February 28, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

A few of your new favorite things.

GAWK
Fresh’s New Look
What: Glimpse the newly revamped flagship store. Mention DailyCandy for the Get That Look package: $75 gets you 90 minutes with a makeup artist.
Why: It’s a beauty.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 121 Newbury St., Back Bay (617-421-1212).

SHOP
Trunk Show
What: Save up to 70 percent on lines from Stil, Gretta Luxe, and Portobello Road.
Why: They make a good case.
When: Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Alibi, at The Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles St., Beacon Hill (617-527-7845).

NEST
New England Home Show
What: Find inspiration among more than 500 new products, experts, and more.
Why: There’s no place like it.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Seaport World Trade Center, 1 Seaport Ln., Waterfront (877-732-7678). Tickets online at tix123.com.

GIVE
To a Good Cause
What: Harvard Sweet Boutique donates a portion of sales from Red Sox player Keven Youkilis’s Hits for Kids treats back to the charitable org.
Why: Spring training has sprung.
When: Your baseball addiction is in full bloom.
Where: Online at harvardsweetboutique.com.

FURNISH
Hudson
What: Owner Jill Goldberg opens a second home store location in her hometown.
Why: You could use some extra cushioning.
When: Opens Sat.
Where: 61a Central St., Wellesley (781-239-0025).