BARGAINS : SMELL A DEAL AT ROMA PERFUME.Byline: Trisha King & Deborah Newmark Anyone who is tired of paying full retail for their favorite fragrances will be delighted to learn about a relatively new boutique in Tarzana. Roma Perfume perfume, aroma produced by the essential oils of plants and by synthetic aromatics. The burning of incense that accompanied the religious rites of ancient China, Palestine, and Egypt led gradually to the personal use of perfume. & Gifts carries name-brand scents and fashion accessories Fashion accessories are items apart from the garment itself, which complement the whole outfit. Fashion accessories include jewelry, gloves, handbags, hats, or scarves. at discounted prices. For men, a 3.4-ounce bottle of Estee Lauder's Pleasures after-shave runs $31, instead of $47 charged by department stores This is a list of department stores. In the case of department store groups the location of the flagship store is given. This list does not include large specialist stores, which sometimes resemble department stores. . S.L. Dupont eau de toilette toi·lette n. 1. The act or process of dressing or grooming oneself; toilet. 2. A person's dress or style of dress. 3. A gown or costume. [French; see toilet. (3.3 ounces) that usually retails for $65 is $47, and Annick Goutal eau de Lavande will cost you $65 ($90 retail). Customers will find it a pleasure shopping at Roma Perfume & Gifts. In addition to discounted prices, customer service is excellent. The staff is friendly and helpful, and if you happen to be purchasing a present, gift-wrapping is free. The large selection of fragrances for women included 3 ounces of Jivago - a perfume spray with 24-karat gold flakes in a beautiful bottle - for $96 rather than $135 retail; the new scent Weekend from Burberrys of London that retails for $54 runs $33; and 3.3 ounces of Quelques Fleurs L'Original is $75 (50 percent below retail). Roma prices its products according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. distributor prices, so your favorite scent may vary in price a dollar or two from visit to visit. You will also find that some fragrances aren't deeply discounted, such as Chanel Cristalle at $63, a $2 savings off retail. In addition to fragrances, Roma carries plenty of accessories. Women of all ages who enjoy costume jewelry costume jewelry n. Jewelry made from inexpensive metals and imitation or semiprecious stones. set with clear or colored Austrian crystal will love the prices. A matching set of earrings and necklace necklace: see jewelry. in black crystal was $23 ($50 to $70 retail), and a set of pearl and white crystal earrings that would run about $40 in high-end department stores costs $9. Roma also has all-natural aromatherapy aromatherapy Therapy using essential oils and water-based colloids extracted from plant materials to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual health and balance. Single or combined extracts may be diffused into inhaled air, used in massage oil, or added to bathwater. bath salts (an unbelievable $4.80 a pound), candles and soap. And although not discounted, Roma carries an all-natural mineral line of cosmetics for women who can't wear makeup because of skin problems or recent surgery. Roma Perfume & Gifts is at 19207 Ventura Blvd. (just east of Tampa Avenue), Tarzana; (818) 344-3450. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Cash, MasterCard and Visa are accepted; personal checks not accepted. No refunds; exchanges only. Inside info If you're in need of a good Toyota mechanic and don't want to pay dealership prices, call USA Toyota & Lexus. They have more than 10 years' experience at a dealership and two years in their own shop. Prices on repairs are generally 40 percent lower than dealerships. For example, a complete front brake job with Toyota parts, including pads and resurfaced rotors, is $120 (dealer price about $250). USA Toyota & Lexus is “Altezza” redirects here. For the type of after-market vehicle lights, see Altezza lights. The Lexus IS is a series of entry-level luxury cars/compact executive cars produced by the Lexus marque of Toyota Motor Corporation. at 7855-1/2 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City; (818) 780-8574. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. If you're planning a wedding on a budget, call Doli Florist. For $95, you'll receive bouquets for the bride and bridesmaid, boutonnieres for the groom and best man, two corsages for the mothers and two small boutonnieres for the fathers (retail $150). Doli Florists is at 6006 Woodman Ave., Van Nuys; (818) 908-9389. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays. |
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