Sale rack: Fourth sets off explosion of bargains
By Debra Melani, Special to the Rocky
Published July 4, 2008 at 3 p.m.
If you didn't get enough fireworks last night, brace yourself. Post-Fourth of July sales ignite this week, offering bang-up deals on everything from kids' shoes and women's clothes to antique goods and modern furniture.
Looking for a little price on little shoes? Check out Little Feet, which will launch a semi-annual clearance sale Monday, with prices honoring its 15th anniversary. The specialty children's shoe store, a fixture in Cherry Creek North, will offer select styles and sizes of shoes for $15 through Aug. 2. Prices on everything else in the store will be reduced 15 percent. The high-quality shoe store carries name brands such as Columbia, Nike, Teva, Sperry, Vans and New Balance. 201 University Blvd., No. 103, 303-388-9535, littlefeetandmore.com
For women's clothes, shop Puttin' on the Ritz, which has slashed prices up to 50 percent today. The high-end consignment store has some XS-S new arrivals that include Burberry, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana. 1446 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-759-4398
Sizzling deals on women's designer clothes are waiting for you at the Second Time Shop, which is letting select spring items go for three for $10 through the end of the month. Mix and match clothes and accessories, including shoes and belts, skirts and pants, or find skirt suits and pantsuits at three for $25. The upscale resale store supports the Junior League of Denver. 5042 E. Hampden Ave., 303-789-4055, jld.org
At Twice as Haute, you can find high-end women's clothes on sale all month, with different sections in the store featured every week. Today, the inventory-reduction sale includes 20 percent off any solid black or white items. From Monday through July 12, you'll receive 20 percent off any belt, handbag or shoe purchase. Also, every Friday and Saturday in July, you can find special racks of non-inventory items marked at least 75 percent off. 600 Downing St., 303-753-6003, twiceashaute.com
With several recently acquired Denver estates, the Treasured Scarab has some hot bargains for its midsummer sale Friday and July 12. Among other things, the Victorian bungalow on Antique Row houses vintage and estate jewelry and antique linens and laces. 25 E. Dakota Ave., antique-row.com, 303-777-6884
And if it's light-up-the-sky sale prices on furniture you want, Joy's Consigned Furnishings has them today. Thanks to three developers, the store is overstocked with model-home furniture. The barely used pieces from Shea, Meritage and Colonnade Homes are 50 percent off the developers' already-low prices. Doors open at 10 a.m. 5030 E. Hampden Ave., 303-757-7269
Have a tip on a good sale? Send it to dmelani@msn.com.
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