Pretty pampering

New blow dry bar is more than a tease for Southlake's best tressed

Blowing into Southlake this spring.

Photo courtesy of Blo

A new salon is ready to blow Southlake away: Blo Blow Dry Bar will debut in the Park Village Shopping Center on Friday, April 8 — just in time for cute family Easter pics and that all-important prom season.

Touted as "North America’s original blow dry bar franchise," the salon will be located at 1161 E. Southlake Blvd. #284. It will offer five signature hair styles, a la carte options, several different hair treatments, plus five signature makeup looks and a new section of customized looks, according to a release.

For a limited time after opening, the salon will offer a discounted rate for its signature Mane Squeeze Membership, which includes two blowouts a month for $75, $5 off each additional blow out, and 10 percent off retail.

The new Blo is owned and operated by local entrepreneurs Tiffany Douglass and Maria Vanegas, who bring business and philanthropic backgrounds to the new venture. According to the release, Douglass, a CPA, co-founded a charity called Go Blue for Clean Water in 2012. She also owned a small business called Fashion HP. Vanegas, a veteran of the hair industry, owns a social media business called Elegancia Sin Límites (Elegance Without Limits).

"They both are firm believers in empowering women to feel good about themselves and be happy," says the release.

The Southlake location will be the owners' first Blo bar, which currently has about 140 locations across the United States and Canada.

“We both feel deeply connected to the Blo brand and align with their mission,” say Douglass and Vanegas in the release. “We are excited to offer the Southlake community a unique blow out bar where guests can look and feel their best with a quick visit. Not only will we offer an extraordinary experience for all guests, but for our employees as well. It’s a privilege to be a part of the Blo Blow Dry Bar family.”

To mark the grand opening, salon guests will be able to purchase one blowout for $34 from April 8 through April 17.

Regular hours will be 9 am-7 pm Monday through Saturday and 9 am-5 pm Sunday. For more information and reservations, visit the website or call 817-230-4519.

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Where to shop

Where to shop in Fort Worth right now: 8 new stores and events for May

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Diamonds Direct has opened near University Park Village and Westbend in Fort Worth.

Fort Worth likes to sparkle and shine, and there's a lot of it on the shopping scene this month, with the opening of a new diamond store and a couple of jewelry releases and trunk shows. The Cliburn comes to town, and so does its fun gift shop. A Southlake "shopportunity" includes champagne. There are also new boots and new denim to try on for size. Here's where to shop in and around Fort Worth this month:

The Cliburn Shop
Part of the fun of attending the quadrennial Van Cliburn International Piano Competition is browsing and buying the Cliburn-branded merch at the gift shop between performances. There's always a must-get item or two, from quirky (nail files and squeezy- piano stress relievers) to swanky (branding irons and silk scarves). Fort Worth piano fans will get to shop in person when the competition kicks off this month, first at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU (May 21-25) and then at Bass Performance Hall (May 28-June 7). A collection of CDs, T-shirts, and more is also available The Cliburn Shop online.

Denim House
North East Mall in Hurst has opened the doors to the first Denim House in DFW. The trendy store sells stylish streetwear clothing, footwear, and accessories for women and men. Brands include Psycho Bunny, Baws, Ethika, and more. Now open next to Fanzz, near the Cinemark entrance.

Diamonds Direct
Jewelry store specializing in diamond sourcing, consumer experience, selection, and education has opened its third location in Dallas-Fort Worth, at 1585 Old University Dr. (between University Park Village and Westbend) in Fort Worth. The showroom boasts 5,600 square-feet of retail space and has plenty of diamond inventory, ranging from rings to watches to pendants. They also offer free jewelry maintenance and a 110 percent upgrade policy. There are two other locations in Dallas and Frisco.

Jo Latham x You are Here
Fort Worth-based fine jewelry designer Jo Latham has introduced sparkling new summer styles at local boutique You are Here. The collection includes a Shell Drop Earring, Turquoise and Diamond Drop 4 Flower Earrings, and Gemini Diamond Bolo. Available at You Are Here, 4804 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, open 10 am-5 pm Tuesday-Saturday.

Lucchese Bootmaker
Western lifestyle brand recently opened at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington — their largest store in DFW, at 3,600 square feet. The collection features boots, accessories, and candles, plus a collaboration with the Dallas Cowboys featuring the silver Star-Struck boots for $695. This comes on the heels of Lucchese’s new partnership with the newly opened National Medal of Honor Museum as a member of the Museum’s Stars Circle. There are currently stores in Fort Worth, Frisco, and Dallas.

Marc Jacobs Outlet
Since 1984, this American fashion designer has spearheaded countless ready-to-wear, handbag, fragrance, and cosmetic collections. A new store at Grand Prairie Outlets, which opened in April, has monogrammed handbags, wallets, jewelry, and casual shoes like flip-flops. It's the second Marc Jacobs outlet store in the area, following a similar store at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen. (There's also a regular Marc Jacobs boutique at NorthPark Center.)

Fort Worth Stockyards trunk shows
Attendees of the PBR World Championship this weekend can get dudded up at top Stockyards boutiques before heading the big event at AT&T Stadium. Two special Western-wear trunk shows are taking place:

Maverick Fine Western Wear Trunk Show (May 16-17) - Featuring Totem Salvaged, Fringe Scarves, and Ferrell Apparel. Hook & Ladder Pizza will be served. (Repeats June 6-7). 100 E Exchange Ave., Fort Worth.
Dian Malouf Trunk Show at Double D Ranch (May 15-17) - Double D Ranch welcomes back well-loved Southwestern jewelry artisan Dian Malouf for a three-day trunk show. 128 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth.

Southlake Town Square Mimosa Stroll & Shop
Shopping while sipping champagne - what could be better? Southlake Town Square hosts its annual Mimosa Stroll & Shop from 9 am-12 pm Sunday, May 18. Participants can enjoy complimentary mimosas during a private shopping event before doors open to the public. Participating stores include 7 for all Mankind, Anthropologie, Athleta, Sephora, White House Black Market, and many more. Check in as early as 8:30 am off Civic Place (between Rowan and L'Occitane) to pick up a mimosa pass, event map, and souvenir champagne flute. Complimentary gift bags will be given to the first 200 guests. Show up with a pack of feminine hygiene products to donate to GRACE and be entered in a raffle for $100 gift card to a participating retailer. Tickets are $25.

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