I love jewelry.  If you want to tempt yourself with some compelling values from jewelry designers like Gurhan, Temple St. Clair and Me & Ro, check out the special values section at www.ylang23.com.  This is a website that sells an amazing assortment of both established and up and coming jewelry designers.  While you’re in the mood, you may also want to look at the sale section at www.fragments.com.  This site also sells designer jewelry, but Fragments also has a good assortment of fashion jewelry if you are looking for something fun for summer.  Happy Shopping.

Devi Kroell has resigned from her namesake company.  Kroell is best known for her exotic skin hobo bags and wood and crystal clutches.  I covet her wood clutches.  A designer of Austrian decent, she started her business is 2004 and won a 2006 CFDA award.  She has two U.S. stores, one on Madison Avenue in New York and one in the Forum Shops in Las Vegas.  Industry observers are guessing that she had a falling out with her financial backers. Sad, sad, sad.

All of these sites have some gems hidden among the things you probably don’t want.  I spotted some handsome Gucci handbag styles at www.bergdorfgoodman.com and lots and lots of Christian Louboutin styles at www.barneys.com.  Remember, I didn’t say that the Gucci and Louboutin’s were affordable, just on sale!

I am loving the site www.theoutnet.com  I ordered two Pucci items recently (sorry I must have Pucci on my mind).  For both orders, the items shipped the same day that I ordered them and I received them each the next day after ordering.  I returned one of the items and the company processed my return right away and notified me by email.  Why can’t everyone offer service like this?

TheOutNet.com is the sister site to www.netaporter.com. When items on Net-A-Porter go on sale, they are moved to TheOutNet site.  If you sign up for email notifications (like I did) they send an email whenever new sale items hit the site.

Net-A-Porter carries high end designers -everyone from Alexander McQueen to Zac Posen.  They are known for carrying high fashion pieces and for their excellent service.  They offer same day delivery in London and New York.

I am happy to report that their great service extends to their sale site.  Take a peek at www.theoutnet.com now!

Barneys New York is opening a new Co-op store in Brooklyn, New York in the Cobble Hill neighborhood in September.  They are also planning to open a Co-op in August in Santa Monica, California in Santa Monica Place.

Saks Fifth Avenue, sadly is closing their store in San Diego at the Fashion Valley Mall.  The store is planed to close mid July.  In Portland, Oregon, both the women’s and men’s stores will close in July as well.  These closings are part of Saks strategy to focus resources on their most productive stores.

If you like Pucci dresses, cover-ups and scarves like I do, there are a lot of cute items currently for sale on ebay.  It looks to me like there is one online merchant who must have bought some Pucci overstock that they are now selling on eBay.  They have an especially good assortment of pareos and scarves.  Their return policy is credit only so if you buy from them, choose carefully.  Happy Shopping.

Hi everyone.  Starting this Thursday, May 13th, Neiman Marcus is having their First Call sale in stores and online.    You can save as much as 40% on select designer sportswear, couture apparel and eveningwear, dress collections, and career and contemporary sportswear.  Save as much as 33% off select ladies shoes and intimate apparel.  Save as much as 30% off select designer jewelry.  Children’s apparel selections are 25% off.

Shoppers who can make it into the store the first day of the sale, May 13th - will have the benefit of choosing from merchandise that will be on sale one day only and then return to their regular prices on Friday, May 14th.

Hope to see you there!

Saks Fifth Avenue is offering a “sneak peak” at sale merchandise starting tomorrow, Thursday May 6th through Saturday, May 8th.  SaksFirst card holders also get double points on purchases.  Selections for Men and Women are 30% to 40% off.  The sale is advertised publicly to start Saturday, May 8th.

Ralph Lauren stores are also having a sale for men, women, children and the home.  Thursday, May 6th through Monday, May 10th, Spring merchandise is 30% off.  Regular customers received a card in the mail for an additional 15% off already reduced prices.  If you see something you like in the boutiques, it can’t hurt to ask your sales associate for the extra discount.  If you want to shop online , enter code MAY0610 at checkout on RalphLauren.com.

Someone please post a comment and explain to me why I saw these people lined up outside the Abercrombie & Fitch store on Fifth Avenue in New York City!

Abercrombie & Fitch, NYC

Anthony Nak is going out of business.  They have been running an online sale offering 50% to 80% off for some time now.  There are still many great styles left.

Anthony Nak is designed by two Austin, Texas artisans.  Their styles are delicate and showcase semi-precious stones encased in chain link 18k gold.  Their styles are known for their fluidity and have a distinctive look.  My friend Ami is a fan and she reminded me about this great sale!  Check it out at www.anthonynak.com