Tuesday February 9, 2010

Local fashion + shopping for 11.5-11.11

posted by jahna on Nov. 5, '09 at 5:41 PM

Vita.mn always brings you the latest in local fashion and shopping news. Check out this week's print and online edition HERE to find out about new shop Shoppe Local and Cliche's local designer sample sale, and HERE for Maiden Minnesota. Here's all the news that didn't fit for 11.5-11.11:

[Image courtesy Drama]

THURSDAY

Take advantage of discounts, makeovers, and complimentary cocktails at GLAMOUR at Drama. A purchase of $50 or more will get you a mini-consultation with one of Jungle Red?s stylists (including brow consult, hair or makeup touch up), then get your photo take in the photo booth. Purchases over $100 receive 15 percent off. Local jewelry line m.bridget designs will also be hosting a trunk show during the event and offering 20 percent off. (7-9 p.m. 1203 Lagoon Av., Mpls. Click here for more info.)

See the latest fashions from Shorty's Loft and OPM and exclusive jewelry from Max's at the Pre-Holiday Party at The Shops at Excelsior & Grand. The Hair District and Supercuts will showcase the season?s hottest hairstyles for men and women, and RejoovMe will be offering free chair massages. (7-9 p.m. The Shops at Excelsior & Grand, 3820 Grand Way, St. Louis Park. Click here for more info.)

Stylish guys get their own shopping party at Macy's Men's Style Event. The night includes light refreshments, a live DJ, gifts with purchase, and a voucher for $50 a purchase between Dec. 10-Dec. 14 if you spend $200 or more in the men?s department during the event. (5-7 p.m. Macy's Downtown, 700 Nicollet Mall, Mpls.)

[Image courtesy Danish Teak Classics]

THURSDAY-SUNDAY: Local furniture and design company Danish Teak Classics is hosting its first-ever Clearance Sale coincides with First Thursdays and ART ATTACK at the Northrup King Building this weekend. Everything in the showroom will be discounted 20 to 70 percent. (5-9 p.m. Thu. 5-10 p.m. Fri. Noon-8 p.m. Sat. Noon-5 p.m. Sun. Free. Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE. #277, Mpls. www.northrupkingbuilding.com)

THURSDAY-SATURDAY: Eclectic gift shop Rick Rack celebrates its third anniversary with local designer trunk shows, deals, drinks and more. Enjoy wine and appetizers on Thursday, free chair massages on Friday, and a Saturday meet-and-greet with jewelry designer Susan Plunkett, as well as a trunk show featuring vintage lucite jewelry by Poppi and free gifts with $25 purchase. (4-7 p.m. Thu. 1-4 p.m. Fri. 1-4 p.m. Sat. 3413 W. 44th St., Mpls. 612-746-4160.)

THURSDAY-SATURDAY: The American Society of Interior Designers hosts its Great Finds
Designer Sample Sale at International Market Square. Take 50 to 80
percent off designer home furniture, accents, and decor, plus a couture show room, a rug bazaar, and a designers' flea market. (4-8 p.m. Thu. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. (275 Market St., Mpls. 612-339-6003. Click here for more)

[Emily Johnson's "Minnesota" necklace]

FRIDAY-SUNDAY: The jewelry and accessories designers housed at the Northrup King Building are putting their stock up for sale during this weekend's ART ATTACK. In Studio 435, fine jewelry designers Emily Johnson, Britta Kauppila, Susan Frerichs, and Betty Jager will open up their studios for special orders and offer discounts on some items, as well as serving homemade treats and apple cider. Studio 288 will feature goods from handbag and belt designer Adrienne Grahn, who will have a new selection of her line for sale, and fine jewelry designer Karin Jacobson, as well as paper doll art by Paula Fynboh of Hungry Dog Designs. (5-10 p.m. Fri. Noon-8 p.m. Sat. Noon-5 p.m. Sun. Free. Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE., Mpls. www.northrupkingbuilding.com)

SATURDAY

Months after relocating from its Calhoun Square location, local men's and women's boutique Atmosfere hosts its Grand Opening Party with cocktails, food, music and deals all day. A "happy hour" from 4-6 p.m. will include additional discounts. (4-10 p.m. 1426 W. Lake St., Mpls. 612-332-0381.)

[A look from Flirt]

To celebrate the men being out of town for hunting opening, lingerie boutique Flirt is hosting a cheekily-named Hunting Opener Party. Indulge in champagne, cupcakes and 20 percent off one item, and sample products from Sunrider skin care and cosmetics. (3-7 p.m. 177 Snelling Av. N., St. Paul.)

One of the very few all-men's boutiques in the Twin Cities, Details Style Lab hosts a Men's Fall Fashion Mingle. Male models will don the latest in fall and winter fashions, including looks from Ben Sherman, Skunk Funk, Cloth Logic, Bertigo, and the popular Bjorn Borg underwear line. (10-11:30 p.m. at Rumours & Innuendo, 213 4th St. E., St. Paul. 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m. at Camp Bar, 490 N. Robert St., St. Paul.)

Mpls.St.Paul's Perfect Parties event will be hosting a fashion show featuring looks from LD Len Druskin, Melly, Whymsy, and more. Score a gift bag, sample wine, beer and apps, and take in holiday entertaining ideas from the experts, including Mpls.St.Paul style editor Melissa Colgan. (10 a.m.-2 p.m. $15-20. Women?s Club, 410 Oak Grove St.., Mpls. Click here for more info.)

["One Yard Wonders"]

Find out how to make something out of one yard of fabric at the One Yard Wonders event at Crafty Planet. The user-submitted guide was put together by local crafting queen Rebecca Yaker and the owners of Crafty Planet featuring 101 sewing designs - from clothes to laptop covers to kitchen accessories - able to be sewn with one yard of fabric or less. Sixteen contributors will be on hand to answer your sewing questions. (2-5 p.m. 2833 Johnson St. NE., Mpls.)

SATURDAY-SUNDAY: Get all your holiday entertaining tips and great gift ideas in one stop at The Affair, which joined forces with the Chocolate Extravaganza this year. Experts will offer tips on entertaining and local vendors will offer samples on treats, wine, cheese, and coffee. Secrets of the City will be on hand to offer up their own secrets as well as prizes. Saturday take in the VimLab & Ignite Models Lounge, featuring DJs Matt Esse, Sheik and others, plus an interactive photo booth and a fashion show with Ignite models donning fashions from local boutiques. (3 p.m. fashion show. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. $25-30.) On Sunday, Twin Cities Statement hosts The Style, a luncheon and fashion show with table setting viewing. (10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $65 including admission to the Affair. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Av. S., Mpls. Designer Handbag Liquidation Event at new discount designer outlet MODE. (Opens at Noon on Sat. Ongoing through next Fri. 7781 Main St., Maple Grove.)

NEXT MONDAY: The Guthrie Store hosts its Holiday Kickoff Event, featuring 20 percent off new merchandise, designer meet-and-greets, complimentary refreshments and treats, and autographed A Chrismas Carol posters. (Noon-9 p.m. with special events throughout the day. 818 S. 2nd St., Mpls. 612.225.6300. Click here for more info)

[A look from Yeohlee Teng, courtesy Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC]

NEXT WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY: Famed fashion designer Yeohlee Teng, recepient of the 2004 Cooper Hewitt national Design Award for Fashion Design and renowned for dressing the "urband noman," is in town for a series of events hosted by JV & Company, Friends of the Goldstein, and Weisman Art Museum. Wednesday features a Cocktail Reception with Yeohlee at JV & Company where you can meet the designer and view the new Yeohlee Spring 2010 Collection. (5-7 p.m. Wed. $50. JV & Company, Gaviidae Common, 555 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. RSVP to 612-626-4747. Click here for more info) Thursday at the Weisman, the designer will also host a luncheon and fashion show presentation of the line. More on the Thursday event next week.

NOW OPEN: The Guild, a holiday pop-up shop in St. Louis Park, opened its doors on Tuesday and is expected to be open through December 31. June resale boutique, Style Minneapolis, Organic Divas skincare, and Laurie Luehmann of famed antiquarian-styled boutique Luehmann are offering up a mix of clothing, accessories, cosmetics, gifts, and home items. (5700 W 36th St., St. Louis Park.)

ONGOING: Juut Salonspa is offering a free full-size Aveda Hand Relief with any Juut service before Thanksgiving. Just say "FACEBOOK" at your appointment. If you bBring a new toy to Shorty's Loft now through Dec. 20 for Toys for Tots, you can take 10 percent off your purchase.

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