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The Savas Sisters’ Studio
When two sisters put their passions together a picture perfect dream can come true.  Savas Studios is owned by the charismatic sister team of Christine Savas, a makeup artist and Stephanie Savas, a photographer. The Savas sisters dream of owning their own studio began in their parent’s basement in Connecticut. Their love and passion for producing photo shoots brought the sisters from Connecticut to the North End.  Their new North End location has afforded this dynamic duo even more opportunities and they recently opened a retail boutique. Their boutique offers the newest trends in women’s clothing, hand made jewelry and original art and photography.
Find out more about the Savas sisters!
How would you describe your business in exactly three adjectives?
Captivating. Ardent. Unique.
What is your indulgence?
Our indulgences are shopping, wine, and fondue.
What do you CRAVE? In business? In life?
We CRAVE success and happiness in our business and in life.
Join the sisters, CRAVE Boston, and the Etc. Clothing Line tonight, Feb. 9th for a fabulous event. Picture Yourself In Spring combines the sisters’ love of photography, fashion, food, and fun.
Lunafest
What are you doing on Wednesday night? Buy your ticket now for Lunafest, an event showcasing short films by, for and about women. This event is hosted by Luna Bar and the Boston area Luna Chix, like CRAVE Boston’s Andrea Morton of A Morton Design. Join the gals at the Liberty Hotel for an evening of intelligent movie watching and conversation, dessert and drinks, door prizes and more. You can purchase your tickets online, remember that 100% of all Lunafest proceeds are donated to charity. I’ll see you there!
A Night of Mischief
Join The Future Leaders group of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for “A Night of Mischief,” an event to benefit Grateful Nation, powered by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Guests are invited to the W Boston on October 30th at 8:00pm, and encouraged to dress in devilishly chic attire (costumes optional). If you purchase your event ticket by this Friday, you are also entered for a chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to the Patriots vs. Vikings on October 31. With a value of $1500, these seats are scary good! As you sit on the 50-yard line in the Fidelity box (did we mention complimentary premier parking?), you’ll be able to watch Tom and company take on the returning Randy Moss and Brett Favre. Could be spooky…
For more information,or to purchase tickets visit: GratefulNation.org
Passport to Style
Join CRAVE Boston on Thursday, October 14 for a night of sipping, shopping, and supporting at the Passport to Style event at Cambridgeside Galleria.  Brought to you by In Full Force this event will be jam packed with goodies, from a full length fashion show to swag bags stuffed with fun products. The event is from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, but don’t forget to purchase your tickets in advance. Your donation directly supports one of three sponsored charities; Room to Grow, Rosie’s Place, and Strong Women Strong Girls.
Grab your ticket, grab your friends, and don’t forget to stop by the CRAVE Boston booth while you are there to pick up the newest copy of CRAVE Boston. See you on Thursday!
StyleFixx Girls Night Out
Shopping, sampling, and swag bags, oh my! Get ready for StyleFixx Girls Night Out next Wednesday and Thursday, October 6th and 7th at the Boston Center for the Arts at 529 Tremont St. Meet independent designers and shop their fall 2010 lines while sipping on complimentary cocktails from DonQ Mojitos, Stella Artois, and Barefoot Wine. You can also take advantage of hair treatments courtesy of Dellaria Salon and score a Swag Bag jam packed with items from Revlon, Lindt, Incoco, and many, many more!
For tickets to next week’s event check out www.Stylefixx.com and hurry! Tickets will not be sold at the door!
Who Do You Buy With?
I CRAVE deals, trying new places, and sharing my finds with friends. BuyWithMe lets me discover and share it all!
BuyWithMe is a community buying website that fills you in and lets you try new restaurants, spas, salons, and events by offering a new huge discount each day. The deals typically save you between 50% and 90% off your meal, shopping purchase, or event ticket.  CRAVE Boston favorites such as Harvard Sweet Boutique, Kickass Cupcakes, Moxie, Rouge Cosmetics, Velvet Fly, Habit, and In-jean-ius have already been featured. Today’s deal features CRAVE Boston business Coven. You can purchase $40 worth of dine-in food, drinks, and sweets for only $20 or $20 of take-out food, drinks, and sweets from their specialty market for only $10!
As an entrepreneur myself, I’m fasinated by new business concepts. Â I have been a fan of BuyWithMe for sometime and have purchased more than a few of their deals. Â I was intrigued, had some questions, and had to learn more!
How did it all begin?
BuyWithMe was founded in May 2009 by Boston-based entrepreneur, Andrew Moss. Â Â Since then we’ve expanded quickly and now have over 60 staff nationwide. Â We plan to be in 20 cities by the end of the year. Our CEO as of April 2010 is Cheryl Rosner, formally President of TicketsNow and Expedia Corporate Travel and recently named “25 Most Influential People in Travel” by Business Travel News.
What are some of BuyWithMe’s unique features?
We are working on new features all the time.  We make it very easy for our members to share deals with their friends through social networks (FB = BuyWithMeBoston Twitter = @BuyWithMeBos).  We have also added a refer a friend feature.  Referring friends is a great way to get a $10 credit in your account.  We love feedback and encourage Crave readers to tell us what merchants they’d like to see featured on BuyWithMe.
What benefit do you offer the businesses that you partner with?
We work with the top local merchants in every city we are in and we’re always looking for the hottest places and experiences to feature on our site.  Merchants love working with us because we connect them with a lot of new customers in a short time period. They also benefit from repeat customers, referrlas, and new media buzz.
Are there any fantastic new deals coming our way that you can tell us about?
Keep your eyes peeled for a deal featuring  CRAVE Boston Business JMode!
How do I sign up?
To purchase today’s deal featuring Coven and take a look at what other deals BuyWithMe is offering check out our website. Â To make sure you never miss a deal sign-up for Buy With Me’s daily email.
Art Show by PHIDESIGNGROUP
PHIDESIGNGROUP hosts a quarterly art show, aimed at recognizing, engaging, and supporting local talent within the community. Join us for our first show on June 22, from 6:00-9:00pm, featuring a collection of works by Mark Bryand, Michelle Gubitosa, Matthew Londraville, Michael Lynch. We would love to see you there!
PHIDESIGNGROUP loves artists and designers, all kinds. It is not only important to us at PHIDESIGNGROUP to be able to create an environment where ideas can be nurtured and embraced, but also to support emerging artists and designers.
To check out more about this event and local company visit PHIDESIGNGROUP
Girl On Top Comes to Boston!
In Girl on Top, career expert Nicole Williams takes 20 tried-and-true dating rules every CRAVE girl knows (and have probably used) such as “Play Hard to Get” and “Don’t Give Away the Milk for Free” – and shows you how to put them to use when the object of your affection is your job. With her ingenious approach – taking the tactics used to land a man and applying them to your career—you’ll be able to handle any work situation and come out on top. Finally, the advice no one else has been willing to tell you, right at your fingertips!
About the Author:
Nicole Williams, the original Girl on Top, is your tell it-like-it-is big sister who happens to be an expert in all things career. As a best selling author and founder of WORKS by Nicole Williams, she has re-defined the world of work—making it glamorous, relevant, and get this—fun!—to modern women who refuse to settle for a less-than-thrilling career. Get more of her advice at nicolewilliams.com.
Pertinent Details:
Who: You and a hand-selected group of women you need to have on speed dial.
What: The event of the season wrapped around Nicole’s new book Girl on Top: Your Guide to Turning Dating Rules into Career Success.
When: November 17 & 18, 2009, 6-9pm
Where: The Limited at Natick, 1245 Worcester Road, Natick, MA 01760 (November 17th)
                  The Limited at South Shore, 250 Granite St., Braintree, MA 02184 (November 18th)
Why: Because no one does their best work on the bottom.
And if that’s not enough, how ‘bout:
- A filled-to-the-brim gift bag (Full of stuff you’ll actually use)
- An exclusive 40% discount at The Limited
- Advice from Nicole (Hey, people pay big bucks for her words of wisdom)
- Free-flowing cocktails
RSVP today at www.girlontopbook.com/tour
Leokadia’s Jessica Lynn
Do you love shoes? And handbags? And jewelry, adorable clothing lines and hard to find accessories? So does Leokadia‘s owner Jessica Lynn. With her love of all things European she has designed a boutique that offers fabulous items and garners rave reviews! Jessica and Leokadia have recently been featured in Stuff at Night Magazine, and have received awards and accolades from Daily Candy, The Boston Globe, and the South End News. Check holiday shopping for every woman in your life off your list with one visit to this store. Jessica stocks items in a variety of price ranges and EVERY SINGLE ITEM in the store will make you add to your own holiday wish list.
Leokadia and Jessica Lynn will be featured in our upcoming CRAVE Boston Guide. Read on to learn more about this savvy business woman.
Who is your role model or mentor?
My family has been in retail for many generations and built very successful chain stores. I admire their achievements and dedication.
What is your indulgence?
I love to relax so I will indulge on spa services, bath products and vacations/travel.
Where is your favorite place to go with your girlfriends?
I’m always happy when I’m hanging out with my girlfriends but happiest when we are all at the beach.
Excited to check out Leokadia? Join us on Tuesday, November 24th at 5:00pm for a CRAVE Boston Buzz Party hosted by Leokadia. Visit CRAVE Boston’s web page for all the details.
Interview with Trust in Tricia
Searching for a gorgeous holiday ensemble but feeling overwhelmed with where to start and how to pull off the perfect look? Then Trust in Tricia. Tricia Cromwell offers Personal Shopping and Wardrobe Consulting Services and will assist you in your search and selection. In addition to special occasion looks, Trust in Tricia will work with you to create new and exciting outfit combinations with what you already own. Or complete a wardrobe analysis for you to rebuild your current seasons wardrobe. Tricia can even rejuvenate a client’s closet by coordinating pieces they already own in a way they’ve never thought of before.
A stylish woman obsessed with shoes, Tricia Cromwell is easy to work with and truly loves what she does. Read on to find out more about this business that will be featured in the upcoming CRAVE Boston Guide.
What or who inspired you to start your business?
My grandmother- she hated shopping so as a child she’d take me to the store and let me pick out her clothes!
Where is your favorite place to go with your girlfriends?
We love to travel and Las Vegas has become quite a favorite lately!
Who is your role model or mentor?
Rachel Zoe. She is a stylist that is dedicated and has a great eye for fashion, but remains true to herself.