Project Yelpway Elite Event @ Azalea

Thanks to everyone who made this YEE possible! It was really well organized!
When I arrived with my +1, the line was not too long and we got in right away.
Service was super friendly from the Azalea staff to the vendors from Mission Minis and the drink tables. (And Mission Minis did have pink lemonade cupcakes, so my hogging out wasn’t totally foiled by the cream cheese frosting :))
My only «gripe» was that despite the excellent service, the clothing was pretty pricey, even with the YEE discount. When I go to a shopping event, I hope to buy something because there are some $ick deal$ (read: $ incentives to spend), and it’s nice to give back to the store for taking the time and energy to host such a nice event.
I did end up buying a pair of jeans because my favorite ones died a few weeks ago, and it just so happens that (ironically) my area of designer indulgence is jeans. (And it was time for a self-​reward for getting into a grad program.) But, I could also see how this would be a big turnoff for people on a budget, and they would be more hesitant to buy something.
I could also see this event being a hit at a venue perhaps in the Upper Haight, where you get more unique kinds of clothing that’s more affordable for the masses and would encourage more spending to give back to the host business.
Overall, cool event! Thanks for the SWAG, too! Wristbands + me = BFF. Keep up the great work!

Schmoozing & shopping while drinking?
Yes Please!
Loved this event.
I came ‘thisclose’ to purchasing a gorgeous Vince blouse.
But, I was heading off to vacation the next day and had to be
realistic about spending :/​
The Blue Sky Vodka, Izze Sparkling Juices, and Mission Minis
were all fantastic! I will return soon-​Azalea has quite the denim selection and I’m due for a new pair this season.. .. .

If they had a catwalk I would have rocked that bitch so hard. *air guitar*

I was surprised! Yummy magic was hidden in the back of this clean boutique. I couldn’t resist buying the sale socks right when you walked in. Whoever the genius behind that visual display was, should get a promotion. Great socks. But, those weren’t even part of the event! Just merch for the store you can get anytime.
Since it was an elite event, that meant there were goodies! I got some new Unilocal-​Stick lip balm (it was like an easter egg hunt in the store!) on top of some jeans. I was dancing around the DJ, when all of a sudden, thirst struck me, and it struck fiercely. Luckily, Dr. Ruggenstein hooked up with some great companies to help this non-​restaurant event fill our bellies!
Batch 19 booze was actually pretty tasty (considering it was brewed in Golden, Colorado if you get my drift.) They kept my cup heavy all night.
I got to try Mission Mini cupcakes, which were very very moist and delicious! (get Aztec Chocolate or Blueberry Crème) The guy that does those could be a model or a hell’s angel, I’m not sure.
The Izze drinks were cold and fizzy, and the lady with them was extremely nice, she even let me take some to go! Thanks Izze!
(also somehow, some Blue Angel vodka sneaked its way into my Izze. I think it was Dru C who did it, he was around that table a lot…
The photographers were having fun «laughing» at everyone’s pictures, but for good reason– everyone was hilarious! Thanks for the fotos, guys. They’re being copied and pasted as we speak.
We even got to paint our nails. (that wasn’t part of the event though.)
Good times totally.

Some very important things were discovered this night:
My new favorite vodka is Blue Angel.
I need to go to a bar serving Batch 19 Beer.
Blueberry Mission Mini’s are the best flavor ever.
I need to be richer so I can buy clothes at Azalea!
Another fun and successful event!

beer, cupcakes, and gold sequined TOMS– oh my!
Had a great time walking around looking at all the great clothes, and the unique jewelery. The staff here was great and friendly. As were all the folks from Batch 19, Blue Angel Vodka, and Mission Minis.
Many thanks to the Unilocal team for another great event!

Props to the team at Azalea for hosting a Unilocal Elite Event in their store.
This expansive retail location made for a great interactive event where we could mingle with old friends and new, nosh on some cupcakes, enjoy a drink and check out some new threads to wear.
The boutique itself is an impressive amalgamation of great clothing and products that feels way more «San Francisco» than Macy’s or Barney’s could hope to achieve. The beauty is in the curating of the collection.

More or less an adaptation of Keane’s review:
Beautiful clothes.
Stylish people.
Mmm, beer and Izze sparkling juices!
Mission Mini cupcakes are my friend.
PS — The chocolate/​peanut butter one pairs well with the Batch 19!

«Just when I thought I was out… they pull me back in.» — Al Pacino as Michael Corleone. Just kidding, not trying to beat you Ms. YEE, lol.
Thank you Unilocal,Azalea, Ruggy, Jessica and Connie. I had another fun time meeting and catching up with old and new Unilocalers, and even the sponsors’ reps. So, am going to document-​pics the sponsors this time.
Speaking of which, ‘The Godfather’ would be a cool theme for a future YEE, coughs. ;D

Ok I did it. I went to my first Unilocal event. Ok. I think 2^nd. First was Academy of Sciences when they were in SOMA. I think 3+years ago. So i figure I am a virgin again? lol.
Great event… way to show off Azalea– a cool store with fine threads. The photo guys, Batch beer, Izze, and all the other goods were nice freebies.
Nice to meet ppl I see online… and wow they look amazing in person.
I think I will go again and again and again
Thanks Amanda for making me a plus one and no longer a virgin

trés chic

A fun Wednesday soirée, thanks to Unilocal,Azalea, and all the yummy consumables:
–cupcakes provided by Mission Minis: I limited myself to one, but I regret not trying more after seeing all the flavors listed in Ed V.‘s review!
–Batch 19 beer: beer that’s «pre-​Prohibition» style.
–Izze sparkling juice with Blue Angel vodka: fruity and strong. Just like me and my partner.
And let’s not forget the fun of getting your picture taken with your sweetie in The Laugh Box — this time, though, it was more of a Laugh Backdrop.
I couldn’t resist picking out some colorful socks, some for myself and some for a friend… I admired the other beautiful clothing, but sadly, this boy is on a budget. Maybe some day I will be able to handle some fancy designer jeans. Some day…

Super thank you to Anne Marie B. for letting me tag along as her +1!
1. Awesome location, Azalea was such a cute boutique, and I even found a great dress! A large achievement due to my awkward short person proportions
2. Cupcakes! So tasty!
3. Izze + blue angel vodka = bright, bubbly, refreshing drinks
4. Laugh box photo booth was a blast. Memorialized on my fridge!
Great people, great event!

So being a Unilocal Event virgin, I did not know what to expect — but let me tell you that I was not disappointed at all! Everyone was so friendly and all the drinks were amazing. I especially loved the Blue Angel Vodka drinks — so tasty! Also, the guys at Batch 19 Beer were super nice and gave me and my friend a healthy pour of their awesome brew.
To top it all off — we got to have our pictures taken by the fantastic people from Laugh Box — so awesome!
The venue is one of my favorite shopping venues — Azalea! I love coming here for my basics and awesome accessories. I am definitely coming back to get a new watch and some necklaces.
Thanks to everyone who put this awesome event together! I look forward to attending more in the future.

As usual… Unilocal Elite Events continue to amaze me!
I always look forward going to these events to see my Unilocaler friends and to meet new ones.
Major props to the folks who make this happen…
Ruggy, Connie and Jessica — as always, great job for coordinating this wonderful intimate event.
Azalea Boutique — for hosting the event, what a great chic store with great selection of clothing. Staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating.
The DJ’s for mixing those wicked beats to make this event a pretty chill place to hang out.
Blue Angel Vodka — sets a new standard in luxury vodka, talk about smooth finish — just wow!
Batch 19 beer — named for the year, 1919, before Prohibition began– is a great tasting lager. Thanks Alyssa for the wonderful pours!
Izze Sparkling juice — all natural true to the truth juices — a good mix w/​the Blue Angel Vodka.
Mission Minis cupcakes —
Ruby Red Velvet
Cinnamon Horchata
Aztec Chocolate
Pink Lemonade
Bananna Maple Glaze
Ginger Carrot
Swiss Almond Carrot
Peanut Butter Kiss
Classic Vanilla
Need I say more?
Laugh Box — Dexter Cura (the owner) — what a great company! Thanks for providing your time and effort in capturing this memorable event. You guys rock the casbah!
and finally…
Unilocal for making this wonderful Elite Events happen.

Beautiful people
Stylish clothes and lots of booze
Vodka is my friend

A Unilocal Event at a really cool boutique = Success!
Came here last night. was actually on the search for something new to wear for the weekend… and it didn’t’ take me long to find a super cute tunic/​dress. I also picked up a tee that I had been eyeing for quite some time! I went home with a bag filled with fun goodies including an amazing candle.
The Mission Minis Red Velvet cupcakes were DELISH!!!
Thanks to Jessica and Ruggy. and of course the generous sponsors!

B L U E B E R R Y mission minis!!!
Those mini cupcakes were one of the highlights of my night! :D mmmm I’m glad I had two! haha
Can you believe we had a Unilocal elite event inside a clothing store in Hayes Valley? Too cool! 10%off the whole store during the event! $ 70 TOMS! $ 170 Sevens jeans! It was nice to sip on some Izze and Blue Angel vodka and munch on those minis, while perusing through the store! Laugh box was in the back taking pseudo-​photobooth pics! :D Oh boy, and there was Batch 19 beer too! We were so fortunate to have all of these goodies here tonight!
Belated happy birthday to RUGGY!!! Thanks to Ruggy, Jessica and Connie for making this fun event possible! Huge thanks to Azalea for their hospitality and letting us Unilocalers inside with drinks in our hands and try on $ 200 articles of clothing! :D
Hellos to: Julie K., Hannah C., Bobby L., David B., Eugene L., Peter L., Ed V., and all of the SF/​SV/​EB Unilocal gang!
YEE #22 and counting for 2010! (whoops, i think i am behind… peter l. is beating me: P)

Thanks to the Wonderful Folks at Azalea for providing a great Venue. Our own Unilocal Cm’s Ruggy and his Dream Team Connie and Jessica. The DJ that was spinning some great tunes. Mission Minis of San Francisco that had such Delicious treats such as
Ruby Red Velvet
Cinnamon Horchata
Aztec Chocolate
Pink Lemonade
Bananna Maple Glaze
Ginger Carrot
Swiss Almond Carrot
Peanut Butter Kiss
Classic Vanilla
Just Plain Yummy !!!
Batch 19 Pre Prohibition Style Lager
Made from an Authentic Pre Prohibition Recipe Just so smooth and tasty and the two reps were so nice and one was Alyssa a Cute Blond that never let my glass get empty. :D
Blue angel Vodka and Izzy Drinks you rocked my world with your yummy Cocktails.
Dexter and the Laugh Box did and excellent job snapping pictures of us Goofy Unilocalers.
And to all the New and Old Unilocalers I met up with.
And Ed Lover V Muay Thai Street Fighter That took me as his Plus 1.
Dude I had your back in the Mission, I’m glad we didn’t have to throw down.
And the lovely Connie for hamming it up with us in the Laugh Box.
Another Cool Elite Event.
Hellos to: Julie K., Hannah C., Bobby L., David B., Ce Ce C., Peter L., Dru, Susan C, Kim D, Amanda, Natasha and all of the SF/​SV/​EB Unilocal gang!
And Ed Lover V working it with his Skinny Jeans. LOL

Giant jean wall of all the types of jeans that make you look ooh so luscious! (Men and Women). Urban jewelery, Tom’s shoes, and Jurlique products.
This YEE was awesome! The DJ was spinning music, the mini cupcakes were sweet, the Izze drinks with Blue Angel Vodka (my own drink creation) were all giving me the intense buzz to try on 10 pairs of jeans! The guy helping out with suggestions and styles is a real doll. The guy at the front register was so sweet and the girl giving out the goodie bags was so pretty. I love the goody bag! thx!
I had the mini cupcakes (carrot cake with pecan and red velvet), took photos at the Laugh Box, and got a little feverish with all the blue jean excitement. I got a fantastic pair that Nicole «NC17» C. says makes my legs look really long. You will see me in them prob every time you see me out from now on. :)
Shout out to Nicole C (thanks for taking me!), Connie C., Cece (I spied you from the dressing room), Bobby L., Amanda B (I didn’t get a chance to come say hi), Jessica T, and Ruggy J.
DJ, cupcakes, Izze, Blue Angel Vodka, my buddy Nicole, trying on super hot jeans and ogling myself in three way mirror… my kinda night!

Thanks Unilocal!The people, drinks, dj, photo booth, and cupcakes made this shopping event so very much fun!
I scored some J brand denim and a beautiful scarf… ooh! and the fantastic goodie bag! The staff at Azalea is always kind, but tonight the dude manning the denim was a real dreamboat– so patient as helpful as Laura F & I tried on various denim bands & sizes, staring vainly at our asses. So good to see ol Unilocalers too– Jessica, Connie, Ruggy, and Kia! Thanks guys, keep up the shopping events!