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Caitlin Clark |
October 26th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
photo courtesy of dmagazine.com
The Heavens smiled upon Dallas the day that the Los Angeles-based Drybar finally landed on Oak Lawn Avenue. The salon has been receiving rave reviews from Vanity Fair, People and The New York Times (just to name a few) since it first swept through California like wildfire. It’s easy to see why: it’s literally “Girl Heaven”*.
The impeccably designed white and yellow salon geared solely towards blow-outs is chic and feminine. Guests are ushered to a station complete with iPhone charger, purse hook and a front row seat to the movie playing throughout the salon (always something approved of in “Girl Heaven” such as Mean Girls or Moulin Rouge). After being offered complimentary wine or champagne, guests are encouraged to “pick your poison”: a menu of Cosmopolitans, Mai Tais, Straight Ups, Manhattans and Southern Comforts (hairstyles, not cocktails) are all available for only $35.
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Tags: Caitlin Clark, cosmopolitans, drybar, mai tais, manhattans, Park Cities, people magazine, southern comfort, the new york times, vanity fair, youplusdallas
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Caitlin Clark |
October 17th, 2011 at 10:06 am
photo courtesy of dailycandy.com
In terms of a hair cut, I’m perfectly willing to go to Supercuts. But when it comes to the color of my hair, the stakes are higher. Let’s face it, hair can make or break you, so having faith in the people tin foiling it up is immensely important. Three years ago, I was new to Dallas and completely clueless on where to get my locks lightened. An insightful friend highly recommended osgood-o’neil salon and I’ve never turned back. I literally refuse to go anywhere else.
photo courtesy of jonesbaker.com
The salon, which has received several accolades for decor and colorists, is an experience every Dallasite should be lucky enough to have. Even men, there are lots of males in there every time I go. Receptionists and colorists look like they’ve stepped out of the glossy pages of an edgy magazine. Brick walls, beautifully stylized stations, chandeliers and couches create an atmosphere the Kardashians would approve of. It’s an upscale experience with an upscale price, but it’s worth every penny. I’ve been receiving compliments on my hair color for the past four years now. osgood-o’neil is particularly good with blondes, creating a naturally lightened look that gives me that uber-blonde look I had always dreamed of without making me look like one of Hef’s girls next door. Make sure you get their glaze treatment, one of the techniques that makes the color blend together naturally.
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Tags: "treat yourself", blondes, Caitlin Clark, Dallas, girls next door, hair-coloring, highlights, Kardashian, osgood-o'neil, youplusdallas
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Kersten Rettig |
September 11th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
“We’re in a war,” he said. “The story of this war – dates, names, who started it, why – that belongs to everyone. Not just the people involved in it, but the people who write newspapers, politicians thousands of miles away, people who’ve never even been here or heard of it before. But something like this – this is yours. It belongs only to you. And me. Only to us.”
-Téa Olbrecht in The Tiger’s Wife
Everyone has a 9/11 story. Mine begins in November 1990 when I moved to New York City fresh out of college. I knew my future was there in the form of independence, career and, the damnedest of all things that ensures and derails your future at the same time, love. We were freshman-in-college sweethearts who had lost touch for years but, somehow, ended up in New York at the same time. His office was in the World Financial Center, mine was in the Flat Iron district. His subway stop, which soon became our subway stop, was Cortlandt Street, World Trade Center. The World Trade Center was our one-stop for facilitating the business of life. Our first joint checking account was opened at Chase Bank, 1 WTC. Our dry cleaners, our book store, the Lerner NY store where I bought work clothes for my $16,000- a-year PR job – it was right there in the WTC mall. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: 9/11, Kersten Rettig, Park Cities, September 11, youplusdallas
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Hilary Kennedy |
August 17th, 2011 at 10:05 am
Natural. Organic. Naturally sweetened. These buzz words aren’t just hype; Americans are on the healthy lifestyle bandwagon and starting a food revolution. (Thanks to Jamie Oliver for giving us a jump-start.) Oh sure, you know where you can get veggies and fruit to cook a healthy meal with, but what about something for the sweet tooth? The secret is out: paletas are the sweet treat you’ve been looking for with less calories than that slice of lemon cake at Starbucks (fruit bars are 50-60 calories!) You don’t have to travel to Mexico to experience the sweet, cool, and divine flavors of chilly paletas any longer, because local treat connoisseur Pamela Rueda has you covered. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: organic sweets, pamela rueda, park cities people, party desserts, PoPaLiCious, popsicles
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Posted by
Reid Slaughter |
August 10th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Founded by Al Cooter in 1941 and a staple of Highland Park Village, Cooter’s Village Cameras will close on Saturday, marking the end of a era for a popular Park Cities retailer. Virtually every Park Cities resident has at one time wandered into the store, generally regarded as one of the finest camera stores in the southwest. Cooter’s was a place where professional photographers could get their $30,000 Leica serviced, or little old ladies could get a set of Kodak prints from their disposable camera. Ably managed by brothers Kirk and Chriss Cooter (Chriss is the one that, to my recollection, has never smiled), the store has been a treasure. In my early days of owning Park Cities People, we would often have to get photo supplies or emergency processing done there. The guys always gave a fair price, but ultimately, online photo retailers like B&H Photo out of New York have stolen market share away from local stores. A tragedy, especially given that the Cooter’s staff was probably the most knowledgeable photography team around. Standing ovation to a great family owned business who served its community with devotion and professionalism for 70 years.
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Caitlin Clark |
August 2nd, 2011 at 11:49 am
photo courtesy of dealery.com
I’ve been having a mini love affair with Dive for a while now, and I think it’s time I finally spoke out about it. I love it so much. I love the coastal cuisine, I love the soothing white and mint interior and I love the fact that you can dip pretty much every entree (love to dip).
But I’m not just going to go on some rant about how awesome it is. There are some negatives. Mainly, the prices. Honestly, it’s a little too pricey for me to go as often as I would like to (I just can’t bring myself to pay $12 for a little ahi tuna every day). But when you think about it, there’s really no where else like it. It’s tacos, ceviche and wraps are unmatched in my opinion. So while I wish the prices were lower, I’m willing to shell out a little extra change to keep my coastal cuisine taste buds satisfied.
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Tags: ahi tuna, Caitlin Clark, Coastal Cuisine, Dive, Park Cities, Snider Plaza, youplusdallas, Zoes Kitchen
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Posted by
Jenny Vitucci |
July 8th, 2011 at 10:39 am
Before we know it, little brainiacs everywhere will be heading back to school, leaving Mom with a little extra time on her hands. Oh my, my, my…however will she spend it? Might we suggest by getting a head start on updating your cool-weather-wardrobe? Just in time to shop the Autumn 2011 collection, Stella McCartney will soon be opening the doors to her new, Highland Park Village diggs. And fashionistas all over Dallas are giddy with anticipation. Here’s to hoping her kids line will be coming along for the ride. Of course, considering that my toddler, Max, has recently decided that wearing clothes is no longer his thing…it might be wise of me to splurge on something for myself, instead. Come on, can you really blame the little guy? It’s hot out, right? Right?
So get ready, you stylish socialites. In just a few short months, label lovers with a particular fondness for Stella’s take on cutting-edge fashion, can delight over the eye candy she’ll be bringing to Big D, proving yet again, that Dallas is a designer shopping destination. Yee-haw!
Tags: Park Cities, Stella McCartney
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