A Boutique on Wheels: Urban Izzy

I’m all about food trucks, and as we know, they are all the rage right now. However, clothing trucks are coming in as a close second, if not first. Yes, really! A boutique on wheels…how clever is that?!

I had the pleasure of getting coffee with the adorable and sweet Sarah Platt, behind the incredible retail shop on wheels, Urban Izzy. After not even an hour of sitting with Sarah, I felt like I had known her for years, and her drive and passion is contagious. It’s no wonder her venture is doing so well.

Urban Izzy may be a Houston based boutique truck, but don’t go away, non-Houston readers because an Urban Izzy online store launches in January! Urban Izzy came about six months ago. Izzy was Sarah’s grandfather, and that’s who she named her fabulous business after. You can find Urban Izzy at various festivals, coffee shops, bars, and other places within the city of Houston. You won’t find anything on the truck for more than $80 (and most things are less).

Sarah had the idea to start Urban Izzy because she had always wanted to own a business and she used to be a boutique manager. She started thinking, did some research, and it just clicked. There were other ’boutique on wheels’ operations in other cities, but Sarah was the first in Houston. Her products are catered to all ages and sizes. Most of her items come from LA, as well as some local designers. Urban Izzy carries a variety of brands and designers, and coming in January there will be a private label line on the truck.

I think it’s such a great idea that I believe will continue to bring as much success as it already has. Urban Izzy can be booked for private events (bachelorette parties, birthday parties..) and goes to all the best events in Houston. Next time you’re out and about and see a beautiful turquoise colored truck, go over and say hi (and shop shop shop). For more information, visit the Urban Izzy website, and make sure to check them out on Facebook and Twitter, as well.

Check out where Urban Izzy will be in the coming weeks:

12/14 Friday
Liberty Station/ 2101 Washington Ave. 77007/ 7pm to midnight/ Come get your holiday shopping on and hang out at a great bar.
 
12/15 Saturday
The Refinery/  Food Truck Festival/ 702 West Dallas/ More information coming.
 
12/18 Tuesday
The Boom Boom Room/ 2518 Yale St/ 6pm to 10pm/  Get your last minute shopping done, while having a bottle of wine and some nice dinner from Kat’s Chow.
 
12/23 Sunday
Dharma Skin Spa/ Holiday Brunch/ 2 to 5pm/ More information to come.
 

 

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19 Comments

  1. amy wrote:

    this is an awesome idea!

    xx amy
    Leopard and Lillies

    Posted 12.11.12 Reply
  2. Alison wrote:

    What a genus concept!

    Posted 12.11.12 Reply
  3. This is an awesome and very original idea! I love it!

    Posted 12.11.12 Reply
  4. Natalie wrote:

    OMG this is such a cute idea!! Wish it made it’s way to NYC! 🙂 http://www.fashionifancy.com

    Posted 12.11.12 Reply
  5. Rachel wrote:

    what a fun idea!

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  6. ashley wrote:

    What a cute/fun shopping experience! Wish I was in Texas!!

    xo Ashley
    http://www.ashnfashn.com

    Posted 12.11.12 Reply
  7. Alyssa wrote:

    Wow, this is such a fun idea!

    Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

    Posted 12.11.12 Reply
  8. Kristina wrote:

    What a cute idea!

    Kristina

    Kristina does the Internets

    Posted 12.11.12 Reply
  9. myra wrote:

    Great concept… i know someone in the vending truck business who customizes vending trucks for different bussinesses… wonder if he helped with this one?

    Posted 12.11.12 Reply
  10. Lauren wrote:

    This is SUCH a neat idea! I’d love to shop on her truck!

    Posted 12.11.12 Reply
  11. LesliMarie wrote:
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  12. MFJ wrote:

    What a great idea….wow

    Posted 12.11.12 Reply
  13. That’s amazing! I wish we could have something like that in Madrid!

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  14. Kelly wrote:

    I have always wanted to go into one of these!

    xx
    Kelly
    Sparkles and Shoes

    Posted 12.11.12 Reply
  15. Zhanna wrote:

    That is so cool! I have never heard of these!
    XO,
    Zhanna
    http://www.lifeandbows.com

    Posted 12.12.12 Reply
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  17. Miranda wrote:

    This idea is awesome!!!

    XX,
    Miranda

    Posted 12.13.12 Reply
  18. cristina wrote:

    Great shop :))). Maybe if you want we can follow each other? let me know ;)!

    Have a nice day!

    http://www.cristinasurdu.com/

    Posted 12.13.12 Reply