#Carmeggedon: The 405 Closes but Shops stay open with Sales

In case you haven’t heard, parts of the Los Angeles Freeway, the 405, are now officially closed for repair. This transportation disaster has been labeled #Carmeggedon on Twitter, and on LA news stations. The traffic overflow is breeding havoc all over the LA area, as quite simply, there just isn’t  a good work around.  The closing has made the National news as well as news in states as far away as North Carolina. So what are merchants to do? Well, some enterprising folks are having Carmeggedon sales. Once of my favorites, Michael Stars is offering 25% off all items in LA area stores at The Grove, Santa Monica and Manhattan Beach. Plus, orders placed over the phone at these that mention this promo will also receive free shipping this weekend. And even better, if you can’t get into the store to shop, you’ll get the discount via a phone order to one of the LA area stores.  This is a great opportunity to get a discount on some great stuff. (I’m looking for the Bethany dress, popularized by Bethany Frankel.)  After all you, don”t have to be a Carmeggedon victim to enjoy the savings, just place the phone call. And despite all the hype, with so many folks staying home in fear, traffic on the Westside is reported to be easier than normal.

If you’re interested in a jewelry deal, check out designer Jeffrey Levin this weekend.  The store is offering consumers the chance to “commiserate with LA and get 40.5% off  jewelry in our 3-day sales event. Shop for gifts to give now or even later.  The online store offers jewelry for men and women. To get the deal, enter JLCARMA at checkout through Monday, 7/18.