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    Gift Ideas: Last Minute Heat is On

    It’s just days before Christmas and the heat is on high to find the perfect gift for those hard-shop-for loved ones and familial obligations. Don’t worry, we have ideas for your catty sister-in-law and your cheap cousin.

    While shopping the on the first floor of ABC Carpet & Home we came across the most beautiful glass bracelets. When we looked close we couldn’t believe that they were only $2 each. We suggest buying an assortment but even five are nice gift and come in a pretty wrapped box. This should leave a few dollars left over so that you can get one of those color reform rugs hanging in the front of the store.

    We love the irony of fashioning your catty sister-in-law in Norma Kamali cat eye glasses. The cool shades are on sale for $75 from $250. Just imagine yourself laughing every time you see her wearing them. Now, that’s priceless.

    Deborah Lippman sparkle polishes are the perfect gift to get your loved one or family friend a head start on the new year celebrations. The three pack of polish includes Happy Birthday, which is a confetti explosion of sparkle, along with sparkle pink or sparkle black. The pack is $42 at Neiman Marcus.

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    Fifth Avenue and 57th Street

    We’ve already scoured Madison Avenue and the Meatpacking District for great deals. The next logical stop is a virtual tour along Fifth Avenue and across 57th Street. Highlights include a markdown at Dior, which is very much under wraps and the sad news that there will be no future Ferragamo warehouse sales. Shall we take a moment to morn? Ok, done.

    Time to move on to the shopping:

    Dior
    We are told that Dior will start their sale on ready-to-wear on December 26th. Dior sales people usually aren’t very forthcoming about markdowns. So it’s going to be up to you to worq-it!
    Jenny: 212-249-5822

    Ferragamo
    Men’s and women’s shoes, clothing and select bags are 35% off. Ferragamo used to run a second markdown after Christmas but the proliferation of outlet stores has ended that trend. We also hear that the Ferragamo warehouse sale is dunzo. You may recall news of overcrowding and police clearing the sale. Our sources say that the real chaos started when someone bit a guard…
    Sal: 212-759-3822

    Miu Miu
    Leather goods are 30% and clothing and shoes are currently 40%. There is still a decent amount of inventory but size variations are starting to run low. We think that there will be another markdown but cooperate may decide to keep the excess inventory for their outlets.
    Judith 212-249-9660

    Norma Kamali
    Today the boutique started a markdown of various items, which are arranged by price. There’s $50 and under category, which contains an assortment of smaller items like bubble shorts, foil leggings and bikini tops. There’s also the $100 and under sectuib that contains sunglasses and other assorted item. In the $200 and under category you can grab yourself a cool camo coat or gown. And of course, the $500 and “Splurge” areas will buy you some pretty cool Norma Kamali fashions. We are told that more items will likely be added to the sale section after the holidays. So be sure to check back.
    Annie 212-957-9797

    Yves Saint Laurent
    The YSL discount is 40% off across the board. At the start of markdown season we found several pair of Tribute sandals and a few Muse bags in purple, tan and dark brown. Roady bags in gray, brown and tan were on sale too. Many of these iconic items are already gone but there are still plenty of pretty things to make a fashion lover smile. We are expecting a markdown to at least 50% after the weekend.
    Danielle 212-980-2970

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    Health Watch: Skiing Safty Tips

    ‘Tis the season for overeating, gift giving and, oh yes, our favorite, vacation. Before you hit the double black dimaond, however, you might want to consider a few expert tips.

    Dr. Jerry Lubliner, chief of orthopedics and sports medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center suggests, taking it easy when you first arrive at your ski destination, especially if it’s your first time out for the season. “On your second day, cut your skiing down to half a day. It takes 48 hours or more to get acclimated to the thin air and altitude.  The second and third days are when fatigue sets in and many injuries occur.”


    It’s essential that you stretch. When muscles are stiff, injuries happen, so spend at least ten minutes warming up. Pay close attention to stretching the quads and calves, which can be easily stressed on the slopes.


    If you do get hurt or feel pain don’t ignore it, says Dr. Lubliner, who has 27 years of experience in orthopedics. Remember the easy acronym “RICE”– Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation, but injuries like a broken bone need to be addressed immediately. 

    If you are diagnosed with a ligament or meniscal tear, don’t feel pressured to have surgery at your the local resort hospital. “Most injuries need time for the body to regain motion before surgery. It’s best to wait 10 to 14 days for swelling to subside before heading to the operating table,” Dr. Lubliner cautions.

    Dr. Lubliner says that he often has patients where ski partners, spouses and friends ski into one another causing injuries that require surgery. So watch where you’re skiing!

    Dr. Jerry Lubliner
    Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
    215 E 73rd St # 1C
    (212) 249-8200


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    Meatpacking Holiday Sales Roundup

    By ManhattanMataHari 

    So hopefully most of your holiday shopping is done, but for procrastinators still searching for that perfect something for their loved ones (or themselves) it is worth your while to check out the Meatpacking district.

    Tory Burch
    For fans of the eponymous line, Tory Burch’s sale starts tomorrow with markdowns of 30% to 50% on Fall/Winter and holiday lines. Unfortunately, no Reva flats are going on sale, but this is the perfect time to snag that pair of boots you have been coveting. Our sources tell us that all the season’s boots will be included in the markdown except for the Selma Riding Boot in tumble leather, and you can shop the sale now online.
     Madeline: (212) 929-0125

    Alexander McQueen
    Stop by the late designer’s Meatpacking store to score 60% savings off the fall/winter line for holiday appropriate avant-garde fashion. Expect to find gift-worthy silk scarves for $239 or cool skull bangles for $204. The hardest part is not keeping it for yourself!
    Max: (212) 645-1797

    Stella McCartney
    Ready-to-wear for fall/winter 2011 has been marked down to 60% off retail while accessories are 40% off. While there are no classic black Falabella totes on sale, you may find luck with a tweed or duffel variety. If you’ve been really good this year, Santa might save the lone brown classic Falabella on sale for you. If you’re on the naughty list we suggest checking the online sales site which has a better selection of handbags; unfortunately none of the figure flattering “Octavia” illusion dresses on sale.
    Liz: (212) 255-1556

    Yigal Azrouel
    While their sales prices at 50% off retail may not be as cheap as their recent sample sale, the shopping experience at their Meatpacking boutique is sure to be more pleasant. Be sure to look for their Fall/Winter line including their fabulous outerwear and sweaters that will surely avoid being re-gifted.
    Jennifer: (212) 929-7525

    Matthew Williamson
    Check in for Fall/Winter 2011 finds at a 40% discount. His new edgy MW diffusion line is currently 30% off. While some stores may have a sparse selection of sizes and styles on markdown, Williamson has a huge selection of ready-to-wear and accessories on sale.
    Lindsey: (212) 255-9881

    Henry Beguelin
    If you are looking to gift quality handmade leather goods with an effortless chic-vibe, it is worth stopping by Henry Beguelin. Their fall items are discounted 30%, and any leftover summer items are 50% off retail.
    Jenna: (212) 647-8415

    Jeffrey
    No shopping excursion to Meatpacking is complete without stopping by boutique department store Jeffrey. All brands (except Alaia) fall and winter collections (including shoes) are now 40% off retail. You should head to the back of the store to shop the sale racks by size. We are still regretting passing up a lovely Chanel anorak during their last designer sale. Don’t make the same mistake!
    Charles: (212) 206-1272

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    Gifts Ideas: For Him, Him and Him

    Shopping for the men in your life–your father, husband, brother, brother’s boyfriend– is never easy. They don’t usually like sparkly high heels and that’s where we usually get stumped. So after some searching we came up with a couple of ideas that fit into a range of budgets and personalities.

    First, we are crazy for the new concept Tasting Room. The site/company allows you to order boxes of wine samplers. For example there’s a Sonoma Zinfandel sampler, a Chef Batali selection and a Tour of Napa Valley sampler. Each box contains six small bottles of wine perfect for a taste or sharing a taste. The samplers range from $20 to $50 and there are lots of promotions and online coupons that bring the price down even further.

    Okay, we all know that Moncler is the urban “it” winter jacket for men, women and children but what do you do if you’re looking for something a little less ubiquitous? We found Duvetica men’s jackets. These high shine, fun style, jackets are made of goose down and are also reversible. We especially love the colored zippers and the ability to reverse to camo. Prices are in the similar vicinity of Moncler ($500 to $1100) but we love the fact that it’s not on every Tom, Dick, Harry, Melissa and Zoe. Duvetica can be found online here and at Barneys.

    Guys like sports, or so I’m told. Those shopping for guys who prefer mountain peaks to ocean crests could consider Black Diamond’s Cayenne gloves ($380). The battery-operated heating system pumps heat through the glove, so your fingers stay warm even in a freezing gondola.

    If all else fails you can by your stallion a stallion. United Arab Emirates-based horse farm, Al Hawajer Stud, sells some of the world’s most beautiful Arabians. What man wouldn’t go wild for a long legged exotic? The best part is that once he gets his prize horse he will learn the real meaning of high-maintenance.

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    New Shopping on Madison

    Since January 2010, over 60 new stores, cafes and specialty shops have opened on Madison. This means that there is a bounty of new places to shop for holiday gifts. Some of the more recent highlights include Bottega Veneta, Tory Burch, Escada, Laduree and the hottest reservation in town, Crown.

    After the jump you will find a full list of new stores that the Madison Avenue Business Improvement District compilied for us. We hope the new additions inspire your gift giving regardless if it’s to others or oneself. Which are your favorites?

    Agent Provocateur (lingerie), 675 Madison Avenue between 61 & 62nd Street
    Alexis Bittar (jewelry), 1100 Madison Avenue between 82 & 83rd Street
    Alice + Olivia (fashion & accessories), 755 Madison Avenue between 65 & 66th Street
    An American Craftsman Galleries (gifts), 941 Madison Avenue between 74 & 75)
    Bar Italia (restaurant), 768 Madison Avenue between 65 & 66th Street
    Bel Ami (café), 30 East 68 Street (at Madison Avenue)
    Bernard Jacobson Gallery(art gallery), 17 East 71 Street (at Madison Avenue)
    Bottega Veneta(fashion & accessories), 849 Madison Avenue between 70 & 71st Street
    Brunello Cucinelli(fashion & accessories), 683 Madison Avenue between 61 & 62nd Street
    Buccellati (jewelry), 810 Madison Avenue between 67& 68th Street
    CH Carolina Herrera (fashion & accessories), 802 Madison Avenue between 67 & 68th Street
    Cho Cheng (fashion & accessories), 830 Madison Avenue between 68 & 69th
    Comptoir des Contonniers (fashion & accessories), 1060 Madison Avenue between 80 & 81st Street
    Crown (restaurant), 24 East 81 Street (at Madison Avenue)
    David Benrimon Fine Art (art gallery), 21 East 65 Street (at Madison Avenue)
    DeLaneau (fine watchmaking), 681 Madison Avenue between 61 & 62nd Street
    Derek Lam (fashion & accessories), 764 Madison Avenue between 65 & 66th Street
    Escada (fashion & accessories), 747 Madison Avenue between 64 & 65th Street
    Eton (fashion & accessories), 625 Madison Avenue between 58 & 59th Street
    F.D. (jewelry & accessories), 21 East 65 Street (at Madison Avenue)
    Fivestory (fashion, accessories, fine art) 18 East 69 Street (at Madison Avenue)
    Freedman Art (art gallery), 25 East 73 Street (at Madison Avenue)
    Frey Wille (jewelry & accessories), 727 Madison Avenue between 63 & 64th Street
    Girard-Perregaux (timepieces), 701 Madison Avenue between 62 & 63rd Street
    Hermès Madison for Men (fashion & accessories), 690 Madison Avenue between 62 & 63rd Street
    Hermitage Restoration Studios (art gallery), 960 Madison Avenue between 75 & 76th Street
    Hublot (timepieces), 692 Madison Avenue between 62 & 63rd Street
    Il Gufo (children’s), 962 Madison Avenue between 75 & 76th Street
    J. Crew Special Events & Bridal (events & bridal boutique), 769 Madison Avenue between 65 & 66th Street
    J. Crew Men’s Shop (fashion & accessories), 1040 Madison Avenue between 79 & 80th Street
    Joe Fresh (fashion & accessories), 1055 Madison Avenue between 80 & 81st Street
    Laduree (gourmet foods), 864 Madison Avenue between 70 & 71st Street
    Lanvin (fashion & accessories), 815 Madison Avenue between 68 & 69 Street
    Lavo (restaurant & nightclub), 39 East 58 Street (at Madison Avenue)
    Lederer (leather goods), 625 Madison Avenue between 58-59th Street
    Lululemon (athletic apparel), 1146 Madison Avenue between 84 & 85th Street
    Macaron Café, 625 Madison Avenue between 58 & 59th Street
    Metodo Rossano Ferretti (salon), 595 Madison Avenue between 57 & 58th Street
    Milly (fashion & accessories), 900 Madison Avenue between 72 & 73rd Street
    Monnalisa (children’s apparel), 1088 Madison Avenue between 81 & 82nd Street
    Nailya Alexander Gallery (art gallery), 595 Madison Avenue between 57 & 58th Street
    Nasser& Co. Primitive Art (art gallery), 32 East 67 Street (at Madison Avenue)
    OC Concept Store New York (jewelry, fashion & accessories), 655 Madison Avenue between 60 & 61st Street
    Ovando (florist & floral design), 19 East 65 Street (at Madison Avenue)
    Premier Cru Wine Merchants(wine), 1163 Madison Avenue between 85 & 85th Street
    Reed Krakoff (fashion & accessories), 831 Madison Avenue between 69 & 70th Street
    Sean (fashion & accessories), 1118 Madison Avenue between 83 & 84th Street
    Soigne K (fashion & accessories), 717 Madison Avenue between 63 & 64th Street
    Stellan Holm Gallery (art gallery), 1018 Madison Avenue between 78 & 79th Street
    Tamsen Z (jewelry), 783 Madison Avenue between 66 & 67th Street
    Ten43 Gallery (art gallery), 1043 Madison Avenue between 79 & 80th Street
    The Best Chocolate Cake in the World (gourmet foods & café), 1046 Madison Avenue between 79-80th Street
    The Life House Chiropractic (medical & wellness), 19 East 71 Street (at Madison Avenue)
    The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges, 25 East 77 Street (at Madison Avenue)
    Theory (fashion & accessories), 755 Madison Avenue between 65 & 66th Street
    Theyskens’ Theory, 1157 Madison Avenue between 85 & 86th Street
    Tory Burch (fashion & accessories), 797 Madison Avenue between 67 & 68th Street
    Track & Field (athletic apparel), 997 Madison Avenue between 77 & 78th Street
    Vacheron Constantin (fine timepieces), 709 Madison Avenue between 63 & 64th Street
    Varin (salon), 762 Madison Avenue between 65 & 66th Street
    Vertu (electronics), 703 Madison Avenue between 62 & 63rd Street
    Warren Tricomi Haircare (salon), 1117 Madison Avenue between 83 & 84th Street
    Wendt Gallery (art gallery), 595 Madison Avenue between 57 & 58th Street

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    Barneys Second Markdown

    Barneys is the first department store in our area to start their second markdown. Right now, fall and winter merchandise is 60% off. The sale includes small selection of Louboutin and a wide assortment of Manolos.

    If you are serious about purchasing a hot item at these newly discounted prices, we suggest going to the store or at least speaking to a sales associate. The Barneys online store is famous for their unreliable inventory counts. Unfortunately, we often hear about customers’ orders being cancelled several days and even weeks later.

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    Pucci Moving Onto Madison

    It appears as if the old Yves Saint Laurent location will be occupied by another 70s fashion icon–Emilio Pucci! Yes, Pucci is moving their swirly, colorful prints from their quaint 64th Street location and spilling their cheerful colors right on 855 Madison at 71st Street.

    Last year, YSL left the location after more than 41-years. This move will give the Pucci brand much higher visibility on Madison and could be seen as a possible marketing strategy change. We wouldn’t be surprised if there was a collaboration in the future based on the popularity of Missoni-Target. Can anyone envision a Pucci-Target?!

    In other news, Valentino has officially opened across the street from the space they occupied for more than 15 years at Madison and 65th. For a period of time the brand was running shop out of the Regency Hotel on Park Avenue. We are told that this location is only temporary.

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