Northfield's ENAZ For Life Women's Clothing Boutique Hosts Fall Fashion Preview Fund Raiser August 12; Fashion, Entertainment, Exclusive Exotic Skin Handbag Trunk Show
NORTHFIELD - Fashion, cocktails, entertainment, gifts, and an exclusive handbag trunk show Wednesday, August 12 kicks off the three ENAZ women's clothing boutiques' annual fund raising activities on behalf of the North Shore Auxiliary of Jewish Child & Family Services. The annual fall fashion preview night will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at ENAZ For Life, 309 Happ Rd. (next to the Happ Inn), Northfield.
The exclusive fall fashion preview night enables guests to use key cards they purchase in the store that night for $75 (cash or check) to buy merchandise, including jewelry, at a discount of 20 percent. It's an exclusive time to buy the cards as they won't be sold until the next night at the other ENAZ locations - ENAZ, 444 Central, Highland Park; or ENAZ On The Park, 111 W. Church Street, Libertyville - as well as ENAZ For Life for use from Saturday, August 15 through Sunday, August 23 when the campaign ends.
Money from key card sales goes directly to the North Shore Auxiliary of Jewish Child & Family Services.
A highlight of the fall fashion preview night is the J. Markell Designs exotic skin handbag trunk show featuring an appearance by luxury handbag designer Julie Neff from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
ENAZ has been an annual participant to the Key Card event for over 20 years and continuously has the top selling amount of cards. Through multiple events each year, the North Shore Auxiliary of Jewish Child & Family Services dedicated volunteer members take pride in funding programs that improve the lives of challenged young people and their families.
Satisfying the fashion needs for 22 years of the casual, polished, put together, on-the-go woman, and those who want to be just that, sisters Melinda Kaplan, Samantha Shapiro, and Lena Blitstein, and their mother and retail store founder, Susan Lurie, offer at the three boutiques the newest, most notable clothing lines, vibrant looks, local artisan jewelry, handbags, accessories, and custom day spa that matter to their clients.
"As women and sisters, devoted to our families, socially active, on-the-go from early morning to night, we are our own demographic," said Blitstein, who often attends Fashion Week events in
New York City to keep up with the latest styles. "Our clients like what we like so it makes it easier for us to deliver what they need."
"We're more than just a store," said Kaplan. "We listen carefully to the personal and professional fashion needs of our clients and make sure they go home confident in their selection. We truly care about how they look and feel in their different environments."
Clients from as far away as Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles come to ENAZ (the acronym for Energy, Nature, Attitude, and Zest For Life), ENAZ for Life, and ENAZ On The Park for the wide variety of offerings…from vibrant t-shirts, denim, chunky knitwear, and dressy pieces to custom jewelry to the more than 25 scented oils for blending into silky lotions and bath gels.
"When you walk into our stores you see carefully chosen pieces on clean and organized racks and mannequins with the season's hottest looks," said Shapiro, who serves as buyer and merchandiser while Blitstein is buyer and head of marketing. Kaplan is director of operations.
Its clothing lines feature Michael Stars, Sanctuary, J Brand, Genetic Jeans, Central Park West, and its own ENAZ 4 Life label. Its jewelry offerings include local designers such as Rita Ratskoff Designs, Dana Rebecca Designs, Shoshanna Lee, Avaasi, Allison Fiutak, Graziela Gems, and many more.
The custom Spa Bar offers up lotions, bath gels, and perfume oils to treat the body and spirit as well as specialty baskets for special occasions and holidays.
ENAZ, ENAZ for Life. And ENAZ On The Park host many special trunk shows featuring a variety of clothing and jewelry designers. Its dedication to customer service even extends to its free signature gift wrapping.
The ENAZ concept was created and developed by Susan Lurie in 1993. ENAZ is located in Highland Park at 444 Central Avenue in the village's fashionable downtown shopping district, ENAZ For Life in Northfield at 309 Happ Rd. (next to the Happ Inn); and ENAZ On The Park at 111 W. Church Street facing Cook Park's often festival-like community gathering place in Libertyville's hot downtown area.
For more information, please visit www.enaz.com, or call (847) 446-5551.