Here comes the sun. Grab your shades, and head to two fabulous shopping events:

Tonight, Thursday, April 24, in Morningside at Fickle Manor, from 6 to 9 p.m., three local designers present their haute spring/summer wares: Olive, a line of girlie, vintage-y dresses; Aquanada Jewelry; and Ann Roth Shoes.

Saturday, April 26, at Form .02 (101 E. Court Square, Decatur, 404-378-1214), get the latest in spring and summer looks for men, women and children from local boutiques Boogaloos, Kaleidoscope, Squash Blossom. Drinks/food from Twain's, the Brick Store and other area restaurants. Jenn Hobby of Q100 hosts & DJ Christo spins. $20 entry fee.

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Join me and tons of other shopaholics for a big fashionable bash in honor of the arrival of Darla, a new exclusive membership organization for Atlanta's shopping elite!
WHEN: Thursday, April 17, from 7 to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Tribute Lofts in the Old Fourth Ward.
WHAT: A fun-filled evening of surprises, sweeping views of Atlanta's skyline, complimentary cocktails, Peroni beer, nibbles galore courtesy of Marlow's Tavern, yummy gift bags and more! You can also be the first to sign up for a Darla Charter Membership (limited number available) and get a chance to win an array of fabulous prizes from Darla's favorite spots, including Veruca, Adaptation Floral Design, Cafe Physique, The Blue Corset Co., Squash Blossom, Hoopla, Fickle Manor, Soda Salon, Shiami Doors and Inman Park Pet Works.
GET ON THE LIST: RSVP to Caren West PR at rsvp@carenwestpr.com. (Full article and comments)

So shop it up! Thursday, March 20, from 7 to 9 p.m., on the rooftop of the Tribute Lofts in the Old Fourth Ward for casual cocktails and shopping. Enjoy one of the best views of Atlanta, while perusing the latest goods from Veruca Boutique, Amanda Gary Handbags, Joyeux Home + Garden, Adaptation Floral Designs, Bou Cou jewelry, Marcellina G. - Modern Vintage Jewelry, and Hi Heels Boutique. RSVP to Caren West PR at rsvp@carenwestpr.com or 404.614.0006. Ample parking is available. Enter on John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE.

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Want to stop time for your Valentine? Get a first look at the latest watches from Panam, EOS and Tokidoki tonight, Monday, Jan. 28, at Ten Pin Alley (261 19th St. NW, Atlantic Station). From 8 to 10 p.m., the Peroni will be free-flowing, bowling's complimentary and a DJ will be spinning. (Full article and comments)

 

One-stop shopping rocks the fabulous world of fashion with the Original Boutique Warehouse Sale Jan. 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in a special location above Z Gallerie in Atlantic Station (231 18th St., Ste. 8100). Save up to 80 percent on designer clothing, shoes and accessories from more than 20 of Atlanta’s hottest boutiques, including DressCodes, Boogaloos, Potpourri, Fab’rik, LUXE-Atlanta, 1*FIVE*0, Fickle Manor, Limetree, Kaleidoscope, K-La and Emly Benham. www.boutiquebargainsatl.com. (Full article and comments)

We love beauty counters—trying out new products, learning about special ingredients, having makeup applied for you. Lucky for us, PrettyCity.com is bringing the first-ever Beauty Sample Sale to the Georgian Ballroom at the Biltmore Jan. 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. This event has already found success in New York and Chicago and is now coming to Atlanta, Orlando and Los Angeles. The evening offers a plethora of sampling of the newest beauty, leisure and wellness products and pampering treatments from notable brands such as Revlon, Clarisonic, Revitalash and Jane Iredale. Technicians from some of Atlanta’s top spas and salons will be on hand to provide complimentary services, and makeup experts from Jane Iredale will be dishing on application tips for the upcoming season. Ticket holders score goodie bags overflowing with full-size beauty products and deluxe samples. Complimentary cocktails and sweet treats top off the evening as a potential best night ever for beauty junkies. Tickets range from $12.50 to $25 and are available online at www.beautysamplesale.com. No tickets will be sold at the door, and you must be 21 to enter.

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Lazy shoppers, listen up. You hate trekking from shop to shop looking for the perfect outfit. The scenario's always the same: If they have your size, you can't find it in the right color. If you've fallen head over heels for a deep purple top, which will pair perfectly with your designer denim digs, it inevitably will be too big or too small. This weekend, Vinings boutiques combine efforts to put on a huge warehouse sale with all their best goods in one place for you to shop for your spring wardrobe. Be on the lookout for great winter closeouts, too! Jan. 12-13, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. West Village Shopping Center 4500 West Village Place, Suite 3005 Smyrna, GA 30080 Participating Boutiques: Cherry Pie, Frolic, Hand in Pocket, Liv's (Full article and comments)

Sage Clothing Boutique is having its annual winter blowout sale at the already-affordale shop. Save 50% off select clothing, jewelry, shoes and accessories from designers such as Tulle, Frenzii, Naughty Monkey, Nelli, Miss Me, Collective, Seychelles, Jeffrey Campbell and more.

Buckhead: 37 W. Paces Ferry Rd.

Midtown: 1745 Peachtree St.

Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; Noon-6 p.m. Sunday.

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Don’t forget your four-legged BFFs this holiday. They’ve been good to you all year long and are deserving of lavish gifts, too! Check out Juicy Couture’s new couture canine fragrance and poochie personal care collection, Juicy Crittoure, at Bloomingdale’s... (Full article and comments)

I love a bargain ... and I love it even more when I can do it in the name of all that is good and holy. (Full article and comments)