Third Thursdays in Melrose *shop local

The Melrose Chamber of Commerce Merchants’ Group announces the beginning of Third Thursdays, an evening of specials, fun and later hours at participating retailers. On the third Thursday of the month this summer Melrose retailers will display a sign in their window letting shoppers know they are open later business hours. Guests can stop in, shop and take advantage of specials or sales some of the businesses will be offering for the Third Thursdays. When you shop those nights you will be entered to win of two $25 Chamber of Commerce Shop Locally Gift Certificates. Third Thursdays are now scheduled for July 18th, August 15th and September 19th. Some of the shops participating on July 18th are: Hourglass, Lilah-Rose, Madison Ave of Melrose, Miter Biter Frame Company, Sweet Thoughts, Home Sweet Home Consignments, the beau-tique, the beauty cafe, and RADA Boutique. Look for the sign in the window indicating participation.

TONIGHT at the beau-tique: Join us for a trunk show with Melissa from NUX from 5pm-8pm. NUX pieces are engineered, seamless designs that combine fashion and performance with comfort and freedom of movement. Season to season, the style, the texture, and the fit is unparalleled to any other brand in this category.

At the beauty cafe: You are invited to a Bling Party from 5pm-8pm!! Let's be honest...every girl loves a little sparkle in her life, whether it be tastefully subtle or over the top dramatic, most girls LOVE bling! I know we do, so we thought it would be so much fun to throw a Bling Party! This Thursday night, bring in something that you want to add sparkle to because we will have Taylor here who can customize anything you want with fabulous Swarovski crystals! She can customize anything from phone cases to flip flops, a top that's your fave...whatever it is, she can "Bling" it! If you're not sure what to do, no worries... she can help give you some ideas on how to add gorgeous sparkle to your piece! To doll up one of your own special pieces with Swarovski crystals, prices start at $5.00 and go up depending on how much "bling" you need in your life!