HOT New Finds at Maria Luisa

Unless you enjoy the winter chill, we hope your winter hasn’t been too chilly.
No matter the outdoor temperature, it’s been getting pretty HOT here at Maria Luisa Boutique and ML by Maria Luisa.
We’ve recently been to market, and the new merchandise we’ve selected for you is now arriving in both shops. It’s a lovely mix, we think, of new designs from our tried-and-true favorites along with exciting new options.

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That means more of the boldly colorful and incredibly stylish selections from Desigual, along with new footwear options from an all-time fave brand, Pikolinos.

Spring Arrivals from Hobo

We also have new styles from some of the other brands we know you love – Comfy USA and Cut Loose, quality pieces that never go out of style – along with plenty of exciting new finds that you just have to come in and try on.

Breathe in... Breath out.

In addition, we have replenished and expanded some of our most popular candles and home fragrances, ideal selections to bring a bit of wintertime serenity.
And don’t forget our Winter Sale continues, with offerings now priced at the best deals.
We like to think this all adds up to something definitely worth the trip, especially as we’d love nothing more than seeing you and hearing how your winter has been going. If you’ve not been in recently, we promise you’ll find a “new and improved” Maria Luisa is now fully in place.
Always moving forward, we ask you to also keep in mind that there’s still plenty to come. Stay tuned for details of our first 2019 Doorbuster sale, set for next Saturday, March 2.

And we’re going to be announcing a new ML venture in May… don’t you just love the suspense? We thought so!!

2019 Scholaship applications are now available

We look forward to seeing you in the shops – or online at marialuisaboutique.com or shoptiques.com.

SWEET – AND SASSY…

                                          
                                               VALENTINE’S GIFTS AT MARIA LUISA

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner – really!
Yes, Feb. 14 is this coming Thursday…
Did you just gasp? Well, that’s why we are offering this gentle reminder.

Since we’re all so busy these days, last-minute shopping has become the norm.
But if you shop at Maria Luisa Boutique or ML by Maria Luisa, you don’t have to worry about your last-minute purchase looking like an afterthought.

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Both our shops are filled with options ideal for anyone on your list – and designed to fit most any budget.

We have the little treats – and we have the oh-you-shouldn’t-have (but so glad you did) splurges.
There are candles and earrings, scarves and necklaces, journals and fragrances, bags and belts.
And of course, we have plenty of tops, pants, skirts, footwear and more – to give or to buy and wear on your special Valentine’s Day celebration.

There are items of red and items with a touch of lace, items for a night out or an evening in – and lots of quirky little finds (socks with playful sayings, zippered pouches with phrases designed to make someone laugh) to sweet little gifts for the younger set.

If you’re buying for your spouse or sister, best friend or daughter, grandchildren or favorite teacher – anyone you want to remember on this special day – we have the choices.

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We’re happy to help you pick out something that will make your gift one that’s definitely appreciated.
After all, don’t you want to show those you love how special they are to you? We thought so!
And remember, when in doubt the Maria Luisa Gift Card always fits – and gives the recipient the fun of shopping for themselves.

We hope to see you soon – and remember, all of us here at Maria Luisa wish you a very Happy Valentine’s Day!!

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YOU SAY SUMMER, WE SAY SALE PART TWO

As you read last week, our SUMMER SALE at Maria Luisa Boutique and ML by Maria Luisa is already under way.

Last time, we showcased our fashions and footwear, along with some summer-ready accessories. And while those lovely selections remain on sale, we’d like to point your attention to some other items, namely our trove of home goods and gift ideas.

We’ve got cookbooks and pillows, glassware and bowls, cutting boards and plant misters. There are candles and diffusers in intoxicating scents plus indulgent pampering products from soaps to lotions to scents. There are quirky signs and beach blankets, clocks and dish towels, canisters and floor mats.

The selection is ideal for sprucing up your own home for you or an upcoming gathering, for having an indulgent afternoon, for serving as a unique host/hostess gifts and for all those summer birthdays.

We’d love to help you pick out something… perhaps something you didn’t even know you needed but suddenly realize you just have to have.

Isn’t retail therapy a great alternative to sweating out the summer humidity? We think so.

And the best part, the SUMMER SALE discounts remain at 10% to 60% plus off – not to mention our ongoing summer raffle.

Hope to see you soon!

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LOOKING BACK – and AHEAD – at MARIA LUISA

January 2017

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As we welcome 2017 with fresh eyes and an optimistic spirit, we here at Maria Luisa just want to take a moment to look back at 2016 before looking fully ahead .
First of all, we again wish you, our loyal customers, a happy and healthy new year – and hope it’s already off to a great start.
We thank you for your loyal patronage – and friendship – not only in 2016 but throughout our 30-year history in Nyack.
That’s right, our business marks its 30th anniversary this year – and we’ve got great things planned.

Susan Travis-Book Reading

But first, a quick recap of 2016, a busy year in which we were so grateful to see our store filled with customers for various events ranging from door-buster sales to Shopping for a Cause to benefit the Nyack Center. Special programs included an empowerment evening with author Susan Travis, our annual Wish List holiday gathering and of course, participation in all of Nyack’s signature events including the street fairs and the ever-popular Halloween Parade.
Along the way, we received recognition from Hudson Valley magazine, which was a lovely boost of exposure to a wider audience.

Nyack Street Fair

In addition, we continued our initiatives including Say No! To The Bag, the ML/GL Global Local Initiative, which benefits local nonprofits, and one of the projects we hold most dear, The ML by Maria Luisa Scholarship Fund.

2016 Shop for a cause

We introduced special shopping promotions ranging from the Sale of the Week to the 24 Days of Holiday Perks and welcomed you to share some iced tea or lemonade with us on Wednesday afternoons throughout the summer.
To us, these are not only ways to boost traffic but offer more chances to connect with you and see what you’re liking, buying and hear how you are doing.
We also continued to expand

Sing the Pledge

our online shopping offerings, (look for a brand new MariaLuisaBoutique.com website to debut February) which many of you have taken advantage of – and for that, we thank you.
It all added up to another memorable year – and fueled us for what’s in store as we build toward our official anniversary later this year.
We’ve already begun planning special promotions and events – and kick off the programming with an evening with a “love-themed” poetry event with Judith Rose Feb. 1 and some Valentine’s Day-themed shopping events in February, as well.
We look to presenting another ML by Maria Luisa Scholarship this spring and hope to expand this program to other areas of funding (and again thank you sincerely for your ongoing and continually growing support).

The Maria Luisa team

Our thriving South Broadway homes for both Maria Luisa Boutique and ML by Maria Luisa continue to grow as we add more and new merchandise and revamp our furniture and home accessories collection within – but also as welcome new neighbors including Maura’s Kitchen and Brooklyn Bread.
As we hope you consider us a community resource, we continue to expand our collaborations with local organizations and offer a detailed community calendar on our website, which itself will be re-vamped and re-launched soon. And we remain, as always, open to working with artists, performers, authors and organizations that would like to hold special events here.
After all, it’s all part of what we do – and we are so glad you’re with us to “enjoy the ride.”
Happy 2017 – and again, we thank you for 30 years of patronage, support – and friendship.ML
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MARK THOSE CALENDARS There's a lot to let you know about this month and into December.

We are again happily serving as a "drop-off point" for donations to the Nyack Homeless Project, which is collecting new and slightly used coats, hats and gloves, as well as new socks, toiletries and canned/boxed foods. 

Stop by and make a donation through Dec. 22.

And remember that crazy-busy span of shopping days is just around the corner. Yes, it will kick off in both our shops on Black Friday - the day after Thanksgiving (when we are closed to celebrate with our families and friends), continue into Small Business Saturday and then return for Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday.

Stay tuned for complete details of our special sales and events.

And don't forget, we're planning another seasonal Wish List, which allows you to gently suggest some things you might especially like to those people shopping for YOU (how nice!).  Check out our Nyack calendar of events.

Again, stay tuned for full details.

And then there was one…

If you went to one this year, you know what a fun time it is.

If you didn’t, you still have a chance.

We’re talking about the Famous Nyack Street Fair – and

the last edition of 2015 is set for Sunday, Oct. 12.

We, as you know, participate in each and every street fair.

We offer special promotions both inside and out, setting

up shop outside our side-by-side storefronts, as well.

It’s the chance to see all that’s new, snag some great deals

and simply visit, eat, shop, listen to music and have fun.

What’s not to love?

The Famous Nyack Street Fair will run, as always, from 10

a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine.

We promise this one will close out the season in fine style.

See you there!

Shop Local' philosophy shared by Maria Luisa Whittingham

As the holiday season is now really upon us - and "Shop Small Saturday" is just days away - we wanted to share something with you, in case you missed it. Recently, Maria Luisa Whittingham's letter about the value and imporance of supporting your independent local business was published  in both The Journal News and online at LoHud.com. Please take a read - and also check out all we are doing at both Maria Luisa Boutique and ML by Maria Luisa this Thanksgiving weekend HERE