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Where to shop in Dallas right now: 9 must-hit stores for April

We have a well rounded (or shall we say well heeled) group of stores in which to shop this month. Whether you are are in the market for a new pair of shoes, a quick and easy way to spruce up your home for spring, or inspiration for living a healthier lifestyle, this roundup is for you.

Benincasa Milano
This new luxury women’s footwear line launched its inaugural collection featuring stunning pieces handmade in Vigevano, Italy. After a shoe is purchased, Benincasa uses patent-pending technology to create custom insoles using a mailed Fit Kit. Founder Maija Benincasa is based in Dallas and although this is an online brand, a Deep Ellum studio is available to local customers if they have questions (inquire for exact location). Shoes start at $380.

Curated by Kirstin Mullen
This Snider Plaza home furnishings boutique has launched a signature monogram that is now available on items including napkins, linens, pillows, and throws. The Curated monogram option has a one- to two-week turnaround time and prices range from $95 for napkins to $475 for throws.

Don Morphy Pop-up Shop
Shop the up-and-coming menswear brand that Emmitt Smith raves about at its brick and mortar pop up in Victory Park through April 12. Shop the snazzy designs all constructed from the finest of fabrics and made in Florence, Italy. From suits to casual clothes and everything in between, this Texas-based brand is taking menswear to new and fun levels.

Elizabeth W Boutique
The Shops at Highland Park complex is getting a fun new tenant. This upscale boutique offers a well-edited assortment of women’s apparel and accessories from established and emerging designers. Kameron Westcott of The Real Housewives of Dallas is hosting a grand opening party featuring a red carpet, cocktails, fashion, and music on April 12.

Goop Pop-up Shop
Popping up at Highland Park Village from April 12-June 3, this favorite wellness brand is back and bringing a little bit of everything. Think luxury handbags from What Goes Around Comes Around, ready-to-wear accessories from Prada, and Goop’s own line of apparel, Goop Label. This design and culinary marketplace will also feature a stocked pantry with home and kitchen items for purchase. From Anne Black ceramics from Copenhagen to a Goop exclusive "Texas" tablecloth designed by Paltrow herself, there is something here for everyone. There will also be complimentary Goop-approved snacks and Cointreau margaritas on select days.

Hermès
Those with an affinity for these fine scarves will be pleased to learn that the Parures de Samouraïs 90x90 silk twill scarf is being reimagined as a 140x140 silk and cashmere shawl. This scarf pays homage to samurai warrior adornments from the 14th to the 18th centuries. At the center is a suit of armor in bronze, iron, gold, leather, silk and lacquer, crafted by two members of the Myochin school. These pieces are preserved in the private collection of samurai armor at the Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum in the Harwood District. Price is $1,100.

Keeks Designer Handbags
The favorite store for buying and selling designer handbags is in its new Plano location (corner of Preston and Park) and it is bigger and better than ever. Big, as in the largest selection of authentic, pre-owned luxury handbags in Texas. Brands include Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Goyard, and Prada. Join Keeks and blogger Katey Hellman for glass of champagne at the grand opening party on April 14 from 1-3 pm.

Aerin at Madison 214
Want an instant way to spruce up your home for spring? Of course you do. You find yourself completely smitten with these heavenly candles from Aerin that add the perfect scent of rose, gardenia, or tuberose to any room. These $60 candles provide a long lasting burn and are packaged beautifully. Just in time for Mother's Day, hint hint.

Miron Crosby
Just when you thought that the custom boots at the Highland Park Village store couldn't get any better, they launched their Spring 2018 collection. Think everything from avocados to "yee haw" and even some plain prints that have exceptional detail. These boots are also now available online, should you wish to purchase them "as is" and skip the customization process. Prices start at $875.

Join Keeks Designer Handbags for its grand opening party at the new Plano location on April 14 from 1-3 pm.

Keeks Designer Handbags

Join Keeks Designer Handbags for its grand opening party at the new Plano location on April 14 from 1-3 pm.

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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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