Showing posts with label Shopping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shopping. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

A Blog That Has the Inside Scoop on Luxury Brands Sales

"Madison Avenue Spy" has its finger on the fashion pulse.   This blog tracks some of the most coveted sales in New York City and online.  When you scan this blog, you will find a wealth of information, including sales by Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Pucci and Dolce and Gabbana, just to name a few.  "Madison Avenue Spy" also reports whenever price increases on Chanel's purses take place.  She also reports on other categories within shopping such as Friends and Family sales by stores like Sephora, Saks, Seven for All Mankind and Bloomingdales.  "Madison Avenue Spy" does all the legwork for you and all you need to do is subscribe to receive the information and shop whenever the mood strikes you.

This blog was founded by Hayley Corwick, aka "Lila Delilah," a former fashion journalist. She is frequently mentioned in the New York Times in the "Style" Section.   If you are interested in reading or subscribing to her blog, visit: http://madisonavespy.blogspot.com/search/label/Budget.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Some Whimsical Clutches to Add to Your Collection

photo credit: www.katespade.com. Clutch is priced at $295 not including tax  and shipping




 
       CHA CHA CHOCOLATE!

Just in time for the Holidays!  Kate Spade has designed  a series of bags inspired by one of women's biggest loves--Chocolate. The Chacha Chocolate collection features  items like fun clutches and shopper totes that you can use to accessorize your wardrobe or add to your growing bag collection.   The clutch featured to your left is perfect for  a cocktail party and goes well with your chocolate martini. 


for more information or www.katespade.com.




Saturday, March 19, 2011

Help the New York City Economy by Helping the Japanese Earthquake Victims

What's a good way to help New York City while donating to the Japanese Relief Fund?  Try shopping.

Several Japanese establishments are donating a portion of their proceeds to the Japanese earthquake victims through special sales and events.  A listing of these establishments are listed below and will be updated as I get additional information:

Cadaques Tapas Bar: 188 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY, http://www.cadaquesny.com/. 30% of proceeds go to Japanese Red Cross.

Japan Society:  333 East 47th Street, NYC,  (212) 832-1155. http://www.japansociety.org/.  The Japan Society will donate 50% of its ticket and admission sales towards the earthquake victims from March 14-June 30. Also, check out its newest exhibition, "Bye Bye Kitty!!! Between Heaven and Hell in Japanese Conteporary Art."

Megu: 62 Thomas Street and 845 United Nations Plaza at 47th Street, 212-964-7777, www.megurestaurants.com will donate 5% of all beverage sales through March 20 to the Japanese Red Cross to help with relief efforts.

Nobu:  105 Hudson Street, 212-219-0500. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the earthquake fund with their special omakase menu.  www.noburestaurants.com.

Havana Central:  Multiple locations in New York  City:  http://www.havanacentral.com/.  From March23-March 30, this Cuban restaurant will donate a portion of its proceeds to the Relief Efforts.

Brooklyn Brewery:    March 28 at 7PM.  79 N. 11th Street~ Brooklyn, NY 11211~ Brewers for Brewers: Japan benefit.  New York brewers- Sixpoint, Brooklyn, Heartland, Kelso, and Empire along with Lagunitas, The Good Beer Seal, and the NY State Brewers Association are hosting a beer and food event. 6 breweries, food from the meat hook, local Japanese restaurants , more. All proceeds will be directly deposited into a special account " kiuchi brewery earthquake fund" set up by the us importer of Hitachino, B United Imports.  Visit:  https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/166978 for more information.

Terroir:  www.wineisterroir.com All proceeds from its $6 YFC Yoshi Fried Chicken will be donated to the Fund. 

Muji USA: 3 Locations in NYC:   620 8th Ave, NYC (212) 382-2300 and 250 W 39th St # 605, NYC (646) 366-0515; 16 West 19th Street, New York - (212) 414-9024.

$10 of your purchase of a DIY child chair will benefit the earthquake relief fund. www.muji.us

Philip Lim:  At the showroom, 260 W. 39th Street, 17th floor (between 7th and 8th Avenue)

Sample sale will benefit the red cross (March 24-March 25) 10AM-6:00PM

 





If you are having an event or fundraiser, please let me know.