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    Woodbury Memorial Day Weekend 5/23

    If you happen to not be heading out East to the Hamptons you can always head North to Woodbury Commons for their Memorial Day Weekend sale. From Friday, May 23 to Monday, May 26 you can enjoy extra discounts at your favorite outlet stores. The stores are offering an additional 25% to 75% savings for the holiday weekend. To see a list of stores and their special promotions: Click Here.

    Notably missing from the list are some of our favorite premium shops. To save you time I made some calls and here is the dirt:

    Space (845) 928-3706, the store that carries Prada and Miu Miu, just got a shipment of clothing and bags that will be priced 75% off the outlet price. The boxes have yet to be unpacked but I was told the merchandise will be on the sales floor tomorrow.

    Chanel (845) 928-1550, is adding extra discounts to accessories, shoes and ready-to-wear ranging from 40% to 60% off outlet prices. Jewelry will be marked down an extra 50% and clothing 40%. Their Spring/Summer ’07 collection of shoes will be marked down 40%. A scattering of bags from the 2002 to 2006 collections will be discounted 60%.

    Dior (845) 928-4602, is taking an additional 25% to 75% off of everything in the store. Their bag inventory includes Jean, Trotter, Buckle and Saddle. Woman’s ready-to-wear Fall 2007 will be discounted 25% off. Anything older than 2007 is 75% off. Shoes are 25% off and boots are 40% to 50% off.

    Bottega Veneta (845) 928-4563, is offering a 25% to 75% savings off their regular outlet discount of 30% below retail. There are lots of bags in the purples, pinks, greens and light brown families coming from the 2006 and 2007 Spring collections. Bag discounts range from 25% to 40% off on bags older than Fall/Winter 2006. There are not many classic bags in stock but you can find some Campanas (not fully woven) and Venetas (with starbursts cut-outs). Ready-to-wear from the Spring 2007 collection is discounted 40% off. Older collections are being discounted 70%.

    Here is a list of all the outlet’s phone numbers. If you can’t make the drive there’s always Fed-ex…

    True Love

    Every girl needs a pick-me-up after a long day of shopping. On 69th street– just West of Madison– there is a jewel box of a chocolate store, Debauve & Gallais. This chocolatier has been around for over 200 years but didn’t open a store outside of France until 2004. These chocolates are truly excellent and represent an artisanal tradition that spans seven generations.

    Their chocolates have an intense rich flavor that can satisfy any sweet tooth with just one bite. D&G (the chocolatier, not the Italian fashion company) offers chocolates that are simultaneously dark and bitter. You can even find chocolates made with 99% cocoa. The truffles are so rich that you don’t really know what hit you until it’s gone.

    With its treasures priced at $134 a pound, Debauve & Gallais is a pure indulgence. A box of just four chocolates will set you back $16 but …Yum!

    Michael Kors 50% off in Progress

    Michael Kors stores, the ones that carry his haute collection, already has their presale in progress. The entire Spring/Summer selection is 50% off. All styles of bags, shoes, and jewelry are also half-off. The only department not included in the sale is sunglasses. There’s still a lot of selection to choose from. Presale items can be taken home or shipped when the sale officially starts on Friday.

    Contact: Christina 212-452-4685

    How to Rogan for Target

    For weeks we’ve been hearing about the eco-friendly line of clothing Rogan Gregory designed for Target. Racked has been blogging about it for months and counting down the minutes for the Barney’s LA and NY launch. I’ve seen 1000 word reviews of the clothes, not that I’ve had the patience to read them.

    Well, the aforementioned line is finally on the racks of your local Target and I have to say it’s quite impressive. There are several great basic pieces that can be dressed up or down. The cloths are versatile as can be. My favorite is this woven shirtdress ($39.99) that can be styled very Madison Avenue. First remove the belt and add something unique, like a Hermes Collier de Chien belt, match it with a neutral slide and a canvas tote. Perfection! That’s how we roll here on Madison…
    XOXO
    Lila

    Fendi Markdown at Woodbury Common 5/19

    The Fendi store at Woodbury Common outlet is having a sale from May 19 to June 1. All current handbags and leather goods will be an additional 15% off. All shoes and ready-to-wear are an additional 20% off. Their older style bags and leather goods– like Chefs, Crossword bags, Love Letter Cutches, Baguetts and Sellerias–are all marked down to 60% off retail.

    For more information you can call the outlet store at (845) 928-5455.

    $100 Manolos on NM.com

    I was browsing through the Neiman Marcus site today and I kept seeing Manolos pop up for just around $100. Seems like they are cleaning out the stock room and throwing limited inventory on the site. Afterall, fall shipments are on their way.

    Right now they have these Metallic d’Orsay Pump’s, which were originally $630.00 but now just $110.00. There are only size 9s and 10s left. Get clicking quickly. Earlier they had red and tan Manolo Mary Jane’s for $130, normally $755. Keep checking– they might pop up again.

    Prada, Gucci, YSL Pre-Sale Details

    Here’s the information you asked for regarding the pre-sales that all begin next week:

    Prada: 50% off most Spring/Summer clothing and shoes. There will be some bags on sale too but it’s been a hot bag season and there’s not much left.

    Contact: Christina 212-327-4200

    Gucci: Spring/Summer is mostly 40% off including many styles of bags and shoes. They are are trying to keep the pre-sale on the down-low and one sales person I spoke to denied it.  Not to worry, the sales manager verified everything we needed to know. If there’s something you want call first thing Monday and insist they put it aside for you.

    Contact: Maura 212-717-2619

    Yves Saint Laurent: Spring/Summer will be mostly 40% off including many styles of bags and shoes. The only bag NOT included in the sale is the Muse2. Tributes, Uptowns, Downtowns (even black and white) and Overseas WILL BE included in the sale. I saw the sale list and it’s long. Knock yourself out.

    Conact: Charles 212-988-3821

    Remember to say that Lila sent you. E-mail me and let me know how how you do.
    XOXO
    Lila