Sales and events Here's a statement you don't often hear: It's time for bargain-shopping at Nordstrom (Mall of America, 952-883-2121, www.nordstrom.com). Through Tuesday, shop the Half-Yearly Sale for Men to score more than 40 percent off apparel and accessories. Then, from Wednesday through Jan. 11, shop the Designer Finale for 60 to 75 percent off women's fall and winter designer merchandise.

There are more designer deals to be found at Bumbershute (5014 France Av. S., Edina, 952-475-2684). On Friday, you can get 10 percent off new 2009 merchandise, including D&G and Just Cavalli. On Saturday, all of the fall 2008 merchandise is 70 percent off and if you shop on Wednesday, enjoy chocolate while you browse.

For the Buy Some Get Some event at OPM (Excelsior & Grand, 3700 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 952-567-7399, www. opmboutique.com), buy merchandise (much of it on sale) and receive a gift card for $25 (with purchase of $250 or more) up to $600 (with purchase of $3,000).

There are deals for stylish dudes at MartinPatrick (121 N. 1st St., Mpls, 612-746-5329). Through next Thursday, most merchandise storewide is 20 percent off.

Style Star Amanda Glazer of Minneapolis

Spotted at: Art Bar at Chambers

We'll kick off 2009 with an effortlessly chic look. Amanda Glazer, a bond trader at Cronin & Co., seemed right at home in the lobby of the Chambers. She wore a new Loeffler Randall coat and a Robert Rodriguez blouse with black jeans. She accessorized with a Swarovski crystal ring and a Gucci clutch.

Sara Glassman • 612-673-7177 • sglassman@startribune.com