Gilt Wedding Weekend

Amsale Satin Strapless Ruched Bust Bridesmaid Gown: Original Retail: $330, Gilt: $165

Gilt Groupe, online sample sale purveyor extraordinaire has partnered in collaboration with Martha Stewart Weddings to bring you a Wedding Weekend Event from March 12-14, 2010.

Darcy Miller, the editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings, has helped curate her favorite picks from from designers like Caroline Herrera, Vera Wang Lavender Label, Thread, Temperly London, Judith Leiber, Tara Pearls, Lu Lu Frost and Tutu Couture. The sale will include bridal gowns, bridesmaids’ dresses, wedding gifts and more.

In Gilt fashion everything is up to 70% off retail. Everything aside from the Sergio Rossi Shoes is set to hit tomorrow...so if you or a friend is gearing up for a wedding make sure that you hit up this sale online! I think that you should be able to find something amazing! Actually, if you were looking for a simple wedding dress, I think the above Amsale bridesmaid dress would do nicely and at just $165, how amazing would that be?

AmsaleTaffeta Strapless Bridesmaid dress: Original Retail: $290, Gilt: $145


Gown by Carolina Herrera #1, includes an overlay: Original Retail: $5790, Gilt: $1999


Gown by Carolina Herrera #2: Original Retail: $4990, Gilt: $1599

Sergio Rossi Shoes (on sale 3/17) - Original Retail: $770, Gilt: $128

Thread Made to Order: Silk Faille Strapless Notched Bust Liddy Dress: Original Retail: $305, Gilt: $228.75

Sample Sales This Week: NYC

Who: Rachel Roy
Why: Everything is 85 percent off retail
Where: 1411 Broadway b/n 39th & 40th St, 37th floor
When: Aug. 19 & 20. Wed. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Who: Sergio Rossi
What: Up to 75% off shoes and handbags. Photo ID is needed to get in.
When: August 17-20, 2009. Daily 10am-6pm
Where: 160 Varick Street, 2nd Floor

Who: Issey Miyake
What: Sample sale on women’s, men’s, Pleats Please & Final Home
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th Street, 4th Fl
When: August 19, 2009. Wed 8am-8pm

Next Week:
Who: Intermix Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 80% off of original retail prices from Stella McCartney, Chloe, J Brand, Elizabeth and James, Matthew Williamson, and many more.

When: August 27-29, 2009. 8am-6pm
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 110 West 18th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)

Who:Gustto
What: Up to 60% off Handbags, Clutches and One-of-a-kind Samples
When: August 26-27, 2009. Wed-Thurs 10am-8pm
Where: 182 5th Avenue b/n 23rd & 22nd St, 2nd Floor. 212-537-5897

Sample Sales Via Daily Candy:
What: Delphine, Russell+Hazel, Smock, Linnea’s Lights, Green Paper Company
Why: Letterpress, smart office supplies, stationery, journals, the works. Plus snacks, drinks, and raffle prizes. A $5 donation to charity gets you in the door.
When: Aug. 17. Mon., 5-8:30 p.m.
Where: 920 Broadway, b/t 20th & 21st Sts., 17th flr. R.S.V.P. to erika@delphinepress.com or 858-759-7181.

What: Gabriella New York and Bella Bridesmaid
Why: Up to 70 percent off wedding dresses (Angel Sanchez, Carmela Sutera, Matthew Christopher), veils, headpieces, and matching frocks for bridesmaids.
When: Aug. 20 & 21. Thurs. & Fri., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 400 W. 14th St., at Ninth Ave., 2nd flr. (212-206-1915).

What: Saja
Why: Sweet, simple sweaters are $20; pants and tops are $30; and dresses (tea-length silk chiffon, jersey, or cotton) are $70.
When: Aug. 20-23. Thurs.-Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 250 Elizabeth St., b/t Houston & Prince Sts.

What: Jimmy Choo
Why: Mix with professional sample salers. Click your heels for up to 70 percent off.
When: Aug. 26. Wed., 1-6 p.m.
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., at Sixth Ave.

What: Temperley London
Why: Leather jackets for $449 (reg. $1,795), minidresses for $374 (reg. $1,495), and showroom samples up to 80 percent off.
When: Aug. 26-29. Wed., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 453 Broome St., at Mercer St., 2nd flr. (212-219-2929).

A Few More Sales this Week

Who: Dolce & Gabbana
Deal: 70% off dresses, jackets, skirts, tops, pants, sweaters and much more for men and women
When: August 13-16, 2009. Thurs-Sat 11am—7pm, Sun noon—7pm.
Where: 109 Spring St between Mercer and Greene Sts (no phone)

Who: Frank Tell
What: Up to 80% off the designer's past-season dresses, tops and bottoms
When: Now Through August 14, 2009.Daily noon—8pm
Where:113 W 27th St b/n 6th and 7th Ave, 3rd floor (646-688-4836)

Who: Ted Baker
What: Markdowns on past season merchandise, including tees for $20 (was $90), skirts for $40 (was $175), and pants and denim for $60 (was $165 to $225)
When: Now through August 15, 2009.Daily 11:30am—7pm.
Where: 107 Grand St at Mercer St (212-343-8989)

Who: Tucker
What: Moving sale. Silk blouses are $50-$160 (was $265), camisoles are $40 -$100 (was $180), and dresses are $60 (was $160).
When: Now through 8/14. Thurs 11am-7pm, Fri 9am-7pm
Where: 13 Essex St., nr. Hester St. (212-777-8711)

Still ongoing: Richard Chai, Lauren Merkin and Cynthia Rowley

Next Week:
Who: Sergio Rossi
What: Up to 75% off shoes and handbags. Photo ID is needed to get in.
When: August 17-20, 2009. Daily 10am-6pm
Where: 160 Varick Street, 2nd Floor