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UNION SQUARE—This Friday, the Sephora store in Union Square will unveil its newly-remodeled look to the public with a handful of events. Friday's festivities include a musical performance from Amanda Lepore, a live nail art demonstration by Naomi Yasuda (that will run through Saturday), and an interactive fragrance experience with the Sephora Fragrance Experts. Nail Art Carts will be stationed around Flatiron through Saturday, and in-store, Beauty Insiders can receive a free Sephora Union Square tote bag with purchase of $50 or more. [Rackedwire]
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS— This Sunday, the Underground Thrift Store at 65 Hicks Street will hold their Semi-Annual Stuff-a-Sack summer clearance sale on men's, women's, and children's clothing. Shoppers can purchase a $25 tote and stuff them with however much clothing they want. If you're afraid of wrinkles, you can also purchase individual items at 50% off. The sale runs from 11:30am to 3:30pm, and 25% of proceeds will support anti-slavery and human trafficking clauses. [RackedWire]