NAMING RIGHTS
Think you’ve got what it takes to name an ice cream flavor? Blue Bell ice cream wants to hear from you! To honor the company's 100th anniversary, they're holding a "Taste of the Country" contest, searching for ice cream names that best represent a portion of country’s finest states. So Arizonans, put your thinking caps on: Sedona Swirl? Caramel Cactus? Lightrail Licorice? The winner will get a trip to Blue Bell Creameries Headquarters in Brenham, TX for the big 100 party, a year's supply of ice cream, and an ice cream party. Deadline is April 30, details and entry forms at www.bluebell.com

Visit Neiman Marcus Scottsdale (Fashion Square, 480.990.2100) now through March 11 and purchase $85 or more in cosmetics and you’ll receive a handy NM tote in pink, black, or white filled with seven beauty essentials from companies like Fresh, Lancôme Paris, Natura Bissé, Dolce & Gabbana, Kiehl’s, and others. Been wanting to try to the Natura Bisse Glyco Peel? Now’s your chance to do it free! And, unlike most totes, this one is actually cute and reusable.

A big sister would’ve been nice, but what if you could learn everything from her experience without having a closet full of hand-me-downs? Enter, “The Girl's Guide to Everything,” a hot new read by well-established relationship advice columnist, Melissa Kirsch. Kirsch writes for the savvy post-collegiate woman, who's doing fine on her own, but could use a friendly consultant every now and then. She deals with just about every subject imaginable, from investing to sex to wardrobe and more. This book’s like the big sister you never wanted, but wanted to learn from. www.melissakirsch.com

PS—Last week’s SCOOP mentioned a wine tasting at the O4 Condo sales center (201 W. Indian School Road). The event date has changed to March
22 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. RSVP’s are requested 602.274.6042.