Event alert: LUCKY SHOPS 2008

What is it? LUCKY SHOPS is a shopping event hosted by LUCKY Magazine. Like the pages of the magazine, the event features a wide range of popular designers and shops selling current and off-season items at up to 70% off retail. While you're there, in addition to shopping for you'll enjoy: complimentary cocktails and snacks, music, and sponsor giveaways.

In 2007, LUCKY SHOPS hosted over 65 designers and shops from around the globe in New York City, including: Marc Jacobs, See by Chloe, Tracy Reese, Foley + Corinna, Mulberry, Rebecca Taylor, Theory, Tory Burch, Botkier, Belle by Sigerson Morrison, Helen Ficalora, Miguel Ases, Bluefly, Catherine Malandrino, MINT jodi arnold, Rafe, Vena Cava, J Brand and many many more. Most merchants sold current as well as off-season items at up to 70% off. You can find a list of this year's vendors here.

If you are still on the fence about going, here are a few things Deirdre shared on Stylehive that might change your mind:

- At the Benefit Cosmetic Brow Bar, you will receive a professional brow arch or lash application with any Benefit purchase.

- Get the star treatment: visit the Chevy Malibutique for a consultation from celebrity stylist Danna Weiss.

- At the Nine West boutique you can enter to win free shoes for a year, a two-day trip to NYC, plus a $1,000 shopping spree. And of course, a subscription to Lucky.

Also, according to attendees of last year's event, here's a few more reason's to attend:
*Marc by Marc Jacobs leather bag was, $328, Lucky Shops Price, $100
*LaROK cashmere cardigan was, $278, Lucky Shops Price, $80
*Sass & Bide red velvet top was $415, Lucky Shops Price, $180
*Sigerson Morrison shoes at 30% off
*Michael Kors shoes for $30
*Gucci vintage dresses for low as $50

Where is it? Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
New York, NY
Click here for directions.

When is it? First Dibs Friday: November 7, 10AM - 7PM
Saturday Shop-a-thon: November 8, 10AM - 5PM

Price of ticket: starting at $20 – see the different types of ticket here.

See a video about the 2007 event here.