Sunday, November 11, 2007
Life, Style, "Haute Stuff"
Budget chic
From discounts and free-with-purchase items, here’s where the sales and savings are at this week
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CREDIT: Courtesy of Tim Song
By Kirsten Ott
FASHION FÊTE
Just in time for the mad rush known as holiday shopping, Festivity opens its fourth boutique. The chic shopping destination for affordable, hip clothes and artisan jewelry is now at the Forum in Norcross. To celebrate (as the name suggests), the shop, which is the largest of all four stores with 2,500 square feet, is throwing a party for itself this weekend (Sat., Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sun., Nov. 11 from noon to 6 p.m.). Highlights include major sales, trunk shows with local jewelers, a chance to win a $500 gift certificate and weekend specials. Designer clothing from Trina Turk, Walter, Hudson, Parameter, Beth Bowley, Nanette Lepore and Bow and Arrow, and handmade jewelry by local designers, are among the finds. 5145 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross, 770-446-4750, www.festivityonline.com
SAVVY SAVINGS
Getting a college education ain’t cheap for sure. But dressing like the smart person that you are takes some shopping know-how. If you’ve got a student ID, hit up DressCodes for its student sale this weekend. Sat. Nov. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sun. Nov.11 from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., stock up on new fall fashions like sweaters from the Swedish line Filippa K, haute tops from Indonesian line Manisse, cute hoodies from Apolis Activism, jewelry from local artisans June Shin and Honeydoux, contemporary wool-blend jackets from Soia & Kyo, denim from Earnest Sewn, Deener and Good Society, for 20 percent off the full price. ID cards must be current (read: cheap bastards who graduated five years ago must pay full price). 201 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. 117, 404-343-2894, www.dresscodesatl.com.
PEAR-SHAPED BEAUTY
Always looking out for your skin’s health, Kiehl’s celebrates its own official day from Nov. 12 to Nov. 17. The beauty company was honored Nov. 12, 2003, by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg when he declared the day “Kiehl’s Day,” after the shop planted a pear tree at the location of its flagship store. The New York–based old-world apothecary is spreading the love to all of its stores, including its Atlanta Lenox Square location, providing complimentary Champagne and pears, passing out free lip balm with purchase, and offering a chance to win $1,851 worth of Kiehl’s products. On Nov. 12, the first 100 customers score free Ultimate Strength Hand Salve—perfect for the coming frost, er, slight dip in temps. While you’re there racking up on winter beauty supplies, check out Kiehl’s newest offering: Limited Edition Pear Tree Corner products, all infused with a juicy pear scent. The Pear Tree Corner Soap Set is a special-edition trio of hard-milled soaps, featuring an image of “Pear Tree Corner,” the location of the Kiehl’s flagship store for the past 156 years. $35. Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-816-7630, www.kiehls.com. SP
Catch up with our resident shopping addict and Life, Food & Style Editor Kirsten Ott at kirstenott@sundaypaper.com.