Style Scoop

Shoe In: Renowned designers Donald J Pliner and his wife, Lisa Pliner, will present their spring collection at a reception to benefit Peace for the Children's Foundation. Shop the Donald J Pliner and Lisa for Donald J Pliner Spring Collection of men's and women's shoes from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday at Donald J Pliner at the Forum Shops at Caesars for the 2011 Pliner Spring Soiree. Ten percent of all proceeds will benefit the Peace for the Children's Foundation.

Sak it to Me: Laura Mercier at Saks Fifth Avenue is holding a national makeup artist event, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday. With your Laura Mercier purchase of $100 or more, receive a 4-piece Laura Mercier skincare kit with an airplane-approved travel bag. It's also Ippolita Focus Week in the fine jewelry department. Check out the new collection and enjoy informal modeling from 1 to 4 p.m. today. Visit Saks March 31 to meet the Lafayette New York 148 representative, who can help with spring wardrobe selections. It's Spring Contemporary Week March 31-April 3. Get a sweet gift card with your men's or women's contemporary clothing purchase.

Save the Earth: In celebration of Earth Day, all proceeds from Buffalo Exchange's Dollar Day Sale April 16 benefit the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). All sale items offered for $1 each will go to the HSUS' Saving Animals by Saving Land programs.

Spaaaah: Beginning April 1, The Spa at Four Seasons will offer its popular Spa Tapas, a unique way to pamper guests while highlighting individualized services and amenities. Spa Tapas are provided poolside and cost $40-$100.

Prom Time: Jessica McClintock at Fashion Show mall is accepting gently used dresses for Las Vegas Prom Closet, a nonprofit organization that provides complimentary dresses and accessories for local teens who can't afford the expense of a new dress. In exchange for donations, Jessica McClintock is offering a 15 percent discount on any new dress purchases. Donations are accepted through March. Prom goers can also enjoy a prom preview on the Fashion Show mall runway the weekend of April 15.

Ready to Care: The 12th annual A Flair for Care fashion show event, sponsored by Neiman Marcus to benefit Nathan Adelson Hospice, will be held at 10:30 a.m. April 8 at Wynn Las Vegas. All proceeds from the event, which includes a Michael Kors fashion show, luncheon and gift drawings, go toward the hospice and its programs. Tickets are $250 each. To purchase, call 938-3910.

Neimans News: Neiman Marcus hosts the Men's Event today through Sunday and the Brioni Made to Measure trunk show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

Celeb Style: Claire's, the jewelry and accessory chain, has launched clairespromstyle.com with style videos by Whitney Port. Take a quiz to be given your style profile and watch Port dish tips based on your style. Participants have the chance to win $1,000 and other prizes.

Hats Off: The Headwear Association, the 103-year-old organization devoted to promoting headwear and hats, has named Johnny Depp hat person of the year. The results were based on a global poll. Gwen Stefani was a distant second.

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.

Raining Men: Saks Fifth Avenue celebrates its annual Vegas Dozen 2011: The Men We Love and Why We Love Them at 6 p.m. April 13. Twelve men, including Carlos Santana, Jim Rogers and Dana White, will be honored for exemplifying great personal and professional commitment to the community. The event benefits the Nevada Cancer Institute and tickets are $100. RSVP at rsvp@nvcancer.org or call 821-0044.

Deals and Steals: A new website, nomorerack.com, has launched with fashion deals flashed eight times a day. This includes designer products reduced up to 90 percent and almost always 50 percent off. Beauty, fashion, kids, kitchen and products for men are all included. Deals last 24 hours or until they sell out.

Chic Charity: Join hosts Elaine Wynn, Susie Lee, Jenna Morton and Emily Goodman for an After-School All-Stars Las Vegas fundraising event from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Elie Tahari at the Forum Shops at Caesars. Twenty percent of all sales will benefit the organization.

Eco Spa: Spa Mio, the four-star spa and salon located inside M Resort, invites guests to go green and save some green through the month of March. The spa highlights its organic treatments with special discounts. For more information, call 797-1800.

Miles of Style: This March Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood supports the National Multiple Sclerosis Society by turning its fountain orange. All money tossed into the fountain and the center's indoor rainstorm will be donated to the Southern California and Nevada Chapter.

Crystal Clear: Yves Saint Laurent is now open at Crystals at CityCenter. Only the second YSL store in Las Vegas, this 4,000-square-foot boutique is the first to adopt the new Stefano Pilati boutique design, which will be the concept for all new YSL stores. This location also has a selection of items exclusively sold here.