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Get Your Bronze on at Facelogic

Raya Ramsey — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:42:24 +0000

Kristin and I recently went to Facelogic to test out a facial and a massage. My facial was fantastic. Best neck, shoulder, and face massage ever. (Go see April.) But this blog is about Facelogic’s newest service, sunless tanning. In Dallas there are a million places to get your (fake) bake on. There is a tanning salon on every corner and an airbrush station in dozens of med spas, waxing parlors, etc. It makes it tricky to find your favorite. (My favorite is Kristin Colaneri’s organic airbrush at Cava Studio.) But here’s an opportunity to test out a new one, one with a lot of promise. The product is South Seas Tanning, a paraben free airbrush formula. The applier, however, is the fun part for this event. Julie Nostrand, bronzing guru who has tanned the hineys of celebs like Mariah Carey and Anna Paquin, will be spraying pale behinds all day on March 26 and March 27. You’ll only pay $25 of the usually-$40 fee. Set up an appointment to test South Seas Tanning airbrush for cheap and by a pro at Facelogic. The funds are being donated to the Skin Cancer Foundation, too, so pick up some sunscreen for 15 percent off while you’re there. A bronze is beautiful, but there’s nothing sexy about melanoma.

The Ritz-Carlton Spa has a “Reverse-Your-Wrinkles” Spa Night

Raya Ramsey — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:15:09 +0000

Okay, so maybe there’s no such thing as completely reversing wrinkles–sans needles, I mean–but it won’t stop us from trying. Or from spas luring us in with that promise. But we love the Spa at the Ritz-Carlton (I miss you, Dean’s Margarita Salt Glow!) and so we’re up for any event they’re hosting. This one is priced at $25 for which you’ll receive a skin consultation, a 15-minute deep exfoliation and serum application with products from Skin Authority to target wrinkles, wine and cheese, and a $25 gift card to use toward a $50-or-more purchase in the spa’s boutique. One day I’ll buy the linens they use on the spa beds. They’re delicious. But back to the point. Reserve your place now because only 35 spots are available: 214-922-4820. Ritz-Carlton Spa. Wednesday, April 7. 5 pm to 7 pm.

H.D.’s Clothing Company “Share with Flair” Event

Raya Ramsey — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:07:21 +0000

This weekend, if you shop yourself silly at H.D.’s clothing Company, you’ll not only be contributing to non-profit group Dwell With Dignity, you’ll also get a gift if you spend more than $250. The real gift, though, is that 15 percent of the day’s sales will go to Dwell with Dignity, who creates homes for families in need. Think of it as Extreme Makeover in the real world. Shop H.D. for women’s and men’s European lines and local jewelry designs on Friday and Saturday, March 19 and March 20, from 11 am to 6 pm.

Splash Party at Aqua Medical Spa

Rachel Fresquez — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:29:37 +0000

It’s the monthly Splash Party today at Aqua Medical Spa from 2 pm to 8 pm. Let me fill you in on this ah-mazing deal. There are three categories to choose from: massages, waxing, and facials. Choose the Mini Splash and you get one service from any category for only $49. If you pick the Double Splash, you get two services from two different categories for $79 (like a massage and a facial). Then there’s the Triple Splash (my personal favorite), which gives you one service from all three categories. In other words, you can get rubbed, waxed, and peeled all for only $109. Not to mention you get to leave with a goodie bag. You have to make a reservation though, because there is limited space. Call right now or you’ll have to wait until next month. This goes on every third Tuesday of each month.

Catch the Cynthia Rowley Collection on Wheels

Rachel Fresquez — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:28:09 +0000

We usually stick to deals and steals, but we couldn’t not let you know about an on-the-go designer shopping experience to be had. Check out this shipping truck converted into a chic mobile boutique by designer Cynthia Rowley. Wood floors and printed fabrics walls (there’s even a fitting room!) house her entire collection. We’re talking clothing, shoes, bags, eyewear, jewelry, etc. There’s no dressing and driving–this baby stays put while you browse. Lucky for us, the next major stop on the cross-country truck tour is Highland Park Village in Dallas starting on Thursday, March 25 and lasting through Monday, April 5. Can’t make it out to the truck? Call or email the Shop on Wheels, and a Cynthia Rowley stylist will literally come to you and do a private fitting at your home or office. 917-428-4430 or mobilefashionunit@cynthiarowley.com.

AHAVA Hosts a Beauty Bar Today and Tomorrow

Raya Ramsey — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:56:32 +0000

Today, AHAVA will have displays set up at the beauty departments of Nordstrom Galleria. Stop by, grab free samples and hear about which products are the right ones for you. If the free samples aren’t enough to make you want to withstand a potential sales pitch, here’s why you should go: AHAVA is fabulous. Like, really fabulous. It’s absolutely, without a doubt, up there with the magical formulas of La Mer (in my humble, but extremely beauty savvy opinion). Now, nothing will replace our adoration for La Mer’s Miracle Broth, but AHAVA uses minerals from the Dead Sea and infuses them into all products from cleansers and toners to body butters and mud masks. Worthy ingredients, as well. Check out the Energizing Body Mud Mask and the Mineral Hand and Foot Creams. Good stuff. If you spend $30, you’ll walk away with a Deluxe Travel Kit, too. If you miss today’s Beauty Bar, stop by the Nordstrom NorthPark store tomorrow.

Laser Skin Rejuvination and Laser Hair Removal Discount for ShopTalkers

Kristin Hull — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:15:38 +0000

Silhouette Spa in Southlake is currently offering a 20% discount on their laser skin rejuvenation (which I’ve had) and laser hair removal, BUT they’re offering an additional 10% discount to ShopTalk readers. The lovely and talented Jackie Davis handles these services and you couldn’t ask for a nicer, or more attentive technician. Her Triniti skin machine provides three treatments in one session: one that tightens, one that diminishes wrinkles and one that offers color correction. Jackie also has a Lumicell Wave 4 cellulite correction system to diminish that “cottage cheese” we all hate to admit we have. And lastly, Ms. Davis can get rid of your unwanted hair with laser hair removal. For details, click on the Silhouette Spa link above. To make an appointment for a free consultation call her at 469-323-1736, and if you decide to go forward with one of the treatments tell her you heard about her on ShopTalk to get the extra 10% discount!

The New You Aesthetic Medicine Offers $50 Microdermabrasion

Raya Ramsey — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:48:45 +0000

We know we already told you about SpaDeals that are going on this week, but we have to mention one more. The New You Aesthetic Medicine medspa is offering a $50 Microdermabrasion Facial Treatment, and we think that’s a great deal. They’re also offering a $50 laser hair removal treatment, but remember, it takes several treatments for laser hair removal, and they won’t all be $50. Make your appointment now. There are only four days left to take advantage of SpaFinder’s SpaDeals.

Jake Brought Vienna to the Mavs Game Last Night

Raya Ramsey — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:58:06 +0000

This is totally unShopTalkish, but really, I figured you guys might care about this. Or not. But, either way, there are photos, and who doesn’t like those?

Complimentary Facials (and Cocktails) at Facelogic Today

Raya Ramsey — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:00:19 +0000

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

Spring Specials at ZaSpa

Raya Ramsey — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:40:43 +0000

We have a love-hate relationship with spring. We don’t love facing the treadmill in order to shed our clothing, but we do like sporting our floral frocks. We don’t like saying goodbye to our boots, but we do love afternoon cocktails on patios. Know what else we love? New rounds of specials from the spas around town. ZaSpa at Hotel ZaZa’s got a few that’ll have your skin prepped for short shorts in no time. Through May, ZaSpa is having a Tuesday and Wednesday special. “Loofah Does Dallas” offers a full body scrub with a scented loofah (choose from ylang ylang, eucalyptus, lavender, or lime), a 25-minute Swedish massage, and an application of ZaSpa’s massage soufflé. “Smooth Moves” provides a rose and geranium sugar scrub and an application of rose body cream with a light massage. Both treatments are valued at $130, but you can steal them mid-week for $74. Tuesdays and Wednesdays only.

Look What We Found: Ashard Richley Ruffle Bag for $78

Raya Ramsey — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:01:10 +0000

While shopping at Accents the other night, we stumbled across this beautiful Ashard Richley nude ruffle bag left. (And it probably did look like stumbling because we just came out of a spin class.) We love nude, and we love ruffles, but we also love that this bag looks it could belong on Valentino’s spring 2010 catwalk above. It also looks like Eva Longoria’s beloved Be & D bag from last spring—see it after the jump. Mostly, we love that it’s $78 and can only be purchased at Accents.

The Dallas Flea Takes Place on Saturday

Raya Ramsey — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:31:59 +0000

There isn’t much better than a flea market. Awesome, original, locally made things for lower-than-usual prices? That’s a winning combination. (D Home even voted it Best New Event.) I can think of only one thing that would make a flea better: champagne. One day maybe. For now, we’ll live without it and head to South Side on Lamar this Saturday. But for those of you who didn’t attend the last flea market in December, this isn’t your average, dirty, good-luck-digging-in-the-bins kind of flea market. This is curated and edited by local fashion writer Brittany Edwards and features local designers, foods, jewelry, candles, artwork, etc. You’ll find pieces from Abi Ferrin, Hip & Hippie, Jarma, The House of MacGregor, Candy Corn’s, etc. Plus, credit cards are accepted. Five bucks gets you in the door. South Side on Lamar. 1409 S. Lamar St. http://www.thedallasflea.com/. 9 am to 4 pm.

Shoe Sale at Linus Lounge this Weekend

Raya Ramsey — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:01:25 +0000

Linus Lounge is doing what they’re calling “spring cleaning” and putting a bunch of shoes up for sale. The “onesie and twosie” pairs (meaning only one or two pairs of a style are left) will be sold for up to 70 to 80 percent off the original price. Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13 only.

Check out our new updated directory listing for Linus Lounge!

Spa Deals in Dallas this Week Make us Really Happy

Raya Ramsey — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:57:25 +0000

It’s cold. We’re exhausted from work. And we haven’t exactly been wise spenders. But we NEED some spa time. (See us left.) That’s why we’re so happy with SpaFinder for creating Deal Days, a week where spas nation-wide participate in offering treatments for $50. Dallas, thankfully, has hopped on board. Through this week only, Dallas spas, too, will be offering treatment packages for $50. To find out which salons are participating, visit the site and plug in your zip code. We’ll list a few of our favorites, though. We already told you about Pure Spa and Salon. Facelogic in Highland Park (where we just had a fabulous facial and massage) is offering a Signature Facial Polish and eyebrow wax; Haitus Spa + Retreat is offering their signature massage and an aromatherapy foot soak; and Corinthian Wellness Spa in Southlake is offering their Pomegranate Facial Peel and paraffin hand treatment. All these are going for $50 this week. If we didn’t name a spa near you, don’t worry. There are tons more.

Michelle Patrick Salons Opens a Second Location (and Throws a Party)

Rachel Fresquez — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:30:22 +0000

In case you don’t remember us introducing you to Michelle Patrick Salons, let us recap: this upscale salon specializes in multi-textured hair, custom blended color, and cutting edge styling. Stylists are trained to work on heads of all colors and haircuts are tailored to personality. Now, they’re opening a new location. (Congratulations, MPS!) In honor of this, the salon is hosting a “Be Scene” party with live music, custom cocktails, yummy d’oeuvres, and live, avant-garde hair models. Party-goers will also receive exclusive discounts on Paul Mitchell products (woo-hoo!) and free service upgrades for scheduling a hair appointment during the evening. The shindig takes place in their new location at 4209 Herschel Ave. in the always-fun-and-trendy Uptown area. Attendance is free, but you must RSVP here. Thursday, March 25 at 7 pm.

Discounted Kérastase Hair Rituals at Von Anthony Salon

Raya Ramsey — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:14:52 +0000

Von Anthony is offering Thursday specials on Kérastase In-Salon Treatment Rituals. To understand what Kérastase’s hair “Rituals” are, visit this link. To summarize, however, the “Ritual” collection is a set of three hair therapies that were created to diagnose hair type and then treat problems with appropriate solutions. (For example, if your hair is dry you might need a Nourishing Ritual.) There is a 5-minute Instant Ritual, a 10-minute Intense Ritual, and a 15-minute Indulgent Ritual, but each one will be tailored to your head’s needs. Prices usually run at $45, $65, and $65, respectively. Every Thursday throughout March, though, Von Anthony Salon will run discounted prices on these treatments when you book them with another hair treatment. Instead, you’ll pay $20, $40, and $40. Get booking.

Express Spa Services at V Spa

Raya Ramsey — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:00:36 +0000

Throughout the month of March, V Spa is welcoming the warmer weather with express spa services. For mini prices you can get the following mini treatments: a mani for $25, a pedi for $25, a massage for $50, or a facial for $55. Each treatment runs 25 minutes and can be paired with other mini treatments. V Spa is also offering 25 percent off all retail merch, too. (I’ll be there this month snapping up some of the Whish line products I love.)

L.bartlett Sale This Weekend

Christine Sracic — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:44:22 +0000

This is one of those weekends where a stroll through the West Village is not only ideal, but necessary. (At least we think so.) With that said, swing by L.bartlett to take advantage of their Spring Has Sprung Sale. Mention this ShopTalk post, and receive 15% off select new items from House of Harlow, Pleasure Doing Business, Young Fabulous and Broke, and more. Stock up on those fun spring pieces now!

Friday Giveaway: Amanda Sterett “Sophia” Earrings

Raya Ramsey — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:58:54 +0000

We’re giving away a beautiful pair of “Sophia” earrings in green peridot, brown pearl, blue apatite, orange garnet, purple amethyst, and green aventurine from Dallas jewelry designer Amanda Sterett. We’ve mentioned our Dallas girl before, and so has InStyle , but you should really check out her things for yourself (if you haven’t already) at Melanie Gayle, Elaine Turner, Stephanie Anne, and The Shak. Enter to win our giveaway, too (valued at $225) by filling out our ShopTalk form here. Good luck!

Madewell Event Happening Tonight

Rachel Fresquez — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:00:37 +0000

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?

Ken’s Man Shop Helps Men Suit Up for Cheap(er)

Raya Ramsey — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:34:22 +0000

During the month of March, if you bring in an old suit to Ken’s Man’s Shop, you’ll take $200 off a new one. Plus, all of the suits brought in will be donated to The Austin Street Centre, an organization that runs a shelter for the homeless and the physically and mentally disabled. Ken’s Man’s Shop.

Make Shop & Studio Makes Room for New Pieces (And Puts the Rest on Sale)

Raya Ramsey — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:16:17 +0000

Our favorite (and D Best awardee) local designer shop, Make Shop & Studio, is putting everything in the store on sale today to make room for new goods. Bags, sweaters, scarves, dresses, etc. will be on sale for 20 to 40 percent off. This sale will end Sunday. Go support local designers. Design, left, by Tara to the T is an example of what you might find in the Make boutique.

Wine Walk Through Cedar Springs

Raya Ramsey — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:36:18 +0000

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.

Savings Sundays at Aqua Medical Spa in Uptown

Rachel Fresquez — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:00:18 +0000

What could possibly make Sunday fun-day even better? How about $20 off a facial and a massage? Yes, please! Aqua Medical Spa is offering this amazing deal every Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm only at their McKinney location. Here are the details: book a facial or massage (or both) on a Sunday between 1 pm and 5 pm, and you will get $20. If you book both services, you’ll get $20 off each one. (But the limit is $40 off.) So round up the girls and make a day of it. Remember, you can’t just show up – book it now.

Discounted Highlights at Michelle Patrick Salons

Raya Ramsey — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:40:45 +0000

I guess we’re changing the expression from “blondes have more fun” to “blondes get more sales.” While we brunettes are bummed this isn’t for us, here you go. Right now, at Michelle Patrick Salons, if you book a highlighting service, you’ll receive 30 percent off. To reserve a spot in the chair, call 214-219-3030. 4205 Herschel Ave.

$50 Massage During Deal Days at Pure Spa

Kristin Hull — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:51:10 +0000

It’s been a long winter. Record-breaking snowfall, a penny-pinching Christmas and no improvement in the job market has left us more than a bit down. I say it’s high time we gave ourselves a little treat — a treat in the form of a massage, that is. What? You don’t have money to spend on such an indulgence? That’s what I thought too until I heard that Pure Spa and Salon is offering 50-minute traditional massages for $50 (normally $89) during their Deal Days which run from March 9-14. Or, for something a little different, try their Pure Signature Body Treatment which includes a dry brush massage, a detoxifying fossil fusion mineral mud body masque, a warm olive oil body wrap, and a relaxing scalp and foot massage. Normally, you’d pay $100 for this service but during Deal Days it’s only $50. I know you need to save money for electricity, car payments and groceries but stress will cost you a lot more in the end. You know I’m right. Book your appointment by calling 214-827-4200.

Everything is 30 Percent Off at POME on Thursday

Raya Ramsey — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:56:38 +0000

In celebration of one of the store owners’ 30th birthday, POME is having a sale. Everything in the store will 30 percent off on Thursday, March 4. (That’s this week, folks.) We’re talking Tracy Reese, Catherine Malandrino, and harder-to-find lines like Kimberly Ovitz. We love the way you celebrate your birthday, Summer.

Look What We Found: Clipa Handbag Hooks (And They’re Only $19 Each!)

Kristin Hull — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:05:03 +0000

A couple of years ago I was sent a purse hook to try out. (You know, those “L” shaped hooks that attach to a bar or table that you can hang your purse on instead of putting it on the floor.) At the time, I wasn’t too excited about it so I never used it. But recently, I began to notice that there were a lot of occasions in which I needed one. So I popped it in my bag and tried it out a few times. It worked okay but not great. There were too many times when it wasn’t wide enough to fit on the table or bar ledge. Then, one fateful day, my husband was trying to make it fit on a bar ledge and it broke. At that point, I was over it. That is, until I received a Clipa in the mail. Two, in fact – one gold, one silver. The Clipa reps said that they could be worn as bracelets so I put them on and asked my friends what they thought of my new accessories. Guess what? They liked them! When I revealed that they were really purse hooks I got “oohs” and “aahs” galore. So, I had established that they looked good, had a dual purpose, and were convenient (they can also be hung on a handbag for a little extra decor) but would they fit on most bars and tables and would they be able to hold the ridiculous amount of weight that is my purse? Well, I tested it out over the weekend and I am happy to report that the answer to both those questions is yes. I now and forever will keep them in or on my handbag and I’m sure they will come in handy frequently. They come in a variety of colors/finishes from white to iridescent to hematite, and are a bargain at only $19.99 each.

Men’s Trunk Shows and discounts at Stanley Korshak

Rachel Fresquez — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:36:16 +0000

Sorry ladies, this post is for the fellas. But listen up, you may find something for your hubby or son who hates to go shopping. Starting today, Stanley Korshak will be featuring suits, sport coats, trousers and shirts by Brioni from the spring/summer 2010 collection. An expanded selection of new arrivals will also be available. During this event you can save 15 percent on all made-to-measure items.