Italian Designer Sale at Loehmann’s!

Every fashionista in NYC knows that if you want designer brands at shockingly low discount prices, you head to Loehmann’s. Whether you are looking for oversized Chloe Sunglasses, Seven brand jeans, or a Valentino evening dress, Loehmann’s has it all at a fraction of the price. One of my favorite sections is shoes, as it’s filled with the latest styles of leather boots, classic pumps, and strappy summer sandals.

Right now, shoppers have the chance to shop Italian designers at up to 85 percent off! New fashions are arriving from Moschino, Versace, Just Cavalli, Philosophy, Valentino, and Plein Sud. I suggest the Chelsea location ay 7th Avenue and 16th Street, right nearby space for lease 88 7th Avenue. A gorgeous ready to go built out space with a spiral staircase and full kitchen, it’s ideal for expanding your restaurant!

-Caitlin

Independent Retail Week 2009!

Kaight boutique, just one of the participants in Independent Retail Week.

Over 70 local retailers throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn will be offering sales, events, and retail demonstrations to celebrate Independent Retail Week from Novermber 14th-20th. Held in conjunction with New York Entrepreneur Week, the retail extravaganza supports local businesses while giving us shoppers plenty of benefits!

Participating retailers include Loopy Mango, MEG, Kaight, Zachary’s Smile, The Dressing Room, and the Steven Alan Showroom. On Tuesday November 17th, make sure to visit Plaza Too from 7-9pm for “Shop for a Cause.” Hosted by the FEED Project, the organization invites you to enjoy cupcakes, sangria, and fashion, while helping out a good cause.

Another notable event, the “Handbag Designer Debut” will kick off on Friday November 18th at Sarar at 375 Madison Avenue. Enjoy 50 percent off SARAR merchandise, complimentary drinks, and a goodie bag! From 6-8pm join the celebration and see the debut of a new handbag collection!

For a complete list of all sales, events, and participating retailers visit the Independent Retail Week’s website.

-Caitlin

Hillary Flowers Celebrates Anniversary with Sale!

One of Besen Retail’s favorite shops in the city, Hillary Flowers Boutique on the Lower East Side, is celebrating its second anniversary throughout November. Hillary is offering 20 percent off merchandise for the entire month of November! The shop has been very successful despite the recession, selling jewelry, clothing, and other accessories.

I met with Hilary last month to learn more about her shop and her one-of-a-kind retail concept. She uses what is called a “rent-a-rack” system, where upcoming designers can rent a portion of the shop to sell their items,  testing the market for their products. If you are anything like me, you want to buy unique items that you won’t see on every other New Yorker, and Flower’s boutique is the place to find it. Need a party dress for an upcoming birthday or event? Hillary says that most of her clients hit up her store for just that.

Take a walk down to 40 Clinton Street, and stop in for this sale. Visit www.hillaryflowers.com for more info, or my article “Hillary Flowers: Unique and Chic.”

-Caitlin

Michael’s Moves to Manhattan

Display inside the new Michael’s on the Upper West Side

Bring out your creative side with the grand opening of Michael’s, a craft superstore that recently made its way to the Upper West Side. The giant shop filled with all the paint, knitting materials, and holiday decor you could ever imagine is currently holding their pre-grand opening until October 24th. The pre-ribbon cutting event includes the “make your own sale” in which any one regular priced item is 40 percent off. To get this deal, grab a flyer from someone standing outside the store or one of the nearby subway entrances.

On Sunday October 25th, the ribbon will be cut at the grand opening, followed by a week of free events. Attend the in-store adult mask making demo conducted by Jo Pearson at 2pm, then on Monday Martha Stewart will be in store at 5pm signing copies of her new book, Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Crafts. On Wednesday at 5pm, Jo Pearson will be teaching “duck-tivities” or how to create items with duck tape. For fabulous discounts and free events, make sure to stop by Michael’s at 808 Columbus Avenue, just a couple blocks away from available space for lease 2626 Broadway.

-Caitlin

October is the Time for Spa Savings!

Saving money can be pretty too, and this month there are lots of pretty ways to save. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Pretty in Pink will offer 31 days of $31 spa treatments. The Beauty Jewel Spa in the West Village (nearby featured space 24 Horatio Street) is offering Brazilian waxes, express facials, and lip, chin and eyebrow waxes, usually priced between $50-75. The Randee Elaine Salon offers fabulous skin services also for just $31, including a microdermabrasion facial, deep pore cleansing facial with oxygen treatment, and laseer hair removal all normally $110-199.  Needing a little glow as it gets cooler? City Sun, nearby featured space 2626 Broadway on the Upper West Side will give you premium tanning or spray tanning, normally each $78.

“Spa Week”  runs from October 12-18th. Full service treatments will only cost $50 at New York’s top salons and spas, including Claudalie Vinotherapy Spa, Lia Schorr Day Spa, Ling Skin Care, Jurlique, Clarins Skin Spa, and SHIZUKA. Treatments available range from facials to massages, and manicures to botox.  

The last pretty deal of October is even cheaper than the first two. SpaSally’s is sponsoring $25 Tuesdays, in which different New York spas will offer treatments for only $25 each Tuesday of the month. Go to Essential Spa next Tuesday for the $25 Bath Pass for two, including a sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi for you and a friend, regualrly priced at $90.

Book your appointments now because deals like this go quickly!

-Caitlin

Sample Sale Quick Tip!

Run down to Orchard Street, just a few blocks from featured space 75 Orchard Street! Suite Orchard is offering up to 70% off designers like Rag & Bone, Loeffler Randall, Sonia Rykiel, and their own Soni & Cindy collections. New items are added weekly. The sale is ongoing at 145 Orchard and Rivington.

-Caitlin

Suite Orchard