An Alice + Olivia Dance-Off at Saks; Party at A Thousand Picnics

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MIDTOWN EAST—Consider yourself quite the dancer? Submit a video of your best moves to dancingshoes@aliceandolivia.com by October 23rd for the chance to dance in the windows of Saks Fifth Avenue on October 30th. Stacey Bendet, Maria Menounos, and comedian Abby Elliott will be the judges on the night of the event, and finalists will receive a pair of Alice + Olivia shoes like the ones above. The ultimate prize? The winner will be featured in an editorial photo shoot, shot by the brand's in-house photographer. [RackedWire]

WILLIAMSBURG— On Thursday, A Thousand Picnics will host a fall launch party to celebrate the latest collections from Cold Picnic and Species by the Thousands. From 6pm to 9pm, everything in the store will be 15% off, and drinks and snacks will be served. [RackedWire]