Snag: Kirna Zabete for Target - Now 50% off!

The New York City boutique and purveyors of downtown style, Kirna Zabete, has long been a celebrity favorite.  Now you can snag the collection of Kirna Zabete x Target for 50% off. Where? Online at Target? No! Target.com is still just 30% off but suprisingly on the Kirna Zabete website you can snag everything from leopard print hats, enamel lip shaped rings and dresses at a great price.  All orders come with free shipping but unlike a purchase from Target, all sales of 50% or more from Kirna Zabete are FINAL SALE so be sure that you know your size and are sure of your purchases before clicking buy! Please note sizes on the website are also much more limited. I snagged a Mesh Mix High-Lo shirt dress, mesh print tee, lace long sleeve tee and Parisian night hi low shirt. Let me know if you score anything awesome. Happy shopping!

NYC Sales: December 26, 2011 - January 1, 2012

Who: American Apparel Flea Market
What: Markdowns of up to 90% off warehouse stock. Merchandise will be replenished throughout the sale
When: Dec 16-27, 2011. Daily 9am-9pm. Closed Christmas Day
Where: 766 6th Ave (b/n 25th & 26th St)

Who: Accents By Sophia Sample Sale
What:  Snag one-of-a-kind pieces made of sterling silver, marcasite, semi-precious stones, and cultured pearls.
Assorted macarsite earrings and pins $20-$100 (was $100-$300 and up).  Assorted sterling silver earring $10-$45 (was $40-$100 and up). Assorted jade rings $2 (was $20). Assorted ivory bangle 8mm round $80 (was $200). Genuine pearl necklaces $25 (was $250). Assorted genuine stones necklaces $15-$30 (was $60 and up)
When: Dec 9-27, 2011. Mon-Fri 10am-6:30pm, Closed weekends
Where: 15 West 36th St, 6th Floor (b/n 5th & 6th Ave). 212-594-5077

Who: Kirna Zabete
What: Up to 50% off labels like Lanvin, Stella McCartney, and Prabal Gurung. Also applies online.
When: Now through December 31, 2011.
Where: 96 Greene St (b/n Prince and Spring St)

Who: Vanessa Noel
What: Up to 80% off all shoes
When: Now through December 31, 2011. Mon—Fri 10am—6pm, Sat 11am—6pm.
Where: 158 East 64th St (nr Lexington Ave) 212-906-0055

Who: Bird Winter Sale
What: Up to 50% off on brands like 3.1 Phillip Lim, Rag & Bone, Alexander Wang and more.
When: December 29, 2011 - January 25, 2012.
Where: See here for store locations and hours.

Kirna Zabete's FNO Designer Exclusives

Last year's Proenza Schouler FNO Bag

So are you filling up your calender for Fashion's Night Out this September 10? Just got word that luxe Soho store Kirna Zabete will be filling up with exclusive FNO out merchandise by various designers. Last year's FNO merchandise included a $65 limited edition Proenza Schouler bag!

So who's participating?
The list of designers include Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, Thakoon, Peter Som, Jason Wu, Aurelie Biderman,Chrissie Morris, Elise Overland and TRACY ANDERSON will be at Kirna Zabete to meet clients and launch exclusive products. And according to Facebook, Frank Tell is also working on a special collaboration with details to come.

What's the story on the goods?
Proenza Schouler: mini PS1 wallets, Thakoon: wave print top and tap pants, Jason Wu: owl scarf, Aurelie Biderman: swan feather earrings, Peter Som: fashion-y cocktail napkins, Elise Overland: sleek tunic. Plus an Exclusive CELINE purse. Kirna Zabete designed a limited edition iPad case.

Everything will be launching exclusively in store and at Kirna Zabete.com.

iWant: Bea Valdes Mombassa

As you probably realized, I am a sucker for shiny objects and "junk jewelry" is no exception, at least that's what I call pieces that aren't precious gems, gold and boring :) Although I'd hardly call these stunning pieces by Bea Valdes "junk". Bea Valdes is a Phillipines born handbag and jewelry designer whose fascination with embellishment from an early age lead her to start creating handbags experimentally in 2001. The detail is drool worthy but the prices are pretty prohibitive to me owning anytime the near future (at $750-1650, not to mention bespoke pieces). Right now I'm really feeling the Mombassa necklace pictured above! It's the perfect statement necklace that has a slight tribal feel.

Here are a couple other pieces below to give you a sense of her style.

You can check out her pieces at Henri Bendel, Barneys, Saks Fifth Avenue, Kirna Zabete and Holt Renfrew or online at CoutureLab.com.