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Bargain Central: David Peck and Cara Crafton team up for sample sale party

Shoppers took advantage of David Peck's designer deals.
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(L-R) David Peck, Cara Crafton, Emile Brown
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Makeup artist Sarah Tucker was busy showing new colors to guests.
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Decisions, decisions and a little help from the designer, David Peck.
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(L-R) Mike Regino, Natalie Van Klompenberg,
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(L-R) David Peck, Heather McLesky
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(L-R) Liz Gorman, Lisa Gochman, Chris Hancock
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cRop classics were marked up to 75 percent off.
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Any time you can get designer frocks for a fraction of the cost, it’s a reason to celebrate. Designer David Peck and hair stylist Cara Crafton certainly thought so and threw a party at Do Bar Wednesday night signaling the beginning of the holiday season and kicking off Peck’s seriously on-sale collection.

The party was just one of the duo’s collaborations. Crafton created her New York Fashion Week hair skills for Peck’s fall 2011 look book and they have also worked together on multiple editorial projects. Both believe in supporting the fashion community.

Peck is holding a sample sale at his studio Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Items are marked up to 75 percent off and nothing is less than 50 percent off.

“David is one of my favorite people in Houston. He’s very talented and a great guy,” Crafton said. Like many at the party, she was wearing a Peck dress, but hers was wool crepe with silk lining, custom-made just for her.

“It all started at Liz Gorman’s dinner party and we have looked for ways to collaborate ever since,” Peck said.

The sale isn’t the only thing keeping Peck busy these days. Next month he launches his spring 2012 collection in New Orleans and next week a limited edition collection that he created for BHLDN debuts at the Highland Village store.

“I was at Coterie in New York and the buyers from Anthropologie and BLHDN were interested in special occasion gowns for BHLDN. I told them we were actually based in Houston and it has worked out in this weird way,” Peck says.

(A concept bridal boutique created by Anthropologie, BLHDN's one-and-only store is in Houston.)

For those who didn’t make the Do Bar fete, Peck is holding a sample sale Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at his studio located at 202 W. Drew. Items are marked up to 75 percent off and nothing is less than 50 percent off. The sale applies online too, frugal fashion hunters take note.

“Once the sale ends, you won’t see these pieces again,” Peck says.

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Houston’s premier bridal showcase returns with latest tips and trends

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Brides- and grooms-to-be should make their own save-the-dates for January 11 and 12, 2025. That’s when the 41st Bridal Extravaganza Show returns to the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston. The largest bridal planning showcase in the U.S., the event helps attendees plan the perfect big day.

More than 225 vendors will be on hand, ready to talk about the latest tips and trends in everything from cakes to flowers to dresses and beyond. Expect cake samples, décor and flower ideas, multiple fashion shows, Instagram walls for selfies, prizes, presentations on the latest bridal fashion and trends, and entertainment from Houston’s top wedding professionals.

New for 2025 is an added focus on destination weddings. more than 10 vendors specializing in both destination weddings and honeymoon arrangements will be in attendance.

Bridal Party Gifts premieres its new, two-sided, suede “Bride to Be” glitter sash, and LWx Custom Hats showcases a traveling hat bar, where the hatter will be on hand for demonstrations and guests can create custom hats for all their wedding events.

Among the many other new vendors are The Painted Bridal Bouquet, with an artist on hand to demonstrate how they turn a bride’s bouquet into a custom artwork, creating a one-of-a-kind keepsake, and Unlikely Designs, helmed by Houston-based bridal gown designer Watina Lee, who is launching the "The Affirmation Collection" at the show.

A full listing of vendors and planned events is available on the show’s website.

Attendees will leave the event with a digital list of all of their favorite vendors with the BrideScan app, allowing engaged couples to connect with wedding professionals via a QR code.

The first 100 VIP Brides also receive signature swag bags with complimentary gifts from sponsors and vendors. VIP tickets offer attendees early entry, special prizes, a $200 gift credit to SymbolizeIt photo website, the latest issue of Texas Weddings Magazine, and many additional secret surprises.

Tickets are available online. General admission tickets are $15 online and $25 at the door for adults, and children aged 5-12 are $5. VIP single admission is $35, or a VIP package for one Bride or Groom plus three guests is $99. Show hours are 11 am to 5 pm on Saturday, January 11 and 12-5 pm on Sunday, January 12.

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