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    Diptyque Sample Sale

    Madison Avenue’s favorite home fragrance brand is hosting it’s annual sample sale from Thursday, March 1st and Friday, March 2nd. At the last sale, prices ranged from 40% to 90% off, according to Racked. The company’s popular candles were $30 from $60, table sprays were $25 from $60 and colognes and eau de toilettes were $35 from $88.

    Diptyque candles have become increasingly popular with the lux crowed. The most popular product are the candles, which are special waxes that can fill a room with scent in under 30 min. The most popular scents are Tuberose, Baies and Feu De Bois.

    The lines can be very long when this sale opens. We suggest waiting for the second day if you’re looking to shop without aggravation. Unless you’re planning on buying in bulk we would recommend shopping at a full price boutique and making sure your desired scent is available.

    Diptyque Sale
    Thursday, March 1 & Friday, March 2
    9am to 5pm
    11 East 26th St between Fifth and Madison Ave
    Credit Cards Only

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    Betsey Johnson Final Clearance

    Betsey Johnson is hosting their amazing end-of-season sale where winter merchandise is up to 80% off. With many boutiques that means a few horrible items are reduced to the max but that wouldn’t be Betsey Johnson style.

    Most of the merchandise has already been marked down but then you can add an additional 40%, 50% or 60% off to make the prices as playful as the clothing. We found a satin one-shoulder dress with a huge flower for about $100 from $368. An adorable rose print tote is about $42 from $148 and matching flats are $30 from $70. Our favorite item is a shopper with Betsey’s image on the front, which is $50 from $110.

    A similar assortment of merchandise can be found online but we suggest trying on the clothing. Some items are cut on the more junior side.

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    The It-it: Sophisticated Nail Art

    When it comes to beauty it’s hard to express yourself without looking like a freak. The best beauty tip is keeping it simple. The only exception is newly popular, “sophisticated” nail art.

    The days of wearing Baby’s Breath and Ballet Slippers are long gone. We are thrilled with glitter galore and eye catching orange, blues and greens. Even so, nail art hashes always been questionable. That is, until now.

    During fashion week, we caught up with manicure guru Deborah Lippman to get nail inspiration. While speaking, she confirmed that this is a very exciting time for nails. “Even the most tradition designers are taking a twist on the basic manicure,” she said.

    Need some sophisticated ways to give your manicure a twist? For Badgley Mischka’s recent fashion show, Deborah used her Dark Side of the Moon polish (deep eggplant) and did a very thin stripe across the top of the nail in Nefertiti (a golden frost). At Donna Karan, Deborah did a similar twist using a Fashion (opaque taupe) and Single Ladies (deep red) along the tip.

    Interested in something a bit more daring? You can try the Kate Spade treatment where Deborah created a playful nail by using Fade to Black (an opaque black) topped with a variety of polka dots in I’m Not Innocent (creamy peach).

    If you’re still hesitant, just remember how easy it is to undo. Just a bit of acetone can remove any creative mistake. Don’t you wish the rest of your life were so easy?

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    Valentine’s Day Survived

    Congratulations, you survived Valentine’s Day and all the gooey, sappy and sentimental memories of a relationship gone wrong. It’s easy for your friends to tell you to move on but wouldn’t it be easier if there was a monitary benefit?

    Yes, we found a way for you to reward yourself for moving past that relationship that is well beyond its experation date. DivorceYourJewels.com is looking to buy the talismen of your broken heart. The diamonds from your broken engagement and the Cartier “Love” tokens are all items that can be traded in to purchase the happieness you deserve.

    DivorceYourJewels.com is a full service company with a personal touch. Missy, the company’s founder, meets with every client personally to review their needs. Missy has helped clients sell jewelry ranging from 12-carat diamonds to Bulgari necklaces. Just think, those diamond earrings can easily pay for your dream vacation. Isn’t that exactly what the doctor ordered?


    DivorceYourJewels.com
    Missy Schorr
    917-846-9999

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    Ralph Lauren Home Sale

    If one who feels at home when surrounded by the equestrian theme of Ralph Lauren, here’s your chance to decorate for less. Ralph Lauren Home is hosting a sale where furniture, lighting, home accessories, decorative pillows, gifts, vintage items and antiques will be significantly discounted.

    The sale runs from Friday through Monday. In prior years, this promotion was only open to Ralph Lauren employees but the discount was great with markdowns up to 75% off. We’ve received mixed reviews since the sale has opened to the public.

    Beware, organizers don’t want your kids and their sticky fingers. So no children under 12 will be admitted. On the bright side, shippers will be on premises to assist you with your purchases but costs and arrangements are the responsibility of the customer.

    Ralph Lauren Home Sale
    Friday, February 24 to Monday, February 27th
    Fri 12pm-7pm, Sat & Sun 9am-6pm, Mon 9am-5pm
    110 West 19th Street
    For more information: (718) 747-1656
    CREDIT CARDS ONLY

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    Alessi Warehouse Sale

    Sometimes we get a bit obsessed with clothing and accessories. We don’t, however, live in a cardboard box. On occasion we need to take the time to nourish our surroundings with beautiful and inspiring design. Alessi’s designs are the perfect intersection between whimsy and functionality.

    Until the end of the month both Manhattan’s Alessi stores are moving out overstock, discontinued items and floor samples at up to 60% off. We took a peak in at the 60th Street location and found breadboxes reduced 25% to $42, limited edition sugar and creamer set 40% off to $94, limited edition gold vases 50% off or $200 each, most serving trays are 20% off, many serving utensils are 20% to 25% off, dinner flatware 60% off and some funky bud vases were reduced to $25 from $95.

    Just be warned: Alessi’s most popular designs like the Anna cork screw and popular tea kettles are not on sale. Call ahead if you have something specific in mind.

    Alessi
    30 E. 60th St. @ Madison Ave.
    212-317-9880
    130 Greene St. @ Prince St.
    212-941-7300

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    Barney’s Warehouse Sale

    By ManhattanMataHari

    The fact the Barney’s Warehouse Sale draws a crowd on opening day still puzzles us since veteran Warehouse shoppers know the first week is generally priced like the last cut at stores. This trip to the Warehouse Sale was generally disappointing. We noticed lots of items from past sales and had a hard time finding undamaged items.

    The only current promotion for women is an extra 50% off “imperfect” damaged merchandise with the blue tags. We generally avoid damaged items, but did end up finding a cute pair of Chanel blue and white striped espadrille slides with wear on the soles for a mere $49!

    Since the prices are high and undamaged merchandise sparse, we recommended waiting until the additional markdowns go to 75% or more during the last couple days for your shopping trip. That being said, there are still some great deals to be found if you are patient and have a few hours to spend shopping.

    As usual, we started in the shoe department. Petite feet will fare the best, with the majority of high-end designer heels being size seven and under. We were pleasantly surprised over the number of Alaia shoes. A pair of patent croc-embossed booties are $539 and a pair of black suede over-the-knee boots were $1049. We also noticed a number of past-season Lanvin pumps and sandals. The highlight was a snakeskin and gold metal wedge number for $799. We also spotted the popular Prada mary jane boots in snakeskin and suede for $899.

    Don’t bother with the accessories section unless you are looking to channel next season’s hat-trend since they do have a variety of discounted hats. With a bit of persistence you can also find some nice wool Prada sport scarves around $129. Your effort is better spent on outerwear, especially since the $189 pint-sized Moncler jackets for babies are too cute to pass up.

    Moving on to the ready-to-wear section there are only six designer racks, although many items are mixed into the contemporary section. We spotted lovely $209 Celine slacks, $159 Alexander Wang silk trouser shorts, and Kiton suit separates for just over $1000. A Theysken’s Theory tunic shirt is now $119, while the red silk Balmain blouses we spotted at the store sale are still $600. We were very tempted by a fabulous $329 Isabel Marant boucle wool parka and matching $529 Altuzarra black pencil skirt with boucle detail, but the high prices bolstered our willpower.

    With a bit of searching you can find a good selection of intact (and untagged) Nina Ricci dresses. A red strapless Giambattista Valli number will set you back $769, while a black Balenciaga Edition rouched dress is $879. There were some nice Lanvin options to choose from, with a metallic pleated and bejeweled dress for just over $1000 and a cream silk tiered version for $719. There were especially friendly markdowns on the Proenza Schouler dresses, with a patchwork color block option for $529 and a silk print tiered number for $359.

    We can’t wait to head back on the last day to see what is available for an even greater discount!

    Barney’s Warehouse Sale
    255 West 17th St (between 7th and 8th Avenue)
    Tuesday, February 21st through Thursday, February 23rd, 10am~9pm
    Friday, February 24th, 9am~9pm
    Saturday, February 25th & Sunday, February 26th, 9am~8pm

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    Runway Trend Report

    One of the best parts of going to so many fashion shows is that you get to see what’s in style before it’s in fashion. What can be better than picking up a trend before it’s trendy? So, here is a little peak at winter 2012. Will you incorporate these looks into your wardrobe now to be be ahead of the fashion curb?

    Hats

    Clockwise: Donna Karan, Norma Kamali, Marc Jacobs, Nicole Miller, Milly, Rachel Zoe, Nicholas K, Ralph Lauren

    Big, little, short, fat, wide, skinny, traditional, modern, wacky, sleek and even fluffy — hats were everywhere on the runway. We suggest seeking out what’s left of this year’s winter merchandise to find the perfect exclamation point for you.

    Gloves

    Clockwise: Jason Wu, Charlotte Ronson, Carolina Herrera, Narciso Rodriguez, Chado Ralph Rucci, Douglas Hannat 

    Short, long, leather, fingerless, black, studded and colored were just some of the combinations of gloves found on the runway. To capture this classic look now, we suggest hunting vintage and thrift stores to find the perfect hand-to-arm accessory.

    Metallics

    Clockwise: Marc Jacobs, Ports 1961, Jeremy Scott, Alexandre Herchovitch, L’Wren,  PrabalGurung

    Want to dazzle like a fashion star? Add a bit of glitter to your look. Designers glimmer to add texture to their collections. For “at home use” we suggest adding a metallic blouse or sweater and leaving the head-to-toe look for the runway.

    Fur

    Clockwise: The Row, J. Mendel, Vivienne Tam, Dennis Basso, Ports 1961, Michael Kors

    We never recall seeing so much fur on the runway. Of course, there was fur from the usual suspects but a wide array of designers decided to add the faux and the real stuff to their collection. It’s wonderful to have one high quality fur but search your local vintage store and markets for a fur that’s an over-the-top statement piece.

    All photos from Stye.com

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