With the East Side Holiday Boutique Crawl (December 12 – 14) Ess Elle Style Studio, Moxy and Envy form one cool style trifecta that begins Friday evening as the stores serve up wine, champagne, nibbles, deserts, complimentary make up touch ups, massages and $5 eyebrow waxing. Shoppers will also enjoy 20 to 75 percent discounts on all merchandise at all stores throughout the weekend. (Ess Elle Style Studio 1919 E. Kenilworth Place; 414-271-3775, esselleonline.com; Envy 2203 N. Farwell Ave., 414-755-0030; Moxy 2219 N Farwell Ave., 414-220-9910, moxyonline.com)
Well after all the rumors (and yes, denials), the city’s first and only Urban Outfitters store opens Friday December 12. Not only is it sure to lure in shoppers from all over the city who normally head to Chicago for it’s trendful fashions and home furnishings, it’s another indication of the city’s burgeoning style and shopping clout. 1937 E. Kenilworth Place, 414-226-1498, urbanoutfitters.com.
Whitefish Bay’s Bella Donna is a gem of a shop for women opting for upscale fashion ease. Between December 13 and 15 the boutique’s in Pre-Holiday Sale mode offering a 25 percent savings on everything offering the perfect excuse to check out tissue thin, ultra soft pajamas and gowns from Sophie Golightly and gorgeous floral prints or cashmere wraps by Magaschoni. (5589 N. Diversey Blvd., 962-6330, shopbdonline.com)
Linking up a huge sale December 15 through 24 between all three B’Lou boutiques translates to carefree holiday shopping. Besides trimming a neat $50 off all coats, jacket, dresses and blouses as well as $40 off jeans and sweaters, shoppers receive the added bonus of free Christmas cookies, candy canes and chocolates, gift wrapping and delivery. Plus if any one store is out of the size or item you need, they’ll get it for you from another location within an hour, no problem. In the Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave., 226-0112; 615 Genesee St., Delafield, 262-646-4281; 13420 Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove, 262-785-0909
Boutique Vieux et Nouveau marks the Twelve Days of Christmas (Dec 12-23) with daily fashion category giveaways and sales that will run concurrently through December 23. For example, on December 12 sign up for a leather handbag giveaway while shopping the leather handbags sale. On Dec 13 vie for a piece of handcrafted jewelry along with shopping the handcrafted jewelry sale and taking advantage of the ongoing handbag sale and so on and so on… To sign up for a $100 store gift certificate or email newsletter visit www.boutiquemilwaukee.com, (1688 N Franklin Pl., (414) 287-9049)
Let’s face it, when it comes to shopping for ‘her’ most men appreciate a bit of advice and at Faye’s 1 and Fayes@play they get it – big time. All a guy’s got to do is stop into the Brookfield store December 13 between 6 and 8 pm during their Men’s Holiday Shopping Night. Not only will the stores’ knowledgeable staff help them shop (made easier if you ladies fill out a discrete ‘wish list’ ahead of time), the whole process is made even less stressful with complimentary wine, beer and manly hors d’ouevres. Oh, and did I mention he’ll also receive a $25 gift certificate good on any purchase he ‘chooses’ to put under the tree? (18900 W. Bluemound Rd., 262-432-0070,www.fayes123.com)
Not surprisingly, Neroli Salon & Spa makes giving a gift card totally stress less. Simply go online, choose your design, customize the card to your specifics and you can either print it or email it to the lucky recipient. (325 E. Chicago, 414-227-2888, nerolispa.com
Hoping to collect a bunch of new unwrapped toys for the kids at Sojourner Truth House, Santa will be stopping by freckle face December 15 between 10 am and 2 pm. To help you help him out, the boutique offers a selection of toys and books to be purchased at full price with any second donated item sold at half price. The store is also donating 10 percent of the day’s sales to the cause. Expect special treats, holiday crafts and a few surprises for the kids and oh, since it’s a photo opt for the big guy, don’t forget to bring the camera.
(407 E Buffalo St, (414) 298-1488.www.frecklefaceboutique.com,sojournertruthhouse.org)
