AUTUMN'S IN THE AIR
AT MARIA LUISA 

 Yes, yes... we know. Labor Day isn't the official start of fall... but it sure seems like summer is really almost over.
We may still have warm days and escape for a quick trip to the beach... but with school back in session and a few leaves falling here and there, there's no denying the official arrival of autumn is just around the corner.
But that's not a bad thing...
After all, it means we are now jam-packed with fall fashions, fall accessories and fall goods to spruce up your surroundings.
We like the sound of that, right?
First, though, we want to say thanks to everyone who joined us throughout June, July and August, attending our special events and participating in our themed shopping days and doorbuster sales.
They were great successes for us - especially so as we got to spend more time with you, our loyal customers.
And if you've not been in recently, please do swing by - we think you'll be pleased to see a virtual treasure trove of new fashions and accessories.
We've got the latest from our tried-and-true designers and companies, plus some new brands and offerings to keep things interesting.
The selection includes fashions and accessories (hats, scarves, bags and jewelry), footwear (a customer favorite) and so many gift ideas -- plus home goods for all those autumn special events and parties.
And as you'll see further below, our calendar is also brimming with special events, from street fairs to workshops, shopping nights to seminars.
 We hope you'll attend, participate and let us know what else you'd like to see on offer.
Again, we thank you for your loyalty - and hope this new season brings you much health and happiness.

Happy Autumn.
(Just a little early!!)
Ideal-for-autumn Products to Keep in Mind







A HARVEST OF ACTIVITIES
TO ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR 

STREET FAIRS
The next street fair is set for this Sunday, Sept. 11, so we hope to see you some time from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for SeptemberFest.

For those with a bit of daring in them, we'll have a tattoo - temporary, of course - station on offer.


And as, always, there will be plenty of unadvertised deals and surprises, so it promises to be a great day.
(And if you're not around, keep Oct. 10, the final street fair of the 2016 season, in mind.)

   SHOPPING FOR A CAUSE
Sept. 23-25

Maria Luisa Boutique and Archive Home are among a number of Nyack merchants on South Broadway who will stay open late (to 8:30 p.m.) Sept. 23 with a sales event to benefit The Nyack Center. Stop in for refreshments and shop well, knowing that 20% of all our sales of $50 or more will be donated to our worthy nonprofit neighbor. The benefit event will continue Sept. 24 and 25; full details will be posted on Facebook closer to the event.

IN OCTOBER
Looking ahead to next month, we've really got you covered when it comes to special events.
* Oct. 20 - We'll be hosting a fundraising evening to benefit the Maria Luisa Scholarship Fund; details to come.
* Oct. 26 - We again welcome Nyack's own Judith Rose. The founder of Vital Movement, is an experienced educator, movement artist and award-winning poet with a local private practice in therapeutic work. She will host "Poems of Love?!" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The unique poetry performance is all about "exploring the kaleidoscope of love and relationships in all its shades of light and dark and everything in between." Rose adds that audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions and respond to the poetry following the reading.
 * Oct. 29 - Nyack's annual Halloween Parade signals a full day of activities. Maria Luisa team members will be participating in a 5K run earlier that day, with a DOORBUSTER SALE also planned. Stay tuned for an email blast and updates on Facebook.

SHARING HER EXPERTISE
Maria Luisa Whittingham will mark the 30th anniversary of her namesake business in 2017.
 Yes, 30 years of Maria Luisa - and that means 30 years of business savvy.
To commemorate her longevity - and offer a glimpse into how she does it all, year in and year out - Maria will be offering a pair of workshops.
"Retail 101" - with full details to come - will be presented Nov. 16 and Dec. 8.
Contact Maria Luisa with any questions in the meantime.

  WORKSHOPS, CLASSES AND MORE...
As you can see, we love hosting and offering special events.
If you're interested in holding a workshop, exhibition, lecture, class or performance in the ML by Maria Luisa downstairs space, contact Maria Luisa Whittingham to discuss.


As always, continue to follow us on social media - and better yet, stop by and say hello.
We're here to chat, offer fashion advice and help you however we can.
See you soon.
The ML Team

Maria Luisa Whittingham
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