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

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December 12, 2005

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.

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December 08, 2005

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)

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.

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December 06, 2005

Third Street’s Buying Bash (L.A.)

You’ve contributed far too much of your paycheck to Melrose Heights lately (what with Marc, DVF, Temperley, et al). Spread the wealth to Third Street, which will hold its annual holiday shopping event/block party on Thursday from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Score deals from more than 30 stores between LaCienega and Fairfax, including faves like Hillary Rush, Polkadots & Moonbeams, Zipper, Aero & Co. and Joan's on Third. Expect treats, cocktails and music to accompany your buying spree.

December 6, 2005 at 12:05 AM in SALES/EVENTS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Two Trunks Worth Raiding (L.A.)

Fighting over the last cashmere sweater at the mall is just unseemly. Try shopping the more civilized trunk show this week. Melrose Avenue's Creatures of Comfort will be showcasing Grey Ant's holiday collection on Thursday from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., when buyers can find increasingly wearable pieces without loss of the designer's signature daring. A little further west, Holiday Boutique will host Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent trunk shows Thursday (10 a.m.-9 p.m.) and Friday (10 a.m.-6 p.m.), with champagne and discounts all around on ready-to-wear and an inspiring new shoe collection.

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December 01, 2005

Must-Shop Events on the Left Coast … (L.A.)

Talk about naturally stylish — no one captures natural forms like antlers and octopi more creatively than Carol Cotu, the local designer behind Reform jewelry. Don’t miss the line’s biannual sample sale on Saturday from 1 p.m. -9 p.m. at Find Bazaar (pay $2 to shop). In other must-shop news, EM Productions is holding its own sample sale today and tomorrow from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. in the Cooper Building. Snag some of L.A.’s best, including Louis Verdad, Grey Ant, Madley and Pegah Anvarian. Reform: 1161 Logan St.; EM Productions: 860 S. Los Angeles St., Suite 216

December 1, 2005 at 12:03 AM in SALES/EVENTS | Permalink | Comments (0)

... and the Right Coast (NYC)

New Yorkers, no need to feel left out of the sale frenzy: First up, check out Nathan & Moe's beachy jewels at two holiday trunk shows on Sunday (1 p.m.-7 p.m.) and Monday (11 a.m.-8 p.m.), with prices below retail. Also, the Agent 011 showroom might have just opened this fall, but they're already sample sale-ing like pros. Today through Saturday from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., get 70% off ready-to-wear, jewelry and other accessories from Karanina, Kale, Tamsen and more. Nancy & Moe: 183 E. 85th St., Apt. 9L; Agent 011: 42 Greene St., Loft 4

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November 29, 2005

Marc Markdowns and Stella Steals (L.A. and NYC)

Yes, you vowed to not shop for yourself until after the holidays. But that was before you found out that Marc and Stella are having such terrific winter sales. Save up to 40% off Marc Jacobs Collection fall apparel and shoes at the Mercer Street and Melrose Place boutiques until everything runs out. Ditto at Stella McCartney's West 14th Street and Beverly Boulevard shops, but with savings lowered to 60% in January for anything leftover.

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