Mar. 2-6: Get 40 percent off all sterling and beaded adornments at Jeri Kaplan Jewelry. 1406 W. Lake St., Mpls., 612-825-6778

Mar. 3-5: Get a complimentary fitting in a Wacoal or b.tempt'd bra at Herberger's and sign up to receive a monthly breast self-exam reminder; in return, Wacoal will donate $2 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Additionally, Wacoal will donate $2 for any Wacoal brand bra, shapewear, or b.tempt'd bra purchased. The event will take place at Herberger's Bloomington location on the 3rd, Rosedale on the 4th, and its Stillwater outpost on the 5th. Southtown Center, Bloomington, 952-886-2900; Rosedale Mal, Roseville, 651-635-2600; 2001 Washington Ave., Stillwater, 651-430-9229

Mar. 4: Check out the spring 2010 collections of designers Barbara Wels and Lorain Croft at the Friends Fashion Show, happening at noon at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The event, sponsored by JV and Company and the Friends of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, will benefit Art in Bloom. Get fabulous door prizes, including gift certificates to Rocco Altobelli and JV and Company. Additionally, guests who join the Friends at the event will receive a $5 discount on membership and a $25 JV and Company gift certificate. Tickets are $60; order online or call 612-870-3279. 2400 3rd Ave. S., Mpls., 612-870-3131

Mar. 4: Enjoy food, music, and fun fashion activities at Neiman Marcus's Fashion Rules! party, happening from 5:30-8:00pm. Be sure to nab an exclusive Fashion Rules! t-shirt and tote while you're there. Gaviidae Common, Mpls., 612-339-2600

Through Mar. 5: Get 30-70 percent off everything except music and vintage at Galleria boutique StyledLife. Edina Galleria, 952-928-8888 

Mar. 5-6: Barbara Wells and Lorain Croft present their newest creations at their trunk show, hosted by JV and Company. Gaviidae Common, Mpls., 612-341-2094

Mar. 5-7: Check out the newest bridal styles at Macy's Lazaro Trunk Show, happening at the downtown location. Call 612-375-2162 to book an appointment. 700 Nicollet Mall

Mar. 6: Janie Schoenborn, Lilly Pulitzer's Director of Design, will be at Melly. She'll be presenting her design boards and talking shop with guests. Galleria, Edina, 952-929-9252

Mar. 6-14: Check out the latest and greatest in automotive technology at the annual Twin Cities Auto Show. Around 500 new models from 29 domestic and import automakers will crowd the floor of the Minneapolis Convention Center. Additionally, attending the show will automatically put you in the running for $5,000 toward the purchase of a new car. 1301 2nd Ave. S., Mpls.

Mar. 7: Oscar party traditions getting a little tired? Glam up and head to the Hotel Ivy for an Academy-sanctioned bash. Enjoy red carpet photo ops, contests, and complimentary appetizers and drink specials while you watch the biggest night in Hollywood go down. All proceeds go to Smile Network and Reclaim. Tickets start at $45--order them online or by calling 612-280-1811. 201 S. 11th St., Mpls.

Mar. 7: If the Ivy isn't your style, head to Graves601 Hotel for a night of Hollywood glitz. The $75 dollar VIP ticket will get you a four course meal with wine pairings. Or, shell out just $25 for entrance to the event and all its contests, photos, and live Oscar footage. To reserve your space, call 1-866-523-1100. 601 1st Ave. N., Mpls., 612-312-1168

Mar. 8: The Minnesota Opera's Torch Community for young professionals hosts its third and final soft launch at International Market Square before the official launch in May. The event, a celebration of diversity in the arts, will feature yoga instruction, henna, vision boards, a meet-and-greet with an opera singer, speakers, and a fashion show. Doors open at 5:30; register here. 275 Market St., 612-333-2700

Through Mar. 7: Save up to 50 percent off seasonal goods including gloves from Dents, scarves from Altea, socks from Marcoliani and Corgi, and Hats from Wigens and Coal at MartinPatrick3's winter clearance. 121 N. 1st St., Mpls., 612-746-5329

Through Mar. 28: Get great buy-one-get-one and package deals on salon products, including UNITE, Qtica, Zoya, and Jane Iredale brands, at Simonson's. 3507 Round Lake Blvd, Anoka, 763-427-0761; 19320 Hwy. 169, Elk River, 763-441-5999; 13744 84rd Way, Maple Grove, 763-494-4863; 4315 Peony Ln., Plymouth, 763-550-1121

Through Mar. 31: Get 20 percent off one item with the donation of a non-perishable food item or a monetary donation to MN Foodshare at Bibelot. 1082 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-0321; 4315 Upton Ave., Mpls., 612-925-3175; 300 E. Hennepin. Ave., Mpls., 612-379-9300; 2276 Como Ave., St. Paul, 651-646-5651

Through Mar. 31: Get a free fabric wash with any purchase at La Bratique. 5007 France Ave., 612-325-6620

Through Mar. 31: Brides looking for a one-of-a-kind creation, rejoice: The Dressmaker is offering 10 percent off services throughout March. 3902 W. 50th St., Edina, 952-929-9475

Through Mar. 31: Get 10 percent off storewide at Brides of France. 5015 France Ave. S., Edina, 612-926-1596