D

Skinny Bitch Author at The Joule for Vegan Desserts and Book Signing

In honor of the launch of her website HealthyBitchDaily.com, Kim Barnouin, New York Times bestselling author New York Times of Skinny Bitch, will host a happy hour celebration downtown with vegan desserts and organic wine. If you haven’t checked out www.healthybitchdaily.com yet, it’s a straight-forward healthy living advice blog without the sugar coating and with a dollop of fun sarcasm. To toast to the author behind it all, head to The Joule Nov. 4 from 6 pm to 8 pm. 1530 Main St. 214-748-1300. To attend, RSVP to RSVP.03321@luxurycollection.com.

NYLO Hosts Makeup & Martinis Thursday Night

Interested in grabbing a drink after work? Already have a girls’ happy hour planned? Why not shake (or stir) it up and take it over to Plano’s NYLO hotel for Dior-tinis and Christian Dior cosmetics? The hotel is hosting the Dior makeup artist team for a night of makeup tips and sips. You can shop the cosmetic collection and even get some one-on-one time with an artist. To book an appointment with an artist, RSVP to Lindsey Murphy at 972-963-9091. Otherwise, we’ll see you there. Thursday, Oct. 1 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Save the Date: Slocum Street Style

Time to mark your calendars–in pen, if you please–for Slocum Street Style on October 8 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. What’s Slocum Street Style, you ask? Well, it’s this super fun event–presented by the good people at D Home and Slocum Street Antiques and Design Association–where you have the opportunity to pop into more than 30 showrooms and galleries on Slocum Street. You can snack on fabulous hors d’oeuvres from Savor Dallas participating restaurants (like Go Fish, Hibashi Teppan Grill, Paciugo Gelato, and more) and drink adult drinks while you shop! You will also be powerless to resist the holiday spirit when you check out a number of gorgeous wreaths created by local designers. Best of all: proceeds from the event benefit Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA). See you there.

Brow’sing at Calypso: Part II

If you missed it last weekend, you’re in luck, because it’s happening again this Sunday.
What: “Brow’sing”  at Calypso
When: Sunday, July 12  2PM-5PM
Where: Calypso at The Plaza at Preston Center
Details: Free brow-waxing by Kimberly Peacock (she uses the good stuff – Cirepil Blue) while you sip mimosa’s and shop the spring/summer sale. Everything’s marked down 20%-70% off, including popular items, like the “Hester” tunic (I got the black one last weekend…perfect beach cover-up).
Bonus: Enter to win a $500 wardrobe from Calypso. Winner will be selected on July 29th, during an in-store cocktail party.

“Brow’sing” at Calypso: Summer Sale and Free Brow-Shaping Sunday

What: “Brow’sing”  the “Wear Now Sale” at Calypso
When: Sunday, July 12  2PM-5PM
Where: Calypso St. Barth at The Plaza at Preston Center
Details: Free brow-shaping by Kimberly Peacock (who’s also a talented hair stylist at Dear Clark Hair Studio) while you sip mimosa’s and shop the spring/summer sale at Calypso. Everything’s marked down 20%-70% off, including designs by Chan Luu and the popular “Rowena” dress (pictured at left).
Bonus: Enter to win a $500 wardrobe from Calypso. Winner will be selected on July 29th, during an in-store cocktail party.

See you there!

Hit Krimson & Klover Before the Big Sale is Over

Krimson & Klover’s big summer sidewalk sale begins this Thursday, June 9. Score spring and summer items for up to 60% off. And to top it off happy hour will last the entire week end (whoop! whoop!) so you can sip while you shop. But be careful – that has gotten me into trouble more than once…

Aesthetic Elegance, Abi Ferrin and Jeremy from The Bachelorette Whoop It Up at Bella

Last night I attended the Aesthetic Elegance party at Bella. This med spa offers all kinds of face and body-enhancing procedures under the supervision of Dr. Maryann Prewitt. They were promoting a new Botox-alternative, Dysport, that claims to show results in 1-2 days (as opposed to Botox which they said takes 8-10 days) and it apparently lasts longer too. We watched a brave volunteer get it injected into her forehead. For about 30 minutes after the “shots” it looked like she had four big mosquito bites but once they “soaked in” there were no signs of trauma to the skin. I have to admit I’m tempted… We’ll see if my vanity wins out over my nerves. It’s a tight race, for sure.  (more…)

Hester Coming to V.O.D.

Exciting fashion news for Dallas! Designing duo and former Men’s Vogue editors, Mauricio Quezada and Tasha Green of Hester will be on a road-trip from New York to L.A., hitting up key cities (of course Dallas is on the list) and select boutiques (of course V.O.D. is one of them) to host trunk shows and introduce their much talked about body-hugging designs to customers. Mark your calendars now for Saturday, June 20th and look forward to shopping the spring line, meeting the designers, and placing special orders for the fall 2009 collection at V.O.D. You can follow them through their journey if you wish…they will be documenting their experiences on Style.com’s blog, Style File (the first post is expected to go up any day now).

Billy Reid “Whiskey Wednesday” Sale Tonight

Two things your man probably appreciates: Billy Reid’s southern-chic styles (as seen at left) and a glass of good whiskey. Put them together and you get “Whiskey Wednesday”, an event that he may actually be interested in attending. Stock up on select spring merchandise up to 50% off while you sip Woodford Reserve and enjoy a little live music from 6 PM-9PM tonight at the Billy Reid boutique at NorthPark Center. Ladies, this is a good time to get started on those Father’s Day gifts. A little southern comfort never hurts.

Fashion Dish Luncheon, Cocktails, and Trunk Show with Designer Loris Diran

Need lunch plans for tomorrow? How about this: a Craft lunch, Grey Goose cocktail, and presentation of Loris Diran’s spring/summer 2009 collection by the man himself. Craft is delicious, and cocktails are a life saver. But the best part of this PinkMemo.com-sponsored luncheon is sure to be Diran’s newest collection and trunk show. The line is inspired by floral beauty: petal and blossom shapes and intricate layers of fabrics. But it’s not all frills. The collection features colors like cream, black, and pewter, giving it a darker edge. This luncheon is part of W Dallas-Victory’s Fashion Dish series, so if you can’t make this lunch, there are more to come. Cost is $45 and a percentage of sales from lunch and trunk show sales will go to Two by Two for AIDS and Art. Wednesday, May 20. 11 am. 2440 Victory Park Ln. RSVP to 214-397-4106 or RSVP.01521@whotels.com.

Let’s Make a Deal

Daily Candy has teamed up with some of our favorite local shops to offer savvy shoppers a chance to name their own price! Sip & shop current spring/summer merchandise from stores such as Melanie Gayle, Kacky & Carl, and Betty Cupcake (and more) at the Dragon Den at Hotel ZaZa next Tuesday from 6 PM – 8 PM. See something you like? Name your price. i.e. A dress from Melanie Gayle is priced at $255, but you only want to pay $150 for it…make an offer and see if they accept. Deal or no deal? Something tells us with all the women that consider shopping a sport in this town, things could get interesting and some good deals will be made. See you there!

What To Do May 28: Summer 2009 Hair Color & Swimwear Preview at NYLO

Have you been to NYLO in Plano yet? I haven’t. But I now have the perfect excuse to go: the 2009 Hair Color & Swimwear Preview, presented by Blaine’s Color, D Beauty, and Everything but Water, from 7-9 pm.  Thankfully, I will NOT be modeling the swimwear; I’m simply there to represent and enjoy a Grey Goose cocktail (or two) and some nibbles from Chef Wiley. Oh, and to check out the latest in swimwear fashion and hair trends. Attendance is limited so you must e-mail rsvp@blainescolor.com to secure your spot.

Champagne and Betsey Johnson Poolside at the W Dallas-Victory

The best nights in the world are the ones that unite champagne and fashion. But add a little spa to it, and you’ve got heaven. Let me introduce to you, then, Wednesday night’s Martini & Rossi event at the W. RSVP today to test the new Rosé sparkling wine, munch on sweets from Dimples Cupcakes (like the ones they’ll cause your rear), and get a preview of Betsey Johnson’s spring fashions. Bliss Spa staff will be close by for hand and arm massages. RSVP to mhicket@nikecomm.com or 646-645-3411. 2440 Victory Park Ln.

 *Update: The event has been moved from the WET Deck on the sixteenth floor to the Social on the second floor.

Spa Happy Hour

I wish “spa” and “happy hour” were always in the same sentence. It is on May 20. The Ritz-Carlton Spa is hosting another happy hour event. They describe it as “mini-treatments at mini-prices to be accompanied by complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.” Kristin and I went to the last one, and we call it fabulous. It’s the perfect, girly way to unwind after a long day–or even a short day. If it’s like the last one, there will be nonstop cocktails, delicious snacks, and talented spa staff to provide amazing mini spa sessions, like the Sole Revival Food Treatment, Wild Lime Botanical Scalp Massage, and Mini-Massage. All this for $25. (That’s entrance to the event and one 15-minute treatment.) Trust us, it’s worth breaking away from your Lean Cuisine-on-the-couch-after-work routine for. Tell your BFF. Spa Happy Hour runs from 6 pm to 8 pm at The Ritz-Carlton. 2121 McKinney Ave. Call 214-922-4820 to reserve your spot.

Ps. If you book a full treatment during this event, you’ll get a 20 percent discount.

Barefoot at the Belmont Sched Update

You remember this? Yes. Good. Well, here’s the April update straight from crackerjack intern Kellyn Curtis.

Thursday nights just got a little happier. Locals are flocking to Oak Cliff’s hilltop oasis BarBelmont to enjoy live music and delicious cocktails. Nestled in the swanky Belmont Hotel, the hotspot just announced a stellar live music lineup and happy hour specials for April. Every Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m., beer and wine by the glass are $1 off. (Well drinks are $1 off all night). Live music starts at 6:30, but you might want to get there early to snag a good seat. Great music, cheap drinks, and a gorgeous view of the Dallas skyline—I couldn’t think of a better way to relax after a long day at the office. Here is the upcoming schedule: April 9, Regie Rueffer; April 16, Honky Tonk DFW; April 23, Dustin Morris; April 30, David Garza.

Need a New Happy Hour Spot?

Wednesdays and Thursdays through April and May hit up the patio at Bolla (at the Stoneleigh Hotel) for drink specials and complimentary treats from the restaurant’s new spring menu. I went last week (or was it two weeks ago?), and it was fantastic—great location (perfect for people-watching the folks at the Stoneleigh P) and chic scene without the fuss (annoyance?) of Uptown riffraff. Also there was lots of bubbly, which may or may not have contributed to my glowing review. Happy hour is from 5:30 to 7:30. Bring your credit card.

Hookers Delight Martini Glasses

Our friend Jamie received some information on these unusual martini glasses and immediately thought of me–though she refused to elaborate why. But whatever. So what’s the story on these things? They’re martini glasses that come equipped with a gold-plated hook and chain to slay olives. This is how the Charles and Marie press release describes them: “Completely unnecessary, yet amazingly beautiful and lovely.” Too bad the name of the glass is so unfortunate, but if you are of the mindset that nothing says wedding reception like “hookers delight,” you better start cutting some guests. You’re limited to 80 pieces.