There just sleeping

Sunner's sample and stock sale, has the best deals this week with 50$ coats, 25$ sweaters, and 30$ dresses.
Jan 29-30
265 W 37th
Btw 8-9th Ave

Luca Luca pats starting at 60$, tops starting at 50$
Jan 29-Feb1
19 W 36th
Btw 5-6th Ave
4th Flr

Daryl K and Kerrigan up to 75% off
Jan 30-Feb 1
21 Bond St
Btw Bowery and Lafayette

I'm looking foward to a very intersing shopping expirence next week when Swank Productions an event planing and production company sells there leftover event props. CASH ONLY.
27 Union Sq W
Btw 15-16th St

sometimes is so-so

French Japanese pop culture inspired bag line Toki Doki (sometimes in Japanese) sample sale opened up yesterday. Discounts modest, with wallets at 55$ and clutches starting at 60$. Larger bags ranged from 100-170. The workmanship is ok, not cloture, and doesn’t warrant the 278$ price point the bags normal retail at. The designs are very cute, with nice details like rainbow zippers and matching key chains.

These are fun trendy pieces that I might pick up if they we're a steal, but I'll save my splurge for something timeless. The T-shirts and hats are worth checking out. T-shirts are 20$ and hats are 15-25$.

Toki Doki
Jan 22-25th
123 W 18th St
Btw 6-7 Ave
4th Flr

Shoe You

Shoe Inn Warehouse Sale, all shoes 20-75$, all boots 35-100$. Brands include Troy Burch, Jessica Simpson, Marc Jacobs, Chloe, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Juicy, Miss Sixty, Puma, Betsey Johnson, Fitflops and more.
Jan 14-16
311 34th st
Btw 8-9 Ave

Irregular Choice previous seasons stock now 60% off
Jan 12-?
276 Lafayette St
Btw Mulberry-Crosby st

Retail Crazy

After a feeble Christmas season, most retailers are continuing to slash prices in to the New Year. Just walking to work I’ve notice Banana Republic, Ann Taylor and Sax all have sale signs up. Almost every store is having 50-60% off sales right now, so just hit up any of your favorite brands or department stores and you should find deals.

I've noticed that alot of retailers are trying to clear stock by bundling. Rember it's not a deal if it's something you don't need. The real savings are on indvidual marked down items, not sets that load you up with 'free' or discounted junk.

It is worth noting Victoria’s Secret semi-annual sale starts today. You should be able to find bargains at any of their many locations.

Sample sales have begun to ebb, but retail vedors are picking up the slack

Thomas Pink 40% off, most of the shirts are now 89$, but if you dig around you can get some lucky finds at 29-39. Because the lines fitted button downs are timeless, it dosen’t matter if they are a few seasons out of date. Sale at all NY Thomas Pink locations.
Dec 21-25
520 Madison Ave
1155 6th Ave
10 Columbus Circle Dr

Lingerie on Lex up to 75% off, including La Perla, Lise Charmel, Aubade, Andres Sarda and more.
Dec 16-24
831 Lexington Ave
Btw 63-64th

Irregular Choice up to 40% off at the Soho store
276 Lafayette St
Btw Prince and Houston St

a little something to tide you over until next week

Carolina Herra and Rena Lange, still expensive at 85% off but if your going to be attending a lot of galla's this season you may want to check out some of their decadent gowns.
Dec 17-22nd
317 W 33rd St
at 8th Ave

Sign of the times

Bill Blass announced they would be closing, after their parent company NexCen unsuccessful attempt to sell the label.

I’ll be keeping an eye on the 550 7th Ave showroom; they may be selling off their remaining stock at considerable discounts.

NY Times covrage

Frilly Frru - Betsy and You

A pretty good sale, prices significantly less then you'd pay in stores. Dresses mostly 4-8, but some are avail in 0-12. People we're buying cheap totes and make up cases by the arm load.

Betsy Johnson price structure

Evening dresses 75$
Day dresses 50$
Swetter dresses 50$

Betsyville shoes 25$
Betsyjohnson shoes 40$

Purses 20-25$
Makeup cases 3-25$

Neclaces 10-15$
Earings 5$


Dec 17- 19th
Millenium Broadway Hotel
145 W 44th St
Btw 6-Broadway
6th Flr

The lucky and the brave

Any sale talked about on Good Day New York is sure to be swamped, it is also likely to be large. 70% off Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuiton, Hermes, Prada, Fendi, Gucci and more.
Dec 17-18th
481 8th Ave
at 34th St
4th Floor

Lovely People shoes-boots 15-50$
Dec 17-18th
1285 Brodway
Btw 37-38th St
5th Flr

Noir is having another sample sale, you can read my review of last months here: http://sweetsharp.blogspot.com/2008/11/all-that-glitters.html
It will proably be the same stuff, just closer to chrismass.
Dec 17-19th
350 W 38th St
Btw 8-9th Ave
5th Flr

Idealist is having another great give away click the link for more info: http://www.ideeli.com/in/invitation?invitation=cz2zuh

A tale of two bag sales

So the Hype/London Fog/Rampage/Bill Bass and the Badgley/Mischka/Cynthia Rowley sample sales are in the same building.

There are also plenty of other bag sales going on this week, but the Hype/Fog has lots of stock a deep discounts make it the sale to go to.

When I went all Hype bags we’re 60$, London fog was 50$ and Rampage was 20$ unless marked lower. The pricing structure isn’t always that generous; they slash prices if sales slow. But lighting can strike twice, so if you’re looking for steals check this sale on the last day, that’s when they are most likely to be unloading stock.

At any other time expect Rampage purses to go for 30-40$, Hype bags 60% off, London fog at 50%-70%, and Bill Bass half price.

There are lots of rummage bins with 5$ steals, and clutches are very reasonable ranging from 5-40$. Samples are very cheap, London fog 2 for 40$, other brands 10-25$ each.

The Badgley/Mischka/Cynthia Rowley sample sale is open latter, so you can stop by the 6th floor on the way out. The product is nice, but the pricing is much less competive with bags 50% off. Clutches start at 45-75$ depending on brand, purses start at 150$-200$ and range up from there.

If you need a purse to go with your new DVF, C Malandrino, Alice and Oliva, or Westwood dress

Clothing Sample Sales:


Alice and Trixie Sample Sale up to 80% off their color full print dresses. Check the look at: aliceandtrixie.com
Dec 8-12
265 W 37th St
at 8th Ave
11th Flr

Minnie Rose Cashmere 50-80% off
Dec
264 W 40th st
Btw 7-8th Ave
15th flr

TSE Cashmere
Dec 13-17
317 W 33rd St
Btw 8-9th Ave


Bag Sample Sales:


Hype, Rampage, and London Fog handbags starting at 30$. I'm sure they range up considerably from there, still I'm very excited at the chance of getting a Hype bag for cheap.
Dec 9-12th
320 5th Ave
Btw 32-33 St
9th Flr

Badgley, Mischka and Cynthia Rowley bags starting at 90$ in the same building as the Hype sale.
Dec 9-12th
320 5th Ave
Btw 32-33rd St
Suite 608

Furla hadbags 40-60% off view the collection at furlausa.com
Dec 10-12th
552 7th Ave
Btw 39-40th St
5th Flr

Emreny Pet Carriers
Dec 11-13th
347 5th Ave
Btw 33-34th St
Suite 803C

An embarrassment of riches

Vivienne Westwood Still expensive about 50% less so.

544 W. 26th St.

Btw 10-11th Ave. 6th flr.

DVF Cocktail dresses for $200, blouses for $80, jackets for $150.

Dec. 9-13.

260 Fifth Ave.

Btw 28-29th St.

Catherine Malandrino Up to 75 percent off

Dec. 10-12.

145 W. 18th St.

Btw 6-7th Ave.

New comer Catherine Holstein has been the toast of Willamsberg since her hit runway fall 08 show: http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=954 Now you can snag her sharp trendy pieces for 90% off retail. Dresses for 150$, coats for 175$. CASH ONLY.
Dec. 6-7.
213 W. 35th St.
Btw 7-8 Ave.
7th flr.

Alice + Olivia
Dec. 8-11.
261 W. 36th St.
Btw 7-8th Ave.
2nd flr.

Mackage graceful and elegant coats see the look at: mackage.com up to 50% off
Dec. 10-12.
275 W. 39th St.
Btw 7-8th Ave.

Or if your elegants run more towards austere then graceful check out Lyn Devon: lyndevon.com
at 50-80% off
Dec. 12-14.
525 Broadway
Btw Spring - Broome St.
Suite 202.

Proenza Schouler’s flowing shift dresses look great some people and like untailored sacks on others: proenzaschouler.com with prices ranging from 85$- 1,300 this’ll be a hit or miss sale.
Dec. 11 & 12.
120 Walker St.
Btw Centre - Baxter St.
6th flr.

Vix Swimwear and Lisa Curran bathing suits $65-$125, Cash Only.
Dec. 5-12.
250 W. 39th St.
Btw. 7-8th Ave.
Suite 510

Iisli 70% Off
Dec. 11-13.
25 Bond St.
Btw Bowery - Lafayette St.

Alexander Wang up to 80 percent off.
Dec. 11-13.
386 Broadway
Btw Walker - White St.
6th flr.

Midtown Cluster

Autumn Cashmere up to 75 percent off
Dec. 2-5.
231 W. 39th St.
Btw 7-8th Ave
Suite 924

Cullen and Whim
Dec 1-5th
231 W 39th St
Btw 7-8th Ave
Suite 1016

Mint Jordy Arnold Up to 70% off
Dec 2-5
230 W 39th St
Btw 7-8th Ave
2nd Flr

POPulation Cash only
Dec 1-13
234 W. 39th St
Btw 7-8th Ave
6th Flr

Latino Royalty Mens and Womes Lines, Shirts 20$, Pants 25$, Blazers 40$
Dec 1-8th
247 W 35th St
Btw 7-8th Ave

Elizabeth James and LaRok 75% off
Dec 4-6th
145 W 18th St
Btw 6-7th

Hanky, Hanro and Ebrjey

Expect lines during peak hours at the Hanky Panky sale. If you plan on attending during lunch or right after work dress warm and expect a 15 min out door wait. The 10$ panties of average quality and no more detailed than panties regularly available at the 10$ price point. However their 15-20$ cammies and gowns are a better barging.

Check out Hanky Panky and other underpinnings sales this week:

Hanky Panky
Dec 2-5260 5th Ave
Btw 28-29th St.

Hanro 75% off both men’s and women’s lines Cash only
Dec. 2 -3. 40 E 34th St.
At Madison Ave
Suite 207

EberjeyMesh chemises were $70, now $25, lace thongs were $18, now three for $25.
Dec. 2-3.
180 Madison Ave.
btw 33- 34th St.
Sutie 1101

all that glitters

The highlight of the Noir sale is defiantly the trays of cocktail rings, ranging from ostentatious to ridiculous; these chunky ultra fake conversations starters don’t take them selves to seriously. They vary in size from large to unwearable, the smallest of which are slightly cumbersome the largest might be mistaken for a rhine stoned satellite array. If the full on crystal emblazoned parrot statue ring isn’t for you, there’s blinged up Kentith J Lane enamel in every color, a lot of retro 70’s stuff and even a couple of cheap Victorian pendants. Prices on rings go from 15$ -45$ with the most wearable items settling at 25$.

In a similarly weighty but completely different astetic Giles & Brother and Philip Crangi are having a sample sale, check out their railroad spike bangles and fishing hook necklaces. Cash only.
Nov 20-21
147 W 29th St.
Btw 6th and 7th Ave2nd Flr

a little mid week pick me up

Sample Sales:


Te Casan 75$ flats, 95$ pumps, 125$ Booties, 175$ Boots
Nov 18th-22nd
260 5th Ave
At 28th St.

Alessandro Dell’Acqua 75% off, I snagged a great sweater at this sale last time, expect expensive but perfectly crafted garments.
Nov 20-21st.
30 W 57th St.
Btw 5th and 6th Ave
4th Flr.


Stock Sales:


Delman 60-70% off understated work and evening shoes. Thanks to the guerilla shopper for the tip.
Nov 19th-21st.
Metropolitan Pavilion 123 W 18th St
Btw 7th-8th Ave.4th Flr.

Another great week

Obedient Sons & Daughters
Nov. 22 -23
237 Lafayette St.
Btw Prince and Spring St

Gucci Group Watches 70-90 % off, a great chance to chrismas shop.
Nov. 20 & 21.
125 W. 18th St.
Btw 6th and 7th Ave

Elizabeth Gillett the same great deals cardigans, scarves and jackets as her sample sale in October, just a little closer to Christmas.
242 W 38th St.
Btw 7th and 8th Ave
9th Flr.

Theory
Nov 20-25
261 W 36th St
Btw 7th and 8th Ave

Filippa K Clean cut minimal coats for men and women at $250 or $300, Cash only.Nov. 19 – 20.
33 W. 26th St.
Btw Broadway and 6th Ave.
5th flr.

Rebecca Minkoff and Nicholas K, I think Nicholas K makes great clothes and I like some of Rebecca M’s bags, but 50% off is a lame discount at a sample sale.
Nov. 20-23
33 W. 17th St.
Btw 5th and 6th Aves

Steven Alan flannel button downs and more at 75% off, great if you’re a lumberjack or feeling the country look this winter.
Nov. 20-23.
87 Franklin St.
Btw. Church & Broadway

La Perla has another sale, it must be a tough season for this lux lingerie line. 67$ Bras and 85$ slips are still to rich for my blood.
Nov. 24-28. 260 Fifth Ave.
Btw 28th and 29th St


Stock Sales:

Three as Four Denim from the past three seasons ranges $4.44-$44.44. Very special archival pieces range $77-$666.Nov. 20-24. 77 Delancey St.
At Allen St

Yigal Azrouël 60-80 percent off. 800$ dress at 80% off = my best chance to own this line.
Nov. 19-21.
225 W. 39th St.
Btw 7th and 8th Ave.
7th flr.

Tocca 45% off fragrances, candles and other produtcts from this beauty brand.
Nov. 19-21
542 W. 22nd St.
Btw 10th and 11th Ave

Rogan and Loomstate Rustic basics up to 75 percent off.
Nov. 29-Dec. 7
91 Franklin St.
Btw Broadway & Church St.behind the Rogan shop

Stocks down? buy gold

Jewelry Sample Sales:

Iridess sales are usually a great deal on pearls, they also carry a wide range of types and quality so there is something in every price range.
Nov 19-20
The Warwick Hotel 65 West 54 Street
At 6th Ave
Oxford Suite on the 2nd Flr
http://www.iridesse.com/

Noir fabulous fake cocktail rings are $20-$60, bracelets $5-$45.
Nov. 19-21.
350 W. 38th St.
Btw 8th and 9th Ave

Echo of the Dreamer their most covetable huge jewel cluster pendants, chunky charm bracelets and conversation piece cocktail rings will weigh in around 250-300$, but you can pick up more understated pieces for 15-25$. If you miss this week they’re having another one in mid Dec.
Nov 18-25
242 W 30th St
Btw 7th and 8th Ave
14th Flr
www.echoofthedreamer.com/

W/A Studios Merchandise at 60-80% off retail prices.
Nov 17-21
390 5th Ave
At W 36th
Suite 410

There's still time

The kid robot sample sale was pretty disappointing. It was more clothes then toys and more t-shirts then anything. 25$ KR t-shirts are a sort of good buy if you need a very ‘senster now’ graphic t. Their hoodies are down to 80$, from 150$. They are very cute and hip but the quality and detailing are lower then an Ecco cut sew hoodie at the same price point.


If you are a full figured lady make sure you get to the Pfiff lingerie sale either today or tomorrow. As previously mentioned Bras are 15$, Panties are 9$ and camisoles are 18$. They’ve been cleaned out of the common sizes, but they have tons of selection in the DD-F cups, a hard size to shop for. They carry in sizes 32-38 so you’ve got plenty of options.


Sample Sales:


Reyes 80% off, 580$ vests are now 145$, a great deal on sharp work clothes if you make more then I do.
Nov 13-14.
215 W 40th
Btw. 7 – 8 Ave.


Araks Up to 90 percent off clean lined lingerie and swimwear.
Nov. 13 - 14.
137 Grand St.
Btw Crosby & Lafayette Sts.
5th flr.

busy week

Vivienne Tam had a good selection of items in sizes 0-10, I fit her 10 if the cut is generous or the fabric is stretchy otherwise they are a little small in the chest. There are plenty of full skirts so hips shouldn’t be an issue.

Previous seasons stock and samples are 80-95$ for dresses an excellent value if you chose a classic style. If your on a budget embellished t-shirts are 20$ and knits are 40$. This season is 120-180 depending on the dress.

They do provide mirrors but no dressing area, this is not a sale for the shy.


Sample Sales:

Abaeté Sample Sale up to 80 percent off.Nov 6-8
560 Broadway
At Prince St.
Suite 509

Catherine Holstein Sample 75 percent off this project runway find, sizes may be limited.
Nov 8-9.
188 Ludlow St.at Houston St.
Suite 22j

Hugo Boss Men and women all sizes No Cash
Nov 7-11.
317 West 33 Street
Btw 8 and 9 Ave

Strenesse Classy but uninventive garments 75% off, a good sale for picking up wardrobe basics with impeccable craftsmanship.
Nov 9-16 Closed Saturday.
50 West 57 Street
Btw 5 and 6 Ave
8th Flr


Stock Sales:

Lafayette 148 is having a warehouse Sale wholesale prices. Contemporary Noir aesthetics.
Nov 13-15
148 Lafayette Street
Btw Howard and Grand St.
http://www.lafayette148.com/


Circuit City will be closing 150 stores, and liquidating the stock at deep discounts. More details on the specific sales as they are announced. Off topic but the saving will be worth talking about.
Nov 7-?

232 East 86th St NYC
1610 Flatbush Ave Brooklyn
1750 East Gunhill Rd Bronx


Special interest:

Mylo Dweck Maternity Warehouse SaleNov 18-20. 720 Fifth Ave
Entrance on 56 Street
10 Floor