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Start summer in style with online retailer's endless apparel options

This is the year you finally replace your beach towel.

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The world changed during the pandemic, especially when it came to fashion. Now, comfy tees and cozy sweatshirts are here to stay as part of our everyday wardrobe — so shouldn't you freshen up your collection with some cool new threads?

Pixels is an online apparel and lifestyle site that focuses on designs from artists all over the world. You can shop by style or subject, and all products ship within three to four business days with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Tank tops
Sun's out, guns out, right? Choose men's or women's for fit, and then start narrowing down your designs. Rep your favorite sports team or superhero, or keep it simple with word art, patterns, or flowers. You can even find college, celebrity, and cartoon images to tell a story without ever saying a word.

T-shirts
From gorgeous watercolor designs to TV catchphrases, clever quotes to vintage-inspired artwork, there's no shortage of options here — more than 13 million, in fact. Opt for a stylish V-neck or classic crew, plus a wide array of colors, fits, and styles (that ringer tee will always be timeless).

Hoodies and sweatshirts
It may be difficult to remember now, during the height of summer, but come fall and winter you'll want a super-soft sweatshirt to snuggle into. At 75 percent cotton and 25 percent polyester, Pixels' sweatshirts are fluffy yet hold their shape even after several turns in the washing machine.

Beach towels
Now these will be put to use right away. Brighten up your beach days and pretty up poolside with fun designs in brilliant colors, spanning everything from tropical flowers to eye-catching geometrics to "good vibes only" sayings. The luxuriously soft beach towels are made from brushed microfiber with a 100-percent cotton back, and come in two different sizes: standard and the extra-large beach sheet.

Tote bags
Of course, you will need something cute to carry all your summer essentials. Select a standard tote bag, made from machine-washable poly-poplin with double-stitched seams, or upgrade to a weekender tote and jet off for a mini vacay in style.

All the extras
Finish updating your summer look with the little things that you'd love to have. Pixels has phone cases, face masks, yoga masks, coffee mugs, and pouches that will tuck into your new tote bag perfectly.

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Where to shop in Dallas right now: 7 zany new stores to check out

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With the holidays on the horizon, shopping is on the rise. This November edition of Where to Shop, CultureMap's monthly roundup of new shops, sales, and alternative shopping, has five unique new openings, ranging from fashion to skin care to sports apparel.

The roundup also includes two non-traditional entries, including a new benefits program at an area mall, and a place to get your passport — in case you're planning on shopping abroad.

Here's where to shop in Dallas for November:

Baseballism
Baseball camp that transformed into an off-field baseball clothing brand is now open at Allen Premium Outlets. The store offers baseball-themed clothing, hats, and accessories. Their collection features collaborations with several big league names, including MLB, Babe Ruth, Vin Scully and Field of Dreams. Caps and hoodies are especially popular items, such as the Junior's Silhouette for $36 or the short Sleeve Yankees hoodie for $79.

Firewheel Town Center
Garland shopping center is in the giving spirit with its latest Shop, Dine & Save program. Visitors can shop or dine at select stores, including Buckle, DSW, and Razzoo's, Ferah Tex-Med Kitchen, and receive a $25 Simon giftcard when they spend $150 or more. To get the giftcard, receipts have to be shown at the mall management office and include at least one shop and one restaurant from the same day. The special lasts through November 27.

Hill House
Originally a bedding company that launched in 2016, Hill House has extended their collection to offer home, accessories, baby & kids, bridal, and apparel. They opened a location in NorthPark Center at the end of October — their first in Texas and only their fifth store. Hill House is best known for the "Nap Dress," a flowing dress made for day or night wear. There's also a short version of the dress, such as the Scarlett Long Sleeve Mini, a plaid dress for $188. Just in time for season, they've launched holiday pajamas, featuring pajama sets, robes, and children's sets.

Glossier
Skincare, beauty, and fragrance concept just opened a 1,000 square-foot store at NorthPark Center, featuring its trademark whimsical displays that one might mistake for an art supply or paint store. They sell fragrances, scented skin creams, balms, cleansers, moisturizers, makeup, eyelash curlers, and other beauty products, a little on the pricey side, but they make the shopping experience fun with an immersive shopping experience. That stuff doesn't come for free. This is their 12 location in the U.S., joining Atlanta, Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago, DC, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, NYC, Philadelphia, and Seattle.

Rally House
Sports apparel chain opened a location at Rockwall Crossing Shopping Center in Rockwall, with merchandise — headwear, accessories, collectibles — dedicated to Dallas-area teams including Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars, and college teams like the Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech Red Raiders, and Texas A&M Aggies. They also offer locally-themed apparel and accessories that celebrate Dallas destinations and landmarks, such as an Uscape Pom Mens Knit Hat with a graphic of the Dallas skyline for $30 or a long sleeve Dallas sweatshirt for $42. This is the 22nd location in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Thrifted Threads
Houston-based vintage clothing reseller just made its debut in Deep Ellum at 2646 Main St. #620, next to Vidorra. Thrifted Threads was founded by Laith Awad, who began reselling clothes in 2017, initially as an online store until he opened a location in 2022 in Houston's Montrose District when he was only 18. He opened a second store in College Station in 2023. Deep Ellum is the third. They're known vintage apparel from jerseys to sweatshirts and hats, as well as collections of color-sorted clothes from the 70s to the 2000s. It's more than a store, with arcade games that don't require coins to play, a motorcycle display, and ice cream.

Collin County Passport Office
If you're "shopping" for a passport, a passport office just reopened in the Collin County Courthouse at 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney. The new passport acceptance office will initially be appointment only, with bookings available through the District Clerk's website. Plans are underway to introduce same-day and walkup services in the near future.

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