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December 13, 2005

Freebies Flow on Rodeo Drive (L.A.)

You usually don’t get much for free on Rodeo Drive except for the view. But now shoppers who drop some cash in the neighborhood can head to the Two Rodeo courtyard on Dec. 14 for a gift bag filled with loot from Sonya Dakar, Bliss, Lancel and more (brought to you by yours truly, The Stylephile). Just bring receipts totaling $500 or more from the 60-plus stores participating in extended hours for the holidays to claim the freebies. Among the eligible shops are Barneys, Tiffany and Prada. Log onto lovebeverlyhills.org for more info

December 13, 2005 at 12:05 AM in SALES/EVENTS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Ready-to-Wear Yiddish

What do you get when you mix one mensch, two shiksas and some high-grade cotton? No, it's not a joke. It's Shtetlwear, a hilariously irreverent new line of tees and underwear celebrating what the founders call a "garrulous goulash of German and Hebrew." Yiddish phrases like "nisht gefidelt" ("get over it"), "vilde chia" ("wild beast") and "gornisht mit gornisht" ("it adds up to zero") adorn short- and long-sleeved tees for men and women, as well fuchsia panties for the ladies and black drawers for the guys. Stock up now for Hanukkah. $18-$29, shtetlwear.com

December 13, 2005 at 12:03 AM in OPENINGS/LAUNCHES | Permalink | Comments (0)

December 12, 2005

'Sideways' Sampler

Can’t wait until next harvest for another “Sideways”-inspired sojourn? Pick up this basket by liquor leader Wally’s Wine in the meantime. Included in the bounty is a copy of “Sideways” (the novel), signed by author Rex Pickett; Santa Barbara County's Sanford Pinot Noir and Gainey Chardonnay; and treats like Lazzaroni amaretti cookies, chocolate seashells and J&M wine biscuits. But absolutely, positively no Merlot. $115, wallywine.com

December 12, 2005 at 02:34 PM in PICK OF THE DAY | Permalink | Comments (0)

Weeklong Malandrino Markdowns (NYC)

Meetings can wait when there are Catherine Malandrino samples to be had during work hours. Today through Friday from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., pieces from the designer’s fall/winter '05 collection (sizes 2-12) will be going for wholesale and below. High-potential purchases include a silk chiffon La Bohème dress for $199 (regularly $595), a jacquard trench coat for $299 (regularly $795) and a Lorraine cowl neck sweater for $99 (regularly $325). Cash and credit cards accepted. 589 8th Ave., 2nd Floor

December 12, 2005 at 12:05 AM in SALES/EVENTS | Permalink | Comments (0)

J Brand Has You Pegged (L.A.)

Don't let the peg leg fool you — skinny jeans aren't just for skinny girls. See for yourself at Hillary Rush on Tuesday from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., when J Brand denim hosts a trunk show of their signature ultra-tapered jeans (Angelina’s a fan). Featured styles include the 12-inch (refers to the circumference of the hem), which is great for stuffing into boots, and the 14-inch cigarette pant that offers a sleek but not so severely tapered look for the uninitiated. Both are $140. Call (310) 858-1807 to RSVP, 8222 W. 3rd St.

December 12, 2005 at 12:03 AM in SALES/EVENTS | Permalink | Comments (0)

December 08, 2005

Carats in a Candle

Suddenly your $65 Jo Malone candle doesn’t seem all that outrageous. Jewelry designer Lana Fertelmeister, who works wonders in gold, has found yet another use for the metal: a limited-edition, hand-poured candle flecked with 24-carat gold flakes (yes, gold). The price? $165. So with 60 hours of burn time, you're looking at $2.75 an hour for a divine black-tea fragrance steeped in lavender, sweet rose, mandarin and peach. lanajewelry.com

December 8, 2005 at 06:22 PM in PICK OF THE DAY | Permalink | Comments (0)

Killer Rocks

Sure, it costs as much as a car. But it’s also nearly as big. UK jewel master Stephen Webster is dropping jaws once again with his new Femme Fatale ring, a stunner in white gold set with a signature "Webcut" 18-carat diamond. Angelenos can meet the designer and check out the entire Femme Fatale line at Neiman's in BevHills today and tomorrow. And don't let the price tag overwhelm you: Webster is open to customizing for clients with not-quite-so-steep budgets. $30,600; available at Maxfield, (310) 274-8800

December 8, 2005 at 04:01 PM in PICK OF THE DAY | Permalink | Comments (0)

Not Soap, Radio Tunes Into Bendel's (NYC)

The name might be a brain twister, but Not Soap, Radio's bath and body products are clear-cut winners. Stock up on fun bubble baths, body soufflés and sugar scrubs at trunk shows for the line at Henri Bendel Friday through Sunday (10 a.m.-9 p.m.). Goodies include retro-style gift-wrapping and samples of body polishes and moisturizers. Tip: Don't leave without trying the “I'm Not Here, I'm Really Walking the Red Carpet” body soufflé, a tub of swoon-inducing red-currant jasmine cream. 712 5th Ave., (212) 247-1100

December 8, 2005 at 12:05 AM in SALES/EVENTS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Me & Ro Accessorizes Melrose Place (L.A.)

It’s about time Me & Ro opened an L.A. outpost (the much-adored jewelry line already has outposts in NoLita and Miami). But all will be forgiven when the city’s style set sees that the Melrose Place space is Me & Ro’s largest to date. Opened just last week, the shop features an expansive assortment of one-of-a-kind and limited-edition pieces (thousand-year-old Tibetan coral beads anyone?), plus all of the regular collections and greater options for men. 8405 Melrose Pl., (323) 782-1071

December 8, 2005 at 12:03 AM in OPENINGS/LAUNCHES | Permalink | Comments (0)

Weekend Gem Bender (L.A.)

Jewelry hounds, put on some comfortable shoes this weekend. Start at Pagliei's holiday warehouse sale (4141 Redwood Ave.) on Friday (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) and Saturday (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) for 50%-90% off gems, handbags and knitwear. Take it to the Orpheum Lofts on Saturday (9 a.m.-9 p.m., 846 S. Broadway, Suite 705) for bright-hued treasures from Clyde & Bean, De La Vega handbags and clothing from Miguel Torres. Also on Saturday, jewelry maven Tiffini Dooris will host a local designer sale at her Venice studio (805 Brooks Ave.), with up to 75% off her intricate jewels, Luli Soy Candles, Erica Rose clothing and more. Laslty, save steam for Uyen-Uyen Designs' sale on Saturday and Sunday (11 a.m.-7 p.m., 1738 Kelton Ave.) for up to 70% off fall/winter designs.

December 8, 2005 at 12:01 AM in SALES/EVENTS | Permalink | Comments (0)