Active Weekends

If you aren't already busy running Billy to the softball game, Sally to her soccer game, and womaning the park consessions stand and....you might want to check out...
Hometown Days

Summer Starts Today!

Well, for many of the kids it does.  School is out and sun filled days are on the horizon.  Yippie!  For many reasons I always remember this time of year fondly.  Everything is green and blooming, possibilities seem endless and we can play outside!  Then there are the people that make it especially exciting.  My bus driver, Pete, would have a count down to the last day of school at the front of the bus.  Being the first kids on the bus every morning my sister and I had the privilege (and responsibility) of tearing off yesterday's number to reveal today's.  How exciting!  1 day left!  And there would be candy too!  I'm sure you have lovely memories too.  And now so do the kids going through their last day of school!

So, while we look forward to the days ahead and the possibilities that they bring we take a moment to look back and say thank you.  Thank you to the teachers, bus drivers, crossing guards, numerous staff members and everyone else that makes us smile.

A very special thank you to our lovely interns Liz and Ashley!  Best of luck!

...Just a few photos I snapped from around the shop.  I hope they bring you inspiration and the same exciting feeling the kids are experiencing right now!  (Clockwise from top left: flowers in bloom at the Verona shop, "Bless Our Nest" $39, Wax LED light birds $14)

You Design It!

I like designing everything and despite what my hubby might say I don't think I am the only one.  From paint colors to reupholstering furniture and clothing I love customizing all of it!

So, when one of our locally jewelry artist, Bridget, was telling us how her button pendants and beaded necklaces can be mixed and matched a light went on.  How great would it be to let you be the ones to do the mixing and matching?  AWESOME!  We simply can't wait to see what you will come up with.

Pick a pendant, match a beaded necklace and then find pieces that can be interchanged.  Lovely!  The options really are endless.

Accessorizing

Why scarves?  Why necklaces? Why bangles, cuffs and glorious bags?   As many of you are learning, here at the Purple Goose, we want you to feel great about who you are, where you are, and what you have.  We like versatility.  Accessories are an easy way to make your old clothes and ordinary outfits feel new and special again.  After all, it feels good to love what you have, especially when you don't need to shell out the green for a whole new outfit.  As always, come on in and we can help you revitalize your wardrobe (even on a tight/nonexistent budget).  Come in at your convenience or schedule your FREE consult with a stylist for more personal attention.  Call or e-mail for more info.

For immediate eye candy and AMAZING ideas, check out this women who wore the same black dress for soon-to-be 365 days!  It's easy to see the accessories making the difference.

http://www.theuniformproject.com/

Safe Sex in The City

This past Friday in collaboration with Studio Quest we put on our first fundraiser fashion show titled, "Safe Sex in the City"  with all proceeds benefiting Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.  It was a fantastic evening of close friends, local designers, wine and Wisconsin brewed beer, food donated by local restaurants (see below)....  Our goal was to bring the community together to celebrate the great things Planned Parenthood has been doing for us for 75years.

Thank you to everyone who made the night such a success!
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin
Studio Quest
Papillion Beauty
Tutto Pasta 
Marigold Kitchen
Johnny Delmonico's
The Great Dane
Gray's Tied House
Fresco
Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier
Cafe Continenta
Candina's Chocolates

Cinema Massage

Stick With Me

Our latest commercial is out!  Have you seen it on T.V.?  Don't dispair we have it here for you!

As many of you know we made our first T.V. commercial last fall.  We had a blast doing it and were anxiously looking forward to doing it again.

We were outside on a chilly spring morning near the Capitol Square in downtown Madison.  We spent the morning doing makeup (Thanks Fran!) and hair (Bridget @ Studio Quest).  The better half of the afternoon was spent changing into oufits, getting on location and finding the right light, taking photos (Joe Stadele @ NBC 15 and Jennifer Hassrick) and of course having a BLAST!  Last but not least our models, Katie and Sandy, were simply phenomenal.  Thank you to everyone mentioned as well as all of the behind-the-scenes help!

Like what you see?
Joe Stadele
Photos by Jennnifer Hassrick
Makeup by Francesca (contact the Purple Goose)
Hair by Bridget

Spring Trends for Handbags

It's time to pack away the black and bring out the bright- Spring is finally here! Styles are constantly changing, so we wanted to fill you in on the hottest trends for Spring handbags. Best of all, many of these trends can be found at The Purple Goose for your shopping convenience!

 -Perforated Leather. A big hit this spring- you can expect to see this trend pretty much everywhere- and at The Goose!
-Bright Hues. Bright colors in general are going to be big this coming spring. Not only will you see the usual pastels like pinks and light blues, but you will also see neon colors in the mix as well as jewel tones like purples, blues, and greens.
 -Boho. Bohemian handbags with hippie influence are back. Look for slouchy hobos and bags featuring tie-dye, tassles, fringe, and tribal prints.
 -Hardware. Hardware was hot for fall and is still in this spring. Again, this means bags embellished with studs, grommets, and other metallic features such as exposed zippers and buckles.
 -Straw Handbags. Nothing says spring and summer like straw handbags so of course these are coming back in style. Look for woven raffia in particular to make a splash this season.
Happy Shopping!