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    Mikimoto Private Sale

    I have this friend Cynthia who is under the impression that Mikimoto “makes” the best pearls on earth. “Mikimoto has the best pearls,” Cynthia asserts. “I can pick out a Mikimoto pearl from across the street.” 

    Just for the record, dear Cynthia, pearls –like diamonds –come from nature. Like diamonds, pearls are graded. Mikimoto happens to just use the highest quality. Either way, you will be excited to know that Mikimoto is having a private sale.

    The sale is Thursday, June 19 from 10am to 7pm and Friday, June 20 from 10am and 3pm. 
    680 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor 
    (between 53rd and 54th Streets)
    Lots of rules. I hope you can remember them all.

    • Invitation only. Try to snag one from a person leaving or make nice with security. You can always use the “my friend is waiting for me inside” line.
    • Credit cards only
    • No exchanges or returns
    • No holds
    • No shipping
    • Admittance will be admitted by capacity.  There may be a wait.
    • All overcoats and large bags will have to be checked
    Cynthia, good luck. Your opera length strand may be waiting…

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    The Same Game 6/17

    I really “need” a new beach bag and usually love what Prada puts out for cruise in the Spring. This year I was very on the fence about this woven nylon shopper. It’s cute but too small to be a real beach bag. (I like a big towel and big sunglasses!) I figured if the bag got cheap enough I might make the leap.

    So lets play the same game. 

    Originally this Prada Woven Shopper was $1295 (small) and $1650 (large):

    NeimanMacus.com: $1088 (small)
    Barneys.com: $659  (larger)

    Prada: $910 (small) $1155 (large)
    Saks: $667 (large–NY is sold out but it’s available in Beverly Hills and Boca)
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    D&G Friends and Family 70% Off

    You guys are kind of on your own with this one. 

    Isaac Brown graciously sent over his Dolce & Gabbana friends and family invitation, which gives you access to 70% off Spring/Summer 2008 merchandise. With the discount dresses are around $450, skirts about $230, shoes $150 and bags are about $300. Brown says the men’s selection is top notch. So we’ll call this an equal opportunity post, although I don’t know the price range of men’s items.

    The Madison Avenue Spy rules are as follows: 
    1. Tell nobody where you got this.
    2. It must be printed out.
    3.  Don’t complain back to me if the sales people give you problems. I, along with one friend, just tested it out but once this is out in the world wide web I have no control.
    The sale runs through Sunday. Have a fun weekend. 
    Here is the magic invitation: 

    Contact: Cono 212-249-4100

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    Thank You Racked

    Dear Sweet Friends at Racked,
    I wanted to make a public thank you for being so supportive of Madison Avenue Spy.
    If you’re game I would love to round up Trance (my indentured man servant/driver) and see if he could wrangle me a passport to go south of 14th Street.
    Besides holding all the inside info on shopping, word has it that you have great food sources. Everyone knows journalists love to eat!
    Let me know if you’re game.
    xoxo
    Lila

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    Cosmetic Discounts

    Hey, beauty girls (and guys.)
    I have discounts on cosmetics for you…

    Kiehl’s is offering 20% off all purchases at freestanding stores and kiehls.com, between 6/14 and 6/18. Seems like you need to print this out to get the discount. Online users use the code FAMILY upon checkout and also receive free ground shipping on orders over $35.

    In addition. MAC is holding a friends and family event where you can save 15% off from 6/11 to 6/16. Same deal. Not valid at department stores but only MAC freestanding stores. Click here to print the coupon and find store locations.

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    Gucci 2nd Markdown

    Maura at Gucci called today and said that they are adding another markdown starting Thursday. Most of the merchandise that is now 40% off will be 60% off.

    This $1195 rose colored silk shantung top is $1195 today and will be about $479 tomorrow. Go crazy. At these prices you can afford to buy almost anything that tickles your fancy. Gucci-coochi-coo.

    Contact: Maura 212-717-2619

    As a side note. I was at Bergdorfs –not Bergdofs as yesterday’s typo stated– and they are not yet starting their 2nd markdown. Sounds like it’s still about two weeks away. For the meantime, stick with Neiman Marcus’ 2nd markdown rather than BG’s lame 40% off.

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    Neiman Marcus 2nd Markdown

    Once one store starts a second markdown, the rest come following. Today it’s Neiman Marcus who is marking down the goods. The sale starts Thursday and you can expect to find most Spring/Summer merchandise reduced an additional 25% off.  

    The presale is underway so quickly speed dial Short Hills. Just keep in mind that Saks’ sale starts Wednesday and seems like a better deal with their 33% discount. Don’t forget to shop around. 
    (I don’t know if Bergdorfs is running the same sale but will post an update tomorrow.)
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