Spring in Your Step: 
LINUS LOUNGE
Gear up gals because it’s time to sport some major footwear this season. Linus Lounge, the European inspired shoe salon known for its twice-yearly ‘The Art of the Shoe’ presentation, is about to unveil its Spring 2008 collection. What to expect? Owner and shoe aficionado Kristen Radakovich says that “spring 2008 is all about style, comfort and versatility.” The spring collection will feature designers such as Barbara Bui, Franziska Hubener, Rupert, and Gil Carvalho. Radakovich describes Barbara Bui style as ‘refined rock chick’ with a fantastic sense of elegance. Brazilian shoe designer Franziska Hubener’s (who was just named as one of the 10 most important accessories designer in the world and is assuredly the next big thing) designs are all about vivid color, detailing, and femininity. Rupert’s style for the season is featuring patents and bright color. Gil Carvalho’s spring focus is comprised upon wearable, chic flats and sandals that can go from car-pool to lunch date, to lounging poolside. Another spring trend that is still very much current is the platform and Radakovich says, “it’s definitely not going away.” (Phew!) The Lounge will start the public viewing of their spring collection starting March 11th thru May 17th.

Location: 2724 Routh Street, Dallas TX 75201
Call:  214.965.0180
Visit: www.linuslounge.com

Gladiator style by Barbara Bui

Spa Aahh!
RENEE ROULEAU
Renée Rouleau (the skin guru!) the highly regarded skin care expert has just launched her newest skin care spa at One Arts Plaza in downtown Dallas.  And it is fabulous!  Renée is known for her simple philosophy of blending a combination of the right tools, the right products, and a ‘disciplined approach’ for achieving magnificent skin.  Named as one of the top skin care spas in the country Renée Rouleau was voted by Allure Magazine for the Best of Beauty Award 2007, as the best facial in Dallas. Rouleau is also a favorite among celebrities like Ashlee Simpson, Lisa Rinna and Cheryl Ladd.  One thing that sets the Renée Rouleau Dallas spa apart from most others is her ‘by appointment only’ standards. A personal concierge must set up your appointment and clients must show an ID before gaining entrance into the building. Very exclusive, very fabulous! 

Victory Boutique Chic
V.O.D.
Now time for some fashion passion!  The girls at V.O.D. have got some major hotness going on for their spring merchandise.  Owners Jackie Bolen, Liz Thompson, and Elisabeth O’Mahony bring only the freshest, hippest, and coveted designers of the day to their Victory Park store.  From super-cool Parisian designer Isabel Marant, who is a must-have on the bodies of France’s coolest babes with basics like T-shirts and shorts?   LA designer Jenni Kayne who embodies the Dallas lifestyle with casual sexy dresses is debuting her shoe line for this spring with a killer gladiator flat, one of the V.O.D. girl’s favorite styles.  Other designer’s in store for spring are Jeremy Laing, a Canadian designer emphasizing a minimalist, cool, artsy look that has partnered with artist Karen Azouley to create a few special printed dresses.  What else? The V.O.D. chicks are loving skirts and shorts, shorts and skirts, worn with everything from pretty blouses to tanks and tees.  The styles they’re loving this season include: a high-waist skirt thrown on with a T-shirts or tank such as Alexander Wang’s high-wasted skirt worn with a tee and a one of a kind necklace from 1451 - a collection designed by LA artist Ishi Glinsky.  One more must have: Pauric Sweeney handbags, carried almost exclusively at V.O.D., feature luxe exotic skins and shocking color for spring. Other designer favorites, Ann Valeri Hash, Luella Bartley, Brian Reyes, just to name a few.  So time to throw your wardrobe into high gear and get yourself to V.O.D. Period!

Location: 2418 Victory Park Lane, Dallas TX  75219
Call: 214.754.0644
Visit: www.vodboutique.com

SKINsational
BODEKA Treatment Center
Brooke Harris of H3 Skincare has just launched the latest in non invasive, non-surgical skin treatment technology called Accent XL in her new BODEKA Treatment Center.  Accent XL is a FDA approved (good to know) treatment designed to help combat cellulite and signs of aging by tightening up that old saggy skin and abolishing wrinkles on the face and body, all in as little as half an hour. Wow!  The method produces long lasting results and requires only minimal maintenance.  In fact, clients see visible immediate results with little or no recovery time.  Bodeka is offering special pricing and packaging for Accent XL so you can start your spring with a rejuvenated face and body before summer arrives.  So make your appointment ASAP and say good-bye to saggy skin and cellulite and hello to hotness. 

Location: 3626 N. Hall #716, Dallas, TX. 75219
Call: 214.252.1514.
Visit: www.bodekallc.com

Oh Henry!
HENRY BEGUELIN
It’s time to shake up spring with one of the most unique boutiques Dallas has seen. Henry Beguelin, located in Victory Park, is a 20 year-old artisan line of hand-crafted creations spanning everything from bag, belts, shoes, coats, jackets and even furniture using only the highest quality of natural materials. Originating in Milan, the HB style is one of rugged refined elegance that now has a following across the globe, literally. The spring 2008 collection reflects, ‘refined country chic’ which is the quintessential philosophy of Henry Beguelin. By using shiny, strong vegetable finishes on materials like crocodile, snake and ostrich skins in rich vivid hues, like fuchsia and turquoise, the focus is to brighten the mood of the collection while still incorporating the basic colors.