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Galleria Dallas is abuzz with 5 new shops all opening this summer

And of course there's always the skating rink.

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With going out sort of back again, Galleria Dallas has a slate of new store openings that are either coming soon or already here.

A release lists five new vendors — four of which are women-owned small businesses who are either opening their first location or expanding with a second.

Here's the list:

Mallow Box
Gourmet marshmallow and s'mores bar is from Martha Ware, who founded a marshmallow company in 2018, selling gourmet marshmallows via her website mallowbox.com and at pop-up shops at malls and other venues before opening her first mall store at Willow Bend in Plano in 2019. The menu includes s'mores, hot and cold drinks, shakes, bowls, skewers, and s'mores milkshakes. Marshmallows come in a variety of flavors such as chocolate and cream, maple bourbon with bacon bits, lemon, and banana rum.

It is now open on the rink level.

Eye Candy Couture
Founded in 2017 by Sierra Lentz, Eye Candy Couture is a female-owned company based in Houston. They sell fun, flirty and fashionable fashion at affordable prices. "We don't do basic," they say on their Instagram page. This will be their second store. They initially launched online in 2017 before opening their first location at the Houston Galleria in 2019.

They'll open in July on level 2 next to LensCrafters.

Mosaic Makers Collective
Bishop Arts shop featuring products designed by Texas women is opening its second location at Galleria Dallas in July. A soft opening began July 12, with a grand opening slated for July 31-August 1.

The new location will be located on level 2 of Galleria Dallas and will feature works from 45 Texas women. The shop will be a higher-end version of the original location in Bishop Arts, but will feature some of the same best sellers from the first location. Kay Sensenig Schilthuis founded Mosaic Makers Collective in 2018.

Zagg Store
This vendor already had a kiosk location on level 1 of Galleria Dallas, but now they're moving on up to a storefront on level 3, where they'll be able to sell more of their InvisibleShield mobile phone screen protection, wireless keyboards, audio options and more.

They'll open at the beginning of August.

Eloteca
Yummy food place will specialize in unique elotes experiences, featuring signature combinations, as well as a build-your-own option. They'll also offer catering.

This is the first location of this woman-owned business, and it will open August 1 on the rink level.

Galleria Dallas already has more than 200 retailers, restaurants, and experiences including Nordstrom, Macy's, American Girl, and the world's only GAP, Banana Republic and Old Navy combo anchor. And that's not even mentioning the ice skating rink.

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Dallas' once-a-year Salvation Army fashion show sale is a shopper must

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The actual sale will probably not be this color-coded.

It's one of the hottest sales of the year and it's happening in Dallas on May 9-10: It's the After-Sale hosted by the Dallas Women’s Auxiliary, featuring designer clothing, shoes, and accessories at a highly discounted price.

This annual event has been called one of Dallas’ best kept secrets: a designer warehouse sale featuring new and gently worn clothes from the city’s best dressed closets and local boutiques. Featured pieces include designers such as Carolina Herrera, Ulla Johnson, Marc Jacobs and more.

It's part of the Dallas Women’s Auxiliary’s Fashion Show & Luncheon which since its inception in 1993 has raised more than $16 million for The Salvation Army of North Texas.

This year’s Fashion Show & Luncheon took place on May 6 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center and included a seated lunch and runway show featuring designer labels donated from Dallas’ most admirable closets and boutiques. Patrons were able to shop from The Chic Boutique or purchase runway items through a silent auction, with proceeds supporting The Salvation Army.

Dallas Women’s Auxiliary President Laura Downing and founding Emeritus Auxiliary member Margot Perot honored Nancy Dedman with the namesake Margot Perot Service Award. Millie Cooper, whose leadership and legacy have inspired countless women to service, was recognized as the Legacy Award recipient. The inaugural Love in Action Award was presented to Toni Turner for her commitment to making the Dallas Women’s Auxiliary and the Fashion Show & Luncheon a success.

“Each year, the Fashion Show & Luncheon serves as a positive reminder of the immense generosity of our advocates, partners, and donors,” said Major Dawn McFarland, area commander of The Salvation Army of North Texas. “It’s truly special to see North Texans come together for such a remarkable event, all in the name of service. We invite those who were unable to attend to come out for our After Sale. Every dollar makes a difference, and what better way to show support than by sprucing up your wardrobe!”

The Fashion Show After Sale will take place at 9216 Harry Hines Blvd. May 9-10, from 10 am-6 pm and feature gently and never-worn women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, as well as shoes, handbags, and accessories at discounted prices — donated from coveted closets and boutiques in North Texas.

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