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

One good thing about living in a city with temps as hot as Dallas? Ice-cold air conditioning in all of the shops around town. Here are eight excuses to pry your posse from the pool and indulge in a little retail therapy.

Uncommon Man
Snider Plaza is now home to Kyle Shiels' made-to-measure men's shop with a goal of providing authentic, stylish, and high-quality brands within the tailored clothing market. Shirts start at $200 — and suits at $999 — which you can shop from the comfort of a big, cozy green couch while sipping Macallan.

Aesop
Melbourne-based body, hair, and skincare line is set to land on level one of NorthPark Center, between Neiman Marcus and Dillard's. The brand sources plant-based ingredients and is well known for its knowledgeable consultants who guide shoppers in their selections.

Cherry
Who can resist a good mani/pedi for a philanthropic cause? Cherry, the Dallas-based nail services-on-demand company, is offering a special summer deal. Dallas influencers (think Tina Craig, Amber Box, Kimberly Schlegel Whitman) have selected their favorite polishes, and when you choose them for your own mani or pedi, 5 percent of the cost will be donated to Dress for Success through August. More details here.

Dondolo Baby
This darling children's line has opened the doors to a beautiful Dallas flagship store in the Dallas Design District. Each piece of clothing is hand stitched by single mothers in Colombia, and proceeds from each purchase support children there. If your taste for your tots' clothes skews traditional, there is no better brand to shop.

Mizzen + Main
Did somebody say sample sale? Details are sparse, but we do know it's happening July 12-13, at 1444 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 114. Fans love Mizzen + Main's comfortable, breathable men's dress shirts, so a crowd could be possible. Expect a first-come, first-serve-style event, running from 5-8 pm on July 12, and 8 am-2 pm on July 13.

Nordstrom
It's everyone's favorite time of year: the Nordstrom anniversary sale. Card members get early access from July 12-19, but starting on July 20 everyone can take advantage of unbelievable deals that only come around once a year (and end on August 6). It's never too early to start on that holiday shopping...

Peacock Alley
Lovers of luxury linens, listen up. The annual Peacock Alley summer sale is happening July 20-28 at all Dallas-area stores and outlets. Besides the winter sale, this is your only other chance to stock up on all your favorite sheets and towels at a steep discount.

Room & Board
This shiny new shop in the Knox-Henderson area is now open and already helping Dallasites make practical, timeless, and comfortable design choices. The best news? The store is stocked with knowledgeable associates who offer free design services. That, and the fact that 90 percent of the products are manufactured in the U.S., can make you feel good about your purchase.

The Peacock Alley summer sale happens July 20-28.

Photo courtesy of Peocock Alley

The Peacock Alley summer sale happens July 20-28.

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Miranda Lambert's 'Velvet Rodeo' wardrobe stars in new DFW exhibition

“Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo” at National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame

Photo by Tyler Conrad

“Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo” will open on November 7 at the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame.

Country star Miranda Lambert is bringing a bit of Las Vegas glamour and bling to North Texas. Her one-of-a-kind wardrobe from her "Velvet Rodeo" residency will go on display at the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame in Fort Worth when its new Icons Gallery opens November 7.

According to a release, the exhibition, called "Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo," was created in collaboration with Lambert, and will feature costumes from the singer's Las Vegas residency, which ran from September 2022 to April 2024.

Lambert said her inspiration came from an earlier visit to the Fort Worth museum, where she spotted historic Western pieces that she photographed and sent to her stylist, Tiffany Gifford. They combined those influences with the glitz of Elvis Presley's heyday to create the "Velvet Rodeo" wardrobe.

“Seeing these pieces now have a life beyond the stage as part of the Museum’s new Icons Gallery feels really full circle and special,” Lambert said in a statement.

Visitors will now have the opportunity to study garments usually seen in motion and under stage lights, appreciating the details that help transform clothing into an essential part of a performance.

The Icons Gallery is part of the Museum’s 16,000-square-foot expansion, which introduces new galleries and experiences that explore the accomplishments and influence of women of the West. The $19 million expansion features a new entrance facing Dickies Arena, new galleries including a photography gallery, an event space accommodating up to 250, and the new Cowgirl Carousel.

Miranda Lambert, right, with rodeo queens onstage at the 45th Cowgirl Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon at Dickies Arena. Photo by Ashley Gongora

Lambert, who was inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in 2021, is an active mounted shooting competitor and horsewoman, giving her a connection to the West that reaches beyond her music. "Velvet Rodeo" brings together Lambert's identity as a cowgirl and her creative expression as a performer.

“Miranda’s confidence, determination and independence make her a wonderful representative of the women we honor,” says Pat Riley, executive director of the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, in the release. “Opening our Icons Gallery with this collaboration celebrates her accomplishments while giving visitors a new way to connect with a cowgirl they know and admire.”

According to a museum spokesperson, the temporary exhibition will remain on display for at least one year; no specific end date was given.

In preparation for the expansion grand opening, the Cowgirl will be closed to the public beginning October 19 and will reopen November 7, with a members-only preview at 10 am and a public opening at noon.

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