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This week in St. Paul shopping, Patina has an outlet sale at Highland Park, Smashbox launches at FiveTwoSix Salon, Hot Mama has a week-long sale; plus ongoing sales at Karma, BlackBlue, Picky Girl, Flirt and Stephanie’s.

Thursday-Sunday: Patina Outlet Sale
What: Take 50 percent off or more on everything in Patina‘s Highland Park outlet this weekend. We totally heart the Profile Magnet Set (pictured above) and Lace Magnet Set ($11.97 each). Give yourself some R&R with the Soaptopia Vanilla Bean Salt Soak ($6.26), Vanilla Vixen Bubble Bath ($13.26) and the Spongelle Mandarin Pedi-Buffer ($9.06).
When: Thursday, February 25-Sunday, February 28
Where: Highland Park (lower level): 2057 Ford Parkway, St. Paul. 651-695-9955 and online.

Smashbox Promotion at FiveTwoSix
Did you hear? FiveTwoSix Salon in St. Paul now carries Smashbox Cosmetics. To celebrate, they’re offering a makeup application for only $32, which then applies toward any Smashbox purchase. (FiveTwo Six Salon and Gallery, 526 Selby Ave., St. Paul. 651-222-3839.)

Initially Yours relocates
Monogramming boutique Initially Yours has relocated from Grand Avenue to Selby and Snelling, giving it a fresh update. Beyond the plethora of items that can be personalized, the shop sells sleepwear, accessories and handbags. It joins Selby and Snelling neighbors Patina, A. Michele, Lula’s Vintage Wear, Up Six Vintage, Go Vintage, Everyday People, and Flirt. (Initially Yours, 1585 Selby Ave., St. Paul. 651-225-0900.)

David Tutera for Faviana

Saturday: David Tutera by Faviana Personal Appearance
Celebrity wedding planner David Tutera of WE TV’s My Fair Wedding will unveil his new bridal collection, David Tutera by Faviana at the Wedding Shoppe. Appointments are required to meet with Tutera. (9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., Feb. 27. The Wedding Shoppe, 1196 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 651-298-1144.)

[A look by kjurek couture; Image by Stacy Schwartz]

Just announced: Karma Winter Sale
Grand Avenue boutique Karma is taking 25 percent off everything in the store, including regular priced items and spring arrivals, and an additional 25 percent off sale items. That includes locally-made dresses by one of our favorites, kjurek couture by Kimberly Jurek. (Karma, 867 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 651-291-1997.)

Tuesday-Sunday: Bibelot Special Offer
If you bring any gently-used clothing donations to any of Bibelot‘s four Twin Cities locations, receive a coupon for 20 percent off any regularly-priced clothing items. All donations will go to Arc’s Value Village. (Feb. 23-28. Bibelot: 1082 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 651-222-0321; 2276 Como Ave., St. Paul. 651-646-5651.)

Tuesday-Sunday: Hot Mama Semi-Annual Clearance Sale
Get up to 60 percent off winter and spring merchandise at locally-owned maternity boutique Hot Mama‘s semi-annual clearance sale. (Hot Mama: Rosedale Center, 612-633-9400; 867 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-209-0222.)

[Lingerie from Flirt]

Through Sunday: Flirt Special Offer
Throughout the month of February, you can also receive a coupon for 25 percent off one item in March at Flirt. (Feb. 7-14. Flirt, 177 Snelling Ave., St. Paul. 651-698-3692 & Azia, 2550 Nicollet Av., Mpls. 612-813-1200.)

Ongoing:

[Sale items at Picky Girl]

Picky Girl Winter Sale
St. Paul boutique Picky Girl is kicking off its winter sale with 25 to 60 percent off all regular-priced clothing, shoes and accessories, with offerings from national lines like Kenzie Girl and Covet, and local darlings Calpurnia Peach. (Ongoing while supplies last. Picky Girl, 949 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 651-698-4107.)

Winter Sale at Stephanie’s
Highland Park boutique Stephanie’s is taking 50 to 70 percent off all its fall and winter merchandise, including lines like Nicole Miller, Tracy Reese, and LuLuLame. (Ongoing while supplies last. Highland Park: 758 Cleveland Ave. S., St. Paul. 651-690-3802.)

[F-Troupe at BlackBlue]

BlackBlue Winter Sale
UK brand F-Troupe, represented out of the Opening Ceremony showroom in NYC, is now on sale at St. Paul boutique BlackBlue. They’re also offering 20 to 50 percent off on select fall/winter 2009 clothing and footwear. brands include: Hyden Yoo, Cockpit, Shades of Greige, Fred Perry, Original Penguin, Woolrich, Generic Surplus, and Tretorn. While you’re there, check out the new spring arrivals. Fred Perry and Shades of Greige SS10 are already in; look for Filson bags and travel luggage and more Red Wing styles coming soon. (BlackBlue, 614 Selby Ave., St. Paul.)

This week, St. Paul shops gear up for Valentine’s Day with new sales, shopping events, and other stylish happenings. Take it all in, or pick and choose – there’s something here for everyone.

[Tees by Tilton]

Saturday & Sunday: Dream of Spring Event at Bonne Chance
Local artisans coalesce at St. Paul gift boutique Bonne Chance. Find hand-crafted jewelry, scarves and accessories. That includes Carole Hallman’s up-cycled slip dresses, hand dyed in bright colors, and trench coats; hand-bound journals by Robyn Priestley; and knit tees by Katherine Tilton. Sadly, with this event comes the announcement that Bonne Chance will be closing for now, with hopes to reopen at another location eventually. (Noon-5 p.m. Bonne Chance, 713 E. Minnehaha Ave., St. Paul. 651-771-1791.)

Friday: Artist Mercantile’s Art of Romance Soiree
Artisan co-op Artist Mercantile starts the romance early at their annual Valentine’s themed “Art of Romance Soiree.” Listen to live poetry by the St. Paul Poetry Slam team and live music from Sam Hall, enjoy chocolates and wine, and shop for handmade goods from the Mercantile’s 65 artists. Valentine’s gift ideas include locally-made candles and bath products, stained and fused glassware, jewelry, and painted chairs. You can also try your hand at poetry and bring in a love-related quote on a postcard-sized card stock and you might get it displayed in the storefront window. (6-9 p.m. Artist Mercantile, 24 7th Pl., St. Paul. 651-222-0053.)

Saturday & Sunday: Grand Hand Local Jewelry Trunk Show
Minnesota jewelry artists Laura Stamper and Mitra Vahhaji’s latest creations will be in display at this jewelry trunk show, just in time for Valentine’s Day. New to the gallery is Laura Stamper, whose collection is composed of mixed materials, while Mitra Vahhaji’s designs are composed of silver, pearls and stones. (10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., Noon-5 p.m. Sun. The Grand Hand Gallery, 619 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 651-312-1122.)

Thursday: Details Salon Spa Color Offer
Details Salon Spa is letting you reap the benefits of cancellations in their books. This Thursday only, receive 50 percent off any new color service that you book and receive. Call or go on-line to book at 651-251-8700 or www.detailsmn.com. (Details Salon, 346 St. Peter St., St. Paul, 651-251-8700.)

Monday-Wednesday: Hot Mama Denim Sale
Stylish moms-to-be, head to Hot Mama’s Annual Denim Sale. Get 25 percent off all premium jeans, including new arrivals. (Hot Mama, Rosedale Center, 612-633-9400; 867 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-209-0222.)

Tuesday: Minnesota Opera’s Girl’s Night Out
Get your culture fix at the Minnesota Opera’s Girl’s Night Out event, centered around the Opera’s current production of Roberto Devereux. Enjoy free appetizers and drink specials at the St. Paul Grill, where 107.1’s Lori and Julia will broadcast their show live. Then head over to the Ordway, hear FM107.1’s Ian Punnett and MN Opera’s Artistic Director Dale Johnson talk about Roberto Devereux, and enjoy the show. (3 p.m. $30 including price of show. St. Paul Grill, 345 Market St., St. Paul. 612-333-6699. Click here to purchase tickets.)

Friday: “How Secretaries Changed the 20th Century Office: Design, Image and Culture”
Find out how woman’s secretarial role in the office over the years has transformed the style of the workplace as we know it in this new exhibition at Goldstein Museum of Design. Enjoy refreshments at the opening reception, and bring gently-used women’s business wear for Woemn Achieving New Directions during the exhibit’s run. (Opening reception 6-8 p.m. Fri. Ongoing through May 23. Goldstein Museum of Design, 241 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave., St. Paul. 612-624-7434.)

Ongoing:

[A look from Details Style Lab]

Details Sweater Sale
Fellas need gifts for Valentine’s Day, too. Buy one sweater from lines like Skunkfunk, Bertigo, and Ben Sherman and receive 20 percent off; buy two and take 30 percent off; and buy three to receive 40 percent off. (Ongoing through Feb. 14. Details Style Lab, 346 St. Peter St., St. Paul, 651-251-8700.)

[Sale items at Picky Girl]

Picky Girl Winter Sale
St. Paul boutique Picky Girl is kicking off its winter sale with 25 to 60 percent off all regular-priced clothing, shoes and accessories, with offerings from national lines like Kenzie Girl and Covet, and local darlings Calpurnia Peach. (Ongoing while supplies last. Picky Girl, 949 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 651-698-4107.)

Winter Sale at Stephanie’s
Highland Park boutique Stephanie’s is taking 50 to 70 percent off all its fall and winter merchandise, including lines like Nicole Miller, Tracy Reese, and LuLuLame. (Ongoing while supplies last. Highland Park: 758 Cleveland Ave. S., St. Paul. 651-690-3802.)

[F-Troupe at BlackBlue]

BlackBlue Shoe Sale
UK brand F-Troupe, represented out of the Opening Ceremony showroom in NYC, is now on sale at St. Paul boutique BlackBlue. Take 25 percent off any pair of F-Troupes in both men’s and women’s styles, while supplies last, as well as men’s Generic Surplus footwear. (While you’re there, check out new men’s denim line, A.P.C. from France.) (Ongoing while supplies last. BlackBlue, 614 Selby Ave., St. Paul.)

Dudes get plenty of last-minute shopping help this weekend in St. Paul.

[A holiday look from A. Michele]

Point and Sip at A. Michele
What can we say? A lot of dudes put it off until the last minute, but fortunately a lot of shops are prepared. This one is hosted by A. Michele owner Amy Michele Mullen’s husband, natch – and they’ll have plenty of helpers on hand to assist in selecting your gifts while you mull it over with martinis, wine and beer. (6-9 p.m. Thu. 1591 Selby Ave., St. Paul. 651-735-8088.)
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Store closing sales

REfind Vintage closes at the end of the month

With all the store openings St. Paul’s been seeing lately (Everyday People, Flirt, Stella.blu), it’s only natural it will see a few closings as well. Vintage home shop REfind Vintage and downtown gift shop Evoke Gallery are closing before the end of the month, but take advantage of the loss by shopping their store closing sales.

REfind Vintage opened just over a year ago by the former owner of Jerebek’s New Bohemian bakery, Mellissa Deyo, who filled the store with a different kind of treat: Vintage knickknacks, accessories and home décor. The huge store closing sale June 25-28 will include repurposed wicker furniture, potting plants and crafting glass garden totems as well as artwork and, of course, baked goods. (Noon-7 p.m. Thu. & Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 1105 Payne Av., St. Paul, 651-776-5122.)

A glass beaded necklace by Pretty Babies Glass from Evoke Gallery

One of the few retailers located in St. Paul’s downtown, Evoke Gallery has long been a resource for contemporary gifts (handbags, jewelry, candles, etc.) as well as Minnesota-themed dish towels -perfect for the cabin. Everything will be on sale for half off, as will be fixtures and shelves. On the upside, Evoke will continue to sell at festivals like St. Paul’s Taste of Minnesota and its online shop, EvokeGallery.com. (355 Wabasha St., St. Paul, 651-224-6388.)

Vintage Sale + more at MN Fairgrounds

The mascot for the Midwest Vintage Show?

The Midwest Vintage Clothing, Jewelry and Textile Show is back at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds once again this year. The annual traveling vintage flea-market style show held in the Fine Arts Building always brings out collectors near and far. This year’s show features 50 booths of vendors from throughout the country, with finds from the 1880s to 1980s. On Friday night’s festivities includes a live rockabilly set from the Twin Cities’ own Al’s Rockabilly Quartet, a vintage fashion contest, and a cocktail bar. While you’re there, check out the Star of the North Antique Show and the Twin Cities Used Book Fair on the Fairgrounds the same weekend. (5-10 p.m. Fri. $6/$1 off if you dress vintage. Early buying at 3 p.m. for $25. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. $4.)

More sales

Beginning this Monday, June 29 and going through July 5 Hot Mama, a local boutique for stylish moms and moms-to-be, will offer 25 percent off one item. (867 Grand Av., St. Paul, 651-209-0222.)

Through Friday, July 26, Rocco Altobelli Salon & Day Spa will offer 25% off h2t foot therapy products, 50% off dermAstage toner when you purchase a Sulfate-Free Cleanser, and $6 off Altobelli hairsprays. (665 S. Snelling Av., St. Paul, 651-690-5491.)