NYC Sample Sales: May 12-18, 2014

Sample sales abound this time of year and there are plenty to fit the need of just about any shopper this week. My free time has been close to non-existent the past few weeks and so I really hope that it will slow down this week so I can make it to a sale or two.

If you are a bride-to-be, there is no better sale to look forward to than Brit designer Jenny Packham.

Other picks are the Adam Lippes for knitwear, Ter Et Bantine for luxe architectural womenswear, Veda for the perfect leather jacket, The New and W29 showroom for a variety of great labels. As always, if you shop a sale, let us know how it goes!

Who: Ports 1961
What: 65%-75% off menswear.
When: May 11-14, 2014. Sun 11am—6pm, Mon 10am—7pm, Tues—Wed 10am—6pm.
Where: 37 West 57th St (b/n 5th and 6th Ave), 9th floor

Who: Oscar de la Renta
What: Up to 80% off women's apparel and accessories, including handbags and furs, children's apparel and a limited selection of men's apparel. American Express, Mastercard or
Visa only. No children under 12 will be admitted.
When: May 12-14, 2014. Mon 10am—6:30pm, Tues 9am—6:30pm, Wed 9am—5pm.
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd St (b/n 8th & 9th Ave)

Who: Linda Richards Showroom, Bettye Muller
What: Markdowns on Bettye Muller shoes. Sizes range from 35-41. Lots of samples available in size 37.
When: May 12-16, 2014. Mon-Fri 9am—5pm.
Where: 209 W. 38th St (b/n 7th & 8th Aves, Suite 505, 212-382-2257

Who: Fleur du Mal
What: Up to 75% off on women's RTW and lingerie. Pleated iris skirts are $150; silk lame cocktail dresses are $200; and hiphuggers, thongs and panties are priced from
$25.
When: May 13-14, 2014. Tues 4pm—7pm, Wed 8am—6pm.
Where: 138 Baxter St #6W (b/n Grand and Hester St)

More NYC Sample Sales April 2013

Who: Proenza Schouler Sample Sale
What: Up to 85% off on of Fall 2012 collection overstock and one-of-a-kind tops, bottoms and dresses. Prices from $30-$1950 (retail $225-$6495).
When: April 26-27, 2013. Fri-Sat 10am-6pm
Where: 76 Mercer Street (b/n Spring & Broome Streets)

Who: Diane Raulston Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off. Swimsuit sets now $50. Separate tops and bottoms $25. Long dresses $30. Short dresses $25. Chiffon sarong cover-ups $20.
When: April 28, 2013. Sun 12-7pm
Where: Sanat Hair Salon, 328 E 66 Street (b/n 1st & 2nd Ave)

Who: Kimberly Ovitz Sample Sale
What: Snag pieces from this contemporary designer at a super deep discount. Collection pieces are $25. O by Kimberly Ovitz are $15. Damaged goods are $10.
When: April 25-26, 2013. Thurs-Fri 10am-6pm
Where: 401 Broadway (b/n Lispenard & Walker St) Suite 182

Who: Oscar de la Renta Bridal Sample Sale
What: 50-70% off bridal dresses, shoes & accessories at this annual event.
When: April 25-28, 2013. Thurs-Sun 10am-9pm
Where: Woodbury Common Premier Outlets, 498 Red Apple Court, Central Valley NY

Who: Wendy Mink Sample Sale
What: 50-80% off on jewelry. Hoop earrings $45 (retail $245). Crystal Beaded necklaces $50 (retail $222). Feather teardrop earrings $35 (retail $148).
When: April 26-28, 2013. Fri-Sat 12-7pm Sun 12-6pm
Where: 72 Orchard Street (b/n Broome & Grand St)

NYC Sample Sales: March 18-24, 2013

Who: Lela Rose Wedding Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off on bridal dresses. Credit Card or Cash ONLY.
When: March 21-22, 2013. Thurs 8am-7pm. Fri 9am-6pm
Where: 224 W 30th St, 14th Floor

Who: Twinkle by Wenlan's Twinkle 12 Warehouse Sale
What: A archival sample sale that includes classic piecs over the brand's 12 year history. Prices will be at a deep discount with many pieces ranging from $40 to $60. Your Majesty wool hand knit coat, original $430, now $60. Midnight picnic hand knit scarf, original $102, now $40; Hansel & Gretel lace insert silk dress, original $312, now $60. Swan Lake princess dress, original $360, now $60. Eyelet Kristen blouse original $210, now $60; sail away short in silk crepe, original $260, now $50.
When: March 20-23, 2013. Wed-Sat 9:30am-7:30pm.
Where: 545 8th Avenue, 17th Floor (b/n 37th and 38th St)

Who: CP Fashion Group Sample Sale
What: Brands like Just Cavalli, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, and Pierre Balmain at up to 70% off retail on women's & men's clothing, shoes & handbags. Credit Card ONLY.
Where: 20 West 36th St (b/n 5th & 6th Ave), 6th Floor.
When: March 15-24, 2013. 10am-6pm Daily.

More NYC Sample Sales

Who: Fenton/Fallon Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off bold statement jewelry from both the Fenton and Fallon collections.
When: March 14-16, 2013. Thurs 9am—8pm, Fri 9am—7pm, Sat 11am—2pm.
Where: 347 West 36th St (b/n 8th & 9th Ave) suite 1204
n/Where: Saturday, March 16. 12pm—6pm. 70 Wyckoff Ave between Suydam and Hart Sts, #4C (no phone)

Who: Assembly New York Basement Sale
Deal: Up to 80% off men's and women's clothing, vintage pieces, Assembly samples, accessories, bags, and shoes. The sale will include merchandise from brands like A Détacher, Cast of Vices, Jeremy Scott, Mark McNairy, and more. Snag Jeremy Scott x Linda Farrow sunglasses (reg. $288, now $58) and Caminando monk-sole shoes (reg. $248, now $50).
When:March 14-17, 2013. Noon-8pm daily.
Where: 170 Ludlow St (b/n Stanton and East Houston St), 212-253-5393

Who: Marc Bouwer and Oscar de la Renta
What: Up to 80% off gowns, cocktail dresses, and sportswear.
When: March 17-20, Sun-Wed 10am-6pm.
Where: 37 West 57th St (b/n 5th and 6th Ave), 9th floor, 212-920-1211

Sample Sales This Week: June 27-July 3, 2011

Who: Rodarte Sample Sale
What: Snag some Rodarte shoes and clothes at this secretive Cash Only sale.
When: June 28, 2011. Tues
Where: TBD, RSVP to andy@rodarte.net for exact location

Who: Nili Lotan Sample Sale
What: Snag big discounts on tanks, tunics, cotton dresses and coats. Plus a $30 bargain rack! Cash Only.
When : June 27, 2011. Mon Noon-7pm.
Where: 188 Duane St (b/n Hudson & Greenwich St

Who: Splendid and Ella Moss Sample Sale
What: Amazing deals on chic items for the whole
family from Splendid, Ella Moss, Splendid Mills, Ella Moss Girl,
Splendid Girl, Little Ella and Splendid Littles!
When: June 29, 2011. Wed 8:30am-5pm
Where: 260 West 39th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) 12th Floor

Who: Barr + Barr Sample Sale
What: 1/2 price on summer and pre-fall handbags
When: June 29-30, 2011. Wed-Thurs noon-8pm
Where: 60 East 66th St (nr Madison Ave) 2nd floor 212-737-2300

Who: Eva Gentry Summer Sale
What: Up to 90% off at the Brooklyn boutique which includes names like Rick Owens and Ann Demeulemeester.
When: Now through June 30, 2011. 12-7pm
Where: 389 Atlantic Ave - in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn (b/n Bond and Hoyt St). 718-260-9033

Who: PONO Sample Sale
What: 80% off necklaces, chokers and cuffs. Horn bangles $325 (was $650), the Sea Saw Choker $190 (was $275), and the Italian resin beaded necklace $110 (was $225)
When: June 22-29, 2011. Wed-Fri 9am-6pm, Mon-Wed 9am-6pm. Closed Sat & Sun
Where: 132 West 36th St (nr Broadway) 8th floor. 212-216-0044

Who: Oscar de la Renta Bridal Sample Sale
When: 70% off bridal gowns.
When: June 23-29, 2011. Thurs-Wed 10am-9pm
Where: Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, 498 Red Apple Court, Central Valley 845-928-4000

Who: Edit Summer Sale
What: 40-70% off select merchandise including Alexander Wang, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Proenza Schoulder, and Thakoon.
When: June 27-July 6, 2011. Mon–Wed 10:30am–6:30pm

Who: Paula Varsalona 'Moving Sale'
What: Find bridal and special occasion apparel and accessories. No appointment necessary.
When: June 21-30, 2011. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm. Sat 10am-3pm. Closed Sundays.
Where: 1375 Broadway, (at 37th St) 5th Floor. 212-221-5600

Who: DCK Sample Sale
What: Jewelry from Topshop, Arden B, Bebe, Charlotte Russe and more. Everything is 3 for $10! CASH ONLY
When: June 29-July 1, 2011
Where: 366 5th Ave - Suite 803. 212-564-0217

Pre-Fall 2011 Trends: Cherry Bomb

I’ve previously wrote in Pre-Spring 2010 that red shoes were a definite trend to keep your eye on, but now the designers have taken it from the feet and moved on up, many creating bold head to toe color outfits in all shades of red.  From Cherry to Pimento, Apple to Beet the reds are all here to stay and making a statement. 

Pre-Fall 2011 was an explosion of red all over the runways, regardless of occasion or fabrication.  Deep red tones from Adam, Armani Collezioni and Elie Tahari look great for eveningwear, while classic reds at Jason Wu,  Carolina Herrera and Vera Wang look great for cocktails and making a statement.  My personal favorite use of red is the top and bottom combos that have a slight menswear feel by DKNY, Jenni Kayne and Thakoon.  If you are feeling lady like though Oscar De La Renta, Nina Ricci and Reed Krakoff looks might fit the bill.  If all that red makes you nervous though, just try on a red jacket ala Preen, Stella McCartney or Michael Kors. 

Would you wear head to toe red or is it a look for runways only?

Adam, Armani Collezioni, Elie Tahari

Jason Wu,  Carolina Herrera, Vera Wang

DKNY, Jenni Kayne, Thakoon

Oscar De La Renta, Nina Ricci, Reed Krakoff

Preen,  Stella McCartney, Michael Kors

Sample Sales This Week NYC: March 1-7, 2010

Who: Earnest Sewn Sample Sale
What: Denim now $15-100
Where: 94 Orchard Street, NYC
When: March 4-7, 2010. Thurs-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-7pm.

Who: Oscar de la Renta Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off!
Where: 224 West 30th Street (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)
When: March 3-4, 2010. Tues-Wed 10am-6pm.

Who: Inhabit
What: Up to 70% off Cashmere for men & woment
Where: Online
When: Ongoing through end of March

Who: Theory Sample Sale EXTENDED
What: Fall & Spring merchandise for Women & Men samples and slight irregulars. New Prices:
tees / tanks now $12
blouses / shirts now $23
sweaters / knits now $23
skirts / shorts now $27
pants now $34
dresses now $34
blazers / outerwear now $45
When: March 1-2, 2010. Mon-Tues 11am-7pm
Where: Clothingline. 261 West 36th Street, 2nd Floor b/n 7th & 8th Ave

Trends: To Braid or Not to Braid

Alexander Wang SS 2010, Miu Miu SS 2010, Oscar de la Renta SS 2010

If you've been bored with your hair lately and not sure what to do, perhaps you've considered the high bun. Another low maintenance option for a bad hair day that might be to throw it into a braid. Braids have been creeping on the heads of celebs & socials alike but The Spring 2010 runways have yielded new variations and guaranteeing braids to be the next big trend in hairstyling. Perhaps the ones that stuck in my head the most were the low loose braids at both Alexander Wang and Miu Miu. It has a very casual messy feel as if it's slowly unraveling off your head. If you want a more polished look though, perhaps you can consider the Grecian/Milk Maid stylings of Oscar de la Renta, made more interesting and textural by the addition of fabric strips interwoven in the hair. I haven't tried rocking this look yet...would you wear braids? If so which look do you like?