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All eyes are on Dallas Mavericks star Tyson Chandler and his wife, philanthropist Kimberly Chandler, as they unveil Our Secret, the Chandler x Selima eyewear collection — a collaboration with Selima Optique creator Selima Salaun. The 24-piece collection of men's and women's sunglasses (plus one pair for children) runs a stylish gamut from the 1960s and 1970s, as seen on Jackie Onassis, Jane Birkin, John Lennon and Andy Warhol. But they look equally smashing today on the fashionable Chandler power couple, who sought advice from Kimberly's brother, L.A.-based freelance creative director Browne Andrews, throughout the design process. Handcrafted in Italy, each pair has UV400 lenses for ultimate protection, and a portion of the proceeds benefit the South Queens Sandy relief efforts. $175 to $350, at Forty Five Ten, farfetch.com. Linden Wilson L ights, camera, Connexion! The Dallas Design District's chic D.E.C. venue is the scene for a merger of art, fashion and retail during Connexion: Monograph Release and Runway Show Wednesday, May 20. The collab between Black Book Ink and Wallflower Management merges fall fashion from a myriad of Dallas retailers with the release of a 76-page monograph of powerful fashion images produced by top Dallas stylists and photographers, with models in Valentino, Moschino, Givenchy, Oscar de la Renta, Alexander McQueen, Comme des Garçons, Isabel Marant, Céline and more. Seated ticketholders receive a copy of the fashionable tome, and VIP access to the after- party, also held in the D.E.C. In true philanthropic fashion, 100 percent of the event's proceeds benefit DIFFA Dallas. Runway seats $80, general admission $55, through picatic.com/connexion2015. Linden Wilson CHIC Connection W e're reaping the benefits of Benefit Cosmetics' first Texas boutique, which has opened in The Plaza at Preston Center between Sprinkles and Apples to Zinnias. Two of the San Francisco-based brand's signature Brow Bars, Beauty Armories and bronzing and waxing rooms — delivering services such as lash and brow tinting, body and facial waxing, and airbrush tanning — create a super-chic space packed with Benefit's must-have products including They're Real! mascara, Gimme Brow volumizing fiber gel (a must for achieving Cara Delevingne-esque brows) and the POREfessional pore minimizing primer. (4022 Villanova Dr., Suite 4021, 214.764.8380, benefitcosmetics.com) … Bluemercury and Bluemercury Spa open this month in Highland Park Village, its first Texas outpost, stocking coveted makeup, skincare and spa products from more than 90 beloved brands, including Laura Mercier, Creed, Oribe and Nars. The shop also carries co-founder Marla Beck's skincare line, M-61, which she developed for clients seeking products sans parabens, sulfates and artificial fragrances and dyes. Follow the Dallas store's happenings with #prettycitydallas. (47 Highland Park Village, bluemercury.com) … Tangerine Salon is the newest resident of Preston Hollow Village, an up-and-coming district that houses Trader Joe's and healthy eateries Modmarket and Vertskebap. On the menu at this full- service Aveda salon: cuts, color and blowouts plus spa services. Orange you excited? (7949 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 105, 972.393.9200, tangerinesalon.net). Linden Wilson BEAUTY Beat The Eyes HAVE IT B auble queen Kendra Scott continues her Texas takeover with the opening of her fourth Dallas-Fort Worth boutique, this one in The Plaza at Preston Center, between Lublu Kira Plastinina and Double R. The impressive interior features Scott's coveted Color Bar, where customizing pieces in beautiful hues takes mere minutes. Her Spring 2015 collection, dubbed Avant Garden, introduces pastel shades of turquoise, mint, rose and lilac in chic statement necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings, perfectly capturing the ethereal feel of a garden in springtime. In keeping with Scott's philosophy of "Family, Fashion, Philanthropy," the Plaza store will collaborate with charitable causes including Attitudes & Attire, The Elisa Project and AWARE for upcoming fund-raising events. Kendra Scott, 8383 Preston Center Plaza Dr., 469.804.8538, kendrascott.com. Linden Wilson Great SCOTT! Benefit Cosmetics at The Plaza at Preston Center Tangerine Salon at Preston Hollow Village Bluemercury has opened in Highland Park Village. Kendra Scott gold Ellen earring with rose quartz Kendra Scott Hanna rose-gold bracelet Kendra Scott at The Plaza at Preston Center 3319 Cornell | SOLD Represented Buyer Listed for $3,495,000 3102 Cornell | SOLD Represented Buyer and Seller Listed for $1,349,000 4205 Versailles Avenue | SOLD Represented Buyer and Seller Listed for $1,995,000 Great Agents Create Great Opportunities 214.543.6903 • Vice President • rmcmonigle@briggsfreeman.com • robinmcmonigle.com Photo from the Connexion monograph NICK PRENDERGAST