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Shoe In: Preview the fall 2010 Stuart Weitzman shoe and handbag collections -- including the latest boot designs -- today (10 a.m. to 11 p.m.) and Friday (10 a.m. to midnight) at Stuart Weitzman at the Forum Shops at Caesars. Call 369-9222 for more information.

Sak it to Me: Saks Fifth Avenue's Fragrance Week is today through May 9. Receive a purse-size, refillable atomizer with your $75 purchase. Get your purchase engraved Sunday and May 9, 1-5 p.m. or have it hand-painted, Saturday and May 8, 2-5 p.m.

Beauty Bonus: Globe Salon in the Arts District invites you and a friend -- one that's not yet a guest of the salon -- to join them for a complimentary Wash, Blow & Go May 7, 4-6:30 p.m. for First Friday. Enjoy music, a classic film screening and complimentary Martini & Rossi Sparkling Rose. Appointments are very limited. Call 938-4247 to make one.

Chic Charity: The HERA Foundation partners with Aaron Lelah Jewelers on May 1 for an in-store event to display the new HERA watches and to educate the community about women's cancers. Aaron Lelah will donate 10 percent of the day's net sales to the HERA Foundation and Susan G. Komen Foundation and all items are 30 percent off. Call 531-8100 for more information.

Eco Bride: The Springs Preserve hosts the Eco Bridal Show on May 2, noon to 5 p.m. There will be three halls of eco-conscious exhibitors, two couture fashion shows by Couture Bride, one mini-cultural fashion show and a green bachelor and bachelorette pad. Enjoy cutting-edge trends, live music, cake and food sampling and even mini classes on ecological wedding planning. The event is free and open to the public.

Do-Good Denim: Wynn and Encore Esplanade are celebrating Earth Day with a special offer through May 10. Bring in up to three pairs of gently used denim jeans (any brand, style, size) and receive 20 percent off your entire transaction at Rock & Republic, Ensemble or Mojito's. The donations will be recycled into insulation to help rebuild communities in need.

Locals Discount: COLOR, a Salon by Michael Boychuck at Caesars introduces special, only-for-locals pricing on select hair and nail treatments with a valid Nevada ID, Monday to Wednesday. Call 866-730-7791 for discount prices and to schedule appointments.

New Store: H&M is pleased to announce the opening of their largest U.S. store to date at the Forum Shops at Caesars in late fall '10. The 60,000-square-foot store will include trends for ladies, men, young ladies, young men, accessories and children.

Blonde Ambition: John Frieda is calling all blondes to audition to win the chance to perform onstage with Natasha Bedingfield at a concert on her tour. Entries will be accepted through the end of the month and blondes can submit their audition videos to YouTube. Bedingfield will judge submissions and the winner gets a makeover courtesy of John Frieda. For more information, log onto forblondesonly.com.

Beauty Buzz: EndlessBeauty.com is a newly launched health and beauty online information source whose slogan is "Look Better, Live Longer." You'll find special sections for brides, new moms and women over 50.

Say Om: The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas announces weekly yoga and guided meditation classes with Swambi Ramananda, better known as Swamiji and author of "Bliss Now." Las Vegas residents enjoy a special introductory rate of $35 per person. Join a session at 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Space is limited to 12 people per class. Call 590-8886 to reserve your space.

High Fashion: Lanvin's first West Coast boutique has opened at Crystals at CityCenter. The 3,000-square-foot boutique is the first U.S. Lanvin store to offer menswear. It also will carry women's ready-to-wear, accessories and Blanche collections (for brides-to-be). There also will be dolls, stationary and music boxes.

Shoe In: The newly launched shoe-shopping website MyShoes.com helps you find the perfect pair of shoes at the best price from hundreds of stores. The site also combines the store's listed price with any coupon codes available so that the "price after coupon" instantly appears. And, the ShoeStylist option customizes styles according to your preferences.

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