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Where to shop in Dallas right now: 8 hot stores for gifts and more in December

Move over, Santa, we've got shopping to do. Dallas-area shoppers are big spenders at the holidays, and local stores are ready to deliver the goods. This month's Where to Shop column has holiday pop-ups, new stores, and more to make your gifting season merry and bright. Whether you're checking your list twice or treating yourself, here are eight great shops and events to check out in December.

African American Museum Christmas Marketplace
The African American Museum, Dallas in Fair Park is hosting a unique "shop local" event celebrating Black artists and businesses. Visit the holiday pop-up from 11 am-3 pm Saturday, December 10 to shop for handcrafted jewelry, accessories, and more. Admission is free, and the event will also include performances by North Texas musicians, book signings by local authors, community discussions, art workshops, films, and guided tours.

Galleria Dallas permanent jewelry pop-ups
Nothing says forever like jewelry, and if you (or a gift recipient) are ready to embrace the permanent jewelry trend, pop-ups at Galleria Dallas will help seal that commitment. On December 10, 17, and 18 from 12-7 pm, Pretty Little Links will be at Tommy Bahama. On December 17 and 31 from 11 am-3 pm, Wisely Welded will be at FleaStyle.

Heyday
Gift yourself a holiday glow at Heyday, a one-stop skincare shop offering personalized facial services and products. Its first-in-Texas location opened at 3010 N. Henderson Ave., Ste. 105 on December 8. An introductory price is being offered for first-time facials, and memberships are available with monthly facials and enhancements such as Gua Sha, Microdermabrasion, LED Light Therapy, Professional Peels, Microcurrent, and Hydration Infusion.

Milton & King
Australian wall coverings manufacturer Milton & King has opened its first-ever brick-and-mortar and U.S. flagship showroom in the Dallas Design District, at 900 Dragon St. The store will also serve as the printshop to fulfill all orders domestically. You may have seen their high-end prints on the cover of Elle Decor or Better Homes & Gardens or in pictures of Jonathan Scott and Zooey Dechanel's home.

Shinola Detroit
The Detroit-born brand known for leather goods, watches, jewelry, and more is hosting a personalization event at its NorthPark Center store, 12-4 pm Saturday, December 10. Texas artist Andrew Manning will offer custom, hand-painted personalization and Maddy’s Kocktails will pour custom sips. Customers will be able to get watch boxes and small leather items decorated, and there will be additional opportunities for monogramming and engraving.

Teressa Foglia
Celebrity hatmaker Teressa Foglia has opened her first-ever brick-and-mortar pop-up storefront at Highland Park Village just in time for both the holidays and rodeo season. During the special six week pop-up, November 21-January 5, attendees can expect on-site custom hat making by Foglia and her team, along with an exclusive collection just for Dallas. Find it at 43 Highland Park Village.

Unbranded
After a multi-year hiatus, the Unbranded pop-up store has reopened for the season in downtown's historic Dallas Power & Light Building. This is the place for holiday gift shopping with Dallas brands including Ora et Labora (OETL Co.), Good Cycle Dallas, Good Things Vintage, P.B.N World, Crescente Patricio, and East on Rodeo. Hours are 11 am-8 pm Wednesday-Saturday, and 12-8 pm Sunday at 1511 Main St.

West Elm
The newest DFW location of the modern home decor and design services retailer is now open in Southlake Park Village. Located at 1001 E. Southlake Blvd., the 11,500-square-foot store offers furniture and home accessories for the living room, bedroom, bathroom, home office, outdoor, and more. Hours ours are 10 am-8 pm Monday-Saturday and 12-pm Sunday.

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Hatmaker Teressa Foglia has a brick-and-mortar pop-up at Highland Park Village.

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New SkinSpirit facial spa debuts in Nordstrom at NorthPark Dallas

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SkinSpirit is now open inside Nordstrom at NorthPark Center.

A new medical aesthetics clinic is ready to plump and pamper clients inside Nordstrom at NorthPark Center: SkinSpirit, which offers treatments including Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers, facials, laser treatments, and microneedling, is now open in the Dallas department store.

The new clinic marks SkinSpirit's fifth location in Dallas-Fort Worth, following locations at Preston Royal, West Village, Left Bank Fort Worth, and Plano (which was the first to open locally, in 2021).

The NorthPark clinic offers SkinSpirit's full range of aesthetic treatments, including facials, BOTOX Cosmetic, dermal fillers, advanced laser treatments, and microneedling with regenerative catalyst serums tailored to individual skin goals, according to a release.

Among its newest offerings is the SkinSpirit Laser Facial, a 30-minute, no-downtime laser treatment designed to brighten, smooth, and refresh the skin while stimulating collagen production over time. The treatment is positioned as an option before a special event or for those looking to try laser treatments without much downtime, they say.

The clinic also offers SkinSpirit's regenerative catalyst serums, including a new PDRN treatment that can be added to microneedling. According to the release, the treatment is designed to enhance skin renewal, support collagen production, and accelerate recovery.

The NorthPark opening continues a nationwide partnership between SkinSpirit and Nordstrom that brings medical aesthetics into the department store's beauty offerings.

"Our customers trust us to deliver the best in beauty products and services, and our partnership with SkinSpirit continues to raise that bar," says Rachel Eichen, Vice President and Divisional Merchandise Manager of Beauty at Nordstrom, in the release. "As medical aesthetic services become an increasingly integral part of our customers' beauty routines, SkinSpirit's expert team and exceptional range of services allow us to bring them even more seamless access to premium care. We're excited for the Nordstrom customer to discover SkinSpirit when they visit us in Dallas."

Lynn Heublein, CEO and co-founder of SkinSpirit, adds that Dallas was a natural fit for the company's expansion.

"Our partnership with Nordstrom continues to demonstrate what's possible when two brands share a commitment to exceptional client experiences," she says. "Dallas is one of the country's most vibrant beauty markets, and we are excited to expand our presence alongside a partner that shares our passion for innovation, education, and personalized care. Together, we are making it easier than ever for clients to access industry-leading aesthetic treatments from providers they can trust."

SkinSpirit was founded in 2002 and now has more than 60 locations across California, New York, Arizona, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Oregon. The company describes itself as a provider of medical aesthetic skin, face, and body treatments.

To celebrate the NorthPark opening, SkinSpirit will host a grand-opening event on September 17. Guests can get personalized consultations and watch live treatment demonstrations. Those who book their first SkinSpirit service during the event will receive 20 percent off.

The NorthPark clinic is open now at 8687 North Central Expressway, Ste. 2000, with appointments available through the website. It is open 10 am-6 pm Monday-Sunday.

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