<3 Preloved!

Preloved, A Toronto based company creating new sweaters and dresses from vintage sweaters and dresses. Sustainable and fashionable, what's not to love? This week Preloved will be hitting the racks of SUGAR with new designs such as the "Honey Sweater" made from three recycled vintage sweaters, this season's must have. And the "Miss Ellie Cardigan" back by popular demand, made out of four vintage sweaters.

Preloved should be arriving by weeks end, but to kick off our Fall collections at SUGAR we are having a Preloved launch party at SUGAR, Next Friday the 25th from 5pm - 8pm featuring light appetizers and drinks. Can't make it Friday? We will still be showing Preloved and other Fall collections through Saturday. You better come in by the weekend of the 26th, Preloved is a haute item in the burgh and will go fast!

Shine a little Light on me!

SUGAR boutique was recently nominated for the " Shine A Light" contest sponsored by American Express and NBC Universal for recognizing an inspiring small business. The winner can take home a lot of money to be used for marketing and growing the small business! Just what the fashionista ordered. All you have to do to Shine A Light on SUGAR is log into "Shine A Light" , go to nominations, enter in SUGAR boutique in Pittsburgh and VOTE! Takes a couple of minutes, but the results could last a lifetime ( and result in a killer celebratory party if won )!

As always, thank you for you're sweet support!

We've got Spirit!

Yes we do! Fancy by Franci also has spirit. Local to Pittsburgh, Franci Deal does quilting, sewing and designing. Her original bag line is hand quilted and hand-made giving the end result of sophisticated Steelers gear. These little bags hold just the right amount. For the bar, a house party or Heinz Field your sure to have the cutest bag on the block. Fancy by Franci also makes the perfect gift. When you aren't using it for the game day, it also makes the perfect toiletry bag. Prefer college football? Fancy by Franci also has a bag for the Pitt fan. Stop in SUGAR and grab one of these baby's today. Limited quantities available and with a city that bleeds black and gold, they are going fast!

$50

SUGAR makes house calls...

OK, well not that type of house call silly. SUGAR will come to you, any day of the week with wares in tow to sweeten up your wardrobe. Think of it as a dress party. You, your friends, me and a TON of goodies coming to the comfort of your own home for a private viewing. Throw in a bottle of wine and we have a party!

So you're wondering, "what's the catch?" No catch! There is no fee for this party either. Life gets busy, with kids and school, work and family, I will make it easier by bringing SUGAR to you. Holiday dress season is right around the corner. I can make styling for it easy breezy!

If this is something that would interest you and your friends, email me at :

katie@sugarboutique.com and we can get the party started!

ps: this photo was taken at my first house party out in Cranberry Twp! Thanks ladies :)

School Play...

Thought to be "raised by wolves", the Feral Child team, drew in tandem to develop toile-like textile prints with hidden images. In other words, this line is funky! SUGAR welcomes back Feral Childe's amazing designs and prints. In all shapes and sizes!

This season, Feral Childe's collaborative drawing of school play props and stock characters become the Fall 2009 collection : SCHOOL PLAY. Not to be confused with recess, Feral Childe is all about class, showcasing one of a kind design from one of a kind New York women. Rendered in sumptuous combinations of silk-cotton, tencel and organic cotton, Fall 2009 presents a cast of characters. Look for the mysterious man in a tall black hat and wigwams!

Designed, sewn, and mailed out of Brooklyn, Feral Childe is NEW YORK! Stop by SUGAR this week and check out their Fall 2009 line, School Play. Available exclusively at SUGAR!

My artist is better than your...

It was January 1, 2009. Bitter cold outside and not many on Butler St by foot. A six year old artist was drawing and creating in SUGAR and decided to set up shop. There he was, drawing, displaying and merchandising his art. This child is far from shy. In walks a group of two guys and two gals. " Hi! My name is ___", he says, "want to see my art?" "Of course" they replied. The family bought three pieces and the rest is history.

HappyArt! Created by a six year old boy, and printed locally in Lawrenceville, by Michael Devine of Zombo Gallery. These tee shirts are just what they are named, HappyArt. Each design made from love and the passion only a child can bring. Printed on organic cotton tees by Alternative Apparel and Article 1, HappyArt is a stylish women's tee shirt line ( currently available in three styles ), affordable ( only $28 ) and environmentally and locally conscience.

When asked "What are you going to be when you grow up? An Artist?" This little one, sasses right back- eyes rolling- " I already am and artist, I'm going to be a scientist!"

HappyArt, only available at SUGAR!

PS. there are a few men's sizes too :)

AngelRox in flight!

Style,comfort and versatility all in one garment?! That's just what she did! Roxi Sugar ( cute right? ) creator of AngelRox, creates this eco-friendly fashion line, AngelRox! Hand-made in Brooklyn, AngelRox is where style meets comfort to the extreme. The Wrap is handmade from bio-degradable materials and can be worn about a hundred different ways. Wear as a dress, a skirt, top and shrug. The options are endless. Perfect for travel, The Wrap keeps you warm on a plane, and the wrinkles fall out of it. Wear over jeans and a tee in the fall or alone as a dress in the summer. The Wrap is the perfect wardrobe essential! Available in black, olive, red and teal. All theses uses for only $158! AngelRox has just landed, only at SUGAR!

ps. it comes with directions!