July 9, 2008

Best Buys

Summer Sales Roundup

So long, farewell, full prices.

What: Calypso Christiane Celle
Why: The new locale has jersey dresses, python clutches, and cashmere (dusters, tanks, cardigans) at 30-75 percent off.
When: Thru Aug. 10.
Where: 4040 Villanova St. (214-750-0261).

What: H.D.’s Clothing Company
Why: Up to 80 percent off men’s and women’s apparel including hard-to-find European labels and trendy domestics like Three Dots, Twisted Heart, and Victoria Beckham jeans.
When: Thru Sat.
Where: 3014 Greenville Ave. (214-821-8900).

What: Margarita Madness Sale
Why: Talula serves up margaritas and deeply discounted trends from Cynthia Steffe to Trina Turk in a tent outside the store.
When: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 6025 Royal Ln., ste. 224 (214-378-1101)

What: L.bartlett
Why: All spring merchandise — Corey Lynn Calter, Beth Bowley, Poleci — is 50-75 percent off.
When: Starts Fri.
Where: 3699 McKinney Ave., ste. 302 (214-521-3500).

What: LFT
Why: Vena Cava, Ports 1961, and Loeffler Randall are just a few of the final designer markdowns of up to 80 percent off.
When: While supplies last.
Where: 2350 Victory Park Ln. (214-635-2150).

What: Betty Reiter
Why: Seventy-five percent off European labels like Krizia, Ter et Bantine, and Yeohlee.
When: Thru July 31.
Where: 4030 Villanova St. (214-373-9990).

What: E.61st
Why: Buy three handbags and/or shoes — Donald Pliner, Stuart Weitzman — for the price of one.
When: Until the last look finds a home.
Where: 61 Highland Park Vil. (214-521-0828).

What: The Shak
Why: Take 30-65 percent off 3.1 Phillip Lim, M Missoni, Tracy Reese, and other luxe lines.
When: ’Til it’s gone.
Where: 500 Crescent Ct. (214-871-3641).