Our staff at ASK is getting ready for one of our favorite dress shopping seasons of the year . . . . HOMECOMING!!!! Some local Homecomings are scheduled early this year, so be sure you plan your dress shopping early to find the Perfect Dress & accessories!
What is in the Swag Bags?
Each year, we celebrate the homecoming shopping season with our Annual Swag Bag promotion. The first 100 customers to purchase their homecoming dress receive a Swag Bag full of goodies from us, local businesses, some of our dress designers, local sports teams, and more! The bags contain a t-shirt, coupons, make-up, hair product samples, and other promotional items. It’s a super fun way to kick off the season, plus a little “thank you” for choosing your homecoming dress from us at ASK!
Our staff begins passing out the Swag Bags right after the 4th of July at our Homecoming Kick Off Event. This year, you can claim your swag starting on Friday, July 5th! The Swag Bags are given out only to customers that purchase a formal homecoming dress. As mentioned earlier, there are only 100 bags to be passed out – so hurry in and shop early for your dress to make sure that you snag one before they are gone.
This Year’s Swag Bag Participants
We have a lot of generous Swag Bag participants this year that have donated items to add to our homecoming promotion. Being a small family owned business ourselves, we love to support other local businesses in our area! Please enjoy all of the goodies in the Swag Bags and then help by patronizing these other amazing small businesses. (Listed by alphabetical order)
Artistic Elements Floral
Artistic Elements Floral was founded by a working mom of twin boys in 2012. They have a rich history of delivering high-quality flowers and exceptional service to people looking for wedding, prom, and homecoming flowers across the southwest, west and north suburbs of Chicago. At Artistic Elements, they love to express themselves with non-traditional bouquets, boutonnieres, and décor. They like things a little wild and organic-looking! (But, yes, they can always reign it in if traditional is your thing!) Contact Artistic Elements Floral for your homecoming flowers today!
Bliss Hair Studio
Bliss Hair Studio is a hair salon with a team of passionate hair stylists located in Shorewood, IL. They are conveniently located near Plainfield and Joliet area as well. The staff at Bliss strives to make your life better than before you walked in their doors. They work to make a difference in other’s lives because they are part of the community that you live in as well! Bliss offers a variety of hair services for women, men and children from haircuts, coloring, and extensions. They also have special occasion make-up application specialists available.
BMO
is a leading North American bank driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. Our Purpose informs our strategy, drives our ambition, and reinforces our commitments to progress: for a thriving economy, a sustainable future and an inclusive society. Head over to the local Shorewood BMO or a BMO bank near you for all of your personal or business banking needs!
BMO BOOMBA
BOOMBA inserts remove the limitations of straps and buckles. Wear plunging necklines and bikinis with confidence. Their double-sided inserts stick to your skin and clothing for added security, ensuring it stays discreet throughout the day. BOOMBA inserts are uniquely padded inserts that instantly lift and add up to TWO cup sizes in seconds. They give you that gorgeous cleavage in a snap! The inserts are water and sweat resistant, allowing you to wear them under swimsuits, dresses, sports bras, tops, and more! Inserts are reusable up to 40 times!
Besides the inserts, BOOMBA also has nipple covers and various tapes. We are so excited to have a sample product in the swag bag and other products available for purchase at ASK!
Owner of Brandolino’s Encore Music, Bobby Brandolino, has been involved in the retail music industry for the better half of his life. This is one of the coolest music stores you will ever step foot in. Professional private music lessons are available for all ages and instruments. Brandolino’s is a full line music store located in the Shorewood Plaza, in wonderful Shorewood, IL. They sell, rent, and service name brand musical instruments and equipment.
Chicago Cubs
The lovable American professional baseball team, the Chicago Cubs play their home games at Chicago’s Wrigley Field. Despite limited success, the Cubs have one of the most loyal fan bases and are among the most popular franchises in baseball. The Cubs play in the National League (NL) and have won three World Series titles (1907, 1908, and 2016).
Diva’s Salon and Spa
Diva’s has been a Swag Bag participant from the start! A family owned business right here in Shorewood, Diva’s has been a community staple for over 20 years. It is a full service salon and spa, providing hair services, facials, massage, manicures and pedicures, plus more. Their mission is to create a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere for their guests. They consider each guest as an individual with his or her own needs and desires. This is achieved through their educated, professional, and dedicated staff. Your experience is their highest priority. Call to schedule your homecoming hair and make-up styling with one of Diva’s professionals today!
Express Med Spa
Their mission at Express Med Spa is to offer the highest quality medical spa services in a casual, clean, and comfortable environment. Created by Stefanie Drozd a Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience, Express Med Spa brings the services of other high-end med spas to busy moms and active women. While they may not have invented esthetics, the team at Express Med Spa has certainly done their best to perfect them. As Certified nurses, they come from the front lines of some of the most intense and complex fields of medicine. They have since dedicated themselves to the craft of esthetics while maintaining the knowledge learned from over 100 years of experience helping people.
Faviana
A newer dress designer at ASK, we started carrying gorgeous Faviana gowns for the prom 2024 season, and are so excited to add their fashion forward styles to our fall 2024 season! Faviana was founded in 1988 in New York City by the Moradi Family, Faviana became more than a family business. The Moradi’s wanted to create dresses that would help women feel great and celebrate themselves during all of life’s special moments. With a combination of red carpet glamour and the elegant spirit of New York City, the Moradi’s created innovative designs that would help make dreams come to life.
Faviana is known for a sophisticated, metropolitan aesthetic, equipped with clean lines and a versatile size range of 00 through 24W, which has been proved to be perfect for a diverse mix of modern women.
Inwood Athletic Club
Since 2006, Inwood Athletic Club has been the fitness home for the Joliet community. Membership to their fitness center includes access to their 10,000 square feet of strength and cardio equipment, a 1/10 mile indoor track, a functional training area, group exercise classes (40+/week available), a 25 yard 8 lane indoor pool, steam room and a whirlpool. They also offer add-on services such as personal training, nutrition counseling, and specialty fitness programs.
Joliet Slammers
The Slammers are Joliet’s very own Pro Baseball Team! Support your local community & head to the Slammers stadium & enjoy the great American tradition that is Baseball! Catch one of their Fireworks Nights on a Friday night home game this summer!
Katie’s Krafts
Katie’s Krafts is the perfect place to find custom gifts, clothing or home decor! Katie can make anything from clothing, mugs, outdoor signs, to custom cosmetic bags like the ones found in our Swag Bags this year. The possibilities are endless! Visit Katie’s Krafts Facebook page for items that are available now, or to contact Katie to special order something.
Kosack’s Black Tie
Since 1948, the Kosack Family has owned and operated in Joliet, IL. Providing a variety of tuxedos and suits & accessories for weddings, proms or any formal event. Their commitment to their customers is simple- Provide the best service for whatever event you may be attending. Contact them for more info – they would love to help you or your date dress the best for your event!
Mary Kay – Becki Hackett (Independent Senior Sales Director)
When you want personalized Beauty and Skincare services to look and feel your best, contact Becki Hackett. Becki is a Shorewood resident providing individualized professional attention to meet your needs with world class Mary Kay products. She offers virtual or in person appointments to fit your schedule. There is free delivery when ordering Mary Kay products with Becki Hackett.
Natalie Mareci -Coldwell Banker
With a passion for helping others, Natalie is excited for the opportunity to work with buyers and sellers. Natalie is actively involved in giving back to her community. For the past 11 years she has been a member of a local non-for-profit, Shorewood HUGS. While being a member of HUGS Natalie has held the positions of Treasurer and Wishes Committee Chairperson. She greatly prides herself in her duties and accomplishments with the wishes committee; over the last 8 years, assisting in the fulfillment of over 800 wishes for people in need in her community. In 2016 she humbly received the award of, “Everyday Hero” in the Will County area.
You can trust that Natalie will handle your real estate needs with care and efficiency. She takes her clients’ best interests to heart. For all your real estate needs, contact Natalie today!
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Let Nothing Bundt Cakes sweeten your day! Choose from up to ten delicious Bundt flavors made from the finest ingredients and crowned with their signature cream cheese frosting. To elevate your occasion, select from more than sixty unique handcrafted cake designs themed around holidays and celebrations throughout the year. They can be customized for any occasion, including birthdays, showers, weddings and graduations. For that extra touch, we carry a variety of retail items to enhance your celebration. Next time you need a one-stop shop for your upcoming gathering, bring the joy with Nothing Bundt Cakes!
Newstar Jewelers
From generation to generation, families have counted on us since 1897. Newstar Jewelers has been fortunate to be a part of some of the most significant moments in their customers lives. Whether it is buying a new piece of jewelry or using a family heirloom to be recreated into a new piece, they have been here to help. Visit Newstar Jewelers for quality products, repair services and excellent customer care.
Perfectly Linked
Perfectly Linked is located in Lockport – providing beautiful permanent jewelry options! Permanent jewelry is bracelets, necklaces, or anklets that do not have a clasp. They weld the jewelry together with a jump ring. They also offer fun charms to personalize it! Enjoy the experience alone or with someone special, your mother, friend, sister, hubby, boyfriend etc. It is a special and memorable experience!
RejuveNate Plants & Wellness
Created with the mission to spread awareness of mental health and suicide prevention, RejuveNate strives to achieve this through therapeutically hand painted pottery and wellness pieces. The plants utilized are air purifying which cleanse the toxins in our homes and help to aide in the relief of stress, anxiety, Bi-Polar Disorder, Sleep Disorder, PTSD, depression, and more. Rejuvenate hopes to not only bring awareness to mental health, but also to educate individuals and to help end the stigma around mental illness.
Shorewood HUGS
Created in 2008 by five amazing women/friends who saw a need to help the community; Shorewood HUGS is a non profit women’s organization that works to make a positive impact on the lives of those in community, one hug at a time. HUGS, which is an acronym for Helping You Get Started, achieves this goal by hosting unique events and raising funds to fulfill wishes for those in need.
Twisted Lanes
Looking to have some FUN? At Twisted Pin, it is their GOAL to help you do just that! Whether you’re looking to meet up with a friend for a drink after work, entertain the kids (or like child-like adults) for a couple hours using up their excess energy rolling bowling balls down a lane at pins or playing in our state of the art arcade, grab a delicious bite to eat, throw the easiest party of your life (get all the credit without having to do ANY of the work) – they’ve got you covered!
Hurry In to Get Your Swag!
We cannot wait for you to see the amazing Swag Bags this year, so shop for your homecoming dresses early to make sure you claim one of them before they are gone! As always, please give us a call if you have any questions. We hope to see you soon!
*Swag Bag promotion is for in-store formal homecoming dress purchases while supplies last! All bags may vary – some bags may not contain items from every swag bag participant.
