Talk Shop: Cupcake Closing, Creative Natives Popup, Fashion at the Walters

Cupcake Closing
After nearly 10 years of business and relocating from Fells Point to Green Spring Station, one of our favorite go-to dress boutiques, Cupcake, has decided to close its doors. Although we are very sad to see them go, it looks like there are two exciting projects in owner Lisa Schatz’s future. The first is the opening of a brand new and improved online store. The other we are eagerly awaiting details on. In the mean time be sure to check out Cupcake’s fabulous retirement sale and grab up those last goodies while you can. We will truly miss Cupcake and we send them our best wishes for whatever the future holds. 2360 W. Joppa Rd., Lutherville, 410-337-5255

Bmore's Creative Natives Popup
Shop, dance, and drink the night away, as Strangers with Style and SewLab USA partner up to host Bmore's Creative Natives Popup this Friday, July 31 at the Windup Space. There will be a variety of cool products from local vendors For Rent Shoes, Doubledutch Boutique, Sixteen Tons, 3Clothing, SewLab USA and many more. The shopping will begin at 7 p.m. and will be accompanied by performances starting at 9:30 p.m. from artists including Eze Jackson and Bond St. District. Admission is free until 9 p.m., after which it's $5. 12 W. North Ave.

Ladies, get ready to indulge. Soon you will be able to go out with your favorite girlfriends and enjoy a pampered day of manicures, cocktails, and wine in historic Ellicott City. Since the opening of Scrub Nail Boutique in Fells Point, owner Jasmine Simms has started a GoFundMe account with the plans of opening a sister nail bar named BUFF Nail Bar. After all, every women deserves to experience the luxury of a fume free nail bar’s tranquil atmosphere and product ingredients. The new boutique will hopefully open on Main Street before the end of August just in time for bridal season. Main St., Ellicott City

Drop-in Art Activities: Fashion
As part of their on-going Drop-in Art Activities program, the Walters Art Museum will offer fashion-themed projects during the month of August. Every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. feel free to drop by, no registration needed, to participate in projects like designing your own fabric, creating a hat, and constructing the latest trends in jewelry. The best part is, you all get to take home your one-of-a-kind designs at the end of the day. 600 N. Charles St., 410-547-9000