Women's show will dazzle at The Resort

COEUR d'ALENE - Looking for some new clothes or a stylish haircut?

How about a friendly spa with all the perks?

Well, ladies, you're in luck: The latest in women's fashion, fitness and health care will be on display next week at The Coeur d'Alene Resort.

From 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18, the North Idaho Women's Show will fill the bays at the Resort's Convention Center. Dozens of vendors will showcase a variety of women's products and services.

"It's just a fun event," said coordinator Andreas John. "This one's great because (there's) so much to offer, and it's really such a large market."

Many vendors will have interactive booths, where guests can experience the products firsthand.

The comfortable massage tables - where a skilled masseuse will rub the kinks out of weary backs and shoulders - will surely draw a crowd.

"That tends to be one of the most popular ones," John said.

Jewelry, clothing, hairstyling, gourmet food, exercise programs and women's health services will be on display. Vendors of all stripes will participate, from individual sellers to big community fitness centers.

The show's unofficial slogan is "Come out feeling like a whole new you," John added.

Admission and parking are free of charge. Guests will enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a no-host bar. One lucky attendee will receive a $400 Coeur d'Alene Resort gift card at the end of the night.

About 600 people attended the 2010 event, and a big turnout is expected again this year. The event may be catered toward women, but men are invited to the show, too.

"We try to find a good blend and a good mix," John said. "That way we have a little bit of everything there."