BY KAREN YOUNG
This week we’ve found an array of sales — from fashion forward to textiles, earthquake prep to an environmental PC freebie, and a great deal on one of L.A.’s “it” handbag manufacturers.
Chan Luu Bracelet
SIMPLY FABULOUS SALE FINDS: Mimi and Hy in Studio City is having a 30%-80% sale on select items to make room for even more fabulous items at this very select shop. Some great sale finds include: Lamb watches by Gwen Stefani, Agent Provocateur candles (found at Neiman-Marcus and Barneys), Tarina Tarintino hair accessories and jewelry, Chan Luu bracelets and necklaces, Malin & Goetz shampoo and skin products, wallets, bags, select clothing, PJs and lots more! 12216 Ventura Blvd. Studio City (818) 761-2202 www.mimiandhy.com
PROCTOR AND GAMBLE AT GELSONS: Check out this week’s Gelson’s flyer. Purchase $25 worth of Proctor and Gamble products in one transaction and receive a free Black and Decker Lights Out Autoswitch by mail or purchase $45 and receive two. It’s the light switch that turns on and off according to motion. It retails for $29.95 each. Proctor and Gamble makes most everything you buy (Bounce, Bounty, Clairol, Cascade, Charmin, Dawn, Downy, Duracell, Pampers, Crest, Oral B, Oil of Olay, to name a few). See the store manager at any Gelsons for details.
Villa Firenze
TOO LAZY TO MOVE IT SALE: Villa Firenze is closing its ‘pop-up’ store in Studio City at the end of the this month so they are increasing their discounts even more. Come in for 10 to 40% off the already discounted prices of 50-80% off ready-made products. Linens, pillows, tabletop, curtains, gift top, home accessories and more. All sales final. No exchanges . No refunds. Cash or Credit Cards only. Cash discount 2%. No special orders taken at the store during the sale. Villa Firenze is a wholesale manufacturer that has supplied home textiles to stores such as Expo Design Center, The Great Indoors, Z Gallerie and Anthropologie. The North Hollywood location is open for buying and orders. Sale only at: 12144 Ventura Blvd Studio City. By appointment on Monday. Open Tues-Fri – 10:30am-7pm Sat 10am-6pm Sunday 11-5pm (818) 503-9143. www.villafirenzeonline.com
EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS: Reader Martha Bissell brought this to our attention. The 99 Cent Only Stores have set up “Earthquake Preparedness Headquarters” at its locations packed with all kinds of necessities for emergencies — at the .99 cent price point, of course. Martha reported, “After Sunday’s rumbler, I thought I should check it out. The highlight, for me, was a stack of little Johnson and Johnson hard-shelled 12 piece first aid kits, perfect sized for kids’ backpacks or my purse. I keep a proper first aid kit in the trunk, but it’s great to have something handy for the little ‘owies.’ The mini kit sells for $4.80 on Amazon and I was able to get enough for everyone for .99 each. There are small rolls of decent duct tape, as well as little pump bottles of hand sanitizer. The big ones are too big for the individual kits, but perfect for home, office and school.”
Junior Drake
DOWNTOWN, BUT SO WORTH IT: The Junior Drake Handbag Sale is April 9-11.Take 65%-90% off amazing leather handbags, small leather goods and accessories from last season’s overstock, samples, discontinued and seconds. Junior Drake is known for its quality craftsmanship, detailed hardware, hand-crafted flourishes, and soft Italian leather make. Large leather totes and shoulder bags priced at $300-$500 are marked down to $25- $80. Medium sized leather bags that sell for $200-$300 are $40-$60. Smaller shoulder bags and clutches that retail at $100-$150 are $25 -$40. How about leather wallets for $20? Complimentary hot dogs, refreshments. Spend $150 and get a chance to spin the wheel and win. Sign up for the raffle for a chance to win the Candice Handbag (Spring 2010). 740 E. 60th St Los Angeles www.juniordrake.com
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