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    Hermès Sale Strikes Again

    Get your waiting-in-line-for-a-long-time shoes ready because Hermes is hosting another sale. This bi-annual event usually draws huge crowds the first day and then eases off into the weekend. If you’re planning on going tomorrow, for the first public day, you can expect to wait in line for about two hours.

    The sale runs through Sunday and past experience has proved that waiting a few days can reduce your wait exponentially. Shoppers who attended today’s by invitation only “private sale” report back that there were more leather bags than ever. Bags range from 40% to 60% off retail and include, Bombay, Vespa, Evelyene, Trims, Omni-Bus and many briefcases.

    For the first time there is a great selection of enamel bracelets that are 40% off retail. Then there are the standard ties, scarves and old ready-to-wear.

    With discounts like these, in an economy like this, it’s hard to believe that Hermes continues to report increased sales!?

    Hermes Sample Sale
    When: 9/23/09-9/27/09, Wed. 9am-6pm, Thurs. 9am-8pm, Fri. & Sat. 9am -6pm, Sun. 1pm-5pm
    Where: The Metropolitan Pavilion 123 West 18th Street (btwn 6th & 7th ave)

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    Retail Therapy: Stephanie Rosenbloom

    Retail Therapy is a weekly column where we ask fashion insiders for their shopping secrets. This week, Stephanie Rosenbloom, the retail reporter for the business desk of The New York Times shares her shopping insight. Prior to joining the business desk in 2008, Stephanie wrote for the The Times’ Thursday and Sunday Styles sections. So you better bet she knows her fashion and her deals.

    Your most prized “deal?”
    A black, leather Versace corset belt. I was shopping with my mother who spied it on a mannequin tucked away in a discount shop.

    Biggest regret that you didn’t purchase?

    I’ve never regretted *not* buying something. I do, however, regret buying several things. Like bellbottom jeans.

    This season you’re looking for a great deal on what item?

    A white wool coat to replace the Nicole Farhi stunner I’ve had for nearly a decade.

    What’s your number one shopping tip?

    The only opinion that matters in the dressing room is yours. Not your friend’s. Not the sales associate’s. Yours.

    What’s your biggest weakness?

    1970s costume jewelry by the designer Razza.

    Is there an item for which you never mind paying full price?

    The New York Times

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    Tag Heuer Friends and Family

    Apperently LVMH has a secret employee site, which discounts some of their top brand names. We were recently tipped off to the site, which is currently hosting a Tag Heuer friends and family sale where prices are about 50% off retail. Just go to lvmhpartners.com and type in the Access Key: ffsalefall09. The sale runs until Wednesday, September 30th and shipping is even included in the price.

    After a good look through the inventory we suggest going for the $4,100 Monaco, which is reduced to $1,500. The denim strap is a bit tragic and should be replaced, however, the watch is still an amazing deal. If a grand is out of budget try the red Formula 1, which is $450 from $700.

    In the meantime, we are going to keep checking back for the Dior section. Imagine getting Dior high boots for 75% off!

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    Fashion Week: Maria Pinto

    Everyone who saw Maria Pinto’s fashion presentation– think fashion art gallery in place of a runway show– had the same sentiment… wow! The swanky collection can take you to any event imaginable. Lady’s lunch, check. Wedding, check. Red carpet, check. Black tie, check. You get the picture.

    Maria Pinto Spring 2010

    Who is the customer: Mrs. Obama was a Maria Pinto client even before our president announced his candidacy.

    Why buy: You love dressing up

    What to buy: Start your Maria Pinto collection with a strong and stylish pant suit.

    Bypass: Fringe that gets weighed down by itself

    Contribution to fashion: Showing us that getting dressed up and looking beautiful is not a uniform.

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    Fashion Week: 3.1 Philip Lim

    The best tweet of the day was from CutBlog, “We’re having a seizure, and it’s because we’re sitting near Leighton Meester’s traveling army of flashbulbs @ Lim. #nyfw.”
    We almost spit our water out on the blond sitting in front of us. I’m sure she would not have been happy.

    3.1 Philip Lim Spring 2010

    Who is the customer: Everyone from Gossip Girls to Housewives

    Why buy: Looking fashionable made easy

    What to buy: Layered fringe dresses

    Bypass: Pleated trousers

    Contribution to fashion: A sprinkle of Rodarte and a splash of Prada and you get Philip’s spring 2010 collection. Fashionable in every way!

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    Bergdorf Beauty Gift Cards

    Bergdorf is hosting a beauty “event” where you get between 10% and 20% back in gift cards. The promotion runs from September 16th until September, 20th.

    The breakdowns are below but strangly enough the best deal comes if you spend just $100 and you get $25 back, or 25% of your puchase value. If you spend $1,000, however, you get back just $100, or 10% of your purchase value. The more money you spend, the less you get!?

    Spend $100 get a $25 gift card
    Spend $500 get a $50 gift card
    Spend $750 get a $75 gift card
    Spend $1000 get a $100 gift card

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    Juicy Couture Friends and Family

    Juicy Couture is hosting a friends and family sale where everything is 30% off. The promotion runs from September 16th to September 22nd and is only valid at Juicy Couture retail locations. The previous friends and family sale was in March and the discount was only 25% off. So take advantage of the additional savings and buy your kids some great fall clothing.

    The kid’s stuff is really cute, huh?

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    Fashion Week: Dennis Basso

    Dennis Basso is a quintessential New York garmento. He loves fashion, loves making women look beautiful and loves the process of constructing gorgeous fashion. If you have the chance, go inside the Madison Avenue store he is likely to be there helping customers get exactly the right fit. And don’t be surprised if he offers you a piece of cheese cake too.

    Dennis Basso 2010

    Who is the customer: Women with 10 carats on their finger. That’s carat with a C, not a K.

    Why buy: You’re going to the Cannes Film Festival, the Met Ball or you love to dress up

    What to buy: We are crushing on this water color floral gown.

    Bypass: Jeans. These dresses make you want to dress up every day of the week.

    Contribution to fashion: Dennis is a furrier by trade but these dresses remind us of Oscar de la Renta. Don’t be surprised to see these looks showing up on red carpets throughout award season.

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