Botkier Sample Sale: Online

Non-New Yorkers rejoice! Botkier has heard your cries for affordable handbags and is offering some of the purses including the Dion, Harper and Bond at the same prices as they were at the NYC sample sale that just passed last week! Hurry as quantities are limited! Check it out!

Free Pinkberry This Friday

Free Pinkberry this Friday, June 26th! From 5-9PM, participating locations will be giving out free small new flavor yogurt - coconut, passionfruit and tropical swirl. For a list of store locations, click here.

Macy's Friends & Family

Who: Macy's
What: Friends & Family Discount means an Extra 25% Off
When: April 29-May4, 2009
Where: In Stores or Online

The Presets, Electro from Down Under

Artist: The Presets
Recommended If You Like: The Knife, Junior Boys, Digitalism

Some call it dance punk. Others say industrial techno. Label them what you will. Just give them a listen if you haven't already. I've "If I Know You" and "A New Sky" from their new album Apocalypso on repeat for weeks.

Most of the album will make you want to dance, and if you're a runner, it's a great soundtrack. I speak from personal experience. I hate running, but if I have The Presets playing, I can do it. Their spacey sound and airy background vocals help my mind drift, and the heavy beats keep my heart rate up. Enough about exercise, The Presets are an amazing duo from Australia, and they're currently touring the US and Canada.

New York, they're going to be at Webster Hall tomorrow night. The show is already sold out, but there's an after party at Le Poisson Rouge, kicking off at midnight. There will be a $5 cover. For more information, click here.


To hear and see more, check out The Presets' MySpace page.

Confessions of a Shopaholic Tickets

The first time I saw the trailer for Confessions of a Shopaholic I thought to myself, "That is the dumbest movie ever." Maybe I've seen the trailer too many times or maybe I just can't stay away from bright colors and designer goods, whatever the case I kind of want to see it now.

More than 1,000 movie tickets and screening passes will be given to customers who try on a pair of “Paigeaholic” jeans at Paige Premium Denim or Bloomingdales through Feb. 20, or until supplies last.

Thanks to Charlene for the tip!

Free Make Up

As part of a class action settlement against retailers for price fixing in the cosmetics industry, $175 million worth of free cosmetics products will be distributed while supplies last, on a first come, first served basis, beginning on January 20, 2009. No rainchecks will be issued. The products will be distributed at stores owned by the Retailer Defendants (see list immediately below).

The stores owned by the Retailer Defendants that will be participating in the settlement product distribution are the following:

* Bergdorf Goodman
* Bergner’s
* Bloomingdale’s
* Boston Store
* Carson Pirie Scott
* Dillard’s
* Gottschalks
* Herberger’s
* Macy’s
* Neiman Marcus
* Nordstrom
* Parisian
* Saks Fifth Avenue
* Younkers
The following is a list of the Manufacturer Defendants and their products that will be distributed, while supplies last, through the stores listed above:

* Boucheron (USA) Ltd.:
Femme Eau de Toilette (1 ounce/30 ml)

* Chanel, Inc.:
Coco Mademoiselle body lotion (3.4 fluid oz)

* Christian Dior Perfumes, Inc.:
J’Adore Eau de Parfum (15 ml)

* Clarins U.S.A., Inc. (customers will have a choice of ONE of two products, while supplies last):
Clarins Energizing Morning Cream (30 ml) OR
Clarins Beauty Flash Bomb (30 ml)

* Conopco, Inc. (distributed by Coty, Inc. on behalf of Conopco, Inc.) (customers will have a choice of ONE of three products, while supplies last):
Calvin Klein Euphoria Bath and Shower Crème (6.7 oz)
OR
Vera Wang Princess Body Polish (5 oz)
OR
Lovely Sarah Jessica Parker Shower Gel (6.7 oz)

* The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (customers will have a choice of ONE of two products, while supplies last):
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair (15 ml/0.5 oz)
OR
Clinique Moisture Surge (30 ml/1 oz)

* Guerlain, Inc.:
My Insolence Eau de Toilette (15 ml)

* L’Oréal USA, Inc. (formerly known as Cosmair, Inc.) (customers will have a choice of ONE of eight products, while supplies last):

Lancôme UV Expert 20
OR
Lancôme Cils Design Pro Mascara
OR
Lancôme Fatale Mascara
OR
Lancôme Courbe Virtuose Mascara
OR
Lancôme Primordial Skin Defense
OR
Ralph Lauren Romance Shower Gel (6.7 oz.)
OR
Giorgio Armani ACM Shower Gel (6.7 oz)
OR
Lancôme Hypnôse Shower Gel

* Parfums Givenchy, Inc.:
Very Irresistible Givenchy Eau de Toilette (15 ml)

These are the only products that will be distributed, while supplies last, as part of the settlement product distribution. Not all products are available in all stores; rather, stores will be distributing products from the participating brands that the particular store ordinarily sells.

Full Details Here.

Shoe Friends & Family

Who: Nine West, Anne Klein, Easy Spirit, Bandolino
What: An additional 15% Off all purchases including sale merch
When: Dec 4-7, 2008
Where: In Stores and Online

Ralph Lauren Friends & Family

Who: Ralph Lauren, RRL, Rugby
What: 30% Off Merch
When: Now through December 8, 2008
Where: In Stores or online at RalphLauren.com & Rugby.com

Kiehl's Friends & Family

Who: Kiehl's Friends & Family Event
What: 20% Off all purchases
When: Now through December 1, 2008
Where: Any Kiehl's Store or online

The Secret is Out...

Buyer Beware! Apparently one of the world's most famous lingerie company's bras contain a terrible secret. Victoria's Secret Bras are now in the midst of a potential class action lawsuit. Consumers are claiming symptoms ranging from rashes, hives to permanent scarring.

The cause of this has found to be formaldehyde which can be absorbed through intact skin. And although Victoria's Secret is aware of the complaints, these bras are still being sold right now.

Long time consumer Roberta Ritter tells ABC:
"I had the welts ... very red, hot to the touch, extremely inflamed, blistery. It itched profusely. I couldn't sleep, waking up itching...I was just utterly sick"

Ritter filed a lawsuit in regards to her purchases of Angels Secret Embrace and Very Sexy Extreme Me Push-Up bras.

Kate Spade Private Sale Online

Kate Spade is having a private sale online today through Friday, 11/14. Items are up to 60% off. Wallets range from $60-$150, bags from $80-$300, and a small selection of shoes ranging from $70-$130.

Sign up and login here.

American Eagle Friends & Family

Who: American Eagle Outfitters
What: 25% Off all online purchase
Where: www.ae.com
When: November 7-9, 2008

Hayden-Harnett Sample Sale Report

That was the line outside of Edge in Soho yesterday fifteen minutes before doors opened. The sale was hosted in Edge's basement and a bit of a madhouse.

This season's Hayden-Harnett sale is another good one. Prices aren't as low as previous sales; most bags are in the $200+ range. Earlier in the day, there were $100. There are plenty of smaller ticket items like clutches, studded cuffs, and belts, but really, why would you want that when Hayden-Harnett is known for their high-quality leather bags.

Also, bring cash! Pay with cash and receive 10% off.

What: Hayden-Harnett
Why: Forty-70 percent off fall 2008 collections and accessories.
When: Nov. 5-8. Wed.-Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Edgo Noho, 65 Bleecker St., b/t Broadway & Lafayette Sts. (718-383-4450).

If you're not in New York or can't deal with crowds, check out the sample sale online. Prices aren't as low online, but considering the time and energy you save, not bad.

Give Get w/ Gap Inc.

4 Days only November13-16, 2008 get 30% Off all purchases, plus 5% off what you spend will be given to a non-profit! In this case, Gap Foundation, which aims to improve and nurture the lives of children and youth living in conditions of need, hardship and distress.

$25 Gift Certificate for $2 from Restaurant.com

For those of you who were bummed cause you missed the last round of discount on Restaurant.com now is the time to redeem yourself!

From today until tomorrow head over to Restaurant.com, type in your zip code and find a restaurant in your neighborhood. When you've selected the one you want, and purchasing the gift certificate make sure you enter the offer code TREATS to get the discount. I'm not sure what time it expires, but 10/31/08 is the expiry date for this offer. Go quickly!

Make sure you read the minimum purchase requirements carefully as they vary from restaurant to restaurant before deciding what you'd like to purchase.

For those of you in the NYC area, check out what's close by. I'm thinking Matador, Cafe Espanol, Porcao Churrascaria, Jeeb, Red Brick Curry House, Sushi 52 or Brawta myself =)

Betsey Johnson Sample Sale, Marchesa Markdowns and Kate Spade F & F

Who:Betsey Johnson Sample Sale
What: Formal Dresses, Dresses & Separates at deeply discounted prices (Formal Dresses $120, Dresses $90,Separates $50)
When: Oct 22nd-24th, 10am-8pm
Where: Millenium Hotel (44th St nr Broadway)
Betsey Johnson is inspirational in that she doesn't take herself too seriously and always has fun with fashion and life. Her clothes are full of whimsy, charm, girly frills and a little bit of punk rock edge.

Go soon to get the best selection...but go back because although it's unadvertised, on the last day they often slash prices up to an additional 50% off!
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Speaking of which, for the last day, Marchesa & notte by Marchesa are slashing sample sale prices in half on gowns, cocktail dresses and evening separates in sizes 0 to 12. Prices now 80 to 85 percent off for the final day! Details here.


Price list as below:

MARCHESA Couture:
Stoles, retail $430, now $35
Pants, retail $775, now $100
Tops, retail $1,000, now $175
Dresses (yellow tag), retail $2,450, now $350
Gowns (red tag), retail $3,200, now $600
Gowns (green tag), retail $4,350, now $800
Gowns (blue tag), retail $5,400, now $1,033
Gowns (black tag), retail $6,500, now $1,225

notte by MARCHESA:
Jackets, retail $450, now $75
Short Dresses, retail $690, now $150
Gowns, retail $1,395, now $250
Oct 23-26 25% Off everything at Kate Spade including sale items!
For those of you who can't make it to the store, there is an online promo code attached!

Lord & Taylor & Staples Discount

20% Off at Lord & Taylor From Oct 23-26, 2008
10% Off at Staples Now Through Oct 25th, 2008

Nimli Friends & Family

Nimli is an online retailer devoted to providing natural, organic and sustainable lifestyle products, while exemplifying style and aesthetics. Nimli carres multiple product categories including clothing, jewelry, accessories, home décor, beauty products and much more.


They carry designers like Alkemie Jewelry, Battalion, Edun and Lara Miller who believe in combining creativity with eco-friendly ethics. Products are recycled, sweatshop-free, cruelty-free, and fit a green-conscious way of life.

Right now they are offering 20% Off all merchandise for their Friends & Family Event.

Running 10/20/2008-11/9/2008

DvF Friends & Family Sale

The legendary Diane von Furstenberg (DvF) is having a friends and family sale! 30% off for 4 days, starting October 23rd through the 26th.

RSVP to vipfriends@dvf.com is required. Print out the invitation and bring it to the store to receive the VIP sale price.

And if you can't make it out to one of the stores, you're in luck because there's a discount code for online checkout - VIPFRIENDS.

Happy shopping!

Mad Decent Tour

Artists: Diplo, Abe Vigoda, Boy 8-Bit, Telepathe
Recommended If You Like: M.I.A., Santogold, Daft Punk, Justice

Mad Decent Tour kicks off tonight in New York! Mad Decent is Diplo's record label. For those of you who don't know Diplo, he's one of my top three favorite DJs. Diplo is known for mixing in Brazilian funk and reggae. He's produced tracks for M.I.A. and Santogold and released a ton of amazing remixes.

The tour's headliner is Diplo himself and opening for him is one of my favorite up and coming DJs, Boy 8-Bit. All of his tracks make me want to dance. His music is a bit crazier than Diplo's, very electro and bass heavy. Even with few to no vocals, the songs are incredibly catchy. Get a taste of Mad Decent by streaming tracks here and here.

The tour will stop through major cities across the US with two dates in Canada. For ticket information and here even more music, visit imeem.com.
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10/16/2008 Webster Hall, New York
10/17/2008 Middle East Downstairs, Cambridge
10/18/2008 Cabaret Musee Juste Pour Rire, Montreal
10/20/2008 Babylon, Ottawa
10/21/2008 Circa Nightclub, Toronto
10/22/2008 Magic Stick, Detroit
10/23/2008 The Abbey Pub, Chicago
10/24/2008 First Avenue, Minneapolis
10/25/2008 The Granada Theatre, Lawrence
10/27/2008 Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, Denver
10/28/2008 Kilby Court, Salt Lake City
10/30/2008 Richards On Richards, Vancouver
10/31/2008 Neumos, Seattle
11/01/2008 Hawthorne Theater, Portland
11/03/2008 Great American Music Hall, San Francisco
11/04/2008 Echoplex, Los Angeles
11/05/2008 Club Red, Tempe
11/07/2008 Emos, Austin
11/08/2008 Palladium Ballroom, Dallas
11/10/2008 Masquerade, Atlanta
11/11/2008 Cats Cradle, Carrboro
11/12/2008 Black Cat, Washington
11/13/2008 Sonar, Baltimore
11/14/2008 Starlight Ballroom, Philadelphia