Actually, this class isn’t just for the wallflowers but for social divas as well:

With her high-energy and fun style, Joy will polish our social skills and help take our corporate business successes to a new level.

For reservations and/or information, call 214-634-0204.

Last Saturday, for a certain Homes and Estates editor’s bachlorette party, nine of us pulled up in a limo to a little red door on Lower Greenville. Yes, it was just a little sketchy, but so worth it.

The Girls Room was a blast. For an hour, we learned how to twist, spin, and maneuver like a … well, pro. No clothes came off, no trashy dance moves done, it was all about having fun and getting an amazing workout (I’m still sore).

Remember in elementary school when you would spend hours spinning around the horizontal bars? Same thing, only the bars are vertical.

Think they are offering yoga classes?

To promote Equinox’s move into a Highland Park location and a Preston Hollow location, complimentary yoga classes are taking place at the W Dallas-Victory on Saturday mornings in August and September, promising a relaxing start to the day with views from the 16th floor.

Although it’s hard to wake up for a 7 a.m. class on the weekend, I may have to check it out. I’m really interested in trying the “lord of the dance pose” and “warrior II.” I really wanted to try what the chic in the photo is doing, but there wasn’t a yoga card for that one.

Classes are 7 a.m. - 8 a.m; Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 and Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 RSVP.01521@whotels.com

Among them, Italian designer Roberto Cavalli, who said that Dallas women “represent the perfect client, and it’s always a pleasure to meet with them.”

That’s quite a compliment.

And yes, the photo is Cavalli with the Spice Girls. Got to love Posh.

The problem wasn’t the Southern appetizers- the brisket biscuits and seasoned shrimp were flavorful and disappeared in a hurry. The problem wasn’t the decor- the spacious but quaint dinning room decorated in greens, browns, and ivory will be a future power-lunch spot. The problem wasn’t the tart-but-not-too-tart lemon drop martini- it was great.

No, the problem arose in the restaurant’s much talked about “drink of the true Southern woman,” the mint julep.

When it was served, it looked like a winner in its silver tumbler (like those served at the Kentucky Derby) and crushed ice with the perfect garnishing of mint. However, the first taste - and second and third - revealed that this house blend of sugar, water, mint, and whiskey did not taste like a mint julep, but like orange cough syrup.

Thick, sugary, and lacking that whiskey kick, the cocktail was hard to drink and reminded me of a melted Popsicle over ice. I only made it to four sips before I discretely set down my glass and quickly walked away. However, as I looked around the room, I noticed a littering of left-behind mint juleps and realized that others probably felt the same way as I did: disappointed.

A friend of mine, Southern to the soul, once told me that her grandmother was a “true Southern woman” and didn’t crack a smile until her morning mint julep. Unfortunately, there was no smiling after the one last night.

The recently opened restaurant is hopping right into the social scene by hosting various cocktail parties for local philanthropic groups. Tuesday is “Mint Juleps and Martinis” for KidneyTexas followed by Wednesday’s “Afternoon Tea” for Art for the Bridge.

Are the mint juleps worth a try?

While Merritt was touring Amarillo, Mike Modano and Mark Cuban brought down the house (of sand) at The Palladium Friday night. The hosts of the Reebok 2008 Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game decided to play in the sandbox during the pre-game party.  Their playful roughhousing turned into a tumble off the chillOUT sand castle. While I was busy capturing the Kodak moment, Mike’s wife, Mandy (aka Willa Ford), was quick to clean off her sand covered man.

An Overheardian told me the next evening’s post-game fireworks were better than most he had seen on the 4th.  It makes me wonder, where are the best 4th of July fireworks in Dallas? Overheardians, share the scoop. The time to light up the night sky is here!

However, this experience will only be offered until July 31. After that, visitors must pay to enter.

I headed out to Highland Park Village to ask shoppers their favorite Fourth of July traditions (check out the society page in next week’s Park Cities People). After speaking with a few women, I came across Barton, a native Dallasite and big time Dallas Country Club member.

Jump for a photo of Barton The Stud.

So what is Barton’s favorite patriotic tradition? You’ll have to wait and see.