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DailyCandy just emailed out a list of this week's sample sales. I am freaking out. Delman, Rebecca Minkoff, LAFCO and Guhran, Twinkle by Wenlan, Loeffler Randall, Botkier, J Rosen Showroom, Fred Perry, Tibi, Yigal Azrouël, Lela Rose, John Robshaw, Steven Alan, and Robert Clergrie. If you are lucky enough to be going into New York some time in the next week, click here for the list of addresses and dates.

Jimmy Choo Sample Sale

What: Mules, boots, stilettos, and pumps starting at $75. Bags starting at $150.
When: Thurs., 1-7 p.m.
Where: The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., b/t Sixth & Seventh

Will someone please take me? Okay, Thanks.

Will donate cans for shoes?

Until 4/5 Bring some food along with you when you shop at Sigerson Morrison: Ten cans get you 10 percent off, fifteen cans get you 15 percent off, and twenty cans get you 20 percent off your purchase. Unfortunately that is the cap, if only you could bring in 100 cans. But hey, it is a good cause. All food will be donated to the New York Food Bank. 28 Prince St., nr. Mott St. (212-219-3893); Monday–Saturday (11–7), Sunday (noon–6).

Sample Sales

While you are in the city checking out the new Topshop, there are some sample sales going on that you have to check out! 3/31 At Scoop's one-day sale, women's and men's fall merchandise is up to 70 percent off ... but only at their uptown location. 1275 Third Ave., nr. 73rd St. (212-535-5577); 9–9.

3/31–4/3 The funky, feminine clothes by Alice + Olivia are over 60 percent off. Party dresses are $139 (originally $295 to $484), skinny pants are $99 (originally $264 to $298), boyfriend blazers are $149 (originally $385 to $440), and shorts are $69 (originally $187 to $231). 80 W. 40th St., nr. Sixth Ave. (212-840-0887); daily (8–7). 4/1–4/3 The sample sale for Brooklyn duo Hayden-Harnett has current and past collections for 40 to 80 percent off—the Bleecker backpack is $74 (originally $148). Hayden-Harnett Showroom, 16 W. 36th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 501 (718-383-4450); daily (11–7). 4/2–4/3 The Sak, sakroots (their ecofriendly bag line), and Elliott Lucca bags are $5 to $60 at their sample sale. 339 Fifth Ave., nr. 34th St., second fl. (212-329-4500); Th (9–5), F (9–4). -nymag

BARNEY'S WAREHOUSE SALE

BARNEY'S WAREHOUSE SALE!

Where: 255 West 17th Street, near Seventh Avenue, 212.450.8400

When: Thursday, February 12th and Friday, February 13th: 8am - 9pm. Saturday, February 14th to Sunday, March 1st: Mon - Fri, 10am - 9pm; Sat - Sun, 10am - 7pm.

everything 50-75% off!!

{details via fashionista.com}

Shopping Kills

Welcome back everyone!

Not to be a downer... but the Black Friday sales have caused several deaths. This year someone was trampled to death in a Walmart on Long Island. There were several other injuries as well, including a pregnant woman. All for $300 laptops. It would be easy to blame the dying economy but last year there were several deaths at Walmart in Michigan.
Read more: http://www.newsday.com/news/local/ny-listam3012223967nov30,0,6467264.story
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/29/business/29black.html?em

update: http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861&cl=10957203&ch=4226720&src=news

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Sample Sales

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.