J.Crew Factory: 100 under $35 Sale

J.Crew Factory is having a crazy sale for the next two days, from June 11, 2014 until June 12, 2014 11:59pm ET. For a limited time you can snag some super cute, in-season items like layering tees for just $9! There are currently over 100 items on sale and they are moving quickly! I picked my 6 favorite items above to share with you from super cute socks at just $3.50 a pair to striped popover shirts for $20! To a sweet summer necklace for just $18.50. What are you waiting for? Get shopping!

Shop: Milly Flash Sale

Who: MILLY FLASH SALE
What: Get up to 75% off final sale now through Friday, August 23rd at 11:59pm EST using code LABORDAY. All sales final.
Where: www.millyny.com

*Apply code for an additional 25% off the final sale

Shop: H&M Online

After months of waiting for it to happen with eager anticipation, H&M is now available for online shopping. You can shop from the ease of your home from Ladies, Men's, Kids and the newly introduced Home department! Enjoy FREE SHIPPING on your first order using code 0549, valid until August 15th.  So head to www.hm.com/us/ to get your shop on!

Sample Sale Report: Cosabella April 2013

I went to the Cosabella sample sale early afternoon today and the scene was busy but still civil. There was a modest line of a 10 or so ladies eager to get into the discount and happily exclaiming about the great prices when they saw the price list posted on the entry way while we waited to get in. Apparently quality of Cosabella is unparalleled and the underwear lasts for years, so it's what you would call investment lingerie.

Once inside the sale, while you're allowed to keep your purse and coat, if you have any large tote bags staff will politely ask you to keep it by the check out tables. Since no one is really keeping an eye on your belongings, make sure you don't bring any valuables in a large tote.

Sole Obsession: Clear Lucite Heels

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I've been dreaming of clear heels since Chanel showed their Fall 2012 at Paris Fashion Week.  Last March I had stalked multiple Zara's in search of their budget-friendly lucite heels, but it wasn't until December that I was able to finally own a pair of clear heels via Margiela for H&M.



Since then an abundance of clear heels have hit the internet, and I now finding myself wondering if I should be allowed to have two pairs of clear heels.  One for spring and one for fall perhaps?  Here are some of the pairs I've been eyeing.

Senso "Sasha", $160

Miista "Tara", $265

Miista "Siri", $282

Minimarket "Singha", $437

Jeffrey Campbell "Sterling Light", $150

Jeffrey Campbell "Devandra", $147

NYC Sample Sales: April 1-7, 2013

Who: Tibi Sample Sale
What: Save up to 70%.
When: Sale ends April 1, 2013.
Where: Online only

Who: Paula Varsalona Sample Sale
What: Save up to 75% off on bridal gowns, evening gowns, cocktail dresses and mother-of-the bride dresses.
When: March 29-April 13, 2013. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm
Where: 552 7th Ave (b/n 39th & 40th St), Suite 602, 212.221.5600

Who: Rent The Runway Sample Sale
What: Up to 95% off retail on retired, gently used dresses and accessories from designers including Shoshanna, Badgley Mischka, David Meister, Nicole Miller, Rebecca Taylor and many more.
When: April 1-7, 2013. Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-3pm
Where: 260 5th Avenue (b/n 28th & 29th St), 212.725.5400

Who: Maker & Company Sample Sale
What: Men's clothing at a deep discount. Sport shirts in size M-L $20-$40. Pants in size 34 $10-$20. Swim in size L $10-$20. Sportcoats in size 40R $40-$100. Sweaters in size M-L $40-$100.
When: April 1-5, 2013. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
Where: 35 West 36 Street (b/n 5th & 6th Ave) Studio 10W

Who: Only Hearts Annual Tent Sale
What: Save 50-80% off women's clothing and lingerie. Lace dresses $64 (was $154). Metallic wrap dresses $68 (was $168). Silk with lace insets $79 (was $198).
When: March 30-April 13, 2013. Mon-Sat 11:30am-7:30pm, Sun 11:30am-6:30pm
Where: 230 Mott Street (b/n Spring & Prince St)

Look for Less: Simone Rocha Neon Floral Dress

Image via InStyle

My friend Kate has been eying Simone Rocha's floral embroidered dress.  The shape of the dress and floral pattern are adorably sweet and the neon makes it a standout piece, but the $1,500 price tag is quite steep for the everyday woman.  So I browsed the web to help her find a few more affordable alternatives and here's what I found:

Cynthia Steffe, $248

The closet match was this "sharp lime" dress from Cynthia Steffe.  Like the Simone Rocha dress, it's a classic shape in a neon hue with a lace overlay.

Of a Kind Sample Sale

Online retailer Of a Kind who are best known for showcasing up and coming designers are holding an online sample sale of sorts. I guess you could call it their version of a flash sale with prices anywhere up to 71% to 92% off retail depending on the sale. Scoop pieces from Morgan Carper, Thomas Sires and Hare+Heart. Check out some of the cute pieces you can find at deep discounts.

Morgan Carper - up to 71% off - runs 2/11 at 10a ET to 2/13 at 10a ET
Pho Indigo Print Top - $94.84 (originally $308)
Malay Wool Stripe Vest - $192.89 (originally $484) 



Thomas Sires - up to 80% off- runs 2/13 at 10a ET to 2/15 at 10a ET
Knit Trim Coat - $195 (originally $730)
Wrap Back Dress - $195 (originally $485)
Jacquard Sweater Skirt - $75 (originally $350)




Hare+Hart - up to 92% off - runs 2/15 at 10a ET to 2/18 at 10 ET
Minna Jacket - $69.99 (originally $595)
Hand Clutch - $49.99 (originally $455) 

Kate Spade Surprise Online Sale

Who: Kate Spade

What: Handbags, shoes, clothing and jewelry at up to 75% off retail

When: Now through Feb 6, 2013 at 11:59pm

Where: Online here

Why?

Snag this bag for just $89, was $328

Barneys Warehouse Sale - Online, All Year Round

No more flying elbows necessary just come with the fastest click. The legendary Barneys Warehouse Sale is now online! Get up to 75% off on all your favorite brands like Lanvin, Manolo Blahnik, Chloe, Marni, Maison Martin Margiela. Following their successful attempt into the online sphere this past August, the folks at Barneys decided to make the online warehouse sale a permanent 365 day a year online shopping destination. So what are you waiting for there are bargains to find!

Gilt Holiday Preview

I stopped by the Gilt Groupe offices a few weeks ago and to be perfectly honest, I stopped by because I've always been curious what the insides of the Gilt offices looked like. Right now it looks rather festive. They have transformed their showroom into a idyllic family home for the holidays - complete with fireplace, Christmas tree, bedroom, stockings and living room.

Each of the different scenes showcased product that will be on sale on Gilt Groupe in the coming months to fit your lifestyle - from Children's toys/books and even a bicycle to Jamon Ham, macarons and deluxe truffles, to sequin dresses, statement jewelry and nail polish. Gilt has man, woman, child and home covered from top to bottom.

Click after the jump to see more of what to expect or wish for this Holiday season.

Barneys Warehouse Sale Online is Live

The much anticipated Barneys Warehouse Sale may not be hitting New York City until the end of August but if you can't wait til then, the sale went live this morning. All you have to do is head over to BarneysWarehouse.com and enter your email address to gain access to the website yielding deals with as much as 75% off retail.  You can snag Stella McCartney knickers for as little as $9 without having to deal with flailing elbows.  Just make sure you have your clicking finger and credit card ready to charge.

Introducing: Gilt Live

No one could ever accuse Gilt Groupe of lacking in innovation.  They changed the way the world shopped online for designer merchandise by giving shopping a sense of urgency.  


Now Gilt takes things a step further with the launch of Gilt Live on Gilt.com.  The new photo stream format reminds me a little bit of Pinterest but now instead of aspirational images you're seeing what other members are buying in real time.  If you hold your mouse over an image you can see a quick overview of the product - the brand, the price, the cost and when it was purchased.  There are also options to share with your friends through Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook.  Items that have five or less remaining will show a countdown in the corner showing that how many are left. 


While I'm not sure what I think of the new format it's fun to quickly browse through multiple categories to see what other people are buying and what you have to move quickly on simultaneously.  While I don't think this will be a shopping game changer by any means it's good to keep pushing forward and try new ways to shop.

Winter Clearance: Nine West Up to 70% Off

January truly is the best time of year to get retail bargains and online shopping makes it even easier to snag the style you love at a fraction of a price.  This morning as I groggily tried to wake up in bed by skimming emails on my phone I saw that Nine West was now up to 70% off!  While I brushed my teeth I continued to skim through the styles and started making a cart so big that I seriously had to weed out my pickings - afterall even if shoes are a great price, real estate in my closet is rare!

Here are a few of my fave bargains to snag:

Pinktop $51.60 - Very reminiscent of the style of my beloved Camilla Skovgaard's styling with the jagged traction soles but in a simple enough shape to knot scream "Knock-Off" - even if there are several very similar styles.

TheGhost $44.70 - Loved this very vintage looking collection from supermodel/singer Karen Elson.  These peep-toe shoes are just about perfect, unfortunately when my browsing turned to purchasing, they ran out of my size before I could order them.

Nyoko $54.40 - I love a good winter bootie, especially the lace up ones and throw them on with everything from sweatpants to dresses.  This particular pair is really cute in the off kilter green color with faux shearling trim.

Mr. Porter: Up to 70% off!

So one of my favorite online retailers is having a sale with up to 70% off.  Net-a-Porter's male counterpart, Mr. Porter started their sale a few weeks ago but today marked the start of their (up to) 70% off sale.  There's plenty of merch but sizing and availability right now, but don't expect that to last too long.  With free shipping and returns, you've got nothing to lose!  Here's a sample of what's up for grabs:

There's definitely a range in terms of the products and price points and there's literally something available for everyone.  Whether you're in the market for Lanvin, Polo, J. Crew (button up plaid shirts start at just $21!) - Mr. Porter has it all.  Also, if you're looking for last minute gift options - this is definitely a good place to start!

Yoox: Online Sample Sale!

Yoox is running an online sample sale with merch up to an extra 90% off! While Yoox stocks previous seasons merch - you can still find some great pieces at amazing prices! Here's a quick rundown of some of the merch you can find and the pricepoints.

For the gals:

Just Cavalli Top - (brown, black, light grey) $29

Robert Rodriguez top (white & grey) - $25

Sergio Rossi Suede Pumps - $89 (black is also available but for $95)

Galliano Denim - $30

For the guys:

Love Moschino Jacket - $45

Raf Simons Casual Pants - $59

C'N'C' Costume National Short Sleeve Checker Shirt - $32

Jean Paul Gaultier V-neck sweater - $22

As with most online sales - sizing tends to be on the sparse side and merch moves extremely quickly but there are definitely some amazing deals to be had!