BARGAINS : TRYING ROTEY'S ON FOR SIZE.Byline: Trisha King & Deborah Newmark Chances are, women who enjoy creating a unique fashion look find the selection in most department and mall stores inadequate. If you prefer your own look to that of the majority, Rotey's Boutique - a women's clothing store with discounts of 35 percent to 80 percent below retail - might become your favorite place to shop. Owner Rotey Haffner fills her store with a selection of merchandise from all over the world. For example, three-piece ensembles (pants, top and shawl) from India in washable wash·a·ble adj. Capable of being washed without fading or other injury: washable wool. wash rayon prints are $59 instead of $100 retail. Familiar labels, such as Wild Rose, start at $75 ($150 and up retail). Shoppers also will find traditional clothing suitable for the office. Famous-maker suits with single-or double-breasted jackets Noun 1. double-breasted jacket - a jacket having fronts that overlap enough for two separate rows of buttons double-breasted suit - a suit with a double-breasted jacket jacket - a short coat that start at $300 in West Los Angeles
If your closets already are overflowing, you might want to liven up Verb 1. liven up - make lively; "let's liven up this room a bit" liven, enliven, invigorate, animate energize, perk up, energise, stimulate, arouse, brace - cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't your existing wardrobe with some of the unusual accessories found at Rotey's, such as 16-inch to 18-inch strands of cultured Baroque pearls Baroque pearls are simply pearls that have an irregular shape. Freshwater pearls are most commonly baroque as freshwater pearls are mantle-tissue nucleated instead of bead nucleated. So the pearls are rarely perfectly spherical and can appear oval or ovoid. (Rotey calls them ``potato'' pearls) with gold-filled clasps selling for $55 (far more than $100 elsewhere). Be sure to get on the mailing list An automated e-mail system on the Internet, which is maintained by subject matter. There are thousands of such lists that reach millions of individuals and businesses. New users generally subscribe by sending an e-mail with the word "subscribe" in it and subsequently receive all new for special sales ($240 wool peacoats are on special for $70, double- or single-breasted in navy or black). In addition to dropping her already discounted prices, Rotey always comes up with something special for her customers. In sales past, she's given away trips and makeovers, and she once had a sale where customers could have their knives and scissors scissors Cutting instrument or tool consisting of a pair of opposed metal blades that meet and cut when the handles at their ends are brought together. Modern scissors are of two types: the more usual pivoted blades have a rivet or screw connection between the cutting ends sharpened while they shopped. Because opening and closing hours are not strictly adhered to (10 a.m. is actually 10ish or 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.), it's helpful to call Rotey's before paying a visit. Rotey's Boutique is at 2300 E. Walnut St., Pasadena; (626) 793-7344. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Inside info Get into shape by attending classes at Balanced Body Exercise Studio. Choose from Mat Pilates, Thai Boxing, Hatha and Iyengar Yoga, Tai Chi Tai Chi Definition T'ai chi is a Chinese exercise system that uses slow, smooth body movements to achieve a state of relaxation of both body and mind. and Karate Kick. Balance Body also has Karate Kids classes for 6- to 12-year-olds. Classes are $6.40 to $13 each, depending on the package you purchase (elsewhere classes cost as much as $50 per session). Package classes can be mixed and matched. First-time introductory classes are $10 each. Balanced Body Exercise Studio is at 22941 Ventura Blvd., Unit D, Woodland Hills; (818) 222-4269. Classes are held 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Call for schedule. You can save money while enjoying quiet days at sea when cruising on a freighter across the Atlantic. Freighter World Cruises books freighter travel - a less-expensive cruising alternative, with fares typically $110 per day (normal cruise ships This is a list of cruise ships, both those in service and those that have since ceased to operate. Both cruise ships and cruiseferries are included in this list. (Ocean liners are not included on this list, see List of ocean liners. are 30 percent to 50 percent higher). When traveling this way, allow two to four weeks to cross the Atlantic, depending on destination. Freighter World Cruises is at 180 S. Lake Ave., No. 335, Pasadena; (626) 449-3106. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. CAPTION(S): photo PHOTO Rotey Haffner, owner of Rotey's Boutique women's clothing store, offers discounts of 35 percent to 80 percent below retail. John McCoy/Daily News |
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