NYC Sample Sales: September 30-October 6, 2013

In the week to come, I may be a bit absent because I'm traveling home again to remember the life of my grandfather and to spend time with my family. He lived a full life and passed peacefully so I choose to celebrate his memory.

Who: Pixie Market Sale
What: Prices are $20, $40 and $60.
When: September 27-30, 2013. Fri-Mon 10am-6pm
Where: 100 Stanton Street (b/n Ludlow & Orchard St). 212.253.0953

Who: Loro Piana Sample Sale
What: Cashmere knitwear, ready-to-wear, outerwear and accessories. Cashmere and wool fabrics by the bolt, also available. Credit cards only. All sales final. No strollers allowed. No children under 12 will be admitted.
Where: September 29-October 3, 2013. Sun-Wed 9am-6:30pm, Thurs 9am-5pm
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd Street (b/n 8th & 9th Ave)

Who: Rent the Runway Sample Sale
What: Retired, gently used dresses and accessories from designers including Shoshanna, Badgley Mischka, David Meister, Nicole Miller, Rebecca Taylor and many more. Prices up to 95% off retail.
When: September 30 - October 6, 2013. Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-3pm
Where: 260 Sample Sale Showroom, 260 Fifth Avenue (b/n 28th & 29th St), 212.725.5400

Who: Gryson Sample Sale
What: The talented NYC based designer is now offering bags from her IIIbeca, Gryson and Olivia Harris line for up to 75% off.
When: October 1-4, 2013. Tues-Wed 11am-7pm, Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri 11am-7pm
Where: 108 Franklin St (b/n Church & West Broadway)

Who: Pamella Roland Sample Sale
When: Evening and cocktail dresses at up to 70% off. Cash and credit cards. All sales final. No children or strollers allowed in the sale.
When: October 1-3, 2013. Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: Shelly & Renee Productions, 501 7th Avenue, 3rd Floor, 212.920.1211

Who: Deux Lux Sample Sale
What: Signature hobos, messengers, wallets, totes and more at up to 75% off. Sold at Nordstrom.com, Shopbob, NastyGal and Urban Outfitters.
When: October 3-4, 2013. Thurs-Fri noon-7pm
Where: 37 West 20 Street (At 6th Ave), 212.620.0801

Who: Gemma Kahng Sample Sale
What: Tops, dresses, outerwear and accessories for women at a discount.
When: October 3-5, 2013. Thurs-Sat 10am-7pm
Where: 270 West 38 Street, Suite 2000

Who: Pratesi Sample Sale
What: Fine Italian linens including bedding, towels & table linens. Credit cards only . All sales final. Strollers not allowed. No children under 12 will be admitted.
When: October 5-8, 2013. Sat-Tues 9am-6:30pm
Where: Soiffer Haskin Showroom, 317 West 33 Street (b/n 8th & 9th Ave)

Ongoing Sales:
Who: Showroom Seven New York
What: Designers such as Issa, Charlotte Ronson, Pier Antonio Gaspari, Monica Chiang and Liebeskind at deep discounts
When: September 3-October 4, 2013. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm. Sat 11am-6pm, Closed Sundays.
Where: 263 11th Ave - 3rd Floor (b/n 27th & 28th St)

Sample Sales NYC: April 22-28, 2013

Who: Scoop Spring Closet Sale

What: Deep discounts on menswear and womenswear.  Price range from $19-$129

When: April 22-May 5, 2013. For store hours click here.

Where: 430 W 14th St (at Washington St)

Who: Loro Piana Sample Sale
What: Discounts on luxe knits, outerwear, suits and accessories for men and women
When: Now through April 25, 2013. Sun-Wed 9am-6:30pm, Thurs 9am-5pm
Where: 317 W 33rd St (near 8th Ave)

Who: Jim Villa Showroom Sample Sale
What:  Discounts on labels like Class by Roberto Vabali, Gaetano Navarra and more.
When: April 22-26, 2013. 10am-7pm
Where: 263 11th Ave - 4th floor (b/n 27th & 28th St)

Who: C & C Childrenswear Showroom Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off on European brand names including ADD DOWN, Eddie Pen, Ermanno Scervino, Antik Batik, Imps & Elfs, Babe & Tess, Loredana, Caffe d'Orzo, Derhy, and more. Newborn through size 16 years. Boys and girls. All sales final. No strollers allowed in the building.
When: April 22-26, 2013. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Where: 12 West 32 Street (b/n 5th & 6th Ave) 9th Floor

Who: DL1961 Sample Sale
What: 60% off women's denim (sizes 24-32)
When: April 23-25, 2013. 10am-7pm
Where: 530 7th Ave - Suite 1505 (b/n 38th & 39th St)

Who: Scotch & Soda Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off menswear and womenswear
When: April 23-28, 2013. Tues-Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-7pm, Sat 10am-3pm
Where: 260 5th Ave (b/n 28th & 29th St)

Shopping Round Up: Statement Sandals

Yesterday I posted about my sandals on Facebook and Twitter because my team at work stopped a meeting to discuss my funky footwear - go big or go home, I say!

Since then a lot of people have been asking me where they can find them. They're by Issa Karmara, a small Korean label with no stocklist that I'm aware of. I bought them two summers ago from Pixie Market, so unfortunately they're not longer available. But turn that frown upside down because I've done a little shopping round up for you.

Matt Bernson "Delphine", sale $141.46 (retail $209)


Jeffrey Campbell "Jaguar", $142


Jeffrey Campbell "Bad Alice", $135


Senso "Sahara Kid", sale $79.20 (retail $198)
Also available in black


Sam Edelman "Ginger", sale $80-90 (retail $100)
And if you're open to bright colors, I'm also loving them in Flamingo Suede!

Sales This Week NYC: Jan 11-17, 2010

Good slew of sales this week but I'm headed back for Toronto on Wednesday so I might not have much of a chance to hit them up! Let us know what you think of the sales! xo

Who: Clothingline Blowout Sale for Women
What: Up to 95% off retail. Free People (tees / tanks $5, separates $10, dresses $15). Tocca (tops / knits $15, pants / shorts $15, skirts $20, dress $45). Milly for wholesale & below. CHARLEY 5.0 (skirts $35, leggings / denim $45, blazers / dresses $75)
When: January 12-13, 2010. Tues 11am-7pm, Wed 11am-6pm
Where: 261 W 36th Street (b/n 7th & 8th Ave). 2nd Floor

Who: Pop-Up by Maven Collective : 65 Spring St, NY, NY, 10012
What: Mike & Chris (Short Fleece $45, Trench $65). B.SON (s/s tee $15, l/s tee $20, tank $10), MYNE (all $40), AZFN (holiday dress $45). Beta Unit (Particle hoodie $35, Button up hoodie $40, Easy Pants $33). Kontorsion(V-Neck $20, Button Up $45)
When: Sale ends January 11, 2010. noon-8pmish
Where: 65 Spring Street, (b/n Broadway and Lafayette Street); 949-209-7583

Who: Opening Ceremony's winter blowout sale
What: Markdowns of up to 70% off on Band of Outsiders, Opening Ceremony, Raf Simons, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, United Bamboo, and more.
When: New markdowns this week
Where: 35 Howard Street, (b/n Broadway and Crosby streets) 212-219-2688 and online at openingceremony.us.

Who: Maryam Nassir Zadeh
What: Up to 50% off from indie faves Creatures of the Wind, Haltbar, Rachel Comey, Vena Cava, A Detacher, Isabel Marant, and more.
When: Ongoing sale
Where: 123 Norfolk Street (b/n Delancey and Rivington streets), 212-673-6405

Who: Kimberly Taylor
What: Up to 80% off Silk dresses, pants, skirts, and tops. All items are $75, including the Shannon shorts romper (was $260), the Helen skinny pant (was $315), and the Lillian drape top (was $220)
When: January 11-13, 2010. Mon-Wed 10am-7pm
Where: 400 West 14th St(nr 9th Ave)212-944-6700

Who: Kidrobot Warehouse Sale
What: Hoodies, crewnecks, sweaters, and rugby shirts are $25, hats are $10, tees are $15, jackets are $40, and dresses and skirts are $15.
When: January 11-13, 2010. Mon-Wed 10am-7pm
Where: 56 West 22nd St (nr 6th Ave) 2nd floor

Who: Charm & Chain
What: Up to 70% on jewelry by Alexis Bittar, Erickson Beamon, Lee Angel, Fenton/Fallon, and more start at $15
When: January 12-15, 2010. Tues-Fri 9am-7pm
Where: 300 West Broadway (nr Grand St) Suite #2 646-875-8278

Who: Acne Studio
What: End-of-season sale, up to 50 percent off Men's and women's clothes, denim, and accessories
When: Now through January 14, 2010. Mon-Sat 11am-7pm
Where: 10 Greene St (nr Canal St) 212-625-2828

Who: Rebecca & Drew
What: Up to 80 percent off shirts, skirts, shirtdresses, and more. Shirts $30- $65 (was $145-$220), dresses $80 (was $250-$400), skirts $30-$60 (was $210-$400), and coats $100 (was $500-$700).
When: January 12-14, 2010. Sale starts at Midnight!
Where: Online

Who: Norma Kamali
What: 20-70% off. The all-in-one black-and-white striped tunic is just $75, the jersey lifestyle line is 20-50% off, and assorted parachute styles are up to 70 percent off.
When: Through January 15, 2010. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun closed.
Where: 11 West 56th St near 5th Ave 212-957-9797

Who: Hollander & Lexer Sale
What: Menswear at 50% off select items includes Pea coats (now $295), Robert Geller shirts (now $168), Opening Ceremony Wool Plaid boots (now $250), and Rachel Comey Wool shoes (now $240).
When: Sale starts this week and runs through Sunday, January 17, 2010.
Where: 358 Atlantic Avenue, (nr Pacific Street) Boerum Hill, 718-797-9190
103 Metropolitan Avenue, (nr Wythe Avenue) Williamsburg, 718-797-9117.

Who: Pixie Market Sale
What: Shop in-store or online for 60% off deals on Carin Wester, Seneca Rising, Motel, Best Behavior, and more.
When: Now through Friday, January 15
Where: Online or 100 Stanton Street, (b/n Orchard and Ludlow Sts)212-253-0953.

Who: Bird End-of-Season Sale
What: Discounts of up to 50% off. Take advantage of deep markdowns on their fall/winter clothing and accessories for men and women—including Alexander Wang, Rachel Comey, Acne, Rag & Bone, Isabel Marant, and more.
When: New markdowns begin Saturday, December 26, 2009 through January 15, 2010.
Where: Various locations. 220 Smith Street, (corner of Butler Street), Cobble Hill; 718-797-3774; 316 Fifth Avenue, (b/n 2nd and 3rd streets), Park Slope; 718-768-4940; and 203 Grand Street, (between Bedford and Driggs avenues); Williamsburg; 718-388-1655; and online

Who: Oak NYC
What: Week 2 of the 3-week sale with 40% off this wk, and 50% off next week! Clothing, shoes, and accessories for both men and women.
When: Now through approx 3 weeks from now!
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.

Next Week:
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

Sales This Week NYC: Jan 4-10, 2010

Who: New York City Shoe-Inn
What: 10,000 pairs of shoes from designers like Marc Jacobs, Stuart Weitzman, Tory Burch, Cole Haan, and Frye. All shoes are $19.99 to $99.99 and all booties and boots are $34.99 to $199.99 (was up to $1,250)
Where: Gotham Hall, 1356 Broadway, at 36th St
When: January 4-6, 2010. Mon-Wed, 9am–7pm.

Who: Norma Kamali
What: 20-70% off. The all-in-one black-and-white striped tunic is just $75, the jersey lifestyle line is 20-50% off, and assorted parachute styles are up to 70 percent off.
When: Ongoing. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun closed.
Where: 11 West 56th St near 5th Ave 212-957-9797

Who: Cynthia Rowley
What: Up to 80% off clothing and accessories.
Where: 376 Bleecker Street (b/n Perry and Charles); 212-242-3803
When: January 8-10, 2010. Fri-Sun 10am-9pm

Who: PHAIDON Warehouse Sale
What: ABrowse through thousands of discounted books on art, film, fashion, architecture, design, travel, and more, now up to 70% off.
When: January 1-10, 2010. Fri-Sun. Mon through Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-7pm
Where: 100 Wooster Street, (b/n Prince and Spring St) 212-925-1900.

Who: TG-170 Sale
What: 50% off fall collections from Kaylee Tankus, Vivienne Westwood and Sretsis, Cecilia Prado knits, and more. Plus, check out their excellent $49, $74, and $99 racks.
When: Sale starts this week
Where: 170 Ludlow Street, (b/n Houston and Stanton Sts) 212-995-8660.

Who: Smith + Butler Winter Sale
What: 50% off fall/winter stock for men and women from Filson, IRO, Nicholas K (pictured), Rogues Gallery, Saint James, Unis, and more.
When: Sale starts this week
Where: 225 Smith St (at Butler) Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. 718-855-4295.

Who: Hollander & Lexer Sale
What: Menswear at 50% off select items includes Pea coats (now $295), Robert Geller shirts (now $168), Opening Ceremony Wool Plaid boots (now $250), and Rachel Comey Wool shoes (now $240).
When: Sale starts this week and runs through Sunday, January 17
Where: 358 Atlantic Avenue, (nr Pacific Street) Boerum Hill, 718-797-9190
103 Metropolitan Avenue, (nr Wythe Avenue) Williamsburg, 718-797-9117.

Who: Pixie Market Sale
What: Shop in-store or online for 60% off deals on Carin Wester, Seneca Rising, Motel, Best Behavior, and more.
When: Now through Friday, January 15
Where: Online or 100 Stanton Street, (b/n Orchard and Ludlow Sts)212-253-0953.

Who: Bird End-of-Season Sale
What: Discounts of up to 50% off. Take advantage of deep markdowns on their fall/winter clothing and accessories for men and women—including Alexander Wang, Rachel Comey, Acne, Rag & Bone, Isabel Marant, and more.
When: New markdowns begin Saturday, December 26, 2009 through January 15, 2010.
Where: Various locations. 220 Smith Street, (corner of Butler Street), Cobble Hill; 718-797-3774; 316 Fifth Avenue, (b/n 2nd and 3rd streets), Park Slope; 718-768-4940; and 203 Grand Street, (between Bedford and Driggs avenues); Williamsburg; 718-388-1655; and online

Who: Zero + Maria Cornejo End-of-Season Sale
What: Up to 50% off. A Concave cardigan (now $349), a Koi dress in silk charmeuse (now $363), and an Alana Wool Funnel coat (now $667).
When: Now through Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Where: 33 Bleecker Street, (b/n Lafayette and Bowery)

Trends: Fringe, Fringe and More Fringe

Maison Martin Margiela, ACB Necklace

Fringe has been a growing trend for a while and suddenly I'm seeing it explode everywhere! From the runways at Maison Martin Margiela to this fun ACB necklace to fun dresses at Pixie Market.

White Trumpet Dress and Style Stalker Dressat Pixie Market (Unfortunately Sold Out)

Street Shot, New York

My most recent place I saw fringe was while picking up lunch at Pret-a-Manger. Her Prada Fringe Purse totally made me notice the rest of her great outfit! It added some extra panache to her Khaki biker jacket and buckle boots! I think fringe accesories are a totally easy wearable way to work this trend into your everyday outfits.

Fortunately, for those of us who can't afford the Prada version, Gilt Fuse is going to have some fun fringe purses by Susan Farber on Sale today at noon.

Belize Brick Bag now $219 (was $598). Evil Fringe Clutch now $129 (was $598)

Topshop Fringe Skirt

For an even more affordable way to add fringe to your wardrobe, check out this Topshop Drape Fringe Skirt for $65.

We Could All Use a Little Neurotica

A week ago I would have told you that pastels were my least favorite color palette. I have a few pastel items in my closet that I always struggle to wear, but Neurotica's spring summer 09 collection “The Kick Inside” has shown me the light.

Last week I came across Neurotica on Save Our Shoes and fell in love! Peach, pale blue, grey... who would have thought they could look so fun. I love how effortless, yet playful and unique the colors look together.

A fan of prints, I'm gushing over the hand drawn illustrations of foliage and spider webs. Throw in the color blocking and adorable tailored dresses, I'm all smiles. I would seriously wear all of the pieces from this collection. They're so wearable and could be easily dressed up or down with the right accessories.

The collection available at Pixie Market in New York, Acrimony in San Francisco, Voulez-Vous in Hong Kong, Noir Kennedy in Paris, Shop 172 (Brick Lane, London), Topshop Oxford Circus and online at shop.thisisneurotica.co.uk and pixiemarket.com.

iWant Ka Pow Wow Ruffle Scarf

I am lusting over Ka Pow Wow's ruffle scarves. They're handcrafted from reclaimed textiles sourced from charity shops & via the vast london on-line network. They're so fun and dramatic! Just look! I'm imagine one in my closet, and wow, does it look great. At $115+, they're a bit pricey, so it may stay an iWant for now.

The scarves and other Ka Pow Wow pieces are available at buydefinition.com, and if you're in New York, you can check it out in person or online at Pixie Market in Lower East Side.