This week’s shopping and style highlights:
After-Hours Shopping Event at Atelier957: Stop by this fashion-forward Grand Avenue boutique to shop new spring items and winter sale goods, plus an eyewear pop-up from Specs Optical, skincare and cosmetics from StormSister Spatique, cocktails from Norseman Distillery, and small bites. Free, RSVP requested via eventbrite.com. 6–9 p.m. Wed., Feb. 8 @ 957 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-646-0111, atelier957.com
FGI of MSP Winter Soirée: Hobnob with members of the Twin Cities retail and fashion industries at Fashion Group International of Minneapolis/St. Paul’s annual membership soirée. Cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. $10 FGI members, $15 non-members, $5 students via eventbrite.com. 5:30–8 p.m. Tue., Feb. 7 @ Urban Eatery, 2730 W. Lake St., Minneapolis. Learn more about FGI of MSP at minneapolisstpaul.fgi.org.
Scarborough Fair Boutique’s Annual Everything-on-Sale Sale: Once a year, the women’s and home boutique offers a storewide sale, with discounts of 20 to 70 percent throughout the shop on brands such as Eileen Fisher, Alembika, Neesh by Dar, Chalet, and Comfy. Wed., Feb. 8–Sun., Feb. 12 @ 2238 Carter Ave., St. Paul, 651-224-4182, scarboroughfairshop.com
Progressive Sale at Bluebird Boutique: All this week, the 50th & France designer boutique is offering a progressive sale on winter clearance items—take an additional 10 percent off one sale item, 20 percent off two items, 30 percent off three items, 40 percent off four items, and 50 percent off 5 or more items. Ends Feb. 12 @ 3909 W. 50th St., Edina, 952-746-8675, bluebirdboutique.com
Oie Jewelry Trunk Show at Mona Williams: Meet local jewelry designer Liz Oie, whose gold, silver, and precious and semiprecious stone jewelry has been worn by celebrities such as Julia Roberts, and shop her new collection. Oie Jewelry will be available in-store at Mona Williams through February 14 and online at oiejewelry.com. 4-7 p.m. Thu., Feb. 9 @ Mall of America, 133 West Market, Bloomington, 952-854-1228, monawilliams.com
Pillows + Pints: A Ski Movie Night: Down a pint (or two) to help fight climate change and embrace the cold at this second-annual event presented by North Loop shop Askov Finlayson. The night includes screenings of two ski films, giveaways from Patagonia of St. Paul, Topo Designs, Askov Finlayson, and Gear West, free ski waxing, and beer on tap. Proceeds benefit Will Steiger’s climate-change nonprofit, Climate Generation. 6–9 p.m. Thu., Feb. 9 @ Able Seedhouse & Brewery, 1121 Quincy St. NE., Minneapolis, 612-405-4642, ablebeer.com
40% Off Holiday Sale at Grethen House: Take 40 percent off holiday collections in-store (Edina location only) and online. Thu. Feb. 9–Sun., Feb. 12 @ 4930 France Ave. S., Edina, 952-926-8725, grethenhouse.com
Valentine’s Pop-up at Hazel & Rose: Shop special Valentine’s assortments by Foxglove Market & Studio, chocolates by local maker Mademoiselle Miel, and the new Oasis collection by Neal Jewelry during this three-day event at the sustainable fashion boutique. 5–7 p.m. Thu., Feb. 9, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Fri., Feb. 10, and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat., Feb. 11 @ The Broadway, 945 Broadway St. NE. #220, Minneapolis, 612-788-4178, shophazelandrose.com
14 Ways to Spoil Yourself Valentine’s Pop-up: Join 14 Minnesota brands for a Valentine’s pop-up shopping event in the former Maha Boutique storefront in Wayzata. Goods include women’s clothing by Tessa Louise and Kindred Folk, jewelry by Realia by Jen and Goldfine Jewelry, lingerie by UrbanUndercover, and home goods by Julia Moss Designs, plus sweets, organic skincare, candles, tarot and palm readings, and cocktails. 3–8:30 p.m. Thu., Feb. 9 @ 631 Lake St. E., Wayzata
Design District of SLP Launch Party: Celebrate the debut of the newly branded Design District in St. Louis Park with open houses at participating stores, refreshments, and a $1,000 giveaway. Learn about the new endeavor spearheaded by Ciel Loft & Home on the MNMO Style blog. 4–7 p.m. Thu., Feb. 9 @ 5 participating locations in St. Louis Park
Primp & Prep for Valentine’s Day in Uptown: Nearly a dozen shops along Hennepin Avenue in Uptown—including John Fluevog Shoes, Goorin Bros. Hat Shop, Fjällräven, Julia Moss Designs, Local Motion, See Eyewear, Spectacle Shoppe, Aurora Spa, Arcteryx—will be offering discounts, special offers, and refreshments. Look for the red balloon for participating stores. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Thu., Feb. 9 @ various Uptown Minneapolis locations
J.W. Hulme Co. Sample Sale: The Minnesota heritage bag manufacturer is hostings its annual sample sale, featuring great deals on samples and discontinued goods. All sales final; shop early for best selection; in-store only. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 11 @ 678 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 1-800-442-8212
Valentine’s Pop-up at Kit and Ace: Shop handmade goods by local makers, include East Fourth Street jewelry, Danielle Sakry handbags, and UrbanUndercover lingerie, at this Valentine’s pop-up shopping event. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 11 @ 113 Washington Ave. N. #200, Minneapolis
Goods featured in one of Minny + Paul’s Valentine’s gift box sets
Courtesy minny + Paul
Valentine’s Pop-ups at Hewing Hotel: The North Loop boutique hotel hosts two days of Valentine’s shopping, with Minny + Paul’s romance-themed gift boxes filled with goods by Minnesota makers such as Illume, Benjos, and B.T. McElrath on Saturday, plus Goldfine Jewelry, UrbanUndercover lingerie, and Thumbs Cookies on Sunday. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat., Feb. 11 & 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sun., Feb. 12 @ 300 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis, 1-866-501-3300, hewinghotel.com
Valentine’s Celebration at Max’s: Shop for the perfect Valentine at St. Louis Park jewelry and gift shop Max’s during this Valentine’s shopping party. Plus, enjoy gourmet chocolate tastings all day and a live broadcast of myTalk 107.1’s “Shop Girls.” 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat., Feb. 11 @ 3826 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 952-922-8364, stylebymax.com
Art at the A-Frame Valentine’s Trunk Show: Shop goods by a dozen local makers, including jewelry artists 3 Jäg Design, Camille Knutson, and Jennifer Nunnelee, plus Mademoiselle Miel chocolate (made from local honey) and Valentine’s cards. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat., Feb. 11 @ Unitarian Lake Fellowship A-Frame, 24575 Glen Rd., Excelsior, artattheaframe.com
Self-Love Shopping Day at My Sister: As part of its 14 Days of Self Love, My Sister shop is hosting a day of shopping celebrating self-love. Treat yourself with free metallic tattoos, treats from Glam Doll Donuts, City Girl Coffee, and sale items marked down by as much as 50 percent. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat., Feb. 11 @ My Sister, 1616 W. Lake St. (enter in alley), Minneapolis, 612-400-1194, mysister.org
Neal Jewelry 7th Annual Sample Sale: Jewelry by Minneapolis designer Lauren Neal will be marked down up to 75 percent off, including samples, one-of-a-kind one-offs, and discontinued pieces. Plus, shop her latest collection, Oasis. Noon–4 p.m. Sun., Feb. 12 @ Neal Jewelry Studio, Thorp Building, 1618 Central Ave. NE. #215, Minneapolis, nealjewelry.com
Mill City Farmer’s Market: Valentine’s Market: The weekly farmer’s market will be brimming with great gift ideas during this special Valentine’s market. Shop hats by Celina Kane, semi-precious-stone jewelry by Annika Kaplan, and unique wooden utensils by CrookedWood, plus natural body products, knit accessories, seasonal flower arrangements, hand-glazed ceramics, pickled vegetables, hand-cured meats and cocktails samples by Wander North Distillery. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Sun., Feb. 11 @ Mill City Museum, 704 S. Second St., Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Foxglove Market & Studio Valentine’s Pop-ups: The sustainable florist will pop up at North Loop gift shop russell+hazel (with Mademoiselle Miel) and St. Paul coffee shop Kopplin’s (with Scarlet A Design jewelry). 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon., Feb. 13 @ russell+hazel, 219 Second St. N. #106, Minneapolis, and 3–6 p.m. @ Kopplin’s, 2038 Marshall Ave., St. Paul; foxglovemarket.com
Galentine’s Day Sale: Local jeweler Larissa Loden puts a female-centric spin on Valentine’s Day with a shopping event hosted at her Northrup King Building studio, featuring 25 percent off all designs and free liège waffles with purchase. 4–9 p.m. Mon., Feb. 13 @ Larissa Loden Studio, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE. #265, Minneapolis, larissaloden.com
Ongoing sales:
60% Off Winter Sale at MartinPatrick3: Take 60 percent off fall and winter apparel, accessories, footwear, and in-store furniture. @ 212 Third Ave. N #106, Minneapolis, 612-746-5329, martinpatrick3.com
Willful Goods Semi-Annual Clearance: It’s your last chance to shop all remaining wooden goods dipped in seven different Global Market–inspired colors by the Minneapolis brand, with discounts of 25 to 35 percent off. @ 319 W. 48th St., Minneapolis, 612-354-3965, willfulgoods.com/collections/sale
Wintry Sale at Askov Finlayson: All seasonal winter goods are now 50 percent off, including sweaters, jackets, fleece, vests, and shirts from brands such as Barbour, Norse Projects, Patagonia, and more. @ 204 N. First St., Minneapolis, 612-206-3925, askovfinlayson.com/wintry-sale/
Valentine’s Sale at Proper: The Uptown shop is offering 20 percent off all dresses, 40 percent off sweaters and coats, and 50 percent off scarves through Valentine’s Day. Wed., Feb. 1-14 @ 2743 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-345-5486, properprim.com
Danish Teak Classics Design Lovers Sale: Save 10 to 50 percent off all refurbished vintage furniture at the Danish Teak Classics showroom and warehouse. Feb. 4–18 @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE. #277, Minneapolis, 612-362-7870, danishteakclassics.com
Orange Sale at Mona Williams: The designer boutique kicks off its semi-annual Orange Sale with discounts including 60 percent off all fall and resort Baum und Pferdgarten clothing, 40 percent off all Majestic Filatures clothing, 25 percent off all vintage designer items, plus 90 percent off past-season Baum and Majestic pieces, $5 and $25 vintage racks, and a couple of half-off tables of gift and jewelry items. @ Mall of America, 133 West Market, Bloomington, 952-854-5181, monawilliams.com
