Events and sales The easiest way to update your look is with accessories. Rick Rack (3413 W. 44th St., Mpls., 612-746-4160) is hosting a series of trunk shows this week. Today (4 to 7 p.m.), it's vintage jewelry by Susan Plunkett. On Friday (2 to 7 p.m.) there will be repurposed and heirloom jewelry by Micaela Clark and Saturday (noon to 3 p.m.) will feature copper, silver and vintage jewelry by Kristi Evenson. Enjoy free refreshments and a gift with a $25 purchase.
It's ladies' night out from 4 to 9 tonight at 50th and France. First, pick up a gift bag at the lower level of the Arthur Murray School of Dance. Then enjoy mini-massages, dance lessons, trunk shows, wine tastings and more throughout the area. At Bluebird Boutique (3909 W 50th St., Mpls., 952-746-8675) and Ladyslipper Boutique (4940 France Av. S., Mpls., 952-224-1900), get 25 percent off everything during the event. If you need more time to think about purchases, they'll give you 20 percent off through the weekend.
On Friday, shop and snack at the spring fashion party at Gallery 360 (3011 W. 50th St. at Xerxes Av. S., Mpls., 7 to 10 p.m., 612-925-2400). Check out new looks from Kjurek Couture and wearable art pieces by Liz Plambeck, Heather Hambrecht, Atom Pechman and Martha McQuade.
Spring shopping fun continues at Joynoelle Boutique and Atelier (312 W. 42nd St., Mpls., 612-209-7822, www.joynoelle.com). On Friday (2 to 7 p.m.) and Saturday (noon to 5 p.m.), get locally designed jewelry by Ann Glickman, handbags and laptop bags by Urban Junket, dresses and coats by Joynoelle and stationery by Apiary Designs at 20 to 75 percent off.
With all this running around, don't neglect your makeup. Here's a chance to go green at Ecotique (1045 Grand Av., St. Paul, 651-222-3127, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). The locally based website Nature of Beauty will offer consultations and have a wide selection of natural and organic cosmetics. Enjoy food and drinks while you shop.
The Wedding Fair is this Sunday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Minneapolis Convention Center, tickets are $15, www.twincitybridal.com, 952-933-3464). New this year is "the look for less," featuring creative ideas for brides on budgets. There will also be two fashion shows, featuring looks from Angelique's Bridal Salon, the Wedding Shoppe and Mestad's Bridal and Formalwear.
Sara Glassman • 612-673-7177
