Magnums of Italy`s best champagne are $25 instead of $35 while Convito Italiano celebrates its fifth birthday through October 4. Ferrari champagne is just one of the bargains here. All sparkling wines are between 10 and 50 percent off at both Convito`s, Chestnut Galleria and Plaza del Lago, Wilmette. BAKERY GOODS
The Sara Lee Thrift Store, 7654 Touhy Ave., offers freshly baked goods at 20 percent off regular retail prices. Some examples, a family-size pound cake (16 oz.) is $1.99 elsewhere, $1.39 here; 4 freshly baked croissants for 99
(reg. retail $1.39). There`s always a daily and weekly special. Cash or checks only. No deliveries but worth the trip.
CLOTHES SAMPLES
Eight Chicago fashion designers are joining together on a very unique venture. Coming together under one roof, they will offer some one-of-a-kind pieces from their current fall and holiday collections which are not available through regular retail stores plus sample merchandise from the same collections, all at 50 to 70 percent savings off regular retail prices.
The designers and their merchandise:
Fran Kaplan for Kappie Designsis featuring contemporary, whimsical and classic accessories–all one of a kind in design–leather, snake and jeweled buckled belts were $50-$200, now $10-$45. Neck pieces with semi-precious stones, ivory and onyx were $50-$400, now $25-$200. Earrings of rhinestone, ivory or ceramic were $16-50, now $8-$25. Handbags in leather, eel or snake skin and suede were $80-$300, now $40-$150.
From Joyce Elias` colorful geometric costume jewelry: ceramic earrings
(pierced and clip-ons) were $30-$40, now $15-$20; pins were $30, now $15.
From Helen Hanes for Cache Ltd.: hand-painted cotton fleece sweatshirts were $55, now $27.50; and a small collecton of sweatshirts and pant outfits were $80, now $40. Cotton fleece dresses were $96, now $48.
Kate Jones` 100 percent wool jersey separates were $90-$150, now $45-$75. Christine Goldschmidt`s daytime into evening wool and linen separates were $100-$400, now $50-$200. Her evening silk and lace pieces with crystal beads were $400 to $800, now $200-$400.
Patricia Rhodes` perforated leather and bright suede dresses, pants, tops and skirts were $140-$520, now $70-$260.
R. D. Designs by Rosemary Reeves evening wear reminiscent of the `50s in iridescent taffeta, sequins and velvets were $70-$520, now $35-$260.
Jean Grow`s updated classic separates including some pieces with velvet details were $80-$220, now $40-$110. Also, her maternity line which features similar style merchandise was $70-$150, now $35-$75.
This sale runs from Thursday through Saturday, 9 a.m to 5 p.m., at the Fran Kaplan and Christine Goldschmidt Showroom, 300 W. Grand Ave., Suite 400, at the Offcenter Shopping Mall. Cash or checks only; all sales final.
PINKERTON FANS
End of the Line, a clothing store at 8 E. Chestnut St., is having a sale on Anne Pinkerton`s summer and transitional (summer into early fall)
merchandise. Rayon camp shirts were $68, now $20; pants in rayon or cotton were $68, now $20. Cotton T-shirts were $34, now $15; and cotton stirrup pants were $32, now $22. This sale runs through mid-October or while quantities last. Phone 951-0136. Cash, major credit cards and check (with proper ID)
accepted. All sales on sale merchandise is final.
ESPRESSO MAKERS
J.C. Penney`s, Northbrook Court, bought too many Contessa espresso and cappuccino brewers and is eager to pass them along at a full 30 percent off. These snappy Italian models make the same wonderful libations that you`ll find at your favorite trattoria. The machine itself now costs $346, but why go half way? A coffee bean grinder adds a mere $146 and a stand that pulls them both together in one unit requires $42 more. Available while they last.
DOLLS
The ultimate doll of a decade ago is still worth every penny on his/her tag, but fickleness being what it is, bookseller and grandfather Stuart Brent finds he has a handful of Sasha dolls to sell. With their tawny skin and dark hair, the Sashas could belong to any ethnic group. Now at these prices, they can belong to many more children. Generally 15 per cent off. Some prices:
$39.95 reduced to $32.95. $50 down to $42.95. While they last at Stuart Brent Books, 670 N. Michigan Ave.
KITCHEN SHEARS
Snappy red kitchen shears from Germany are 25 per cent off at all Hoffritz stores through the end of the week. Among its seven functions are cap lifting, bone cutting and bottle opening. Red plastic handle and stainless steel blades, 8 1/2 inches long. Were $20, now $15. While you`re there, catch a turkey platter for $7.50, down from $15. The white ceramic plate with a raised turkey design will hold a 25-lb. bird plus trimmings. Made in the USA. —
