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    The It-it: Barry’s Boot Camp

    By ManhattanMataHari

    With springtime here and swimsuit season around the corner, we need to lose our winter insulation and tone up, stat. Luckily, increasingly popular Barry’s Bootcamp opened their Manhattan outpost in Chelsea, last June. When Upper East Side driver-driven Escalades start migrating to alternative Manhattan locations for a workout, you know something is going on. We had to check it out ourselves.

    While certainly not for the fitness novice, Barry’s Bootcamp is the perfect way to kick your exercise routine up a notch and really watch the pounds melt off. For $32 (or less with their package deals) you get multiple class options, like full body workouts, routines that targeting specific problem-areas, cardio, toning, and strength training. Just make sure you don’t need to climb any stairs after taking the famous “Butt & Legs” class. The result is not a pretty picture.

    Travel lightly or leave your belongings in your car because the lockers are small and don’t fit more than a large bag. On the positive side, you can feel comfortable taking a shower at Barry’s as the locker room accommodations are quite pleasant and maintained very well. Bonus points are given for the Malin + Goetz bath products.

    Barry’s Boot Camp
    135 W. 20th St
    646-559-2721

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    Slane Jewelry Sample Sale

    By ManhattanMataHari

    There’s nothing quite like a piece of statement jewelry to put the final polish on your perfect outfit. Sometimes fashion jewelry can run into real jewelry prices. That’s whey we were excited to hear about the Slane sample sale.

     While Slake is not as well-known as Judith Ripka or Ippolita, they effectively combine silver and 18 karat gold with diamonds, freshwater pearls and colored gemstones to create elegant and classy pieces that blurs the line between fine and costume jewelry.

    Slane offers a variety of retail price points starting as low as $90 for their sterling collection to $9300 for a set of 18 karat gold bangles. With a50% to 70% discount everyone can find a bauble of their liking. Plus, we can’t help but feel good for supporting a company that proudly makes all their lines in the USA with an eco-friendly focus. Yes, they use sustainable metals with 100% recycled silver and 80% recycled gold. Now that’s a recycling program that Madison Avenue shoppers can readily buy into!

    Slane Sample Sale
    Thursday, March 1 to Saturday, March 3
    Thurs & Fri. 10am to 7pm, Sat. 11am to 6pm
    260 5th Avenue, Mezzanine (between 28-29 st)

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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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