Voce salon has moved to 124 Clay Avenue. Owner Mickey Binion offers more than just hairstyling. There’s an expanded boutique with hair accessories, jewelry, belts, scarves, Badgley Mischka bags and more. Other services include manicures, pedicures, eyelash extensions, facials and massage. Call (859) 252-8623.
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At Worlds Apart, spring clothing and accessories are arriving daily. Through Feb. 20, shoppers can save 25 percent off one item. Shops are at Lexington Green or 850 East High Street.
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There’s a new relaxed dress code in the Phoenix Room at Keeneland for this year’s spring meet, April 2 to 23.
For men, coat and tie are optional. A collared shirt is required. No open shoes, sandals, denim or athletic attire is allowed. For women, dresses or pantsuits are allowed, but no denim or athletic attire.
Requests for dining and reserved seats started Monday.
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There’s a Vera Bradley party from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in The Mall at Lexington Green. You’ll see the newest spring patterns, including Sittin’ in a Tree (citrine green Tree of Life design with tiny turquoise blue bird accents) and Poppy Fields (tomato red, grass green and dusty blue florals). Another reason to celebrate: Get 20 percent off during the party.
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Sororities that replenish their polo collections at The Peppermint Palm this month will help restore our nation’s trees.
During February, sororities from the University of Kentucky, Transylvania University and Eastern Kentucky University can compete to buy the most polos (anyone can make a purchase in a sorority’s name), and for each polo sold, Lilly Pulitzer, in conjunction with the American Forests organization, will plant a tree.
The sorority with the most polos will win a shopping day at The Peppermint Palm with discounts and prizes, or a donation to its philanthropy.
Shop the store in The Lansdowne Shoppes, 3333 Tates Creek Road, or at www.peppermintpalm.com (be sure to type “Planting Polos,” plus the university and sorority name in the comments line to receive credit for your sorority.
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At Finderskeepers Market, the stylish home furnishings and accessories store in Mount Sterling, owners James Snowden and Randy Terrell have shopped, restocked and transformed the shop for spring.
This weekend is the unveiling, with an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Among the latest finds: lighting and furniture from Aidan Gray, Lollia bath products and new items from the store’s most popular lines, including Voluspa, Thomas Paul and Apsen Bay.
Need a dose of daily design inspiration? Check out Snowden’s blog, The New Victorian Ruralist, at http://finderskeepersmarketinc.blogspot.com.
Finderskeepers is at 316 North Maysville Street, Mount Sterling. Call (859) 499-4200 or (859) 913-0611.
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What you wear does matter. Especially with one of the Haiti relief shirts available online and in stores.
Well-known designers and local names are doing their part by offering customers a chance to donate and to wear unique designs.
We’ve assembled a selection of several shirts; most are $12 and less. Proceeds from all of these items will go to Haitian relief funds.
Hands-On Originals, Child Care Council of Kentucky and Kids Matter: These three groups have teamed up to offer the “Have a Heart, Lend a Hand” shirt. For every shirt purchased, a shirt will be provided for a child in Haiti. Also, 100 percent of the proceeds will go to American Red Cross. The shirts are $12 and will be available next week (hopefully by Wednesday) at the Child Care Council and Kids Matter office at 1460 Newtown Pike or www.childcarecouncilofky.com. Read more about this project in Merlene Davis’ column at Kentucky.com.
Cat Fan-Attic: Sales of Hoops for Haiti shirts soared after University of Kentucky basketball players sported them during the telethon on Jan. 17. Shirts are $10, and 100 percent of the net profit will go to Haiti relief. They’re available at Cat Fan-Attic, 1975 Harrodsburg Road, or www.catfanattic.com.
Ralph Lauren: At $98, the Haiti relief polo from Ralph Lauren is by far the priciest shirt of the lot. But the company promises that 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund. The classic Ralph Lauren pony is embroidered on the left front, a Haiti Relief emblem on the right. “Ralph Lauren” and “United Way” are on the back. There is a classic-fit style as well as a skinny fit. Available only at www.ralphlauren.com.
Threadless: This online retailer offers loads of original designs, including one for Haitian relief. Inspired by Haitian street art and created by two designers from the Dominican Republic, the shirt reads, “Men anpil chay pa lou,” which translated into English means, “Many Hands Make the Load Lighter.” Shirts are $10, and proceeds go to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund. Available at
www.threadless.com.
Haiti-relief shirts pictured above are, from top to bottom: Ralph Lauren, Cat Fan-Attic, Threadless and Child Care Council of Kentucky.
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After every win by the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team, AJ’s Clothing, 116 Clay Avenue, will offer a special promotion in the store the next business day.
If the Cats win against Arkansas at Rupp on Saturday, Jan. 23 you can save 20 percent on all dresses on Monday, Jan. 25. It will be a different theme after every winning game, announced via e-mail and on AJ’s Facebook page.
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Old Navy has launched its new activewear collection. To celebrate, select pieces are on sale through Thursday, Jan. 21. All Goga bottoms and sports bras are $12, graphic tees are $10, and jackets are $15 to $20. The women’s windbreaker (above) is currently $20.
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LexArts will kick off its 2010 LexArts Card discount program with a fashion event at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Downtown Arts Center, 141 East Main Street.
Admission is a donation of $65 or more to the 2010 Fund for the Arts and includes drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a 2010 LexArts Card. For reservations, call (859) 225-0370.
Card holders will get discounts at local retailers, restaurants and arts organizations. Plus, shoppers can save 20 percent at participating businesses
Feb. 20 to 27 and Sept. 11 to 18.
Cards will be available year-round at ArtsPlace and the Downtown Arts Center or during the special shopping weeks at participating retailers. For more
info, including a complete list of participating businesses, go to
www.LexArts.org.
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While I grew up in small-town Kentucky I’ve always been fascinated with the cosmopolitan world of high fashion. On the other hand, I love a bargain and the thrill of shopping for just the right piece.
I have a degree in English from the University of Kentucky, and since 2002 I’ve written a column for the Lexington Herald-Leader about shopping, beauty and fashion. During that time I’ve interviewed everyone from designers to boutique owners about trends and style. And I’m still forever searching for the next big sale.