DIVA NIGHT (6 p.m. – 9 p.m. March 5) draws stylish, savvy ladies to the Village of Wauwatosa for an enticing mix of shopping, fun, food, raffle booty, gift bags and money saving coupons all compliments of stores like Blue Lapin, Urban Laundry, Little Read Book, The Flower Lady, Underwood Gallery, Magnolia & Co., Vino 100, Salamander, Oro di Oliva, French Country Pine and Design, Magpie Jewelry and Juxt. Area restaurants like Firefly and Pizzeria Piccola also get into the act with dinner and drink specials. For more info check out villageofwauwatosa.com.
On February 26 downtown shoppers can explore an evening of side-by-side shopping treats. Visit Fred for LADIES NIGHT and enjoy free beauty tips from Lancôme make-up artist Will, complimentary Photo Rejuvenation light treatments by White Sage Spa and nibbles from Mo’s Irish Pub. In celebration of manager Annie Maederer’s engagement, the store will tuck a free piece of jewelry ($30 value) along with every shoppers purchase. 524 N. Water St. 414-273-3733, fredboutique.com. Women are also invited to RSVP for Luci’s monthly MR. BIG WINE & MARTINI NITE. Expect makeovers by Blush, hair by DiCarlo Salon, massages by PuraVida, food from Sushi a Go-Go and a chance to win a $300 shopping spree. You’re also invited to stuff a tote bag with as many fall and winter fashions as you possibly can for a set price of $125. Mention this column and save even more. 532 N. Water St., 414-226-0114, luciboutique.com.
In order to free up showroom space for fresh new contemporary furnishing options, Rubin’s is holding a FLOOR SAMPLE SALE February 27 through mid March. Pick from lots of area rugs, a selection of leather sectionals and sofas, upholstered pieces and dining room sets and save up to 40 percent off regular store pricing. 224 E. Chicago St., 414-278-8100.
Hemp is hot. And throughout the end of the month Olive is marking down all men and women’s fashions, bags and shoes made from this versatile and environmentally sound fiber 60 percent. 10910 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, 262-241-8063, oliveorganic.org.
Fans of Angel Sanchez’s elegant, contemporary, dramatic, yet feminine fashions will save 10 percent on purchases made during the designer’s Spring 2009 READY TO WEAR & BRIDAL TRUNK SHOW February 26 – 28 at Gigi of Mequon. 1552 W. Mequon Rd., 262- 241-1123, gigiofmequon.com.
Always energetic, Vieux et Nouveau Boutique, is holding a SUPER STOREWIDE SALE on spring, summer, fall and winter fashions, accessories and select shoes that includes a 25 percent discount on previously marked down merchandise as well as 20 percent off all handmade jewelry. Prom dresses are also on sale and if you purchase one by February 28, the store will toss in a free $50 gift certificate. Franklin Place, 414- 287-9049, boutiquemilwaukee.com.
Shoppers can forget about parking fees as the Historic Third Ward Association steps up with complimentary parking at the Third Ward Parking Structure (212 N. Milwaukee St. – corner of Milwaukee and Chicago streets) every weekend now through May. Hey every little bit helps right? Historicthirdward.com.
In keeping with the store’s focus on artistic environments, Urban Accents is scheduling a variety of “project” classes. For instance, you’re invited to create your own affordable wall art with an abstract painting class or pick up the tricks of the faux trade with a Decorative Wall Finishes class. Complete class list is expected to include individual and group classes in ceramic painting, mosaic tile work and collage all taught by artists and crafts people. Cost? $25 plus supplies. Call for more info. 159 N. Broadway, 414- 220-5050, ua-home.com
The ‘Glass Up Your Walls, Glass Art Extravagance’ exhibit (up through March 14) at Waukesha’s River’s End Gallery features innovative hand blown and fused vessels, vases, bowls, plates, glasses, sculptural pieces and remarkable wall art by six major Wisconsin glass artists, offering up some outstanding examples of the medium’s fluid nature. 380 W. Main St. Waukesha, 262-896-8875, riversendgallery.com.
Though super busy fashioning a career in publishing, Milwaukee native Mary Kate Steinmiller still manages to create handmade bracelets intriguing enough to catch the eagle eyes of influential magazine editors. Look for them gracing pages 159, 161 and 165 of the March issue of Teen Vogue, a future issue of Glamour and word has it, maybe soon in Elle? Available exclusively Manhattan’s Charlotte Ronson Boutique, 239 Mulberry St., NYC, 212-625-9074.
Attention couture addicts: Though the Mequon Valentina’s will be closed through March 15 for renovations, Brookfield remains open to satisfy cravings for cutting edge fashion. 18900 W. Bluemound Rd., 262-789-7759 Evalentina.com
