My Experience at Somerset Collection's CityLoft

Entrance to CityLoft

I stopped at Somerset Collection's CityLoft in midtown Detroit yesterday.  I was on my way home from the airport and didn't have much time before my hair appointment.  That didn't stop me from supporting retail in Detroit.  I purchased two bracelets (and even wore one to my hair appointment).  The collection is small and cramped but with a variety of merchandise from various stores and even hors d'oeuves and drinks.  The staff and patrons were full of energy and so was the rest of the city.  Campus Martius had live music, the square across from CityLoft was hosting an art fair, and the Fox Theater was presenting a concert.  Downtown was hopping on Thursday night.

CityLoft on Woodward Avenue

I hope that Somerset is testing the waters in Detroit and finding them to be enjoyable.  I would love to see some year round Somerset style in downtown Detroit.  If you haven't had the opportunity to visit CityLoft yet, check it out today or Saturday.  It will also be open August 16th - 18th.  

The 'dress' outside of CityLoft.  There are other paper dresses throughout downtown.

Somerset Collection's City Loft in downtown Detroit...and a Living Social discount....oh yeah!

Awhile back, I posted a link on the Detroit Expereince Facebook page to the Somerset Collection's City Loft events.  For three weekends this summer, Somerset Collection will be in downtown.  Oh yeah, that's right, our favorite fashions in our downtown Detroit.  Today, I noticed that Living Social has a $10 for $20 to spend at City Loft.  Click the link below to some get some savings through Living Social.  I will be in Detroit shopping at City Loft this weekend.  :-)

https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/408016?ref=conf-jp&rpi=72256652

Date Night: Cliff Bell's Jazz Club

If you are looking for a romantic date night or a way to impress your guests, take a step back into Detroit's glory days at Cliff Bell's Jazz Club.  Cliff Bell's originally opened in 1935 when Detroit was the place to see and be seen.  Like many of Detroit's treasures, it's doors were shuttered in 1985 during Detroit's decline and period of urban flight.  In 2005, the club reopened.  The owners respected much of the original architectural detail.  The curved wood ceilings, stage, and gorgeous bar provide an elegant and sophisticated ambience.  Combine the beautiful surroundings with live jazz and Cliff Bell's is a night to remember.  Oh...did I mention that the food is excellent as well?   

Cliff Bell's is within walking distance of the theater district, Ford Field, Comerica Park, and numerous restaurants and bars.  We actually capped off our night by walking down to Centaur for a martini.   

Family Outing: Detroit Tiger's Game

Great game today!  We took the kids to Comerica Park for a Tiger's game.  We won...yay!   It was a great game and the park offers wonderful views of downtown.  A definite must do again...even for non-sports nuts like me.