Events — fashion

We've been doing this event for 12 years now (whoot!) and this time it will be a *little* different, so please read the details... Andrew and I decided years ago to pair up with @The SPCA Serving Erie County, NY for an in store event since that's where our cats came from. Gather your kibble and save some scratch! Bring a new package of cat treats or dog treats OR ANYTHING FROM THE SPCA WISH LIST... https://yourspca.org/donate/our-wish-list/ to Cats Like Us on March 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12 and for each bag/ item you donate you can get 5%...

  Join us Saturday, December 4 from 12-5pm for our in-store event with Krampus Cuties! Krampus Cuties are self-tie, reversible headbands, made from premium Kona cotton in awesome prints. The fabrics vary from florals, kitsch, pop culture, horror, and more! Buy one for yourself and a friend. Wear them in your hair or around your neck. Can't wait for the event? Shop the styles on catslikeus! https://catslikeus.com/collections/krampus-cuties We'll have double punches on your Cats Like Us frequent shopper cards and wrapped snacks too!!   Update

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2021 ~ 12 – 6 PM On Sunday, Oct 3 from 12-6 make the rounds on the Retro Block in the City of Tonawanda for our first Rockabilly Garage Sale! Stop by Black Sheep Market, Cats Like Us, SweetHeart Pinup, Atomic Barbershop and Salon, or The Mulberry Tree for some great deals on mens and women's retro clothing, accessories, and housewares! There will be vendors at all the locations set up and ready to sell like a garage sale but with cool rockabilly goodies! Don't forget to check out what all the shops have in store too!...

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2021 AT 12 PM EDT – 5 PM EDT Join us Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 12-5 for the spooky and cute accessories & gifts of Desire Link Tedesco! She specializes in buttons, stickers, patches, prints, lots of jewelry, and really does a little bit of everything. She is a self proclaimed "para-abnormal craftonaut." Buy a gift for yourself and a friend! You can see more of her work for sale here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/desiretedesco/ IG: theladydisarray There will be double punches on your Cats Like Us frequent shopper cards too! Note: Masks required for the unvaccinated. Update  ...

I was lucky enough to meet Monica as a customer at Cats Like Us. Then I found out she has a business making gorgeous hair accessories reminiscent of vintage Hollywood Glamour under the name Across Lots. Please stop by Cats Like Us Saturday, April 24 from 12pm-5pm to shop her accessories. We'll also be happy to coordinate an outfit around her hair decor! A little bit about the company... Across Lots is a millinery and accessories boutique based in Buffalo, NY. Using antique and vintage materials, they create pieces that recall the fashions of yesteryear. Their offerings include veils, fascinators/cocktail...

This event has been canceled. We look forward to bringing SHB back once the boutique store can reopen. In the meantime stay tuned for more upcoming online events!   Smoking Hot Bags is the creation of local artists Leanne & Bill, once customers of mine and now friends!Smoking Hot Bags are made from upcycled cigar boxes and sometimes wine boxes. Each is unique and hand painted. Leanne's specialty is horror movie designs, but she can create custom ones to match any style. She doesn't vend out often, but can be found at pinup events and horror conventions around the Western...

Due to the coronavirus the Cats Like Us boutique is closed. We are excited to be joining Monica on Instagram as she takes us into her studio and shows us all about Across Lots! Join us Saturday April 25th at 2pm on Instagram as we go live! https://instagram.com/catslikeus   I was lucky enough to meet Monica as a customer at Cats Like Us. Then I found out she has a business making gorgeous hair accessories reminiscent of vintage Hollywood Glamour under the name Across Lots. Please stop by Cats Like Us Saturday, April 25 from 11am-6pm to shop her accessories....

Come by and meet Paul Straus on Saturday, December 8 from 11am-6pm. He's been striping for over 30 years and will be pinstriping all day in the shop!  Want a certain something pinstriped? You can bring in any "stripe-able" items for him to paint! He'll stripe them for a nominal fee. (But no smooth patent leather, please.) Paul will have some items already pinstriped for sale too. Note: striping is on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. Cats Like Us is the EXCLUSIVE retailer of Straus striped one-of-a-kind vintage handbags: https://catslikeus.com/search?q=straus We also have wall mounted Straus striped tikis available in-store...

Ever wonder what's the deal with all the women in the 1950s having tiny waists? Want to wear retro, but don't think you can? Not sure of your measurements but want to buy retro clothes? Need help styling the retro pieces you have? Not sure if you need something tailored to fit? Cats Like Us is here to help! On a daily basis we get asked these questions and thought, we can help you! It's our job! This is a seminar hosted by our very own Meagan Hendrickson that will teach you how to take your measurements, what sizes mean...