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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. Neimans has launched a SCVNGR Challenge app for iPhone or Android. Simply "like" Neiman Marcus on Facebook to download the free app. Then you can complete special challenges throughout the store to earn points and rewards, like the chance to win a $2,500 gift card. This promotion ends April 10.

Shoes Wisely: TOMS Shoes asks the world, with its annual One Day Without Shoes event, to go without shoes Tuesday so that kids don't have to. It's to raise awareness of the impact a pair of shoes can have on a child's life. Last year, more than 250,000 people went without shoes. Participants can go to OneDayWithoutShoes.com to get all the latest updates, create and join events in their area and see what others around the world will be doing Tuesday.

The Arts: VG Strip at Neiman Marcus hosts a luncheon in honor of Nevada Ballet Theatre from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 13. There will be a KaufmanFranco fashion presentation hosted by designers Isaac Franco and Ken Kaufman and a brief performance by Nevada Ballet Theatre. Tickets are $150. To RSVP, call 243-2623 ext. 222.

Lovely Lunching: The Las Vegas Philharmonic Guild is holding a fundraising luncheon May 1 at Cili's. There will be a handbag auction during the event. To donate a designer or other high-end bag that is tax deductible, call 243-5222 or email tonilax@aol.com. To make a reservation, call 762-1877.

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.

Sak it to Me: Visit Saks Fifth Avenue today to meet the Lafayette New York 148 representative, who can help with spring wardrobe selections. It's Spring Contemporary Week through Sunday. 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.

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.

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.

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