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The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping
What: Insider tips for storing, cleaning, and wearing your finds, as well as a rundown of cool shops to get your collection started.
Why: Everything old is new again.
When: Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Vintage Connection, 701 S. Ninth St. (267-528-1625).
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Swirl, Sample Sales by DailyCandy
What: New sample sale e-commerce site with clothing and accessories from our editors’ favorite designers at up to 80 percent off.
Why: DailyCandy subscribers get first dibs (and we’re giving away $100 gift cards to 100 early members).
When: Beta site (and first sale) launches Nov. 16.
Where: Online at swirl.com.
Third Annual Jewelry and Fine Craft Show
What: Art, accessories, and more locally made goodies from area vendors.
Why: Countdown to Christmas.
When: Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, 100 N. Horticultural Dr. (215-685-0107).
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Hairdressers
What: Razor and Blade hosts a First Friday tress fete with live demonstrations, fashion, and music.
Why: Live on the razor’s edge.
When: Fri., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Top Hat Bar, 247 Market St., 2nd flr. (215-413-1433).
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Hope Cuts
What: Haircuts and other services (manicures, makeup application) at drastically reduced prices. All proceeds go to breast and pediatric cancer and HIV/AIDS research at the City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute.
Why: Locks of love.
When: Sun., noon-4 p.m.
Where: More info at cityofhope.org.
Photo: Courtesy of Quirk Books
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