MARIA LUISA HITS THE STREETS

The street fair season in Nyack continues this Sunday, May 20, with the first 2018 edition of the Nyack Famous Street Fair. 

As always, vendors will be lining the downtown streets of Main and Broadway from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine, with more than 350 exhibitors expected. There will be the classic mix of arts and crafts plus traditional retail and collectibles, along with refreshments, live music and children’s events.

And of course, Maria Luisa will be a part of all the fun. We’ll be “taking it to the street,” as we do for every street fair, setting up in front of both Maria Luisa Boutique and ML by Maria Luisa, extending our shops into the great outdoors.

Stop by throughout the day for our unadvertised special promotions and activities.

There are two more editions of the Nyack Famous Street Fair this season, July 8 and Oct. 7.

The May, July and October events are run by P.J.’s Promotions. April’s SpringFest and the Sept. 9 SeptemberFest fairs are sponsored by the Nyack Chamber of Commerce.

Admission to all is free.

If you forget, you can always consult the Community Calendar at marialuisaboutique.com, where we spotlight Maria Luisa events as well as community happenings we think you’d like to know about.

NEW YEAR, NEW LOOK…

MARIA LUISA TODAY

A NEW ML

Have you been into our shops lately? 
If so, you’ll realize we embraced the spirit of change for 2018.

Both Maria Luisa Boutique and ML by Maria Luisa are sporting new looks, which symbolize a bit of a new approach for us.

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As you know – of course, you do, since you helped us celebrate in style – 2017 marked our 30th year doing business in Nyack.

So… we figured it was time to shake things up a bit.

Fear not – we’re still filled with the fashions, accessories, gifts and more that you’ve come to know and love.

We are just streamlining our displays, fine-tuning our selections for a refreshing mix of best-loved and new brands – and tying it all up with a bit of a new look.

We’ll share more details in our next quarterly newsletter – the spring edition (yes, spring is indeed just a few weeks away) – and we’re planning to hold a special event to mark our embracing this “new year, new look, new launch.”

Stay tuned – we think you’re really going to like what you see.

ML Faves for GOOD

ML by Maria Luisa Scholarship Fund

OUR ANNIVERSARY PARTY APPROACHES…

As you well know, Maria Luisa is marking its 30^th anniversary this year – and the “official” Maria Luisa Boutique 30^th Anniversary Celebration is almost here.

We hope you will join us THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 – when we have a full slate of activities planned to mark the milestone.

First and foremost, we thank you for your loyalty, support and friendship that have made these 30 years possible – and so memorable. 

It’s hard to believe Maria Luisa Whittingham opened her doors back in 1987. So many memories – we’ll be sharing some of our own and hope you will share your favorite “Maria Luisa memories” when you visit on our special day.

And to make this anniversary party really memorable we have a lot planned – starting with quite a sale.

During all hours Oct. 19, in both Maria Luisa Boutique and ML by Maria Luisa, we will be offering 30% off all purchases of $30 or more. In addition, we will be offering a special in-store gift with purchases on final sales of $30 or more.

And that’s not all.

We’ll uncork some bubbly (alcoholic and not) around midday to kick things off, along with light bites. As the afternoon continues, we’ll serve up some fruit and juices to coincide with our “just for the little ones” hour, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., when we offer complimentary face painting by Maria Rocco.

We’ll keep the food and drink coming, leading into our OneHope wine tasting around 6. Sample the varieties, shop for the holidays – and remember a portion of the proceeds benefit nonprofit causes.

In addition, have a henna design created by Jamie Baldwin Gaviola between 6 and 7:30 p.m.

And don’t forget to take a photo or two in our own “photo booth,” watch our “30 Years of Maria Luisa” video, take part in our giveaways and meet our “#30Looksof30Years models.

Remember, join us Oct. 19 as we raise a glass to our first 30 years – looking fondly back and toasting what’s yet to come.

Hope to see you then!!

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AUTUMN AT MARIA LUISA

New arrivals

                    New activities

and OUR 30th ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!

 Welcome to our latest seasonal newsletter.

Yes, autumn is here.

Summer flew by, as did Labor Day, back-to-school

- and just about everything else of late.

But...

We are all about embracing this new season.

We have two shops filled with a stunning array of new fashions and accessories, gift ideas and ways to spruce up your surroundings.

We have some new brands, many tried-and-true favorites - and yes, BOOTS - one of our favorite things and yours!

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AND OF COURSE....

This is the season when we officially mark - and CELEBRATE - our 30th anniversary in business.

Yes, the original Maria Luisa Boutique opened its doors in Nyack back in 1987 - and your loyalty and support have helped us reach this milestone, so it's only fitting you join in the celebrating, as well.

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Stay tuned for full details on the event but hopefully you've noticed - and are participating in our anniversary events already under way:

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Looking good

We hope you've been enjoying our "30 Looks for 30 Years" fashion show featuring some of our most loyal customers modeling their favorite finds from Maria Luisa.

It's our way to celebrate the individual styles of the women who have made our offerings their own - and celebrate their unique styles. 

Check out our Facebook page for the stylish ladies.

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Trivia time

Think you know Maria? Prove it- ha! Through Oct. 18, we are posting a daily trivia question on Facebook about Maria, the store or the Nyack community. Let us know how much you know.

Lend a hand

We are conducting a clothing drive for the Center For Safety & Change through our MLfavesForGood initiative.

We are collecting much-needed essentials, which include:

New underwear (bras and panties), in all sizes;

Sweatshirts and pants; 

And pajamas. FB Event Link

We thank you for joining us in this effort that will have a very real impact.

Don't forget we also have BIG plans for this year's edition of Nyack's famed Halloween Parade, which is also marking its 30th anniversary.

Join us during the day on Oct. 28 when we offer our annual Halloween Doorbuster sale (details to come) - but also plan to join us that evening as we join in the march, set for 5 to 8 p.m.

As part of the fun, we'd love to have you join our #MLfaves group, as we're planning a creative way to send a message about the ongoing importance of "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle."

We are gathering all kinds of recyclable and non-recyclables to create some one-of-a-kind costumes. Think plastic, cardboard, foam, coffee-cup lids, plastic bottles and all kinds of packaging materials.

Here's how you, as an MLfave, can help:
* Join the MLfaves parade group. 

FB Event Page Link
* Help us collect materials - what others might call "garbage" - for our costumes.
* Create - or let us help you to create - your themed costume.

Keep in mind, we welcome children, who are encouraged to participate.

We are really excited about this event - and hope you are, too. Stay tuned for more details, but get in touch now if you'd like to know more.

   

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As always, thank for reading this, our seasonal update.

In each edition, we'll continue to share details with you on new fashions, accessories, furniture, home goods and gift ideas that seem to arrive all the time in both Maria Luisa Boutique and ML by Maria Luisa

(and always available 24-7 online).

 And of course there are the seasonal SALES that you'll definitely want to know about.

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As always, we continue to keep in more frequent touch through social media, with steady postings to our Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest accounts, 

as well as our blog and community calendar.