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Happy Small Business Saturday!

Saturday, November 26th, 2011

VAIN assistant Dylan (l) + front desk mistress My (r): sequined berets haven't looked this good since Roseanne's mom.

Happy Small Business Saturday, everyone! Both VAIN downtown + VAIN Ballard are all set for shoppers looking for a little bling for their holiday shopping buck this year. We’ve got scarves, bags, sparkly accessories, jewelry by local artists + more, most for under $30. Plus gift certificates for VAIN hair + waxing services [Editor's note: yes I have been given a waxing certificate for Xmas before. And yes it was awesome]. We’ve also got our staff favorite item, the sequined beret (pictured above, $16 @ VAIN downtown), which has been delighting everyone who tries one on. Perfect party outfit topper.

But holiday gift + style supplies aside, we want to take a VAIN Blog minute just to say that we love seeing all the small business support out there this year. We’re proud to be part of Seattle’s strong and vibrant small business community, and we thank you, our clients and friends, for helping make it what it is.

♥s + best sequined small biz wishes,
VAIN

Stop by VAIN downtown – 2018 1st Ave, Seattle- or VAIN Ballard – 5401 Ballard Ave NW – to check out all the under $30 gift items we’ve got in stock. West Seattle, you’re coming up soon!

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VAIN Ballard: now open on Mondays, too.

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

VAIN Ballard: now awesome seven days a week.

Happy June, everyone! We’re kicking the month off with some big news for VAIN Ballard. Starting Monday, June 6, VAIN Ballard will be open seven days a week! That’s right, our “little salon to the North” will now be open on Mondays too for your hair cutting, coloring, styling, and general awesome-ifying pleasure. Hours will be 12-8pm everyday.

We’re taking appointments now, so give us a call at 206-706-2707 if you want to be a VAIN Ballard Monday hair pioneer (ooh and our superstar stylist Aran is back for the summer starting on Monday, too. Bonus!). To paraphrase The Bangles’ 1986 classic hit “Manic Monday,” come on honeys, let’s go do some hair.

♥ from Ballard Ave,
VAIN

VAIN Ballard is located at 5401 Ballard Ave NW @ 22nd Ave NW. Check out a list of hairstylists who work at VAIN Ballard here.

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All Good in the Hood: Ballard Day is this Friday!

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

VAIN is celebrating KEXP‘s Hood to Hood festivities + all things Ballard this Friday, May 20. We’re offering 20% off purchases at VAIN Ballard to KEXP members* + free candy to everyone all day long, plus we’ve got tons of new spring accessories (hello, sunglasses!!!) + our fave hair products in stock for everyone coming out of rainy hair hibernation.

Friday’s forecast calls for sunny skies + 70 degrees and the KEXP lineup looks great (live broadcasts + shows! Discounts at participating businesses! A food drive for the Ballard Food Bank! Music + people who enjoy it!), so we hope you’ll swing by the ‘hood + say hello.

See you Friday!

♥ Ballard style,
VAIN

VAIN Ballard is located at 5401 Ballard Ave NW, right in the heart of it. Find out more about KEXP’s Hood to Hood/Ballard Day event here. Interested in becoming a KEXP member? Click here.

*20% off discount for KEXP members excludes hair services + local jewelry. Otherwise have at it! Applies to VAIN Ballard only.

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VAIN Ballard: Featured Jeweler

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

This upcoming Saturday (April 9), VAIN Ballard will be featuring Sasha’s lovely work of Mrs. Robinson’s Affair. She has been making jewelry since she was a little girl, however, she decided to start her own jewelry line in 2008 because she loved the idea of creating heirlooms.

All of her work is made from sterling silver and she loves to incorporate some of her favorite materials which include: freshwater pearls, semi-precious stones, and wood. Her collection of work at VAIN is perfect for spring; bright, bold and absolutely fun.

So please join us this Saturday from 6-9pm for some drinks, food, and some great jewelry. Plus you can meet the artist Sasha at the Art Walk. – 5401 Ballard Ave NW.

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Shop local, handmade, and recycled

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Join us at VAIN Ballard on Saturday December 19 from 4-8pm for Luminaries in Ballard – an evening with hay rides through luminary-lined streets. Stroll the neighborhood, listen to carolers, and enjoy holiday treats at VAIN and other select merchant locations. We will also have wonderful handmade items by 3 local artists and lots of of other great holiday gifts.

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Using recycled bicycle chain rings Erica Gordon of Steel Toe Studio makes fabulous hand forged belt buckles and bottle openers. Also handmade belts in leather or recycled bicycle inner tubes are available.

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Incorporating upcycled vintage jewelry components, Krissy Maier of Orangebox Jewelry, creates eco-friendly yet very fashionable jewelry.

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We will also have wonderful Victorian inspired silver jewelry by Mary Powers who uses beautiful vintage buttons and thimbles in her work.

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