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This week in St. Paul shopping and style, check out a storewide sale at Phenom, special offers at Picky Girl and FiveTwoSix Salon Spa Gallery, and Grand Avenue’s new plus-size boutique, Bombshell. Also head to sales at A. Michele, Picky Girl, and Patina, and visit the Goldstein for their latest exhibitions, “Flights of Fancy: A History of Feathers in Fashion” and “Off the Top of My Head: Hat Habitats.”

Tuesday-Sunday: Phenom Storewide Sale
What: Streetwear and sneaker shop Phenom just announced a huge overstock sale at both of its Twin Cities locations through this weekend. Get 30 percent off any purchase or 40 percent off on a purchase of two items or more, storewide.
When: Now through Sunday, August 15.
Where: Phenom St. Paul: 153 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, 651-224-9100, http://www.phenomglobal.com/

Ongoing: Picky Girl Accessories Competition
What: Picky Girl devotees, get you accessories photo ready. The St. Paul shop is holding a photo contest for the chance to nab a prize. Simply snap a photo of your favorite accessory from Picky Girl -jewelry, scarves, handbags, or shoes – and post it to Picky Girl’s Facebook page. On August 20, they will announce one winner, who will receive an adorable tote ($15 value) by Picky Girl designer Christopher Straub of Project Runway fame.
When: August 5-August 19.
Where: 949 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-698-4107, pickygirlmn.com

Now open: Bombshell
What: Plus-sized ladies looking for stylish threads, forgo the mall and head to St. Paul’s Grand Avenue district. The new, locally-owned boutique opened last week offering sizes 14-24, on the heels of chains like Old Navy and Ann Taylor removing their plus size options from their stores. The shop is already filled to the brim with apparel and fashion accessories from nationally-known lines including many Twin Cities’ exclusives, such as Kiyonna, Igigi, Gayla Bentley, Trentacosta New York, Jibri and Ines.
When: Now open
Where: 794 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-330-2605, www.bomb-shell-boutique.com

FiveTwoSix Salon Spa Gallery Promotions
What: Through August, FiveTwoSix has a plethora of beauty deals to keep your hair and skin looking fresh. First, receive a free travel-size Antioxidant HyrdraMist when you purchase a Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF30 moisturizer. Also, Smashbox Cosmetics has just hit the racks at FiveTwoSix. Check out their new fall make-up line, Masquerade, and receive a complimentary make-up touch-up after your hair or spa treatment. Looking to try out a new stylist on the cheap? FiveTwoSix’s stylists-in-training program offers haircuts starting at $15. Or just looking for a free haircut? FiveTwoSix are looking for models. Register to be on their call list and receive a complimentary cut or color from a stylist in an advanced training class. Finally, for every three people you refer to your stylist, you’ll receive a free haircut – and each referred person receives a complimentary Bumble & Bumble product.
When: Ongoing Through August
Where: FiveTwoSix Salon, 526 Selby Ave, St. Paul, 651-222-3839, 526salon.qwestoffice.net

Saturdays & Sundays: Stephanie’s Summer Savings Sale
What: Every weekend through Labor Day, Stephanie’s Summer Savings Sale offers sidewalk deals of 70 percent off with racks replenished weekly. In addition, all regularly priced merchandise is 10 percent off, and items already 40 percent off an extra 10 percent off.
When: Weekends through Labor Day
Where: Stephanie’s, 758 Cleveland Ave. S., St. Paul, 651-690-3802, www.stephaniesshop.com

Picky Girl Summer Sale
What: Head to Picky Girl on Grand Avenue in St. Paul for new markdowns on select spring and summer items. Sale racks are marked down 40 to 70 percent off – plus for a limited time, take 30 percent off all regular priced items. Look for national brands like Kensie Girl and Covet, and local designs from Calpurnia Peach, Carmichael Claith and Rapport handbags. (Pictured: Carmichael Claith)
When: Ongoing.
Where: Picky Girl, 949 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-698-4107, www.pickygirlmn.com

Ongoing: Patina Summer Sale
What: Local gift shop Patina is slashing prices for its annual summer sale, both in-store and in its e-shop. Take up to 50 percent off in-store and up to 70 percent off online on items including furniture (in-store only), candles, jewelry and accessories, gadgets, home decor, kitchen goods and more. -Jahna Peloquin
When: Ongoing.
Where: www.patinastores.com; 1581 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-644-5444; Highland Park: 2057 Ford Pkwy., St. Paul, 651-695-9955, www.patinastores.com

Ongoing: “Flights of Fancy: A History of Feathers in Fashion”
What: This Friday marks the opening of the Goldstein Museums newest exhibit: Flights of Fancy. With the help of the local Raptor Center and the Bell Museum, curators at the Goldstein have brought together a fluffy showcase of feathers and flair from fashion legends like Oscar de la Renta, Bob Mackie, Victor Costa and more. This exhibit will dive into the feathery styles of western culture, starting from feathers in nature to the appeal of feathers on clothing. (Image: Oscar de La Renta)
When: Exhibition runs through September 12.
Where: Goldstein Museum, 241 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave., St. Paul, 612-624-7434, http://goldstein.design.umn.edu/

Ongoing: “Off the Top of My Head: Hat Habitats”
What: We’ve always thought a hat finishes off any great ensemble, but it took awhile for the rest of the fashionable flock to catch on. Now, thanks to a resurgence in interest in mid-century fashion, hats are back in a big way.  It features the hat-inspired works of artists Cynthia Rapacz and Ryan Haro in mediums from photography and design to fashion and architecture.
When: Ongoing through September 3.
Where: ALA Library, Rapson Hall, 89 Church Street SE, Minneapolis, 612-624-6383, https://events.umn.edu/Off-the-Top-of-My-Head-Hat-Habitats-005267.htm

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