DailyCandy Dallas

Heart Parts Eating Utensils

2012-02-13T09:00:00Z

Sweet Tools Meant for Sharing

Dear Cupid,

My only complaint about my beau is that he hogs the grub when we go splitsville. How can I make sure I get my fair share of mac ’n’ cheese?

Yours,
Starving in SF

’Sup Starving,

The answer is simple: Become a heartbreaker with Heart Parts eating utensils.

The florescent, palm-size tools are meant to be cracked in half, then used to stab, scoop, or even cut your nosh of choice. Product designer Fatima Fazal created them to bring the love back to sharing a meal.

Heart Parts come in boxes of ten, so they’re great for parties. Because they’re dishwasher safe, made with 66 percent less plastic than similar wares, and are completely biodegradable, you can enjoy your supper without guilt.

Even if you’re fed up with him, at least you’ll be properly fed.

Xo,
The Guy with the Arrow

Available online at iheart-this.com, $10.

Photo: Courtesy of Heart Parts

Spring 2012 Hair Trends

2012-02-13T07:00:00Z

Spring 2012 Beauty Trends

2012-02-13T07:00:00Z

(Not So) Bitter, Party of One

2012-02-10T08:00:00Z

Spring 2012 Trends: Stripes

2012-02-10T07:00:00Z

The Weekend Guide

2012-02-09T10:30:00Z

Dallas Events and Diversions

A stem in the right direction.

SMELL
Indie V-Day Florals
What: Local florists Bows and Arrows and The Wooly Thistle team up to deliver five sizes of arrangements in romantique (pastels) or sexy (bold) style options.
Why: Sweeten the deal with cupcakes, cookies, or macarons.
When: Today-Tues., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Bows and Arrows, 4908 Bryan St. (214-828-2697).

WAG
An Evening for Dog Lovers
What: Shutterbug Teresa Berg and musicians from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra showcase their talents to raise money for rescue group Paws in the City.
Why: Entry includes wine, dessert, and a concert.
When: Mon., 7 p.m.
Where: Event1013, 1013 E. 15th St., Plano (972-890-7970). Tickets ($50) online at dogartdallas.eventbrite.com.

Paradise 4 Paws
What: The doggie hotel hosts a party with indoor play time, professional pics ($5 for three) by Dog Biscuit Photos, goodie bags for Fido, and drinks for Mom and Dad.
Why: Entry fee ($10) benefits no-kill shelter Operation Kindness.
When: Sat., noon-2 p.m.
Where: 3010 N. Airfield Dr., Grapevine (972-456-0010).

SHOP
FIG Finale
What: Fashion Industry Gallery unloads fall/winter clothing from contemporary labels like Alice + Olivia, DVF, and True Religion at up to 75 percent off.
Why: Special preview shopping party with cocktails, music, and free valet.
When: Preview party, tonight, 6-9 p.m.; sale, Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 1807 Ross Ave. (214-748-4344). Tickets ($15-$50) online at figfinale2012.eventbrite.com.

Furnish & Feed
What: Nest Dallas takes 1 percent off your total purchase (qualifying merch includes lighting, rugs, special orders, and sale stuff) for every nonperishable food item you donate (up to 20 percent).
Why: Food supports CitySquare. She who donates the most items wins a $500 store gift certificate.
When: Thru Feb. 29. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 4524 McKinney Ave. (214-373-4444).

Photo: Natalie Shelton / Courtesy of NBarrett Photography

The Weekend Guide

2012-02-09T09:00:00Z

Online Finds, Fashions, and Fodder

V-Day isn’t just for lovers.

EAT
Cakeslider Creations
What: Redefined push-up pops ($22 for a basket of four) layered with cake and frosting. Treat yourself to inspired flavors (French toast, latte, Double Fudge Diamond) that arrive in festive packaging and allow you to (finally) eat cake hands free.
Why: They’re utterly moist. Yeah, we said it.
Where: Online at cakeslidercreations.com.

WEAR
Milly for Sperry
What: All aboard. The NY-based designer brings her colorful, playful prints to the famous Top-Sider brand ($90-$225).
Why: Vibrant patent leather yellow flats or navy wedges, as well as rose-print, laceless canvas sneakers.
Where: Online at sperrytopsider.com.

COLLECT
The Good Machinery Animal Figurines
What: We’re wild about the collectibles ($59-$69) painted by an Italian artist. Gift them to others or stash them in nooks and crannies for a splash of color.
Why: A howling silver wolf, hippo with fuchsia polka dots, and lion in magenta and gold are just part of the herd.
Where: Online at etsy.com.

SUPPORT
Spanx Lace Bra-llelujah
What: The best boulder holder ($68) in the world just got sexy. It smooths your back and lifts the ladies the same as before, but now with lace cups (in nude or black).
Why: The bra may have had a little work done; you’ll just look like you did.
Where: Online at spanx.com.

SWEAT
Electric Yoga Sportswear
What: French-born tanks, stretch pants, and zip-ups ($24-$198) from Bisou Bisou designer-turned-master yogi Michele Bohbot.
Why: Neon colors activate specified chakras. Light-as-air bubble coats pack down into mini carrying cases and use your own body heat to keep you toasty.
Where: Online at electric-yoga.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Cakeslider Creations

New and Noteworthy: Reading Notes Book Inserts

2012-02-08T09:00:00Z

A Cure for Digital Fatigue

Patient Name: E. Post

Symptoms: Digital fatigue. Indecipherable shorthand. Attempts to touch-screen activate all shiny surfaces within reach.

Diagnosis: Pen-to-paper withdrawal.

Treatment: Reading Notes palm-size notebooks.

Modeled after old-fashioned library cards, the self-adhering pamphlets stick to the insides of book covers, ensuring they’ll never be lost, forgotten, or deleted in the wake of a Words with Friends bender. The mini journals can lend clarity to random margin scrawlings, gravity to tawdry beach reads, and relief to texting thumbs.

Front and back flaps cover the basics (where the book was read, a one-to-five-star rating system). Thirty-two tiny pages can be filled with any other ramblings, rants, or rave reviews that are too private to share on a Twitter feed, Tumblr post, or Facebook page.

Dosage: Whenever it feels novel.

Available online at pleasetakenotes.com, $16 for three.

Photo: Matthew Latkiewicz / Courtesy of Reading Notes

Spring 2012 Trends: Into the Ocean

2012-02-08T07:00:00Z

Spring 2012 Trends: Metallics

2012-02-08T07:00:00Z

Do a Body Good

2012-02-07T10:30:00Z

2012 Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Socks. Wallet. Undies with little pink hearts. You always tackle your sweetheart’s body parts (one way or another) on Valentine’s Day.

Mouth Off
The Cake Ball Company debuts a twelve-piece sweetheart collection just for V-Day with flavors like strawberry, birthday cake, and brownie. Coo code sweet15 for 15 percent off orders. For savory treats, try Uptown Popcorn’s limited-edition white chocolate cherry and chocolate-covered strawberry. Urban Taco invites lovers to sit down for half-off dessert all month. Toss back a pink prickly pear I Heart Rita while you’re at it.

Booty Call
Strip out of your skivvies for Adrift Float Spa’s couple’s package (February 11-14), which includes champagne and chocolates. Or slip into a pinup getup and gift him some old Hollywood-style portraits courtesy of Dallas Lingerie Boudoir Photographer. Top it off with a sassy card. Or add some junk to your sweetie’s trunk with bite-size beignet kisses (or anything on the menu, for that matter) from Creole Crumbs.

Heart Attack
Guys and gals skip a beat for locally based Fuzzy Hippo’s framed heart typography collage. Artisan gifts label F. is for Frank has a groovy leather wrap bracelet adorned with a hickory nut in the shape of a heart. We Are 1976 leads emos to a Map of My Heart, while old souls adore the antique-inspired love necklace.

Hand It Over
Nothing says love like a ring with a big rock; look no further than Kendra Scott’s affordable costume styles available at the label’s new West Village locale. Nail it with Nest’s Hot Toddy polish in a delicious chocolate hue. Ladies without plus ones: Gift yourself Bliss Spa’s Singles in the City V-Day package (February 14, 6-9 p.m.), which includes a drink and mini mani (R.S.V.P. to rsvp.01521@whotels.com). Or grab some Break Up Potion, a divine bourbon chocolate sauce by Dude, Sweet Chocolate best served over sorbet or with vodka.

Every body deserves a little treat.

Read on for more Valentine’s Day ideas that make us weak in the knees.

Photos: Courtesy of Cake Ball Company; Courtesy of Adrift Float Spa; Courtesy of F. is for Frank; Fotosearch / Getty Images

Valentine's Day Heart Stealers

2012-02-07T06:30:00Z

Painted Shoes with Sole

2012-02-06T09:00:00Z

The Office of Angela Scott Footwear

From the OkCupider who stood you up for bocce (classic body snatch) to your go-to brow lady (who’s also “kinda psychic”), everybody’s got a story.

A tale actually worth spreading? That of The Office of Angela Scott.

This week the designer launches an online boutique full of Italian-crafted shoes with personae as colorful as their painted uppers and soles.

Mrs. and Mr. Smith (her, a proper heel; him, a flat oxford) are a traditional-looking pair — until you read into their flaming pink stripes.

Prim Miss Wright lace-ups and Mrs. Seymour saddle shoes tell a saucier saga than their traditional counterparts, and Mr. Oliver equestrian boots are finished in quirky canvas. (Here’s hoping the red, white, and blue Americana edition becomes a permanent fixture.)

Whatever she’s selling, we’re buying.

Available online at theofficeofangelascott.com, $350-$825.

Photo: Jessica Watts / Courtesy of The Office of Angela Scott

Screen Play: February's Must-See Movies

2012-02-03T08:30:00Z

The Weekend Guide

2012-02-02T10:30:00Z

Dallas Events and Diversions

Four ways to kill time before the Bowl.

SEE
Young Masters Exhibition
What: More than 50 drool-worthy works (paintings, essays, music compositions) created by AP fine arts students from a dozen local high schools line the Concourse walls at the DMA.
Why: You can see it free — no admission fee.
When: Sun.-Apr. 8.
Where: 1717 N. Harwood St. (214-922-1803).

Gadgets & Gobstoppers: the Twisted World of Wonka
What: Viva Dallas Burlesque transforms Lakewood Theater into a land of chocolate fountains, candy confections, and saucy dance moves for one night only.
Why: Musical performance by local Marquis of Vaudeville.
When: Fri. Doors, 8 p.m.; show, 9 p.m.
Where: Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams Pkwy. (214-821-7469). Tickets online ($20) at centerstageticketing.com or at the door ($23).

CELEBRATE
Dowdy Studio Launch Party
What: After four years working out of their garage, Dylan and Pamela Dowdy debut their new East Dallas studio/shop with fresh merch alongside free beer and bites.
Why: Hit the Tee Bar, a custom T-shirt experience where customers select a tee and watch the design duo screen print.
When: Sat., 6-9 p.m.
Where: 10025 Garland Rd., ste. g (817-688-0577).

SHOP
Buy Buy Winter Sidewalk Sale
What: Cool-weather threads are marked up to 75 percent off at West Village shops, including Kendra Scott, Demerara, L. Bartlett, and Accents.
Why: Spring for it (and maybe get to wear your new clothes next month).
When: Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 3699 McKinney Ave.

Photo: Courtesy of Dallas Art Museum

The Weekend Guide

2012-02-02T09:00:00Z

Online Finds, Fashions, and Fodder

Low-impact weekending.

PLAN
Low-Commitment Projects
What: There’s no need to DTR here. Two cute, bicoastal BFFs post lazy-day projects each Monday to please even the most flighty DIYers.
Why: Serve Mondrian-inspired sandwiches, fashion fake self-help book covers (Eat Your Way Thin), and more.
Where: Online at lowcommitmentprojects.com.

SHOP
Eaton Trading Company
What: Men’s and women’s fashions, bags, jewelry and accessories from the likes of A.P.C., Band of Outsiders, Steven Alan, Rag & Bone, and Rachel Comey.
Why: DC readers get 30 percent off site-wide (and an additional 30 percent off sale items) with code VALENTINE thru Sun.
Where: Online at stores.eatontradingcompany.com.

SET
Palace Dinnerware
What: Unfortunately, Will and Kate can’t make it to supper. Save face by serving your meal with black and white plates, cups, bowls, and platters that, when assembled, transform into classic palaces ($75-$529).
Why: Seven-piece sets stack up like Russian dolls for eye-catching storage or display.
Where: Online at shop.thefutureperfect.com.

EAT
Typocolate
What: Milk and dark chocolate bars ($20 for two) engraved with irreverent typographic messages (Best Day Ever, Oui? Oui.) that spell out your feelings.
Why: Food should always be art.
Where: Available for preorder at shop.godynamo.com.

SUPPORT
Mulu
What: A new social sharing site with a charitable twist. Post what you like (clothing, toys, gadgets), and when people buy your picks, a percentage of the proceeds goes to your choice cause.
Why: Join the cerebral-ebrity ranks of Jonathan Franzen (for the American Bird Conservancy) and Toni Collette (Doctors Without Borders).
Where: Online at mulu.me.

Photo: Courtesy of Low-Commitment Projects

How to Massage Your Dog

2012-02-01T09:00:00Z

Buddha Dog's Canine Masseuse Shows Us the Proper Technique

Dear Mom,

You think it’s easy dozing most of the day, begging for biscuits, nipping at your heels, and barking at squirrels?

Okay, it is. But that doesn’t mean I don’t want a massage, like the one certified animal masseuse Pam Holt gives to our L.A. editor’s best friend, Agnes, in today’s video.

All it takes is a little kneading and gentle stretching on your part to give me improved flexibility, energy, and overall happiness. Plus, it’ll help my anxiety. (I know I sometimes get a little cray cray when you leave.)

Also, can I have a treat? Please and thanks.

Love,

Spartacus Brownie Von Lickety Jones Jr.

P.S. I accidentally humped the cat yesterday.

For more information about Pam Holt and dog massage, go to buddhadog.com.

Royal Sixty Seated Tea Service

2012-01-31T10:30:00Z

Let Wendy Krispin Pour You a Cup

You normally take your tea from a fountain or vodka bottle.

Shake things up at Royal Sixty.

The Design District bistro, owned by Dallas caterer Wendy Krispin, quietly lit its ovens last fall and just introduced a seated tea service available by reservation.

Call ahead to book the old-school British custom, which comes in a standard or seasonal menu. Both options offer four teas, a starter, five or so savory mini sandwiches, and a handful of desserts served on a pretty three-tier platter.

Krispin keeps most of the dishes traditionally English (dill cream cheese and cucumber on white; apple-cranberry scones) but tips her chef’s hat to Texas (pimento cheese on white; the pecan tarts). The winter menu (available through February) includes curried carrot bisque, deviled egg salad on rye, and plum spice cake alongside teas like smoky Earl Grey and orange caramel rooibos.

We’ll raise a pinkie to that.

Royal Sixty, 150 Turtle Creek Boulevard, suite 202 (214-741-2604 or royalsixty.com). Tea service starts at $28 for two people.

Photo: Courtesy of Royal Sixty

Lingerie Show and Tell

2012-01-31T09:00:00Z

Underpinnings You'll Want to Show Off

Unmentionables worth mentioning.

	Treasure Chest Forgo the over-the-top, enhanced-cleavage look and display your true assets in an Only Hearts translucent bralette ($55).

	Show Off Peeping undies are acceptable when they’re as cute as VPL’s glam boy shorts ($115). Make them the statement piece of your outfit.

	Romp and Roll The T-strap halter and sheer detailing flirt with the drawstring waist and full-coverage bottom of Good Night Gilda’s silk romper ($180).

	Dressing Gown After a bath or just lounging about, Josie Natori’s Eastern-inspired floral number ($35) makes us feel even more relaxed.

	She’s Tricky Ask and you shall deceive: Easy-on sheer tights ($20) have all the wow of a complex thigh-highs-and-garter combo.

Now that we’ve got you in the mood, click for more lovely lingerie.

A Three-Day Getaway to Vieques

2012-01-30T08:45:00Z