Sassy City Chicks

My company participated in the Atlanta 2014 event and it was pretty underwhelming. The event was originally supposed to be in the summer but due to issues they had with the venue, it was moved to December. Horrible timing for my company but due to some clause in the contract, we had to pretty much take whatever date they set — no option for vendors to opt out due to their venue screw up and reschedule.
Foot traffic was very light, lighting was bad (so you couldn’t see), music was loud (so you couldn’t hear or talk to customers). No publicity or marketing that I’m aware of.
It was just bad, bad, bad.
If you’re a potential vendor, I’d encourage you to avoid this event and save your money. Wish I did.

36 reviews and two star rating. Are you even reading these? I wrote my review in 2011 and I see nothing has changed. I believe the blame for this lies squarely on the shoulders of the owners. Had they read these reviews, they would have fired the entire staff and start over. My opinion (not that you would listen): Spend money — get your vendors and customers back. Hire a local DJ who is well known, make it a free event for ALL customers, offer free GOOD alcohol served by good looking MEN, get swag BAGS with amazing stuff (no nail files) and contact old vendors (check your old lists and find the good ones and offer them a HUGE discount to return). Will you lose money? YES! But if you can get the customers and vendors back, they will thank you for it by paying in the future. I don’t know if they are even listening. Instead I believe they are interested in counting their money and as long as vendors keep paying (12 vendors at last count — probably new each year) and customers keep coming they probably won’t change their game plan. Too bad, you used to be a great venue. I could say there will be another update but at the rate they are going, the company will probably be defunct.

I will not go into detail about the specifics of the event, the other reviewers captured that. I have been attending since 2010 when it was held at the Herbst Pavillion Fort Mason in San Francisco with more vendors and goodie bags. This has always been a smaller girls night event but the event at the Regency Center on March 13 was lackluster. The vendors were not eye catching or unique and the prices were too high plus, no goodie bags. I did purchase some bangle bracelets that were very cute and inexpensive.
The spa services were lackluster. When I went two years ago they had another room opened that had a bar where they served drinks, a couch for visiting and the bloggers to blog and tweet about the event and actual spa services: beauty school doing makeup, massages, nail polish change, eye lash application and foot massages, also there were goodie bags. Please listen to your customers and the reviews and step it up a notch, especially since I am a regular attendee. A survey sent via email of those who purchased tickets and attended would help in the planning for future events at the Regency Center.
I look forward to bigger, better and goodie bags for 2015: D

Sassy City Chicks says one thing on their website, and is a completely different experience in person. My friend forwarded me her email that was for free tickets, so I signed up and got a couple of other girls in the office to do the same. Who am I to say no to free events.
I was expecting a good number of local, female owned businesses selling a mixture of wares, some free drinks, some spa services, and a goody bag. Not too much, but I hedged my bets after reading reviews here, and decided to go to not skip yoga first and roll by the event on my way home.
After being ID’d and checked in (why even bother telling people to have their tickets ready when you are just going to check me off a list!?), I saw that the basement of the regency center was only halfway being used, and they maybe have a dozen vendors in there. A dozen in generous, because one was just a kiosk for signing up for camps (I assume for kids), and one was a psychic. Oh, and there was the team selling tampons. Because I want to buy tampons as a Sassy City Chick. Otherwise, it was those Mary Kay-​esque Jewelry dealers, a couple of clothing vendors, who looked like they had the usual wholesale ‘on-​trend’ stuff, and Cinta was there doing beauty stuff — looked like simple hair curling and styles and some makeup application.
Such a letdown, and the only ‘giveaway for all attendees’ was a branded nail file. The girls at the check-​in desk were almost pleading me to stay late with the enticement of a pink Kate Spade bag drawing at 9:30. I maybe stayed 10 minutes after walking around the space once. I also want to point out that the two girls that had bright pink «STAFF» tshirts on seemed more interested in shopping for themselves than circulating around and talking to the attendees of the event.
I am so glad my ticket was free, because I would be angry if I had paid for such a sham. The team who produces this is not aware of their markets, and need to think about what they want out of their brand. Pitiful event.

Event Held 3÷13÷14 at the Regency Center:
This was my first event of this sort and I am sad to say it wasn’t the best thing in the world. I am very thankful I scored a promotional ticket that was free. I would have been really unhappy if I had to pay for entry.
We arrived just before 5PM and checked in, got our cheap nail file and drink tickets then waited in line until about 5:05 when they opened the doors. There were only about 10 people ahead of us.
When we walked in I was really surprised at how small the event was. MAYBE 13 booths in total. Mostly Clothings and Shoes, 1 Psychic, 1 Salon, 1 Kids Camp and a couple places selling Jewelry.
Thankfully we headed for the Salon Booth shortly after we arrived. They were offering Make Up, Hair and Nail services. We were given an appointment for the nails and when we returned had no problem getting our service. The girl working the nails was SO nice. I watched her chat and interact with the seemingly endless line of people. She did a quick file and a colour of your choice, was speedy but did a great job. Impressive. Later on the lines looked INSANE.
The other booths didn’t hold our interest very long, some pretty items, but nothing I wanted to purchase.
Sassy Chicks had a raffle for a Kate Spade bag, it was a beautiful light pink. The drawing was at 9:30PM. I understand wanting to keep people around, get them drinking and hope they stay late, buy items and such but it was just so dull. Nothing entertaining going on aside from the Salon Services which had an insane line by 7PM. We left to eat dinner and then returned for the drawing
The booze were O.K. I wasn’t a fan of the flavor. Bartender that served me wasn’t the nicest, I even made sure to give her a tip and while she said thank you, I still didn’t get a smile out of her. Too Bad.
Over all, this event wasnt worth it. I had more fun heading out Mid-​Evening to get Sushi with my girlfriends then I did at the event itself.

WE have been a vendor at 3 events in San Diego, LA and now SF. My advice, don’t go. Way too expensive rent for the sales generated. Nice organization, it is true, but $ 300 for a 5 foot by 10 foot? If they would charge less maybe we could make some money. We have lost money every time on all of these events. Go to a regular flea market and you will make more money. Sorry, Sassy, I felt the need to want vendors. Lower your prices to half and you will do much better.

First time to the event with my sister and her friends. Arrived fairly late and checked in to receive a goody bag. Went to the bar and bought some water ($ 4/​bottle — overpriced) before learning that free coconut waters were being given out. The bar should not charge $ 4 for bottled water… hmph!
It was nice to check out the vendors, ended up buying a soft tee.
The event reminds me of all the designer markets in NY. Not sure why this ticket was so expensive. Didn’t get a massage or manicure as the lines were way too long.
Overall the event was pretty good. However the ticket price is way too expensive, especially since it’s so crowded that you end up not getting the Free Godiva shirt, free coconut water, manicures, or massages…

1^st time experience. Good thing had a discounted ticket. Not really worth the full price, especially since it was not as advertised. I thought I would at least get a manicure and massage out of the deal. Only saw 2 hairdressing & make up setups.
I did like the small goody bag. Gave away the tanning items, but kept everything else. I got some accessories that were priced OK.
The small vodka cocktail treat was strong, but I don’t like vodka.
My friend got a very cute cocktail dress from a designer.
But she did not enjoy the cupcake from the vendor.
Also, did not park at the garage they recommended. It had an outrageous fee.
Parked about 2 blocks away at another garage that accepted validation.
Not sure if I would come back.

Attended SCC back in September. We bought the groupons, and the five of us herded to Fort Mason, giggly and gossipy and sundress-​clad (this was dumb. please wear a jacket and some pants in SF in September). We got there right when it started and excited grabbed our gift bags filled with shampoo, lips balm (softlips and say yes to carrots), energy bars, and some other things. One of my friends got a few more goodies in her bag than the rest of us, including panties from Fredericks, which outraged all of us except her. But we got over it.
Highlights: Free drinks! Flavored Pinnacle vodkas and Qream. We went CRAZY for the Qream samples. Like Asian mommies at a Coach outlet crazy. This is where our admission fee went.
Free hair curling! We beat the line and got our manes curled to mermaid perfection by students from the Paul Mitchell hair school in SF who afterwards handed us a coupon for a complimentary haircut/​eyebrow shaping :)
Free 5-​mins massages! I didn’t get one personally, but my friends said that the guy had magic fingers.
The so-​so: The clothing vendors were very boutiquey and had trendy things, but it was expensive. I might very indulgently shell out $ 50 for a top at Hautelook or Gilt Group but not for some non-​brand shirt. Anyone coming here expecting thrifty, fabulous treasure hunt gems will disappointed and should head to the drinks for some happiness samples. There were boxes of $ 5.99 tops which were thoroughly rummaged but nothing too interesting.
Jewelry vendors were a little more promising. Cute necklaces and earrings for $ 5 from Belina Jewelry and some nifty feather earrings for $ 15.
Random: There’s a fitting room to try clothes on, which is a nice touch, but it’s one giant room with mirrors where gaggles of girls and their friends are in various states of undress. So, not for the modest but great for bonding!
I’d say if you have a coupon and a spare night, round up the gang and make it a kick-​off event to a girl’s night. Go to SCC for grooming and accessorizing, Off the Grid (right outside) for some yummy munchies, and then go dance the night away! Take it too seriously, and it’ll pop your ‘Sex and the City’ delusions of fashion and grandeur.

Went to this event in SF Fort Mason Center on 9/​16, what a great experience I had! :)
First, I got a early bird ticket for $ 5.00, which include goodie bag! The goodie bag is so much better than last year, in this purple tote bag, from makeup remover wipes, hair thicken condition cream, yummy energy bar, lip balms to fiber multi-​vitamin gums, etc. everything is so useful & high quality!!! I can totally use them all! :)
Second, remember sisters: stick to the end of the event!!! ;) That’s what I do, I take my time to look at every vendor’s stuff with my girlfriend, try them all on but not in a rush to buy it right away, always compare & think twice, So around 9:30pm, we basicly know where we will hang out at the end of half hour! ***Attention*** I was just looking around in my favor designer’s store, looking & picking their stuff, he came to me and give me the deal: 4 clothes for $ 40 in cash, which include one ringstone sparle legging, one long sleeve super one of a kind top, one jewelry sew-​in cami top with a stylish long ending in the back, and one classy black dress!!! So unique and you can’t find it anywhere, totally eye catching when I wear them! :)))
Third, bring cash and try to find the tiny fault of sewing in your favor fashion stuff, it can save you taxes and get good cash deals!
Finally, it was the best sassy city chicks event that I ever had, there are some cute food truck festival right outside, my girlfriend & I went there after the shopping battle, eat, take photos and show off our finds!

Was invited by a friend to this event in Fort Mason. I’m not really a fan of this sort of event. Women are way too pushy and sample sales are so overcrowded… not my scene. It was actually a ton of fun! I loved all the new jewelry vendors (Flea Market girl!) and met some really neat local designers who have a shop on Upper Haight. I definitely plan on visiting their shop soon. I loved my little gift bag too. It had lots of cute little things I don’t need but totally don’t mind owning :) A free ride in a Camero isn’t too shabby either! Even though it was only for a few minutes…
The only complaints I have are: the alcohol brands were a little on the meh side (a strange tequila concoction and flavored champagne that was way too sweet) and a shirt or two were full-​on RIPPED out of my hand by an over-​eager shopper.
I really only felt the need to comment bc of all the bad reviews I read. I think this event was really well done and the designers were really interesting! Were they all my style? No, but who cares. I found a bunch of great things and didn’t spend too much at all (relatively speaking). I’m looking forward to the next one, although I may have to consider BMOB if the booze vendors are the same ;-)

3.5 Stars average for all three of the Sassy City Chicks (SCC) events I have been to.
I’m very surprised at the low ratings for this event! I love sassy city chicks! Went to one about 2 – 3 years ago and it was great. All of the designers had really amazing and unique designs and everything were reasonably priced. Both my sister and i got awesome and really cute dresses. the only negative was that it was in a really small spot. That years swag gift bag consisted of Frederick’s panties, deck of coupon cards to SF eateries, and random sampler lotions and other stuff i dont rmember. Cocktails/​wine was served but i dont remmeber if it was complimentary. Complimentary eyebrow waxing and massages were provided by Chakra in SF.
The second SCC that i went to was on vanness ave this past february was… okay. No unlimited drinks, only a drink ticket for one measly glass of wine. In addition, the designs that the designers brought on were pretty un original. Had nail services, massages and eyebrow waxings by chakra.
I went to the one yesterday at the Herbst Pavillion. Having it inside Fort Mason was a bit difficult to find, so if they host it here again, I would give some extra time to look for the pavillion. Or suggest to SCC to post signs up or something to guide the way from the main streets. Anywhoo. I was able to score free tickets along with a preview ticket so i got there early and check ed out the stuff before general admission. In my gift bag were: Rhyto eye drops, Nail art package, Revlon press on nails, Shopaholic book (cute!), Vitafusion gummies, Softlips lip balm and KIND bar. I think the KIND bar was very necessasry and appreciated. Since most of the SSC events are between 5 – 10, we need foods to sustain ourselves! Esp with all the comp cocktails! haha
I must say, this years designers are way more innovative and unique compared to the last SCC. There were a few that were repeat venues, but many new ones too. My favorites were Supastar something… and Effies Heart… and that Asian guy… and that Indian lady with the gorgeous earrings that were kinda expensive… and the Italian lady that sells rings. I bought a ring from her made of cow horn… HORN! lol Anyway, since these are sample pieces, everything is really unique and fragile. Everything’s made from silk or satin looks/​feels like its hand-​dyed and hand sewn, so becareful and treat them like a newborn haha.
This venue is WAY bigger and wayy less crowded, with unlimited margaritias, sake, and Dirty BLonde champagne. Hollah hollah. I think having an complimentary cocktails is good for this event because it changes a lot of the «Hmmmm i really want this dress… but SHOULD i get it?» to «I like this! GIMME GIMME GIMME!»
They did have some well known designer items (Rock and Republic, William Rast, Rich and Skinny etc), but nothing too unique or at a particularly amazing deal.
Services
My sister and I did not tweeze or wax our eyebrows for two weeks bcasue we wanted to get it done at SCC, and guess what? NO EYEBROW WAXING SERVICES THIS YEAR. Noooooo!!! My bushy caveman eyebrows were so disappointed! I guess we shouldnt have depended on this event to get our brows done lol. Lesson learned *Sigh, its okay. Managed to get a 10 min massage which was really nice. Paul Mitchel School was there and offered to do hair and make up.
Ride and Drive
This time’s SCC also had this ride and drive event where Cheverolet showed of some of their brand new cars and offered test rides for them.
Mindy says:
For SCC: Maybe have signs for the attendees to better find the venue. Love the preview time for people with VIP tickets. Keep the comp cocktails and spa services, please! This venue was the best yet. DJ wasnt bad either! Oh, and maybe have 1 – 2 cute couches for people waiting for services? I know it wont really encourage them to shop more, but my feet were so tired and wanted to sit! lol
For the SCC-​goers /​TL;DR: I’m a bit wary of telling everyone this secret… but …sometimes…SCC give out free tickets if youre part of the email list, so watch out for those. Either way, its def a great event and worth supporting local/​upcoming artists! Also, try to bring cash because some venues charge a service fee for using credit cards. Also, the dressing room is just one big room where everybody changes, so make sure you wear cute underwear. …and deodarant, it can get hot up in there.

I won tix to this event so i had my friend meet me here. We were really excited but it turned out to be really dim lighting and just a sad, wannabe fashionable event. Probably the best part was the glass of wine. The vendors didn’t really have anything that anyone wanted. I think we all just kind of forced ourselves to look around since there we were already there. Window shopping at Target is more enjoyable than checking this event. Nuff said, don’t bother!

I went to this event last night and it was not worth going to. I got tickets for free + a $ 6 service charge, and it wasn’t even worth it! I wouldn’t even go if it were completely free.
There was a very limited selection of clothing and vendors — my friend and I went through every vendor in about 15 minutes, and we were wondering where the rest of the booths were (there weren’t any other booths).
There was BARELY any designer apparel — I think there was one little section with one or two things from each designer listed on the website. Other than that, it was mostly random booths with clothes and jewelry.
Our ticket came with half a glass of champagne and a goody bag (that had one panty, straps to pull down your jeans when you put on boots, portable disposable toothbrushes, and some coupons.).
I don’t recommend that you waste your time on this event! :(Good concept, but poor execution.

omg… this event SUCKS. and their advertisement is a real SCAM! I saw a post. which said I could purchase 2 tickets for the price of 1. and each gets a gift bag… as soon as I clicked «checkout», they sent me an e-​mail that ALL what they promised to be VIP is on first come, first serve basis… WOW…
They promised lots of vendors with brand stuff… the only brand I saw was Tory Burch… other stuff was unknown… not stylish… AT ALL!!!
at least I got a couple of free drinks… which were pretty good btw. so I just chilled by the table… sipped drinks… listen to music…
but DON’T GO THEREEEEEE!!!

Wow, this was a very disappointing event. This event was very misleading.
My sister and I got free VIP tickets through Daily Candy, which was suppose to include admission plus a VIP Goodie Bag. No where on the website did it state that ONLY the first 400 people would receive a bag.
We got there around 6:30pm and all the bags were already gone, this event was supposed to end at 10pm. The only thing we received was lip gloss and a free cocktail.
Once inside, there was only about 10 – 15 vendors. The beauty services was only one small table in the corner, drinks in the other, and other things to shop around for scattered in the small room.
This event would probably be better if it was just free. =(

Got free tickets to this event and swung by about an hour and a half after it opened. Venue was not the most luxe, but it was okay. Check-​in was smooth and gift bags were cute.
In a little mesh gift bag we got:
— Cozmo Restaurant Card Deck (Cute deck of $ 15 gift cards off $ 50 meals to restaurants around SF
)
— Frederick’s of Hollywood mesh/​lace boyshorts, one coral and one turquoise (size small but I’m about a 28 waist and fit me fine)
— Sample packet of Borba skin improvement drink powder
— French manicure kit (not usually my thing but worth a try)
— Neutralizing body wash meant for after use after using depilatory hair removal cream (ditto)
We did a lap of the spa services and vendors but I just don’t have the attention span for these things so got out pretty quickly and didn’t buy anything. There was a cash bar with inexpensive wine and other drinks, and they also had free pitchers of ice water around for patrons.
Overall not the most amazing event in the world, but not terrible either.

From our perspectives as vendors, SSC is as good as it gets. They had one event in a nightclub that didn’t work out, so they’ve switched it to a hotel ballroom. Agree with one poster that women can be crazy rude when trying to score a bargain. My advice is to avoid the first hour when everyone crams in… you’ll have the place to yourself later in the evening.
This is a tough event for groups, as it’s hard to move as a pack when it gets crowded. Our friends who had the best experiences came solo. As shoppers, we felt that is was a decent mix of independent designers (especially jewelry) with better prices than Union St/​Marina, etc. There’s also a woman who’s usually there selling super cute leather shoes made in Brazil for amazing prices. I also scored a gorgeous and unique computer bag for more than 50% off retail.
Tip: don’t bring your boyfriend or husband… there’s absolutely nothing for them to do but look miserable.
One more tip: wear something that allows you to try on clothing over it. Although there are dressing rooms, each vendor requires a license/​ID if you want to take things away from their booth. It’s a zillion times easier to try on at the booth and look in a nearby mirror.
We will be there on Thursday with inventory from our eBay/​Amazon stores… designers @ 50−80% off retail, including Diane Von Furstenberg, Tory Burch, Nanette Lepore, Anna Sui, Betsey Johnson and more. We’re also bringing a number of Marc Jacobs separates (skirts, tops) for $ 25 – 50 (original retail $ 150 – 300). Most vendors (including us) accept credit cards. Just look for DogMom/​ask when you check in for our location or look for our online customers swarming the racks… we’ve asked them to play nicely. (-:

Me: Patiently waiting to see merchandise
Any number of women: Not noticing the fact that there were people trying to look at the merchandise and politely making room for others.
I blame this partly on the fact that some people tend to be rude in situations like this, and partly on how some things were set up. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that if you cram a bunch of shopaholic women in a relatively small room, with not enough space to breathe, never mind whip out the credit cards, things aren’t going to go smoothly.
Frankly, alot of the stuff was less than stellar, although I did get a really cool ring.
Will I go back ever? Maybe, but this time I’ll know to go the opposite direction from everyone else.
And use my elbows more, because it’s a vicious world out there.

The San Francisco incarnation of this sample sale is totally not worth the cover at all. This was a promotion of brand event, not in any way a sample sale with genuine sales/​cheaper prices on products. I was really excited to go, and had fun, but would never bother going back.
It was in an incredibly small venue; the vast majority of vendors were only selling accessories, not clothing, and it was so crowded that it was approaching fire hazard levels.
Bleh.
Goodie bag was not exciting either; fun to get, but eh.