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Isabella’s is offering 25% off Vera Bradley merchandise as an incentive to start back to school shopping early.

Jolie & Elizabeth will have a trunk show at 1912 St. Charles Ave. from 4pm to 8pm on Thursday, June 24th. Refreshments such as champagne and strawberries will be served.

Imagine Boutique in Hammond is offering buy one, get one free on all denim until June 26th.

Ballin’s summer sale is going on now through Saturday, July 10th. Enjoy 75% off select merchandise.

Feet First is extending their “buy one get one 1/2 off” sale now through June 27th. If you prefer shopping online use code BOGO1/2 to receive the discount.

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Take your BFF shopping at Tomato and both of you can get 25% off your entire purchase now thru this Saturday. To receive the discount both people must make purchases. The offer is good at their New Orleans and Baton Rouge locations.

The Occasional Wife is hosting a “Cocktails & Closet Therapy” event on Tuesday, June 15th from 5:30-8:00pm. The fete benefits Dress for Success New Orleans with 10% of all sales going to the organization.

The Encore Shop, which benefits the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, is having a “Cool Clothes for Hot Days” sale featuring summer dresses and casual clothes. The event takes place this Thursday thru Saturday from 11am-5pm.

Help celebrate the New Orleans Craft Mafia’s 5th anniversary at their “Cinco de Craft Mafioso” party on June 24th. There will be free craft workshops, such as re-purposing old tees, as well as beer, snacks, and music. It all takes place at The Factory, a new craft workspace. For more information visit theirevent on Facebook.

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Ruby in Hammond is having a buy one summer tee or hoodie, get one free. In addition they are having their Denim Buy Back event through this Wednesday. Bring in a pair of old jeans and receive $50 off a new pair priced over $100.

Thursday, June 11th from 5:30pm-9:30pm St Charles Vision is having its annual SALT trunk show at Loa Bar in the International House. Purchase frames at the event and receive 20% off. For more details and to rsvp e-mail rsvp@lrgnola.com

Saks Fifth Avenue is having a champagne luncheon featuring Chanel’s Fall 2010 ready to wear accessory and shoe collection on Thursday, June 17th. The luncheon will begin at 11:00am and informal modeling will take place from 11:00-3:00. For more information call (504)524-2200 ext. 5242.

During June 10% of all Anne Sportun jewelry purchased at Katy Beh Contemporary Jewelry will be donated to Voice of the Wetlands.

Also in June Kalencom, a New Orleans based bag manufacturer, will donate 10% of this month’s proceeds to the Audubon Nature Institute. Funds will go towards rehabilitating sea turtle populations affected by the Deep sea Horizon disaster. The Hadaki line can be purchased at Rapp’s Luggage & Gifts.

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Ballins LTD is marking all full priced items down by 40% only on Memorial Day. Shoppers can also enjoy an additional 10% off sale items.

Sizzler in the City fashion show is being held Friday, June 4th at 7pm at the Ritz Carlton. The fundraiser tickets are $100 and all proceeds benefit families trying to gain financial freedom from welfare. Contact Linda Aubert at (504)905-0317 for more information.

Two Sprouts stationary has teamed up with Lake Ponchartrain Basin Foundation to aid Gulf oil disaster cleanup efforts. Purchase their t-shirt “spOILed: Save our Coast & Wildlife”and half the proceeds will go to the foundation. Babies, kids, and adults tees can be purchased at Little Miss Muffin, Angelique Baby, Orient Expressed, Ah-ha, and online at Two Sprouts.com.

Saturday, June 5th you can observe Native Americans from Louisiana create beadwork and jewelry using locally sourced alligator garfish teeth, alligator teeth, stones, silver, and glass and bone beads. Takes place at the Cannes Brulee Native American Musuem admission is $3 adults, $2.50 kids and the event lasts 10am-4pm.

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LePhare, an upscale bar in the CBD, is hosting weekly fashion shows every Thursday. Join them for the launch party this week with an Ottilie Broadmann fashion showcase.

NOLA Couture will be giving $5 from each sale of their oyster or shrimp cocktail ties to the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Cleanup Fund.

Saints for Sinners is giving proceeds from their St. Lucy medal this month to WRBH 88.3 Radio for the Blind.
St. Lucy is the patron saint of healthy vision.

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Need sunglasses? Want a free Jazz Fest ticket? Purchase a pair of Maui Jim sunnies from St. Charles Vision and score a free ticket to the fest.

Save 15% off any item from now until May 15th for Baboo Babeau and Trapped in Time Designs. Just enter “slow southern style” during checkout in the comments section and you will be reimbursed.

The New Orleans Craft Mafia is celebrating Earth Day by hosting a t-shirt recycling class at the uptown Whole Foods on Thursday, April 22nd. Members of the mafia (sorry couldn’t resist) will be on hand to hawk their homemade wares and teach you how to turn your old t-shirts into reusable bags. The demo will be from 1pm-6pm and shopping starts at 11:00am.

In celebration of 12 years in business Ah-ha is offering 12% off your total purchase.

Come out and support your favorite Magazine St. businesses on Thursday, April 29th at Shop Fest. Stores will stay open until 9:00pm and feature

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LF is offering 60% all merchandise off this week for their only sale of the season
Voluptuous Vixen, a plus sized boutique, just listed several items on Ebay. Time to scoop up some great deals!
Enjoy 20% off select denim at Style Lab, a great men’s boutique on Magazine St. They also just received a new shipment of Hartford linen and cotton shirts, perfect for spring and summer.
Ruby in Hammond is having their spring break event this Friday and Saturday. Stop in for complimentary margaritas from La Caretta and a gift with purchase from Paris Parker, Christina Salon, Bayou Booksellers, Cold Stone and Tan Lines of Hammond.

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If you’re on the Northshore on Saturday, March 20th sit in on “Toolbox Divas with Becky Burt from 10am-5pm. The class shows participants how to make jewelry out of common hardware store items. Admission is $100, $90 for members plus a $10 fee for supplies.
Spring cleaning? Head to Buffalo Exchange to sell what you don’t wear and buy some new (to you) items. Just check their website to see what they are looking for.
SHOP on Magazine St. is closing their doors at the end of March. All merchandise will be on clearance until they close.

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I’m back from my beautiful San Francisco trip and getting tattooed (locally). While I’m getting over a cold and foot swelling enjoy this week’s roundup of news, just in time for the weekend.

Belladonna Day Spa is now offering Minx manicures and pedicures. Minx is a flexible film application that can be customized with graphics, metallic colors, and photo quality designs.
Broad Street Bazaar is having its monthly market this Saturday, March 13th from 11:00am-4:00pm. Jewelry, health screenings, and food vendors of just some of the offerings.
Swap your kicks and hear some hip hop at the Kicks & Snares event at the Howlin’ Wolf this Saturday from 3:00pm-$8:00pm. The $10 cover gets you into the sneaker exchange and features more than 25 artists.
“Extraordinary Women” is the theme of Project Red Light’s fifth annual fashion show featuring fashions from The Villa, The Red Carpet, and The Edge. The show takes place on Thursday, March 18th at 5:00pm at Benedict’s Plantation in Mandeville, LA. There will be live entertainment, martini bar, and live and silent auctions. Proceeds go to the Project Light Foundation and the $50 tickets can be purchased at Buzy Bodies in Mandeville and Covington.

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