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With last weekend’s busy MNfashion Week kickoff in St. Paul now under wraps (check out my recap at l’etoile magazine), the buzz had dimmed to a murmur – that is, until today. The sheer amount of fashion events happening in St. Paul this weekend will tempt you to want to take a STAYcation. Here’s a St. Paul-specific guide to MNfashion Week events happening in our fair city.

British fashion icon Zandra Rhodes will be appearing at the Ordway

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GO Travelwear's Paisley Wrap

WEDNESDAY: GO Travelwear
So named for a heightened ability to travel well, this locally-made clothing line by Margaret Mousley should fast become a staple to even the most seasoned traveler. GO Travelwear’s jet setting looks are also practical, classic, and versatile. Help celebrate the launch of the line and join the designer for refreshments and an informal trunk show. (6-8 p.m. Free. Lizze on Grand, 1856 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 651-699-4585.)

A "Pearl Fishers" costume by Zandra Rhodes

THURSDAY: An Evening with Zandra Rhodes
Though not an official MNfashion Week event, it’s more than worth mentioning that British fashion icon Zandra Rhodes is making a local appearance as part of the events leading up to the Minnesota Opera’s production of “The Pearl Fishers” (opening Sept. 26 at the Ordway). Though she’s done everything from designing gowns for Princess Di and costumes for Freddie Mercury over the years, she’s perhaps most revered as a costume designer for theatrical productions, and the Minnesota Opera were able to snag her to design costumes for their latest production. Co-sponsored by Goldstein Museum of Design, Rhodes will speak on her past work and inspiration, and the process of creating the costumes for “The Pearl Fishers.” Her costumes for “Fishers” and her pieces from the Goldstein will also be in display. (6 p.m. $35. Ordway Center, 345 Washington St., St. Paul. 612-333-6669.)

Screenp-printed tights by Calpurnia Peach

THURSDAY: Grand Avenue presents “adorn”
When Grand Avenue takes on MNfashion Week, they don’t mess around. Encapsulating nearly every retailer, salon and restaurant on the grand expanse known as Grand Avenue, this fashion crawl showcases the best in local fashion with trunk shows, discounts, samplings and in-store events. Highlights should include your chance to snag a pair of original screen-printed tights by Calpurnia Peach, created live in-store at Picky Girl (only $18 a pair), a 25% off sale at vintage/consignment store My Sister’s Closet, and trunk shows from ROX by Robyne Robinson and kjurek couture at Karma. Take a shopping break and pamper yourself with ten-minute massages, product discounts and more at Grand Avenue’s numerous salon/spas, including Juut and phresh. Visit the Grand Avenue Business Association website for locations and details. (5 p.m. Free. Various locations on Grand Avenue, St. Paul. 651-699-0029.)

A Logan Real shoe from the TDF collection

FRIDAY: Logan Real, Tour de France 2009 Shoe Launch Party
When Miami-based artist Logan Real got wind of the Goldstein’s inclusion of one of his painted shoes had landed in their recent exhibition “Intersections: Where Art Meets Fashion,” he decided there would be no better place in the country to launch his latest project, an exclusive new line of seven painted shoes inspired by each of the stage towns of the 2009 Tour de France. The art-meets-fashion shoes will be on display from Sept. 21-27 and will be auctioned online to benefit GMD and Livestrong. (Opening reception 6:30-8:30 p.m. $35. RSVP at 612-730-6751. Goldstein Museum of Design, 241 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave., St. Paul. 612-624-7434.)

A fall look from Picky Girl

SATURDAY: Fashion in the Sky Rooftop Runway Show
Conspicuously missing from the MNfashion Week calendar, this event nonetheless provides many an opportunity to check out all that local fashion has to offer. This swanky rooftop fashion show and soiree will include fall looks from St. Paul boutiques Picky Girl, Karma, Stephanie’s, Flirt lingerie, Eco-tique, Shu Global Footwear and Details Style Lab for menswear. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, provided by St. Paul eateries Salut Bar Americain and Barrio, is sure to provide a tasty compliment to the sweet fashions. (7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. $35, available via presale only at participating boutiques. Galtier Plaza, 8th floor, 380 Jackson St., St. Paul. 651-698-4107.)

SUNDAY: Suede & Celebrity Luxe for Less
This two-part event showcases one-of-a-kind suede and leather designs by emerging designer Dee Balentine via a seated fashion show. Balentine constructs her garments incorporating leather remnants and suede with vibrant colors and unique, edgy silhouettes. Later on, get fashion tips from hair and wardrobe stylist Torih Gillespie, whose passion is to show how to put together looks that are both cheap and chic. (5-7:30 p.m. $10. Blessings Salon, 1451 University Ave., St. Paul.)

Though not officially part of MNfashion Week, a couple of St. Paul shops are hosting can’t-miss sales this week. Vintage-styled boutique A. Michele is offering 15% off all purchases through Sunday; mention MNfashion Week for sale price to apply. (1591 Selby Ave., St. Paul. 651-917-6966.) Friday and Saturday, Bibelot is celebrating its anniversary by taking 20% off its entire stock of clothing, jewelry, and gifts and a $10 gift card with every $100 spent at both of its St. Paul locations. (1082 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 651-222-0321; 2276 Como Ave., St. Paul. 651-646-5651.)

For more on MNfashion Week, check out l’etoile’s MNfashion Week Guide.