More Sample Sales This Week!

Who: Cardigan

What: First annual virtual sample sale! Snag clothing for men, women and accesories for up to 80% off. Plus free shipping!

When: Now through May 30, 2011.

Where: CardiganNewYork.com

Who: Steven Alan New York Sample Sale
What: 30-75% off a wide selection of Men's and Women's Collections from Steven Alan and Other Featured Designers including Cardigan, Lem Lem, Generic Surplus, Onia, Relwen. Men's Reverse Seam Cotton Shirt was $168, now $78. Porte Tote was $198, now $75. Weekend Duffle was $198, now $75. Women's Cotton Reverse Seam Shirt was $158, now $68.
When: May 19-22, 2011. Thurs-Fri 8:30am-8pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Where: 87 Franklin Street(b/n Broadway and Church)

Who: Sigerson Morrison Blowout Sale
What: Last chance to snag signature Sigerson Morrison and Belle styles like t-strap wedges, skimmer flats, ankle booties and platform sandals before the founders leave the company. Prices starting at just $25! Items marked down to 75% off on shoes in bold colors, metallics and exotic skins. save big on signature There will also be discounted handbags gloves, books, scent, candles and stationery from Mad et Len, Pilot, Assouline, and more.
When: May 20-22, 2011. Fri-Sat 1pm-7pm Sun 2pm-5pm
Where: Steven Sclaroff, 44 White St (nr Church St)

Who: Christian Louboutin Sample Sale
What: It’s invite only but if you’re willing to take a risk you might be able to score some of those ubiquitous red soled shoes for $150-400.
When: May 17-20, 2011. Tuesday VIP only. Wed 8am-6pm, Thurs 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-3pm
Where: 306 West 38th St (nr 8th Ave) 3rd floor

Who: Farylrobin Sample Sale
What: Shoes marked down to $10-90. Samples for $50. $10 shoes in size 6-7. Most shoes are sizes 7 and 8, limited selection in other sizes.
When: May 16-20 and May 23-26, 2011. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Closed on Sat & Sun.
Where: 200 Park Ave S (at 17th S)t, suite 1610. 212-219-1211

Who: Jonathan Adler Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 70% Off furniture, rugs, lighting, pottery, pillows, dinnerware, accessories & more. First Quality, new merch!
When: May 20-22, 2011. Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-2pm
Where: 513 Irving Avenue, Bushwick, Brooklyn. Take a Brooklyn-bound L train to Halsey Street.

Who: Lovely People Sample Sale
What: Flats, sandals, wedges, and heels are $15 to $50!
When:May 18, 2011. Wed 5:30pm-8pm
Where: 1385 Broadway (nr 38th St) 5th floor

Who: Archetype Showroom Sample Sale
What: Shop among their featured designers, including Holy Tee, IRO, LNA, Quail, The Reformation, Won Hundred, YMC, and Spring & Clifton, at discounted prices.
When: May 19-21, 2011. Thurs-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat noon-5pm
Where: 676 Broadway (nr Great Jones Street) 2nd Floor, 212-529-1407.

Sample Sales This Week: October 25-31, 2010

Who: Scoop Closet Clean-out Sale
What: 50-70% off Merch
When: October 21-31, 2010. Mon-Wed 11am-7pm, Thurs-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-6pm
Where: 875 Washington St (at 14th St) 212-691-1905

Who: Farylrobin
What: Size 8 shoe fall samples - $50 for shoes, $100 for boots. Mostly size 8, but also a limited selection of fall and spring styles in other sizes
When: October 25-29, 2010. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
Where: 200 Park Avenue South (at 17th Street). Room #1610

Who: Adrienne Landau Sample Sale
What: Discounted furs at this fall sample sale
When: October 25-28, 2010. Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: 518 8th Ave (nr 35th St) 21st floor, 212-920-1211

Who: Designer Eveningwear Sale
What: Gowns and cocktail dresses from Donald Deal, Pamella Roland, Melinda Eng, Lela Rose, Marc Bouwer, and more start at $49.
When: October 25-28, 2010. Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: 518 8th Ave (nr 35th St) 21st floor, 212-920-1211

Who: Selima Optique Sample Sale
What 30-90% Off Eyewear. Prices range from $50 to $100
When: October 27-31, 2010. Wed-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun noon-6pm
Where: 7 Bond Street (nr Lafayette St)

Who: Furla Sample Sale
What: Bags, clutches, belts, key chains and more for Women and a limited selection for Men. Leather heart key chain $9 (was $55), black crocodile stamped leather small handbag $229 (was $595).
When: October 26-28, 2010. Tues & Thurs 10am-7pm. Wed 11am-7pm.
Where: Clothingline, 261 West 36th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) 2nd Floor

Who: Olivia Feldman Sale
What: Up to 50% off on sleepwear and lingerie.
When: October 27-28, 2010. Wed-Thurs 11am-5pm
Where: 40 East 34th St (nr Madison Ave) Suite 417. 212-213-1822

Who: Bonpoint Childrenswear Sample Sale
What: Up to 60% off retail prices on their lines of boys and girls clothing from the Fall/Winter collections. Sizes newborn to preteen.
When: October 28-29, 2010.
Where: The Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18 St (b/n 6th & 7th Ave)5th Floor

Who: YSL Friends and Family Sale
What: Up to 75% off original retail prices
When: October 28-30, 2010. Thurs-Fri 8am-8pm. Sat 9am-4pm
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street

Possible Reissue: Farylrobin Arial Wedges

Last week I was looking through photos from Yuli of myitthings.com, and I noticed that she had a pair of wedges that I stalked for months a few years ago. I stalked them so hard; I knew them by name, style and everything.

Designer, Farylrobin. Style, Arial. Release, summer 2008. That summer I was a little strapped for cash, so I didn't buy them right away. By the time I was ready, they were sold out of my size! I would find them in white or tan, but never in my size.

So I was really excited (and a little jealous) when I saw them on Yuli, and I think the fact that she's still wearing them over two years later really speaks to their quality. She told me that they're super comfortable and that people are always asking her about them. Our chat inspired me to tweet to Faryl, and to my delight, she wrote back!


Who's super excited? I am!

Until then if you're looking for a similar pair, check out these other wedges from Farylrobin. They're also an older style. While not quite as cute in my opinion, they serve a similar purpose and could be worn into fall with the right tights. And bonus, they're on sale at amazon.com. Price varies based on size and color, but you could get them for as cheap as $34.20! Quite the steal for a practical pair of wedges.