Dimensions of Style: Hazel & Rose + Showroom: Uptown storefront Showroom is teaming up with Northeast boutique, Hazel & Rose, for a fall fashion pop-up and fashion show at DOM Interiors showroom. View and shop fall looks from Hazel & Rose’s roster of sustainable fashion labels and Showroom’s collection of Minnesota designers, plus find handcrafted chocolate by local chocolatier, Mademoiselle Miel, and enjoy complimentary beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres, and tunes from a live DJ. Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 4–8 p.m. @ DOM Interiors, International Market Square, 275 Market St., Ste. 145, Minneapolis, 612-341-4588, view the Facebook invite
Thymes 2017 Warehouse Sale: Fans of Minnesota-based fragrance and personal care brand, Thymes, will flock to its annual warehouse sale, said to be its biggest-ever. In addition to its line of body washes, lotions, soaps, candles, diffusers, bubble baths, refresher oils, home fragrance mists, gift sets, and travel kits, the sale also includes scents and candles from Capri Blue (which is carried at Anthropologie) and Aspen Bay, two lines that are part of the Thymes parent company, Curio Brands. Sale items usually include scents that have been retired or previous seasons’ packaging; discounts are 50 to 75 percent with most items priced at $1 to $15. Thursday, Nov. 9 & Friday, Nov. 10 from 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. plus Saturday, Nov. 11 from 8:30 a.m.–noon @ 600 NE. Hoover St., Minneapolis, thymes.com/Warehouse-Sale
Duluth Trading Company Woodbury Grand Opening: Following its recent opening of a location in Red Wing, (http://www.minnesotamonthly.com/Blogs/Twin-Cities-Style/Duluth-Trading-Co-Opens-Store-in-Red-Wing/), Duluth Trading Company celebrates the opening of its Woodbury store, its fifth in Minnesota. The store features the brand’s innovative workwear for men and women, plus tools, gadgets, organizers, apothecary goods, and other specialty gear. The opening will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony and lumberjack shows throughout the day. Thursday, Nov. 9 beginning at 10 a.m. @ Duluth Trading Company, 9320 Hudson Rd., Woodbury, 952-225-5410, duluthtrading.com
Atelier957 Fall & Winter Coat Sale: Keep warm, comfortable, and stylish in a new coat from Grand Avenue boutique Atelier957 during its Fall & Winter Coat Sale. Every jacket and coat will be 30 percent off for three days only, including cozy wool coats, hooded sherpa-lined vests, and cropped jackets. Shopping online? Use promo code COATS30 at checkout. Nov. 9–11 @ Atelier957, 957 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-646-0111, atelier957.com
Pharmacie 4-Year Birthday Celebration: Raise a glass to celebrate four years of business at Uptown home and men’s boutique, Pharmacie. View new arrivals in apparel, home, and gift, and enjoy complimentary drinks and bites from Chowgirls Catering while you shop. Thursday, Nov. 9 from 6–9 p.m. @ Pharmacie, 2743 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-200-9633, pharmaciempls.com
Shop by Candlelight at Selby at Snelling: More than two dozen shops along Selby at Snelling come together for a cozy evening of holiday shopping by candlelight. Offers include 25 percent off storewide at Lula Vintage Wear; treats and a drawing for a chance to win a makeup lesson worth $100 at Brow Chic; 15 percent off regular-price clothing and 30 percent off clearance plus live music and hot beverages at sustainable clothing boutique, Spoils of Wear; and 25 percent off storewide at Up Six Vintage. For a full list of participating stores and special offers, visit selbyatsnelling.org/events-. Thursday, Nov. 9 from 6–9 p.m. @ Selby at Snelling, St. Paul
Fem-Power Pop-up: Join My Sister, Tandem Vintage, maker Michelle Brusegaard, A MANO ceramics, and more women-owned local businesses for the Fem-Power Pop-up. Sip on Bauhaus Brew Labs craft beer while you shop a curated selection of sustainable fashion, art, vintage goods, housewares, and more. Plus, 10 percent of all proceeds from the event will benefit My Sister’s nonprofit partners, which fight sex trafficking and help victims of sex trafficking around the world. Thursday, Nov. 9 from 4–10 p.m. @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St. NE., Minneapolis, mysister.org
Inspire+Empower at russell+hazel: Inspire+Empower features a collection of local, women-owned businesses that will be hosting workshopping. russell+hazel will be customizing their stylish binders, Dharma Cycle will offer yoga demos, Jordyn DiOrio with Mend Jewelry will offer a glimpse into the jewelry-making process, and more, plus the shop will host a clothing drive benefitting Dress For Success Twin Cities—bring your gently used, nearly-new professional attire to donate. Thursday, Nov 9 from 6–9 p.m. @ russell+hazel 219 2nd St. N, Suite 106, Minneapolis, 612-353-4149, russellandhazel.com
Hardt Jewelry Trunk Show: Enjoy bites, sips, and shopping for a cause during this trunk show featuring Minneapolis brand, Hardt Jewelry, which is known for its minimalist designs and do-gooding ethos. Hardt will donate 10 percent of proceeds to YouthLink MN, which helps provide services to homeless youth in Minnesota. Thursday, Nov. 9 from 5–8 p.m. @ Ehinger Schwarz 1876, 1041 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-330-0545, hardt-jewelry.com
Roe Wolfe Reopens at Galleria: After moving into a temporary spot at the Galleria earlier this year, locally owned boutique, Roe Wolfe, opens the doors to its permanent location within the shopping center’s new wing. The former North Loop retailer is known for its on-trend mix of contemporary women’s fashions at approachable price points, including brands Scotch & Soda, Larissa Loden Jewelry, Chaser, and Sanctuary. Opens Friday, Nov. 10 @ Galleria East, France Ave. S. & 69th St., Edina, 612-294-6583, roewolfeboutique.com
Robert Marc and Lunor Trunk Shows: Considered one of America’s greatest optical designers, Robert Marc’s new fall collection is featured in this joint trunk show with Lunor, a German line of handmade eyewear known for its unique, vintage-inspired designs. Marc’s latest men’s and women’s Aspen-inspired collections feature horn-like acetates and rich fall colors. Saturday’s trunk show is part of Galleria’s Holiday Open House and the grand opening of the new Galleria East wing addition. Friday, Nov. 10 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. @ InVision North Loop and Minnetonka; Saturday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. @ InVision Galleria and St. Paul; visit invision-optical.com for more info.
Galleria’s Holiday Open House & Galleria East Wing Grand Opening: Get a first look at Galleria’s new East wing at this weekend’s holiday open house and East wing grand opening. Get a jump start on holiday gift shopping, holiday décor ideas, and discounts and special offers from participating stores all weekend. Nov. 10–12 @ Galleria, France Ave. S. & 69th St., Edina, 952-925-4321, galleriaedina.com
Minneapolis Holiday Boutique: From the creators of the Minneapolis Home and Garden Show at the Convention Center come this second annual event. Taking a page from the home-and-garden show playbook, this event combines vendor booths, workshops, and stylized lounges with local, artisanal goods—think natural skin care, laser-cut wood décor, and semi-precious jewelry—plus live music, cocktails, door prizes, a display of decorated holiday trees, and mannequins outfitted in holiday party looks by Project Runway’s Christopher Straub. The event kicks off with a Ladies Night Out party on Friday night. Friday, Nov. 10 & Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m.–9 p.m. plus Sunday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. @ U.S. Bank Stadium (Legacy Gate entrance), 401 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis. Tickets: $10–$12 @ minneapolisholidayboutique.com
Maria Stanley Pop-up: The Minnesota native designer makes a hometown appearance, and is bringing along her new fall collection. The Los Angeles–based fashion designer debuted her namesake line last fall with a collection of Victorian-inspired blouses, drapey silk blazers, and mottled-wool jackets, which got her a write-up in Vogue and was picked up by Anthropologie. Read an interview with the designer on the MNMO Syle blog. Saturday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. @ 6Smith, 294 Grove Ln. E., Wayzata, 952-698-7900, mariastanley.com
Highcroft Birthday Event: Highcroft Fine Linens & Home celebrates one year of business with a weekend sales event. Any purchase between now and Sunday gets you entered into a drawing for a set of Sferra sheets valued at $800 with a runner-up prize of a down sleep pillow valued at $425. On Saturday, the store hosts a one-day Sferra trunk show featuring 20 percent off all Sferra merchandise, including both in-stock items and special orders. On Sunday, the store celebrates women-owned local businesses with trunk shows from Larissa Loden Jewelry, Colette Jaffe Linens, Goldfinch, and J. Kumari Chocolate, plus a Boathouses of Lake Minnetonka book signing (1–3 p.m.) and receive a $10 gift card with every $100 purchase. Saturday, Nov. 11 & Sunday, Nov. 12 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. @ Highcroft, 770 Lake St. E., Wayzata, 952-746-5826, highcrofthome.com
Dinosaur Hampton Custom Embroidery Pop-up: Purchase custom embroidered jackets, tops, totes, bandanas, patches, and more at this custom embroidery pop-up hosted by sustainable fashion shop, Hazel & Rose, featuring Minneapolis label Dinosaur Hampton. Bring in your own piece to be embroidered with your initials, a word of your choice, or a full embroidered design or pick from a menu of options, which range in price from $10 to $50. While you’re there, shop and save 15 percent all Hazel & Rose goods (excluding Dinosaur Hampton and Red Wing Heritage) and enjoy music, food, and drinks. Saturday, Nov. 11 from noon–4 p.m. @ Hazel & Rose, The Broadway, 945 Broadway St. NE., Ste. 220, 612-788-4178, shophazelandrose.com
The Great Northeast Make Merry: Minneapolis Craft Market and Franke & Ernest Markets join forces on a new series of festive holiday markets in taprooms across Northeast Minneapolis this holiday season. The series kicks off at HeadFlyer Brewing with handcrafted goods and foods by more than a dozen local makers including Lunalux holiday cards, Ilo Jewelry, and Jeanne Beatrice Market Baskets. Saturday, Nov. 11 from noon–5 p.m. @ HeadFlyer Brewing, 861 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
Cocoon by Elizabeth Geisler Trunk Show: Cocoon is a luxury outerwear collection “created for real women,” designed in Minneapolis, and made in NYC. Find your perfect coat to keep you warm during our Minnesota winter at this trunk show hosted by St. Paul boutique, Valise. Saturday, Nov. 11 from noon–5 p.m. @ Valise Boutique & Apothecary, 244 Albert St. S., St. Paul, 612-749-5029, valiseboutique.com
MN Christmas Market: This annual pop-up holiday shopping event showcases homegrown brands and makers for a good cause. All vendors will donate 7 percent of sales from the event to three local charities that help kids in the Twin Cities. Shop goods from nearly 30 makers, including Northern Glasses, StormSister Spatique, Namakan Fur, and Excelsior Candle Company, plus enjoy food from food trucks and craft beer while you shop. Saturday, Nov. 11 from 1–7 p.m. @ Lake Monster Brewing, 550 Vandalia St., St. Paul; visit the Facebook invite for more info.
Unveiled Beauty X Fashion Show: This evening combines an empowering theme with a fashion show celebrating the one-year anniversary of the book, Unveiled Beauty: Handwritten Storeis from a Poetic Heart by Lisa Harris. The event features empowerment speakers and a fashion show inspired by Harris’s poetry featuring looks by local designers Jacqueline Addison of Akua Gabby, Mercedes Bergman Designs, and Samantha Rei. Saturday, Nov. 11 from 6–9 p.m. @ Lush, 990 Central Ave. NE., Minneapolis. Tickets: $60 @ eventbrite.com
Paikka Holiday Bazaar: A modern take on a farmers market, this shopping event hosted by St. Paul event space Paikka features a mix of prepared foods, edible goods, handmade jewelry, home goods, and artwork. Expect silver and semi-precious stone jewelry by Annika Jewelry, cool gifts from Forage Modern Workshop, organic haircare by Lulu Organics, kimchi from Kiss My Cabbage, and women’s clothing from ACG. Sunday, Nov. 12 from noon–5 p.m. @ Paikka, 550 Vandalia St., #165, St. Paul, paikkamn.com
Art on My Sleeve: Art and fashion come together in this event that challenges local artists to customize clothing and accessories. Bring your own goods for customizing or shop from the Arc’s Value Village pop-up, take in a trend presentation from SS18 and beyond from trend forecasting expert Ashley Schulzetenberg, and enjoy drinks and light apps. A percent of each artists’ profits will be donated to The Arc Greater Twin Cities. Sunday, Nov. 12 from noon–4 p.m. @ Schmidt Artist Lofts, 900 7th St. W., St. Paul; visit the Facebook invite for more info.
