Get Ready for a Velvet-y Valentine's Day!

Thinking about changing up your look for a BIG DATE, or for yourself for a NEW YOU? Get ready for your Valentine this year at The Velvet Fly’s

Valentine's Pre-Game Event

February 4th from 7-9PM

Our neighbors at Salon 26 will be offering COMPLIMENTARY MAKE-OVERS during the event. Kelly will be happy to get you ready for whatever you have planned! Also, enjoy sipping on pink champagne from our friends at The Wine Bottega alongside succulent chocolate sweets!

Added bonuses: 10% off your purchase and FREE hair products the night of the event!

The Girls are Back in Town!

January seems to be Ladies Month around here… and we’re really celebrating! Lorrinda and I both had our birthdays last week, giving each of us a chance for girls’ nights out on which to don some statement pieces and cut-loose. Shout-outs, too, to our fellow January-born Fly girls, including Erin T. & Kat W. – we know you’ll rock out for your big days, as well, if you haven’t already! Following suit, we’re thrilled to have some other great ladies in-store to make everyone rejoice!

The latest from Fly fave Angie consists of two fabulous knit dresses. Both are great for dressing up or down and can definitely serve as seasonal transition pieces. In addition, we’ve now got some great belts by this “boho with an edge” label, including a black lace corset style as well as a studded style. Each embodies the mix of soft and hard we’ve come to love from Angie - leather and lace, baby!

Recent addition and new obsession amongst many Fly Girls, LouLou Bijoux, is back in full force! Tons of necklaces and bracelets just arrived, and we couldn’t be happier to share them with you. We’ve added a few new shapes from the most recent collections and think you’ll love them as much as we do:

LouLou’s pieces aren’t the only new shiny things to land in our jewelry case this week; new bobbles from Warren & Sophia and Bohm are here! Whether your taste in jewelry is big & bold, vintage-inspired, or glitz & glam, we’ve got quite an array that is sure to include something for everyone. Here’s a taste:

Now, looking for a bit of arm candy? Let us introduce you to Fly newcomer, Tamara Handbags. Created by Tamara Freedman Lord, the Boston area based Tamara Handbags takes style savvy and functionality to a whole new level. Appealing to the fashionable woman on-the go, Tamara’s fabulous handbags are updated twists of the essential basics, and her innovative and fresh styles are what make them standouts among the rest. Meet a couple of her fun & flirty girls: Andrea, Amy, and Amber…

So, come see us and celebrate the ladies! Be reunited with old friends like Angie and meet the new crowd from LouLou, Tamara, and more! Need even more incentive for a girl’s day? How about our Winter Stock Sale?!? We’re currently offering 50% off all clothing (excluding vintage pieces, which are all 20% off) and 10% off all accessories!

Joyous January to all!
Naomi

Meet the Newest Fly Girl!

Happy 2011 to all! We're really looking forward to another fabulous year, and we're pleased to kick off the new year with a new addition to our team! For those of you who may have been viewing our product photos on Facebook and wondered 'Who's that girl rockin' the velvet jumper with sparkly tights?' - meet Erin! With her love of both fashion and Italian culture, Erin seems like a great fit for our boutique in the heart of Little Italy. So, without further ado, here she is, in her own words:

Ciao!

Hello, hello, everyone! My name is Erin and I am SO EXCITED to introduce myself as the newest member of The Velvet Fly team! I wanted to officially say hello and “scribble” a few lines about myself for all who are curious and interested!

I graduated from Boston University this past May with a degree in communications/public relations and a concentration in Italian. I then spent the summer abroad in Italy pursuing one of my biggest passions: the Italian language/culture (hence my use of Ciao… I’m seriously obsessed with all things Italian). Upon my return to the states, I moved back to my favorite U.S. city- Boston - and picked up a plethora of jobs. The majority of my jobs are retail-related, because I’m also clothing obsessed; thus the need for SEVERAL of them. I nearly cried the first time I walked into The Velvet Fly and saw that they carried Lia Molly :)

Anyways, enough about me! I’d really just love to meet all of you, as we share a common love: The Velvet Fly! I’ll be at the store mostly on Wednesdays and Saturdays, so, please stop by to say hello and check out our ever-changing and always fabulous merchandise!

Cheers and Happy New Year!
Erin

Bling, Bling!

Now that the snow is truly falling in Boston, it really feels more like the holiday season has arrived. So, what better way to celebrate than with festive jewelry?! Just in time to finish off your Christmas shopping or for those of you in need of some sparkle to top off your Christmas or New Year's Eve ensemble, we've received some great pieces. Check out this latest dose of bling, courtesy of Warren & Sophia (earrings under $30, bracelets under $45, necklaces under $60):

And, snow isn't the only thing falling today or this week; we're dropping prices as our Season of Savings continues with great deals every day (keep you eyes open for updates on Facebook and Twitter)... aaaaaannnndd, we've got a FULL SALE RACK! Be sure to check in and see what we've got!

MERRY CHRISTMAS, FLY GIRLS!

This is [Our] Winter Song to You

Seasons Greetings! As you Fly girls prepare for the height of the holiday season, we'd like to share some new items we love, and think you will, too. So, forget about any stress, embrace the spirit of the season, and check these pieces out.

Today's latest arrivals from Tulle will help you look effortlessly chic and feel ready to celebrate...

Put the finishing touch on almost any holiday look with one of these stylish jackets. This wine-colored bomber and black brocade military coat can be paired with dozens of ensembles, varying from casual to formal. Picture the bomber with some hot jeans or over a cocktail dress to give you an edge. Envision the military coat with sleek trousers or with a classic evening look.

Of course, in addition to a great jacket, who doesn't need soft & warm scarves and gloves?! Today's delivery contained classic chunky scarves (shown below in pink; available in-store in black and ivory), long cable-knit gloves (available in-store in grey, black, and ivory), and short fingerless gloves (available in-store in black).

Lastly, the pièce de résistance, this fabulous black velvet romper. To-die-for!!! Still looking for something to wear to a holiday party or for New Year's Eve? This just might be the answer for you; there's a good chance it will be mine ;). Throw on some fun tights and heels, maybe a vintage belt, and some sparkly jewels - voilà!

Speaking of sparkly jewels... we've recently received a bunch of really fun pieces by Bohm and Warren Sophia. Both are always known for dazzling holiday earrings and necklaces - perfect for you or for gifts! Also, French newcomer LouLou Bijoux is now in-store, specifically the BRIN D'AMOUR Collection, which translates to "Piece of Love." Well, J'adore! The fresh designs are a great solution for those in search of delicate necklaces and bracelets that can still make a statement, whether worn alone or layered with your own signature pieces. Here's a sneak peek:

Hope my voice has been your light!

Fly Life on the A-List

The mission: To find the BEST of EVERYTHING in Boston

The solution: BOSTON A-LIST. The Boston A-List features more than 1,500 of Boston's best local businesses. Eligible businesses in more than 200 categories are nominated by A-List's readers. Winners are determined by popular vote. This means that YOU choose the Best in Boston.

We are thrilled to announce that we have been nominated in the Best Vintage Clothing category! What an honor?!? It is great to know that the people of Boston have picked the Fly as one of the best in the city.

Vote for US here: http://boston.cityvoter.com/the-velvet-fly/biz/76058

Getting Into the Holiday Spirit

The holiday season is in full swing here at the Fly. We had a great kick-off with this year's Buon Natale Holiday Stroll. Many thanks to all who participated and stopped by to see us; it was great to see so many happy faces! Here are a few shots of FLY girls enjoying the evening (and sporting some of our fave pieces: shorts by Hazel, Buddha tee by newcomer Coin, and coat by Papillon Eastern)...

This year the holiday cheer is continuing with 8 Crazy Days of Savings, in honor of Hanukkah, which began just before the stroll. We will be featuring a different deal for each day of Hanukkah, so be sure to keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter to find out the daily savings special!

Hava Nagila (Let us rejoice!)

Naomi