They say a little retail therapy never hurt anyone. So it’s fair to call Fashion Over Atlanta a full-on shopping intervention. Here’s the insider’s guide to the big kick-off.
THURSDAY
Girls’ Night Out at Tulipano
What: CamiCakes confections, pink drinks, and free brow waxes by local pro Kara Brannan.
Why: Let ’er rip.
When: 4-7 p.m.
Where: 2140 Peachtree Rd., ste. 225, Buckhead (404-351-3220).
Vinings Jubilee
What: Diane von Furstenberg Resort 2010 pop-up shop, Noche tapas, a parking lot disco party, and Clint Zeagler pressing designer tees on the spot.
Why: Did we mention a mani and hand massage bar inside at Emly Benham?
When: Thurs., 5-8 p.m.
Where: 4300 Paces Ferry Rd., Vinings (770-433-2989).
FRIDAY
Decatur Square
What: Fidelity denim fittings at Kaleidoscope; Frye sample orders and Amanda Gary trunk show at Squash Blossom; a French Connection styling party at Boogaloos.
Why: Put some boot scoot in your boogie.
When: Fidelity and Frye events, 4-10 p.m.; French Connection, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Locations online.
Shops Around Lenox
What: Fab’rik Buckhead opens this weekend. Tootsies hosts Van Michael hair consults and Aric C. arching sessions.
Why: Get your head on straight.
When: Fab’rik opening, 7 p.m. R.S.V.P. to angelique@fabrikatlanta.com. Tootsies, 3-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: 3400 Around Lenox Dr., ste. 219, Buckhead (404-842-9990).
SATURDAY
Meringue
What: Slurp Firefly cocktails and get a first look at the boutique’s new Sweet Tea line of shea butter scrub bars, bath gels, and creams.
Why: Scents like Lavender and A Day at the Beach.
When: Sat., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 1393 N. Highland Ave., Morningside (404-724-0960).
Photo: Courtesy of Kuan Tong