A Highly Idiosyncratic Guide to Dallas Beauty and other things necessary.
These are Donna World recommendations, based on my personal experience, or on a few occasions, my friends’ recommendations.
Todd at SalonGossip
4113 Rawlins St, Dallas, TX 75219
214-559-3337
Hair can make or break your look. So, a professional and best-of-all talented, even visionary hairdresser is key. So is having a friend who will spend hours flat-ironing your hair. You have to find your own friend, though. I’m not sharing. For hairdressers, Todd is the best!!!!! He landed me a photo in TV Guide years ago. I had Star Trek hair.
Floyd’s Barber Shop
3636 McKinney Ave., #140, Dallas, TX 75204
214-219-4500
My sons’ hair looks good. Plus, they rescued one of my sons from the worst buzz cut accident. He left happy. Recommendations don’t come better than that.
Clive & Co.
5301 Alpha Rd, #46, Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 934-0500
Super retro updos by Britanny left me feeling like a 50s movie star!
Bryce at Barney’s NorthPark, T. LeClerc counter
8687 N. Central Expy., Dallas, TX 75225
469-221-4700
I hate foundation. Can’t stand that thick, made-up look. Plus, I have oily skin, so everything starts to shine in seconds. Bryce knows make-up, and I always look my best after he’s finished. Plus, sometimes they’ll bring you a glass of champagne. Yea!
Beauty Times
11929 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230-2710
972-960-6245
commando
These tights are wonderful. The waistband’s not too tight and the stocking part feels smooth. Very comfortable, more than most tights I’ve worn. Widely available online.
Jason Lynch
214-478-9989
A born healer
Matt at Sacred Thai Massage
1810 N. Prairie, Dallas TX 75204
214-202-3062
Kathleen
262 West Greenbriar, Dallas, Texas 75203
214-947-1890
Thorough, practical, enthusiastic, and inspirational all in one.
YogaSport
4140 Lemmon Ave, Suite 280, Dallas, Texas 75219
214-520-YOGA
My friend vouches for this one. Who could resist the “Power Hour?” I plan on going myself soon.
Artisan’s Collective
410 North Bishop Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75208
214-356-0818
I love their jewelery. They also have paintings, sculpture, woodwork, and textiles.
Lou Lou
4417 Lovers Lane Dallas, Texas 75225
214-521-8833
There’s a pair of red platform shoes in my closet I’m especially fond of from Lou Lou.
Connie at Sweet 200
738 Davis Street, Dallas TX 75208
214-941-3300
Connie is the real deal – professional, thoughtful, kind, and gentle. Renowned for her waxing. Almost pain free.
Rena at Rena Levi Salon
5840 Alpha Road, Dallas, TX 75240-1118
972-661-5701
Rena gives fabulous facials, and she has developed her own line of skincare products. I’m especially fond of the Bamboo Exfoliating Cleanser.
Norma’s
1123 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
214-946-4711
17721 Dallas Parkway #130, Dallas, Texas 75287
972-380-8646
The chocolate cake is to-die-for. They have pies, too.
Cretia’s
972-298-9888
My favorites are the Italian Cream Cake and the Strawberry Cake.
Garden Gate Floral Design
2615 Routh St, Dallas, TX 75201
214-220-1272
Junior designed the flowers for my wedding years ago and has gone on to a wonderful career. I went in with my design for my bouquet, and he gently but firmly drew a picture showing that my design would not complement my dress. He drew a bouquet design that would. I have it still in one of my bureau drawers, aging for future generations.
Marty Perlman
214-502-0881
Marty is a wonderful photographer and easy to work with. The photos on my website are by Marty.
Fuel City
801 South Riverfront Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75207
214- 426-0011
My favorite is the barbacoa with onions, cilantro, and limes. While waiting for your tacos, you can get gas, buy beer, sometimes listen to mariachi music, linger by a fountain, wash your car, and check out some longhorn steers.
Jimmy’s Food Store
4901 Bryan Street at Fitzhugh, Dallas TX, 75206
214-823-6180
Italian subs, meatballs, sausage, cannolis, and their prosecco selection. Makes me happy every time I shop there.
Robbins Brothers, The Engagement Ring Store
14080 Dallas Pkwy., Dallas, TX 75240
972-385-0614
I haven’t carrried one of these beautiful rings home yet, but one of my friends has a gorgeous pink diamond ring. I covet it, not so secretly.
Paula at My Personal Valet
214-363-2200
Selected as an approved Emerging Business by the XLV Super Bowl Host Committee!!!
Anything by Serge Luten, my favorite is Datura noir. Available locally at Barney’s at NorthPark or you can buy online.
