Now open at the Mall of America: Geox. I’ve been curious about these shoes for awhile. They claim to have a “breathable” sole, making them extra comfy and eliminating any foot perspiration problems. However, up until last week, they were impossible to find in these parts.

The new store is at the Mall of America (first floor, in between Sears and Nordstrom).  You’ll find men’s and women’s, including these flats ($134). While they also carry heels, flats are the rage right now–so why not run with it.

Attention last minute Mother’s Day shoppers: Jeans and jewels are totally timeless.

Denim sale at Nani Nalu/House of Denim: Check out the selection of Anlo jeans for 30 percent off and Parasuco jeans for 20 percent off. Nani Nalu, 3922 W. 50th S.t., Edina, 612-701-0742.

Flowers and silver: You’ll definitely find mom a bunch of beautiful blossoms as well as a pair of pretty earrings by FS jewelry during a trunk show at Luna Vinca. While you’re there, don’t forget to wish them a happy 10th anniversary. Luna Vinca, 3344 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls, 612-823-6178.

“Split Ends” is the hair world’s equivalent of “Wife Swap.” Two, usually opposite, stylists switch lives and salons. Then chaos and hilarity ensues.

The episode airing at 5 p.m. on Saturday on the Style Network (235 on Direct TV, cable people are on their own) will feature Shauna Raisch of Twiggs Salonspa in Wayzata as she swaps spots with an Arizona-based woman.

In the above promo, that’s Shauna’s nephew David McCarthy who is rumored to have a fun role in the program.

While we’re at it, have you been watching season two Kimora Lee Simmons’ “Life in the Fab Lane?” It airs on Sundays and is required viewing. Seriously.

You might recall that there was a trunk show at Gallery 360 last night. What a fun place to shop! On my way out, this bright resin jewelry by Solrojo (a designer in Argentina) caught my eye.

This yellow necklace ($98) is just perfect for summer. There’s a sort of lightness that comes from the transparency. As designer Kimberly Jurek pointed out–it looks like candy on a string. The gray one on the rack would look awesome over a tank and full skirt.  Not ready to commit? Pick up a ring for a touch of color for just $17 to $23.

Gallery 360, 3011 W. 50th St., Mpls, 612-925-2400.

While I was at Washburn’s prom on Saturday night, guest blogger, high school student Allison Malecha (you’ve seen her photography before) was a volunteer and model in the Goodwill’s Second Runway. Ironic, no? Here’s her report from the show:

“High Fashion” isn’t exactly the term that comes to mind when someone brings up Goodwill, but the Goodwill/Easter Seal Second Runway Fashion Show last Saturday definitely approached just that. The off-the-rack outfits featured well-known brands such as Lacoste, Ralph Lauren, J. Crew, and Elie Tahari (hello, a pristine Tahari skirt for $8.99 — does it get any better?) taken straight from Goodwill stores.

But the real showstoppers appeared in the second half of the show. Local designers took regular old Goodwill items, chopped them up, and pieced them back together into stunning new garments. Karen Moberg transformed some flowery bedsheets into a crisp little summer dress (above photo) while Christina Schuster, who is graduating this year from the U of M, disassembled a prom dress, some jeans, and curtains to create a sassy new dress. Styles ranged from everyday chic to naughty secretary to futuristic superhero, and Thom Navarro’s sexy line compiled of far from everyday t-shirts finished he night off
with a bang.

Mixed in with all of this fun and frill hovered a sense of do-gooding as co-hosts Alexis Walsko and Katherine Gerdes reminded everyone of the Goodwill mission: “to assist people with barriers to education, employment, and independence in achieving their goals.” And the proceeds from the event itself as well as from the auctioning off of the garments after will all go to help that mission stay strong. All in all the event was a success, and I will definitely never look at Goodwill the same way again!

ABOVE: Karen Moberg, a Goodwill Employment Support Consultant, mixes crisp pleats with girly ruffles. Hmm, I wonder what could be made out of my bedsheets….

BELOW: Secondhand t-shirts get kicked up a notch or ten with Thom Navarro’s line of edgy frills and vibrant hues. Who says cotton can’t be sexy.

Wow. These two looked amazing while shopping together. Jillian and Sigourney Link of Eden Prairie (”Prairie-dise” as they said) were hitting the Picky Girl and Flirt.

They carried Louis Vuitton bags from a Beverly Hills boutique. Jillian (the mom, left) wore a Free People jacket from Len Druskin, Levi’s from the Levi’s store in Honolulu and BCBG shoes. Her Konstantino jewelry is from Neiman Marcus.

Sigourney (the daughter, right) wore a Fun jacket from Len Druskin, with an impressively tied bow. (She is a freshman in the retail merchandising program at the University of Minnesota.)  Her jeans are True Religion from MetroPark at the Mall of America and her shoes are Steve Madden. The necklace is by local designer Helen Wang from Il Vostro.

Morgan Solomon and Tyler Jensen, both seniors
Her outfit: Dress ($317) from Bloomingdales. Shoes ($160) from Aldo.
His outfit: Calvin Klein tux ($155 for rental) from Savvi Formal Wear.
Her extracurriculars: Soccer, National Honor Society and Student Council.
His extracurriculars: Football and track.
Relationship status: Friends for three years.
How he asked her to prom: “It was really awkward. My friend was trying to find someone for me to ask and she said, ask Morgan. Then she texted Morgan to see if Morgan would want to go with me. Two seconds later, I saw Morgan in the hall and her friends started laughing. Everyone knew so I just asked her,” Jensen said.
Next year: She’s going to the University of Minnesota and he’s going to Augsburg to study political science.

Emma Pratt and Peter Branstad, both juniors
Her outfit: Dress ($119) from Mary Kay’s Bridal. Nina shoes ($60) from Macy’s.
His outfit: Tuxedo ($150 for rental) from Savvi Formal Wear.
Her extracurriculars: Soccer (captain), Keliix (more soccer), track, snowboarding and leadership council.
His extracurriculars: Football (captain), basketball and baseball.
Relationship status: Friends for seven years.
Her favorite prom-related movie: “A Cinderella Story”
His favorite prom-related movie: “‘Sixteen Candles,’ because I can see my friends in the characters.”

We featured Washburn’s prom in the paper today. We have some additional photos (all by Tom Wallace).

Nicholas Giancola, senior and Caroline Sable, senior (at Southwest High School)
His outfit: Tuxedo ($125 for rental) from MW Tux in Southdale.
Her outfit: Masquerade dress and clutch from J.C. Penney. Shoes from Charlotte Russe.
His extracurriculars: Football, wrestling, baseball, rugby, National Honor Society, Leadership Council and Student Council.
Her extracurriculars: Laker dance team and Victoria Dance Productions dance team (captain).
Status: Dating for one-and-a-half years.
Next year: She’s attending St. Paul College for massage therapy and he’ll be at Hamline University.
How he asked her to prom: “I drew a chalk outline at her house and wrote ‘I would die to go to prom with you.’”
What they usually do together: Watch t.v., especially “Everybody Loves Raymond,” “The King of Queens,” Animal Planet and Discovery Channel.
Her favorite dance song: “Nicky” Sable’s spin on Tony Basil’s “Micky.”
His favorite dance song: “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond

Picky Girl was the place to be last weekend! For a good reason: Now that it basically feels like spring, we need spring clothes.

I was into some of the hats. (We have to shield our faces from those UV rays!) They’re all very reasonably priced– like under $30.

Otherwise, there are lots of pretty dresses, also reasonably priced. So spring. Now you can walk the new Grand Av. strip that includes Picky Girl, Siji Kids and Flirt. So convenient.

Picky Girl, 1325 Grand Av., St. Paul, 651-698-4107.