Shopping Spree

Fashion > Forward

by Felicia D'Ambrosio

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New York designer Rebecca Turbow wants to keep you safe from the perils of modern life. Altruistic at heart, the body of her work is clothing that comforts the wearer and inspires protective feelings in viewers. And now it's on sale. The cool gray collection of cuff leggings, gently pleated skirts and Judy Jetson ringed knee-highs is soothing and looks fresh for spring. The pocket dress (pictured) is on sale for $75 and brings a little softness to the bitter month of January.

Attention, bridezillas: Your nerves are shot, you have made five dozen too many aesthetic choices in the last three months and your taste is getting a wee bit suspect. Instead of subjecting your merry maids to peach satin and nude hose, take a deep breath and let them pick their own dresses. Choose a color and be poised at the door for the first day of Nicole Miller's semiannual sale. Cocktail dresses, evening gowns, sportswear and accessories are 50 percent to 75 percent off at both of the designer's locations, ensuring your best girls aren't your future worst enemies.

Scent is the strongest sense tied to memory. Create a signature stamp on the noses of your admirers by blending your own solid scent at Duross & Langel's aromatic balms-and-salves workshop. The two-hour class will teach you to choose and blend fragrant oils to suit your individual personality and needs, as well as create a piece of usable art to take home. Sunday School students also receive a 20 percent discount on the beauty bar's supply of environmentally responsible cosmetics and soaps.

Suede booties call, are you listening? On the shelf, peekaboo heels are glistening. OK, that's enough. If you didn't get what you wanted for Christmas, sneak over to Bus Stop and turn that chunky-heeled wallflower into an ankle-wrapped party swan. Elena Brennan's Fabric Row fabulosity has gangs of merchandise marked down up to 50 percent and sassy Brit attitude in the bargain.