No matter where I am, if I pass an Anthropologie store, I’m in the door within seconds scouring about like a kid in a candy store (and often leaving with something I don’t necessarily need but well, have fallen in love with just because). I love the flourishes of the place, the details, the charm, the old inspired newness of it. And I’m most certainly not alone. Hear that buzz? It’s the sound of plenty of shoppers chomping at the bit in anticipation of Friday’s Grand Opening of the Milwaukee branch of this unique national store. With soaring windows open to Third Ward street traffic, they’ll find it huge, bright and overflowing with wonderfully fresh tweaks on women’s fashions, accessories, gifts, furnishings and home décor. 301 N. Broadway.
Believe it or not, in all these years of offering expressively cool stuff, 3rd Ward Jewelry has never held a storewide sale. In short, that’s why it’s a pretty big deal that shoppers will find everything marked down between 10 and 40 percent from January 18 thru February 3. (Sale does not apply to previous orders). 241 N. Broadway, 414- 289-0886.
With new shoes arriving for spring, the ‘old’ stuff at InStep Running & Walking Center is being kicked to the curb. With markdowns running 20 – 70 percent on styles from Brooks, Saucony, Asic and Mizuno, it’s a great time to shop and take advantage of their free foot and gait analysis
403 E. Buffalo St., 414-220-4160, runinstep.com.
As they clear out their winter inventory, whether you’re looking for fur, shearling, leather or wool, throughout the month of January you’ll find lots of coats and jackets and specialty outerwear marked down 20 to 70 percent at A.J. Ugent Furs. Looking for a bit of enticement, there’s a $9000 mink coat now tagged $3000, 8333 W. Capital Dr., 414-463-7777, ugentfurs.com.
At Elements East, with a new shipment of always interesting furnishings and accessories arriving any day from the Orient, existing pieces are marked down up to 60 percent through January 22. It’s a perfect time for smart shoppers to snap up some great deals, like a $1799 antique elm tall narrow ‘noodle’ cabinet for $1190 – all set to live a life anew storing linens, sweaters, hiding office supplies or whatever, 109 E. Silver Spring Dr., 414-332 -3530, elementseast.com.
There’s only one place in the city you’re gonna find Giorgio Armani Collezioni on sale and it’s at Aversa, currently running its annual Winter Clearance sale, shop fabulous fashion and accessories at up to 75 percent savings. Shoppers will also get their first glimpse of this season’s tremendous selection of new cruise and vacation wear featuring lots of the imported supple spring leathers, great prints, playful cottons, lightweight cashmeres and merino wools from Italian designers like Fuzzi and Brunello Cuccinelli. Plus terrific beachwear and great fitting, flattering capris. Bay Shore, 414-963-9963.
Savings of up to 70 percent on ‘good, better and best’ furniture is only one reason to stop in during Bilt-Rite’s January Clearance. Another is the only selection in the city of affordable North American made furniture, like solid, extremely comfy 8-way, hand tied coil spring custom upholstered furniture created in the Swiss Amish tradition by Smith Brothers. Find your style, pick from lots of fabrics and leathers and your sofa, recliner, tilt-back or ottoman will be made and delivered within 30 days. 5430 W Layton Ave, Greenfield, 414-238-2020, biltritefurniture.com.
Situated right across the street from one another, two Miss Groove shops are poised to please. Especially now as a seasonal clearance sale features drastic reductions on brands like Buffalo, David Kahn, Tano, Emma Rose, Cosabella and Bleu Claire. But it’s on January 18 thru 21 that things get really revved up when customers get the chance to ‘draw’ for an additional 10, 15 or 20 percent extra savings. Listen, anyone leaving empty handed should be ashamed of themselves. Accessories and apparel 1225 E. Brady St., 414-289-9185, intimates 1224 E. Brady St., 414-298-1694, missgroove.com.
Miss Ruby, (a modern by-appointment bridesmaid and special occasion boutique), opens its doors to shoppers Friday January 18 between noon and 9 pm and Saturday January 19 from 10 am to 2 pm to highlight the collections of Wisconsin jewelry designers Betty Christian, Sarah Deangelo and Stacy Kassulke. Come see what can be done with precious metals, gems and pearls, glass, shells, crystals wood, bone, clay and nuts…yes nuts. Christian will also be on hand giving design demonstrations and taking orders for custom pieces. 522 N. Water St. Suite 203, 414-755-2900, missrubyboutique.com.
