Cocktails and Luxury Consignment

It turns out that school fundraiser parties can rule your social life, and it's a great way to get you out, be with friends and raise money at the same time.  You bid on being a party guest, and the parties have all sorts of themes, from Mardi Gras to Beer Ping Pong and others.

For two years now I have happily partaken in the Mimosa & Mingling party at Labels, a luxury consignment shop on College Ave, in Berkeley (accessories only) and on Main Street in Walnut Creek (clothing and accessories).  The owner, Lynn, my friend and a preschool Mom is one of the most happy, energetic, fun persons I know.  And as a Mom of three, a successful  family business owner, she amazes me at how she does it all.  She runs both stores, with her husband and has three kids.

Labels, Berkeley location.

Lynn

Her beautiful shop opens for just us small group of moms, browsing around, sipping drinks, nibbling food and trying on things.  It's like being in a giant rich persons closet.

Last time, I scored a 1960s yellow crystal bead necklace and a green patent leather clutch. 

The store interior is beautifully custom designed and all the inventory is nicely categorized by color, style and size, making it fun to look at.  Shoes, bags, jewelry, scarves, hats, all accessories are at the Berkeley store.

There's my yellow necklace in the bunch.

Shoes on the second floor.

Bags in cubby holes.

Scarves

Labels in Walnut Creek is their original location.  It's bigger and also beautifully designed with gorgeous tables displaying tons of shoes, and their signature square cubby hole bookcases housing their luxurious bags. 

The second time I joined their party was at their Walnut Creek store.  Cocktails, food, friends, trying on Chanel dresses and vintage furs...  I can't wait for the next one!

Shoe display

Rows of shoes...

My cocktail, with furs, bags and shoes in the background.

For those who do not want to pay full price, consignment is the way to go, especially luxury consignment.