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This week in St. Paul shopping, Guild teams up with the Goldstein for a benefit and holiday shopping open house, Selby and Snelling shops’ special shopping night, and more:

Thursday: Guild presents Goldstein Museum of Design Benefit & Holiday Open House
What: This weekend, the artsy curators at Guild boutique have teamed up with the Goldstein Museum of Design for a festive holiday styling event. Get in the know on holiday styles with professional stylist Gwen Leeds on top of tons to table décor tips from Nancy Koch from Dayton’s Paris Flea Market and Tami Roth from Meli Melo. Plus, all proceeds will support the Goldstein Museum! -Lauren Gantner
When: 6–9 p.m. Thursday, November 11.
Where: The Goldstein Museum of Design, 241 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave., St. Paul, 612-624-7434, guildcollective.wordpress.com

Thursday: Shop by Candlelight at Selby & Snelling
What: Start of the Season right with the shops on Selby and Snelling! This Thursday, resale shop Everyday People, lingerie boutique Flirt, vintage haven Lula, Euro-chic shops A. Michele and Allee Metro Chic, and gift store Patina have teamed together to bring you a candlelit shopping experience full of cheery treats, special sales and tons of surprises just in time for the holiday season. Plus, receive a $20 gift card from A. Michele for every $100 spent at the store. -Lauren Gantner
When: 6–9 p.m. Thursday, November 11.
Where: Selby & Snelling Aves., St. Paul.

Friday-Saturday: Allen Brewer & Pam Valfer Studio Sale
What: It’s obvious that we have already fallen in love with the husband-wifey art team Allen Brewer and Pamela Valfer after their recent joint exhibition at the SooVAC, so naturally we are ecstatic about their open studio sale this weekend. Now is your chance to step into an artistic adventure world while perusing tons of their creative pieces (often cleverly combining colorful sketches and text) for your own collection. -Lauren Gantner (Pictured: Allen Brewer)
When: 6–10 p.m. Friday, November 12 & Noon–6 p.m. Saturday, November 13.
Where: Pam and Allen’s Studio, 2242 University Ave. #202, St. Paul, dothedow.info

Friday: “Loss of Innocence” Opening Reception
What: St. Paul photographer and l’étoile fave Rhea Pappas is at the center of this multi-faceted, fashion-forward event at FiveTwoSix Salon and Gallery. Pappas will be debuting her latest collection of enchanting, haunting underwater photography. Rounding out the night, photographer Darrin Commerford will be doing a live shoot with models wearing hand-dyed scarves by Wendie Zekowski and jewelry by Jamie Ingham – with hair and makeup by FiveTwoSix’s expert stylists, of course. -Jahna Peloquin (Photo: Rhea Pappas)
When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, November 12.
Where: FiveTwoSix Salon, 526 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-3839, 526salon.com

November Deals at FiveTwoSix Salon
What: Every month, St. Paul salon FiveTwoSix – which was recently named one of the top 100 salons in America by Elle Magazine – has tons of ways to keep you pretty with great deals and promos. This month, get your winter hair fix with Bumble & Bumble’s Wear and Care Quenching Treatment; the line starts at $35, and you can take 20 percent off when you invest in all four treatments from the line. For your dry skin fix, take in a winter skin spa treatment from Dermalogica; get a 30 minute treatment for only $35, and take home its Smooth and Renew kit with free travel size samples for only $36 ($66 value). More deals running through the month: get a free 4 oz. Bumble & Bumble hairspray with a Messy or Dressy production collection purchase; free makeup touch-ups from Smashbox Cosmetics after any hair or spa appointment; and if you refer three people to your stylist, you’ll receive a free haircut, and they’ll receive a complimentary Bumble & Bumble product.
-Jahna Peloquin
When: Through November.
Where: 526 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-3839, 526salon.com

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