Nordstrom Beauty Trend Week & Show: Nordstrom’s Mall of America location hosts its annual Beauty Trend Week, a week of the newest beauty trends and products, insider tips and tricks, skin care and fragrance consultations, free samples, and exclusive gifts with purchase while supplies last. Then on Saturday, the store hosts a Beauty Trend Show featuring the hottest trends for fall in a live runway show, plus an exclusive beauty tote filled with samples and complimentary makeup and fragrance consultations with beauty experts after the show. Tickets for the show are $20 and redeemable toward your Nordstrom Beauty purchase that day. Drop by, call, or register online to book your appointment. Beauty Trend Week runs Oct. 1-7; Beauty Trend Show is Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. @ Nordstrom Mall of America, 1000 NW. Court, Bloomington, 952-883-2121, mallofamerica.com
Rosenthal Interiors Floor Sample & Special Order Sale: Save up to 45 percent on luxury European furnishings during this first-ever storewide floor sample and special order sale at Rosenthal Interiors. The sale includes pieces by brands such as Calligaris, Gamma, American Leather, Thayer Coggin, Cattelan Italia, and more. (Some exclusions apply.) Ends Oct. 21 @ Rosenthal Interiors, 22 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, 612-332-4363, rosenthalfurniture.com
Nani Nalu Annual Swimwear Sale: Save 50 percent or more on swimwear and beach accessories storewide during Nani Nalu’s annual sale. Brands include Agua Benditas, Robin Piccone, Jet Swimwear, Seafolly, and more. Appointments recommended; group parties are welcome. Now @ Nani Nalu, 3821 W. 50th St., Edina, 612-922-7946, naninaluswim.com
Collective Market’s Fall Closet Swap: The new Collective Market is launching the first edition of its clothing exchange during this public pop-up event. Marketed as the first peer-direct market in the Twin Cities, the event features name-brand clothing, shoes, and accessories in sizes XS to 3X marked up to 90 percent off original prices in a boutique-like setting. Sellers can choose to have their unsold goods donated to event partners, Arc’s Value Village, Dress for Success Twin Cities, and hurricane relief effort organization. To attend, register at eventbrite.com. VIP pre-sale party: Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 5-8 p.m.; public sale Thursday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (final day: 50 percent off select merchandise) @ Public Functionary, 1400 12th Ave. NE., Minneapolis, collectivemarketsale.com
Blu Dot Annual Sale: Save on modern furniture and home accessories during Blu Dot’s annual sale. The Minneapolis-based modern furniture company is offering 20 percent off its entire product line, from sofas and chairs to casegoods and rugs. Shop the sale online, and also find savings at the Minneapolis outlet, featuring one-of-a-kind prototypes and quality mainline products at steep discounts. Oct. 5-29 @ bludot.com; the Blu Dot Outlet is open Saturdays & Sundays @ 1323 Tyler St. NE., Minneapolis, 612-354-7964
Cooks + Series: Wüsthof + JP Samuelson: Following the kickoff of its Cooks + Series with Gavin Kaysen and All-Clad, Cooks of Crocus Hill is hosting top cutlery brand, Wüsthof, and award-winning chef, JP Samuelson, culinary director of Andrew Zimmern’s growing food empire. Enjoy a special shopping experience with storytelling, cooking demonstrations, special pricing on Wüsthof products, and the entire Wüsthof catalog available for purchase. Thursday, Oct. 5 from 6-8 p.m. @ Cooks of Crocus Hill, 877 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-228-1333; register for the free event at cooksofcrocushill.com
Cake Plus-Size Resale Grand Opening Weekend: Cake Plus-Size Resale, formerly known as Cat’s Closet, is celebrating the grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar location. Shop gently worn plus-size fashion plus new and secondhand accessories. Friday, Oct. 6 from 2-8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. @ Cake Plus-Size Resale, 5155 Bloomington Ave., Minneapolis, 612-353-4248, cakeplussize.com
10 Years of Joynoëlle Boutique & Atelier: Local designer Joy Teiken celebrates the 10th anniversary of her south Minneapolis atelier and boutique with an in-store party. The free event features a salon presentation with models showcasing Joynoëlle looks spanning the past decade, plus champagne to sip. Friday, Oct. 6 from 6-9 p.m. @ Joynoëlle Boutique & Atelier, 312 W. 42nd St., Minneapolis, 612-209-7822, joynoelle.com
Curated Style Fashion Show: View selections from the new fall collections by fan-favorite Project Runway designers, Christopher Palu, Fabio Costa, Korto Momolu, Mondo Guerra, Mychael Knight, Viktor Luna, and Minnesota’s own Christopher Straub. This glossy, high-energy runway show also features performances by Minnesota native, Eva Igo, of World of Dance. Tickets to the free event are first-come, first-serve; wristbands will be distributed beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, show at 8 p.m. @ Mall of America Rotunda, 7104 E. Broadway, Bloomington, mallofamerica.com
Blu’s Vintage Boutique & Trunk Show: In honor of the Mall of America’s 25th anniversary, Radisson Blu at Mall of America hosts a vintage pop-up boutique featuring trends from the last 25 years from retailers Encore Boutique, June, My Sister’s Closet, and Turquoise Vintage. The pop-up also includes a trunk show featuring the collections of Project Runway designers, Christopher Palu, Christopher Straub, Fabio Costa, and Mondo Guerra. Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. @ Radisson Blu Hotel Sky Bridge, Mall of America, 2100 Killebrew Dr., Bloomington, 952-881-5258, mallofamerica.com
Rock ‘n” Roll Farmers Market: Shop goods from Minnesota makers curated by Minneapolis Craft Market, music memorabilia from Flashlight Vinyl and First Avenue, and vintage during this pop-up market with a rock ‘n’ roll edge. The market also features live music and DJs, food vendors and farmers, burlesque performances by Minnsky Theatre, and interactive activities. Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. @ Flashlight Vinyl parking lot, 1519 Central Ave. NE., Minneapolis; mplscraftmarket.com
Crafts + Cocktails at Tattersall: This local craft market hosted by Tattersall Distilling features a curated selection of modern goods from more than 15 local artisans and craftspeople, including Everthine Jewelry, Sota Clothing, Lowwbones, There There Collective, and Minneapolis Chandlery. Shop while you sip Tattersall’s handcrafted cocktails from its fall menu. Saturday, Oct. 7 from noon-5 p.m. @ Tattersall Distilling, 1620 Central Ave. NE. #150 (entrance at back), Minneapolis, 612-584-4152, tattersalldistilling.com
Adornments: Wearable Sculpture by Lindsay Locatelli: View and purchase the artful jewelry creations of Minneapolis designer and maker Lindsay Locatelli, who creates polymer-clay and carved-wood jewelry under the brand, Wazo Designs, during this month-long exhibition and trunk show. Opening reception Saturday, Oct. 7 from 7-10 p.m., artist talk 6:30-7 p.m.; on view Oct. 7-Nov. 5 @ Gallery 360, 3011 W. 50th St., Minneapolis, 612-925-2400, gallery360mpls.com or wazodesigns.com
Maker Days at Linden Hills Farmers Market: Roving, handcrafted pop-up, Minneapolis Craft Market, joins forces with the Linden Hills Farmers Market to bring modern goods by Minnesota makers to the farmer’s market. The lineup changes each weekend; visit mplscraftmarket.com for a full list of makers. Sunday, Oct. 8 @ Settergren’s Hardware, 2813 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis
En Route: A Pop-up by MSP Travel Collective: Shop a curated collection of goods by Minneapolis-based, travel-inspired brands from the newly formed MSP Travel Collective during this pop-up shopping event. Products for sale include functional, stylish travel wear by Anywhere Apparel; women’s underwear and travel accessories by UrbanUndercover; handmade, luxury leather accessories by Mongomery Collection; and local, curated gift boxes from Minny & Paul. Sunday, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. @ Hewing Hotel, 300 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis, anywhereapparel.com
