Shopping Spree

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by Felicia D'Ambrosio

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"Ma Vie En Rose" Opening At Amberella

Amberella is what happened when owner/artist Amber Lynn Thompson turned herself inside out, revealing a pink paradise with a punk heart. Kicking off a grand-opening weekend replete with birthday cupcakes, bubbles, cotton candy, a live harpist and an opera singer is the exhibit "Ma Vie en Rose" (my life in pink). It features L.A. artist Kime Buzzelli's creepy, dreamy paintings (pictured), as well as new works from locals Kris Chau, J.L. Schnabel and Derek Ihnat.

Topstitch owner and jewelry designer Linda Smyth insists that you look hot when it's hot, so she's marking down all Fleathers jewelry 25 percent, as well as vintage clothing and cleavage-enhancing corsets by 20 percent to 50 percent. Those in need of inspiration must peek at the all-new Topstitch blog — the page is like an overflowing bauble box stuffed with sparklers, from obscure fashion mag editorials to '20s illustrations of Josephine Baker.

Ada Egloff of Oma Vintage will host the sole Philadelphia screening of Blondes in the Jungle, a 16mm feature by Brooklyn film company Ball Deep International. Arrive at the store early to shop and cop the Blondes' '80s post-preppy look as they search for the fountain of youth in the Honduran rainforest.

Sharpen your nails and stash your cash, ladies — it's the Sugarhabit sale. Reward will join Sugarcube and Third Street Habit for the semiannual dash for 50 percent to 90 percent off designer apparel from the three coolest Old City boutiques. Women's clothing from Ksubi, Wood Wood, Rag & Bone, APC, Opening Ceremony and more will be dramatically reduced, with deals on vintage, accessories and select men's wear, as well as showroom samples for the size 2s out there. Visa, Mastercard and Amex are all accepted, but bring the greenback to score another 5 percent off.