Stylepoints: Shoe swap

Get 20 percent off at Cole Haan for donating new or gently worn shoes.

March 17, 2010 at 11:08PM
Cole Haan's Air Halsey Thong, $148
Cole Haan's Air Halsey Thong, $148 (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Shoe swap Here's a chance for you to get rid of the shoes that you don't wear (you must have at least one pair in your closet that you don't wear) and upgrade your footwear for spring. When you donate your new or gently worn shoes (any brand) at Cole Haan (Galleria, Edina, 952-920-9377), you'll get 20 percent off your entire purchase. Note: There is now only one location in the state -- the Gaviidae store has closed.

Sales and events On Saturday, you can get all dolled up during "Let's Get Glam" at Belle Reve (320 E. Hennepin Av., Mpls., 612-333-3148). From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., get 15 percent off jewelry by locals SBG Designs and Carolina Topet during trunk shows. Then from 4 to 8 p.m., you can enjoy lash and makeup applications by Suzy Martin and Mici O'Grady.

During the Neiman Marcus Men's Event (Friday and Saturday, 505 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-339-2600), guys can get everything they'll need (style-wise) for spring. Plus, receive a pair of Polo Ralph Lauren flip-flops with a regular-priced purchase of $250 or more.

On Thursday, Gallery 360 (3011 W. 50th St., Mpls, 612-925-2400, 5 to 9 p.m.) is hosting a Joynoelle trunk show. Shop the pretty clothes and accessories and get 20 percent off everything in the store.

Thursday night is prom party night at the Bridal Accents Couture for Prom & Tux Room (4401 County Road 42 W., Savage, 952-846-4496, 4 to 9 p.m.). Guys and gals can stop by for 15 percent off prom dresses, free lace-shoe rental with every tuxedo, a free professional Facebook photo by Momento Images and a chance to win all sorts of prizes, such as a dress, tuxedo rental or prom updo from Aafusion.

Award-winning British eye wear designer Jason Kirk from Kirk Originals will be visiting Specs Optical (2204 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls., 612- 374-2114) on March 23. Glasses wearers can stop in from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for styling advice.

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

Jason Kirk sunglasses, $375, Vector collection
Jason Kirk sunglasses, $375, Vector collection (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Rock Star bracelet in Silver Night, $148, by SBG Designs
Rock Star bracelet in Silver Night, $148, by SBG Designs (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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