Pre-Fall 2011 Trends: Cherry Bomb

I’ve previously wrote in Pre-Spring 2010 that red shoes were a definite trend to keep your eye on, but now the designers have taken it from the feet and moved on up, many creating bold head to toe color outfits in all shades of red.  From Cherry to Pimento, Apple to Beet the reds are all here to stay and making a statement. 

Pre-Fall 2011 was an explosion of red all over the runways, regardless of occasion or fabrication.  Deep red tones from Adam, Armani Collezioni and Elie Tahari look great for eveningwear, while classic reds at Jason Wu,  Carolina Herrera and Vera Wang look great for cocktails and making a statement.  My personal favorite use of red is the top and bottom combos that have a slight menswear feel by DKNY, Jenni Kayne and Thakoon.  If you are feeling lady like though Oscar De La Renta, Nina Ricci and Reed Krakoff looks might fit the bill.  If all that red makes you nervous though, just try on a red jacket ala Preen, Stella McCartney or Michael Kors. 

Would you wear head to toe red or is it a look for runways only?

Adam, Armani Collezioni, Elie Tahari

Jason Wu,  Carolina Herrera, Vera Wang

DKNY, Jenni Kayne, Thakoon

Oscar De La Renta, Nina Ricci, Reed Krakoff

Preen,  Stella McCartney, Michael Kors

Sample Sales This Week NYC: June 14-20, 2010

Who: Odin New York and Pas De Deux Sample Sale
What: Up to 90% off past season men's and women's merch. Including brands like Phillip Lim, Rag & Bone, Richard Chai, Repetto, Shipley & Halmos, Robert Geller, Alexander Wang, Duckie Brown, Thakoon and more.
When: June 12-21, 2010. Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 12pm-7pm.
Where: 199 Lafayette Street (b/n Kenmare & Broome St); 212-966-0026.

Who: Escada Sample Sale
What: Up to 95% off on jackets, pants, cocktail dresses, gowns, shoes and handbags from the latest collections. New merchandise arrives daily.
When: June 13-15, 2010. Sun-Mon 10am-7pm Tues 10am-5pm
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion. 110 West 19 St(b/n 6th & 7th Ave) Ground Floor. 212.852.5446

Who: Clothingline sale
What: Discounts on brands like Haute Hippie, Milly, Laila Azhar, Be&D, AKA, Halston, GAR-DE and more
When: June 14-16, 2010. Mon-Wed 11am-7pm
Where: 261 West 36th St(b/n 7th & 8th Ave) 2nd Floor

Who: Carolina Herrera Sample Sale
What: Up to 85% off goods & gowns including bridal. Credit Cards ONLY.
When: June 13-17, 2010. Sun-Wed 9am-6:30pm, Thurs 9am-5pm
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd St (b/n 8th & 9th Ave)

Who: Tucker, Crumley, and Wek1933 by Alek Wek
What: Tucker and Crumley will be 35-50 % of Spring 2010 samples. 70% off selecting archived vintage pieces. Wek1933 will have classic styles from signature collections for a special discount.
When: June 14-15, 2010. Mon 10am-8pm, Tues 9am-7pm
Where: 413 West 14th St (b/n 9th & 10th Ave) suite 403. 212-938-081

Who: Rachel Leigh
What: Great costume jewelry for $5-50!
When: June 14-16, 2010. Mon-Wed 10am-5:30pm
Where: 252 West 38th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) suite 902. 646-290-6034

Who: Y-3
What: Up to 90% off on spring 2009 and before.
When: June 15-17, 2010. Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: 610 Broadway (at Houston St) 3rd floor

Who: Giles & Brother
What: Up to 75% off Philip Crangi jewelry. CASH ONLY.
When: June 16-17, 2010. Wed-Thurs 11am-6:30pm
Where: 147 West 29th St (b/n 6th & 7th Ave)212-643-0026

Who: Panache Sample Sale
What: Lingerie & Swimwear sale (variety of size available but Panache specializes in D+ cups) Bras were $60-$90, now $20. Thongs/briefs were $30, now $5-$10. Swimwear tops were $60-$90, now $20. Swimwear bottoms were $40, now $10.
When: June16-17, 2010. Wed-Thurs 11am-7pm
Where: 40 East 34th Street (b/n Park & Madison) Suite 1103

Who: Shoshanna and Anlo
What: Bikinis $65 (was $165), jeans $90 (was $200), dresses $150 (was $350).
When: June 16-17, 2010. Wed 10am-6:30pm, Thurs 10am-5:30pm
Where: 231 West 39th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) suite 422

Who: Natori
What: Lingerie, sleepwear, loungewear for just $5-$50
When: June 16-17, 2010. Wed 10am-7pm, Thurs 10am-4pm
Where: 102 Madison Ave (b/n 29th & 30th St) 3rd floor

Who: Ben-Amun by Isaac Manevitz
Why: Costume jewelry at wholesale prices and below.
When: June 16-17, 2010. Wed-Thurs noon-7pm
Where: 246 West 38th St(b/n 7th & 8th Ave) suite 12a

Who: Only Hearts Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off Only Hearts, Myla, Madison Marcus, Rebecca Minkoff, Elle Macpherson, Frye, Masscob, 80/20, Margarita Saplala
When: June 17-20, 2010. Thurs-Sat noon-8pm, Sun noon-7pm
Where: 230 Mott St (b/n Prince & Spring St)

Who: Vena Cava
What: Silk dresses $175 (was $450-$500). Samples and one-of-a-kind pieces are $40.
When: June 17-19, 2010. Thurs-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-5pm
Where: 457 Broome St(b/n Greene & Mercer St) Suite 2f (buzzer #3)

Who: Christian Francis Roth
What: Cute and colorful spring dresses by the ’90s prodigy are 40-60 percent off.
When: June 17-29, 2010. Mon-Fri & Sun 11am-8pm. Sat 10am-8pm
Where: 464 Columbus Ave (b/n 82nd & 83rd St) 212-787-1980

Who: A.P.C.
What: 30-50% off casual french basics.
When: June 17-July 14, 2010 Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun noon-6pm
Where: 131 Mercer St (b/n Prince & Spring St) or Online

Who: Taschen Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 75% off on thousands of slightly damaged and display-copy books.
When: June 18-20, 2010. Fri-Sat 11am-8pm. Sun noon-7pm
Where: 107 Greene St(b/n Prince & Spring St)

Upcoming Sales
Who: Catherine Malandrino
What: Designer shorts are $45 (reg. $245), dresses are $145 (reg. $495-$695), and tops are $95 (reg. $325).
When: June 21-23, 2010. Mon 10am-9pm, Tues-Wed 8am-8pm
Where: 123 West 18th St (b/n 6th & 7th Ave)

Who: Loomstate and Rogan Sample Sale
What: Over 75% off casual cool gear for men & women
When: June 23-25, 2010. Wed-Fri 8am-8pm
Where: Rogan/Loomstate Showroom, 91 Franklin Street

Gilt Wedding Weekend

Amsale Satin Strapless Ruched Bust Bridesmaid Gown: Original Retail: $330, Gilt: $165

Gilt Groupe, online sample sale purveyor extraordinaire has partnered in collaboration with Martha Stewart Weddings to bring you a Wedding Weekend Event from March 12-14, 2010.

Darcy Miller, the editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings, has helped curate her favorite picks from from designers like Caroline Herrera, Vera Wang Lavender Label, Thread, Temperly London, Judith Leiber, Tara Pearls, Lu Lu Frost and Tutu Couture. The sale will include bridal gowns, bridesmaids’ dresses, wedding gifts and more.

In Gilt fashion everything is up to 70% off retail. Everything aside from the Sergio Rossi Shoes is set to hit tomorrow...so if you or a friend is gearing up for a wedding make sure that you hit up this sale online! I think that you should be able to find something amazing! Actually, if you were looking for a simple wedding dress, I think the above Amsale bridesmaid dress would do nicely and at just $165, how amazing would that be?

AmsaleTaffeta Strapless Bridesmaid dress: Original Retail: $290, Gilt: $145


Gown by Carolina Herrera #1, includes an overlay: Original Retail: $5790, Gilt: $1999


Gown by Carolina Herrera #2: Original Retail: $4990, Gilt: $1599

Sergio Rossi Shoes (on sale 3/17) - Original Retail: $770, Gilt: $128

Thread Made to Order: Silk Faille Strapless Notched Bust Liddy Dress: Original Retail: $305, Gilt: $228.75

LA Sample Sales

via Daily Candy

What: Kimberly Ovitz
Why: Spring ’09 overstock and one-of-a-kind samples $50-$200; evening pieces $600 (were $1,476).
When: Aug. 16 & 17. Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mon., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 2601 Colorado Ave., at 26th St., Santa Monica (310-300-2432).

What: Ever
Why: Ladies’ and fellas’ fall/holiday 2008 and spring 2009 priced wholesale and below.
When: Aug. 20-22. Thurs. & Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 3744 Fruitland Ave., b/t Carmelita & Loma Vista Aves., Maywood.

What: Rachel Pally
Why: Swim, spring/summer 2009, and previous collections 60-80 percent off.
When: Aug. 14-16 & 21-23. Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 2301 E. 7th St., b/t Santa Fe St. & Anderson Ave., ste. c100, Downtown.

What: Ban.do
Why: Up to half off many styles of feathery, flowery, and sparkly headbands, plus surprise discounts, too.
When: Aug. 15. Sat., 1-4 p.m.
Where: 7958 Beverly Blvd., b/t N. Hayworth & N. Edinburgh Aves., West Hollywood (310-600-0702).

What: Carolina Herrera
Why: Up to 70 percent off floor samples, in-stock gowns, and current collections through fall 2009. Up to 50 percent off bridal veils and Manolo Blahniks.
When: Aug. 15. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 8441 Melrose Pl., b/t N. Alfred St. & N. Croft Ave., West Hollywood (323-782-9090).

What: Multidesigner Sample Sale
Why: Seneca Rising, Society for Rational Dress, Grey Ant, and other samples going for $25-$150.
When: Aug. 13 & 14. Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: EMPrds, 860 S. Los Angeles St., at E. Ninth St., ste. 402, Downtown (213-614-9292).

What: Plastic Island/McGinn
Why: Blowout summer sale with prices 50-80 percent off retail and $10-$20 racks
When: Aug. 14 & 15. Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: 1385 E. 15th St., at Central Ave., Downtown (213-749-0900).