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!

Photoshoot for Your Little One

Join us for:

When:
Friday, February 12th 10:00am-3:00pm
Saturday, February 13th 10:00am-3:00pm

Where:
The Purple Goose (Verona, WI)
Upstairs in the Toy Room, How perfect!

What:
Bring your child or children in for a FREE 5-10 minute session!
Melissa will take 1-2 headshots of your child, one image will be posted on the Crocodile Smiles Photography blog.  Tell all your friends and family to go to the blog and vote for your little cutie.  1 Winner from each age category will receive a FREE Mini Portrait Session ($85 value) All participants will receive a Swag Bag full of coupons and gifts from local businesses.

Age Categories:
6 Months (Sitting on Own) - 24 Months, 2yrs-5yrs, and 6yrs-10yrs

The Best Part:
Your child's image will be saved in Melissa's model book, and she may call you and your child throughout the year to help me try a new technique, use new props, or try out a new location! All for FREE!!

The Most Important Part...Sign-Up:
To sign-up please email Melissa at  melissa@crocodilesmilesphotography.com with the following info:
Your Name, Child's Name & Age, Email & Home Address, Phone Number & Day/Time preferred.

Top 10 Cold Weather Must Haves

Now that the temps are falling, do you find yourself struggling to come up with cute outfits that make you feel good & keep you warm at the same time?  Sweaters are great, but we tend to feel frumpy wearing sweaters every single day.  The trick is layering (you knew I was gonna say that, didn't you?)  here are just a few things you need to do the trick:

1. Long sleeve t-shirts in all the basic colors (black, white, brown, grey); throw these under most any lighter weight top.
2. Tank tops will do the same; whether they're visible or not they'll keep ya warm
3. Leggings: perfect under a tunic, sweater, or just for lounging around the house!
4. A statement coat (step out of your comfort zone with a bright color or pattern).
5. Elbow length gloves- fingerless or bright colored. Last year's standard-length gloves simply just won't do.
6. Eternity scarves, one of the season's key accessories- layer it over a dress, coat, or winter sweater!
7. Opaque tights (we have them in almost every color you can imagine!) Great with a fall dress you can't bear to put away.
8. A quirky clutch purse. Make a statement at your next holiday party; embellishments and ruffles are the season's top trends!
9. A colorful wool scarf- the easiest and warmest way to brighten up an outfit (and we've got plenty to go around!)
10. Statement jewelery- whether it's a bib necklace or a stylish cuff bracelet, nothing says winter like an eye-catching piece of jewelry!

Let's Party

One lucky customer won a fun and pampering evening for her and 11 friends!  Everyone involved had a blast!  Pamper provided by Studio Quest.  Shopping provided by The Purple Goose.  Register to win a FREE private make-over party at the downtown Madison Purple Goose!

Want a party for you and your friends?

Private Party Menu:
Choose any 3 services from the following list for you and your guests:
-Eyebrow or facial wax
-Express manicure
-5-minute face (make-up)
-Express hairstyle
-Denim fitting
-Personal fashion show
-One-on-one fashion consult

Cost: $250 for up to 12 guests.  Fee is waived if party sales exceed $1200 between Studio Quest and The Purple Goose.

Email: halley(at)shopthepurplegoose(dot)com to get on the calendar!

To see more photos visit The Purple Goose Facebook page.