POST-HOLIDAY SALES
January is typically rife with bargains, as stores start clearingout their fall and winter wares to make room for spring (which, ofcourse, still feels light-years away). Natick Collection's onlinelist of sales includes some good post-holiday deals, among them:Burberry's autumn/winter sale (ends Jan. 31); a semi-annual sale atClarks (up to 40 percent off on select styles, also until the end ofthe month); and a fall and winter sale at Zara (ends Jan. 26). Findthe full list at www.natickcollection.com/sales.
WARM UP THE KITCHEN
Williams-Sonoma's winter sale is on now, and at the Copley Placestore, we found glassware and jacquard table linens (tablecloths,placemats, napkins) marked down up to 75 percent. Select plates,platters, bowls, soaps, and lotions are discounted as well, as areholiday holdovers including mulling spices and sugar cookie and cakemixes. We suspect the stock will run down quickly. Williams-Sonomais at Copley Place, Boston, 617-262-3080; find all other locationsat www.williams-sonoma.com. (Call ahead to check on availability ofsale items.)
CLOTHING MARKDOWNS
Serenella's fall/winter sale is on until Saturday, with selectclothing and shoes marked down 40-60 percent. Among the finds:gorgeous Joey McMakin strappy patent leather heels for $410(originally $825); a Thakoon rose wallpaper-print pleated skirt for$500 (originally $1,250); and a Narciso Rodriguez iris scoop-neckdress with corset detail for $975 (originally $1,620). Pretty piecesby Blumarine and Roberto Musso figure among the markdowns as well.Serenella is at 134 Newbury St., Boston, 617-262-5568. www.serenella-boston.com
ALL THAT GLITTERS
Jewelry and accessories spot Topaz has everything marked down 20percent until Sunday, with a little something for every taste.Elaborate and colorful creations by Israeli designers Ayala Bar andDori Csengeri share space with bold, nature-inspired metallic piecesand delicate drop earrings, pearls, and gold and silver selections.The store also carries Tano handbags, hair accessories, scarves, andclothing. Topaz is at 11 Dunster St., Cambridge, 617-492-3700.www.topazcambridge.com
SPECIAL NAILS
Rihanna does it. Lady Gaga does it. So, naturally, the questionis: Why not you? Keldara Salon and Spa is offering 20 percent offits Minx nail applications until Jan. 31. For the uninitiated, Minxinvolves a flexible film that's heated and applied to your nailswith the result that your fingers or toes are adorned with littleflowers, paisley patterns, even argyle (or just straight silver orbronze). The application is normally $25, so is $20 with thespecial; add a manicure or pedicure and get 20 percent off the totalcost. (Appointments must take place by the 31st.) Keldara Salon andSpa is at 650 Washington St., Dedham, 781-251-6600. www.keldara.com
Get bargain advice every day online at boston.com/bargainbin. E-mail ideas for Bargain Bin to bargainbin@globe.com.
Bargain bin: Winter salesPOST-HOLIDAY SALES
January is typically rife with bargains, as stores start clearingout their fall and winter wares to make room for spring (which, ofcourse, still feels light-years away). Natick Collection's onlinelist of sales includes some good post-holiday deals, among them:Burberry's autumn/winter sale (ends Jan. 31); a semi-annual sale atClarks (up to 40 percent off on select styles, also until the end ofthe month); and a fall and winter sale at Zara (ends Jan. 26). Findthe full list at www.natickcollection.com/sales.
WARM UP THE KITCHEN
Williams-Sonoma's winter sale is on now, and at the Copley Placestore, we found glassware and jacquard table linens (tablecloths,placemats, napkins) marked down up to 75 percent. Select plates,platters, bowls, soaps, and lotions are discounted as well, as areholiday holdovers including mulling spices and sugar cookie and cakemixes. We suspect the stock will run down quickly. Williams-Sonomais at Copley Place, Boston, 617-262-3080; find all other locationsat www.williams-sonoma.com. (Call ahead to check on availability ofsale items.)
CLOTHING MARKDOWNS
Serenella's fall/winter sale is on until Saturday, with selectclothing and shoes marked down 40-60 percent. Among the finds:gorgeous Joey McMakin strappy patent leather heels for $410(originally $825); a Thakoon rose wallpaper-print pleated skirt for$500 (originally $1,250); and a Narciso Rodriguez iris scoop-neckdress with corset detail for $975 (originally $1,620). Pretty piecesby Blumarine and Roberto Musso figure among the markdowns as well.Serenella is at 134 Newbury St., Boston, 617-262-5568. www.serenella-boston.com
ALL THAT GLITTERS
Jewelry and accessories spot Topaz has everything marked down 20percent until Sunday, with a little something for every taste.Elaborate and colorful creations by Israeli designers Ayala Bar andDori Csengeri share space with bold, nature-inspired metallic piecesand delicate drop earrings, pearls, and gold and silver selections.The store also carries Tano handbags, hair accessories, scarves, andclothing. Topaz is at 11 Dunster St., Cambridge, 617-492-3700.www.topazcambridge.com
SPECIAL NAILS
Rihanna does it. Lady Gaga does it. So, naturally, the questionis: Why not you? Keldara Salon and Spa is offering 20 percent offits Minx nail applications until Jan. 31. For the uninitiated, Minxinvolves a flexible film that's heated and applied to your nailswith the result that your fingers or toes are adorned with littleflowers, paisley patterns, even argyle (or just straight silver orbronze). The application is normally $25, so is $20 with thespecial; add a manicure or pedicure and get 20 percent off the totalcost. (Appointments must take place by the 31st.) Keldara Salon andSpa is at 650 Washington St., Dedham, 781-251-6600. www.keldara.com
Get bargain advice every day online at boston.com/bargainbin. E-mail ideas for Bargain Bin to bargainbin@globe.com.
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