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Elaine Turner Spring 2010 & Janna Conner Jewelry Event to Benefit Paws Cause

Right about now I am wishing I was beachside…but I’ll settle for freezing temps in New York to cover fashion week I suppose. If  you are going to be here in Dallas this Thursday, be sure to stop by Elaine Turner at NorthPark Center from 6-8 PM to escape the chill (at least mentally) and view the Texas designer’s latest handbags and accessories for spring 2010 (we love the Morocan Moon and Zanzibar collection) as well as new jewelry by Janna Conner (fans include Diane Kruger, Madonna, & Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen), which starts at just $45.  Don’t miss the chance to win a free handbag, jewelry, or pair of shoes with a raffle ticket. 20% of all purchases from the evening will benefit Paws Cause. This is a good opportunity for all you last-minute shoppers to pick something up for your loved one – like this gold enamel heart ring – it’s only $45!

Neiman Marcus Trend Event Means Free Gifts

This weekend, from Thursday, February 11 to Sunday, February 14, spend $350 on women’s clothing, accessories, or beauty, and get a Michael Aram Sona Heart Shaped Bowl.

Cupcakes and Champagne with Citizen Sweet

From the ladies of Citizen Sweet (see below for a delicious deal on cupcakes for V-Day!):

Join Veritas Wine Room and Citizen Sweet on the Thirteenth of February for an evening of heavenly bites and smooth spirits. Come and enjoy sips and sweets as we couple five vintages of champagnes and sparkling wines from across the globe with some delectable delights. Oh yeah… We’ll give you some sugar.

Bring $10 for the unlimited bubbly and cupcakes. I’ll be there, Marie Antoinette style. Saturday, February 13, from 5 pm to 8 pm. Veritas Wine Room. 2323 Henderson Ave.

Want $250,000 Worth of Free Plastic Surgery?

We knew that would get your attention. But, seriously. You can win this. Innovations MedSpa is offering a full makeover for a Dallas winner.  According to Innovations:

The winner will have access to anything we offer at our office.  About $250,000 worth of stuff.  This can include, Smartlipo, Vibro Lipo, Vaser lipo, Brazilian Buttock Fat Transfer, Breast Fat Transfer, FAMI Face Fat Transfer, PRP Activated Fat Transfer, Thermage (Body, Skin Tightening, Face, & Cellulite), Laser resurfacing, botox, restylane, radiesse, etc.  It’s going to be a yearlong makeover because of how much is involved.

To have a shot at winning, all you have to do is fill out the form here and tell them why you should be the 2010 New Beginnings Makeover winner. (Plus you need to be no more than 30 pounds overweight, between 40 and 60 years old, live in DFW, and be a virgin to cosmetic surgeries.) Let’s be honest. It’s kind of creepy and kind of awesome all at the same time, so get going.

Valentine’s Day Treats Under $50: Citizen Sweet Cupcakes

We love cupcakes. So here’s a deal for you: one dozen cupcakes and two roses for $30. This delicious and sweet special is brought to you by Citizen Sweet.

For more ideas, check out our V-Day gift guide.

Free Fekkai Hair Consultation at Neiman Marcus

Neiman Marcus is hosting a Fekkai hair event this Friday. Come try out the counter’s new hair analyzing device for free. (You’ll also get a complimentary sample with the consultation, if you make a purchase at the counter, you’ll get a free gift.) Now to the machine… It’s a handheld, wireless wand designed by Frederic Fekkai that is supposed to clue you in to the strengths and weaknesses of your hair. I don’t know exactly how it works, but I know that a computer screen will display the results of your test, which will include everything from root to tip. Recommendations about your hair’s needs and your styling wants will be made based on the exam. Friday, February 12 through Saturday, February 13, 12 pm to 6 pm. Neiman Marcus NorthPark. Cosmetics, Level One.

Elizabeth Carlock Jewelry Valentines Day Discount

Elizabeeth Carlock is offering 10% off all jewelry (except sale and charity items) plus free shipping and free gift-wrapping until February 12. To get the discount email the code “VDay2010″ to elizabeth@elizabethcarlock.com withing 24 hours of placing your order and you’ll be reimbursed 10%.

Posh Nail Spa V-Day Deal

For Valentine’s Day, Posh Nail Spa is offering a sweet discount for you and your sweetie. Come in with your partner, buy one service, and get the second half off. *Note: Your “partner” can come in the form of a lover, friend, mom, dad, sister, brother, whatever. Ends February 14!

Valentine’s Day Treats Under $50: Hugs & Kisses Facial

Facelogic is offering this special facial package for the big V. Called Hugs and Kisses—cute, right?—this package includes a signature facial, with a deep cleanse, Clarisonic brush treatment, and customized exfoliation; the Chocolate Masque, a hydrating treatment from cocoa extracts; and a lip treatment that includes exfoliation, a mask, and a lip balm. The cost for all this? $49. Only available at the Facelogic locations in Highland Park, Fort Worth, and Murphy.

For more ideas, check out our Valentine’s Day gift guide.

Valentine’s Day Treats Under $50: Bell’Invito Cards

I love sending out cards for all holidays, but the problem is finding the perfect set of stationery. Here they are for Valentine’s Day: Bell’Invito’s “Darling” card for $7. It’s a little expensive for one card, we know, but you can’t put a price on having the absolute best Valentine’s cards this year. The Darling card comes in yellow (pictured left) and black, but you can also get a pack of Candy Hearts Cards for $21 for three. Follow the jump for a photo. Available at Nest and Stanley Korshak.

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Valentine’s Day Treats Over $50: Flight in a WWII Plane

I know we’ve been blogging Valentine’s Day treats under $50 but this is such a cool I idea I just had to add it to the mix even though it doesn’t meet that criteria. How much would your man love you if you got him a flight in a two-seat World War II plane for Valentine’s Day? The Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison is offering rides on two different “Warbird” planes. Each experience lasts one hour with thirty minutes of flying time. The cost for one plane is $195 and the other is $275. Since I know nothing about WWII planes (and my guess is that you don’t either) I won’t list the differences in the aircrafts here but suffice it to say they’re both really cool and you can get all the details on the museum’s web site (click on “Warbird Rides”). All passengers must be over the age of 18 and because this is a non-profit organization you can feel good about your purchase because the money is going to a good cause. Up, up and away!
For more ideas, check out our Valentine’s Day gift guide.

Friday Giveaway: Seraphin Frames

Thursday, February 11, Occhiali Modern Optics is hosting a trunk show with eyewear designers, Seraphin and Alain Mikkli from 5 pm to 7 pm. “Freshtinis” will be served. (Yes!) In honor of this event, Occhiali is providing us with a great piece for a giveaway. (It’s difficult to let this giveaway go, honestly.) But we’re giving away a pair of Seraphin frames. Note: prescription lenses will cost you and sunglass lenses are available. (Value between $200 and $300.)  Don’t you love the ones pictured above? Seraphin has a bit of a retro look, while Alain Mikkli, a French designer, goes more modern. Both lines are incredibly stylish and worn by celebrities. To win this pair, just fill out our form here and good luck. And we hope to see you at Occhiali on Thursday. Fashion mixed with any ‘tini gets our attendance. 8304 Preston Center Plaza. 214-368-2777. No RSVP required.

Pranaa Spa Offering Special Rose Treatments for Valentine’s Day

We at D love Dallas’ only Ayurvedic (ancient Indian treatment) spa, Pranaa, so much that we’ve written about them several times. Once here in D Beauty (when they practically made my allergies disappear), then on ShopTalk, and also when we named them the “Best Place to Align Your Chakras” in D Magazine’s 2008 Best of Big D issue. But if that doesn’t convince you to try them out then maybe their new rose massages and scrubs will be just what it takes to get you in the door. Rose oils and extracts have the ability to cleanse, hydrate and smooth skin so Pranaa has created several treatments utilizing this amazing flower. They’re offering a 60-minute Rose Infusion massage for $100, a 90-minute Rose Infusion massage with body polish for $150 and a 60-minute rose and sandalwood scrub for $100. Each treatment features a warm rose oil or lotion massage with an optional 15-minute rose petal infused steam for an additional $25. Couples can get pampered together in the same room so keep that in mind for an indulgent Valentine’s Day treat.

*For more great gift ideas, check out our Valentine’s Day gift guide.

Amanda Sterett Jewelry: ShopTalk Discount

Guys, pay attention, this local jewelry designer makes gems that your lady will love. Girls, make it easy on your man (or why not buy something special for yourself) and send him a (subtle) hint by letting them know about the special discount Amanda Sterett is offering our readers. Now through midnight on Valentine’s Day, shop her new website and get 20% off your order when you enter SHOPTALK at checkout. That includes everything from the designers line of colorful necklaces, earrings, and bracelets made of precious & semi-precious stones. These pink opal hoops are only $44 with the discount!

Valentine’s Day Treats Under $50: Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides at Watters Creek

Is romance your thing? Oh wait, you’re most likely female so my guess is that the answer is a resounding, “Yes!” Well, Watters Creek in Allen has a romantic deal for you. Just spend $50 or more at any of their restaurants or retailers between February 7 and 14 and receive a complimentary horse-drawn carriage ride (complete with chocolates and a long-stem rose) through the 52-acre Watters Creek development. The free carriage rides are only redeemable on Valentine’s Day (February 14 – just in case you live under a rock) between noon and 8pm and begin at the valet area near Grimaldi’s. Be sure to bring your $50 receipt as proof of purchase. Happy Romancing!

*For more ideas, check out our Valentine’s Day gift guide with plenty of ideas under $50.

The Dallas 2010 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

It’s finally up. Hopefully, we can help you get some shopping done! It’s all available here in Dallas, and it’s split up into convenient price categories: under $50, $50 to $150, and more than $150. Happy gift-giving.

Valentine’s Day Treats Under $50: Barse Bamboo Necklace

Ladies, follow these instructions. Cut and paste this blog and email it to your man. I know, it kind of ruins the surprise, but this incredibly cool hand-carved bamboo necklace from Barse is worth it. Plus, your sweetie will be thrilled with the price. It’s normally $125 but if he picks it up at one of the local Barse stores (Southlake or Sundance Square) on February 11th or 12th he can snag it for only $25! That leaves plenty of extra money to take you out for a romantic dinner, or send you a big bouquet of flowers. And you know you’d love that.

Valentine’s Day Treats Under $50: Personalized Hanky Panky Panties

This V-Day gift selection brought to you by Margaret. (Thank you again!) *Note: This might not be shipped in time for V-Day with regular ground mail.

Every woman loves a good pair of Hanky Panky panties. Personalize them, and your Valentine will love them, too. (See exhibit A for the underwear I’m making for my boyfriend Johnny Depp.) How about “I heart Fred”? Or go with something more general, like “I Love You.” (This is good if your date might be different next year.) Maybe add a nickname? (Fortunately, “Schmoopy” won’t fit.) Either way, these practical panties will be fun to wear and even more fun to expose, even if you and your cat are the only ones to see them on V-Day. To get a pair, go here, select from five styles, choose a color (from 37 colors!) and choose up to six characters. Pricing varies from $28 to $32 depending on the number of characters you choose. Enjoy!

Ps. Buy two pairs to make it over $50, and you’ll get free shipping.

Valentine’s Day Treats Under $50: Cymbidium Flowers

For the next 14 days, we’re going to offer you suggestions for cute V-Day presents for under $50. Buy ‘em for your friends, lovers, or hey, keep them for yourself. We would.

Today we’re starting with this Cymbidium arrangement, because what would Valentine’s Day be without flowers? Flowers can be so cliché, we know, but not the ones from Cymbidium, where arrangements are always gorgeous and modern. Flowers can be incredibly pricey, though, even at Cymbidium. Not this little beauty in a sleek black vase for $20, though. The Dainty, featured left, can be ordered online or in the store. If you’re looking something slightly more intricate, check out The Wink after the jump for $45.

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Friday Giveaway: Tees for Change

There’s nothing like a good tee. And a tee in soft, sustainable bamboo fabric, in beautiful colors, with an inspiring message, like the ones from Tees for Change? It really doesn’t get any better than that. These eco-friendly sweeties (a tree is planted for each tee purchased) come in pretty shades and have messages like “chase dreams,” “laugh often,” and “choose happiness.” Graphic tees feature simple artwork, like dandelions in a breeze and birds on a branch. We’re giving away a Tees for Change top, so here’s how you can win: fill out the ShopTalk form as usual, BUT, this time, visit the Tees for Change site, put the name of your favorite tee in the “Item you are registering to win” box, so we know the one you love the most. We’ll draw a winner on Monday. Good luck!

*Update: Sorry, guys. We’re giving away the Chase Dreams tee, actually. No options. Happens to be my fav, anyway Hopefully you look good in coral!

Exhale Spa + Dress for Success = Really Fun Discounted Spa Night

When the economy sucks, non-profit groups really suffer as you can imagine. Fortunately, we live in a place where groups band together to help each other out. (Well, at least, sometimes.) So thank you, Exhale Spa, for using your spa treatments to raise funds for the very deserving Dress for Success group (who dresses disadvantaged women, so they can get jobs). In this effort’s honor, Exhale Spa at the Hotel Palomar is offering a fun event, Relax. Unwind. Exhale., where guests can choose a massage, facial, mani, pedi, or all the above, and proceeds from the purchases will be donated to Dress for Success. Not a do-gooder? We’re not judging, but here’s the upside for YOU: all therapies are discounted. Plus, free wine and hors d’oevres will be served.  Says Dress for Success’ executive director: “These are all treatments that most of us pay for on a regular basis. Why not get them during a night of fun at a fabulous facility, with the added bonus of supporting women that need our help?” Couldn’t say it better myself. To participate, reserve your treatment NOW at www.dfsdallas.org. Thursday, February 18 from 5 pm to 9 pm. Photo stolen from Exhale Spa website

Ps. The first 50 people get swag bags at the door.

Forever 21: HTG81 for Kids at Galleria Dallas

Outfit your tots in fashionable finds for less at Forever 21, beginning tomorrow. The fast-fashion mecca is launching a collection for kids, called HTG81, for boys and girls ages 6 to 14. Find classic or trendy pieces, including denim, dresses, tops, shorts, bottoms and outerwear (all under $23!), at the Galleria Dallas store.

Good Deals on Designer Duds @ reFINEstyle.com

Get ready shoppers. You’re going to love this new web site. It’s called reFINEstyle.com, “an online fashion community and market place for new and pre-owned luxury apparel and accessories.” Basically, it’s like eBay, but way cooler and very user-friendly. The press release explains it best:

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Dallas Shop Sartel Featured in Elle

Sartel, one of our favorite local haunts, has been recognized by Elle magazine as one of its “Top Shops” this month. Congrats to Matthew Earnest and Lily Atherton Hanbury, co-owners and designers of Sartel! Be sure to stop in soon to take a peek at the sure-to-sellout spring collection.

West Village Hosts a Sidewalk Sale

We heart West Village, and we know you do, too. Mi Cocina, Haven, and Uptown Makeup…what more could you need? How about a sale? I need one of those, and I’m pretty sure you do, too. Get excited, then, for the West Village Buy Buy Winter Sidewalk Sale. Taking place from February 6-7, this sale will offer up racks and racks of fall and winter merchandise for up to 75 percent off. (I know I’m still looking for close-toed shoes, and a cozy sweater is never out of season.) Check out goods from Assembly, Epic Apparel, L. Bartlett, Via Pelle, Accents, and more. Saturday, February 6, from 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday, February 7, from 12 pm to 6 pm. Pencil this in your planner and head to West Village. 3699 McKinney Ave.