Spot Check: Nordstrom Rack Shoe Sale!

Stopped by Nordstrom Rack at Union Square this afternoon and noticed they got a new shipment of shoes in.   There's a few racks set up near the cash on the opposite aisle from all the other shoes which are filled with Prada, Lanvin, Jimmy Choo, Manolos and more.   Sizing and styles are for the most part random and range from size 5-11. Here's a quick rundown of what's up for grabs.

Sale Report: Filene's Basement

Filene's Basement at Union Square is taking 30%-50% everything in their store. Heck you can even buy the racks, changeroom doors and other fixtures if you need!

The majority of merch is on the lower end of the discount range (i.e. 30% off) but you can score staples like underwear from Calvin Klein at 30% which isn't too bad. Shoes are all 40% off - everything is all over the place which is expected but I did see some Sperry Top Siders for $48. Clearance items that have an orange tag are an additional 40%.

The racks marked "Vault" are where they keep their designer goods - all of which are 50% off! Sizing is completely random, as are styles, but if you're willing to put in a bit of time you might be able to score something amazing.

Raf Simons Overcoat -$150, Valentino Shirt $50

D&G Dress pants - $80, Dolce & Gabanna textured wool pants-$100

Kriziauomo knitwear - $50

The most plentiful of the designer merch was Missoni Gear - so if you missed your chance with the Target X Missoni madness - maybe you can score something better now! T shirts were going for $40, polos $50, jeans $50 and knitwear ranged from $100-$140. Keep in mind you definitely need to dig around and scour - alot of the merch is there for a reason but you can still find some decent things.

Out of everything I saw, these pieces were one of my favorites (partly b/c they were in the best condition as well). Both were going for $120 a piece.

The sweater shown above left was pretty amazing too. The texture on the knit was incredible which is what Missoni is known for. I tried this on - but it was stretched out quite a bit from being hung on the hanger - otherwise I would have totally picked it up. If you're into prints, the above cardigan (cotton/linen mix) was going for $140.

Patchwork knits were priced on the lower end and will set you back $100. If you can pull off that orange without looking like a pumpkin - go for it.

Overall there's some decent stuff to be had - you just have to look and dig around. I suggest you take a few passes at the Vault racks since things keep moving around by the minute. Things get picked up but they also get put back - so patience is definitely a virtue in this scenario.

Labor Day Weekend Sales

This is the last weekend for the Barneys warehouse sale which ends on September 6, 2010. I stopped by earlier this week and the prices were slashed again! Here's a listing of what I scoped out for the men's section (the discounts apply to the lowest ticked price):

• Designer labels - 50% off
• Suits - 30%
• Sportswear 50%
• Accessories 50%
• Red tag outerwear 60%
• Sneakers 50%
• Casual pants 60%

Also, if you sign up for a Barneys card - you'll receive an additional 10% off your purchase. If you're in the market for a suit - I highly recommend you checking out this sale! I scored a Hugo Boss suit that was initially 50% off, and then another 30% and then another 10% (for signing up for the card). In the end, the suit rang up to $345 which is a steal (originally $1100).

I ended up picking a pinstripe fabric - normally I'm not a huge fan of pinstriped suits since they have a tendency to remind me of PJ's but I really liked this when I tried it on. The stripes are thin and subtle so from a distance, the suit looks mostly like a solid color. I'm definitely going to check it out one more time and maybe pick up another suit since the price is amazing (keeping my fingers crossed that they will slash the prices again!).

If you're up planning to hit up this sale - be prepared to wait in line since usually the last weekend can get a bit crazy!

Who: Barneys New York Warehouse Sale
What: 50-70% off clothing, shoes, accessories, home decor
When: Now through Sep 6, 2010. Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-7pm, Sept 6 (Labor day) 10am-7pm
Where: 255 West 17th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Yumi Kim

What: Save an additional 25% off everything in store and online (for online purchases, just enter "YKLABOR" when checking out and the discount will be applied to your order).

When: Sept 2 - Sept 6, 2010.

Where: 105 Stanton Street (b/n Essex & Ludlow Sts) or shop online.

Sale Report: Veda Sale

Stopped by Veda in the LES and noticed that there were plenty of cute pieces in a variety of styles that would be great for summer and some for transitioning into fall for 40% off retail. Snapped a few pics so you have an idea of what's in store.

I noticed some featherweight leather tanks on sale too.

Love this perfect leather vest which is now 40% off $395!

Leather shorts are now 40% off $176. The silk versions are 40% off $112 (?)

Who: Veda Sale
What: Find 40% markdowns on their spring 2010 line as well as a selection of one-of-a-kind vintage items.
When: Now through August 1, 2010. Mon-Sat noon-8pm, Sun noon-7pm
Where: Veda, 132 Ludlow St (at Rivington St) 646-448-4926

Sale Report: Space.NK

So I stopped by Space.NK in Soho this afternoon and things were even less than I expected! Seriously I'm not usually one to be shocked by low prices but a sale like this does not happen everyday! I went because I wanted to re-stock on some lotion, but instead was greated by a plethora of cosmetics galore.

So the story is that Space.NK will no longer be carrying the Sonia Kashuk line so even though there is nothing wrong with the make up they have stock piles to get rid of. Therefore the entire range is on sale for $2-3. But right now they are discounting all sale merch further by 50%! So eyeshadows, lip glosses (that have lip liners built into the cap!), lipsticks, mineral makeup, bronzers, blushes, concealers and powder can be yours for a mere $1-$1.50 each! This range can be found on Target.com for $7-15...so that's 85-90% off :)

In addition, I found some 100% natural brand Sheerin O'kho Paris skin care line that normally sells for $100+ now for 75% of + 50% off. Allowing me to purchase some face creams specially targeted for sensitive city skin in both Winter & Summer formulas for $13.50 each.

The grand total of all my goodies pictured above including taxes? $56.07 for 2 facial creams, 1 mask, 1 bronzer, 1 translucent powder, 4 eyeshadow duos, 2 lipliners, 2 lipglosses, 1 mineral makeup set and 1 concealer palatte.

If you need cosmetics, Run! I saw a makeup artist stockpiling while I was there but there is plenty to go around. Other than the Sonia Kashuk and Sheerin O'kho, everything else seemed to be Space.NK gift sets at deep discounts.

Who: Space.NK Sale
What: Up to 75% off current and discounted beauty brands. Last time around I bought a $91 eye cream from Leaf & Rusher for only $23. Check here for last sales pics & report.
Where: 99 Greene St., nr. Prince St. (212-941-4200)
When: January 28-30, 2010. Thurs 8am-8pm, Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-7pm

Inside Sale Report: Space.NK

Stopped by Space.NK last night and yes, it's true many of the high end beauty products were indeed 75% Off including brands like Leaf & Rusher Beverly Hills, Art of Shaving, Freeze 24/7, Eve Lom, Voss, Strivectin, Huiles et Baumes and By Terry. In addition there are some other products available like Sonia Kashuk's cases for $2.25-6.25.

Plenty of stock to choose from and the sale wasn't too crowded at all. The sales associate was definitely very friendly. I picked up an eye cream that was originally $91 for $23.

Who: Space.NK
What: 50-75% Off discounted and current beauty brands
When: July 30-Aug 1, 2009. Thurs-Sat 8am-9pm

Where: Soho: 99 Greene St near Spring St or UWS: 217 Columbus Ave nr 69th St

Sale Report: McQ in Queens still on Clearance!

I read on Racked.com the other week that 75% of the McQ for Target collection was still in Queens and now on clearance for 75% Off! I didn't have time to make the trip right away and was a little worried that by the time I ended up having time to make it, it would be all gone but I made the long trip on Sunday to check out the scene. And yes, the cross borough trip was worth it! There were about still about 6 racks packed full of clearance McQ merch in varying sizes and it was indeed 75% Off! There was no sign of the cropped blazer I picked up previously or the studded shorts or jeans I admired except in size13, but everything else was still pretty possible. Which is amazing considering not very much of this stuff is available online, and it's still only 50% off!

Picked up the McQ Jumpsuit (assortment of sizes 1,5,7,9) for $14.98, the McQ Tattoo Print Strapless Dress for $19.98, the Draped Mesh Top for $6.74 and the Mesh Cardigan (only XS and M) for $11.24! My roommate got an assortment of merch as well!

There was plenty of the leather vest in for $34.98 but it was mostly in size medium, there was also plenty of the lion print pink/black dress on sale but it was mostly in XS, L and XS.

So if you were dying for some McQ but felt it was a bit pricey before, it's definitely worth the trip. Head to Queens on the F,G,R,V to Grand Avenue - Newtown ...or hopstop 8801 QUEENS BLVD, Queens

Vintage Warehouse Moving Sale - EXTENDED 2/28

It's the final four days of What Comes Around Goes Around moving sale. Prices on vintage pieces range from $8 to $250 and $10-$245 for their collection.

Erin and I stopped by last weekend, and each picked up a scarf. I also found a blue tunic, which I wore to the Independent Fashion Bloggers soiree. As with any vintage shopping, it will take some patience and luck, but there are some gems to found. If you need some tips and pointers for vintage shopping, check out our YouTube video, Episode 4 How to Shop Vintage.

Who: What Comes Around Goes Around
What: Up to 90% off vintage clothing and accessories from WCAGA's normally appointment-only archive. Additional discounts and new items added every week!
When: February 4-24, 2009. Update! The sale has been extended through Saturday! Hours are 11am-7pm daily.
Where: 13-17 Laight St b/n Sixth Ave and Varick St, fifth floor, #28 (212-274-8340).

Get Shoes or Lose!

Who: Marc by Marc Jacobs
What: Ballerina flats, patent-leather loafers, and acrylic-heeled boots are now 70 percent off.
When: Right NOW! Mon–Sat (12–8), Sun (12–7)
Where: 403 Bleecker St, nr 11th St (212)924-0026

Who: Marc Jacobs Collection Accessories
What: 70% Off Furs, Shoes and 1 rack of Ready to wear
When: Right NOW!
Where: 301 West 4th St @ Bank St (212)242-2207

Checked out the Marc by Marc Store today after work and there were tonnes of great shoe options. Sadly, only one lone pair of boots was in size 5, and I didn't love them. If you are a size 5 there is one flat rubber sole ankle boot with rounded toe and bow at the front ankle left. There is one pair of size 5 1/2's left, but other than that they have plenty of stock. My picks are the patent cartoon mouse flats, the previously mentioned sequinned pumps, high heel penny loafers and grey motorcycle boots. Unfortunately there were none of those great multi buckle boots in sight.

Also jumped by Marc Jacobs Collection Accessories and they are 70% off as well, but as they kept stock in the back I couldn't tell how much stuff they had left. My picks are the butterfly oxford and lace up flats.