Style Scoop
May 19, 2011 - 1:03 am
For the Kids: All White House Black Market stores will accept donations through May for the Children's Miracle Network Campaign. Half of the purchase price from sales of the Limited Edition Miracles Bracelet ($20) go toward the charity.
Sak it to Me: Don't miss the Saks Fifth Avenue summer beauty event May 26-June 4 in the beauty department. It's all about products that multitask so you don't have to. With any $85 purchase in fragrances or cosmetics, get a canvas tote. Get $50 off any sunglass purchase $250 or more.
Show's Over: Metropark, a retailer of brand name men's and women's apparel and accessories, is closing all 69 of its stores nationwide.
Love Story: Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at Luxor invites lovebirds to start a life together at one of the most romantic and recognized locations on earth, the grand staircase of the RMS Titanic. Up to 15 guests can fit in the opulent architecture. For more information, call 1-866-458-8968.
Fab Fendi: Fendi's multi-media design project, Fatto a Mano for the Future, finished its six-city tour at Fendi at Crystals last week with an in-store installation and performance. It started in Venice Biennale, went to Design Miami and culminated at the CityCenter location with great success.
Spaaaah: The Spa at Four Seasons has brought back its popular Spa Tapas, a unique way to pamper guests while highlighting individualized services and amenities. Spa Tapas are poolside and cost $40-$100.
By Design: To educate Las Vegans on shopping and buying at the Las Vegas Design Center at World Market Center Las Vegas, the center is hosting one-hour guided tours complete with coffee, bagels and advice by design gurus. Design Center 101 tours will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 4 and 25.
What a Site: StartingAClothingLine.com has launched its newest software, Digital Fashion Pro (DFP) Chic, that allows aspiring fashionistas to design their own clothing line with the basic Digital Fashion Pro software as well as the option of 10 upgrade tools. The new software has launched just in time for Fashion Awareness Week (ends Sunday) which highlights a contest put on by DFP founders, designed to empower individuals aiming to start their own clothing line. Visit www.startingaclothingline.com for more information.
Man Up: Esquire magazine brings the Look Like You Give a Damn event to Vegas June 3-5 at Aria at CityCenter. Guests of the event will enjoy a weekend filled with unique lifestyle experiences and VIP events, including invitation-only parties, gifts and activities. For more information and to register, visit arialasvegas.com/niveaformen.
Teen Dream: The Galleria at Sunset and Shoptopia invite teens to showcase their personal style and have a chance to win $1,000 now through August. Kids 13 and older can compete to put together a stylish ensemble using clothes at Galleria at Sunset. Visit galleriaatsunset.shoptopia.com for details.
How To: Michael Boychuck's salon, COLOR at Caesars Palace, has launched "Find Your Color with Kate," a series of YouTube makeup tutorials by Kate Stromberg, COLOR's director of cosmetics. The first tutorial, Vegas Vixen, features Laura Croft, star of E! Entertainment's reality show "Holly's World." Visit youtube.com/caesarspalace to view the tutorials.
Yay for Yoga: Longtime yogi David Oliphant and personal trainer James M. Wong have opened Zen Yoga inside Emergency Arts in Downtown Vegas. The studio will help people find their zen through yoga, meditation and fitness classes. Specialized classes and workshops, rejuvenation weekends, partner yoga date night and small group training also will be held. For more information, call 769-2991.