The first of November is kicking off to be a fashion filled day with both Kelly Wearstler and Diane Von Furstenburg both appearing at NorthPark Center in Dallas.  Take a long lunch or play a little hooky to meet the fashion legend and CFDA President Diane Von Furstenburg and take a whiff of the latest extension of the DVF empire – the DIANE Parfum.

From her signature silhouettes to her bold prints, Diane von Furstenberg is synonymous with effortless chic.  “Everything I know about seduction is in the bottle,” says von Furstenberg.

Created in collaboration with industry maven Chantal Roos and master perfumer Aurelien Guichard, DIANE opens with bold notes of Frangipani, intertwined with subtle hints of Violet and base notes of myrrh, musk and patchouli. The style of the scent is much like how any lady should be: powerful, seductive, and feminine.

Close to the skin, fluid, and enveloping. Created for all and unique for everyone, Diane’s fragrance is built up like one of her dresses: it wraps up a woman’s body and stays with her all day long. DVF is known for all her inspirational words and quips of how to be lady, leaving us with, “Be the woman you want to be.”

Sephora at NorthPark Center, Dallas. 8687 North Central Expressway. Meet and Greet beginning at 2:30PM.

Tonight while you root on the Rangers, head to the Bishop Arts District for Dallas’ first ever Pop-up bar. In clandestine speak-easy style, you’ll walk into a garage building that has been transformed into a place of libations and perhaps some sinful delight. You’ll pony up for some tickets in lieu of cash, whisper your favorite flavors and liquors you fancy, and watch the mixology magic happen as you support a few great charities.

Find your way a bit past Bolsa at 828 W. Davis St and make sure to stop by soon, as Bar 828 is lasting only for a few weekends in October leading up to the opening of Michael Martenen’s ‘High and Rye’ off Main St. The concept is taking New York’s guerrilla style Pop-Up shop ideas and fusing it with pre-Prohibition style times. Mingle with some indie artists, meet your next Uptown cutie, and watch your bartender take an ice pick a chunk of ice block to chill that creative cocktail of yours.

Michael Martensen has assembled a roster of top mixologists, designers and artists from the area, who have signed on to volunteer, with the proceeds benefiting Falling Whistles and Promise House, a local charity that helps runaway teens get off the street.

The FALLING WHISTLES Tour Bus will be in attendance and spreading its powerful message to the masses. As seen on and supported by a slew celebrities and peace activists, the Falling Whistles campaign launched with a simple response – be a whistleblower for peace in Congo.

Proceeds go to rehabilitate and advocate for war-affected children. Share their story and speak up for them. What began as a story exposing the world’s largest and deadliest war, has become a campaign for peace in Congo. Make their weapon your voice and rock a conversation starting piece of jewelry in the process.

Bar 828, 828 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208 starts at 6 P.M.

Support the cause and become a whistleblower for peace: FALLING WHISTLES Limited Edition Gold Whistle / FALLING WHISTLES Ox Zinc Whistle / FALLING WHISTLES Original Whistle / FALLING WHISTLES Gunmetal Whistle / FALLING WHISTLES Bronze Whistle / FALLING WHISTLES Copper Whistle / FALLING WHISTLES Brushed Whistle

Calling all my SMU and Dallas ladies – current students, alums, et al; stop by the Main Quad Flagpole at SMU on Wednesday, October 5th from 10am to 6pm to check out the  Levi’s® Curve ID Studio apart of the Mirror, Mirror Campus Tour. Not all women are alike, and neither are your jeans, so let the fit experts do the leg work in finding your perfect pair. They’ll size you up and make sure all your best assets walk away turning heads.

You’re invited to:
- Receive a personal Levi’s® Curve ID custom fitting
- Complimentary hair & makeup styling
- Photo Station
- Exclusive gift
- Refreshments and more!

As if giving your ass a boost wasn’t incentive enough, how about a little friendly competition with the Aggies? Which ever school, SMU vs Texas A&M, puts up the most numbers in jean fittings will receive a $10,000 grant for their school to support women’s arts, academics and athletic groups and programs. Let’s Pony Up!

My derrière dares any muffintops, gaping waistbands, bootylicious or lacking behinds, boyish frames, long legs, petite pints, or whatever your denim demise may be to join me. The new Levi’s Curve ID jeans will accentuate that ass and have you feeling like a new woman.

A few I look forward to trying: Bold Curve ID Beach Burn Skinny Jeans / Demi Curve ID 70s Skinny Jean / Bold Curve ID Black Skinny Jeans / Bold Curve ID Mid Wash Bootcut Jeans

Haven’t slept a wink due to the Missoni for Target madness, but shop online RIGHT NOW! The selection is even more impressive than the preview images from the look book. Currently, my cart has over $1,500 of Missoni the limited edition collection merch with no end in sight. Out of the 400 piece collection, view the slideshow for our editor’s picks of the creme de la chevron creme.

Lucky Magazine is proud to present its second Fashion and Beauty Blog Conference (FABB), happening on the eve of Fashion Week, featuring the digital fashion and beauty world’s most influential bloggers, innovators, executives and pacesetters.

Photo Credit: Nicole Marie Melton

Watch the IFB Conference LIVE! Independent Fashion Bloggers hosts some of the best in the industry to discuss new media trends, fashion, blogging, and much more at depth.

What’s a better way to shop than after hours and with champagne in hand? Fashion’s Night Out is back for its third yearly installment and globally has grown to epic proportions. On September 8th, rub elbows with your favorite stars and celebs as you mingle with fellow fashionista shoppers. Don’t pass up on the chance to meet-and-greet with designers and snag the limited edition items specially made for the shopping event of the season.

Anna Wintour of Vogue, in collaboration with the CFDA, originally created FNO to kick off New York Fashion Week and to give the economy a boost. So, do your patriotic part and inject a little shopaholic stimulus into the economy.

Our editors have rounded up the Best Bets for FNO 2011 in Dallas:

1) Highland Park Village –

Local runway producer extraordinaré, Jan Strimple is producing two catwalk shows featuring a myriad of the hautest designers and stores in HPV. Ogle the models and fashionable wares from a prime spot by Marquee Grill at 7PM and 9PM, but in the downtime, hop on over for some in-store experiences—

• Remember to play nice at Jimmy Choo, as they introduce the newest fashion blog on the block, D Magazine’s StyleSheet, complete with snacks and libations from 6pm to 10pm.
• If you’re in the market for diamonds, scoot on over to Harry Winston’s for a tempting mix of the three deadly C’s – champagne, chocolates, and carats.
• Let all five senses run wild over at Diane von Furstenberg’s fete. Partake in some eye catching FlipBook fun, waft the latest DVF fragrance, put your hands all over a special gift with purchase, and of course taste some cocktails and hor d’ourves while listening to a DJ spin some sweet tunes.
• Take a red soled step back into a different era at Christian Louboutin, where the lux boutique turns into a vintage hair parlor and wig shop in partnership with Frederic Fekkai from 5pm to 8pm. As they say, the bigger the hair, the closer to… Christian?
• If you’re still tangled up in knots over how to tie that damn turban trend, head over to Hermes for some scarf-tying demonstrations. Maybe you’ll pick up a few new tricks while you definitely pick up a champagne buzz.
• Treat your fingers to a mini mani from Chanel featuring the exclusive Les Jeans de Chanel collection. Run, don’t walk in your sky-high stilletos to purchase these coveted and very limited edition nail polish colors.

2) Galleria Dallas –

Do you remember rainy Halloweens where your Mom took you to the mall to trick-or-treat? FNO at the Galleria is kind of like that, except a million times better. Substitute the candy for hor d’ourves, costumes for couture, and join The Fashionistas for a toast in the Champagne Lounge. The prestigious fashion group is hosting the event featuring a plethora of mini-parties in each store.

Watch those long model legs take stride on apparently the longest runway in North America. The multiplicity Strimple (no really, how many shows can she produce in one evening?) is bringing on the pain to those poor models as they strut Fall fashions down the full quarter-mile of stores. Plus, Saks Fifth Avenue hosts Robert Graham’s founder and CEO Robert Stock.

3) Neiman Marcus NorthPark Center -

Fashion bloggers Bradley Agather, Alison Gross, Amber Venz and Krystal Schlegel put their pretty blonde minds together to style a runway event, but scurry on over because only the first 100 will have seats. For those with tuneful ears, DJs Jennifer Miller and Paul Paredes will be providing the evening’s soundtrack and Petty Theft performs. Each department will feature a mini-event, so many surprises are abound.

Ladies, let your men loose on Level 1, where they can imbibe on Scotch and puff on hand-rolled cigars while even getting a little Jack Black mini facial pampering. Those feeling crafty can DIY a pair of Hanky Panky panties in celebration of the brand’s birthday. If you still haven’t jumped on the the hair feathering bandwagon then FNO is you’re lucky night to add some plumes to your coiff. Get snap-happy with the photo booth or go hunting around on the Beauty Event scavenger and, of course, cocktails, light bites, and tunes by DJ OB-Jen and Juice.

4) Stanley Korshak -

For those in search of a stiffer drink, The Shak isn’t fooling around. Cocktails from Patron Tequila and Ultimat Vodka will have you reaching for your wallet as famed New York design duo, Sachin + Babi send their wares down the runway. Be sure to take a up close and personal look at the offerings at the trunk show. Those feeling lucky could win a dress in the raffle and don’t forget to take home special gifts with purchase. Remember to pad your drinking with some of the light bites and try not to party shuffle too hard to DJ Wish FM.

5) 4510 -

Hollywood heads down South as 4510 partners with LA-based retailer, Decades for a pop-up shop that lasts until September 10th. Owners of the famed LA boutique and soon-to-be Bravo TV stars, Cameron Silver and Christos Garkinos, will making a special public announcement. Catch the latest A-list gossip as you purchase their vintage and designer couture garb.

Sara Beltran of Dezso will be here debuting her latest collection. Enjoy cocktails courtesy of Belvedere and Moet, and music from Dallas’ most fashionable DJ, Lucy Wrubel.

6) Tootsies -

On Sunday, crowds braved the sweltering heat to support the newest kid on the East Dallas block, Goodfriend Beer Garden and Burger House. Matt Tobin, the owner of Vickery Park, and Josh Yingling, the bearded bar wrangler and manager, are the duo behind the vision.

The Construction Patio Party gave patrons a preview of what’s in-store for the nightlife and foodie scene later this summer. Hundreds came out to support the latest endeavor and the crowd consisted of some of the usual characters from the Henderson block, a mix of the Lakewood crowd, beer enthusiasts, fashionable tastemakers, and some furry four-legged friends.

The expansive space features a Texas-sized horseshoe shaped bar that leaves ample elbowroom, so you won’t waste anytime ordering up a drink and can get straight to the conversation. A massive tap system is going in place very soon and the finish out will accent all the striking wood surroundings.

Huge garage doors were drawn up as it brought in the sunlight for partygoers to bask in and provides easy access to the patio. The sprawling patio features cedar trellises, which are to be completed with covered awnings, so princesses like me will no longer be drowning in our own sweat. A personal favorite décor highlight is the gorgeous reclaimed wooden doors that welcome visitors with diamond shaped detailing.

Even after the free flowing beer, wine, and Jameson ran out after a few hours, Goodfriend was still a buzz as the crowd chilled out and conversed for a while longer because that’s the kind of spot it is.  The good energy, endless possibilities and the cute tatted eye candy kept Sunday Funday rolling on. Not even the 104-degree temperature could stop good times from being had at Goodfriend.

While it’s off the beaten path of the normal Uptown bubble, that’s the essence of what makes the up and coming area revival of Casa Linda, East Dallas, and Lakewood exciting, vibrant, and filled with much personality and creativity. Many can see why entrepreneurs are flocking to the neighborhood for future expansions, as it has a laid back Austin feel with a Big D twist.

Goodfriend is sandwiched between to Good-to-Go Tacos and a future seafood joint to round it out the tasty burgers they’ll be serving up, so you’ll be able to have a delicious late night fix whatever your tastes may be. Start whetting your palate for Adult Happy Meals, think damn good naturally grass fed burgers and fries while washing it down with a perfectly paired cold craft beer. If that didn’t already bring a childlike smile to your face, the addition of Kool-Aid on the menu definitely will.

So I’ll be counting down the days until the doors officially open sometime in mid-August, but mark my words I know we’re going to be mighty fine Goodfriends.

Goodfriend Beer Garden and Burger House is located at 1154 Peavy Rd., Dallas, TX 75218. Scheduled to open in Mid-August.

Come Sunday, get your fill of Foster the People with a plethora of events in Dallas. The Los Angeles band has been sweeping the nation with their catchy tunes, more-than-what-meets-the-eye lyrics, and boyish good looks. Mark Foster is the leading man, while band mates Cubbie Fink and Mark Ponitus round out the harmonious sounds in their coming soon debut album, Torches. Here’s the low down on what’s in store this weekend…

Starting off at Good Records at 6:30pm – get close and personal with the band as they do a live set in-store. Get there early, so you can score a sweet spot for prime swooning as Mark Foster et al sing a few of their hits. Be sure to peruse the latest records before the performance as Good Records is a haven of ear candy . This one is dedicated for all you cash strapped kiddos, it’s FREE-ninety-nine.
Good Records is located at 1808 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75206.

Immediately following, hustle on over to The Loft for their sold-out show at 7:30pm. The band is on a nation-wide tour after garnering a huge following after Coachella, which has been selling out night after night, city after city. Seriously, catch these boys while you can if they come into a town near you. Tickets were $10, but go befriend a sketchy scalper if you want entry to this standout show.
The Loft is located at 1135 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75215.

Cool off at the Joule Poule as the Midnight Summer Session kicks off with Foster the People doing a DJ set. While I have no idea of their mix master skills, with enough cocktails and libations and the simple fact that the people watching alone will be worth the entry fee. Apparently the $40 tickets has sold out, but word on the street is that there may still be some $500 cabanas left. Grab your gaggle of band groupies, throw down some cash, take a dip in the pool overlooking Downtown and lay out underneath the starry sky.
The Joule Hotel is located at 1530 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75201. RSVP to info@thejouledallas.com or by calling 214.748.1300.

For all the skeptics still not convinced, watch their claim to fame below or take a listen to their acoustic XM set of their famed “Pumped Up Kicks”.  See you Sunday, my fellow Lushies!

This past Tuesday afternoon, the big reveal heard round the world started with eighty Mystery Boxes around the nation and specifically at six Neiman Marcus locations, including the NorthPark and Fort Worth stores.  The news spread like wildfire virally due to word of mouth, news outlets, and the omnipresent help of social media as TOMS founder, Blake Mycoskie unveiled the next chapter of the philanthropic brand.

Onlookers patiently waited with refreshments and DJ melodies in-store while huge cylindrical tubes under lock and key mysteriously tempted consumers of what new surprise Mycoskie had in store.  Huge applause, smiles, and congratulations were abound as the new concept for TOMS Shoes is that they are no longer just a shoe company, but a one-for-one company.  The SMU alum and Arlington native boasted of the quite literal visionary venture that TOMS is undertaking by branching out into an eyewear line.

For every pair of sunglasses sold, TOMS will help give sight to a person in need through medical treatment, prescription glasses, or sight-saving surgery through a partnership with the Seva Foundation. While the end goal is to help give sight to people in need all around the world, the TOMS team will begin in Nepal, Cambodia, and Tibet.

Blake was quoted, “ TOMS could be more than a shoe company – it should be a one for one™ company. With so many different needs around the world, I felt TOMS had an obligation to try to improve as many lives as possible.”

The TOMS new collection of sunglasses is priced from $135 to $145 a pair, available both in men and women’s styles.  The motto is that every stripe tells a story. The design of each pair ties in the charitable story and background of yourself, the person you’re helping, and toms the brand that binds it all together.  Head to your nearest Neiman’s to scoop up a pair or two and someone overseas will thank you for your shady behavior.

Neiman Marcus is located at 400 NorthPark Center, in Dallas, or you can find more information and purchase the new TOMS collection online at http://www.toms.com/eyewear/our-movement/.