Sales This Week NYC: Feb 8-15, 2010

Who: Barneys Warehouse Sale
What: 50-75% off on designer clothing shoes & accessories for men & women.
Where:255 West 17th Street(b/n 7th & 8th Ave)
When: February 11-28, 2010. Feb 11-12, 8am-9pm. Feb 13-27, Weekdays 10am-9pm, Weekends 10am-7pm. Feb 28, 10am-7pm.

Who: Tourneau Sample Sale
What: 50-70% off retail for both men and women, from the world's largest watch store
Where: Soiffer Haskin 317 West 33rd St(B/n 8th & 9th Ave)718-747-1656
When: February 6-11, 2010. Sat-Thurs 9am-6:30pm

Who: Showroom Seven
What: Wholesale and below, up to 90% off retail!
Where: 263 Eleventh Avenue, 3rd Floor
When: February 8-19, 2010. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm

Who: Odin and Pas de Deux sample sale
What: 55-90% off apparel, footwear, jewelry, accessories and more
Where: 199 Lafayette St (nr Broome St) 212-966-0026
When: February 5-13, 2010. Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun noon-7pm

Who: Jaded Jewels Sample Sale
What: 50-70% off jewelry
Where: 1046 Madison Avenue
When: February 9-11, 2010. Tues-Thurs 10:30am-6pm

Who: Clothingline Sample Sale
What: Discounts on various brands. Gentle Souls shoes and boots from $50-$99. Walter separates, jackets and more. Interlud - tops, blouses, skirts, dresses, jumpers & more from $35-$45. Design History jersey, knits, dresses and sweaters from $20-$40. Lewis Cho separates, dresses and more. Smitten and Michael Simon, one of a kinds at way below wholesale prices.
Where: 261 West 36th Street(b/n 7th & 8th Ave). 2nd Floor
When: February 9-11, 2010. Tues & Thurs 11am-7pm. Wed 11am-6pm

Who:Hayden-Harnett
What: Spring cleaning warehouse and studio sale including Samples, one-of-a-kind items, and vintage oddities at up to 80% off at .
Where: 211 Franklin St., at Freeman St., Greenpoint, Brooklyn (718-349-2247) or
253 Elizabeth St., nr. Houston St. (212-334-2247)
When: EXTENDED through February 14, 2010. Noon-8pm Daily!

Next Week:
Who: Jodi Arnold
What: Sample Sale & Art Event. Shop merch marked up to 80% off retail. Embellished Dresses $125. Plain Dresses $99. Sweaters $65. Tops $75. Bottoms $50. Leather Jackets for just $150. Leather Skirts $75. Also experience Shared Discover—the idea of sharing art, music, literature, and culture that inspire each season’s designs. Enjoy local art, live music and and open call for young artists.
Where: 2 Great Jones Street near Broadway
When: February 17-21, 2010.

Who: Misorena’s semi-annual $29.99 Blowout Sale!!!
What: The space will be filled with shoes, jeans, tops, pants, skirts, dresses, button down shirts, sweaters, t-shirts, and accessories for men and women. Multiple brands, including Energie, Miss Sixty, Reporter, Kenneth Cole, Claiborne by John Bartlett, and more. Everything $29.99.
Where: 260 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10001(between 28th and 29th Streets) 212.725.5400
When: February 15-21, 2010. Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat & Sun 11am-7pm.

Who: J.Crew's Weddings & Parties
What: Bridal Gowns and Bridesmaid Dresses now up to 60% off retail prices
Where: Flatotel Hotel, 135 West 52nd Street (b/n 6th & 7th Ave)
When: February 18-21, 2010. Thurs 4pm-8pm (RSVP required at www.Skylarelliott.com). Fri-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm

Sample Sales This Week NYC

Perhaps due to Thanksgiving there's not much going on this week:

Who: Burton Snowboard Sample Sale
What: Women's & Men's Sample Apparel & Accessories, plus snowboards, boots, bindings
When: November 27-30, 2009. Fri-Mon 10:30am-7pm
Where: Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave (B/n 15th & 16th St)

Who: Triple 5 Soul and Gentle Souls by Kenneth Cole
What: Triple 5 Soul at wholesale and below on men's and women's merch from Fall 2009. Gentle Souls shoes for women from sizes 6-10 (very limited selection of 5, 5 1/2 and 11)
Where: Clothingline 261 W 36th Street (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)2nd Floor
When: November 23-25, 2009. Mon-Tues 11am-7pm, Wed 11am-6pm

Who: Christian Lacroix & Isaia Napoli
What: Up to 75% off samples and stock, including ready-to-wear for women and hand-tailored suits, shirts and accessories for men
When: SALE EXTENDED November 23-28, 2009. Mon-Thurs 10am—7pm, Fri 10am—2:30pm.
Where: Misorena, 260 5th Ave b/n 28th and 29th Streets (no phone)

Who: United Nude
What: Take advantage of these discounts and pick up a pair of canvas boots for $175 (usually $250); fold-over booties, marked down from $225 to $157; and leather knee-high boots for $315 (originally $450).
When: November 27-29, 2009. Fri–Sat 11am–7pm , Sun noon–6pm
Where: 268 Elizabeth St (b/n Houston and Prince Sts) 212-274-9010

Who: R.J. Graziano
What: Gunmetal mesh-and-crystal necklaces are lowered from $125 to $50, sparkling chandelier earrings are $30 (were $75), and 16-row chain bracelets are tagged $25 (as opposed to $45).
When: November 30–December 2, 2009. Mon-Wed 11am–5:30pm
When: 389 Fifth Ave (b/n 36th and 37th Sts, suite 310) 212-685-3737

Preview: Kenneth Cole Silver Edition 925

What do shoes that are 4 years in the making look like? I was completely intrigued when I heard that Kenneth Cole would be launching a line of shoes called "Silver Edition 925" that have been in development for 4 years to ensure ultimate comfort. The tagline for these shoes? "Warning Women: No One Will Ever Satisfy You Like This Again (Below The Ankles)." A pretty big assertation that has caused over 1500 pairs to be pre-sold already according to FashionWeekDaily. I certainly hope these shoes can deliver because every time I have bought a shoe that I believed would become my everyday comfortable shoes, I've been greeted by great pain. But seeing as they are the makers of Lani recommended gentle souls by Kenneth Cole, I feel like they could live up to their promises.

What is 925 technology?
*memory foam sole
*a flaxseed pillow to support the arches
*a flexible rubber sole
*sheepskin lining for comfort and breathability.

The shoes will launch on Friday August 7, 2009 at 9:25 am in the Rockerfeller Center store. Prices range from $135 for flats to $195 for the booties.

Sample Sales This Week: NYC

Who: Melissa...A Lani Fave ;)
What: 50%- 70% off merch including collaborations with Vivienne Westwood and Alexandre Herchcovitch
Where: 520 W 27th St, Suite 601
When: June 24-28th, 2009. 12-7pm

Who: Fendi
What: Annual warehouse sale on Ready-to-wear, leather goods, furs, and handbags.
When: June 23-24, 2009. Tues 8am-8pm. Wed 9am-3:30pm
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th Street, b/n 6th & 7th Ave. Credit Card only. No cash.

Who: Roberto Cavalli
What: First official sample sale in over 3 years. Ready-to-Wear & Couture for 70-80% Off for both men & women.
Where: The Altman Building, 135 West 18 Street b/n 6th & 7th Ave
When: Private Sale: June 22 Mon 4-8pm. Public Sale: June 23-25 Tues-Thurs 11-8

Who: Alice + Olivia
What: Up to 70% off retail prices.
Where: alice + olivia Bryant Park Store, 80 W 40th Street. Telephone: 212-840-0887
When: June 23-26, 2009. Tues-Fri 8am-8pm.

Who: Kenneth Cole and Gentle Souls by Kenneth Cole
What: Footwear for Men & Women. Men's sizes 7 - 13, Women's sizes 5 - 11. Kenneth Cole all styles for $40 each, or ANY 3 FOR $99. All gentle souls styles $60 each, or ANY 2 FOR $100.
When: June 22-25, Mon-Thurs, 11am-7pm.
Where: Clothingline, 261 W 36th Street (b/n 7th & 8th Ave), 2nd Floor

Who: Derek Lam
What: Spring 09/Resort 08 sample sale, crepe jersey cropped pant $300 down from $990. Cash and credit cards only.
Where: 601 West 26th Street, Suite 1750
When: June 25-26, 2009. Thurs-Fri, 10am-6pm.

Who: Brian Reyes
What: Friends and Family Sale
Where: 304 Hudson Street, 5th Floor, NYC
When: June 22-23, 2009. 8am-7pm

Who: Only Hearts
What: Summer Sample Sale, Up to 80% on Lingerie
Where: 230 Mott Street, NYC
When: June 25-28, 2009. Thurs-Sat noon-8pm. Sun noon-7pm.

Who: Inven.Tory
What: 80%20 Shoes for over 50% Off. Stop by June 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. for the shop's official launch party.
Where: 237 Lafayette St, at. Spring St. 212-226-5292
When: June 20-28, 2009. Mon–Sat noon–8pm, Sun 11am–7).

Who: Bulga
What: In House & Online Sample Sale. Sappa Hobo Shoulder Bag was $795, now $350. Bunt Bag was $795, now $350. Garcon Shoulder Bag was $800, now $250
Where:145 West 18th Street b/n 6th & 7th Ave or Online.
When: In Store June 24-25, 2009. Wed-Thurs 10am-8pm
Online June 24-27. (Noon on the 24th-Midnight the 27th)

Who: Noir
What: Up to 75% off jewelry
When: June 23-25, 2009. Tues-Thurs, Daily 10am—7pm.
Where: 350 W 38th St b/n 8th and 9th Ave, 5th floor (212-244-4846).

Who: Elizabeth Gillett
What: Knitwear, scarves and evening wraps priced from $20 to $100
When: June 23-24, 2009. Tues-Wed, Daily 10am—5:30pm.
Where: 242 W 38th St b/n 7th and 8th Aves, ninth floor (212-629-7993).

Still not over:
What: Hugo Boss
Why: Up to 70 percent off duds (in lots of sizes).
When: June 20-24. Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mon.-Tues., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wed., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 W. 33rd St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves.

What: Matta
Why: Cotton wrap dresses for $92, batik silk dresses for $108, handmade leather sandals for $30, and 50 percent off home accessories.
When: June 23-25. Tues.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 286 Lafayette St., b/t Houston & Prince Sts. (212-343-9399). Cash only.

What: Amanda Uprichard
Why: Perfect summer silk tunic dresses in bright colors are $60. All jersey dresses are $45. Bargain bins start at $25.
When: June 24-26. Wed. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 226 W. 37th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 3rd flr

A Glowing Review for gentle souls by Kenneth Cole

gentle souls by Kenneth Cole, Idolize, retail $265
I love my gentle souls. They are one of the best things that have ever happened to my feet. They're tied with my Jeffrey Campbell heels for favorite shoes. They're so freakin' comfortable.

When I first saw them, I was attracted to the shape of the shoe. Most ladies love stilettos. Not me, I love chunky heels and wedges. I wasn't (and still am not) a fan of the stitching; however, it's less noticeable in real life and the comfort more than makes up for it.

The foot bed is cushioned with flaxseed memory foam and provides great arch support. I can literally walk, run, and dance in these shoes all day. If you want to check them out, they're available and on sale at Piperlime for $159.99 compared to $265 retail.

The shoes run true to size. My only complaint (and it's a minor one) is that I had to buy heel pads to keep them from sliding off. Oh wait, I have another complaint. Why are the other pairs of gentle souls so freakin' ugly?