Sample Sale Report: Colette Malouf

Headband and hair ornament master Colette Malouf had a sample sale today and I stopped by to some super bargains and great source for some stocking stuffers/gifts! Seriously if you bought a flip book on chignons, some pony holders and hair sticks you'd have a super cute little set perfect for gifting!

The fabric headbands and the pony holders were the real bargain at 2 for $5. As were those Chignon How-To Flip Book.

Hairsticks at $5 a piece were also a great bargain. Some are even crystalized.

There were $10 hair combs and bands. Also a super cute twisted bias silk pony holder unlike any I've ever seen!

Pretty satin flowered and crocheted headbands were $15 a piece.

The $20 section yielded some awesome feathered clips and lace/satin headbands.

The $30 section was mostly metal mesh headbands and beautiful metal mesh flower clips.

The tables around yielded some jewelry. I saw rings for $50, other pieces for $80 and those lovely metal mesh necklaces were $40 for a single layer and $50 for a double layer.

I picked up a couple headbands that make me feel super excited! Perfect for hiding those bad hair days. One that is plastic for $5 that looks super futuristic and one of those grey satin ones with the flowers :)

If you're into feminine hair accessories or in need of a quick gift for the Blair Waldorf in your life, this sale is a DO!

Who: Colette Malouf
What: Sparkly headbands, silk flower combs, and shiny barrettes are all $5-$30. Jewelry too.
When: December 2-3, 2009. Wed-Thurs 9am-7pm
Where: 594 Broadway, b/t E. Houston & Prince Sts., ste. 1216 (212-941-9588).

Sample Sale Report: Eugenia Kim

Went to the Eugenia Kim Sample Sale last night and wondered if it would be worth the trek to 9th Ave. Fortunately it turned out to be well worth my time, but not for what you might imagine. Unfortunately I wasn't able to take great photos but I snagged the price list:

Also to note they are offering sort of a volume discount, the more you buy, the more you save! If you buy 4 items the 5th is free :)

As Eugenia Kim is most famous for her hats I was hoping to pick up some really cute hats but every time I saw one that I thought was super fab it was bit out of reach for me.

The Quinn Zipper Trim Fedora was $115. There were about 3 racks full of various style fedoras.
The wide brim floppy straw Honey and Gloria Hats were $125. Perhaps 2 racks full of floppy straw hats.

On the opposite wall there were some more affordable options in terms of soft fabric bucket and equestrian styles for mostly $55.

As you enter the sale there was an accessory rack that contained hard headbands and belts. The hard headbands included the jeweled Diana for $45 and the crystallized India for $95 While there weren't very many belts left, I managed to snag the last Sailor inspired snap button elastic belt for $20! Only about 4 more belts left. Also on this rack was the only thing I saw for $5 a leather cuff with square studs.

Also in front of the accessory rack was a rack that was brimming with soft headband and head scarf options that were mostly in the $20-25 range. I picked up this soft ruched Liliana for $25 because it can be worn as both a headband and a head wrap sort of a flapper-esque turban alternative.

Finally if you are looking for a bargain hat, there are a few to be had. A box packed full of straw hats sells them for $10 each but they are unfinished and don't have the grosgrain trim inside or decorative touches and for most part look pretty raw, but definitely could make a great basic for a DIY decoration. Right beside is another box full of miscellaneous hats from newsboys, bucket hats to equestrians for varying prices in the $25-45 range.

The staff was super helpful and friendly. They took the time to demonstrate how to wear items and suggest things that might flatter your personal style.

If I wasn't time starved I would have been tempted to pick up a few more things. The sale was busy but not overcrowded and there were a good number of mirrors to check yourself out in! I know they had men's styles as well but I didn't notice them. See more styles and prices on EugeniaKim.com. Go if you're into head wear especially for the great headbands...eat your heart out Blair Waldorf (there's a bow style too for $20)!

Who: Eugenia Kim
What: 50-70% off 1000 different men’s & women’s hats, headbands and belts.
When: June 9-12, 2009. Tues-Fri, 10am-7pm.
Where: 347 W 36th St., suite 502; 212.674.1345 ext. 12

Trend Report: Fun & Fabulous Hair Accessories

LuLu's Wood Nymph Feathered Headband $22
Hot Topic Mini Feather Cocktail Hat $19.99
Pluma Jessica Headband $48
Urban Outfitters Bow and Chain Barrette $18
Chapeau Claudette Wool Take A Bow Hat £31.32
Forever 21 Silk Rose Headband $7.80

In my opinion, headbands and hair accessories never really went out of style. Girls just forgot about them until the adorable Blair Waldorf and the Gossip Girl crew came along.

Mini hats, cocktail veils, fancy feathers, ribbons and bows, we love it all. Hair accessories are great because they are an easy way to jazz up an outfit. They're especially great for girls with super straight hair because they add some volume and texture to a look. You may remember seeing me and Erin rocking some feather headbands in previous Style Diary posts.

We made the headbands ourselves with some glue, sewing, and some serious patience. But with the trend spreading like wildfire, you can find accessories just about anywhere - Urban Outfitters, Forever 21, Etsy.com, and even Hot Topic. Ha! Yes, really.