The Shop Tart has had a long day. Not a bad day — She managed to fit in a trip to Coplon’s and a quick lunch with her sister. Oh. And a pedicure. For research purposes only, of course. But she worked, too, okay? Okay. Anyhow, it was the sort of day where you make work phone calls in the car, because that’s the only time you have and you have to pull over and hiss at the children to be quiet so you don’t look like a complete flake. And the Shop Tart had every intention of going to exercise tonight, but she had this instead.

Best part of breakfast for dinner. There's wine with it. Long day, a'ight?

She had breakfast for dinner. Sort of in honor of breakfast week on The Kitchn, where she is now a regular contributor. (Want to see what she’s writing there? Here you go. To be fair, the Shop Tart isn’t really doing the writing. Anne Postic is. But we’ll leave that one to the therapist, k?)

Anyhow…we all have an absolute blast at EdVenture’s Girls Night Out every year. This year, the event will be held at 701 Whaley Street, a week from today. (VIP tickets are still available and — trust — you want them.)

GNO!

This year, we are even more excited. Coplon’s and EdVenture have invited Trina Turk to show her spring collection. Yeah, yeah, that’s cool. But she will actually be there.

Trina Turk.

And, for the first time, ladies will be able to shop the collection the night of the event! Have you seen the collection? Pretty great. Some of it is already at Coplon’s.

Trina Turk, Spring 2013.

Trina *may* also be at Coplon’s the day after the big event (shhhhh...secret pop-up trunk show!) with the collection, so you can shop at your leisure. (But might the Shop Tart suggest that it is super fun to shop with your friends and a couple of glasses of wine at a big event? With music by DJ Chris Wenner? because it is really fun.)

If you’re anything like the Shop Tart, you’re all, “So, that sounds SUPER COOL. But will there be FOOD?” Yes! There will be. This year’s food sponsors include Tazikis, Blue Marlin, Saky Tumi, and Tombo Grille. Need a little sugah? Chocolate Nirvana, Rosso, and Cupcake are bringing the sweets. Little Black Dress Vodka is providing a fab signature drink and — for those of you who, like the Shop Tart, like to keep it clean — Salootay will be there with a few healthy and delicious treats.

Speaking of Salootay, for two weeks in a row, the Shop Tart has seen Salootay’s Chris Carrington at Panera (and she is sweet and fun and will be at Girls Night Out). And the Shop Tart has recently discovered their hidden breakfast and lunch menu — which is not hidden at all, because it’s on their website under “hidden menu.” Or “secret menu.” Whatevs. Same difference, and it is neither hidden nor secret, just bread-free. Anyhow, if you are the sort of person who likes to cut carbs before you have to wear certain items of clothing, you should check it out.

So! Who wants to win tickets? The Shop Tart has a pair to give away and she wants you to enjoy it with a friend. Also? Come hang out with her, because she is going on her own. (Not quite, because are you ever on your own in Columbia? Never.) How do you enter to win these tickets? Leave a comment below. Darn it, this has to require effort, because this is a big deal! Leave a comment about your favorite color for spring, because Trina Turk is all about color! The winner will be chosen the day before the event, around lunch time. That would be March 13th — Wednesday — let’s say, at 2 pm? Ready, set, go!

And…if you “share” the link on Facebook or tweet a link to this post AND tag the Shop Tart on Twitter, you get an extra entry! (Maximum one extra entry per person.) Hooray!

In today’s post…

  • Coplon’s, 4825 Forest Drive, 803-790-0015


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79 Responses to “Ticket giveaway. MAJOR.”

  1. Nora on March 6th, 2013 9:29 pm

    I would LOVE LOVE LOVE tickets to girls night out!!

  2. Polly Thompson on March 6th, 2013 9:29 pm

    Spring is all about PINK!

  3. Emily on March 6th, 2013 9:32 pm

    I’m loving the peach and mint combo for spring this year with gold or bronze metallics thrown in! I’m not a one color stands alone girl:) one makes the other look good!

  4. Kelly Olsen on March 6th, 2013 9:36 pm

    My favorite color for spring is green. Bright green, light green, Kelly green, I love them all!

    I would love to attend this event!

  5. katherine on March 6th, 2013 9:38 pm

    my favorite color for spring is mustard. it’s cheerful without being too bright. me win tickets?

  6. Amanda Tharin on March 6th, 2013 9:55 pm

    This spring my favorite color is navy blue! Always a classic!

  7. Paige on March 6th, 2013 9:59 pm

    Turquoise…

  8. kristin lavender on March 6th, 2013 10:04 pm

    i love lavender. does that make me biased? maybe! :) but doesn’t it go so well with everything else? mint, coral, yellow, taupe. love.

  9. Whitney on March 6th, 2013 10:06 pm

    White! Is that a color?

  10. Mbc on March 6th, 2013 10:09 pm

    Loving GREEN! And pink!

  11. Lauren on March 6th, 2013 10:13 pm

    ALL ABOUT THE EMERALD for spring! Ok and mint….and coral…and royal blue….

  12. Sophie on March 6th, 2013 10:22 pm

    Navy and white are lovely in the spring!

  13. Erin Donovan on March 6th, 2013 10:27 pm

    Emerald for Spring of course!

  14. Shila on March 6th, 2013 10:28 pm

    Shades of Caribbean blue! LOVE Trina Turk, LOVE Edventure, LOVE Girls’ Night out!

  15. Shae on March 6th, 2013 10:45 pm

    When I think of spring I think of Pastal colors -purple, pink, green, orange, blue.. My favorite- Pastal blue! And also when think of Spring i think of my Birthday which is March 14 and I took off work so that would make a perfect event to attend and show off all these colors!!

  16. Kritty on March 6th, 2013 11:22 pm

    Brights are really NOW for spring and of course I love all of them – Kelly Green, Cobalt Blue, Neon Coral and BRIGHT Pink, etc. But my all time favorite color for spring would have to be navy – it is classic and can be mixed w/ any other color for a fresh look – especially after the head to toe black we all wear during winter. Best of all – it goes with my nautical theme!

  17. Margaret on March 6th, 2013 11:26 pm

    Tu tu tango pink – it’s one of our new paint colors at mad platter!

  18. Kelly Kepley on March 7th, 2013 12:10 am

    Spring is all about blue!

  19. Francie on March 7th, 2013 6:19 am

    Bright blues are my favorite!

    I would loooove to go to this event- my sister is modeling in the fashion show and I would love to be there to support her!

  20. Ashley on March 7th, 2013 6:25 am

    I’m most excited to be back in pastel pants–mint, pink, etc! And I’d love these tickets! It’s been a very long week!

  21. Missy slice on March 7th, 2013 6:33 am

    Purple and green!

  22. Dick Carlson on March 7th, 2013 6:42 am

    My favorite color for spring is “fawn”, which is the color of pugs.

  23. Ryan on March 7th, 2013 6:55 am

    CORAL! It makes everything pop and it is so fresh.

  24. Suzanne on March 7th, 2013 7:13 am

    I would love to win the tickets! I love the color green, all shades! Sadly, as the temperature warms up, I will have to put away my kelly green wool coat. Guess I will have to replace it with a green jacket! Trina?

  25. Suzy on March 7th, 2013 7:51 am

    Salmon and aqua! I’d love to hang with the Shop Tart.

  26. Mary Dell on March 7th, 2013 8:32 am

    Kelly green! Bright and clean!

  27. Rebecca on March 7th, 2013 8:47 am

    Chartreuse (if I can find it) for spring. Bright colors are my thing!

  28. Jordan on March 7th, 2013 8:56 am

    Girls Night Out sounds fabulous! I’m LOVING Mint for spring! Love the modern yet vintage look of all the mint fashion!

  29. Amy W. on March 7th, 2013 9:13 am

    I love blue and especially in the spring!

  30. Page on March 7th, 2013 9:27 am

    I love Trina Turk and I love navy in the spring!

  31. Rachel on March 7th, 2013 9:30 am

    Pink!

  32. Parke on March 7th, 2013 9:36 am

    I am thinking pink for spring!

  33. Victoria Moody on March 7th, 2013 10:36 am

    Mint green and coral are everywhere this spring! Luckily, almost everyone can find a shade of each color that looks good on them. I’ve found more than enough and while my closet loves me, my band account, not so much.

  34. Summer on March 7th, 2013 10:39 am

    Anything light blue is ALWAYS good for spring!

  35. Melissa on March 7th, 2013 11:36 am

    Emerald! I need a girls night out =)

  36. Megan on March 7th, 2013 11:59 am

    Always pink in the Spring!!!

    “My colors are Blush and Bashful”

  37. Danielle on March 7th, 2013 12:02 pm

    Pink!

  38. Kathryn on March 7th, 2013 12:45 pm

    I never wear oranges because I think they look awful with my coloring, but I am thinking I may try to wear more coral for spring! I think it looks great with white and gold!

  39. Lydia Scott on March 7th, 2013 12:58 pm

    Oh wow! This is just the sort of thing I always read about all the cool girls doing yet never get in on myself. I need this culture and fun in my life, especially since it’s on the eve of my (gasp!) 41st birthday!

  40. Jodie on March 7th, 2013 1:20 pm

    Ooooo-how nice it would be to have fancy plans on my first night home in Columbia!! I love bright yellow! So fresh & happy, like me following my winter thaw.

  41. Megan on March 7th, 2013 2:04 pm

    Navy!

  42. Elizabeth on March 7th, 2013 2:17 pm

    Pink is always a favorite, but I’m definitely feeling the mint trend this spring!

  43. Kim T on March 7th, 2013 2:30 pm

    Love Mint!

  44. Sara Krisnow on March 7th, 2013 3:20 pm

    My favorite color for the spring is Poppy Red!

  45. Jessica on March 7th, 2013 3:27 pm

    I love coral for spring-such a happy color!

  46. Kayce Rowe on March 7th, 2013 5:22 pm

    Shared..commented & tagged on twitter! Pick me pick me!!! :)

  47. Jessica on March 7th, 2013 6:00 pm

    Love Mint Green for Spring!!

  48. Teresa on March 7th, 2013 8:01 pm

    Aqua Aqua Aqua!!! Love Girl’s Night Out!!! Shop Tart ROCKS!!! Would love to attend the event and even more meet the Shop Tart!!!

  49. Alison on March 7th, 2013 9:39 pm

    That’s a hard question! My favorites are mint, coral, and white right now.

  50. Gayle on March 8th, 2013 4:01 am

    I love ocean blue and love any type of green.

  51. Gayle on March 8th, 2013 6:51 am

    I really like ocean blue and any hue of green.

  52. Stephanie on March 8th, 2013 9:09 am

    I vote for coral! Although you can never go wrong with my favorite color pink too!:-). Yay!!!!

  53. Mandy on March 8th, 2013 11:49 am

    Light green! Shared on facebook!

  54. Hannah on March 11th, 2013 11:30 am

    Loving all those orange hues in her collection this season!!

  55. Holli on March 12th, 2013 9:51 am

    Orange! It’s a happy color, and we all need a bit more happiness in our lives.

  56. Douglas on March 12th, 2013 10:07 am

    “gray is my favorite color, I felt so symbolic yesterday”

  57. PB on March 13th, 2013 11:42 am

    Coral and navy- always classics for spring!!

  58. Caroline Quillen on March 13th, 2013 11:50 am

    Turquoise and navy are my absolute fave for this spring!

  59. Lindsay on March 13th, 2013 11:52 am

    Blue is for spring!

  60. BMcD on March 13th, 2013 11:52 am

    I’m loving pale aqua right now…

  61. Lindsey Griffin on March 13th, 2013 11:54 am

    Mint!

  62. ebonn on March 13th, 2013 11:59 am

    Coral or yellow. They scream “Spring has sprung!”

  63. CABRagley on March 13th, 2013 12:02 pm

    Would love to win and attend this fab event! Missed seeing you at Hall and Oates last night!

  64. Karen Settana on March 13th, 2013 12:13 pm

    Cerulean Blue is my favorite spring color !!!!
    Bring on the Sunshine

  65. Lili Stoisor-Olsson on March 13th, 2013 12:15 pm

    Love all the pastel colors for spring including green – which is appropriate to wear this week for another great festivity.

  66. Lauren on March 13th, 2013 12:16 pm

    I’m emerald obsessed!

  67. Ashley on March 13th, 2013 12:39 pm

    Pink, Pink, Pink! This warmer weather has me so excited for Spring time!

  68. Heather on March 13th, 2013 12:41 pm

    I agree with coral. I just purchased some fabulous wedges with coral straps. How often will I wear coral on my feet you ask? I pretty much expect to wear them EVERY SINGLE WEEKEND all spring and summer long. They’re fabulous!

  69. Merle Fendig on March 13th, 2013 12:47 pm

    Am I too late?? I would love the tickets!!! It looks like an amazing event!!!!! Was it planned to be during Women’s History Month?

  70. Merle Fendig on March 13th, 2013 12:50 pm

    Duh… forgot my color: Green- for envy of these tickets…

  71. Jamey on March 13th, 2013 12:51 pm

    I am loving the black and white combinations this spring!

  72. Lynne on March 13th, 2013 12:55 pm

    BLUE is super cool!!

  73. LPT on March 13th, 2013 12:57 pm

    BLUE is super cool!

  74. Andrea on March 13th, 2013 1:15 pm

    Teal– any shade of it!

  75. Natalie on March 13th, 2013 1:59 pm

    Oooooo I want to win these tickets!!

  76. emily on March 13th, 2013 2:05 pm

    I would love a girls night out!!! Loving orange and greens in every shade.

  77. Paige on March 13th, 2013 2:42 pm

    Turquoise, coral, and sand and anything that reminds me of a sunset at the beach! Ready, set, go!

  78. Andrea on March 13th, 2013 3:23 pm

    Teal!

  79. Cheryl on March 13th, 2013 10:24 pm

    Sounds like fun!

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