Test-Driving Denim Doctors; The Artist DVD Launch Party

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FAIRFAX—If you've ever wondered how much it would cost you to get your jeans fixed at Denim Doctors on Beverly and Martel, blogger Kyle Fitzpatrick at LA, I'm Yours has an answer for you. He brought in heavily ripped pairs of Gap and American Apparel jeans and was told that it'd cost about $220 each to fix them. The end result was a fantastic job done, but a sense of lingering shame, with Kyle blogging that he "hop[es] that [his] father never finds out about this because he will blush in embarrassment for me having spent so much money on 'rehabbing pants.'" Blogging's a good way to keep that a secret. [LAIY]

BEVERLY GROVE—Marie Claire magazine and Make Up For Ever are teaming up to throw a roaring '20s-themed release party for The Artist on DVD. The event's taking place on Thursday night from 7 to 9pm at the 132 S Robertson location. There will be refreshments, special discounts, makeup lessons and more—and if you're one of the first 25 people to spend more than $50, you'll get to take the DVD and a bag of Make Up For Ever products home with you. RSVP to mcevents@hearst.com to attend. [Racked Inbox]

SILVER LAKE—Celebrate the opening of new boutique Dream Collective with designer Kathryn Bentley and her friends tomorrow night. They'll have tacos, sangria and more from 6 to 9pm. Send your RSVPs to assistant@TrentPR.com if you want in. [Racked Inbox; Previously]