A Few More Sales This Week

Here are a few more sales happening this week!

Who: DANNIJO + Hunter Dixon trunk show
What: One of a kind DANNIJO pieces starting at $25 and Hunter Dixon blouses and dresses originally $275-600 will be $45-125.
When: August 18, 2010Wed 6pm-8pm.

Where: 423 West 14th St (nr Washington Ave) 3rd floor. RSVP ASAP!

Shhhhh.... Thanks to our friends at Racked NY we just got word about the private Stella McCartney Sale. I did go to the sale a few years back through a friend and that's how I picked up my 2 pairs of Stella shoes at 80% off but haven't heard much about it since, as it's been kept pretty hush hush until now! I do recall that when I went to the sale previously I was ready to leave because I couldn't afford the clothes on my budget, but then it became all about the shoes!

Who: Stella McCartney Friends & Family Sale
What: 80% off clothes & shoes galore! Please note there is a guest list so you won't be guaranteed entry.
When: Til tonight, 8pm!
Where: Flatotel, 135 West 57th St (b/n 6th & 7th Ave) 5th Floor

Who: Castor & Pollux Sale
What: Up to 50% off summer stock from Vena Cava, Acne, Iro, and Tucker at 50% off
When: Ongoing sale
Where: 238 West 10th Street (b/n Bleecker and Hudson St) 212-645-6572.

Who: Some Odd Rubies Sale
What: Up to 75% off their own label and a great selection of vintage merchandise.
When: Starts August 19, 2010. Ongoing Sale
Where: 151 Ludlow Street (b/n Stanton and Rivington St) 212-353-1736.

Who: Narnia Vintage Sale
What: Clear out on summer selection of sweet vintage pieces.
When: August 18-20, 2010. Wed-Fri noon-9pm
Where: 161 Rivington Street (at Clinton St) 212-979-0661.

Who: Temperley London Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off regular price. Floral tunic $239, long cardigan $389.
When: August 20-22, 2010. Fri 9:30am-7pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun noon-6pm
Where: 453 Broome St (at Mercer St) 2nd Floor 212-219-2929

Who: Blue & Cream Sale
What: Up to 50% on merch for men and women from Helmut Lang, VPL, Yigal Azrouël, Preen, and more.
When: Now through Monday, August 16, 2010.
Where: 1 East 1st St (at Bowery) 212-533-3088.

Who: JF & SON Sale
What: 50% off summer merch
When: Ongoing sale
Where: 19 Kenmare St (at Elizabeth St) 212-343-3131.

Who: Apartment Sale on designer merch.
What: Up to 95% of retail on new and gently worn designer clothes, shoes, handbags, and accessories. Prices range from $10 to $500 and brands include Manolo Blahnik, Gucci, Calvin Klein and more.
When: August 18, 2010. Wed 5pm-9pm
Where: 545 West 25th St (nr 10th Ave) 8th floor

Who: James Perse Sample Sale
What: Deep discounts on men's & women's perfect basics.
When: August 19-22, Thurs 4pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Where: 382 West Broadway (B/n Spring St & Broome St)

Falls in Love

Half of Falls design duo, Leong Ong, poses with Sid
Spotted at the Gen Art Shop NYC Event

Noticed Sid walking around Gen Art Shop NYC because I thought her pleated blouse & skirt were Über cute! Her Vera Wang boots with cut out heel were also simple but interesting. I soon discovered that her outfit was designed by Falls and she was sort of a walking advertisement. She tells me how much she loves the clothes and gushes that the amazing thing about the Falls line is that it looks great on everyone. She quickly pulled me over to introduce me to her friend, designer Leong Ong.

Leong has a very relaxed, calm manner that instantly put me at ease while he talked told us a little about himself and Falls. Leong in collaboration with Philip Leeming launched the Falls line in 2007. Leong was born in Malaysia, studied at the prestigious Central St. Martin's in England but quickly moved stateside because of his love of America fashion. Leong tried his hand at design in the corporate world at Ralph Lauren, while Philip worked at Kenneth Cole. Looking to create something more personal and less corporate lead to the birth of Falls. Falls is now a New York City based brand, but initially they began in small town High Falls, upstate New York. The High Falls not only gave them their brand name, but also inspired their design ideology of mixing nature with urban. Leong tells me how much he loves waterfalls and I agree that no matter how many times I see them, I never get over the beauty. Their love of waterfalls can be seen in the soft cascading ruffles or flowing ties in so many of their designs.

Here are some of my favorite looks from their Holiday 2008 Collection. The cardigans in light weight cashmere with pointelle are feminine but practical. I could picture the below cardigan easily becoming a wardrobe essential for any girl. The blouses are sweet but not precious while maintaining a modern quality that is elegant but a little bit sexy too.

You can buy Falls at Henri Bendel, Saks Fifth Avenue, Steven Alan and Castor & Pollux. Also available online at Revolve Clothing, Lisa Kline or Saks Fifth Avenue.

Are you ready to Fall for Falls?