On your mark, get set, go! Fans of Lela’s fabulous mix of new fashion and cool consignment clothing, accessories and local designer goods are chompin’ at the bit in anticipation of the store’s Brown Bag Sale scheduled for Saturday August 16 ( 8 am – 6pm). How does it work? Simply grab a bag and get 50 percent off everything you manage to fill it with. You might also want to make note that on Tuesday, August 19, they’ll be accepting fall consignment merchandise. So if you’ve got fashionable stuff you’ve moved on from but others might jump at, talk to them about it. 321 N Broadway, 414-727-4855, lelaboutique.com.
Ease into fall at the Y? Bottom Event being held at Faye’s Brookfield store August 14 – 19 and at the Mequon store August 20 – 24. Enjoy complimentary nibbles while checking out all sorts of pants from 5-pocket jean style to classic career. Of special note is their popular comfy go-anywhere ponté knit fabric that refuses to bag out at the knee or rear no matter how long you sit. For the event, along with plenty of pants, the store has also pulled in a great selection of jackets, novelty tops, dresses and suits from the collection. Do double shopping duty at the Brookfield August 14 – 18 as the store holds a Saffron Cashmere Sweater Trunk Show. Choose from a full selection of sweater styles ranging from airy featherweights (perfect under suits) to fabulously dense cable cardigans. And unlike typical trunk shows where you may have to wait months for your purchases, orders taken during the event will be filled by the end of September. Bottom line? If you’re looking to pick from fine contemporary or classic sweaters in a beautiful rainbow of colors, you’ll find them here, no matter what your age or style. 1505 W. Mequon Rd., 262- 241-8386 & 18900 W. Bluemound Rd., 262) 432-0070, fayes123.com.
With Midwestern summers so darn short, a lot of us end up cramming in as much activity as we possibly can before the winds change. And somewhere while chasing that tennis match win, finishing that marathon or cranking out that long bike ride, we usually end up with feeling, well frankly kinda sore. Luckily that’s precisely where Lush comes in. Specializing in natural fresh handmade products designed to nourish and indulge every body, they’ve come up with a few specifically targeted to the weekend athlete. Feet hurt? Try ‘Running to the Embassy Body Butter’ which weaves the exfoliating properties of pumice and sea salt and the revitalizing energy of spearmint and peppermint oil into a moisturizing cocoa and shea butter base. Mint is also the primary draw of their ‘Fair Trade Foot Lotion’ guaranteed to ease aching feet. To stimulate circulation before exercise or alleviate potential inflammation afterwards, scrub down with the minty foamy bubbles of ‘Demon in the Dark Soap.’ And for a final flourish, massage those aches away with ‘Wiccy Magic Muscles Massage Bar’ laced with aduki beans, peppermint and cinnamon leaf oil. All are available at Lush in Macy’s, Mayfair Mall, 2500 N. Mayfair Rd., 414-443-1177.
Now through the end of August, it’s all about keeping crowning glories sparkling clean at Trade Secret where you’ll save a whopping 40 percent off any liter size bottle of shampoo and conditioner. Offering popular brands like Graham Webb, Paul Mitchell, Joico, Redkin, Kenra and Back To Basics it all adds up to a sweet deal. Offer good only at the stores Mayfair, Brookfield and Grand Avenue mall locations, tradesecret.com.
Women of size get a sizeable treat when shopping fall fashions during Lane Bryant’s Real Women Dollars event. For every $50 spent in the store now through August 26, they’ll receive a coupon good for $25 off their purchase $50 worth of merchandise bought in the store – including Spanx – August 27 – 29. 275 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414-765-1134 & 5858 N. Bayshore Dr., 414-967-0556, lanebryant.com.
With back-to-school right around the corner, parents better keep in mind the Best Of Season Sale going on at Stride Rite ends on August 17. Buy any pair of shoes (newborn to about age 11) for boys or girls and you’ll save 50 percent off every second pair purchased. Given the selection, the economy and the habit kids have of growing like weeds, this sale is a real deal for parents. 2500 N. Mayfair Rd., 414-475-6620 & 5694 N. Bayshore Dr., 414-967-0275, striderite.com.
