October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and on Oct. 29 (11 a.m. – 10 p.m.), Fred Boutique (both locations) invites shoppers to a full day of discounts, complimentary appetizers, wine sampling and free gift with purchase. Walking its talk, the store will also have health care professionals speak on prevention and disease awareness. A portion of the day’s sales is earmarked for Gilda’s Club. 524 N. Water St., 414-273-3733 & 4407 N. Oakland Ave., 414-967-7760, fredboutique.com.
Donate gently used, warm-weather clothing to local shelters during the Luci annual clothing drive (downtown location). Not only will you get 20 percent off your purchase of new fashions, but the shop will also toss in a $10 gift card good through the end of the month. 532 N. Water St., 414-226-0114, luciboutique.com.
On Oct. 23, for a $25 donation to the Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition, Neroli Salon & Spa brings the public, breast cancer survivors and well-known speakers together to discuss research and prevention. Attendees will enjoy mini salon and spa treatments, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. The salon is donating $5 to the WBCC for every Reflexology Pedicure, Neroli Signature Service and Green Science Anti-Aging facial booked this month. 325 E. Chicago St., 414 -227-2888, nerolispa.com.
Wally and Judy Rasner founded Rummage-O-Rama art, craft and antique Fair in 1970. Featuring local and regional exhibitors selling everything from trading cards to sporting goods, toys to clothing and furniture to pet supplies, the huge rummage sale drew big crowds until 2002 when its exhibit halls at State Fair Park were torn down. Enter young entrepreneur Tim Gill who’s taken it over, renamed it Rummage-A-Rama! and is bringing it back. Given challenging economic times, it’s a safe bet the next collective sale Oct. 24 and 25 will be well attended. Admission is $4 or $2 with the donation of two non-perishable food items to the Hunger Task Force. Wisconsin Products Pavilion at State Fair Park, 640 S. 84 St., 414-899-0893, rummage-a-rama.com.
Garnering exposure for local artists and designers, Sheena Luckett, the force behind the city’s annual Fashion Revolution productions, has opened Boutique Revolution and Gallery, featuring vintage, recycled, one-of-a-kind fashions and accessories from indie designers. Dedicated to artistic freedom, the boutique offers gallery space for local artists, workshops and other community events. On Oct. 24 (3 – 5 p.m.), the shop invites designers interested in having their work shown in Fashion Revolution’s May 1, 2010, “Galactic Futuristic Fashion” show to an open designer call. Details and audition requirements at thefashionrevolution.com. 5209 W. North Ave., 414-807-3275.
FYI to fashion junkies: In part to symbolize the boutique’s strength and energy during the current economic recession, Valentina’s new store, Factory, has been renamed Falcon. As it expands over the coming year, expect to see even more chic exclusive fashions that appeal not only to women but also to men and children. 315 N. Broadway, 414-271-9100,falcon315.com.
Surely you’ve heard about contouring shapewear layered under tops, dresses and jackets that secretly slims the midriff without binding breasts or rolling over bellies? If not, Scentualities invites you to see what Yummie Tummy is about during a three-day event. On Oct. 23 (5 -8 p.m.), the boutique hosts a champagne reception where shoppers can speak with a representative and receive 10 percent off any Yummie Tummie purchase. The first 50 customers who buy a Yummie Tummie will also get a free gift. On Oct. 24, it’s ditto on the discount and free gift, plus shoppers are treated to locally baked muffin tops, coffee and hourly (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.) drawings. Can’t squeeze in a trip till Sunday, Oct. 25? Not to worry, the offer for a 10 percent discount still holds. 725 Woodland Lake Rd., Kohler, 920-208-9053, destinationkohler.com.
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Oct. 22 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) at Harleys: Urbane men with an eye for fine fabric, style and quality can purchase five custom-made shirts and receive a sixth free during the Measure Up and Individualized Custom Shirtmakers special. Find out why an everyday shirt is anything but. 3565 N. Oakland Ave., 414-332-3404, harleys4men.com.
Oct. 26 at Grotta & Co. (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.): Shop a huge sale of graphic pillows, throws, scarves and more, all hand printed and perfect for gift giving. 207 E. Buffalo St., 414-273-8066, grottaco.com.
Oct. 29 (7 p.m.) at Waterford Wine Company: Sample and sip quality vino that sells for $26.99 to $110.99 a bottle for a small fee of $20 per person. Cabernet Around the World wine tasting. 1327 E. Brady St., 414-289-9463, waterfordwine.com.
Through Oct. 31 at MP/two: During Halloween Fashion Madness, shoppers will save at least 15 percent on women’s and men’s contemporary urban fashions. A dip into the Jack O’ Discount pumpkin at check out could result in an additional discount of up to 50 percent. Shopping in costume Oct. 30 or 31 will earn you another 5 percent off your purchase and the chance to win the store’s costume contest. 825 N. Jefferson St., 414-272-4672, www.markpaschltd.com.
Through the end of the month at Shoestring Home: Buy a candle, hand soap and hand lotion ($46 purchase) in Caldrea’s Rose Pomegranate or Cypress Bergamot scent and receive a free dish soap or countertop cleanser ($9 value). shoestringhome.com.
Through the end of the year at Fred Boutique: During the store’s recession-proof sale, buy any pair of jeans (sizes 0 – 20) at regular price and get a second pair of equal or lesser value at half off. Sign up for more savings at fredboutique.com. 524 N. Water St., 414-273-3733 & 4407 N. Oakland Ave., 414-967-7760.
Through the end of the year at Luscious: Buy one sweater at regular price and get a second sweater of equal or lesser value at 50 percent off. More deals at shopluscious.com. 524 N. Water St., 414-273-3733 & 4407 N. Oakland Ave., 414-967-7760.
