Did I ever tell you once I was treated to an all expense paid vacation at a private beachside bungalow on St. Maarten at the very same resort Mick Jagger used to frequent? No, he wasn’t part of the package. But if you’re envious of my glorious treat, stop in at any Ann Taylor Loft store now through June 1 for chance to win your own 7 night Caribbean Beach House Getaway. Get lucky and they’ll whisk you and three of your nearest and dearest to glorious island of St. John and give you a free $1,000 Loft wardrobe to seal the deal. Do it online and you can save 15 percent off a purchase of $75 or more. Look, even if you don’t end up sipping rum cocktails and counting billowy clouds above turquoise waters, you still stand a chance to win a $100 Loft Gift Card. And since it doesn’t require a purchase to win, what’s to lose? Bayshore Towne Center, Brookfield & Mayfair Malls, anntaylorLOFT.com/sweepstakes.
Speaking of freebies …rebate – she bate! For some serious remorse free shopping, head to Brookfield Square. Now through October 31, they invite you to toss in your hat for a chance to win their fabulous $20,000 Retail Sweepstakes Giveaway. And you don’t need to buy a thing to win, just enter. Heck, you can even do it online at shopbrookfieldsquaremall.com. Brookfield Square, cbltreatyourselfgiveaway.com.
While feisty, sexy sister Salma Hayek is a big Hollywood star, make no mistake, younger brother Sami is no slouch on the world stage either. Making his mark with a sleek modern sense of refined design, some people spend up to $18,000 for a single piece of his furniture. On May 25 he turns his international eye for style directly on Target customers with the much anticipated Sami Hayek Collection. Debuting with lots of brilliantly designed bedding defined by a stunning and sophisticated pairing of bright and neutral color palettes, bold pattern and intricate detail, expect cutting edge office furniture and home décor to be introduced in mid-June with a full line of stationery products available in all stores by mid-July. Citywide locations, target.com.
Put the kids in their PJ’s and pack them off to the Pajama Party at Sprout held at noon on Saturday May 31. Not only will they enjoying hearing favorite bedtime stories like ‘How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight’ by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague and ‘Grandma’s Feather Bed’ by Christopher Canyon, they’ll be treated to popcorn, balloons and surprises. 320 E. Buffalo, 414-289-0844, sproutkid.com.
When it comes to the current craze of rebates, Ess Elle Style Studio steps up in a really generous way. Now through June 30, depending on what you spend, they’ll give you a coupon to be applied toward your next store purchase of the same or greater amount. For instance, if you spend $100 you qualify for a $50 coupon off your next $100 purchase. If that isn’t a pretty neat deal for women on the hunt for fun, flattering fashions to fit all functions of their lives, I don’t know what is. 1919 E. Kenilworth Pl., 414- 271-3775, esselleonline.com.
Sweet Kickoffers your old tennies the option for a brand new life. One in which they’ll be broken down and used to create children’s playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts. Drop them off (through July 1) in the store’s Nike Reuse-a-Shoe box and they’ll give you 10 percent off any pair of the cool and comfy regularly priced shoes in the store. 1690 N Franklin Pl., 414-727-7800, sweetkicks.com.
Whether you’re big on the Brewers or just another rabid fan of any other local team, stop by Shag, especially now that the always ‘expressive’ shop is stocked with plenty of colorful “We’re #1″ Tees. 2218 N. Farwell Ave. Milwaukee, 414-273-SHAG (7424) whatisshag.com shagsports.com.
If troubles in the economy or anything else have you tossing and turning all night perhaps a visit to P.M. Bedroom Gallery would help. During their Memorial Day Weekend Event, May 22 – 26, shop lots of options for quality made beds and bedroom furnishings at everyday low prices and get 24 month interest free financing on all purchases made. Plus in an effort to help you sleep a little sounder, they’re also dropping the normally required 25 percent down payments on special orders to 10 percent. Greenfield, Menomonee Falls, Brookfield, pmbedroomgalllery.com.
A quick visit to the Friends & Family website of H & M brings the store’s already low, low prices on trendy fashions down even lower. Seriously, could it get any easier than downloading a coupon good for 20 percent off any in store purchase of $60 or more made May 23 – 26? Brookfield Square, 1262-786-4808, hm.com.
Speaking of saving with ease, if you haven’t shopped Faye’s, I remind you of one more reason to start. Visit their website and print out a coupon good for 10 percent off your first purchase. Plus, as a first time customer, signing up to receive the store’s email promotions and seasonal newsletter (a trendful treasure) earns you an email coupon for $25 off your next purchase. And like that’s not enough, on your birthday they’ll send you another $25 coupon. One of the benefits of getting older, I’d say. Faye’s 1 and Faye@play 1505 W. Mequon Rd., 262- 241-8386 & 18900 W. Bluemound Rd., 262-432-0070, fayes123.com
