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    I Spy: Prada ’08 Samples 90% Off

    Looking to score the hottest look of Winter ’08 on a 2009 budget?

    At the Woodbury Commons outlet we spied two racks of Prada and Miu Miu samples all priced at about 90% off retail. Lets put it this way, most items were under $250. We’re talking about REAL samples. The ones with “sample” stamped on the inside, not store returns.

    If you go today, however, you won’t see the samples. They moved the racks out because “they looked too messy.” Don’t be timid. Ask for the Prada samples and a sales associate will wheel them out. Just be mindful that many of the beloved lace looks have quickly dated and seem highly unwearable whithout the colored body suits.

    For your viewing pleasure, here a link to some of the looks that are included on the sample rack.

    Contact: Penny (845) 928-3706

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    Saks Consolidation Sale

    At the end of each season Saks collects all the leftover merchandise and ships it to major flagship stores, like Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco and, of course, Fifth Avenue. Prices are usually marked down 80% or more and the racks are filled with buried treasures. All you need to do is dig a little.

    Consolidation starts Thursday, Jan. 22nd and runs until Jan. 29th. This year, the sale will be different. There are no accessories meaning, no shoes, bags or jewelry. In addition, as part of Saks cutting costs, no goods were shipped to other stores. So the Fifth Avenue merchandise is the same unwanted designer looks that been hanging on the racks since the beginning of the season.

    Our trusted Saks Mad-Spy tells us not to even bother going to the store. “There’s nothing here,” he says. “It’s all been picked over and what has come back as returns quickly went out to shoppers with good connections.” Oh well, money not spent is money earned?!

    Contact: Jean Phillipe 212-753-4000

    P.S. We are all very sad about the recent layoffs at Saks an other retail outlets. We thank you for your constant pictures, phone calls and email. Best of luck and we hope that you will find new great opportunities. Please stay in touch. xoxo

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    Amex – NY Fashion Week

    Call me a purist. Call me a snob. I’ll plead guilty to both.

    American Express sent the below information to its Starwood card holders. It’s so sad to think of all the effort we went through trying to scam seats to shows while in college, design school or just playing poser. For just $250 you can now preview all the fashion week shows without even changing out of your Banana Republic chinos. The all the information you need is below. Just don’t be surprised if you hear chuckles as you turn your back.

    NY Fashion Week
    Your preview of the 2009 spring collections is the must-have invitation of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
    *This insider event includes a private skybox reserved exclusively for Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Cardmembers:
    * Enjoy a unique view of the fashions coming down the catwalk
    * Talk one on one with an in-the-know, high profile fashion insider
    * See and be seen at a stylish cocktail reception
    * Take home a gift bag

    Price per ticket: $250.00, limit two tickets per Cardmember (proceeds go toward the Council of Fashion Designers of America)

    Only 24 packages available. Reserve your seats now: Call 1-800-445-7374

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    Mikimoto Private Sale

    Thursday, January 22 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    Friday, January 23 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

    680 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor
    Between 53rd and 54th Streets

    · We accept credit cards only. No cash or checks please.
    · No exchanges or returns.
    · No holds.
    · No gift boxes or wrapping available. No shipping.
    · Admittance will be determined by capacity. There may be a wait.
    · All coats and large bags must be checked.

    Commentary: Expect lots of great inventory because this has not been a steller year for jewelry. The discount is usually about 50% off retail. In past seasons, shoppers were happily surprised by the price range, which includes pieces that can be afforeded even by mortals.

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    Spring ’09: Heels and Headbands

    Spring, more than any other season is a time that trends are defined. I think it has to do with the whole optimism having to do with the season. In Spring 2004, my personal celebrity soared when I declared “Capris and Cuffs” to be the flavor of the year. No need to rehash ancient history, we all know where that went.

    Today I feel confident enough to do it again. I declare– Spring 2009 –to be the season of “Heels and Headbands.” I know you love your Chanel ballet flats but they do absolutely nothing for your kankles and that ass of yours will not defy gravity forever. So pull out those heels and not just for evening. Wear heels to breakfast. Heels to lunch. Heels to walk the dog. Sneakers to the gym but heels afterwards. Lulu Lemon is not all-day wear.

    Next, headbands. Think less Hillary Clinton’s severe black velvet headband and more Gossip Girls’ Blair Waldorf with her headpieces gently placed in the middle of her head like a tiara. Our style guru, Shawn suggests staying away from a headband that is too wide, “You will look like a pom pom cheerleader in your old high school cheerleading squad.” (As if, we were ever cheerleaders.)

    “Hair with a slight wave looks great all tied back in a bun with one or if your daring two thin head bands.” according to Shawn. “A thin headband can even be such items as interesting textured yarn or fabric to colorful dramatic shoelaces.”

    As far as conventional headbands go, we go ga-ga for the Paige Gamble coral python gardenia headband (photo above, $450) or you can get the look for less with a flirty floral headband from Claire’s ($5.50)

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    Woodbury MLK Jr. Day

    It’s a holiday weekend, for some at least. And whenever there’s a day off Woodbury Commons stores run extra promotions to drive in customers. It might be cold outside but that means that the stores should not be too crowded. Here’s what to look forward to if you are brave enough to brave the cold.

    Space (845) 928-3706, the store that carries Prada and Miu Miu, has 30% off newer items (Spring ’08). Older item, from Spring/Summer ’07 are 75% off. Shoes and handbags are the same discount and are not being marked down any further.

    Chanel (845) 928-1550, has an ongoing sale where the markdown ranges from 25% to 60% off. The larger discount can be found on the ready-to-wear collection from Winter ’07. Many accessories from Fall/Winter ’07 are 60% off. Bags range from 25% to 40% off.

    Dior (845) 928-4602, is discounting their older merchandise up to 75% off. Shoes are mainly 50% off but there are a scattering of 75% off merchandise. Men’s ready-to-wear is 50% off and belts are 75% off.

    Bottega Veneta (845) 928-4563, ready-to-wear from Spring/Summer ’07 is 75% off. Bags are 60% off and include, canvas bags and leather bags from pink, yellow, white and brown families.

    Here is a list of all the outlet’s phone numbers. If you can’t make the drive there’s always Fed-ex…

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    Krizia 60% Off –But Going Down

    When all the sales are over, the weather is freezing and the stores are filled with nothing but Summer frocks, Krizia warms our hearts with their awesome winter sale. Most items are 70% to 80% off. Shoes that were $600 are priced at $50 and boots are something like $75. It’s a sale worth looking forward to.

    The current markdown is 60% off but Julius, our insider, let us know that the annual sale will be in a few weeks. As always, men’s ready-to-wear will be included in the sale. Remember, buying last season’s look for 70% off only makes you more stylish. How far off is the above from look from this yellow and red number that Christopher Kane sent down the runway for Spring 2009?

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    DVF 70% Off

    This 70% off sale is one of many reasons why I never go to Diane von Furstenberg sample sales. Some people, however, might find standing in line in the cold to be a fun afternoon. Personally, I’ll take my MacBook and a hot chocolate and let my fingers do the shopping.

    Take notice, all sales are final and the 70% off sale is online only. The Meatpacking store location has a current markdown of 60% off.

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