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Last week I was in Austin for SXSW Music Festival with team DDB.  We were there to check out emerging artists and attend panels.  DDB Chicago's own Eric Johnson (DJ Bunny Ears) actually hosted a panel entitled “Beyond Just Music Licensing In Advertising”, and I DJed an event at Pure Ultra Lounge as the 2nd place winner of PodOmatic's SXSW contest.  So my coworkers and I had a pretty action packed week, but that's the norm at SXSW.

(Left: Artizia blue dress, vintage belt. Right: polka dot dress found at Buffalo Exchange, vintage belt)

For my 6 days in Austin, I wore a dress and cardigan onto the plane and packed 3 dresses, 2 tops, a crop jacket and a pair of shorts.

Sales This Week NYC: January 25-31, 2010

Who: APEX NYC Charity Sale
What: Four hours to browse women’s apparel, accessories and homeware luxury items at special prices. 20% of proceeds will go to support of youth development initiatives providing underserved Asian American youth with one-to-one mentoring and educational services. Enjoy a sponsored bar, sweets courtesy of local bakers hecs Kitchen and music by DJ Heart Beats. Designers include Bliss Lau, Doo.Ri, H Frederiksson, Ideeen, Kim Seybert, Mary Meyer, Meg Cohen, Risto, Secta, Study by Tara St. James, Uluru and more
When: January 29, 2010. Friday 5pm-9pm. Online pre-sale on Wednesday January 27.

Who: Peter Soronen
What: Prices starting at $30 on feminine frocks & gowns
Where: 245 West 29th Street, Suite 300
When: January 30, 2010. Saturday 11am-5pm

Who: Cole Haan
What: Up to 75 off on women's and men's shoes and handbags . Women's Joana Air tall boot in chocolate stretch nappa now $199, orig. $498. Women's Phoebe large triple zip satchel in soft gold now $239, orig. $598. Men's Air Jarvis plain oxford shoe in coffee brown calf now $71, orig. $178.
When: January 23-27, 2010. Sat-Tues 9am-6:30pm, Wed 9am-6pm
Where:317 West 33rd - Soiffer Haskin (b/n 8th & 9th Aves)

Who: Chocheng
What: Up to 75% off Suits, jackets, and coats
When: January 28-February 28, 2010. 212-967-5044, call for hours.
Where: 51 East 63rd St (nr Park Ave)

Who: BGN Paris Sample Sale
What: Current & past season merch for women up to 90% off. Includes dresses, suits, tops & pants
Where: 250 West 39th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)
When: January 24-26, 2010. Sun-Tues 11am-7pm

Who: Tracy Feith warehouse sale
What: Discounted dresses, accessories, boots, and coats. LeShack by Tracy Feith dresses and separates are $75-$180 (was $250-$400).
Where: 64 Grand St., nr. Kent St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn
When: Now through January 31, 2010. noon-7pm daily

Who: Temperley London Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% Off
Where: 453 Broome St (at Mercer St) (212-219-2929)
When: January 27-31, 2010. Wed 8am-8pm, Thurs-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun noon-6pm

Who: Sophia Eugene Sample Sale
What: Reduced prices on dresses & seperates
Where: 37 Cornelia Street (nr Bleecker)
When: Now - February 4, 2010.Monday-Saturday noon-8pm

Who: Multi Designer Sample Sale
What: Up to 85% off on Mothe, Shauntele, chulette, Hatting by La China Loca, manisse
Where: Showroom New York, 202 West 40th St 9th Floor
When: February 4, 2010. noon-7pm

Sample Sales this Week NYC: Jan 18-23, 2010

Who: United Bamboo
What: Up to 85% off retail
When: January 18-19, 2010, Mon & Tues 10am to 8pm
Where: 217 Centre Street, 6th Floor

Who: The Angel Sanchez Showroom
What: Angel Sanchez Couture eveningwear and bridal collections. Prices up to 85% off. Bryan Bradley Contemporary sportswear and Tuleh by Byran Bradley Day into evening dresses and separates. Prices up to 75% off.
When: January 17-19, 2010. Sun 11am-5pm, Mon & Tues 10am-6pm
Where: 148 West 37 Street. (b/n 6-7 Avenues) 7th Floor. 212.920.1211

Who: Oak NYC
What: Week 3 of the 3-week sale with 50% off this week! Clothing, shoes, and accessories for both men and women.
When: Final Week!
Where: OAK NYC, 28 Bond Street (at Lafayette Street) 212-677-1293
OAK Williamsburg, 208 North 8th Street (b/n Roebling St & Driggs Ave)718-782-0521
or Online.

Who: J.Crew, Madewell & Crewcuts
What: Clothing & footwear for Men, Women and children. Sample sizes only for men's & women's clothing. Limited stock of shoes: Womens shoes size 5-12, Men's shoes size 7-13. Madewell denim sizes 25-31.
When: January 19-23, 2010. Tues-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Where: Clothingline. 261 West 36th Street, 2nd Floor b/n 7th & 8th Ave

Who: Judith Ripka
What: 50-70% off Jewelry
When: January 21-23, 2010. Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-3pm
Where: Carlton Hotel / Seville Room, 88 Madison Ave

Who: Cole Haan
What: Up to 75 off on women's and men's shoes and handbags . Women's Joana Air tall boot in chocolate stretch nappa now $199, orig. $498. Women's Phoebe large triple zip satchel in soft gold now $239, orig. $598. Men's Air Jarvis plain oxford shoe in coffee brown calf now $71, orig. $178.
When: January 23-27, 2010. Sat-Tues 9am-6:30pm, Wed 9am-6pm
Where:317 West 33rd - Soiffer Haskin (b/n 8th & 9th Aves)

Upcoming Sample Sales: NYC

Who: Mackage, Soia & Kyo Spring/Summer 2009 and Fall/Winter 2008 Sample Sale
What: Everything is 50% off retail. Leather jackets and trenches originally $500 and up are now $300 and below.
When: May 18 - 19 @ 12-7pm . Cash Only
Where: 275 W 39th St, 7th floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Cole Haan
What: Up to 75% Off Men’s and women’s handbags, shoes, leather goods, and outerwear
When: May 17-21, 2009. Sun-Wed 9am-6:30pm. Thurs 9am-6pm
Where: 317 W 33rd St

Who: Iisli
What: Up to 75% off recent retail stock and samples
When: May 19-20, 2009. 10am-7pm
Where: 17 Little West 12th St. Suite 201, 212.763.2603

Who: White + Warren
What: Organic cashmere tees, summer-weight cardis, super soft dresses, ranging from $25 - $55
When: May 19-20, 2009. Tues 8am-8pm, Wed Noon-8pm
Where: 80 West 40th Street, 3rd Floor

Who: Miss Sixty and Energie
What: Up to 90% off shoes, bags, accesories and clothes
When: May 18-21, 2009. Mon 3pm—7pm. Tues-Wed 9am—7pm. Thurs 9am—3pm.
Where: 435 Hudson St at Morton St, suite 400 (no phone).

Who: Mint by Jodi Arnold
What: Up to 75% Off. Pants start at $80 (originally $200), tops start at $120 (originally $300), and dresses start at $160 (originally $375).
When: May 20-22, 2009. 9am-6pm daily
Where: 230 W 39th St, nr. 7th Ave, 2nd floor

Who: Nanette Lepore
What: Discounts on whimsical feminine pieces. Dresses are $140 (originally $335), skirts are $100 (originally $195), tops are $95 (originally $215), sweaters are $75 (originally $110), and shoes are $130 (originally $255).
When: May 20-22, 2009. 9am-7pm daily
Where: 225 W 35th St nr 7th Ave. 4th floor (212-594-0012

Who: Araks Lingerie
What: Up to 80% off on fall ready-to-wear, and swimwear. A chemise is now $90 (originally $275), a swim set is now $40 (originally $228), and there will be $10 bins of bras, panties, and more.
When: May 21-22, 2009. Thurs 8:30am-7:30pm. Fri 9:30am-6:30pm

Who: Charlotte Ronson Spring/Summer 2009 Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% Off on Clothing and shoes from past and current seasons
When: May 27-29, 2009. 10 am – 7 pm
Where: 1071 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 301, New York

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Upcoming Sales

Who: J.Crew
What: First sample sale ever on Men's, Women's and Crewcuts and some Madewell up to 70% Off
When:January 20-25. Tuesday 10am-7pm, Wednesday 10am-6pm, Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm
Where:261 W 36th Street (B/n 7th & 8th Avenues), 2nd Floor

Who: Tibi
What: Up to 85% off colorful dresses, skirts, tops and more
When: January 17-19 Sat 10am—7pm, Sun noon—6pm, Mon 11am—7pm.
Where: 120 Wooster St between Prince and Spring Sts (212-226-5852)

Who: Cole Haan women’s and men’s sample sale
What: Shoes, handbags and outerwear up to 80% off
When: January 25-28, Sunday through Tuesday, 9:00am-6:30pm. Wednesday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Where:Soiffer Haskin. 317 West 33rd Street (Nr. 8th Ave), NYC. 718-747-1656
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