By Joe Maniscalco
The new year is still young enough to make some resolutions. If one of your resolutions is to save money then you came to the right place. Each week throughout the year the Consumer corner will be giving you tips on some of the best places to shop in the wonderful borough of Brooklyn. Matter of fact, let’s see what’s out there this week. ***** Listen up, ladies…there’s a new Ann Taylor LOFT here in Brooklyn. The entire LOFE experience is one that can’t be missed. Warm, welcoming and full of variety, it’s a place you’ll return to again and again for high quality apparel, footwear and accessories. The new store is at 125 Montague Street. LOFT petites customers will discover that Ann Taylor LOFT is the ultimate destination, offereing the same great fashion, all proportioned specifically for them in every single detail. Ann Taylor LOFT is one of the industry’s most successful and fastest growing apparel retail concepts with 412 locations throughout the United States. Come on down and check out the new Montague store. ***** Why junk your favorite pair of walking shoes when they’ve still got some good miles in them. Come down to Edward’s Shoe Repair & Shoe Store and they’ll you put some extra life into those favorite pair of shoes. They’ll even help you transform your old shoes into something new. Looking it to step out but those new shoes are too tight? Take ‘em to Edward’s and they’ll stretch them to a comfortable fit. Ladies, you can also have those must-have shoes for that upcoming wedding expertly dyed at Edward’s. If you do have to give up on your old shoes, Edward’s is a great place to pick up a new pair. They carry all the most sought after brand names like Bostonian, Clark, Carlo Morandi, Rockport, Giorgio Brutini, Viking and more. They also do professional European repair on all leather items, jackets, purses, luggage and briefcases. Edward’s is located at 5901 Avenue N. Give ‘em a call at 718-444-8473. ***** So, it’s winter. You can still enjoy a frosty ice cream and MaggieMoo’s delicious Treatery at 183 7th Avenue has you covered. At MaggieMoo’s you can revel in 40 delicious flavors all made fresh. Treat your sweet tooth to MaggieMoo’s Original Blue Cotton Candy, Better Batter or Espresso Bean. While they’re spectacular, you don’t have to settle for 40 flavors. Create your own mix. Each MaggieMoo’s Treatery has at least 30 fresh mix-ins, such as M&M’s, strawberries and Oreos. You can also custom create your own ice cream cake, hand-dipped waffle cone, real fruit smoothie, milkshake and more. You can event celebrate your kids birthday party here. Call 718-788-3900 for more information. ******
