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    Saks Jewelry Sale

    We received breaking news this evening:

    Saks is running a jewelry sale that has “NEVEEEEER been done before,” according to our jewelry spy. The Fifth Avenue department store, along with the Boca and LA outposts are offering 20% off David Yurman (including couture), Faraone Mennella, Temple St. Clair, Roberto Coin, Gurhan, Ippolita, Marco Bicego (we’re big fans) and Judith Ripka gold jewelry. Judith Ripka silver jewelry and John Hardy are being discounted 30% off.


    This is old fodder, but opening a Saks account can get you an additional 10% off. We are told that there may be more surprises as the story evolves. The sale runs from Thursday, Dec 17 until Christmas Eve.

    Oh yeah, Graff is 98% off. JUST KIDDING!
    Remember, you heard it here first!

    Contact: Raquel 212 940-2131

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    Donna Karan

    Popped into the Donna Karan store only to be pleasantly surprised by the aggressive discount. Bags are 60% off but the styles have little to be desired unless you’re into strapping a cinder block to your shoulder. Ready-to-wear is discounted 60% and 75% off.

    Although I am probably at least decade younger than their target audience I was appreciative of the versatility of their dresses. Perfect for almost all body shapes and most situations a closet needs at least one Donna Karan dress. The prices hover around $1200 normally and picking up one of these timeless staples for $300 is a valuable find.

    Contact: Genie 212-861-1001

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    Gift Idea: Paige Gamble Atelier

    The wonderful thing about Madison is the glittery stores that line the Avenue and the secret hidden gems that are tucked away just above. Paige Gamble Atelier is just one of these jewels. The small but chic handbag showroom/boutique is hidden above the Pucci store on 64th (just steps West of Madison).

    These are just not any bags. Paige Gamble Atelier bags are all one-of-a-kind and limited edition clutches and purses made from exquisite exotic skins and adorned with semi-precious gemstones. The marriage of exotic skins, like alligator, crocodile, stingray and python with the extra glamour of stones like jade, pyrite and quartz provides for an offspring that rivals that of Angelina and Brad.

    Paige Gamble herself is a Connecticut native who bagged her Wall Street career when she was inspired by a turquoise covered Yves Saint Laurent purse. She says that she fell in love with this jewel adorned bag at first sight. To only find it was sold out everywhere. She scoured eBay and all other likely outlets until she found her dream bag. That is until, it started unraveling. “I was disappointed by the quality and lack of craftsmanship,” she explained from her showroom that’s more like a grown-up fantasy version of dress-up.

    Most of Paige Gamble’s purses are made from a single hide, meaning you won’t find any distracting seams down the center. She also warns shoppers on how to spot a high quality skin from a lower quality hide. “The skin should never be rough to the touch or flake,” she says. A bag that is made out of high quality skins should last years, if not generations.

    Unlike most companies specializing in exotics, Paige Gamble is able to keep her bags young and just– not serious. This is not the Judith Leiber crowd. Rather, think Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf. Prices range from $950 to $14,000. For those not interested in taking a four-digit plunge, Paige also offers dramatic headbands ranging in price from $90 to $500.

    I don’t know about you but Paige’s design spin makes me quickly forget about the old and cliché Blurkin. For more information go to paigegamble.com/

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    YSL 2nd Markdown

    When Gucci goes down you always know YSL is going down too. In price, I mean. Most ready-to-wear is 60% off and most bags and shoes are 50% off and more.

    The sale is also online but the in-store discount and selection is much more abundant. I suggest waiting two more weeks and the items you love and the the items you’re-not-so-sure-about will be less expensive.

    Contact: Charles 212-988-3821

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    Dolce & Gabbana Friends and Family

    One of our all time favorite sales of the year was the Spring Dolce and Gabbana friends and family. The sale was invitation only– a hard copy was necessary– and the ENTIRE Spring/Summer collection was 70% off.

    Today, 70% off might not sound so novel but in the Wall Street boom economy 70% off was considered a major score. That’s why we were super excited to receive an invite to the upcoming Fall/Winter friends and family. Once we got the actual invite, however, it was a bit of a letdown. 

    This season’s sale is just 60% off! Can you believe that? The store is already on 50% off. I guess us friends aren’t worth as much as we were six months ago. Well, the invite is here. The private sale runs from Thursday, Dec. 18th to Saturday, Dec 20th. Enjoy the extra 10%.

    We happened to do a one-around the store on Friday and there is still a huge amount of inventory. Just don’t be surprised if they reduce prices to 70% off right before or right after Christmas.

    Contact: Cono 212-249-4100

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    ABC Carpet Friends and Family

    ABC Carpet is one of those stores that makes you want just about everything in the store. It has a certain magical aura almost like a giant candy store of of home decor. Just don’t be surprised if your wallet gets a stomach ach from too much once you get home.

    Besides for ABC’s renouned prices they are also known for their bi-annual sales. Insanely extravagant items are dramatically reduced twice a year. If you miss those sales you’re usually out of luck. However, we have a private friends and family discount that allows for an extra 20% off all week long.

    Buy new bedding or deck the hall with boughs of holly. Just don’t forget to invite us over for your next blow-out.

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