Spotted: Botkier Sample Sale NYC

With prices starting at $95 dollars, the Botkier sample sale starting tomorrow should certainly be on all the NYC chicsters' agendas.    

Details: Thursday, May 7th through Sunday, May 10th. Thu noon—8pm; Fri 11am—8pm; Sat 11am—7pm; Sun 11am—5pm. 172 Mercer St at Houston St (646-747-4149)

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Spotted: Two Words...Jimmy Choo

It's Choo sample sale time for all the New York girls.  Head over to the Met Pavillion TODAY to score gorgeous goodies for your feet for 70% off.  Once again as a West Coaster, I am terribly jealous.  If you find a deal on a 38.5 or 39, please think of me!

Details: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W 18th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves, fourth floor 

    1pm - 7pm TODAY

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Spotted: Creatures of Comfort Sale in LA

If you find yourself in Los Angeles Friday or Saturday you might want to stop off at the Creatures of Comfort sale.  With discounts up to 90% on APC, Rachel Comey, Emma Cook and Acne to name a few, it's worth a quick look see.  I am hoping this Zero + Maria Cornejo dress that's on sale on their website is in store and on sale!

Details:  730 N. Edinburgh Street (in an apartment a few doors down from the Melrose boutique)

tel: 323-655-7855

Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm

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Online: DVF at 70% off

DVF announced a private, online sale to their Facebook fans today.  With prices at 70% off, you better hurry over while the selection is still good.  I couldn't help but notice this adorable dress marked down from $465 to $139.50!  What are you waiting for!

Details: DVF

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Online: Inhabit Living Sale

Since I've been redecorating my dressing area, I was so excited to see that Inhabit Home added a ton of new sale items on their website.  With pillows and wall art marked down, in some cases, as much as 75% off, I felt compelled to share with you all. 

Details:  Inhabit

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Online: Finally The Outnet has arrived

So excited to find in my email this morning that Net-a-Porter's new outlet site has launched.  Within two clicks I already found a gorgeous Nina Ricci trench coat for Spring at 80% off.  

In addition to a site stocked with goods 50% off or more, they will also hold "flash sales" which pop up for 72 hours.  The site is already bookmarked on my end.  Go take a look yourself!

Details: The Outnet

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Online: Not fashion per se, but fashionably chic

Egg Press is holding an online sample sale of their cheerfully, chic stationary.  What's more fashionable than sending handwritten notes?  And since it's on sale, that gives you a couple more dollars in your shoe fund!

Details: www.eggpress.com

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Online: PlazaToo Stimulus Package

One week left in the PlazaToo's stimulus offer.  You get $25 off every $100 spent.  When I laid my eyes on these Giuseppe's, my heart stopped a little bit and realized that the $25 off each hundred would really come in handy when buying these babies.

Details: www.plazatoo.com

Code: Stimulus+the amount of discount you are eligible for with your purchase (i.e. Stimulus25 if you only spend $100)

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Heard: Jenni Kayne Sample Sale

For the ladies down in Los Angeles, today is your lucky day!  Jenni Kayne is holding a one day only sample sale in her private studio from 10 am - 5 pm TODAY.  Take your lunch break, coffee break, or just call in sick, with dresses at $50 this is a sale you won't want to miss.  

Details: Jenni Kayne

1944 South Cotner Avenue, (between La Grange and Missouri avenues); 310-478-6075

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Online: Gilt will have Louboutin next week

One more shout out for gilt.com and their daily online sales.  Next week they will be holding a Christian Louboutin sale that is guaranteed to create a frenzy.  Gilt.com is by referral only and if you haven't signed up yet, simply click the link below:

http://www.gilt.com/invite/sjones1

Details: Louboutin sale starts at Noon Eastern/9am Pacific

Happy Shopping!

Sighted: Chloe boots more than 75% off

As mentioned earlier, bloomingdale's is having a private sale that started today.  I decided to drop by and check out the goods at the San Francisco store.  I could hardly believe my eyes when I spotted one lone pair of camel Chloe wedge mid-shaft boots for 75% off.   Since the regular price was $975, the sale reduces the price to $243.75.  BUT if you have the private sale coupons, you can use two of the $25 off a hundred and reduce the price to $193.75 plus tax!  Lastly, just to make things even better you will receive a $15 gift card for every $100 you spend.  

They only have one pair and they are a size 41.  You are going to have to fight it out, ladies.  

Happy Shopping!

Spotted: Private Sale at Bloomingdales

Having access to a great bloomingdales in San Francisco Center, I have found that their 3 day private sales are some of my favorite for the department store.  Not only do they have most of the store with an additional percentage off, if you are on their mailing list you get coupons to take an additional $25 off almost any purchase of $100 or more.  The kicker is that you also earn $15 bonus gift cards for every $100 you spend that are valid in-store and online from April 3 - 19.  I cannot tell you how much lip gloss I have gotten with the bonus gift cards!

Details: March 31 - April 2 @ your local bloomingdale's

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Online: Last Day for extra 25% off Neiman Marcus Sale

I've scoured endless sites searching for a couple pieces I missed out on during the Last Call sale at my local Neiman's.  Lo and behold, one of them popped up on their website during this most recent additional 25% off sale online.  It ends tonight so hurry on over.  Just promise not to scoop up the Stella McCartney I'm eyeballing.  I wanted the top, but might just have to pull the trigger on the dress instead.

Details: www.neimanmarcus.com

To sweeten the deal, they are also offering free shipping right now.

Happy Shopping!

Online: ViX Swimwear at Couture Candy 50% off

For those lucky enough to still have Spring Break and for those who just dream of having a week off to head down to the beach and share a room with six of your closest friends, the well stocked online boutique Couture Candy is holding a one day only sale on the super cute ViX Swimwear Collection.  Even if you are still a couple pilates classes away from strutting around the beach, what perfect motivation to stick to the workout when you have a brand new colorful teeny bikini waiting for you.  And really, how often do you find swimsuits on sale at the start of Spring...especially not ones at cute as these.

Details: Enter Vix as the coupon code for 50% off 

www.couturecandy.com

Happy Shopping!

Online and In-Store: Hayden-Harnett Sample Sale

If you love the laid back cool that is Hayden-Harnett, head over to their site for one of the smartest sales to date.  In addition to hosting an online and in-store sale on current and past season merchandise, they are also auctioning off one-off samples from Fall 09.  That's right!  You can bid on true one of kind designs in addition to shopping the sale.  Now how chic is that!

Details:  www.haydenharnett.com/samplesale

For the Fall auction:  www.haydenharnett.com/preview

Online sale:  April 1 - 5

In-store sale: April 1 - 3

Happy Shopping!

Heard: Mike & Chris Sale in Los Angeles

Finally something for my fellow West Coasters!  The much loved Mike & Chris brand has new backers and the previous owner is liquidating the rest of their merchandise.  Rumor is that they may have other brands as well, but I would still put Mike & Chris at the top.  It's up to 90%  off.  I'm praying they have something like this leather jacket I saw on www.revolveclothing.com.  

Details: Saturaday from noon to 6pm

2900 Rowena Avenue (between Hyperion & W. Silver Lake), Silver Lake

Since I'm road tripping down to LA this weekend, you might just see me at the sale! 

Happy Shopping!

Online: Costume National Sale at Gilt Today

If you aren't already a member of Gilt.com, you are missing out on the best online sample sales! They hold multiple daily sample sales from some of the best contemporary and high-end designers. (Think everyting between Acne Jeans to Zac Posen.)  And Gilt doesn't stop at women's clothing either, they have mens, childrens, home and jewelry sales as well.  

Here's an invitation for those of you that have not signed up yet:

http://www.gilt.com/invite/sjones1

Happy Shopping!

Heard: Free Topshop

Rumor mill is that Topshop has a truck on the corner of St. Mark's Place near 3rd Avenue that says, "Everyone Loves Topshop."  The kicker is that there is a woman handing out gift cards up to $500 for the grand opening of the Topshop store on April 2nd.  Not sure how long this can last, so you better get moving.  

I'm starting to get jealous of my East Coast girls.  In one day, you can shop the Hermes sample sale, get a free gift card to Topshop and buy roasted peanuts off the street.  And next week, you might get a glimpse of the spectacular Ms. Kate Moss as she is said to be attending the Topshop opening.

Online: YOOX Semi-Annual Sample Sale

If you haven't visited yoox.com before, you may be overwhelmed at the sheer volume of designers they carry.  Everyone from Acne Jeans to Vivienne Westwood and everything in between.  I am particularly excited to find an online source for 6267, all the Margiela lines and Rick Owens.  I get even more excited when I find those designers up to 90% off! 

The sale is going on five days only!  Sample sale pieces are final sale.  

Details: www.yoox.com

Happy Shopping!

Online: Handbag Clearance at Bag, Borrow or Steal

The Bag, Borrow or Steal website (yes, the one where you can rent a designer bag) is holding an online clearance on many gently worn and new bags.  I took a spin and found bags from Fendi, Devi Kroell, Gusto, Mulberry, Prada and Carlos Falchi to name a few.  I found myself clicking on this patent Devi Kroell Knack bag (pictured) marked $295.  That's 70% off retail!

Surprisingly, they also have some beautiful jewelry on sale as well.

Details: www.bagborroworsteal.com

Online: Tory Burch Private Sale 65% off

Grab goodies from Tory Burch during her online private sale.  Sales are final, but you have probably already stalked what you want anyway.  The sale runs through March 30th.  But, as you already know, shop early for the best selection.  I spotted this cute black skirt on sale that would fit into my black and nude obsession for spring.  

Details: www.toryburchprivatesale.com

Happy Shopping!

Sighted: More Shoes at Nordstrom Rack in SF

After finding the YSL shoes last week at my local Nordstrom Rack, I decided to go back to spend a bit more time searching the racks.  And it was worth it!!!  I personally wanted the white Pierre Hardy sandals with nude straps, but they tend to run really small and the 38.5 was too short.  They are priced to move at about $168!  And still completely on trend for spring.

But that wasn't all I found.  Deep purple suede peep toe pumps by Pierre Hardy in a size 39.5 also for $168.  Lastly, luggage colored Dolce and Gabbana oxford lace ups in a size 6 for about $130.  

Details: Nordstrom Rack San Francisco

Happy Shopping!

Heard: Hermes Sample Sale NYC

Another one for the New York City girls, the twice yearly Hermes sale.  I've never personally been, but heard that the lines are LONG.  Gather up your girlfriends to keep you company in line and divide and conquer once you are in the venue.  Report back immediately!  We can't wait to hear what you find.

Happy Shopping!

Details: Hermes March 25-28W-Sat 10-6 Th til 8 

The Metropolitan Pavilion 123 West 18 Street between 6-7 Avenues 4 Floor Gallery 212.759.7585 Womens & Mens Clothing Sample & stock sale. 

Sighted: Select Alexander Wang 60% off

With only one tiny rack of sale, select pieces of Alexander Wang's resort '09 collection hung 60% off at Nordstrom.  I happened to be shopping in San Francisco Center, but check your local Nordstrom's or call their customer service line.  While I managed to pick up the bubble print top for myself, I was longing for a reason to own the grey tux dress (pictured) they also had in stock at 60% off.  Nordstrom SF Center has one dress left in a size 4.  

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Heard: Plaza Too Sale in New York

Overheard from some lovely ladies in New York, the upper west side location of Plaza Too is all sale merchandise.  The kicker is that they have Loeffler Randall, D&G, and Chloe for under $100.  If you are in NY, run!

Online: Eluxury

Today is the last day to scoop up sale shoes on Eluxury.com for an additional 40% off the sale price. The sales includes Opening Ceremony, Pedro Garcia, Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, and Loeffler Randall to name a few.  I am partial to these quadruple strap mary janes by Dolce & Gabanna.  Alas, I don't need another pair of mary janes.  

www.eluxury.com

Happy Shopping!

Sighted: YSL Shoes, Size 40

Spotted these lovely Yves Saint Laurent purple patent platform sandals at Nordstrom Rack San Francisco.  They have been marked down to $195!  If you are a size 40 (US 10), these babies are gorgeous and finally under $200. 

Here's their phone number: (415) 934 - 1211

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