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    Safety Trumps Style

    Whether we like it or not part of our adult responsibility is assuring the saftey of our businesses, assets and family. (Not necessarily in that order, of course.) Classic Protection Security & Investigations is New York’s premier full service security and investigations firm, offering a wide array of services in a variety of settings ranging from high-end retail to special events and executive protection.

    You know that safe feeling you have walking into Bergdorf Goodman? Well, it’s Classic Protection that’s partly to credit. Other prestigious retail clients include, Michael Kors, World Yacht and Hugo Boss. On a more personal level, Classic Protection can conduct credit and background checks, infidelity investigations and trace asset locations.


    Classic Protection is owned, managed and staffed by retired law enforcement. All of their armed officers are active or retired law enforcement from various agencies, primarily NYPD. Classic Protection also has a staff of NYS Certified Fire Safety Directors. Feel safer just reading this, huh?




    So now you know where the in-the-now go when they need a consultant to evaluate their internal and external vulnerabilities or a hunky suit to escort them to their car. Don’t wait, contact Steve Luise, director of client services today, because safety is always in style


    Classic Protection, Security & Investigations 
    88 New Dorp Plaza, Staten Island, NY 
    Steve Luise:  sluise@classicprotection.com


    718-980-5777


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    DKNY Sale Preview: 40% Off

    The DKNY is hosting a spring sale where customers can save 40% on merchandise from their early spring shipment. The sale starts Wednesday and runs for four days. Once Sunday rolls around, everything goes back to full price. Online shoppers can use this special link to access the sale, which is already live.

    This early spring sale is usually a huge hit with DKNY fans, so much so that the store opens at 8am on Thursday. The markdown includes a selection of clothing, bags and shoes. If you’re wondering where to start we suggest hitting the coated cotton pleated skirt ($96 from $160), which is sure to become a summer staple. We also live the skinny camo pants ($130 from $215) and the stretch peep-toe bootie ($159 from $265).


    Contact: Leenie 212-223-DKNY

    Inside the Jil Sander Sale

    The Jil Sander sample sale started today for invited guests, which included lots of stylists and fashion journalists. Not sure which of those categories Soon-Yi Previn (yes, that’s Woody Allen’s wife) falls into, but she was there too. The sale opens to the public tomorrow but we have the inside details.

    Tuesday shoppers can expect long lines, very long lines. Last season, Sander fans waited up to three hours to enter the sale during the first day. Despite the 80% discount you may not be as thrilled as anticipated. Some of the women’s inventory is from the current spring line-up that is now in stores but most of the merchandise seems to be returns or overstock from the winter 2012 collection.

    The spring collection is Jil Sander’s first designs for her band after three years away. Most critics thought the collection lived up to it’s minimalism nature but that’s not very original these days. One of the season’s iconic pieces, a maroon v-neck coat dress with exaggerated pockets is under $500 from $1900. Towards the back of the showroom there is a selection of shoes and bags. The bag selection is very small and is made up mostly of totes that are priced at 80% off retail. Shoes are mostly from the winter season and range in price from $60 to about $200.

    As usual, there is a selection of men’s pants, shirts, sweaters and coats. Beware, there are no changing rooms and only two mirrors available to share with other shoppers. Overall, this sale offers great discounts but much of the merchandise is difficult to pull-off even for the most adept style blogger.

    Jil Sander Sample Sale
    Tuesday, April 16th through Friday, April 19th
    10am to 6pm
    8 Crosby (between Howard and Grand), 4th floor

    True Religion Friends & Family

    True Religion is hosting a friends and family sale where customers will be able to save 25% off any item in their boutiques or online store. The sale starts Friday and runs through the end of next weekend.

    We are super into the Stella jeans, which are a skinny white jean with red stiching but at $318 we won’t even bite when given the opporunity to save 25%. The skinny Satin Bronze Flap pocket seems like a much more reasonable alternitive at $172.

    Killer Shoe Sale: Celine, Fendi, Manolo Prada and More!

    If you’re waiting for a great deal on shoes you might need to wait at least another month. That is unless, you take a trip town to Gabay’s Outlet…


    The discounter has received a large shipment of designer shoes that includes Lanvin, Charlotte Olympia, Giuseppe Zanotti, Valentino, Manolo, Fendi, Celine, Prada and MORE. The discount on most pairs are more than 60% off. You can see a full gallery of pictures by clicking here. There’s one just one catch. There is only one size of each style.

    During our most recent trip we were drooling over the prices as much as the shoes– especially considering how the prices of basic pumps have inflated to close to $1000. Gabay’s prices are much more attainable. For example, iconic studded Atwood platform heels are $420 from $935 and Lanvin basic flats are $240 from $515. Last season’s spacey silver Celine wedges are $325 from $750 and Manolo high boots are $575 from $1265. You get the picture, right?


    Whether you prefer a sparkly Jimmy Choo or a nude patent Zanotti platforms, Gabay’s is the perfect spot to get your weekend shopping started on the right foot.


    Gabay’s Outlet
    225 First Avenue (between 13th and 14th)
    212-254-3180
    contactus@gabaysoutlet.com 

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    Lord & Taylor: Chanel Beauty 10% Off

    Seems as if most the department stores’ friends and family sales now exclude fragrance and beauty. One standout is Lord & Taylor’s f&f sale, which includes all of our favorite brands like Chanel, Dior and Fekkai.

    The discount on beauty at Lord & Taylor is 10% but when you shop the rest of the store you can save a full 25% off. What’s even better is that there are few exclusions. The sale starts Saturday, April 13th and runs more than a week through Monday, April 22.

    Those not looking for premium cosmetic brands will do better at Sephora’s current promotion where shoppers can save 15% off their total purchase. Online shoppers can use the code CHIC at checkout.

    Lord & Taylor 
    Janet/ Chanel Counter Manager
    212-391-3344

    Vince Camuto Friends & Family

    It almost seems as if everyone wants to take a bite out of Zara’s designer looks-for-less business. Of late, Vince Camuto has been doing a fine job translating off-the-runway fashion for a fraction. Starting Thursday, the brand will be offering 25% off as part of a friends and family event.

    The sale runs through Wednesday, April 16th and can be accessed by online shoppers with the code FFRIENDS. While browsing recently, we found stylish mixed texture sandals for $225, a Dolche-ish black and white stripped dress for $98 and a great studded spring coat for $148.

    Vince Camuto Stores
    32 Broadway (btwn Spring & Prince)
    (646) 532-2684

    87 E 42nd Street (Grand Central)
    (646) 584-4444

    30 W. 34th Street (btwn 5th & 6th)
    (212) 273-0728

    99-Cent French Designer Sale: Chanel, Hermes, Celine & More

    Really, why would anyone love April in Paris when it’s rainy, gray and cold? Well, we found 99 reasons to fall in love with everything French this April. All of our favorite French brands — Hermes, Chanel, Celine, YSL and Lanvin– are up for auction by Linda’s Stuff starting at just 99-cents.




    Just imagine catching this Box leather Kelly or this Chanel flap for less than a dollar! This huge French designer sale features more than 210 products including clothing, accessories, handbags, jewelry and shoes. All of the items started at a 99-cents auction with no reserve.


    The Linda’s Stuff April in Paris sale runs for 7 days and you can browse the full selection right here: French Luxury for 99-Cents. Some of our favorite items include these Hermes silk green wide leg pants, the Louboutin booties, oh yes, and this limited edition vinyl Kelly.


    So get bidding and good luck!!!!


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