Parties with Ann Taylor and Birchbox, Vans DQM, and Moxie

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BACK BAY—Beauty subscription discovery service Birchbox has teamed up with the always professional Ann Taylor for a traveling tour which lands in Boston on Thursday evening and is hosted by Jean of Extra Petite. Head to the Prudential Center (800 Boylston Street) from 6pm to 8pm for makeup from Juice Beauty, complimentary Birchboxes, cocktails and snacks; RSVP here. [RackedWire]

BACK BAY—The Vans DQM General, a New York export, has officially opened and is toasting its Newbury Street addition this Friday evening from 6pm to 9pm. Check out the space at 174 Newbury, chat with some of the folks behind both the Vans and DQM brands, and enjoy live music from Ray Barbee. RSVP to rsvptovans@gmail.com with "DQM" in the subject line. [Racked Inbox]

BEACON HILL—Thursday evening from 5pm to 8pm, Charles Street boutique Moxie will be offering 20% off new fall items (and plenty of deeply discounted sale picks) over glasses of French wine. [Racked Inbox]