SHOPPING

Looks like NorthPark is the place to be Thursday...

Rachel Roy will show her spring 2010 Rachel Roy New York and Rachel Roy Signature collections at Neiman Marcus NorthPark (8687 N. Central Expressway, 214-363-8311) at 11:30 a.m. The presentation takes place on level three and the collections will be available for viewing until 4 p.m. following the show.

Just down the hall, shoe designer Dana Davis will host a trunk show for her summer/spring 2010 collection at Nordstrom (214-765-0820) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shown at right is the smoke-gray "Petunia" shoe, $450.

So, yeah. Here they are. Mattel is rolling out four dolls this summer based on our favorite Mad Men characters as part of their Barbie Fashion Model Collection. (Sorry, no smoking allowed and you'll have to supply your own cocktails.)

Suggested retail price is $74.95 so don't go all crazy on us buying all four at once. The limited-edition dolls will be sold in specialty stores and online at www.amctv.com and www.barbiecollector.com.

Want to know more? The New York Times' advertising columnist, Stuart Elliott, has all the saucy details.

Photo courtesy of Mattel: The dolls from left to right are Joan Holloway, Roger Sterling, Don Draper and Betty Draper.

F. is for Frank debuts its 2010 jewelry collection at the Wooden House from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Twenty-five percent of proceeds from all purchases of jewelry and furniture benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor of Justin Sullivan.

The Wooden House, 2918 N. Henderson Ave., 214-823-0002

Project Runway Season 5 contestant Korto Momolu has partnered with Dillard's and promotes her February-launched line of signature handbags (below is a horn-handle hobo bag, $159) and accessories at Dillard's NorthPark from 5 to 7 p.m.

Dillard's NorthPark, 8687 North Central Expy, 214- 373-7000

And for those who prefer not to leave the house tonight...2007 FashionDallas/Kim Dawson Model Search discovery Ren Vokes- the Grand Prairie native starred on the November 2007 cover of FD Luxe- has the chance to get discovered all over again on the new season of misleadingly named America's Next Top Model. (Has any former contestant ever appeared in anything other than a CoverGirl campaign?) Catch her ANTM's season premiere at 7 p.m.

Jessica Elliott and Jason Sheeler

Texas Discovery Gardens hosts its Organic in the City fashion show and auction from 6:30 to 9 p.m. tonight. The Rhonda Sargent Chambers-produced runway event, with eco-friendly, organic and sustainable designs by El Centro College fashion students, benefits the student garden initiative and educational programs. Auction items include sustainable clothing, jewelry, spa treatments and dinner packages. Tickets are $50 at the door.

Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 214-428-7476, texasdiscoverygardens.org

Jessica Elliott and Jason Sheeler

... according to WWD (note: you have to register to read the entire article), that includes 28 stores and their online business.

According to the DMN's intrepid biz writer Maria Halkias, Dillard's is not only doing well right now financially, it is opening two new Texas stores this week.

We'll skip the new Austin location and go straight to tomorrow's launch of Dillard's at the Village in Fairview near Allen. Where is that? The shopping center is at the northeast corner of U.S. 75 and Stacy Road. (Look for The Container Store to open here in May. Other names coming this month include Toni & Guy, The Buckle and Pappagalio.)

Anyhoo, back to Dillard's; Halkias reports the store will have an extended line of cosmetics, from Bobbi Brown to Mac, and will kick off four days of promo events, sales and celeb appearances. Get a schedule and details right here.

Oh, and happy shopping.

Not her dress. Her makeup. Celebrity makeup artist Sara Glick, used Temptu Retouch in Champagne on "Up in the Air" Oscar nominated actress Anna Kendrick. Don't know what Temptu is? Well...

"Temptu Retouch Highlighters and Blushes are a luxurious, water-enriched silicone formula allowing for a flawless application while moisturizing and conditioning the skin. The Retouch system contains Ceramide 3 and an olive oil vehicle, which nourishes and protects the skin, while Vitamins C & E provide anti-oxidant protection. The silicone base allows for a long-wearing, hi-definition, flawless finish."

RETOUCH Highlighter
Shades: Champagne, Gold, Bronze, Copper
$40
Available at Sephora.com and Sephoras nationwide

While I work to compile last night's fashion picks from longtime Dallas Morning News fashion editor, Tracy Hayes, here's an AP summary of what other style experts had to say: Bullock wears 'Oscar' gown, other stars take risks.

I thought trend analyst Sharon Graubard made an interesting observation in the piece: "We're moving into architectural shapes and away from all the drapery. There were not a lot of 'goddesses' this year. This was about glamour, very tasteful, grown-up glamour."

I absolutely LOVE (maybe because gray is my thing right now). Elizabeth Banks, you're spot on with this frothy layered gown.

Looks stunning and half her age, as usual ...

Talk about bling! Carey Mulligan shines in these drippy 3.25 carat diamond earrings by Fred Leighton set in 18-carat gold and silver.

Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images

Love the metallic detailing on Sarah Jessica Parker's vintage Chanel dress.

AP Photo/Matt Sayles

Her hair seems a few shades darker -- love! She opted for gold Field number. Hate to say it, but I'm not a fan.

Actress Amanada Seyfried is getting more attention for these beautiful bracelets (we'll try and find out the maker) than her Armani Privé gown.

(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

You may not recognized her out of her CGI suit, but you can't miss Zoe Saladan tonight in this Givenchy dress from the Paris haute couture shows.

AP Photo/Matt Sayles

I love Vera Farmiga, but I'm just not sure about this Marchesa gown she's wearing.

AP Photo/Matt Sayles

TV series Castle draws me in when I'm just about to click past ABC. Here's brunette Stana Katic, aka Kate Beckett, on the red carpet. Not loving her dress, though ...

Hollywood's most charming couple tonight: Mo'Nique and husband Sidney Hicks.

Earlier this week, The Huffington Post reported hints that Mo'Nique would be wearing gold tonight --- looks like she opted for royal blue instead --- and that the dress would be designed by her longtime favorite duo in New York, Tom and Linda Platt.

AP Photo/Matt Sayles

The Up in the Air and Twilight saga star wouldn't tell Ryan Seacrest who designed the dress she ditched at the last moment -- but it was likely a smart move. She's pretty in pink here.

What I think works so well about this beautiful blush gown is that it doesn't overwhelm Kendrick's small frame and fair skin. Really pretty.

AP Photo/Matt Sayles