Inspired by Bode Miller’s or Lindsey Vonn’s gold medals and want to hit the slopes (we won’t discuss Vonn’s wipeout on the super-G yesterday…)? Helly Hansen will hook you up with all Oakley and Smith goggles and Kaenon sunglasses at 25% off. They also have steep markdowns on outwear including the Precon II Jacket (pictured at left), constructed of Helly Tech® waterproof breathable fabrics featuring pit zip vents, a removable hood and multiple pockets (was $269.99, now $190.00). There’s plenty to choose from at all sizes marked down an average of 25%-50%.
Just a few storefronts down Thames Street, Potter & Company has marked down a number of North Face winter favorites including the well-known Denali jacket (the full-zip jacket made from recycled Polartec® 300 series fleece) and Windwall jackets and vest (FYI: you’ll find more smaller sizes left than larger sizes left).
For après skiing comfort, slip your tootsies into the UGG® Bellevue (cheers to Newport!) waterproof boot marked down 25% from $179.99 
to at Sole Desire (pictured at right). For chicer kicks, a bunch of Franco Sarto and Poetic License heels (the latter we featured HERE) are marked down 25%. Oh, and for all of you America’s Cup chasers optimistic that the famed race will once again be held in Newport waters, stock up on your timeless Sperry top-siders, marked down10%.
While spring may be on your mind, there’s a whole lot of winter left here in Newport- stock up!
Helly Hansen, 160 Thames Street, Newport, (401) 849-6666, www.hellynewport.com
Potter & Company, 172 Thames Street, Newport, (401) 847-0392, www.potterandcompanyri.com
Sole Desire, 131 Swinburne Row at Brick Market Place, Newport, (401) 846-0067
Hi Andrea,
I see from your blog that Newport is a bit livelier than Nantucket in the winter…I was thinking of doing a girls spa weekend there in late March and wondered if there is any place you might recommend.
The next time you’re on-island, please stop in my store, currentVintage. It’s a vintage clothing & wine boutique, specializing in very cool one-of-a-kind finds.
cheers,
Elisabeth
Hi Elisabeth!
Through the years, Newport has really expanded our winter activities. If you’re headed here in March, you can take advantage of two great events: Irish Heritage Month and Newport Restaurant Week. Find out more about Irish Heritage Month events here: http://www.aohnewport.org/Heritage_Month_2010.htm
Newport Restaurant Week here: http://www.gonewportrestaurantweek.com/
There’s a few great girls getaway packages that include attractions and spa treatments here: http://www.gonewport.com/ViewPage.aspx?id=376
Take a look and if you’re looking for specifics, email me at newportstylephile@yahoo.com
Hoping to be in ACK by the wine festival- and will make it a point to check out currentVintage- sounds fabulous!
Cheers,
Andrea