Briefs: Hand(Made) in Marriage event in Lawrenceville
The Hand(Made) in Marriage event -- an indie wedding showcase -- will be held noon-5 p.m. Saturday at the Teamsters Temple building in Lawrenceville. A fresh alternative to traditional wedding shows, this event features 50 vendors, including entertainers, designers and artists who can assist couples with their unique and locally sourced wedding services. The event is a partnership between I Made It! Market, Pittsburgh's nomadic indie crafts marketplace, and Wildcard, a gift and stationery shop with a focus on handmade goods. Details: www.handmadeinmarriage.com .
Trunk Shows:
• South Park Theatre will host a trunk show of spring hats by Jennifer L. Copeland Millinery at 7 p.m. May 26 and at 1 p.m. May 29. The trunk show will feature fascinators, large-brim hats, and hair accessories perfect for any occasion. A production of "Steel Magnolias" will follow. Details: 412-254-3636 or 412-831-8552
• Lapels, A Fine Men's Clothier in Greensburg is having a Bills Khakis spring and summer trunk show from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Saturday. Details: 724-853-7145 or www.lapelsmensstore.com .
Diamond dash
The Henne Jewelers Diamond Dash is Saturday. Hosted by John Henne, president and CEO, this high-tech treasure hunt offers clues delivered via text message to the cell phones of more than 600 participants. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Saturday in Market Square. The event takes place between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. throughout Downtown. The prize is a Mark Patterson designed 1.5-carat diamond engagement ring valued at $15,000. Prizes will be awarded to runners-up. Everyone will receive a Henne gift bag. Details: 412-682-0226 or www.hennejewelers.com .
Good Looks Eyewear preview
Good Looks Eyewear, a fashion-forward optical boutique in Cranberry and Fox Chapel, brings New York City fashion to Pittsburgh during its annual summer sunwear fashion preview. The event features giveaways from premier eyewear brands plus 20 percent savings on a complete pair of sunglasses. The event is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Fox Chapel and June 4 at the Cranberry location. Brands featured include Bvlgari, Coach and Fendi. Representatives of select brands will showcase the complete collections and the latest in sunwear fashions. Details: www.goodlookseyewear.com .
I Made It! Market
Join the I Made It! Market from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday in SouthSide Works where more than 40 local handmade artists will appear in a one-day pop-up marketplace. Details: www.imadeitmarket.com .
Bra event
Step into the ring with Wacoal to help knockout breast cancer with Fi(GH)t for the Cure from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday at Macy's in South Hills Village. Receive a complimentary bra fitting from a Wacoal fit specialist. For every woman who participates, Wacoal will donate $2 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Wacoal will donate an additional $2 for every Wacoal bra, shape-wear piece or b.tempt'd bra purchased at the event. Details: 412-854-6809.
Vogue smart shopping
Here's Vogue's summer style advice:
Neo-navy: For a fresh take on prints, make your mark with vivid azure-and-white motifs. Stylist's tip: Mix a pretty crisp pattern with gold statement jewelry and classic accessories.)
Crisp neutrals: Take a subtle, sophisticated approach to spring with a soft, unassuming palette. Stylist's tip: Fold in animal prints or uberglam accessories for extra impact.)
Full bloom: Scoop up bunches of bountiful florals for optimal femininity. Stylist's tip: Pair your precious prints with boho-inspired jewelry and rich staples in earthy shades.)
Spring beauty secrets
In the bright light of a newly arrived spring, the repercussions of cold weather are even more glaring: the painfully dry hands, the dull, flaky complexion. Surely you've earned a bit of R&R, but if a trip to the spa is out of the question, don't fret -- a range of new beauty offerings will help you re-create a professional pampering session in the comfort of your bathroom.
• Packed with hydration-boosting hyaluronic acid, Clarins HydraQuench Rich Cream provides intensive moisturizing to parched skin. Alfalfa extract helps to increase collagen production and minimize wrinkles. $48 for 1.7 ounces at department stores and www.clarins.com .
• A subtly sweet fragrance and quick-absorbing formula make the Intense Repair hand cream from Yes to Carrots a no-brainer addition to your medicine cabinet. Soy and allantoin are in the mix to soothe itchy skin and replenish moisture. $8.99 for 3 ounces at Target stores and www.yestocarrots.com .
• To replicate the spa experience, first you'll need a long soak in a mineral bath. Pennsylvania's Bedford Springs Resort offers products made from local ingredients and the spa's own mineral water, including Springs Eternal Bath Salts and a refreshing Hydrating Mist. Salts, $29 for 18 ounces; mist, $20 for 6.3 ounces. Call 814-624-5633 to order.
• Founded in 1752 in Rhode Island, the Caswell-Massey brand puts a masculine spin on washing up with its Onyx natural soaps. Made with Australian black clay and scented with cedar wood, coriander, black pepper and tobacco, the bars create a white lather and an intoxicating, heady fragrance. $20 each or $50 for set of three at Neiman Marcus stores and www.caswellmassey.com .
• A few weeks after applying Neulash's Active Eyelash Technology each night before bed, we were rewarded with lashes that looked thicker and longer. The lightweight, clear serum-like formula is packed with polypeptides, fatty acids and vitamins, which are reported to help strengthen lashes. $85-$150 at Bluemercury, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale's stores and www.neulash.com .
