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    June 20, 2008

    I Spy: Chanel Rain Boots

    Paige Turner picked up these very cool Chanel boots on sale at Bergdorfs. Turns out, Saks and every other store in the universe still has them at full price. You might want to head over to Bergies if you happen to have your eyes set on these chic wellies.



    Regular price: $275
    Bergdorfs: $192
    Splashing in puddles has never been so much fun. Don't wait long though. Paige reports that there are not too many left....
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    June 19, 2008

    Saks ECG Event 7/24

    The next Saks "Spend Some Get Some" event is going to be July 24th. I know it's a ways away but people often want to time their purchases right so they can maybe get some extra spending dough.

    I don't know the what the levels will be but the last event in May was very generous and was as follows:

    $250 to $499 = $25
    $500 to $999 = $75
    $1000 to $1999 = $150
    $2000 to $2999 = $350
    $3000 to $4999 = $600
    $5000 or more = $1000

    Those who are not familiar with the Spend-Some-Get-Some lingo can think of it like this-- you buy a $3000 Chanel bag and you get a $600 gift card, which makes your Chanel pumps absolutely free....
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    June 17, 2008

    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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    June 17, 2008

    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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    June 16, 2008

    Barney’s 2nd Markdown In Progress

    Barney's has put their foot forward and started their second markdown for savings up to 60% off. The sale is also at Barneys.com. All things being equal I still think Saks has better markdowns. Don't forget to shop around before putting down the credit card. We are still waiting for Bergdorfs to join in. I'll let you know as soon as they do.

    xoxo,
    Lila

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    June 13, 2008

    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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    June 12, 2008

    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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    June 12, 2008

    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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