Holiday Hangover Helper

 Anyone else trying to shake their holiday hangover? 

We've got some deals that just might lift your spirits in time to bring in the new year! 

You've still got time to find that perfect NYE outfit - so get over here!

Take 50% OFF on all Pashmina scarves at Indigo

Get 15% off all gift cards at Q Custom Clothier

Save up to 60% OFF at Banana Republic

Take 50% off EVERYTHING  at LOFT (yep, not a typo)

Get 20-50% OFF at Allen Edmonds

Receive a $50 reward for every $250 you spend.

Use towards a future purchase in January at Tommy Bahama

The early bird gets the worm...

In case you weren't up at 6:30 AM this morning, or were sleeping like a normal person - don't fret.

 We've got the EXCLUSIVE  2-day promotions that were mentioned this morning on WFAA Daybreak (watch it here) by Courtney Kerr listed below! So avoid the 'mall crazies' and get over here to finish your shopping- no excuses now!

The only catch? You have to mention the Daybreak segment to get the deal. Easy shmeasy..

Sunglass Hut: 20% OFF your entire purchase

Gap: 40% OFF one full-priced item

Banana Republic:  40% OFF already markdowned sale items

Lash Studio:  Silk Lash Extensions for $200 (value $300) and Zentan airbrush spraytans $20 (value $45)

L. Bartlett:  30% OFF already markdowned sale items

Lakeside Cleaners: 50% off Dry Cleaning

Kendra Scott:  20% OFF your entire purchase

Allen Edmonds:  $100 OFF anf pair of golf shoes

Demerara:  20% OFF when you spend $250+

Epic:  30% OFF entire purchase

Indigo:  50% OFF Pashmina Scarves

RO2Art Gallery:  Free Handmade one of a kind Holiday Ornament with a art purchase of $200 or more

Remember: These deals are valid through 12/23-12/24 ONLY

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Pre-Party at LF!

Come by the Menorah Lighting early and stop in LF for treats and hot chocolate this 

Thursday, December 22 from 6-8 pm. 

Help support Toys For Tots and bring an unwrapped to with you to the store!

rsvp at lfdallas@lfstore.com

Be There: 5th Annual Uptown Menorah Lighting

It's that time of year again! 

The Intown Chabad  and West Village have organized this fabulous event sponsored by Action Metals, The Texas Jewish Post and Starbucks, for the fifth year in a row. Every year the lighting gets bigger and better, and this year is no exception. 

The fifth annual celebration of the festival of lights will feature live music by Jewish blues singer Saul Kaye, free coffee from Starbucks, donuts and latkes, giveaways and more! 

While the menorah-lighting event will take place on Thursday, December 22 from 7-10 pm, the menorah will be lit every night during the eight-day observance (sunset December 20 through sunset December 28). 

You can follow @GiantMenorah on Twitter for updates.

Did you know about the after party?

  We have some $15 tickets left! (20 at door) - so get your tickets here NOW! 

After party will have open Sushi Bar, Top Shelf open bar and music all night long... right around the corner at the Ro2 art gallery on Mckinney.
See you then!

Give the Gift of Glam

'Tis the season of ... holiday parties - am I right? Trust me, I love to get dolled up just as much as the next girl, but my list of parties and events is becoming a little daunting to look at... That's why I'm choosing to hit up Avalon Salon on December 16 for their Open House and Customer Appreciation day. Not only are they fabulous at hair and makeup for events, but I will also be able to buy gift cards (for 15% off!) to give as stocking-stuffers!

Barbie's LIFE-SIZE Anniversary dress at DEMERARA now!

Let's face it. A girl never really grows out of loving Barbie... which is why we couldn't be more thrilled that our very own DEMERARA has the only life-size version of 

Barbie's 50th Anniversary dress! 

It will be displayed through the end of December, so don't miss out!

Mattel carefully chose designer, Natalia Romano, a Los Angeles native to design a gown in celebration for the 50th anniversary of Barbie. Her winning design is a one-of-a-kind gown that was reminiscent of Barbie’s first 1950’s bathing suit. 

Romano is a self-taught couturier and a rising young designer in the West Coast fashion scene. At age fourteen, she attended the summer fashion program at OTIS School of Art and Design in Los Angeles where she was one of the youngest students to enroll. While in high school, Natalia was accepted to the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM). As the youngest student in her class again, Natalia stood out as a creative and energetic young talent. She was a student in the prestigious advance study program, when Mattel approached her.

Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

You will also get a glimpse at some of Romano's other couture pieces.... (the fuchsia with feathers being my personal favorite).

Brooks Brothers: Putting an end to buyer's remorse...

Stop by Brooks Brothers this Tuesday, December 13 and Wednesday, December 14 and feel good while you shop your little heart out. Each day Brooks Brothers will donate 2% of all sales to the Golden Fleece Foundation, which supports charities like St. Jude Children's Research hospital. 

They are even offering you 15% off your purchase both days, and 20% off if you use your Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard or The Brooks Card!

Be Scene: The Grand Opening Celebration at DEMERARA

We feel sorry for you if you weren't at this rockin' party.

The sisterly duo, Andrea and Cassie Ganesh,  and Raw PR threw a top-notch bash with host, Miss Dallas US 2012 at their namesake store, DEMERARA. Sponsors included big names like Modern Luxury Dallas, Espada, Buyer10, Nick & Sam's Steakhouse, Lash Studio, and Nialaya Jewelry. Beats by DJ John Michael were thumping as impeccably dressed models strutted their stuff down the runway, and Miss Dallas even helped cut the ribbon. A portion of the proceeds went to Scottish Rite Hospital.

Lucky for you we've got those party pics you've been waiting for...

 Photography: Thomas Garza Photography

Fall Into The Gap This Holiday Season

You Are Cordially Invited...

 To A Private Shopping Event!

GAP West Village Residents

25% OFF THE ENTIRE STORE!!!

This Thursday, December 8th! 5PM-9PM

Enjoy the musical stylings of DJ Hollywood

Gourmet Cupcakes and Wine!!!

GAP West Village (ONLY)

3699 McKinney, Suite 500, Dallas, Texas

From Spare Bedroom to Jewelry Empire

THE FASHIONISTAS are pleased to host jewelry design maven Kendra Scott as guest lecturer in the FASHION TALK Lecture Series on December 7th at The Magnolia Theater. 

Did you know that in 2002, out of the extra bedroom of her home with only $500, Kendra Scott combined her love for fashion with her creative talents and began her own line of jewelry? 

Today, the Austin based designs of Kendra Scott Jewelry have found a home in her brand boutiques in Austin and Beverly Hills and now West Village! 

                                                 When: December 7, 2011, 5:30 – 8:00pm
                                                             5:30pm Doors open
                                                             6:00pm Lecture
                                                             7:00pm Drinks & and tour of Kendra Scott Jewelry’s store

                                                 Members only after part to follow at Lemon Bar.
                                 To become a member today, please visit www.thefashionistas.org

Cost: $10 members | $15 non-members
Tickets can be pre-purchased here.

Lucky you...

You'll want to head over to Lucky Brand this weekend and cross a couple of things off your list.

They are giving you 25% off ANYTHING in the store... That includes full price merch AND SALE! 

After all, who can resist a good 'ole double-dip in the discount dish? Not me.

Stop by anytime between December 3-5.

*Cannot be combined with any other promo

Deep Discounts & Special Perks

Shop LOFT’s Holiday Style Event on Saturday December 3rd ALL DAY.

Enjoy an exclusive 30% discount on thier new collection and lots of other special perks. We always love a little mystery...

These are some of our picks for holiday gifts!

Bring a Toy, Take a Spin

For the third year, Platinum Motorcars will be hosting Ultimate Toy Drive this Saturday, December 3 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. here in West Village next to Avalon Salon in the North Alley.

Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Bryan's House, and you'll get to take a spin in an exotic vehicle! 

(think Lambos and Ferraris..)

Don't forget to read the fine print:

Each driver will need a minimum of $100,000 in property damage coverage on automobile liability insurance. Route will be pre-mapped and drives will be chaperoned.

Stop by West Village before then and you'll get a sneak peek at one of the Ferraris parked outside right now!

Proud Mama Wants To Brag...

I saw this as I literally slurped down my last drop of Beef Pho soup from Malai Kitchen; at just $6 for a larger-than-life 'small' bowl, they are on my speed dial for lunch! It's actually rather embarrassing how I can just say my name and they already know my order... 

Any-who, I almost choked on my soup in excitement that our very own Malai has been named one of "The Best New Restaurants in Dallas 2011" by D Magazine! 

Click here to read full article.

Gobble Up Black Friday Deals in West Village

Let's be honest... after the tryptophan kicks in, the last thing you'll want to do is get in a fight over a parking spot, only to stand in a mile-long line to find out that the thing you have been pining over all year is completely sold out. (I swear I'm not still bitter...)


Instead, avoid the shuffle and take a leisurely stroll through the West Village (hot chocolate in-hand), and peruse the goods at your own pace. While you're here, stop and grab a bite or treat to refuel. Here's the skinny on what we've got going on for this Thanksgiving holiday...


SHOPPING

Accents

When: Friday, November 25 through Sunday, November 27

What: Buy three items and get two items for free.

Why: This applies to everything in the store all weekend!

Where: 3699 McKinney Ave., Suite 502 (214-252-3870).

www.accentsstyle.com.

            Special Store Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Allen Edmonds

When: Friday, November 25 

What: Save $100 on select styles - limited to on-hand inventory!

Where: 3699 McKinney Ave., Suite 314C (214-691-3773).

www.allenedmonds.com.

           Special Store Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

 

Banana Republic

When: Friday, November 25

What: Shop early at Banana Republic for deep discounts! From 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. receive a 50% discount, and from 1 to 9 p.m. receive a 30% discount.

Why: This is the perfect time to scoop up one of their must-have new arrivals for the holidays.

Where: 3699 McKinney Ave., Suite 317 (214-559-0182).

www.bananarepublic.com.

Special Store Hours: 6 a.m.-9 p.m.

Demerara

            When: Friday, November 25

What: Shop women’s and men’s styles and receive 20% off. Excludes accessories.

Why: This brand new boutique has a wide array of hip, trendy everyday apparel at prices that won’t make you cringe.

Where: 3699 McKinney Ave., Suite 405 (214-295-7622).

www.demerarausa.com

Special Store Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

The GAP

When: Friday, November 25 - Sunday November 27

What: Everything in the store is up to 60% off!

Where: 3699 McKinney Ave., (214-520-1843).

www.gap.com  

Black Friday Store Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

J’Adore

When: Friday, November 25

What: Enjoy 20% off everything in the store.

Why: Where else can you get a touch of Paris right in West Village?

Where: 3839 McKinney Ave., Suite 411 (214-599-0326).

            Special Store Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

LOFT

When: Friday, November 25

What: Receive 40% your entire purchase!

Where: 3699 McKinney Ave., Suite 316 (469-547-5766).

www.loft.com  

Special Store Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Lilli London

When: Friday, November 25

What: Shop this one day only and receive 20% off everything in the store.

Why: Stock up on the soft-as-butter tanks, tees, and dresses in seasonal color pallets.

Where: 3699 McKinney Ave., Suite 103 (214-559-3935).

www.lillilondon.com   

Special Store Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

DINING

Cru

Open Thanksgiving Day from 12 p.m.-9 p.m.

Come and enjoy a specially prepared three-course meal created by Exectutive Chef, Eric Black.

Where: 3699 Mckinney Ave., Suite 107 

Reservations recommended (214-526-9463)

www.cruawinebar.com 

Paciugo

When: Friday, November 25

What: Enjoy coffee and gelato drinks.

Where: 3699 McKinney Ave., Suite 101B (214-219-2665).

www.paciugo.com

            Special Store Hours: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Pinkberry

When: Friday, November 25

Where: 3699 McKinney Ave., Suite 157 (214-526-3100).

www.pinkberry.com    

Special Store Hours: 11 a.m.-12 a.m.

PD Johnson's

Thanksgiving Day: OPEN from 11-5 Friday, November 25

Black Friday (11/25): OPEN from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

            Where: 3839 McKinney Ave., (214-720-2227)

www.pdjohnsons.com

Need to get your hair done? Don't fret.

Lure Salon will be open from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. on Black Friday!

3839 McKinney Ave., Suite 100

            (214-919-5873)