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Looking for great prices (50 to 80 percent off) on shoes, boots, handbags, ready-to-wear accessories and home décor? Head to the Goldi warehouse (located just 5 minutes west of the Shorewood store) for a whopping sale that includes lots of cool toys, gifts and kits from Fashion Angel certain to delight any ‘tween’ girl on your shopping list. Sale held 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. November 20 & 21 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 22. 4300 N. Richards or call 414-431-4832 for more info.

Recently voted Milwaukee’s Best Women’s Boutique, Ess Elle Style Studio does plenty to keep customers coming back for more. For instance, now through November 21 give the store’s Happy Hour Dice a roll. In addition to automatically saving 10 percent off any regularly priced purchase, should you throw a 3, 4 or 5 of a kind, savings can jump to 20, 30 or 50 percent. Or how about the store’s November 22 - 26 Shop Early Save Big Sale? Depending on what you spend ($100 - $300) you’ll save $25 - $100 on your purchases. 1919 E. Kenilworth Place, 414-271-3775, esselleonline.com.

Of course there are lots of sales on Black Friday. Right along with lots of shoppers. Those hoping to avoid the masses would do well to shop the Beat Black Friday sale running through November 26 at Aala Reed. The storewide event treats early birds to 20 percent off all fully priced men’s and women’s clothing and accessories and 30 percent off purchases of Hugo Boss and Ted Baker Clothing. With so many deals under $100, it’s best not to forget your gift list. 1320 E. Brady St., 414-226-2252, aalareed.com.

Men (along with the women who love ‘em) are invited to shop Detour now through November 21 during the store’s Exclusive Men’s Sale. It’s a terrific opportunity to save 25 percent on quality men’s denim and at least 40 percent on all men’s clothing, including outerwear by Rag & More and Shades of Greige. Also, not to be missed are a limited edition of hand knit wool and cashmere blend sweaters and scarves from Nice Collective.

1300 E. Brady St., 414-273-5156, shopdetour.com.

This weekend (November 21- 23) men and women will save 25 percent on fashion forward jeans at Flaire. Offering up lots of brands new to the city, the boutique makes it easy to expand your denim repertoire with great fitting styles from LTB, Level 99 and Fidelity among others. 407 E. Buffalo St., 414-223-5100, shopflaire.com.

Whet your whistle on Water Street this Thursday November 20 at Luci’s Mr. Big Wine & Martini Night. Shop the store 5 to 10 p.m. while enjoying drinks and refreshments, some smooth jazz and complimentary makeovers and massages. No matter what the weather, be sure to bring along a gently used coat or jacket to donate to the boutique’s yearly Winter Coat Drive (running through November 30). Not only will you help out women’s shelters throughout the city, you’ll also receive a free Luci gift card for your generosity. 532 N. Water St., 414-226-0114. Coats can also be donated at the Shorewood store 1405 N. Oakland Ave., 414-967-1404.

Smart shoppers should also mark their calendars for the Thursday Martini Night at Fred. Along with appetizers and drinks courtesy of the new NOTTE Nite Lounge, Nicky Rose of Well Spa and Will from Lancôme will pamper you with complimentary massages and makeup styling. While you’re there, make sure to sign up for the store’s email list. It’s a great way to stay up to date on trends and receive coupons good for significant store savings. 524 N. Water St., 414-273-3733, fredboutique.com.

With the move to a bigger location, The Tool Shed makes good on a promise of more classes and in-store events. On November 21 (6 – 8 p.m.), learn The Art of the Tease with Miss Bella Sue Devianti of Milwaukee’s Alley Cat Revue burlesque troupe. That’s right! Get confident strutting, tossing an enticing feather boa and seductively removing gloves and well…other things. Who knows? You may even get to perform your very own dance routine on stage with the revue. Class fee is $35 ($25 for students and those of low income). Wear comfy clothes and heels (don’t worry nothing’s coming off in class). Should you opt to double up and take the store’s Pastie-Making workshop, Sunday November 23 (2 and 4 p.m.), you’ll save $10 off the $15 class & supply fee. Test your craftiness as you create a pair of tassel –twirlers to take home. 2427 N. Murray Avenue, 414-906-5304, toolshedtoys.com.

Stumped on what wine to serve this Thanksgiving? You won’t be if you sign up for Waterford Wine Company’s annual Turkey Tasting scheduled for Monday, November 24 at 7 pm. Nibble and sip rosés to champagne and discover a perfect match for the holidays. $30 per guest covers it all. 1327 E. Brady St., 414-289-9463, waterfordwinecompany.com.