Online Shopping: Holiday Discount Codes & Sales

Hopefully you've got all of the holiday shopping out of the way, and maybe now you can shop a bit for yourself? If not, you've got a few hours for next-day shipping for Christmas Eve arrival, and with gifts, better late than never!

There are so many sitewide discount codes and sales happening online. With some down time at my parents' house, I've done a lot of browsing, and here are some of the best deals I've spotted!

Karmaloop: 30% off + free shipping with code "BERSERK"
If you're looking for a body-con dress or bold footwear, karmaloop.com has got you covered. I'm not always a fan of the styling, but they have a pretty extensive list of brands: Evil Twin, Style Stalker, Mink Pink, Motel, Jeffrey Campbell, Melissa, Ash.
Left: Cheap Monday Cape Sleeve Dress ($40.60 after discount, retail $58)
Right: 80%20 Adair Hidden Wedge Boot ($107.80 after discount, retail $154)


80s Purple: 20% off with code "twelve" & free shipping on orders over $99
I love 80s Purple because they have so many of the brands that I like, and the pieces that I actually want from those brands. Some of my favorites on the site include Dear Creatures, Costume Dept, and Kaylee Tankus.
Left: Grey Any Kennedy Sunglasses ($196 after discount, retail $254)
Right: Cheap Monday Siri Dress/Skirt ($37.52 after discount, retail $67)*
*I didn't mean to post another Cheap Monday find, but this skirt was already on sale and with the additional discount, this 2-in-1 find was too good not to share.


Shop The Far Out: 25% off with exclusive code "ImWithSugar" + free holiday shipping
Based out of New York, Shop The Far Out is a new online boutique with a nice selection of the effortless downtown chic that the city is known for. They've got a lot of my favorite brands like Funktional, Rebecca Minkoff and Cynthia Vincent. And soon they'll be adding Leifsdottir and Les Halles. Definitely worth checking out as much of the site is already on sale and with 25% off, you can score a real steal!
Left: Kova & T Oxley Dress ($197.25 after discount, retail $350)
Right: Plastic Island Geraldine Silk Blouse ($87 after discount, retail $155)

Deal of the Day: Cheap Monday at Alter Brooklyn

One of our favorite boutiques, Alter in Brooklyn is having a one-day sale - 40% off all Cheap Monday jeans and collection. Get a pair of signature tight skinny jeans for $39.00.

Sadly, Cheap Monday jeans don't fit me, but I am excited at the thought of 40% off the collection. Cheap Monday has some great jackets, sweaters and skirts.

For those who don't live in New York, you can also shop over the phone! Just call 718-349-0203 and they'll ship to you via UPS.

NY Sample Sales This Week: July 12-18, 2010

Who: Convent Sample Sale
What: 30-80% off clothing from Dusen Dusen, Cheap Monday, Gar-De. Sale will also feature open bar & DJ's
When: July 13, 2010. Tues 7pm-11pm
Where: Fat Baby, 112 Rivington St (b/n Ludlow & Essex)

Who: Cocolico Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off on shoes, handbags, and apparel from Chie Mihara, Mociun, Wren
When: July 13-15, 2010. Tues-Wed noon-7pm, Thurs noon-4pm
Where: 670 Broadway (b/n Bond & Great Jones St) Suite 502

Who: Hayden-Harnett Summer Sample Sale & The Collective Showroom
What: 40-80% Past season apparel, jewelry, accessories and handbags. Other brands at the sale include Corrente, Kaur Collection, INIMA NYC, Lyons by Kim Lyons, Magnes Sisters, Samantha House
When: July 13-15, 2010. Tues-Thurs 11am-7pm
Where: The Collective Showroom,16 West 36th St, suite 501 (b/n 5th & 6th Ave) or shop online

Who: Vivienne Tam Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off 2010 Spring line. A silk chiffon butterfly-print tunic now $150 (was $375). Bonus. Shoppers who spend$200 or more will receive a FREE GIFT! (printed butterfly scarf)
When: July 14-16, 2010. Wed 9am-8pm. Thurs 10am-7pm. Fri 10am-6pm.
Where: 260 West 39th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) 11th Floor. 212-840-6470.

Who: Mixed Brand Footwear Sample Sale
What: Current and past collections from Mea Shadow, Yosi Samra, and Messeca priced at just $10-$70. Yosi Samra’s metallic gladiators (were $100, now $20) and Mea Shadow’s open-toe Marisa wedges (were $255, now $50). CASH ONLY!
When: July 15, 2010. 11:30am-5pm
Where: Messeca New York showroom, 78 5th Ave (b/n 13th & 14th St) 9th Floor.

Who: Cynthia Rowley Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off on clothing and accessories
When: Friday, July 16 & Saturday, July 17 10 am - 9 pm, Sunday, July 18 11 am - 8 pm
Where: 376 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014, 212-242-3803

Who: Nom de Guerre Sample Sale
What: Menswear sample sale featuring denim & outerwear inspired by military uniforms. Very au courant!
When: Now through July 30, 2010. noon-8pm
Where: C'est Beau, 55 Delancey Street (b/n Allen and Eldridge St)

Who: Marmalade Vintage Closing Sale
What: Vintage pieces for now $50 and below as this shop closes shop after 11 years.
When: Now through July 26, 2010.
Where: 172 Ludlow St (b/n Houston and Stanton St) 212-473-8070

Who: Buckler
What: Up to 60% off Spring/summer 2010 menswear
When: July 15, 2010.
Where: Buckler Store, 93 Grand St (b/n Greene & Mercer St) 212-925-1711

Who: DDC Lab Moving Sale
What: Up to 80% off on Menswear, womenswear, and accessories
When: Now through July 17, 2010. Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun noon-6pm.
Where: 7 Mercer St (b/n Canal & Howard St) 212-226-8980

Ongoing Sales:
Who: Built by Wendy Summer Sale
What: Spring/summer collection is up to 70% off. The Fine Art silk tank was $144, now $72. Pinstripe-layered tie-front shirt was $185, now $93. Color block minidress was $113, now $57.
When: Now through August 15, 2010. Mon-Sat, noon-7pm. Sun noon-6pm
Where: Manhattan - 7 Centre Market Pl., b/t Broome & Grand Sts. (212-925-6538)
Williamsburg - 46 Nort 6th St (b/n Wythe & Kent Aves) (718-384-2882).

Next Week's Sales:

Who: Jodi Arnold Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off Spring Merchandise
When: July 20-25, 2010. Tues 10am-8pm. Wed-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun noon-6pm
Where: 2 Great Jones St (b/n Broadway & Lafayette) 212-228-4410

Who: Proenza Schouler Sample Sale
What: Resort & Spring merch starting at just $70
When: July 21-22, 2010. Wed-Thurs 9am-6pm
Where: 495 Broadway (b/n Spring & Broome St) 8th floor

NY Sample Sale Report: The News

I stopped by The News sample sale yesterday and today. There was definitely more merchandise yesterday, but there are still tons of stuff and some deals to be found from Band of Outsiders, BOY by Band of Outsiders, Clu, Cheap Monday, Sacai, Common Projects, Shipley & Halmos, KZO, Wayne, R13, Creative Growth for Everybody. Unfortunately one of our favorites Vena Cava didn't make it to this sale.
There were pieces at every price point from $695 leather jackets to $5 jeans and jersey samples. It was a very calm sale and a good size space. The only uncomfortable thing was the shared fitting room, both men and women with only one mirror for everyone.

Pieces from brands like BOY, Band of Outsiders and Shipley & Halmos were deeply discounted. Some pieces were still pricey like the aforementioned leather jacket $695, but there were some more affordable pieces as well.

This incredible leather jacket from Shipley & Halmos was $261. Other Shipley & Halmos pieces included silk skirts for $75 and silk dresses for $160+.

There are were a bunch of BOY by Band of Outsiders denim vests for $75 (retail $504). There were also a handful of BOY oxford shirts for $68 (retail $228).

If you're a Cheap Monday fan, you will love this sale. There was a huge selection of Cheap Monday jeans and apparel, and surprisingly a good assortment of sizes even today. The jeans on the racks were $20-30, and the jeans in the boxes were $5-10. As for apparel, everything was under $40 and many pieces were $20.

There were $5 jeans and also $75 cutoffs, different brands obviously, but I found this kind of amusing.

Another great part of the sale was the selection of jersey pieces from Clu. There was a bargain bin of $5-$10 samples. There were also some fun dresses and tunics along the wall for $20-$50. If you like drapey, voluminous pieces, you will have fun with the Clu pieces at this sale. Some of the pieces will take a little creativity to rock, so definitely for the more adventurous shopper.


I didn't a chance to really browse the men's section, but there seemed to be a good assortment of pieces, lots of outwear and some fun accessories like these bowties.

A menswear highlight was the large selection of Common Projects sneakers. They were mostly size 41+, and most prices ranged from $160-$215.

And I think every guy has enough t-shirts, but if you're looking for more, there were plenty of them in the $5 bin.

This was a great sale, and it's definitely worth checking out if you're in the neighborhood and looking for some fun casual pieces.

Who: The News Sample Sale
When: May 20-22, 2010. Thurs-Sat 10am-6pm
Where: 495 Broadway @ Broome, 5th Floor (212) 925-9700

I Like When Boys Suit Up

Fact, women like it when men dress up. It gives them an aura of confidence, and it's a reflection that they care. Men always look nice when they put on a fitted suit. Just look at these fall 2009 examples from the runway.


1. Tommy Hilfiger - example of a good, classic suit
2. Calvin Klein - love the subtle color


3. Givenchy - good directional and dramatic look
4. Gucci - fabulous detailing on the black suit and fun use of color underneath

images from men.style.com
Boys, you like it when girls dress up, right? It says something about the person, and it's easy on the eyes. It's the same when you dress up, and it's less work for you!

Suits can be expensive, but they're a worthy investment. Every man should have a suit, and mass retailers like H&M and Zara Man have affordable options. A few of my good friends have picked up suits from H&M for around $200 and Zara for a little under $300.

If you live in Brooklyn, you should check Alter in Greenpoint. They have a great slim suit from Cheap Monday for under $300.
And because I have no expertise when it comes to actually buying menswear, here's a suit shopping guide with tips for different body tips from Askmen.com

If you're not ready to buy a suit, consider buying a sport coat or blazer. Sport coats and blazers are similar to suit jackets, but they are usually made with thicker fabrics and can be more casual in style and worn with unmatched parts.

Seriously, just a blazer or sports coat can really upgrade your look. When a guy dresses up, so cute. And sometimes hot!

Jamba Juice $1 Oatmeal

Good Morning! Yay for a cheap breakfast! Jamba Juice is offering Hot, Slow cooked oatmeal for a limited time. It comes topped with fruit and brown sugar crumble. One per customer per visit! Offer good through March 31, 2009.

ps. thanks Sarah for the the tip ;)

Sample Sales This Week

Who:Issey Miyake
What: 80% Off Mens & Womens clothing from the designer’s runway collection as well as his Pleats Please, Issey Miyake Fete, Cauliflower, and HaaT collections
When: December 15-16,2008. Monday 8am - 8pm Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Where: 145 West 18 Street(b/n 6th & 7th Ave) Ground Floor. 212.226.1334 Ext 231

Who: Libertine
What: Everything at least 75% off - Blazers starting at $420 (originally $1690), T-Shirts $40 (originally $225), Cashmere Sweaters $300 (originally $1250)
Where: 187 Lafayette Street, 7th Floor, (b/n Grand and Broome), 212.925.8445.
When: Dec 18-20, 11am-7pm

Who: Y-3
What: Samples & Stopck Up to 75% Off. Leather bags are $55 (originally $210), women's cotton pants are $65 (originally $260), men's sweaters are $55 (originally $185)
When: Dec 16-18, 2008 Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: 610 Broadway, nr. Houston St., third fl.; Tues.–Thurs. (10–6).

Who: United Bamboo
What: Up to 85% Off. Bow-tie blouses ($110), tuxedo jackets ($200), and peacoats ($240)
When Dec 17-19, 2008. Wed-Fri 10am-7pm
Where:217 Centre St., nr. Grand St., sixth fl. 212-925-3311

Who:Miguelina
What: Silk chiffon blouses and gorgeous floral-print dresses, normally $125 to $750, are marked down to $25 to $150.
When: Dec 18-19, 2008. 10am-6pm
Where: 20 W 36th St (nr. Fifth Ave), sixth floor 212-290-2996

Who: The News Showroom
What: 50-70% Off Cheap Monday, Clu, Millions of Smiles, and Sea
When: Dec 18-20, 2008, Thurs-Fri 10am-6pm. Sat 10am-5pm
Where: 495 Broadway(nr Broome St) fifth floor 212-925-9700

Who: James Perse
What: Up to 75% Off Mens & Womens classic cotton tees, cashmere sweaters, tops and more
When: Dec 18-20, 2008. Thurs 1pm-8pm. Fri-Sat 10am-8pm
Where: 145 W 18th St (nr Seventh Ave)

Who: Pink Tartan
What: Dresses, skirts, blouses, pants and coats will be 60% off
When: Dec 16-17, 2008. 8am-7pm
Where: 416 W. 13th St. (between 9th Ave. and Washington), Suite #303

Who: 80%20 & Page Sargisson
What: shoes & jewelry sample sale
When: Tuesday, December 16th, 12 noon- 8 pm
Where: 315 W. 39th St. #1405, between 8th and 9th Ave., NYC