Tonight, I hit the VIP shopping night for the fifth annual LuckyShops event, where the pages of Lucky come to life as their favorite designers discount their wares by 30-50%. On hand were brands including Rebecca Minkoff (Rebecca herself was manning the booth), Botkier, Theory, Lauren Wolf Jewelry (another designer who was on hand), Rafe, Plaza Too, Rebecca Taylor, Bluefly, Tracy Reese and countless others.

Tonight boasted fabulous catered nibbles (think mini burgers, mac & cheese bites, vodka shots with caviar and more) and an open bar, along with non-alcoholic beverages by SmartWater, Coke and Pom.  There was also a killer gift bag with goodies from brands including Nine West, LORAC, Jane Iredale, Yes to Carrots, aerie by American Eagle and others. Most products were full size and apparently, the value is about $500.  Certainly not a reason to purchase the $250 ticket, but a great bonus none the less. Tickets for the remaining days don't seem to come with a gift bag included, but they're also much less expensive - $35 for Friday and $20 for Saturday.

LuckyShops 2008 runs through Saturday at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street. Tickets are available on site, or you can visit www.luckyshops.com to purchase.

Don't forget to click through the gallery for an extensive look at LuckyShops- including specific goods on sale from brands and prices!