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Winter’s plentiful shopping events and sales continue this week.

[My Sister's Closet]

Through Saturday: My Sister’s Closet Winter Clearance Sale
A longtime favorite of this writer, My Sister’s Closet is having its bi-annual blowout sale. The sister-owned shop housed in one of Grand Avenue’s historic houses will be taking 50 percent off everything in stock, including vintage and designer consignment. In other news, look for a second My Sister’s Closet location opening in Uptown Minneapolis at 2741 Hennepin Avenue South on February 1 with all-new stock. (Jan. 18-30. 1136 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 651-222-2819.)

Sunday: Rocco Altobelli Salon Spa fund drive and discounts
Locally-owned salon and spa Rocco Altobelli is offerings discounts on services and products for a good cause. Get discounts on services between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. with a donation of three nonperishable food items per service. Cash or check will be accepted for a haircut ($20 plus food), accent color ($20 plus food for 10-12 foils), brow wax ($10 plus food) and lip wax ($7 plus food). All proceeds go to Second Heartland. Appointments can be made beginning Jan. 28. (Jan. 31. St. Paul: 665 S. Snelling Ave., St. Paul. 651-690-5491. Rosedale: 1655 County Rd. B2 W., St. Paul. 651-631-2289.)

[A look from Details Style Lab]

Through Sunday: Details Style Lab Deal
Bring two or more non-perishable food items and receive a 10 percent discount at spa and men’s clothing boutique Details Style Lab. The store plans to donate 800 pounds of food this year, providing 150 meals to a family of four. (Ongoing through Jan. 31. 346 St. Peter St., St. Paul, 651-251-8700.)

[Painting by Sarah Wieben]

Through Sunday: The Grand Hand Winter Sale
Art and gift boutique The Grand Hand is clearing out their stock to make room for new art for the New Year. Save 20 percent on Sarah Wieben paintings, Michael Tonder glass, Tom Homann pottery, and Jemerick pottery. UPDATED: New additions to the sale include 75 percent off Lori O’Neill jackets and Mary Lynn O’Shea jackets and bags, as well as jewelry at 20 to 75 percent off. (Ongoing through Jan. 31. The Grand Hand Gallery, 619 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 651-312-1122.)

Through Sunday: Deals at 526 Salon
Kick off your 2010 right with new deals 526 Salon. Now through January, this happening salon and gallery is offering a facial or massage for only $49 (originally $65). A selection of Bumble & Bumble hair treatments are on clearance through January. Take 20 percent off one item, 25 percent off two, and 30 percent off three. (Ongoing through Jan. 31. 526 Salon, 526 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-3839.)

[Sale items at Picky Girl]

Ongoing: 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.)

Ongoing: Winter Sale at Stephanie’s
What: Both of Stephanie’s locations in Highland Park and 50th & France are taking 50 to 70 percent off fall and winter merchandise. In other news, the store is planning to close its 50th & France location, opting to keep open its popular Highland Park boutique and focus on opening an online shop. No blowout sale is planned for the closing storefront.
When: Ongoing while supplies last
Where: Highland Park: 758 Cleveland Ave. S., St. Paul. 651-690-3802; 50th & France: 5005 France Ave. S., Mpls. 612-929-2087.

[F-Troupe at BlackBlue]

Ongoing: 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.)

The Plaza at Rosedale Center

Through the month of August, Rosedale Center has been celebrating its 40th birthday. Not only has the mall survived the trying economic times of the past few decades, it was the third of four “dale” shopping centers built by the Dayton-Hudson company, now credited as the creators of the modern-day mall. Originally, the shopping center was anchored by the Dayton’s and Donaldson’s department stores when it opened in 1969, with later additions including JC Penney and Montgomery Ward.

Today, JC Penney is still in place, Macy’s took over Marshall Field’s which has taken over the Dayton-Hudson space, Montgomery Ward was eventually taken over by Herberger’s, and the Donaldson’s space was redesigned in 2006 as The Plaza at Rosedale Center (which combined specialty shops, restaurants and a 14-screen movie theater in an open-air setting). But Rosedale’s foothold as “St. Paul’s Mall” remains.

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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.)