Where to Shop Now

Where to shop in Dallas right now: 6 must-hit stores for June

Shop the Lancôme x Chiara Ferragni limited-edition makeup collection at Nordstrom starting June 13.

Summer in Dallas is all about taking it easy in the heat, and with that philosophy in mind, this month's shopping list is short and sweet. Whether you need a slammin' new bathing suit for vacation or a great gift for Father's Day, here are some ideas for the days ahead. And who can resist a little luxury shopping? Even if it is just window shopping.

Chiara Ferragni x Lancôme at Nordstrom
On June 13, Nordstrom launches an exclusive partnership with Lancôme and digital entrepreneur Chiara Ferragni. The limited-edition makeup collection pays homage to the global style icon with the use of her signature, iconic eye logo design. Chiara’s personal Lancôme picks were used to create her favorite lifestyle looks for the collection consisting of The Chiara Lifestyle Palette ($55), three limited edition lacquers ($26), drama mascara ($28), and more. The Lancôme x Chiara collection is available in all Nordstrom locations and online.

Dallas Running Company
If Dad's a runner, he needs the royal treatment for Father's Day. A $100 gift card purchase gets recipients a custom fit appointment, performance socks to go with their shoe selection, and a lifestyle T-shirt. A quick trip to the new Shops at Legacy store might just make you Dad's favorite.

Dior
Unless you have been hiding under a (very unfashionable) rock, you've heard about the Dior: From Paris to the World exhibit showing this summer at the Dallas Museum of Art. Why not continue the Dior state of mind post exhibition with a little shopping at the boutique in Highland Park Village. We are swooning over the Mitzah scarves ($190) and the woven J’Adior bracelets, which come in a set of two ($390).

Everything But Water
Those on the lookout for a killer bathing suit in anticipation for your summer travels would be doing yourself a disservice not to check out the newly renovated boutique at Preston Center. And while there is also a smaller NorthPark Center shop, we are partial to this location because of its selection, space, and overall customer service experience.

Plant Bar at Flea Style
The Deep Ellum shop recently celebrated its first anniversary on the Dallas retail scene with a new addition. Located on the outdoor patio, the store now features a 900 square foot plant bar allowing people to create their own succulent, plants, and cactus arrangements or grab a plant and go. Plants come in vintage pots (of course) that are decorated with shells and crystals and range in price from $9-$75.

Saint Laurent
The first of the month was a fresh beginning for this French design house, which opened a store at NorthPark Center. Located on level one, this light and bright boutique is now Saint Laurent's only Dallas store after they closed their spot in Highland Park Village earlier this year. Shoppers will find women’s and men’s ready-to-wear apparel, leather goods, shoes, jewelry, and eyewear, all under the Saint Laurent logo.

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Giving Back

21 North Texas museums offer free admission to military families this summer

Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum presents Rise Up

Photo courtesy of Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

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Nearly two dozen Dallas-Fort Worth museums are honoring active duty military personnel and their families with free admission through the Blue Star Museums initiative, May 20-September 4, 2023.

Established by the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the U.S. Department of Defense, the Blue Star Museums program annually provides military families free access to 2,000 museums nationwide throughout the summer. The program begins yearly on Armed Forces Day in May and ends on Labor Day.

Free admission is extended to personnel currently serving in the U.S Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard (including those in the Reserve), and all National Guardsman. Members of the U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps and NOAA Commissioned Corps are also included in the program.

Those who qualify can use their military ID to bring up to five family members - including relatives of those currently deployed. More information about qualifications can be found here.

There is no limit on the number of participating museums that qualifying families may visit. Admission for non-active military veterans, however, is not included.

According to the National Endowment for the Arts website, the initiative was created to help "improve the quality of life for active duty military families" with a specific focus on children. The site states 2 million have had a parent deployed since 2001.

"Blue Star Museums was created to show support for military families who have faced multiple deployments and the challenges of reintegration," the organizers say. "This program offers these families a chance to visit museums this summer when many will have limited resources and limited time to be together."

In Dallas-Fort Worth, participating institutions include well-known art, science, and history museums, as well as smaller museums outside the city limits. Here's a look at all the museums in North Texas that are participating in the Blue Star Museums initiative this year.

In Dallas:

In Fort Worth:

In Garland:

Heritage Crossing – Garland Landmark Museum

In Irving:

Irving Archives and Museum

In Mesquite:

In Cleburne:

In Krum:

Krum Heritage Museum

In Sanger:

Sanger Area Historical Society Museum

More information about Blue Star Museums and a full list of participants can be found on arts.gov.

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