If the kids’ holiday haul was more toys than warm winter clothing, now’s the time to head out to Tadpoles for the boutique’s annual “Come in from the Cold” sale. Save 50 percent on all fall and winter fashions Jan. 2 through the end of the month.708 Genesee St., Delafield, 262-646-5556, tadpolekids.com.
Brides-to-be, who love Italian couture, should shop Gigi of Mequon’s Peter Langner Bridal Trunk Show where they’ll save 10 percent through Jan. 2. Having apprenticed with Ungaro, Lacroix, Laroche and Mark Bohan for Dior, the designer’s stunning silhouettes are fashioned from the finest French and Italian silks, laces and crystals. 1552 W. Mequon Rd., Mequon, 262-241-1123, gigiofmequon.com.
Are you sick of digging around in your purse for keys, your cell phone, wallet and MP3 player? Tired of making sure everything gets transferred from one purse to another when you change bags? Well, listen up. Joey Junior removable purse organizers are designed to address those very frustrations. Available in a choice of fabrics, the original organizer features a flexible panel of six easy-to-see-and-reach pockets that line up against the inside of totes and large handbags. They keep must-haves in place while the four pocket standalone mini organizer is designed for smaller bags and clutches. Both include a handy key clip. Practical, convenient, fashionable and affordable, the organizer is about all I have in common with celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Sharon Stone, Courtney Cox-Arquette and Megan Mullally because honey-doll, they make swapping purses a snap. joeyjunior.com.
If your plans for the New Year include conjuring up new life, you might want to check out the products and resources A Woman’s Touch has for hopeful moms-to-be. Whether it’s conceiving or keeping the love connection strong during pregnancy and after, you’ll find lots of books, DVDs and products such as Pre-Seed, a pH-balanced, fertility-friendly lubricant that helps keep sperm alive and healthy, positioning wedges to increase the odds of getting pregnant, and roomy, yet luxe, boxer shorts perfect for keeping your man’s privates loose, relaxed and vital. Or just have the store pull together a baby-making kit full of items guaranteed to make conception fun. 200 N. Jefferson St., 414-221-0400, awomanstouchonline.com.
Holiday parties have you looking a little peaked? Book a 30-minute Brightening Facial with Rebecca at Blush for only $40. Or try the Facial of the Month – a 60-minute, stimulating, hydrating and exfoliating Deep Detox mask whose $75 cost includes a complimentary add-on beauty treatment. During January, the beauty boutique is also offering plush sets of lash extensions for the cost of a full set (this translates to a $100 savings and for those of you counting, 20 extra lashes per eye). 249 N. Water St., 414-272-1718, blushmilwaukee.com.
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Allen Edmonds’ top-selling Park Avenue shoe, the company is offering a complimentary set of engraved cedar shoetrees to anyone who purchases a pair throughout 2010. 18900 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield, 262-785-6666, 11043 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon, 262-241-4266, allenedmonds.com.
Vieux et Nouveau and George Watts are teaming up to help shoppers save with a cross promotion that trims 15 percent off purchases made at either store merely by flashing a receipt from the other. Speaking of which, there’s still time to shop the Beat the Clock After Christmas sale at Vieux et Nouveau boutique. Save 15 percent off regularly priced fashions and 25 percent off clearance items on Dec. 30. Save 20 percent off regularly priced items and 20 percent off clearance on Dec. 31. Also, note all vintage coats, including a selection of fur coats and stoles, suede pea coats and full-length wool blends, are 20-25 percent off. 1217 E. Brady St., 414-287-9049, boutiquemilwaukee.com & 761 N. Jefferson St., 414-290-5700, georgewatts.com.
Following the opening of its retail shop, the city’s newest Neroli Salon and Spa begins booking salon services (haircuts and color, makeup and facial waxing) on Jan. 5 and invites the public to enjoy complimentary food, beverages and entertainment during an open house Jan. 29 (5-8 p.m.). 1919 E. Kenilworth Pl., 414-227-2888, nerolispa.com.
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While it lasts at Crate & Barrel: Save 50 percent off holiday wrap, ornaments and festive home accessories and up to 40 percent on discontinued and clearance furnishings. 2450 N Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, 414-258-9500, crateandbarrel.com.
While it lasts at Faye’s (both locations): Save 50-75 percent on fabulous fashion, jewelry and accessories during the store’s much-anticipated Semi-Annual Sale. 1505 W. Mequon Rd., Mequon, 262-241-8386 & 18900 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield, 262-432-0070, fayes123.com.
Dec. 30-Jan. 3 at Mark Pasch Ltd.: Men and women shopping the Winter Sale save 30-50 percent off selected fall and winter fine-quality fashions. Call for extended hours. 333W. Brown Deer Rd., 414-351-5634, www.markpaschltd.com.
Through Dec. 31 at Miss Groove: Everything except consigned jewelry is on sale during the After Christmas Sale. Save up to 50 percent on fashion, 30 percent on handbags and accessories, 20 percent on all denim and 15 percent off intimates and loungewear. 1330 E. Brady St., 414-298-9185, missgroove.com.
Through the end of the year at Design Within Reach: Save 50 percent on all clearance items and get additional discounts on inventory and overstock scattered throughout the store. 167 N. Broadway, 414-224-5353, dwr.com.
Through Jan. 2 at SHOP: Sign up quick for the boutique’s e-mail blasts and get a coupon good for 25 percent off purchases of $100 or more. 1918 E. Capitol Drive, Shorewood, 414-962-4030, shop53211.com.
Through Jan. 2 at Juxt: Huge blowout sale means storewide markdowns of up to 60 percent on books, toys, ornaments, pajamas, candles, baby clothing, rugs, vintage treasures and more. 1504 Underwood Ave., Wauwatosa, 414-257-1710, juxthomebaby.com.
Jan. 2-24 at Embelezar: The store’s Winter Sale saves shoppers 10 percent on all regularly priced home furnishings, accessories and bibelots and a whopping 25-75 percent on select clearance items. 241 N. Broadway, 414-224-7644.
Through Jan. 3 at Lela: Save 30 percent on everything during the boutique’s Post Christmas Sale. 321 N. Broadway, 414-727-4855, lelaboutique.com.
Through mid-January at Harley’s: Men will find great deals on fashion and accessories marked 30-50 percent off during the store’s Seasonal Apparel Sale. 3565 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood, 414-332-3404, harleys4men.com.
Right now at Luci: Buy any dress and get a second half off. Save 25 percent on everything else in the store. 532 N. Water St., 414-226-0114; 5724 Center Parkway, Bayshore, 414-967-7933, luciboutique.com.
Through January at Valentina: Get great deals on great fashion at significantly reduced prices. 1505 W. Mequon Rd., Mequon, 262-241-4122, evalentina.com.
