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This weekend in St. Paul shopping and style, get gussied up for the Sex And the City 2 premiere with a shopping party at A. Michele, plus Half-Price Books’ 20% Off Sale, Second Début2 opens, and Britta Lynn Design launches at the Grand Hand Gallery.

“Sex And the City 2″ Deal
What: Sex And the City 2 opens this weekend at Rosedale Center’s AMC Theatres and Rosedale’s Ruby Tuesday has an offer you and your girlfriends can’t refuse. Grab a $5 Cosmo before the show, and stop back after the movie with your ticket stub for a free appetizer.
When: Friday, May 28.
Where: Rosedale Center, Roseville, 651-633-0872, www.myrosedale.com.

“Sex And the City 2″ Shopping Party
What: This Wednesday, unleash your inner Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte or Miranda at a shopping party this week at St. Paul boutique A. Michele. A. Michele will be hosting a cocktail party with a raffle for a necklace by Tracy Bennett of local line Scout Vintage, and the first eight people to spend $100 get a gift bag. (Pictured: Jewelry by Scout Vintage)
When: 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, May 26.
Where: A. Michele, 1591 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-917-6966.

Spring into Summer at ELINOR
What: It’s Memorial Day Weekend, and you know what that means – it’s (unofficially) summertime. Kick it off at occasional St. Paul boutique ELINOR for a summer shopping party, complete with drinks, chocolates and other delectables. New offerings includes hand-painted silks, bead-woven jewelry, new tops, handbags, woven bamboo scarves and shawls, and more.
When: 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 28.
Where: ELINOR Artful Adornments, 1559 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, 651-771-1791, elinor7.wordpress.com.

Half-Price Books 20% Off Sale
What: Book discounter Half-Price Books is offering 20 percent off everything in all of its seven metro area locations, including St. Paul and Roseville locations.
When: Thursday, May 27-Monday, May 31.
Where: St. Paul: 2041 Ford Pkwy, St. Paul, 651-699-1391‎. Roseville: 2481 Fairview Ave., Roseville, 651-631-2626‎. www.halfpricebooks.com.

Second Début2 opens
What: A second location of Goodwill-owned Second Debut 2 opened on University Avenue in St. Paul recently. Find gently used designer goods for fractions of the original price.
When: Now open
Where: Second Début2, 1825 University Ave., St. Paul, 651-645-5048, www.seconddebut.org.

Britta Lynn Design at The Grand Hand
What: Jewelry by local line Britta Lynn Design is now available at The Grand Hand Gallery in St. Paul. The jeweler will have her full collection available, which consists of bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings in fine metals arranged in asymmetrical and textured configurations.
When: Now available.
Where: The Grand Hand Gallery, 619 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-312-1122, www.thegrandhand.com, brittalynndesign.blogspot.com.

Special Offers at FiveTwoSix Salon & Spa
What: While supplies last, buy a Dermalogica Daily Microfolian and receive a travel size Special Cleansing Gel and Active Moist for only $50 (an $80.50 value). Through May, receive 10 percent off all Dermalogica products. Looking to try out a new stylist on the cheap? FiveTwoSix’s stylists-in-training program offers haircuts starting at $15. Plus now through June, enjoy a $49 Dermalogica facial with Amanda or a $49 massage with Amyjo (originally priced at $69). 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 May.
Where: FiveTwoSix Salon Spa & Gallery, 529 Selby Ave., St. Paul. 651-222-3839, www.526salon.qwestoffice.net.

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