I saw this beautiful necklace by Moschino... and I really want it. I love these statement pieces. But I do think it is a little out of my price range... Here is one that I found on Etsy might satisfy my lust for only $40.
If you want to dress like a million bucks... for a lot less, you might want to consider shopping at sample sales. Some great websites to check out are NYMAG, Daily Candy, Top Button, etc.
Here's a small selection of some that are going on now in NY:
What: White + Warren Why: Fall and holiday cashmere collection at sample sale prices. When: Nov. 12 & 13. Wed. & Thurs., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: 80 W. 40th St., at Sixth Ave., 3rd flr. Map It
What: Mike & Chris Why: First-ever sample sale features coveted leather goods, tops, bottoms, fleeces, and bags at up to 75 percent off. When: Nov. 13-15. Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: 447 W. 36th St., b/t Ninth & Tenth Aves., 5th flr. Map It
What: Ted Baker Why: Men’s sweaters are four for $350; suits were $895, now $400; women’s winter coats were $495, now $250. When: Nov. 12-14. Wed. & Thurs., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: 215 Park Ave. S., b/t 17th & 18th Sts., 20th flr. Cash and checks only. Map It
What? Miss Sixty and Energie When? November 12-14; Wed. (noon–3), Thurs.–Fri. (9–3) Where? 435 Hudson St., nr. Morton St., Ste. 400 Why? Jeans are $30 (originally $185), tops are $20 (originally $100), and jackets are $50 (originally $150) at Miss Sixty and Energie's sample sale. Other merchandise is up to 90 percent off.
What? Rebecca Taylor When? November 12-14.; Wed. (1–8), Thurs.–Fri. (10–8) Where? 145 W. 18th St., nr. Seventh Ave. Why? A stretch flannel dress with metal beading from Rebecca Taylor is $175 (originally $430), a silk printed camisole $95 (originally $220), and other pieces from the fall 2008 collection are up to 65 percent off.
What? Alberta Ferretti, Jean Paul Gaultier, Moschino, Basso & Brooke, and Pollini When? November 12-15; Wed. –Fri. (10–6), Sat. (11–5). Where? 30 W. 56th St., nr. Fifth Ave Why? 70 percent off at Aeffe USA's sample sale (which is bigger than last year's 60 percent off sale.)
What? Band of Outsiders, Cheap Monday, Shipley & Halmos, Wayne When? November 13-15; Thurs.–Fri. (10–6), Sat. (10–5). Where? 495 Broadway, nr. Broome St., fifth fl. Why? All that for 50 to 75 percent off
What? La Perla When? November 9- 20 Where? All three La Perla boutiques in New York Why? Everything will be 40 - 60% off - so that $150 bra is more like $80 - including Spring 08 undies and Fall 08 clothes.