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Complimentary Facials (and Cocktails) at Facelogic Today

Today, from 10 am to 8 pm at Facelogic, if you head to the Highland Park location, you’ll get a free 20-minute MD Skincare facial. They’re calling the day “Glow and Go.” It may be a short facial, but it’s made up of two valuable procedures. One is an Alpha Beta Peel and the other is a skin care analysis, where you’ll get the 411 on your skin’s condition. Grab a complimentary cocktail while you’re there, too, and peruse the jewelry and art they’ll have set up in the shopping area. As if a peel and a drink aren’t enough, if you walk out having purchased an MD Skincare product worth $25, you’ll walk away with a $10 Facelogic gift card, too. Call right now and book an appointment for today. 214-696-3223

Madewell Event Happening Tonight

Don’t forget about the great sale and fun party we told you about at Madewell tonight! After all, who doesn’t love to party and shop?

Wine Walk Through Cedar Springs

Cedar Springs hosts a wine walk tonight. Five dollars is all it takes to get free-flowing wine from participating stores on our favorite gayborhood streets–pick up your glass from Buli Cafe’s tent. Full disclosure: there is an interesting mix of participants. (Read: Condom Sense.) Definitely head to Nuvo. Not only will you fill up your glass here, you’ll take 20 percent off your purchase from 6 pm to 9 pm. Look for one-of-a-kind gifts and an amazing card selection. You can stop in Outlines Men’s Wear, Union Jack, and Skivvies (an undies store) for your favorite metro man (and more wine and discounts). Buy a product, get one 50 percent off at Zen Salon. And, heck, after all the wine, maybe, just maybe, you’ll stop in Condom Sense, too. Check out shopcedarsprings.com for more information.

Get 20 Percent off at Madewell’s Denim After Dark Party

Madewell has become my new obsession (even though it’s been at NorthPark for four years now). In case you’re like me and have never heard of it, allow me to enlighten you. First I thought it was a boutique, however, I did my research and discovered it is actually owned by J.Crew. These two stores may share a CEO, but imagine Madewell as the hip, younger sister of J.Crew, who always looks perfectly undone. Plus, ShopTalkers will love the frugalista price point, with most denim at $80. Even better, moms and daughters can shop together! I love finding a store that my mother and I can both shop at (because then she usually buys me something).

To become as obsessed as I am, stop by Denim After Dark at Madewell this Thursday night from 7 pm to 9 pm. You’ll get 20 percent off all jeans, sweet treats from Citizen Sweet, and you can shop to the beats of a live set by DJ Select with cocktail in-hand. Still in college? Bring your student ID so you can get 15 percent off all merchandise in the store. Also, if you’re like me and have to hem every pair of jeans you buy, Madewell is offering free hemming Thursday night. So bring mom and let the in-store stylists dress you from head to toe for spring. NorthPark Center. Just show up to attend; no RSVPs required. 214-363-5414

V.O.D., Jane Aldridge, and Free Cocktails, Oh My!

We take pride in feeling like we discovered the lovely, talented, and (super) young Jane Aldridge first. Don’t know her? You’re one of the last. It’s okay, though, you can catch up here. Once you have, you’ll know that you can’t wait to see her and her mom at V.O.D. today. Rachel reports:

Take a detour on your way home from work today and stop by V.O.D. in Victory Park. You won’t want to miss this trunk show given by Atlantis Home and Sea of Shoes (yes, as in Jane Aldridge). Grab a free cocktail and peruse through their collection of  ’70s and ’80s bold statement jewelry and belts. (Like the pieces pictured left.) They will be there from 6 pm to 9 pm, so stop by anytime!

And read about the new jacket fashioned by the fashionable duo here.

Free Spa Night at V Spa

V Spa and online health newsletter Good News Girlz host “Fall in Love with Yourself” night. Sounds good to us. The evening will feature wine and light bites, mini spa treatments, mini manis or pedis, makeup refreshers, vintage clothing from Still Haute!, and prizes up for grabs. It’s free to attend, but you have to RSVP to rsvp@goodnewsgirlz.com. Men are welcome and the valet parking at V Spa is complimentary. Thursday, February 18 from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Makeovers and Valentini’s for Valentine’s Day

Aside from weddings, what’s a better excuse to have your makeup professionally done than a hot V-Day date? Exactly. There are none. With that said, head on over to Uptown Makeup this weekend for their Valentine’s Makeover Event, featuring makeovers (obv.) and Valentini’s. While there is a two product minimum purchase with each makeover, trust us… they’ve got such a great selection, it’ll be hard to stick to just two. Saturday from 10 am-7pm and Sunday 1pm-6pm. Email mara@shopuptownmakeup.com to make an appointment.

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!

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.

Big Sales at the Decorative Center Dallas

What’s the Dallas Decorative Center you ask? A space containing 40 showrooms bursting at the seams with home furniture and accessories. But what does this particular event include you want to know? Two showrooms, Scott + Cooner and McGannon, designer George Cameron Nash, tons of furniture, lighting, and other home accessories in sample sales and on clearance, and Bloody Marys all around. Get your shop on January 15 through January 16 from 10 am to 5 pm. Decorative Center Dallas. 1617 Hi Line Dr., Ste. 420 and 440 and the sidewalks in front of Scott + Cooner.

FIG Finale is Finally Here

Our favorite time of year is here again, the F.I.G. Finale. We suggested it as a stocking stuffer, remember? You know the drill: designer goods, for up to 75 percent off, from all the cute local boutiques. Women’s, men’s, kids’, accessories, shoes, the works. VIP tickets will get you in earlier and supply you with cocktails while you shop. (You know we love a good drink with our shopping.) VIP night is Thursday, January 14 from 6 pm to 9 pm. The ticket goes for $50. Don’t worry, though. The rest of the F.I.G. sale–which is just as fabulous–runs Friday, from 11 am to 8 pm, to Saturday, from 11 am to 5 pm. Ticket prices run as follows: $12 bought in advance online, $15 at the door, or $20 for a two-day pass. Buy them all here. 1807 Ross Ave. (Conveniently directly across from D’s offices, I should add.) Thursday, January 14 to Saturday, January 16.

*Update: FYI: From the marketing coordinator: “Some retailers will be taking credit cards and the front desk will accept cards and cash. We also have an ATM on site, if needed!”

Ella Bleu After Christmas Spa Party and Dress Sale

When Christmas is over and all that gift money is burning a hole in your Louis Vuitton head over to Ella Bleu for some shopping fun. From 6-9pm on Monday, December 28 dresses will be 25% off, just in time for those New Year’s eve parties. Sip on complimentary cocktails, indulge in a free facial and peruse the WINspa cosmeceutical line (exclusive to Ella Bleu) that the boutique will be introducing that night. RSVP to 972-398-8633 or melissa@shopellableu.com.

Get Discounted Last Minute Gifts at Tuesday’s Stoneleigh Spa Party

Save 30% on holiday retail items at the Stoneleigh Spa party on Tuesday, December 22 from 5-7:30pm. Receive a free Naturopatch Body Patch with every purchase, enjoy winter cocktails, indulge in a complimentary Diamond Peel treatment, and take part in Billy Jealousy giveaways and raffle drawings. RSVP to spa@stoneleighhotel.com.

Spa Party at The Stoneleigh Tomorrow Night

Complimentary neck and shoulder massages, free hot spiced cider cocktails, mini makeovers, and complimentary goodie bags are all on the menu Thursday night at The Spa at the Stoneleigh. You’ll also be able to get a skincare consultation with a rep from Sonya Dakar and take 50 percent off the price of mineral makeup. The Spa at the Stoneleigh. 5 pm to 7 pm. An RSVP is required: spareception@stoneleighhotel.com.

Welcome New Affordable Accessories Shop in Allen: Panacea

Don’t balk at the fact that you may have to take a thirty-minute trip up 75 to get there. If you are in the market for some of-the-moment affordable costume jewelry, this new shop is worth the trip, we promise! Owner, Vivian Ho has plenty of experience in the business as a wholesaler (her showroom is Kenze Panne at the DMC) and based on a lack she saw in the market, she  has ventured into retail with a shop of her own, Panacea. Situated on a corner in Watters Creek shopping center in Allen, the store is stocked (we could have spent hours in there, seriously) to the brim with current trendy (studs, stones, mixed metal, feathers, etc) jewelry and accessories (belts, scarves, headbands, handbags). Most items are under $35, but certainly don’t appear so (see some more photos after the jump). They will celebrate their grand opening with a bash from 3PM-5PM this Saturday. In addition to gathering some great gifts for all of your fashionable friends, get a gift for yourself for attending – gift bags and give-away’s are part of the celebration! See you there. (more…)

Party for Hiatus’ (the Aveda Salon) Birthday

Hiatus is turning two. What does this mean for you? Discounted gift cards, complimentary mini-spa treatments, door prizes, hors d’oeuvres and drinks. 5560 West Lovers Ln., Ste. 250. 214-352-4111 or hiatusspa.com.

This is going on right now and lasts until 7 pm tonight!

Bobby Schandra Trunk Show

He’s our own Dallas handbag and jewelry designer. (We told you about him here.) Tonight from 6 pm to 9 pm, he’ll introduce his exotic bag collection, cocktail ring collection, and great gift-y stuff for under $50. Ashton Club House. 6 pm to 9 pm.

DeNovo Spa Event (Think Discounted Botox, Free Hair Consultations, and Complimentary Booze)

DeNovo salon and med spa is hosting a spa event tomorrow, Wednesday, December 2. (Can you believe it’s already December?) Staff members will be handing out 20 percent off cards for all med spa services. (The list of treatments includes Botox, Zerona, Microdermabrasion, photofacials, laser hair removal, etc.) Unfortunately, it doesn’t work with the plastic surgery menu at deNovo, so you can’t take 20 percent off your boob job. But you CAN use the card for hair and skin treatments, too, which include facials, massages, manis and pedis, waxing, and then the usual gamut of hair treatments from cuts and styling to coloring and updos. At the event you’ll be able to grab a drink and a plate of food and sit down with staff plastic surgeons, hair stylists, and aestheticians for free consultations, too. Then enter your name in the raffles for a shot at winning services and products. The event takes place from 5 pm to 8 pm tomorrow. deNovo. 2603 Oak Lawn, Suite 100. 214-219-4100 or www.denovospa.com.

Assembly + Real Estate Party = Discounts and Free Food, Drinks, and Prizes for You

Dave Perry-Miller and Associates–surely you’ve seen the company’s signs everywhere–are throwing a little real estate soirée at Assembly in West Village Thursday, Nov. 19 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Here’s what it means to you, my non-real-estate-y friends: 20 percent discounts on Assembly goods, free food from Bella, free drinks, and possible free prizes, including a $200 gift certificate to the store. If you’re into real estate, that’s a bonus. 3699 McKinney Ave. 214-219 9991

“Pamper Yourself Night” at Mockingbird Station Tonight

As part of the Station’s Cause for Celebration line-up (“community-oriented events every Wednesday evening during the holidays”), Pamper Yourself Night will feature mini-facials, massages, and hand massages, free with a donation to Genesis Women’s Shelter. The masseurs will be lined up near PURE Dental. (If you choose to pay for a teeth whitening special during the evening, PURE will also donate a portion of the proceeds to Genesis.) Billy Jealousy reps will also be at PURE for the mini-facials. The hand massagers will be located at Michael Raymond Salon, where you can also get make-up touch-ups, some hot chocolate or tea, and a free Aveda shampoo sample with a $5 donation. It’s a night full of minis, but your donation can be mini, too.

Hemline, Lou Lou, and Mine Host Some Holiday Shopping

Thursday, Nov. 19 all three stores will be open until 8 pm. Drink a glass of wine, snack on some munchies, and take 25 percent off every purchase you make. 4439 Lovers Lane. 214-559-3600

Adriana Carador Trunk Show This Saturday

If you aren’t familiar with Adriana Carador’s jewelry line now is the time to check it out – not just online but in person as well. She’ll be having a trunk show this Saturday, November 14 from 3-6:30pm. It’s an invite-only event but if you email Victoria Flores at victoria.flores@adrianacarador.com she can most likely get you in. Sip champagne while perusing Carador’s gorgeous, colorful designs which aren’t sold anywhere else in Dallas. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase to a piece of jewelry that you will wear (and love) for years to come. Make it an early Christmas present – for yourself. You deserve it!

Meet Designer Rozae Nichols at Thursday’s Fashion Dish Luncheon

Rozae Nichols, known for her “artfully unique” designs, will be attending the Fashion Dish Luncheon this Thursday, November 5 at 11am at Craft (n the W hotel). In collaboration with The Shak, this event will also feature a trunk show of Nichols eponymous line where guests can shop her fall 2009 and spring 2010 collections. Tickets are $45/person and reservations are required. Contact W Dallas – Victory at 214-397-4106 to secure your seat. A portion of proceeds will benefit Two by Two for AIDS and Art. A great meal, great fashion and great company for a great cause - what more could you want? (While the next logical statement would be to quote Tony the Tiger, I just can’t do it. )

7 For All Mankind Party at NorthPark Store

If you are a fan of Seven jeans then you won’t want to miss their party this Saturday, November 7 from 2-5pm at the NorthPark store. Guests can sip cocktails and nibble tasty bites as they shop the new Holiday 2009 collection. A local DJ will be pumping out the tunes and exclusive artwork ,curated by Liliana Bloch of THE MAC and Hugo Garcia Urrutia of Decorazon Gallery, will be on display. So get on it!

Trick or Treat Happy Hour and Spa Goodies The Ritz-Carlton Spa

For the first 75 people who reserve a spot, the spa at the Ritz will offer a free happy hour Halloween event, which will include complimentary mini-margaritas, guacamole, gelato, chair massages, make-up consultations, trick-or-treat bags with spa and salon samples, and a 25 percent discount on retail purchases and treatments booked during the evening. We’ve been to these Ritz spa events before, and we’ve told you we love them. They’re worth your while for an hour or two during the week. Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 pm. Ritz-Carlton Spa.