Local talent: SBG Designs There's something about Minnesota -- even when people leave, they tend to return to the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Such is the case with jewelry designer Sara Goldfine of SBG Designs (www.sbgdesigns.com). The Hopkins High School grad moved to Los Angeles in 2005, but will be back in the Twin Cities by January. She's already here for much of the summer, doing trunk shows in the next week.

Celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Brooke Shields and Samantha Harris have worn her jewelry, and her collection has been featured in In Style and Redbook magazines. Much of her latest work features vintage glass stones. "When they're gone, they're gone, but people have a one-of-a-kind piece that they're not going to see anywhere else," she said.

Here's where you can find her:

Saturday: OPM, 3700 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 952-567-7399, www.opmboutique.com, noon to 5 p.m.

Monday: LifeSpa of Lifetime Fitness Crosstown, 6233 Baker Road, Eden Prairie, 952-943-4600, 4 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday: LifeSpa of Lifetime Fitness Minnetonka, 3310 County Rd. 101 S., Minnetonka, 952-476-1717, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Both Lifetime Fitness shows are open to the public.)

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Sara Goldfine, jewelry designer

Aug. 1: Open Air Art Fair, Caribou Coffee (Hwy. 55 and Revere Lane), 10160 6th Av. N., Plymouth, 1 to 5 p.m.

Shop Talk: Drama Who: Courtney Smallbeck, owner.

Where: 1203 Lagoon Av., Mpls., 612-338-9423, www.shopatdrama.com

What: This is a store for women who like to make a statement with what they wear. At the new Uptown location, Smallbeck has stocked lower-priced items, such as tops starting at $50 from Taxi CDC and lots of silky numbers to wear with jeans. There also are sophisticated party dresses by such local designers as Kjurek Couture and Allison Quinnell. Most jewelry is one-of-a-kind and locally produced by Rox Minneapolis, Vanessa Dembo and Elizabeth Aloe. Behind the purple curtain will soon be another room of fashion-forward goodies. Look for Nelle handbags for fall.

Sales and events The summer sales continue: Shop Arafina (Galleria, 952-925-1565, www.arafina.com) for 30 to 70 percent discounts. Items include a Milly chiffon dress for $169 (originally $340) and Theory white pants ($113, originally $225). At Covered (1201 Lagoon Av., Mpls., 612-825-1610, www.shopcovered.com), get 30 to 70 percent off summer merchandise. If you shop this weekend, you'll get an extra 10 percent off everything, including new fall arrivals from William Rast, Haven and 7 for All Mankind. Friday through Sunday, shop the annual Sale-A-bration at 50th and France. Deals include 50 to 80 percent off all summer dresses, tops and pants at Il Vostro (5045 France Av. S., Mpls., 612-920-3167, www.ilvostroboutique.com).

Stop by Key North (515 1st Av. NE., Mpls., 612-455-6666, www.keynorthusa.com) on Saturday for a third anniversary celebration that will include cupcakes, cold drinks, door prizes and up to 90 percent off apparel and accessories. The sale will continue through Aug. 1.

Tonight, enjoy a ladies' night out at Cavé Vin (5555 Xerxes Av. S, Mpls., 612-925-0100, www.cave-vin.net, 6 to 8 p.m. or 8 to 10 p.m., $20). Enjoy appetizers and wine tastings while getting Lancôme, Chanel, Bobbi Brown and YSL makeovers courtesy of Bloomingdales. You'll get a beauty gift bag to take home.

Today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., there's a fall 2009 Gucci trunk show at Nordstrom (Mall of America, 952-883-2121, ext. 1350). A representative will be on hand to assist.

If you want fashion entertainment, try the second annual fashion show Friday at Phresh (937 Grand Av., St. Paul, 651-227-6371, www.phreshspasalon.com, 6:30 p.m.). The hair and makeup will be provided by the host salon with looks from Karma, Quince, the Wedding Shoppe, the North Face, Hot Mama, Picky Girl and Flirt. Get 15 percent off purchases and enter drawings for gift baskets and spa packages.

There's a party Friday at Sa Bel Salonspa (1609 W. Lake St., Mpls., 612-866-3679, www.sabelsalonspa.com). From 7 to 9 p.m., this fete features skin care services, reflexology, massage and hair extensions as well as hand-blown glass art, a book signing by local artist and author Alex Boies ("Itty Bitty Kitty Ditties"), tarot card readings and discounted Botox treatments ($9 per unit) by Dr. Annika Crosby.

Sara Glassman • 612-673-7177 sglassman@startribune.com