Dallas Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gift for Anyone Who Bathes

I’m not going to gush all over again about LAFCO New York’s new soap line. I’ll let you read that stuff here. But I will give you a quick rundown if the greatness of this soap line. Each bar is: softening, with a unique combo of both almond and coconut oils, comes in two sizes, and is available in 14 of the 36 House & House fragrances, like Daffodil, Marine, and Rosemary Eucalyptus. Buy one for $17 or a set of three for $34. Bar soap lovers and haters, whimsical bath takers, and practical showerers will all love. I promise. At LAFCO New York in Highland Park Village.

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Five Holiday Party Makeovers: Look 5

It’s Day 5 of our week of holiday makeovers.

This week, we’ve got five local makeup artists who are sharing their favorite festive makeup looks and the must-have tools. I’ve worked with or experienced first-hand the talent of each one of these beauty gurus, and I’m thrilled with each of the final selections.

Up next: a brown smoky eye with a precise red lip. (See all the looks here.)

photography courtesy of Andrea Kearney

The Artist: Andrea Kearney, regional manager and artist, Le Metiér de Beauté
The Look: a chocolaty smoky eye with defined black eyeliner and a perfect, crisp red lip that’s classy, elegant, and never goes out of style

The Top Tools:
1. Le Metiér de Beauté Precision Liquid Liner in Noir
2. Le Metiér de Beauté Dualistic Eye Pencil in Tamarack (smudged all over for smoky effect)
3. Le Metiér de Beauté Colour Core Moisture Stain Lipstick in China Beach

Where To Shop In Dallas This Weekend

Regardless of how warm it is outside, the holidays are coming. Take advantage of the sales this weekend to find things for those on your nice (okay, and naughty) list.

Jewel Rehab and Yomono Trunk Shows at ART is ART: Stop by Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm to check out local jewelry designers lines of new and vintage jewelry.

La Mariposa: 20 % off jewelry and 20% – 50% off all Dia de los Muertos folk art on Friday.

Jingle Bells Bazaar on Bishop: Stroll around the Bishop Arts District while supporting local vintage and handmade retailers on Saturday from 11 am to 8 pm. Merchants include F is for Frank, Sunny Trove and Indie Genius. After you’ve worked up an appetite, stop by the newly opened Emporium Pies.

Gemma Collection x Pure Barre: Say the magic words (“Pure Barre”) with any purchase over $50 and receive a coupon for a free class.

Holiday Markdowns at Julep: Markdowns at Julep start on Thursday. Stop by for 40% – 60% off selected sweaters, blouses, shoes and more.

Sip, Shop and Strut: This event, sponsored by Krimson and Klover, is a bit of a discount scavenger hunt. Stop by the host’s store, where you’ll pick up a stamp card featuring businesses like Kendra Scott, Gemma Collection, Melanie Gayle; all of the stops on the card will feature discounts. After having your card stamped at all of the locations, take your card to Cork Wine Bar to receive a holiday tote. Click here for more information.

Melanie Gayle‘s Coat Drive for Genesis Women’s Shelter: During the month of December, bring in a new or slightly used women or children’s coat and receive 20% off one item.

Margaux Anbouba is a ShopTalk Intern.