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ALEXANDRIA—If you have any big beauty purchases you've been contemplating, tomorrow might be the time to make them. On March 8, Bellacara in Old Town is celebrating their 14th anniversary with champagne, goodies, and a turbo-charged swag bag loaded with samples and full-size products — it's worth over $400 — for the first 50 customers who spend over $250. It all starts at 10 a.m., and all purchases are 15% off throughout the day. [Facebook]
TRUXTON CIRCLE—Cool crafters Topaz + Arrow will host a March class at 52 O Street Studios devoted to creating handmade jewelry organizers. This will absolutely be Instagram-worthy. The Leather, Branches, and Hooks workshop is happening on Sunday, March 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and tickets are $37.50 each, covering all materials and light snacks and drinks from Honest Tea, Boulevard Brewing Company, Creme Yvette, Teeny Pies, and KIND Snacks. [RackedWire]