Blogger-Hosted BHLDN Opening; Sama Eyewear Special

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BEVERLY HILLS—Calling all brides-to-be: As promised, BHLDN is toasting the debut of its bridal shop-in-shop at Anthropologie's Beverly Hills store with an open house this Thursday, August 15 from 6 to 8pm at 211 S Beverly Dr. The fete will be co-hosted by two BHLDN-loving LA blogstars Liz of Late Afternoon and Kimberly of Eat. Sleep. Wear.. Live models will be showcasing BHLDN pieces and plenty of sweets and champagne will be on hand. Plus, a $200 BHLDN gift card will be given away to one lucky gal. Shoot an RSVP to beverlyhillsevents@bhldn.com to attend the dreamy soiree. [Racked Inbox]

WEST HOLLYWOOD—Need a fresh pair of frames for back-to-school? Shop for a cause at Sama Eyewear this Friday and Saturday. From 9am to 7pm, shoppers will score luxe prescription frames for only $75 and 50% off prescription lenses at the eyewear boutique at 8460 Santa Monica Blvd. A portion of the day's sales on Friday will benefit The Malt Shop Fund and Saturday's sales will benefit The Sam Vance Foundation. [Racked Inbox]

ABBOT KINNEY—This Wednesday, August 14 from 6 to 8pm, author Vish Iyer will be signing copies of his new book, Yoga & Love, at Burning Torch's Venice boutique located at 1627 Abbot Kinney Blvd. Swing by to hear about the author's search for love through yoga over refreshments. A percentage of Burning Torch's proceeds that day will go towards the Yoga Gives Back organization; RSVP to info@burningtorchinc.com. [Racked Inbox]