Spring 2017 Spring Into Fab Fashion Trends GRAB A BITE New Dining Options on The Hill SAY HELLO TO SPRING PLUS Girls Night Out AT HILLSIDE VILLAGE! Spring Break Pop Up Party Head for the Hills Be A Part of The Scene Bike Rally at the Village Green TALK TO HILLSIDE VILLAGE… CONTACT US Hillside Village Management Office 305 W. FM 1382, Suite 590 Cedar Hill, Texas 75104 Phone: 972-637-6300 [email protected] 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM MAP AND DIRECTIONS GATHER ON THE GREEN Retail Leasing for Music, Art, Food and Fun This Spring! David Muckleroy [email protected] 817-994-0528 Hello, Spring! wonderful nonprofit called Art and Office Leasing Beyond, Inc., an organization dedicated Maranda Auzenne eautiful Texas weather invites us to to serving at-risk and economically [email protected] enjoy the warm temps and sunshine disadvantaged youth right here in 972-637-6305 B our community. Art and Beyond aims that spring delivers, so Hillside Village trademarkproperty.com has lined up a bunch of fun, let’s-get- to build a strong foundation for our outside events for you. We’ve got children’s future success by developing Marketing something for everyone this season, and implementing educational arts from a kids party to a just-for-fun Girls programs that foster creative skills and Debra Martinez, Director Night Out to an event that appeals to nurture individual creative expression. [email protected] the art and music lover in all of us. From my heart, I believe the Arts At Hillside, we love offering events that are extremely important to the Margaret Thompson, Coordinator bring us all together as a community. development of children and young [email protected] Just like a picnic or backyard barbecue, adults. When a child is exposed to the gathering on the Village Green often arts, it’s reflected in concentration, trademarkproperty.com awareness, listening skills, memory, involves sharing food and music. We shophillsidevillage.com also like to add in a fun twist, such etc. But it also nurtures their creativity, as fitness or art-related activities, to which makes them stand apart. To quote ShopHillsideVillage foster a sense of kinship among our President Obama, “The future belongs neighbors. We’re especially proud of to young people with an education and the family-friendly events slated for the imagination to create." @ShopHillside this spring that allow you to have fun I’m thrilled to give you a sneak peek at what we’ve got in store for you, so with your kids. We hope our music and ShopHillsideVillage art events, in particular, go a long way check our event details on page 9, then in helping you create cherished family put Hillside Village on your calendar THE MAGAZINE TEAM memories. and join us for a spring-full of feel- I want to particularly point out our good fun this season. Publisher | Trademark Property Company wonderful “art bikes” program, where we’ve partnered with some amazingly I can’t wait to see you! Editor-In-Chief | Sheryl Pidgeon talented local artists to paint colorful SLP & Company, LLC designs on bikes. We’ll be raffling off these unique art bikes on Friday, -Debra Managing Editor | Tricia White May 19, with proceeds benefitting a DEBRA MARTINEZ | Marketing Director Writers Karyn Brodsky, Alica Wanek & Lisa Beach WANT MORE? Sign up for our monthly newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming Copy Editor | Logan Blakely events, holiday gatherings, live music, new stores and more at Hillside Village! 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Hey guys, suit up with broad shouldered jackets, board shorts, cuffed pants, tropical florals, olive-toned camo, sheer tops, and great options for stashing your stuff, like oversized backpacks, duffels, and shoulder bags. F21 RED If you love the fab styles at Forever 21, you’ll love F21 Red for men, women, and kids thru teens. This sister store dishes up affordable, family-friendly shopping whether you need core essentials or signature staples. Check out their abundant inventory, great sales, and seasonal styles. “Monochrome is huge right now, with variations of one color---like blue---that you can wear all together,” points out Mamie James, store manager at F21. “In spring, we’ll also see camouflage, tye-dye, distressed denim, boyfriend-cut jeans, floral prints, and lace. And, for our guests who shop in our fabulous plus department, we pride ourselves in making sure they feel a part of trendy fashions as well.” LANE BRYANT A style leader in plus-size clothing, Lane Bryant empha- sizes fashion and fit—not just size—in their amazing selection of apparel, activewear, shoes, accessories, and swimwear. Plus, you’ll love Cacique—their exclusive stylish-and-sexy line of intimates featuring bras, panties, sleepwear, and more. Striped Wrap Dress from the Lane Bryant Prabal Gurung Collection $138 CHICO'S Chico's Laurel Chandelier This boutique atmosphere serves up chic prints, artisan Earrings in gold $29 and Botanical tops and jackets, swimwear, accessories, and a wrin- Crocheted Ruana $109 kle-free Travelers collection, combining great style, one- of-a-kind details, and in-the-know customer service. Build a wardrobe that’s just right for you—your shape, your lifestyle, and your budget. 4 HILLSIDE LIFE fashion // BUCKLE Head to one of America's favorite denim destinations when you need casual bottoms, fashion tops, sportswear, outerwear, footwear, and accessories. Whether you’re looking for brand names or private label, Buckle delivers it all with outstanding customer service, including free alterations, layaways, and a frequent shopper program. “Buckle carries the latest fashion trends and favorite brands for every lifestyle,” says Brandon Barnes, the store manager. “We’re seeing a lot of cold-shoulder tops and destructed denim for women in this season’s picks, along with American-fighter graphic tees and rock-revival, slim-fit denim for men. Stop by our store to see the newest arrivals and get fitted with one of our personal stylists.” HOLLISTER CO. Tapping into the laid-back style of Southern California, Hollister serves up smart, casual clothing with earthy colors, comfortable fabric, and a vintage beach look for guys and girls. From tops and bottoms to hoodies and swimwear, Hollister’s got you covered from head to toe - all at an affordable price. Hollister Co. Colorblock Half-Zip Hoodie $49.95 Smocked Off-the-Shoulder Top $24.95 CHARLOTTE RUSSE When you need to feel (and look) flawless, stop in Charlotte Russe and meet all your fashion goals. The perfect go-to source for established trends at affordable prices, Charlotte Russe helps you seamlessly transition from casual to dressy - and they’ve been doing it since 1975. Emerson is wearing the Refuge Cropped Denim Jacket and white romper from Charlotte Russe DESTINATION XL This one-stop, all-inclusive superstore makes it easy to create the perfect wardrobe when you need XL men's clothing and shoes. From value-priced private labels to trusted brand-name faves to high- end designer names, DXL offers an incredible selection of sizes and styles in clothing and footwear. HILLSIDE LIFE 5 fashion // Twill Backpack in orange $29.99 Denim Skirt $34.99 Tie-Front Blouse $17.99 H&M Make this your one-stop shop when you need to outfit your whole fam- ily. With global-inspired fashion, H&M offers up a range of styles, from sparkling gala outfits and exclusive designer collaborations to everyday essentials and high performance yoga wear. In essence, they help you discover your personal style. We didn’t forget about you, kiddos! Fresh trends include pastels (especially blues, yellows, and khaki!), metallics, sweet-and-sophisticated ruffles, and tulle skirts. THE CHILDREN'S PLACE With fresh fashions, quality materials and fun designs, you’ll find styles that grow with your kids in sizes newborn to 14. Designed Metallic Slip-On for comfort, durability, and Espadrilles $24 style, Children’s Place brings you fashion that kids want to wear (including shoes and fun accessories) at a value OSHKOSH B'GOSH moms love. Keeping in mind the rough-and-tumble life of a kid, OshKosh B’gosh designs its clothes to last. Specializing in crafting high quality, comfortable George is wearing the apparel for boys and girls, OshKosh outfits kids Mohawk Dino graphic tee, from playtime to bedtime to school and beyond, solid woven Chino shorts giving them All-American, effortless style. and short sleeved Plaid Madras button down CRAZY 8 If you love Gymboree’s clothes for kids, you’ll fall in love with Crazy 8, the newest addition to their family of brands. With fashionable outfits for girls and boys sizes newborn to 14, Crazy 8 delivers head-to-looks to keep your kids in style at crazy low prices. 6 HILLSIDE LIFE fashion // NEED A SPECIAL OCCASION DRESS THAT WOWS? BELLA BRIDE TO THE RESCUE! by Lisa Beach elebrating a special occasion means you want everything to be absolutely perfect—from Cyour dress and special up-do to your flowers and photographer.