At this second generation ladies’ wear store (sizes 4-24) prices are always 30-70% off. By maintaining low overhead, they can provide famous name brands in dresses, suits, co-ordinates, sweaters and sportswear at great prices.

This week they are having one of their special sales. They have been given 3 well-known clothing lines ( we cannot mention the names) to clear out. All the prices will be an additional 40% off at the cash.

Don’t forget to see what there is in the lower level, all priced at $15.

Location:49 Donegani, Dorval
corner: boul. des Sources
Tel:514-695-3107
Dates and Times: Tues-Fri June 12-15: 10-8

If you like clothing which has richly detailed fabrics this company’s sale is for you. Stars like the decently priced “look-at-me” styles. This sale has prices of only $10-$50 for tunics, tops, blouses, dresses, and coats.

555 Chabanel, suite 700
corner: av. du Parc
Tel: 514-382-2569
Dates and times: June 11-29: 9-5
www.samueldong.com

E.N.R.G XChange is a fashion outlet that sells has many famous European designer labels  – at  greatly reduced prices.

The famous labels here are  so high end  that some other names can’t be mentioned, but you’ll recognize them from the fashion runways (Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Gianfranco Ferre, Diesel, Miss Sixty, Energie, Fornarina, Rare, Nolita, Cavalli ).

Women and men get to choose from ends-of-lines, samples and last season’s stuff, often up to 60% off.

Grand Prix guests will love the Grand low Prix of these clothes.

The Clarins Groupe has makeup, skin care, fragrances and cosmetic brands under its umbrella, so when their warehouse opens to the public, you can look for the one that you prefer: perhaps Anna Sui, Thierry Mugler, Azzaro, Bucheron, Nuxe, Pur Minerals, Kibio, Roxy, Van Kleef & Arpel, Porsche, Annick Goutal, Lanvin, Burberry, and of course, Clarins. No strollers, backpacks or children under 12 are allowed at the sale for safety reasons.

815 Desserte (Service Rd.  Aut. 13), Laval
corner: boul. Notre Dame
Phone:  450-688-0144
Dates: Fri June 8: 10-9;  Sat June 9: 9-5
http://us.clarins.com

Hatley is a company that sells some family clothing, paper goods and kitchen accessories.  Each November and June, they clear out their warehouse in LaSalle and we get the benefit of the deals.

What they offer in clothing  is: rain gear, raincoats and rain boots, pajamas, dresses, hoodies, sweaters, t-shirts and swimsuits. In accessories you might find:  backpacks, lunch totes, umbrellas and hats.  For your kitchen, how about aprons, mugs, tea towels, pot holders, oven mitts, melamine dish sets, cocktail napkins, magnetic lists?

Location: 860 90th Ave., LaSalle
corner: boul. Newman
Phone: 514-272-8444
Dates and Hours: Fri June 8: 11-9, Sat June 9: 9-5, Sun June 10: 10-5
www.hatleystore.com

You can join a free walking tour of Literary Montreal presented by Kate Browne this coming Sunday. Offering more than the usual “Leonard Cohen lives here and Mordecai Richler ate a sandwich there” (though that will also be part of the tour), the mRb Literary Walking Tour will have you discover the current literary map of Mile End.

Starting at the Parc du Portugal, the walking tour will introduce you to the Zen Poetry Festival, the Mile-End Poets’ Festival, local publishers, the neighbourhood’s spoken word scene, as well as current writers and artists. Expect poetry, music, prose, a dynamic guide and refreshments at the end.

Date: June 10, 2012  • Free •
Time: 2 pm
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Departure: Parc du Portugal (corner of rue Vallières et boulevard Saint-Laurent)
Places are limited, please RSVP at aelaq@bellnet.ca
mtlreviewofbooks.ca

Diamancel products are hard as diamonds so they are very strong, sharp, washable and never need replacing. They make diamond nail files, foot buffers and rasps (and also foot creams but I doubt they have diamonds in them!). I use their nail file and like it so much I buy them as gifts. They are having a 3-day warehouse clearance sale this week.

Location: 4345 Poirier Blvd, Ville St-Laurent
corner: Thimens Blvd West
Phone: 514-856-9711
Dates and times : June 7: 11-8, June 8: 10-8, June 9: 9-5

Orage blends alternative fabrics and unique styling to provide well-made outerwear. The Lole and Flosport part of the sale is women’s activewear and outerwear. Men should look for Paradox and Pull-in. At this Spring liquidation sale, this well-made clothing is available for men and women and some for juniors. You’ll see tops, bottoms,  and sweaters.

Interestingly they have asked in the past  (and this is a first for me) that you refrain from wearing any Orage or Lole clothing or accessories to the sale. As a green recommendation, please bring your own bags to take the clothing home.

Location: 1100 boul. Marie-Victorin,  Longueuil (door 13)
Near: Pratt & Whitney
Tel: 450-646-0867
Hours: June 7 & 8:  12-9, June 9: 9-5
www.orage.com
www.lolewomen.com

Women love the timelessness of Raffinati designs so they can keep collecting pieces to build wardrobes. The company likes to say that you can “wrap yourself in luxury” with their collection. They are well known for their coats, raincoats and jackets but they also carry  suits and separates so now you enjoy them all for 50% off and more. You can even buy their “Perfect Pant” which makes you look one size smaller.

Location: 9200 Meilleur, suite 400
corner: Chabanel
Phone: 327-4477 X 226
Dates and Times: Wed June6: 10-6, Thurs June 7: 10-9, Fri June 8: 10-6, Sat June9: 10-4,  Sun June 10: 10-5

Manhattan Industries offers their premium brands at their warehouse sales so you will find  Superdry,  L.A.M.B., Adriano Goldschmied,  i.am, pure & simple  and Debbie Shuchat. Now they have taken a retail location for their clearances for men’s and women’s clothing and shoes at 45%-70% off. This location is open all the time.

The brand Industry is more of edgy streetwear for men and women in sizes XS-L) and Industry shoes are mens’ casual and dressy leather shoes sizes 38-44; Pure & simple has women’s casual basics and some for men.

New Location: 4910 Jean-Talon Ouest
Corner: Victoria
Dates: March 22-25
Times: Regular store hours and Sun 11-5
www.manhattaninc.com
www.industryclothing.com
www.pureandsimple.com