by staff
This week’s shopping guide includes the Fifth Element Parking Lot Sale, Familia’s back to school sale, Mighty Swell Vintage’s end-of-summer sale and more.
Friday & Saturday: Sale at GH2
What: Upscale women’s boutique GH2 is granting a hard-to-miss sale this weekend. Find Prada, Miu Miu, Peter Cohen and more high-end fashion for affordable prices. Catch 90% off – no you didn’t read that wrong – of all merchandise in the store.
When: Friday, August 24-Saturday, August 25
Where: gh2, 318 E Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, 612-378-0509, www.shopgh2.com
Friday-Sunday: Familia Back-to-School Sale
What: As September nears, so does the first day of school. Rock your first day with Familia clothing at 50% off and grab two pairs of shoes for $70. Better yet, spend $100 and get a $20 gift card.
When: Friday, August 24-Sunday, August 26
Where: Familia Skate Shop, 2833 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, 612-353-6930, www.familiaskateshop.com
Saturday: Mighty Swell Vintage End-of-Summer Sale
What: For one day only, affordable vintage shop Mighty Swell is hosting a sale offering 25% off store wide. While you’re there, sift through bins of $1, $3 and $5 bins filled with clothing, handbags, accessories and more. Head there early for the best selection.
When: 10 am-7 pm, Saturday, August 25
Where: Mighty Swell, 3109 E 42nd Street, Minneapolis, www.mightyswell.com
Saturday: Fifth Element Annual Parking Lot Sale
What: Spend your afternoon sifting through sales including mix-and-match deals, jamming to music and checking out brand new items for sale. DJs will jam all day while you shop and don’t miss musical guests including Mastermind of Guardians of Balance at 1pm, Mike Dreams at 3pm, Audio Perm at 5pm and Mankwe at 6pm. For those who are unable to attend, the offers are available online.
When: 11 am-7 pm, Saturday, August 25
Where: Fifth Element, 2411 Hennepin Avenue S, Minneapolis, 612-377-0044, www.fifthelementonline.com
Saturday: Shop for a Cause: Macy’s National Shopping Day
What: For seven years, Macy’s has hosted a one-day event celebrating both local and national non-profit organizations. Customers can buy $5 savings passes from participating charities, sending all proceeds to those charities. Or, they can purchase in-store savings passes for $5 benefiting the March of Dimes. These passes award 25% off purchases and a registration opportunity could award a customer with a $500 gift card.
When: Saturday, August 25
Where: All Macy’s stores, www.macys.com
