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WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 13-19:

Thursday: Primp Grand Opening
What: From the fashionable minds behind Rapport accessories – yes, that bestie-duo designer team of Michele Henry and Wesley Uthus has done it again – comes Primp. The new trendy, cheap boutique on Selby that brings together low prices and fashion. This Thursday marks the opening of their new shop and the two are starting things off on the right foot with an evening of hors d’oeuvres, wine, prizes, as well as first dibs on cutesy, affordable dresses, tops, and jewelry. -Lauren Gantner
When: Grand opening 6–10 p.m. Thursday, September 16.
Where: Primp, 618 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-414-0091, primpyourself.com

Tuesday-Sunday: Up Six Vintage 9 Year Anniversary Sale
What: St. Paul’s mid-century modern decor and vintage clothing haven Up Six Vintage is celebrating their ninth birthday with a whole week of big discounts on classic goodies. They are slashing off 30 percent on all clothing, shoes and accessories, 20 percent on jewels and gems and all the way up to 50 percent on home furnishings, art and tons more. -Lauren Gantner
When: Tuesday, September 14-Sunday, September 19.
Where: Up Six Vintage, 157 Snelling Ave., St. Paul, 651-917-0470 upsixvintage.com

Thursday-Saturday: Design Vertigo Grand Opening Weekend
What: New art, fashion and home store Design Vertigo celebrates its opening with wine
tasting, live music, local artist shows, door prizes and shopping.
When: Thursday, September 16-Saturday, September 18.
Where: 2570 7th Ave. E., N. St. Paul, 651-770-1901.

Saturday: Bean Factory Artist Market
What: The Bean Factory Artist Market is a collective of artists and crafters offering handmade photography, jewelry, painting, handbags, hand-bound journals, lotions, and body care and more.
When: 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, September 18.
Where: J&S Bean Factory, 1518 Randolf St., St. Paul, 651-699-7788.

Beginning Friday: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s Boutique Week
What: For its first annual Boutique Week, Mpls.St. Paul Magazine has done the unthinkable: they’ve brought together over 50 local boutiques for seven days of super sales, exciting exclusives and fall trend news straight from its editors! Shops from Stillwater to Wayzata, from Edina to Minneapolis-St. Paul will participate, including Grand Avenue’s Karma with trunk shows from Helen Wang jewelry and Lockheart Handbags (September 15); a Trollbead trunk show at Goodthings (September 10-12); and a special appearance from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine editor Melissa Colgan at Stephanie’s (3-4 p.m. September 12.) And don’t forget to swing by Rosedale for an appearance from MyTalk 107′s “The Shop Girls” after their radio show at Pandora’s Roseville location (2-3 p.m. September 11.). (Click here for a full schedule.) While you’re there, be sure to enter these promotions at participating retailers, including retailer and spa gift certificates up to $500. -Lauren Gantner
When: Friday, September 10-Friday, September 17.
Where: Various metro area boutiques, www.mspmag.com

Friday-September 17: Boutique Week at Selby & Snelling
What: Selby & Snelling’s chic consortium of boutiques have joined forces for a stylish week if deals and in-store events to parallel New York Fashion Week. This weekend, lovely Euro-chic shop A. Michele is offering a $20 gift card for every $150 spent Friday through Sunday, plus wine and cupcakes. Initially Yours Monogramming & Gifts will offer a $10 gift certificate (and complimentary wine) for every $50 spent this Friday through next Friday, September 17 for use on a future visit. This Saturday, decadent lingerie shop Flirt will offer treats and champagne as well as a 10 percent discount on a future visit with a spend of $100 or more. Tennis on Selby will offer a $20 gift card for every $100 purchase all week (Friday-next Friday). Next weekend, new Parisian-styled Allee Metro Chic will have treats and wine next Thursday and Friday, September 16 and 17. And of course, next Tuesday through Sunday Up Six Vintage will be celebrating its ninth anniversary with 30 percent off clothing and accessories and up to 50 percent off all furnishings and housewares. -Jahna Peloquin
When: Friday, September 10-Friday, September 17.
Where: A. Michele, Initially Yours Monogramming & Gifts, Flirt, Alle Metro Chic, Tennis on Selby, and Up Six Vintage.

Through Saturday: Details Style Lab
What: Sharp-styled men’s store Details Style Lab is celebrating the beginning of fall with a post-Labor Day sale. Take 50 to 75 percent off spring and summer offerings from the likes of Ben Sherman, Skunkfunk, John Varvatos, Ted Baker, Bertigo and more.
When: Through Saturday, September 18.
Where: Details Style Lab, 346 Saint Peter St., St. Paul, 651-251-8700, www.detailsmn.com

Now open: Allee Metro Chic
What: St. Paul’s Selby and Snelling intersection is becoming a charming European-styled shopping district as of late, thanks to a independently-owned lineup of shops and cafes – including Lula’s Vintage Wear, Up Six, A. Michele, Cosmic Coffee, Two Smart Cookies. Now, there’s another new storefront popping up: Allee Metro Chic, which has set up shop in the cobblestone alley. The shop offers women’s fashion with European flair culled by a mother-daughter team of June Berkowitz of Nina’s Café and her daughter Kelissa Stempski. -Jahna Peloquin
When: Beginning Wednesday, September 1.
Where: 179 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul, 651-769-4534, www.alleemetro.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

BlackBlue Summer Sale
What: The on-trend menswear shop BlackBlue is kicking off the new season by getting rid of their warm weather wear to make room for new fall must-haves. Guys, now’s your chance to stop by the friendly shop to browse their big selection of summer clothing and footwear which will all be conveniently marked down 40 to 60 percent – and ladies, there’s some footwear (and potentially unisex-y clothing) for you too! -Lauren Gantner
When: Now
Where: BlackBlue, 614 Selby Ave, St. Paul, 651-260-5340, www.blkblu.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.
When: Ongoing.
Where: Picky Girl, 949 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-698-4107, www.pickygirlmn.com

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

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