Given the economic situation, lots of shops are getting creative with marketing. Take Mark Pasch. Both his stores, Mark Pasch Ltd. and MP2, are currently selling t-shirts touting the message “SAVE YOUR LOCAL RETAILERS.” Available in S, M, L and XL, the shirts ($15) serve as positive reminders to support the service and selection city shops offer. Pasch encourages other storeowners to get the message out by offering them the opportunity to have shirts sporting their own logos made. 825 Jefferson, 414-272-4672 & 333W. Brown Deer Rd., 414-351-5634, markpaschltd.com.
Like many, I think losing Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops sucks. So before the stores officially close on March 31 maybe everyone who appreciates what this beloved independent bookseller has contributed to the city over the years will buy at least one book to honor the power of the written word to delight and inspire. Also, as dedicated current Manager Daniel Goldin morphs the Downer Avenue location into The Boswell Book Company, can I count on you to help him continue this fine tradition? 17145 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield, 2559 N. Downer Ave., 10976 N. Port Washington Rd. and 4093 N. Oakland Ave.
Pursuing her dream to provide more hands on care, LPN Jane Rice became an esthetician. Today at Serenity, located in the Moda Salon, her custom facials featuring foot, hand, arm and neck massage as well as hydrating paraffin wax hand treatments, are the ultimate in indulgence and relaxation. See for yourself now through April 15 during her SPRING SPECIAL when you can enjoy a 75 minute facial that normally costs $65 for only $40. Think you’re too busy? Offering flexible ‘by appointment only’ booking Rice can accommodate just about any schedule. 151 N. Water St., 414-291-3900 ext. 229.
Teaming up With Miss Wisconsin USA, Alexandra Wehrley (on hand to offer image and beauty transformation workshops) , the teens of Sista Pride, a program run by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, are busy organizing their PRINCESS FOR PROM event. Help them treat 100 deserving high school girls to the fun and magic of prom night by donating fashionable, gently worn prom or evening dresses in all sizes to the Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club, (3000 N. Sherman Blvd., 2:30 – 8:30 p.m.) or St. Joan Antida High School Boys & Girls Club, (1341 N. Cass St., 3 – 6 p.m.) before April 1. Financial contributions (to be applied toward the purchase of foundations, accessories, makeup etc.) can be sent to Sista Pride c/o Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, 1558 N. Sixth St., P.O. 12486, Milwaukee, WI. 53202, for more info visit boysgirlsclub.org. Everything, of course, is tax deductible.
Looking for big city fashion? Make an appointment to attend THE JOE SHOW presented by Personal Shopper Joe Massimino April 1 and April 2 (10 am. – 6 p.m.) at Macy’s Mayfair. This unique shopping opportunity features spring and summer fashions and accessories from American and European designers like Yohji Yamamoto, Gaultier, Marc Jacobs, Roberto Rodriguez and Michael Kors, hand picked by Massimino from Macy’s Chicago State Street store. For more info call 414-471-3546 or email joe.massimino@macys.com.
Scratch your creative itch and get door prizes and special pricing while you’re at it during the free Artist and Display MAKE YOUR MARK event being held March 28 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Try your hand at over ten different techniques – collage, stencil embossing, paper flowers, hand made cards, drawing or painting with watercolor pencils, encaustic techniques, embellished script, mastering unique tools and more – all demonstrated by skilled artists. 9015 W. Burleigh, 414-442-9100, artistanddisplay.com.
Register now for the SRING INTO SAVINGS SALE being held at Advantage Flooring & Design on March 21. Shoppers can save up to 50 percent on flooring of all types including carpet, area rugs, hardwood, tile, laminate, vinyl and green flooring. No matter what you buy you’ll also get a free in-home consultation with the store’s certified interior designer. W307 N1497 Golf Rd., Delafield, 262-646-2975, advantageflooringanddesign.com.
Fred and Luscious invite shoppers to their SPRING INTO STYLE EVENT on March 21 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Special all day savings include a 20 percent discount and free gift with purchase for all Shopaholic readers. Refreshments will be served. 524 N. Water St., 414-273- 3733, fredboutique.com,4407 N. Oakland Ave., 414 – 755-8139, shopluscious.com.
Earth Hour is a global movement aimed at reducing climate change by turning off the lights between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. on March 28. To encourage participation, A Woman’s Touch is holding a 20 PERCENT OFF VOTE EARTH SALE on all soy candles and Glow -in –the- Dark Body Paints March 23 – 28. 200 N. Jefferson St., 414-221-0400, awomanstouchonline.com
Bored with being home with the little ones? Slip out to Sprout on March 20 for the store’s MOMMIES MORNING OUT and discuss “10 things to do for Under $10.” Along with some adult conversation, enjoy complimentary Starbucks coffee and the opportunity to scope out new spring fashions for kids. 320 E. Buffalo, 414-289-0844, sprouts.com.
