PRIDE IN STRIDE

On St. Patrick’s Day, the Irish have it easy when it comes to wearing their heritage on their sleeve -- go all out in head-to-toe green or accessorize with a shamrock. But dressing the part for Cinco de Mayo is a tougher task. “It’s not like you can wear the colors green, white and red without looking like a goofy flag,” says Gustavo Arellano, writer of the weekly syndicated column ¡Ask a Mexican! “And stay away from sombreros and serapes or you’ll look like a bad stereotype.”

That said, the Adidas Cinco de Mayo sneaker -- $100, and available online Thursday -- may be the coolest way to stride with Latino pride on May 5. This blindingly bright chimera of a kick also celebrates the 25th anniversary of Adidas’ Forum collection of basketball sneakers, designed with added ankle support, which could come in handy after a few margaritas. www.shopadidas.com.

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-- Monica Corcoran

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OPENING

Poppy Store Stylish celebutykes have a new boutique to call their own, thanks to entrepreneurial mommies Heather Whitney and Jenny Belushi. The duo’s 1,100-square-foot space is a fashionable general store that carries goods typically found in grown-up closets, including skinny jeans by Ernest Sewn, ethnic print dresses by Tocca, and Hunter rain boots. House-brand Poppy Luxe features luxury kiddie “essentials,” such as cashmere cardigans, and makes it easy to create your very own mini-me too, by offering certain pieces in mom sizes. No wonder Cindy Crawford and Reese Witherspoon are fans. Brentwood Country Mart. 225 26th St., Santa Monica. (310) 260-4777. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. www.poppystores.com.

SALES

Intuition Saturday: This Young Hollywood haute spot is doing some spring cleaning and having a parking lot clearance sale. Jeans by J Brand, Black Halo dresses and sandals from Dolce Vita are up to 70% off for this one-day event. Also included are a selection of Elizabeth and James frocks, CC Skye jewels and bags by Botkier. 10581 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 234-8442. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.shopintuition.com

TRUNK SHOW

6267 Monday: Designers Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi were on the short list of up-and-coming runway designers even before they were appointed creative directors of revered Italian house Gianfranco Ferre earlier this month. They have been wowing retailers and editors since 2005 with their own 6267 collection of dramatically tailored jackets, capes and blouses with couture-like details. Aquilano will be on hand to present 6267’s fall collection. And if the duo’s sophisticated taste is any indication, this may be your last chance to meet Aquilano before he becomes too famous for his own good. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Savannah, 706 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 458-2095.

COULDN’T RESIST

Jonathan Adler The stylish home-furnishings designer and potter has come up with a most whimsical jewelry storage option, the ceramic Squirrel Ring Box, $110. Tony Duquette would approve. Jonathan Adler, 8125 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. (323) 658-8390. www.jonathanadler.com.

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