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By
Kandace Power Graves
Carol Robinson Gallery (840 Napoleon Ave., 895-6130; www.carolrobinsongallery.com) is celebrating its 25th anniversary Saturday, June 4, with an exhibition opening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. followed by champagne and cake from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Cream of the Frock (2137 S. Carrollton Ave., 865-1665) is making Thursdays special, starting this week, with 'Swirly Girl Thursdays,' featuring champagne, taste treats and special entertainment while you shop from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Poet Marc Irwin will read from his works this Thursday while shoppers look through vintage and contemporary fashions. New summer store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Darryl Michelle's Salon & Spa (3262 Severn Ave., Metairie, 888-1024) is now offering permanent makeup tattooing, eyelash and eyebrow tinting and massage.
Fresh Day Spa (801 S. Carrollton Ave., 861-4404) is offering a free manicure when you purchase a spa pedicure, plus 15 percent off all Mineralogie brand cosmetics and brushes when you purchase a makeup lesson all summer long.
Check out the new and vintage styles of T-shirts, denim, shoes and accessories, with prices starting at $12, and even customize your own T-shirt (or your pet's) at the new Ichabod's (3110 Magazine St., 895-1960). It's the store's second location; the other is at 231 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 705-2036.
New To You Designer Consignment (2311 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 838-0029) is celebrating its sixth anniversary by offering 30 percent to 75 percent off everything in the store except St. John knits, designer handbags and accessories, through June 11.
Take a walloping 90 percent off a large array of selected items during a sale at On the Other Hand Exclusive Resale Boutique (8204 Oak St., 861-0159). Stock up on cute summer tops and other select apparel for only $20 during a sidewalk sale at The Red Carpet (3425 Magazine St., 281-4610).
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