November 2010
27 posts
Sample Sales Galore!
The week after Thanksgiving is always so painful. Excessive turkey eating and continued turkey leftover eating has probably made me more sluggish than usual. Nothing like a whole mess of sample sales to get me movin’ though! Definitely need the exercise…
Tracy Reese
260 Fifth Ave. (bet. 28th & 29th St.), 2nd Floor.
Wednesday, December 1st through Thursday, December 2nd. 9am~7:30pm
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Brian Atwood...
…love his shoes!
He tweeted himself that his label will be having a sample sale next Monday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m….”better than Black Friday.” Seeing how Black Friday is usually just OK (I know J will back me up on this one), not sure what that means…but I’m down to find out!
Never mind, just did a quick search and Fashion Prospectress says they’ll be...
Bulgari Sample Sale
So I missed out on the Gucci one because when I went there on Friday, they were already sold out! But, I just spotted a similar one today! Bulgari Jewelry, Watches, Handbags, Accessories, and Fragrances @ 75% off. Not as good as the 90% off at the Gucci one, but it’s still something? Debating whether or not to go today or maybe Tuesday if it’s not sold out by then…
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Inside the Thakoon Semi-Secret Sale
Location: SOHO (270 Lafayette, Suite 1005)
It’s on the 10th floor of the building, and the security guard asks you to sign in before you head up (but at least that’s better than getting turned away all together?).
As soon as I got in, I saw an indiscreet sign taped to the wall saying “Cash and Check Only”. Well damn, that’ll teach me to go to a sample sale again...
Shiseido Pop-up Shop = Free Samples!
What: Shiseido Limited Edition Beauty Boutique
When: Nov. 12th - 19th from 11 AM - 7 PM
Where: 989 Third Ave. at 59th Street (near Bloomingdales)
Why: Free samples!
You walk in and they offer you some warm green tea, then you go upstairs and listen to a short spiel on their new products, then you continue upstairs to the makeup section and get more samples (I think if you want, you can get a...
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Love me some Hanky Panky
Hanky Panky’s are super comfortable and everything is around $10 - $20. I thought the selection for panties and thongs were good, plenty of colors in different sizes. It was harder to find cute camis and sleepwear. It was a little crowded, but manageable. They take cash or credit, however, the cash line was much shorter.
Budget Christmas shopping = sample sale shopping! Hanky...
Gucci & Giorgio Armani Sample Sales
Well, this is convenient! Both the Gucci (Timepieces & Jewelry) and Giorgio Armani Sales are going on at the Metropolitan Pavilion, starting tomorrow! (Thanks, A for the heads up!)
Metropolitan Pavilion
123 W. 18th St (btwn 6th & & 7th)
Gucci: Nov 18-19 (Th-Fri) 10am-8pm, 10am-6pm
Armani: Nov 18-20 (Th- Sat) 4th Floor 3pm-8pm, 10am-6pm, 10am-8pm
Now that just means...
Free food!
Coldstone Creamery is introducing new ice-cream cakes, so you can get a free, 3-oz slice to sample today only, from 5 - 8 p.m. at participating stores! (Might want to call and check…and also to see if they run out). I’d be all over this if I weren’t so deathly ill…
If you miss it, head to newly opened Golosi’s on the Upper East Side on Friday for a free scoop of...
Catherine Malandrino - extra 30% off
According to Racked, there’s an extra 30% off discount at the Catherine Malandrino sale today—the last day! That means you can now get a dress for..around $108? Too much for me, but good if you’re looking for a nice holiday dress.
Sadly, I don’t believe you can use the other discounts (like the e-mail/flier posted below) on top of it, but if you spend enough, you can get a...
Free flip flops!
An old friend (who first got me into online deals!) just told me that Orbit Gum is giving out free flip-flops. You don’t even have to actually buy the gum—just use the code listed on Spoofee.
And update on the free schnitzel—line was pretty short, so it was worth it, but all I got was half a schnitzel with some chipotle mayo (best ever!!) and potatoes. Tomorrow’s the last...
Julie Haus
Too tired after work today so failed in hitting up multiple sales…just went to Julie Haus, figuring I’d have a better chance here.
I got there before they closed, so it was pretty empty! I headed straight for the sample racks, and ended up liking two of the dresses I tried on…until I discovered one had a little dirt/dust stain on the collar that didn’t seem like it would...
Catherine Malandrino
I guess I may go after all—got an e-mail from Rent the Runway today for extra discounts! Just print out the e-mail below and RSVP! (Though it’s unclear if that means you get the 10% AND the 15%…)
If you want to check out the site, sign up here. (Personally, I have yet to rent a dress…you can buy them for the same or less at NYC sample sales!)
-A
$35 pumps!
Completely forgot about the J.Crew sale until I saw D’s post, so I guess I’ll have to stop by tomorrow after I check out the Kathryn Amberleigh sale. Sugar Rock Catwalk reports that pumps are only $35! Though really, my eyes are on the tall black boots, which are supposedly $85…mine are totally falling apart.
11/10 (Wednesday) and 11/12 (Friday), 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. 195 Chrystie...
White & Warren private event
Gilt City has a White & Warren private shopping event next week. It doesn’t say that anything will actually be discounted…BUT with purchase of the $75 ticket to the event, you get a $150 credit toward your purchases for the day—so it’s basically like half off, up to $150. This could be worth it if you’re looking to stock up on cashmere now—and don’t...
Bloomingdale's Friends and Family 20% Off
My find of the day: Bloomingdale’s Friends and Family 20% off cards!!
Wednesday, Nov 10- Sunday Nov 14, enjoy 20% off almost all regular and sale-priced purchases in stores and online! And, if you spend $500 or more, you receive a $100 splurge card on your next purchase of $250 or more (to be used Nov 15-28).
Perfect excuse for me to go visit the 59th and Lex store! Anyone know if...
HAUTELOOK Coupon Code
Received these $10 off coupon codes from the Lucky Shops event with A. $10 off on purchase of $50 or more. Offer Ends: 12.31.2010. Only good for one-time use.
E04004EF
X04004F2
P04004FF
N04004ED
T04004EE
Happy Shopping!
- G
Free schnitzel!
Schnitzels and Things is giving away free samples all week long, thanks to Austrian Airlines! Check Midtown Lunch for its schedule.
-A
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27 sales in 2 weeks...
…according to Racked. Yes, start flexing those sample sale muscles for the onslaught of sales, ahh!
From past experience, I plan on hitting these up:
J.Crew - Absolutely dislike Clothingline, but there is usually a gem waiting to be picked up! Julie Haus - The samples are the ones to go for…got this awesome shift dress here for $55—it retailed for $400!
Catherine Malandrino -...
Ann Taylor Loft $75 Coat Sale!
Today is apparently a day of coat sales! Ann Taylor Loft is having a one day coat sale! 3 coats available for only $75 (org $148-$188) I already got ONE coat today… so I don’t know if I should get another one. TWO in one day seems a little too shopaholic-y.
-D
J. Crew Holiday Sample Sale
D & I were just talking about J.Crew sample sales last night! Well, just saw that Mizhattan posted that the sale next week will have dresses and other nice holiday goodies. But I wonder if you’ll be able to try stuff on….
Clothingline 261 W. 36th St. (bet. 7th & 8th Ave.), 2F 11/9-11/12 (T-F), 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
-A
$80 coats!
Ends today at 7 p.m.! According to Sugar Rock Catwalk, there’s also no tax if you pay with cash! And brands include Michael Kors and Kenneth Cole…
I have way too many coats but maybe you guys should jump on this one…haha.
-A
Sephora primer sample!
D told me a couple weeks ago that Sephora launched a new iPhone app, and if you show them that you dl-ed it, they’ll give you a deluxe sample of Tarina Tarantino’s primer!
Not sure when it goes until (possibly while supplies last?), but I just picked up mine at the Times Square Sephora, and they still have (at least) a big box left!
-A
