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Saks Fifth Avenue

  • April 9, 2004
  • Rated 5 of 5 by baseballbrat from Knoxville, Tennessee
A trip to New York would not be complete without a trip to Saks. When you walk into Saks, you are walking into one of the most elite department stores in the country. You can expect to be treated like royalty, even if you're just there to browse at all the finer things you can't afford. People will be tripping over themselves just to help you out.

Saks employees are some of the top cosmetics consultants in the country. While I am there, I always manage to squeeze in a makeover at one of the more exclusive counters that aren't available where I live. This time I chose La Prairie of Switzerland. It was a real treat. They even put Caviar on my face. To say the least it was very interesting. For the ladies, having a makeover is a great way to experiment with new looks and learn new tricks. And since cosmetics cost the same at Saks as at the lower priced department stores like Dillard's, Foley's, etc., this is a great way to say you bought something at Saks.

Once I had my makeup, I headed up to the designer shops just to browse. It is fun to just take a few minutes and imagine what you'd do if you had Paris Hilton's interest to go shopping with. You can also find some sales that are deeply discounted.......if you're patient enough to look and lucky enough to have good timing.

Saks is very busy on the weekends, so I recommend you go midweek to avoid the crowds. It is then that you are more likely to do some star sightings too. Celebrities don't usually battle the weekend crowds.

While the men may not enjoy this destination so much, the women will be glad they came.

From journal My Trip to the 2003 World Series

Saks Fifth Avenue

  • May 28, 2002
  • Rated 3 of 5 by parramore from new york, New York
Venerable Saks Fifth Avenue has been clothing New Yorkers for a century--why not you? As you make your way through the haze of perfume on the first floor toward the elevators at the rear, you get the feeling that you're close to the pulse of American life: the Serious Department Store.

No suprises here: traditional selections of men's and women's fashions (including an extensive petite's collection for the diminutive), jewelry, cosmetics, and accessories. Pay attention to sales and reductions--you can score a good deal if you keep your eyes pealed.

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