Inside: Audrey Grace Pop-Up Boutique

The Audrey Grace pop-up boutique on the High Line is like a sugary cupcake coming to life - it just might be the girliest shopping experience that I've ever had in the best possible way.  Everything is so irresistibly charming and adorable that you want or need it all.

Audrey Grace is a boutique that is actually located in Jackson Mississippi.  It was started by Jaclyn Bethany who travelled the world to source products for her boutique and culled brands from Australia, Thailand, England, France and from the USA.

The pop-up has a combination of artwork, photography and both vintage and vintage-look designs that will transport you back in time.  there are 40 custom dresses that were made especially for the shop by designers including Erin Fetherson, Rachel Antonoff, Orla Kiely, Jill Stuart, Manoush, Samantha Pleet, Kelsey Genna, Wayward Daughter, Sretsis, Lucy in Disguise, Wren and many more.  Cat print dresses, tutus, sailor dresses, hearts, bows, sparkle, ruffles, lace and the whimsical all abound.

Also lovely illustrations of women like Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and Marie Antoinette are posted on every available surface from Artists/Photographers Dan Estabrook, Stacey Mark, Jessie Lily Adams,  Marie Zucker, Gunnar Larson, Jeannine Tann, Caitlin Shearer, Katy Smail, and many more.

Sample Sales This Week: March 26-April 1, 2012

Who: Beirn Sample Sale
What: Discounts on exotic snakeskin handbags & accessories. Watersnake handbags and accessories will be priced from $20-$200(was $125-$1000)
When: March 26-30, 2012. Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm
Where: 12 West 57th St (b/n 5th & 6th Ave), Suite 803. 212-265-2047

Who: Rubin & Chapelle Sample Sale
What: Discounts on womenswear.  Cotton-denim jackets are $290 (were $850), draped silk dresses wish sash belts are $185 (were $980), and color-block long silk evening halter dresses are $4,200 (were $2,500).
When: March 28-30, 2012. Wed-Fri 12pm-7pm
Where: 410 W 14th St (near 9th Ave). 212-647-8636

Who: Bespoken Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off menswear including shirting, outerwear and suiting. Trench was $725, now $145. Cotton Blazer was $525, now $95. Hidden Pocket Shirt was $215, now $45.
When: March 29-30, 2012. Thurs-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 10am-1pm.
Where: 50 E 57th St (b/n Park and Madison Ave) - 7th floor.

Who: Felice Dee Annual Eyewear Blowout Sale
What: Up to 80% off on eyewear designers Alain Mikli, Philippe Starck, Lafont, Thierry Lasry, Modo, Zero G, and many more
When: March 29-31, 2012. Thurs 11am-7pm. Fri 10am-6pm. Sat 11am-6pm
Where: 69 East 71st St (b/n Park & Madison). 212-717-7062

Who: Fashion Girls (and Boys) for Japan Fundraiser
What: Over 60 brands at up to 50% off!  100% of proceeds will go to ongoing recovery efforts which is amazing so go ahead and splurge for a good cause. This year, menswear is going to be included (last year they advertised that there would be mens clothing but there was nothing there). Admission is $5.
When: March 31-April 1, 2012. Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm -5pm.
Where: Bowery Terrace at the Bowery Hotel. 335 Bowery St (near Great Jones St).

Who: Comptoir Des Cotonniers Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off Women’s clothing, footwear and accessories. Prices  range from $10 for jewelry to $120 for long coats.
When: March 31 – April 5, 2012. Sat-Sun 10am-5pm, Mon-Thurs 11am-7pm
Where: Clothingline, 261 W 36th Street (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) - 2nd floor.

Who: Tucker by Gaby Basora, Felix Rey and Ariel Gordon Jewelry Joint Sample Sale
What: Discounts on womeneswear and accessories
When: April 1-2, 2012. 9am-7pm
Where: 255 W Broadway (near Broome St). 212-938-0811

Ongoing Sale:
Who: Audrey Grace Pop-Up Boutique
What: A week long Marie Antoinette-inspired fashion wonderland featuring special looks by Erin Fetherson, Alexandra Grecco, Rachel Antonoff, LuLu Frost and more.
When: March 23-28, 2012. Fri 8pm-10pm Launch Event - RSVP here, Sat-Wed 11am-8pm
Where: The Highline Loft, 508 West 26th St (b/n 10th & 11th Ave), 5th FloorWho: Audrey Grace Pop-Up Boutique

Samples Sales This Week NYC: March 19-25, 2012

Who: Club Monaco
What: Big markdowns on samples from Club Monaco's fall 2011, holiday 2011, and spring 2012 collections. As usual, the pricing starts at $1.
When: March 19-22, 2012. Mon-Thurs 11am-7pm
Where: Clothingline, 261 West 36th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) 2nd floor

Who: James Perse Sample Sale
What: Deep discounts on mens and womens soft tees and seperates
When: March 20-24, 2012.  Tues 1pm-8pm, Wed-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm
Where: Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave (b/n 15th & 16th St)

Who: Kaori's Closet Tokyo
What: : 50% off lingerie, camisoles, pajamas, and more from brands like Stella McCartney, Elle Macpherson Intimates, Myla, and Aubade.
When: Now through March 31, 2012. Mon—Sat 11am—7pm. Sun 12pm—6pm.
Where: 71 West Houston St (b/n West Broadway and Wooster Street) 212-387-7788

Who: Bit+Piece
What: Up to 90% off clothing and accessories from labels like Joie, Theory, Elie Tahari, Hugo Boss, Cynthia Vincent, Diane Von Furstenberg, Elizabeth & James
When: Now through March 31, 2012. Sun—Wed 11am—7pm, Thurs—Sat 11am—8pm
Where: 246 Mott St (b/n Houston & Prince St) 212-343-2268

Who: Hugo Boss Friends & Family Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off menswear and womenswear.
When: March 20-23, 2012. Tues-Thurs 11am-7pm, Fri 11am-3pm
Where: 260 5th Ave (b/n 28th & 29th St)

Who:  Lee Angel Sample Sale
What:  Up to 70% off jewelry.  Prices start at $5!  The hand-enameled brass bangle set is $110 (was $145) and the Swarovski baguette and glass-pearl earrings are $128 (was $160).
When: March 20-23, 2012. Tues 5pm-8pm, Wed-Thurs (11am-7pm), Fri (10am-5pm).
Where: 524 Broadway - 6th floor (at Spring St). 212-334-6573

Who: Creatures of Comfort Annual Blow Out Sale
What: Up to 95% off menswear, womenswear, accessories and shoes.
When: March 23-25, 2012.  Fri (4pm-8pm), Sat-Sun (11am-6pm)
Where: 375 Broome St (near Mott St)

Who: Veda Sample Sale
What: 50-70% off on Spring, Fall, and holiday 2011 collections. The Boss leather jacket is $350 (was $825) and the Bowie skirt is $100 (was $395).
When: March 23-25, 2012. Fri noon-6pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm
Where: 412 Broadway (nr Canal St) 5th floor

Who: Tusk Sample Sale
What: 50%-70% off leather bags and accessories for women, men and travel. All regularly priced merch is 15%.
When: March 16-24, 2012. 11am-7pm (closed Sunday March 18, 2012)
Where: 242 W 26th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Audrey Grace Pop-Up Boutique
What: A week long Marie Antoinette-inspired fashion wonderland featuring special looks by Erin Fetherson, Alexandra Grecco, Rachel Antonoff, LuLu Frost and more.
When: March 23-28, 2012. Fri 8pm-10pm Launch Event - RSVP here, Sat-Wed 11am-8pm
Where: The Highline Loft, 508 West 26th St (b/n 10th & 11th Ave), 5th Floor