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Where to shop in Dallas right now: 8 must-hit stores for December

Give us all the things. No, really. How can anyone go to to one of these stores and not be tempted to shop for themselves in addition to all of those on their Christmas lists? Haven't gotten started on your holiday shopping yet? Don't worry. Amazon Prime is alive and well, but shopping is so much more fun when it's done in person. Many of the stores on this month's list are pop-up shops, so hit them before they're gone. Cheers, Dallas shoppers.

Away
Experience a better way to travel without leaving Dallas when you give this pop-up shop on Knox Street a visit between now and January 5. The brand is gearing up for its opening by offering a sneak peek of the store that brings the best in luggage and other travel accessories. A permanent shop will open in the same space in early 2020.

Kathy Fielder
This beloved lifestyle boutique recently relocated across the street, to 1915 Greenville Ave., in the former Transit Bike Shop location. Shoppers can expect the same on-trend and affordable fashions, in addition to the home decor that has kept Dallas designer Kathy Fielder feeling like Greenville Avenue is home for her brand.

La Vie Style House Pop-Up
This Dallas-based brand is giving the people what they have been desperately wanting — a local pop-up. Nestled in Highland Park Village between Etro and Valentino, it offers fashionistas the chance to fawn over a selection of luxury caftans and kimonos through December 31. Although these luxury pieces are handmade in the United States, each is inspired by world travels. And the fact that they are one-size-fits-all makes them the perfect gift to give the glam gal in your life this holiday season.

Mod + Jo
Branded as "progressive and quality jewelry for modern babes," this quirky line recently opened its first brick-and-mortar shop in Bishop Arts across from Hola Cafe. The boutique is bursting with necklaces, rings, and earrings to complement every look. In addition to offering a chance to see and shop the collection in person, the owner will also offer ring-making classes to the public.

Res Ipsa
Located in the former On The Border space on Knox Street, this pop-up is all about making new things from old things. Think slippers, sneakers, and even chukka boots made from vintage Turkish rugs. You can also shop luggage, bags, wallets, key chains, and more. This Aspen-based brand is staying put in the Dallas boutique only until December 31.

Tootsies
Shop the store's first-ever museum-styled gift shop offering presents starting at just $25. You can expect everything from essential oils to chocolates. Basically it's a well-edited selection of the store's favorite things to save you the time it usually takes to agonize over what to get each person on your list. (We'll take a Nest Liquidness Diffuser, please and thank you.) Also, brides, Tootsies is hosting two special events for your big day, 10 am-7 pm December 13 and 14. A trunk show by coveted designer Monique Lhuillier will take place at the store for the first time ever, and Lisette Polny will be on hand to show off her Zofia Day holiday collection.

Unbranded
Returning for its fifth year in downtown Dallas, this holiday pop-up shop is better than ever. Located in the historic Dallas Power & Light Building, this marketplace of merch provides free retail space to a rotating group of designers, artists, and entrepreneurs for three weeks. Score everything from jewelry to artwork and even children's gifts now through December 21. Check out the lineup of vendors here.

Y&I Clothing Plano
The West Village is not the only place in DFW to shop this boutique that offers fabulous finds on a budget. Robin Boesch and Robyn Sribhen White recently opened a second location at The Shops at Legacy that features 1,120 square feet of fun and flirty fashion. Whether you are on the hunt for that darling date-night dress or the perfect pair of earrings to complete your look, this new store is stacked with great finds for fall (and beyond).

Shop the La Vie Style House pop-up at Highland Park Village now through December 31.

Photo courtesy of La Vie Style House

Shop the La Vie Style House pop-up at Highland Park Village now through December 31.

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New giant Quge-tip from Dallas-based Q-tip sells out in 24 hours

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Q-tip's Quge-tip

A giant version of an everyday product has sold out in 24 hours: Called the Quge-tip, it's a 6-foot version of the iconic Q-tip, the beauty staple that's been around for more than a century.

Measuring nearly six feet from tip to tip, Quge-tips feature enlarged swabs and a sturdy stick modeled after the original Q-tips swabs design.

The Quge-tip was released on December 9 and sold exclusively online in limited quantities for $35. Alas, according to a spokesperson for Dallas-based Elida Beauty, the parent company of Q-tip, the product flew off the virtual shelf.

"Now that they’re sold out, Q-tips is surprising fans with social giveaways," the spokesperson says.

The Quge-tip is one of two products just released by Dallas companies — both of which feel like they could be April Fools Day jokes — except that both are for real.

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Dave & Buster's Claw Purse
The Dallas-based eatertainment chain is leveling up holiday gifting with the debut of the Claw Purse, a limited-edition purse designed by Chain. The Claw Purse is inspired by one of the brand's most iconic games — the claw machine — and according to a release, is "the season's most unexpected fashion statement" for anyone who loves bold style, nostalgia, and a little bit of play.

To mark a milestone for the brand, the Claw Purse launches alongside the expansion of Dave & Buster's Human Crane, a viral, full-body game experience that turns guests into the claw — where they are lowered down into a bin of huge prizes to grab whatever they choose.

Beginning in December 2025, the Human Crane will appear in over 112 Dave & Buster's locations with additional stores rolling out nationwide throughout the season.

But back to the purse: It made its debut at Chain's Holiday House, an event at the company's HQ in L.A., where "it quickly became a crowd favorite among creators, stylists, and culture icons," or so says the release. Which also calls this "the first creative collaboration" between Dave & Buster's and Chain, bringing together Dave & Buster's beloved gameplay with Chain's signature culture-forward point of view. So maybe there will be more collaborations in the future.

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Q-tips Quge-tips
The Quge-tip is a nearly six-foot supersized version of the "iconic" Q-tip cotton swab, first invented in 1923 and the go-to for beauty, baby care, first aid, cleaning, and everyday moments that call for a gentle, precise touch.

The six-foot Quge-tip features enlarged swabs and a sturdy stick modeled after the original Q-tips swabs design — offering a new way to experience an iconic tool at a dramatically large scale, designed as a playful, oversized tribute.

The release nots that Quge-tips tap into a rising trend of consumers using Q-tips swabs for alternative tasks, which now make up a meaningful share of cotton swab use: From dusting high shelves and cleaning hard-to-reach corners to large-scale art projects.

The six-foot Quge-tip features enlarged swabs and a sturdy stick modeled after the original Q-tips swabs design — offering a new way to experience an iconic tool at a dramatically large scale.

The company insists it's a real thing — they do a very funny video mocking late-night ads for cheap products — and that after debuting at qugetips.com on December 9, they sold out of their initial run. One note: They do not reveal how many Quge-tips were sold. It could just be, like 10 that were for sale.

There's a chance they'll be doing another issue, and they encourage interested shoppers to diligently follow their social media.

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