Shopping Guide: May 23-29


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My Sister Moving Sale (online only): My Sister is a brand working to stop sex trafficking by continuously giving a percentage of profits towards the most powerful change agents working on the issue. In mid-July, the online shop will move into brick-and-mortar space, just in time to commemorate the UN’s World Day Against Trafficking on July 30. Shop online sales until opening day. (1600 W Lake St., Minneapolis, mysister.org)

May 23: La Bratique Closing Sale: After eight years in downtown Edina helping women to find perfectly fitting undergarments, La Bratique is closing. The store, which started as a traveling boutique, stocks high-end brands that are bound to fit perfectly. All inventory will be at least 25 percent off and everything in the store must go. (10 a.m.-5 p.m., 5049 France Ave. S, Edina, labratique.com)

May 24: FGI-MSP’s Runway to Ready-to-Wear: 2016 Fall Trends at Radisson Blu Mall of America: Fashion Group International will be presenting noted trends from Fall/Winter 2016 Fashion Weeks around the world. Watch a recap of New York, Paris, Milan, and London shows, then listen to a style analysis by Mall of America’s Trend Expert Sara Rogers. (6-9 p.m., 2100 Killebrew Dr., Bloomington, facebook.com)

May 24: LAB presents Beautiful May: Celebrate You at Mall of America: LAB, a hotspot for the exploration of creativity, is holding its third beauty event at the Mall of America featuring calligraphy artist Clair Daley, an instagram contest, and a celebration of inner-beauty. (6-8 p.m., Level 2, Southeast Court, 60 E. Broadway, Bloomington, mallofamerica.com)

May 25: Kisa Boutique Edina Grand Opening: Kisa’s newest location is opening its doors with amazing inventory, perks, discounts, and giveaways. Find you favorite summer outfit, receive a chair massage, browse Bouchard Design Co.’s handmade leather accessories, and enjoy 20 percent off all in-store purchases. Attendees also have the opportunity to win anything from a gift card to a LUSH shopping spree. (6-8 p.m., 3940 50th St. Wl, Minneapolis, facebook.com)

May 26-31: Brightwater Clothing and Gear Memorial Day Tent Sale: During the store’s annual Memorial Day sale, high quality brands will be discounted up to 70 percent. Brightwater stocks active lifestyle and outdoor pieces that are meant to last. (256 Water St., Excelsior, facebook.com)

May 26: Pearl After Dark Soiree at the Golden Pearl Vintage: Plan for a laid back night of browsing, mingling, and jamming this Thursday. Check out new arrivals to the shop while DJ Kyle Haze provides the music. (7-10 p.m., 507 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, facebook.com)

May 27: Mona Williams opens at MOA: This luxury boutique will open its second location. The store currently offers exclusive brands, vintage designer apparel, bits from The Laundress, and so much more. Explore the new space and, likely, the new inventory that will come along with the move. (Level 1, West, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, monawilliams.com)

May 28: Style Trolley Summer Soiree at Toast Wine Bar: The Style Trolley, a mobile boutique, will be parked in front of Toast Wine Bar. The bus will have models showing off summer styles and the bar will be serving signature cocktails all evening. (5-7 p.m., facebook.com)

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