Online Finds: LAMB Heels & Aritzia Dress

Good things come to those who wait.

Last fall I had my eyes on these ankle strap pumps by LAMB, but I couldn't justify adding another pair of black heels to my closet - not to mention they were sold out almost everywhere.  One year and two major closet purges later, I found them on the new saksoff5th.com for half off!  They run true to size and are comfortable for 5 inch heels.  I'm going to be adding some inserts to make them more snug and comfy.

LAMB Oxley II Pump 

retail $245.00, now $116.99

And back in May I had tried on this neoprene dress at Aritzia, but I wasn't sure I would get much use out of something so snug.  Then last month I noticed it was on super sale, so I ordered the dress in blue.  I wore it four times in a span of just a few weeks.  I wore it to work under a blazer, out to DJ with heels and sneakers, and even biking with shorts underneath of course.  I loved it so much I ordered a second one in black.  The dress also runs true to size.  If you're usually between sizes, I would order the smaller size because it's intended to be snug and the waist sits low.

Wilfred Free Wesson Dress

retail $145, now $34.99

Sample Sales This Week: November 28-December 4, 2011

Who: Autumn Cashmere Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off cashmere apparel and accessories.
When: Nov 28-Dec 2, 2011. 9am-7pm
Where: 231 W 39th St - suite 1111 (near 7th Ave)

Who: Katherine Kwei, Hunter Dixon, Marysia Swim Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off select items
When: Nov 29, 2011. 11am-7pm
Where: 611 Broadway - Suite 742 (near Houston St). 646.476.7665

Who: J. Crew Sample Sale
What: Up to 60% off merchandise for men/women/children.  Daily restocking and through the sale!
When: Nov 29-Dec 3, 2011. Tues-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm
Where: 260 5th Ave (b/n 28th & 29th St). 212.725.5400

Who: L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers' Sample Sale
What: Discounts on fall and winter handbags.  CREDIT CARD ONLY!
When: Nov 29-Dec 1, 2011. Tues 8am-8pm, Wed 10am-8pm, Thurs 8am-6pm.
Where: 347 W 34th St (b/n 8th & 9th Ave)

Who: Qi and Ainsley Sample Sale

What: Cashmere sweaters/dresses start at $50 and coats are $75-$125.

When: Nov 29-Dec 3, 2011. Tues-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm.

Where: 261 W 36th St (near 7th Ave).

Who: Derek Lam Sample Sale
What: Discounts on womenswear. The gold silk-lame blouse is $450 (was $1,490), striped flannel trousers are $250 (were $790) and the crinkle wool tank dress is $335 (was $1,090).
When: Nov 30-Dec 1, 2011. 10am-6pm
Where: 76 Mercer St (near Broome St)

Who: Botkier Online Sample Sale
What: Score up to 60% bags including styles like Trigger, Bianca, Brinks, Misha and more.  Plus - "Like" Botkier on Facebook and receive an additional 10% off!
When: Nov 30-Dec 2, 2011.  Starts at 9am on Wed Nov 30.
Where: Online

Who: Nicholas K Sample Sale
What: Score discounts on menswear and womenswear.  Samples are priced between $40-$180 while overstock merch is 60+% off.
When: Nov 30-Dec 4, 2011. Wed 11am-7pm, Thurs 10:30am-8pm, Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-5pm.
Where: 809 Washington St (b/n Gansevort and Horatio St).

Who: Theory (Men's) Sample Sale
What: Up to 65% off menswear.
When: Dec 7-Dec 10, 2011. Wed 12pm-8pm, Thurs-Fri (8am-8pm), Sat 10am-6pm
Where: 139 5th Ave - 2nd floor (b/n 20th & 21st St). 212.398.2777

Who: Theory (Women's) Sample Sale
What: Up to 65% off womenswear.
When: Nov 30-Dec 4, 2011. Wed-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
Where: 261 W 36th St - 2nd Floor (near 7th Ave)

Who: Gilded Age Sample Sale
What: Score 60-75% off menswear and accessories.
When: Nov 30-Dec 3, 2011. Wed-Fri 10am-7:30pm, Sat 10am-4:30pm
Where: 580 Broadway - 9th Floor, Suite 912 (near Houston St)

Who: Be&D Sample Sale
What: Up to 80 percent off. Convertible messenger styles are cut from $945 to $340, vintage carryalls with chain-link straps are $250 (usually $550) and braided-leather fold-over looks are chiseled from $398 to $180.
When: Nov 29-Dec 1, 2011. 9am-7pm
Where: 260 W 36th St - 8th Floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave), 212-290-1211

Who: Lela Rose Sample Sale
What:  Up to 75% off womenswear and accessories
When: Nov 30-Dec 2, 2011. Wed 8am-7pm, Thurs 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-5pm
Where: 224 W 30th St - 14th Floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Shipley & Halmos Sample Sale

What: Deep discounts on menswear (this is the brand's first men's sample sale!). The Ruska Leather Jacket is $300 (was $850), the Harrison Cotton Blazer is $175 (was $415) and the Obama Chambray Woven Shirt is $75 (was $190).

When: Dec 1-3, 2011. Thurs-Fri 12pm-8pm, Sat-12pm-4pm.

Where: 8 Greene St (near Canal St) - 2nd floor.

Who: Archetype Showroom Sample Sale
What: 20-40% off labels including Iro, Surface to Air, The Reformation and Veda
When: Dec 1-3, 2011. 10am-7pm
Where: 676 Broadway - 2nd floor (near Bond St)

Who: Alexis Bittar Sample Sale
What: Deals on stylish jewelry.  CASH ONLY.
When: Dec 2-3, 2011. 9am-6:30pm
Where: 125 W 21st St (b/n 6th & 7th Ave).

Who: Amanda Uprichard Sample Sale
What: Discount on womenswear.  Silk dresses are $70 and silk blouses are $50.
When: Dec 2-4, 2011. 10am-6pm
Where:  5 Rivington St (at Bowery St).

Sample Sales this Week: June 13-19, 2011

Who: Richard Chai Sample Sale
What: Discounts on high quality men's and women's clothing
When: June 13-16, 2011. Mon-Thurs noon-8pm
Where: Odin, 750 Greenwich St (nr W 11th St)

Who: Tory Burch Sample Sale
What: Discounted womenswear, shoes and handbags
When: June 14-18, 2011. Tues-Thur (11am-7pm), Fri (10am-7pm), Sat (10am-4pm)
Where: 261 W 36th Street - 2nd Floor (b/w 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: SHOP Sale
What: A Five day retail event offering sample sale pricing, full retail and selective discounts on 39 of NYC's fave brands. Featuring brands including Burkman Bros, A-Morir, Nicholas K, Loomstate, Anna Sheffield, Samantha Pleet, Public School, Siki Im, Rogan, Sena, Steven Alan, United Bamboo, Warby Parker and more
When: June 16-20, 2011. Thurs, Fri, Mon (5pm-9pm), Sat-Sun (1pm-7pm)
Where: 150 Varick Street - 6th floor (b/n Spring and Vandam St)

Who: J Crew Sample Sale
What: Up to 60% off women's, men's and kid's clothing, shoes and accessories.
When: June 14-18, 2011. Tues-Fri (10am-8pm), Sat (10am-4pm).
Where: 260 5th Avenue (nr 28th St)

Who: Melissa Shoes Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off plastic shoes
When: June 15-17, 2011. Wed-Fri (12pm-8pm), Sat (11am-5pm)
Where: 520 W 27th Street (nr 10th Ave) - Suite 702

Who: Nicole Miller Bridal Sample Sale
What: 30%-50% off select styles at the first ever Nicole Miller Bridal Sample Sale! RSVP at NMSOHO@NicoleMiller.com
When: June 16-19, 2011. Thurs-Sun 11am-6pm
Where: 77 Greene St (b/n Spring and Broome St) 212-219-1825

Who: Shoshanna Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off collection and swimwear
When: June 15-16, 2011. Wed (10am-6:30pm), Thurs (10am-6pm)
Where: 231 W 39th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) - Suite 422. 212-719-3601

Who: AKA New York Spring Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off womenswear. Prices range from $20-$100. CASH ONLY
When: June 14-15, 2011. 9am-7pm.
Where: 246 W 38th St - Suite 1109 (b/n 7th & 8th Ave).

Who: L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers Sample Sale
What: Deep discounts on handbags. The L.A.M.B. Malabo zip tote is $175 (was $448), the Lunette large hobo is $125 (was $368) and the Walderston satchel is $100 (was $298).
When: June 14-16, 2011. Tues (8am-8pm), Wed (10am-8pm), Thurs (8am-6pm)
Where: 144 5th Ave - 2nd floor (near 19th St)

Who: The Addison Story's Animal Lovers' Spring Sample Sale
What: Dresses are $60, tops are $45, bottoms are $35 and sweaters are $50. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the North Shore Animal League.
When: June 15-17, 2011. Wed-Fri 11am-7pm
Where: 270 W 38th St - Suite 1602 (nr 7th Ave).

Who: La Perla Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off sleepwear, lingerie, swimwear and RTW.
When: Now through June 16, 2011. Mon-Wed (9:30am-6pm), Thurs (9:30am-7pm)
Where: 225 5th Avenue (b/n 26 & 27th St). 212-725-5400

Who: Life Curated Stockroom Sale
What: 50% of menswear, womenswear, accessories, furniture and home goods
When: June 17-19, 2011. Fri-Sat(12pm-8pm), Sun (12pm-6pm).
Where: 186 Grand Street - Williamsburg, Brooklyn (nr Bedford Ave). 347-689-9143

Who: Echo of the Dreamer & Mars and Valentine Sample Sale
What: Summer Jewelry sample sale
When: June 14-18, 2011. Tues-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-4pm
Where: 242 West 30th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave), 14th Floor

Who: Ben-Amun Sample Sale
What: Shop wholesale prices on one-of-a-kind accessories
When: June 15-16, 2011. Wed-Thurs noon-6pm
Where: 246 West 38th St (nr 8th Ave) Suite 12A

Sample Sales This Week: December 6-12, 2010

Who: Ali Ro Sample Sale
What: 70% off holiday and fall lines. Lined anoraks are $100 (were $285), scuba dresses with cutouts are $100 (were $285), and ruched zipper leggings are $100 (were $290).
When: December 9-10, 2010. Thurs (9am-5:30pm), Fri (9am-5pm)
Where: 530 7th Ave., suite 1403 (b/n 38th & 39th St.) 212-575-2550

Who: Autumn Cashmere Seasonal Sale
What: Up to 75% off men's and women's accessories and apparel. Women's striped berets are $55 (were $119), women's dolman double-V sweaters are $109 (were $275), and men's shawl-collar jackets are $155 (were $374).
When: December 6-10, 2010. 10am-6pm
Where: 231 W 39th St., suite 924 (b/n 7th & 8th Ave). 212-398-2244

Who: Gay Boyer Jewelry Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off jewelry and belt samples
When: December 6-8, 2010. 10am-4pm
Where: 19 West 36th Street, 6th Floor (b/n 5th & 6th Ave)

Who: Hive Showroom Sample Sale
What: 50-70% off with items starting at $10! Featured items include colorful fur vests, bold leather jackets, brightly printed dresses, soft cashmere cardigans, fine Italian men's dress shirts, and leather belts and bags.
When: December 7-10, 2010. 9am-7pm
Where: 544 W 27th St, 6th Floor (b/n 10th & 11th Ave)

Who: BeeQueenby Chicca Lualdi
What: One of WWD’s new designers to watch from Milan Fashion SS2011 Fashion Weekis selling FW2010 and SS2011 samples for 50-70% off.Tops $170 from $395. Cardigans $245 from $590. Pants $165 from $395. Dresses $270 from $645
When: December 7-10, 2010. 9am-7pm
Where: Hive Showroom, 544 W 27th St, 6th Floor (b/n 10th & 11th Ave)

Who: L.A.M.B. + Harajuku Lovers Handbag Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off handbags. The Vane Satchel is $125 (was $325), the Maria messenger bag is $75 (was $228), the Clutch Wallet is $35 (was $98), the Harajuku lovers candy bar tote is $25 (was $88) and the Harajuku Lovers Speedster Satchel is $35 (was $118).
When: December 8-10th, 2010. Wed (8am-8pm), Thurs (10am-8pm), Fri (8am-6pm)
Where:144 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor (b/n 19th & 20th St).

Who: Brian Atwood Sample Sale
What: 30-60% off footwear
When: December 6, 2010. 9am-6pm
Where: 444 West 17th St., (b/n 9th & 10th Ave)

Who: AKA New York Fall Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off retail. Sweaters, dresses, scarves, T-shirts and jackets are between $20-$100.
When: December 8-10th, 2010
Where: 246 West 38th Street, suite 1109 (b/n 7th & 8th Ave).

Who: James Jeans Holiday Sample Sale
What: $20-$80 for jeans.
When: December 7-10th, 2010. Tues, Wed (9am-7:30pm), Wed (9am-5:30pm), Fri (10am-2pm)
Where: 500 Greenwich Street, #202 (b/n Spring & Canal St.)

Who: Kara Ackerman Trunk Show
What: Online holiday sample sale. Receive 30% off! Just enter PROMO CODE: HOLIDAY2010 when checking out.
When: December 6-17, 2010.
Where: Online

Who: Miguelina Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off men's & women's underwear, underpinnings, loungewear, sleepwear and robes.
When: December 8-10th, 2010. 8am-8pm
Where: 336 W 37th Street, suite 1080. (b/n 8th & 9th Ave)

Who: Religion and House of the Gods Sample Sale
What: Clothing for men, women and kids up to 80% off
When: December 9-10, 2010. 10am-6pm
Where: 648 Broadway, suite 301 (b/n Bond & Bleeker St)

Who: Thread Social Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off fun and flirty frocks.
When: December 7-8, 2010. 9am-8pm
Where: 26 W 17th St., suite 301 (b/n 5th & 6th Ave.)

Who: Diane von Furstenberg Sample Saple
What: Signature printed wrap dresses are $150 (was $325), embellished cardigans are $80 (were $495) and coats are $350 (were $625).
When: December 7-10, 2010. Tues (9am-6:30pm), Wed (10am-8pm), Thurs (10am-7pm), Fri (9am-5pm)
Where: 260 5th Ave. (b/n 28th & 29th St)

Who: Mai Cashmere
What: Cashmere Ts for $82 (were $325), drawstring pants for $122 (was $495), and V-neck cardigans for $96 (were $385)
When: December 8-10, 2010. 12pm-7pm
Where: 49 W. 38th St., suite 12a (b/n 5th & 6th Ave)

Who: Natori
What: Lingerie, sleepwear, RTW and more for under $50
When: December 8-9, 2010. Wed (10am-7pm), Thurs (10am-4pm)
Where: 102 Madison Ave., 3rd flo0r (29th & 30th St).

Who: Gar-de & Friends Sample Sale
What: Gar-de, Rogan, Nomia, Sophomore and 80%20 shoes are up to 85% off
When: December 8-15, 2010. 10-7pm
Where: 135 W 36th St., 14th floor (b/n Sixth & Seventh Ave).

Who: Made Her Think Sample Sale
What: 20%-60% handbags and jewelry
When: December 10-11, 2010. Fri (12pm-8pm), Sat (11am-5pm)
Where: 195 Chrystie St., suite 301-7 (b/n Rivington & Stanton St).

Who: Helmut Lang
What: Up to 70% off womenswear. Blazers are $199, leather pants are $199, and skirts are $79
When: December 10-12, 2010. Fri (8am-8pm), Sat-Sun (10am-6pm)
Where: 139 5th Ave, 2nd floor (b/n 20th & 21st St)

Who: Lee Angel
What: 30%-75% off accessories
When: December 8-10, 2010. Wed-Thur (11am-7pm), Fri (10am-5pm)
Where: 524 Broadway - 6th floor (@ Spring St)

Who: Leifsdottir Private Sale
What: Discounts off apparel
When: December 8-10, 2010. 11am-7pm
Where: 209 W 38th St, 7th floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Multibrand sample sale including Cynthia Steffe
What: Great deals on Cynthia Steffe on samples and select stock pieces from spring, summer and fall. Cynthia Steffe items are $20 (except leathers and outerwear which will set you back $50)
When: December 7-10, 2010. 10am-6pm
Where: 218 W. 37th St - 7th floor (b/n 7th & 8th ave)