STYLE SCOOP

• Out of Africa: Catch the rhythm of tribal drums and acquire chic crocheted treasures at the Max & Co. & Africa & You event Saturday. From 2 to 6 p.m. Max & Co. customers can check out the special launch of precious natural accessories handmade in Africa through a collaboration with the International Trade Centre and over 500 Kenyan women. Twenty percent off vouchers will also be available. Max & Co. is located at Mandalay Place. Call 795-1015 for more information.

• Get Sporty: Y-3 is the newest boutique to come to the Forum Shops at Caesars. It's the collaboration between fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto and Adidas that originated in 2002 and fused high style with sportswear. Y-3 opens May 1.

• Free Fashion: (702)Connect and Off the List Concierge invite you to bring in your "pre-loved" clothing to VOX Wine Lounge on April 24 for the Recessionista's Fashion Exchange. In addition to trading clothes, snack on treats from the Cupcakery and enjoy a Beauty Boost from Chanel Cosmetics. Any remaining clothing will be donated to women's shelters. RSVP by April 17 to service@offthelistconcierge.com.

• Fab Furnishings: A new addition to World Market Center Las Vegas is now open to the public. Design Salon at Las Vegas Design Center features more than 50 showrooms and offers consumers complimentary one-hour consultations by design professionals while allowing them unprecedented access to Las Vegas Design Center's home furnishings showrooms. Design Salon is located in a 1,200-square-foot boutique space on the first floor of the Las Vegas Design Center and will be available every week except during the biannual Las Vegas Market. Call 599-8155 for more information or e-mail designsalon@lvdesigncenter.com.

• Shop for a Cause: Save the whales while shopping at Buffalo Exchange. The used clothing store celebrates Earth Day by giving all proceeds from its Dollar Day Sale benefit to The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation's largest animal protection organization. All proceeds from sales items offered for $1 each on April 25 will go to the Save Whales-Not Whaling campaign and its international arm, Humane Society International. Call 791-3960 for more information.

• Sak it to Me: If you donate a dress to DonateMyDress.org, you can get 20 percent off on your prom or cocktail dress at Saks Fifth Avenue. On April 18 Saks hosts a Prom Party in the store with music and makeovers from 1 to 4 p.m. Meet Natalie Winslow, founder/executive director of the Prom Fairy Foundation while you're there. On April 21, preview fall fashions from Akris at their trunk show from 1 to 4 p.m.

• Kiddie Clothes: As They Grow ... A Unique Children's Consignment Sale is coming to Vegas from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 24-26 at 2630 S. Decatur Blvd. A $2 fee covers the entire weekend. Shoppers will find clothes, toys and furniture for babies and kids. Consignors keep 65-70 percent of what items sell for. April 26 is 50 percent off day. Call 499-1438 for more information.