Shopping and Fashion Events for the Week of March 17
Here’s our weekly roundup of everything from local trunk shows to sales to fashion and shopping events.
By
Hanna Wallen
Published Monday, March 17, 2008
Tuesday, March 18:
Neiman Marcus
Start the week with eye-and-foot candy from Manolo Blahnik by checking out the Manolo Blahnik Trunk Show at Neiman Marcus. The show goes through April 6.
Neiman Marcus Ladies Shoe Salon 5300 Wisconsin Ave., NW 202-966-9700 10 AM to 6 PM Through April 6
Wednesday, March 19:
Nordstrom
Head to the Nordstrom cosmetics department at Tysons Corner Center, where Lancôme is offering gifts with purchase through April 4. For more information, call 703-761 1121 ext. 1064.
Nordstrom Tysons Corner Center, McLean 703-761-1121
Thursday, March 20:
U Street Care Shopping and Fundraiser
Enjoy discounts for a good cause at the U Street Care Shopping and Fundraiser Event. Bring an item and get discounts on purchases in several boutiques on U Street. Donate a pair of men’s underwear and get 10 percent off at Caramel, or bring deodorant to Moojoo Ken and get 20 to 50 percent off selected items. Ten percent of all sales from the evening will be donated to Miriam’s Kitchen. For more information, go to miriamskitchen.org.
Caramel, Habitat, Moojoo Ken, Nana, Nevin Kelly Gallery, Rckndy, Wild Women Wear Red U St. between 15th and 17th sts., NW 6 to 9 PM
Saks Fifth Avenue
Men’s clothing will be in the spotlight in the Hickey Freeman Trunk Show at the Saks Fifth Avenue Men’s Store between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Saks Fifth Avenue Men’s Store Mazza Gallerie 5300 Wisconsin Ave., NW 10 AM to 4 PM 202-363-2059
Sale at Treat
Spend the afternoon enjoying giveaways, free wine, and sweet treats as you browse new spring arrivals at Treat in Old Town Alexandria. Now through March 30, you also get an extra 10 percent off the already discounted collection. And don’t miss the Jessup Collection’s draped-silk jersey tops and dresses starting at 50 percent off retail.
Treat 114 S. Royal St., Alexandria 703-535-3294 Thursday, March 20, 5 to 8 PM Open weekends only Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 7 PM, Sunday noon to 6
Urban Chic
Spoil yourself with treats as you shop. Receive 15 percent off purchases at Urban Chic Harbor East in Baltimore, and get free mini spa treatments from the Ritz-Carlton.
Urban Chic Harbor East 811 Aliceanna St., Baltimore 410-685-1603
Onging Sales
Nana
Celebrate Nana’s five-year anniversary by getting 5 percent off all purchases. Give the promotion code “5years” at checkout. And because there still might be some cold days to come, there’s 60 percent off winter merchandise. For more deals, send an e-mail to signmeup@nana.com and you’ll get a 10-percent-off coupon.
Nana 1528 U St., NW 202-667-6955
Sherman Pickey
Stay warm in the last weeks of winter by checking out Sherman Pickey’s ongoing winter sale. Enjoy shopping at 30 to 60 percent off original prices.
Sherman Pickey 1647 Wisconsin Ave., NW 202-333-4212
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