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Big Sale at Melanie Gayle

Celebrate the one-year anniversary of Melanie Gayle’s second store at The Shops at Legacy this week end (today through Sunday) with a 25% storewide discount. Owner Melanie Ramon has a great eye for what Dallas (and Plano!) girls like. I never leave her store without coveting at least half her inventory. And if that isn’t enough incentive to check out Melanie’s goods, both her stores (Snider Plaza and The Shops at Legacy) are offering up to 40% off select fall merchandise. Last one there’s a rotten egg!

AuctionHaus Open Tomorrow

As if I weren’t in enough trouble with all the money we’ve spent on Peggy’s Folly – the infamous third Friday AuctionHaus sale will be from noon until 4pm this Friday.  The Scott + Cooner Warehouse is packed with modern treasures -  including new floor samples,  classic iconic pieces, and even a full Pedini kitchen!  You can choose from a huge selection of vendors such as Cassina, Flou, Cappellini, and Baleri Italia all at deep discounts – really deep.  I swear I won’t be at  2150 Irving Blvd tomorrow.

Big Art Sale at Banks Fine Art

Banks Fine Art lost its lease and is moving to Slocum Street. (2010 Slocum St. to be exact.) What does this mean for us? Massive sale. Prepare to take 50 to 75% off more than 1,000 original oil paintings. These could make really fabulous, personal gifts, too. The sale will end Dec. 19. Banks Fine Art. 1231 Dragon St. 214-352-1811 or www.banksfineart.com.

‘Tis the Season for Dallas Sample Sales

Here’s another one. The annual Dallas Sample Sale at Dallas Market Center is here again, and as always, the admission is free, there are hundreds of booths, and giveaways happen daily. You’ll find women’s, men’s, and kids’ clothing, jewelry, home goods, toys, food, furniture, art, etc. at wholesale prices. And, if you bring a canned good for the Resource Center of Dallas, you’ll be entered to win a $100 gas card. Friday, Nov. 6 from 10 am to 7 pm; Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 am to 7 pm; and Sunday, Nov. 8 from 11 am to 5 pm. Dallas Market Center. 2100 Stemmons Freeway.

Tomorrow Night: $500 Gift Bag

At least, that’s what they’re saying. Don’t forget the Nicole William’s Girl On Top event at The Limited at NorthPark. If you can’t make Wednesday night’s event, there’s another one on Thursday at The Limited Galleria. If you RSVP, you’ll partake in schmoozing with the other Dallas ladies that have come to participate, free Girl On Top cocktails for three hours, career advice from author of Girl On Top, Nicole Williams, and a 40 percent discount off The Limited’s new business wear. (Yes, yes, and the gift bag.) Both nights run from 6 pm to 9 pm. RSVP here and enter D Magazine in the “How did you hear about GOT?” field. We’ll see you there.

*Update: I was just told gift bags are first-come, first served basis.

Take $50 at The Shak for OU/TX Weekend

In honor of OU/TX weekend–notice I say OU/TX, not TX/OU–The Shak is offering up a $50 coupon. Print the coupon after the jump to receive your discount on purchases that are $200 or more. The offer is valid from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17. (more…)

Sale at NorthPark’s Intimacy – Perhaps the Greatest Bra Store Ever

Several of the D staffers recently attended the opening of the bra specialty store, Intimacy and wow, were we blown away. Most bra stores/departments carry a limited amount of sizes (American sizing) but Intimacy carries mostly European lines which have almost double the amount of sizes. We all came out of there not only feeling bra-educated but with bras that actually fit perfectly. One of the unique things about this store is that they offer free fittings with one of their specialists (make an appointment through their web site). You get your own private dressing room and one of the specialists goes out into the store to pick bras she thinks will work for you. You then proceed to try them on (yes, in front of her but don’t be shy – they do this all day and I’m sure they have seen more breasts than most men) and discuss why each one works or doesn’t work. In the end, you’ll have a new (and improved) bra size. The bras probably cost more than you are used to paying (average is probably around $100) but the folks at Intimacy believe they should last you a couple of years. Plus, they do free alterations. (more…)

Peacock Alley on RueLaLa.com Tomorrow

Dress your nest in Peacock Alley for less on RueLaLa.com tomorrow. For those of you who live under a rock and don’t know what Rue La La is yet, it’s an invitation-only online destination where members can shop private sale (big discounts!) boutiques, filled with designer duds, home decor, spa services, and more for 2-3 days only. Not a member yet? Not to worry, use this link to sign-up now: http://www.ruelala.com/invite/squadri. Happy shopping!

Melanie Gayle Fall Launch Event Tomorrow

Head over to the Melanie Gayle Snider Plaza location tomorrow from 6-8 p.m. for their fall kick-off party and an Amanda Sterret trunk show. In addition to basking in the glow of Sterret’s fantastic jewelry, enjoy storewide discounts like 15% off any purchase up to $100, 20% off purchases between $100 and $350 and 25% off purchases over $350. The discounts will be valid at both store locations and through Saturday, September 19th. Melanie always has a great selection of pieces so don’t miss out on this opportunity to get something tres chic for tres cheap!

West Village Buy Buy Summer Sidewalk Sale

This sidewalk shopping extravaganza in will feature racks of spring and summer styles at up to 75 percent off. Stores participating include Assembly, Epic Apparel, L. Bartlett, Via Pelle, Accents, and The Glass Slipper.The sales are happening to make room for new fall fashion, but the good news is, here in Texas, the warm weather provides plenty more time to wear the summer styles, so go stimulate that economy. Saturday, September 12 from 10 am to 10 pm, and Sunday, September 13 from 12 pm to 6 pm. West Village. 3600 McKinney Ave. (image of Sam Edelman sandals at L. Bartlett)

The Gypsy Wagon’s Ridiculous Two-Day Sale

If you love a bargain, you definitely need to stop by The Gypsy Wagon today or tomorrow. For two days only, the funky little shop we love so much is having a big ol’ yard sale. Get deep discounts on shirts, dresses, tchotchkes, and more. I snagged a cute cowl-neck top regulary priced at more than 100 bucks for a mere $20. Told you the discounts were deep. It’s cash or check only for the outside bargains, and the sale ends Saturday at 6 pm. In other words, hurry!

Design Your Own Purse At StellaDallas

There really is something special about owning something one-of-a-kind. Here’s your perfect opportunity: StellaDallas is hosting a Design-Your-Own-Purse party. 1143 LILL Studio will bring a bunch of fabric and bag samples and let guests choose how to create their own handbag. (Check out the example featured left.) All orders placed during the party will get 20 percent off and the bag will be ready to ship in three to four weeks from Chicago. Cocktails and treats will be served. 4346 Lovers Ln. 214-691-0000 or www.shopstelladallas.com

*Sorry! Forgot to include the date and time. The party is on Friday, August 21 from 6 pm to 9 pm!

Huge Sale at Parkerhawn Vintage Shop!

This fab vintage shop—to whom we just gave a Best of Big D award—is hosting a Brown Bag Blowout Sale on August 22 from 12 pm to 5 pm. Prices on all pieces in the store are being dropped to make room for the fall supply. (Nothing in the store will be priced at more than $20!) Add this to the fact that this sale takes place during tax free weekend, and you vintage lovers have got yourself a dream shopping experience. Parkerhawn Vintage.

Billy Reid End-of-Season Sale this Weekend

Some of the guys and girls in our office were sad to see the Billy Reid headquarters move to Alabama, mostly because that meant their big warehouse sales would be a thing of the past. Lucky for us and you, they are having a huge sale (up to 75% off) to clear out all spring and summer inventory to make room for fall August 14-16 at the Billy Reid store in NorthPark. All Billy Reid stores have shipped their sale merchandise to the Dallas location, so there will be plenty to choose from, including shirts as low as $35, tees at $20, polos at $29, and pants at $70 and below, as well as 20% off the lowest price on all women’s sale items. Now, that’s what we call Southern Hospitality.

Renee Rouleau Anniversary Sale Ends This Sunday, August 16

Forgive us for not alerting you sooner. It’s a terrible thing, being too busy to blog—especially when we’re talking about a sale on some of our favorite skincare products! I’ve been using Renee Rouleau products since last fall, and I’ve noticed a tremendous improvement in the texture of  my skin. Well, this week, through Sunday, you can get 15% off anything you need. Just go to the Renee Rouleau web site and use code W2009 at checkout.

Buy One, Get One Free Nail Polish from Misa

The ShopTalk sale starts today! (See below for details.) Call or email Misa to get a free nail polish with the purchase of another. (Polish on left is Can’t Nobody Take Me Down from Misa’s fall I’m Only Human collection.)

Misa Nail Polish Sale for ShopTalkers

From Monday, Aug. 10 to Wednesday, Aug. 12, Misa Cosmetics if offering ShopTalkers a buy one, get one free deal on any Misa color. Polishes are $7.50. Select colors from the Misa website and make your purchase by calling 610-461-3616 or emailing misapromotions@gmail.com. Make sure you mention ShopTalk to get in on the deal. I love, love, love the colors from Misa’s newest fall collection I’m Only Human (see swatches below and purple bottle left in Sorry Just Can’t Help It–purple nail polish is big for fall). Misa has a great collection of neutrals, but if you want to take a walk on the wild side, check out Dance Fever, which features jet black, glittery gold, and shimmery steel.

New York Fashion Week, Spring 2010

Fall hasn’t even arrived, but Spring 2010 is already on the minds of those in the fashion industry. The schedule of shows – taking place September 10-17 -  has been announced for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York and registration for press and industry-insiders is open. What designer’s collections are you looking forward to seeing ShopTalkers?

Storewide Sale At Ella Bleu

Beginning tomorrow Ella Bleu will be offering many of their wares at 75% off, and whatever isn’t 75% off will be at least 10% off. This very reasonably priced boutique always has great pieces you can’t find elsewhere. So head over to The Shops at Legacy for some great deals. The sale ends Sunday so get on it!

FIG Finale Sale Begins August 28

One of our favorite sales of the year is upon us, the  FIG Finale. This semi-annual event hosted by the Fashion Industry Gallery begins Friday, August 28 and ends Saturday, August 29. It features women’s, men’s and children’s clothes, shoes and accessories from designers and local retailers at rock-bottom prices. Tickets are $12 if purchased on the FIG website (link above) or by calling 214.748.4344 ext. 326, or $15 at the door. Two day passes are also available for $20.

If you are a true Dallas fashionista then I suggest purchasing a ticket to the Thursday night VIP party. For $50 you’ll get complimentary valet parking (Thursday only), the opportunity to shop the sale that night, cocktails, and a pass to re-enter the sale on Friday and Saturday.

With an ATM on site and cash and credit cards accepted you have no excuse not to shop. (Recession? What recession?) Mark those calendars, save those pennies and gather your girlfriends. I’ve been to this sale many times and believe me, it is top notch. The selection is fantastic and plentiful. It’s a girl’s dream come true.

Jimmy Choo Sale & Vince Opening at Highland Park Village

If you’ve been craving the “cora” or “caviar” but couldn’t bare to spend the extra cash, now’s your chance to get them 65% off at Jimmy Choo in Highland Park Village through August 2. Be on the lookout for Vince to open at the end of summer in a portion of the space previously occupied by Harold’s. The L.A.-based line, best known for their stylish cashmere sweaters, is opening a 1,450 square foot store that will offer both men’s and women’s collections.

Drink & Deal Shopping Event

There isn’t much I love more than drinking and shopping (besides pizza and taking naps), so every drink/shop event has my attention right off the bat. Pink Memo is sponsoring this Drink & Deal Tuesday event, which will feature $5 cocktails and merch from Betty Cupcake, LINUS, Kacky & Carl, Melanie Gayle, L. Bartlett, and Mine Boutique, on which you get to name your price and make a deal. Here’s how it works: you name a price, say $200 rather than $300, the store decides deal or no deal. Pretty good, right? Tuesday, July 28. 6 pm to 8 pm. Uptown Ballroom at Hotel ZaZa. 2332 Leonard St.

Sale of the Week

Check our Shopping tab (look in the upper left corner) for the latest and greatest sale this week. Hint: It’s Hemline and it’s GOOD.

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.

Elaine Turner’s Pink Party at NorthPark

Don’t miss Elaine Turner’s Pink Party this weekend at the NorthPark store. This end-of-season sale begins tomorrow, July 17 and runs through Sunday, the 19th. Get their adorable shoes and bags at discounted prices while sipping pink bubbly and nibbling on sweet treats while you shop! And, just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, it does! Print out this blog with the attached coupon for even more savings!