Shopping Spree

Fashion > Forward

by Felicia D'Ambrosio

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Buy yourself a sparkling glass valentine at jeweler Penelope Rakov's trunk show in the Art Star annex. Stud earrings, necklaces and cuff links fashioned in murini glass trap bubbles of dreamy colors. Perfect for those with their heads happily in the clouds. All jewelry in the store, including all of Penelope's new collection, will be marked down 20 percent. Pieces from last season's collection are up to half off. Mimosas, hot cider and sweet treats keep at least one foot of this idyll on the ground.

Out with the cold and in with the new: Vagabond is clearing out winter merch to make way for piles of floaty spring dresses and sandals. Too bad it's still 20 degrees out for another six weeks. Keep yourself warm with up to 80 percent off all winter apparel, shoes, handbags and accessories, or think positive and pick up something sheer and springy — new merchandise is 10 percent off, Thursday night only.

Stylist Gina Faiola hipped us to the anniversary sale happening at Immortal this Saturday — everything in the store is 20 percent to 70 percent off, with drinks, snacks and homemade pastries to keep shoppers energized. Owner Caren Krieder stocks a mixture of recent and truly vintage pieces from the likes of Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Hervé Leger and Kate Spade. Faiola whispered that she has scooped up a Schiaparelli scarf here once, too. Arrive early for first dibs on your own hidden gems. If you've never entered this vintage wonderland, look above Manhattan Bagel for the second-floor location.

Have you ever headed out to shop, money at the ready, determined to find a great outfit, only to find that everything you try on looks lumpy, too-tight and wretched? Guess what, girl — it's not your bod, it's your underwear. That bra you've had for 10 years? It's not a Mercedes. Throw it out. Toss the saggy and threadbare and head to the lingerie trunk show at TONY to get that first layer right. The entire second floor of the boutique is devoted to the camis, bras, panties, bustiers and babydolls by French line Ascension Lingerie. TONY owner Pamela Dollak will help you choose correctly sized, sexy underwear that will improve a Valentine's Day outfit more than a box of chocolates ever could.