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    Worthy Sample Sales: Yurman, Vivier & Thakoon

    We are going to declare that this week officially starts sample sale season. From now, through the end of the month there is a roster of sales that will be hard to miss. Below is a carefully curated selection of our favorite sample sales.

    David Yurman
    Discounts will run up to 60% off retail prices on jewelry, watches and accessories. You can see our full report by clicking you way over here.

    Thursday, March 27 through Sunday, March 30
    Thurs 3pm—8pm, Fri to Sat 10am—7pm, Sun 11am—5pm
    The Altman Building, 135 W. 18th St (btwn 6th & 7th)

    Roger Vivier
    We expect this sale to have a turnout of epic proportions. During the last sale, the line stretched around a full Avenue and the wait for checking out was more than an hour. We suggest, waiting until Saturday evening to tackle this sale. Expect to find classic buckle shoes were 50% and non-buckle shoes were discounted 60%. Last time around everything was discounted an extra 25% off on the last day. Before waiting in line, remember that the seasonal discount is 40% off during the seasonal sale at the Madison Avenue boutique.

    Friday, March 28th through Tuesday, April 1st
    Fri 10am-7pm, Sat to Mon 9am-6:30pm, Tues 9am-5pm
    Soiffer Haskin, 317 W. 33rd St. (near 8th Ave.)

    Thakoon Addition
    Shoppers can browse though a selection of merchandise from the past fall and winter collections. Prices for open stock are usually discounted 70% off and samples start at just $50. Check out our last Thakoon sample sale review here.

    Tuesday, April 1 through Saturday April 5
    8:30am—6:30pm daily
    225 Varick St between W. Houston and Clarkson Sts, suite 300

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    Get Your Chanel Polish at Costco

    We spend a lot of time talking about how much the price of shoes have gone up, the inflation on designer handbags and even the price hikes of a little black dress. The same is very true for cosmetics.

    Did you realize that the retail price of a Chanel nail polish was $19 in 2007. Today, the retail price is $27 and we won’t be surprised if it hits $30 very soon. (Sorry, we shouldn’t make statements like that.)

    We know just the place to buy your Chanel polish if you’re roll back to 2007 prices. Costco! Yes, the Harlem Costco has a variety of Chanel polishes for $19. The best part is that the selection includes some very nice colors.

    The four colors:

    • Particuliere– one of those interesting Chanel colors that is greyish brown face-on but flashes purple in certain light
    • April– launched in 2012 and is truly a perfect berry color. It’s not too pink but is feminine and appropriately bright. 
    • Ballerina– the most classic of nude-pink 
    • Frenzy– his color quickly sold out when launched and has remained popular ever since. The pigment is a muted gray with notes of lilac.

    Although there seems to be a lot of inventory on these nail lacquers, we don’t think that they will become a Costco staple. At least you now have something to look forward to when making your next run for birthday cake that feeds 48 and your 15 count of jumbo double-ply paper towel.

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    Tory Burch Private Sale 70% Off

    Tory Burch is hosting a private sale where discounts on past season merchandise are discounted up to 40% off. The sale started today and runs through Monday, March 24. To access the sale, you must use this link.

    A highlight of Tory’s winter collection were the botanical prints. The Dayton Jacket ($165 from $550) and pants ($159 from $359) are perfect to wear as the seasons are still in transition. We are also a big fan of this embellished sweater that’s $159 from $450 and this Hermes-esque silk and wool cardigan that’s $169 from $325. Classic Riva’s ($499 from $235) are also included in the sale.

    Go ahead. Click around. You might find you’re not totally ready for Spring.

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    Joie Friends and Family Sale

    We don’t know a single person who isn’t dreaming of warmer weather and isn’t ready to freshen up for spring. As we anxiously await the warmer weather, we have started to assemble the building blocks to a great wardrobe. When creating the aesthetic of understated chic, we always find our favorite items come from Joie.


    The best part of shopping at Joie this weekend is that you can save 20% off all full priced merchandise at all of Joie’s boutiques and online. The friends and family promotion starts Thursday, March 20th and runs through Monday, March 24. Just use the code JOIEFRIENDS at checkout.


    Some of our favorite items from the collection include, the Judson sneaker ($225) and this pretty silk Eleanor top with a back drawstring ($198). The silk Rancher tee ($158) is a wardrobe must-have, as it perfectly pairs with pants, a skirt and is light enough to wear under most any blazer.


    Joie Friends and Family
    Thursday, March 20th through Monday, March 24
    1196 Madison Ave @ 87th and Joie.com
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    Bergdorf Goodman 70% Off

    Bergdorf Goodman is hosting an online sale where discounted merchandise is an extra 25% off, for a total savings of up to 70% off. The web-only sale runs through Friday.

    The sale primarily consists of F5 labels, or contemporary designers, like DVF, Alice & Olivia and Cut25. Some of our favorite pieces include a black-and-white color block dress from Aiko for $177 from $495, Saint Laurent smoking slippers for $234 from $695 and these Rag & Bone all leather pajama pants that are reduced to $173 from $660.

    If you’re looking for discounts on higher end brands you should click over to the Neiman Marcus website. They are offering the same extra 25% off but the sale ends Thursday. Highlights include a Jason Wu seath for $418 from almost $1600. Be sure to also check out the Jason Wu handbags that are discounted 60%. An ivory Daphne style bag is $630 from $1875. In addition, a  Zac Posen sleeveless dress is $435 from $1660 and a Michael Kors oversized coat is $655 from almost $2500.

    Although we are always partial to Bergdorf Goodman, we dare to suggest that you focus your shopping on the Neiman Marcus site. The prices and selection seem to be better,

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    Are You Ready for Birkenstock Chic?

    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and there is no draught of ugly shoes in the fashion world. Can you think of any footwear uglier than Uggs? Who decided that clogs were acceptable outside of Amsterdam? Crocs, ahem! The list goes on and on. This season, the fashion set is focusing on Birkenstocks.

    Birks have captured the love of fashionistas everywhere. It’s up to you to decide if this is a trend you want to walk in but we promise to not pass any judgement. (Well, we can only promise to try.) Top designers such as Celine, Stuart Weitzman, Givenchy, Dior and Isabel Marant all have designed their take on this hippe-dippie shoe. (You can click here to see a full collection of designer Birkenstock-style shoes.)

    Putting your Birkenstocks into action is up to you but we’ve seen the style run the full span of versatile. From sporty, casual to a night-out ensemble, it’s up to you to make them work. One suggestion is to style them with clean minimal lines, try them with skinny jeans and a layered top or contrast of the clunky shoe and a feminine dress and a moto jacket. Alternatively, you can always opt out. What do you think?

    My eBay Collections were curated as part of my collaboration with eBay.
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    Orrefors & Costa Boda Sample Sale

    Orrefors and Kosta Boda are hosting a sample sale where floor samples, from their showroom, will be discounted up to 70% off. The sale includes a selection of holiday gift items, ornaments, hand blown vases, bowls, vases and drink ware.

    This is a great opportunity to stock up on hostess gifts or bridal presents. Crystal votives and candleholders are priced $10.50 to $67.50 (originally $17.50 to $225), glass bowls, vases and sculptures are $15 to $600 (originally $50 to $2000) and crystal bowls, vases and drinkware are $10 to $300 (originally $50 to $1000).

    The sale runs through Friday, March 21. Take note that only credit cards are accepted, which means you can save your cash for lunch money.

    Orrefors & Kosta Boda Sample Sale
    Through March 21
    10am to 5pm daily
    200 Lexington Avenue, suite 602 @ 32nd St.

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    Cesare Paciotti Sample Sale

    Ready to spike your week with some new heels? Cesare Paciotti will be hosting as sample sale starting Wednesday. Savings will be 80% off retail. (Note: It’s 80% off not “up to 80% off.) The sale will include a wide assortment of shoes and accessories for men, woman and children.

    Since this is one of those special showroom sample sales, you can expect to find lots of true samples from their prior collection. Unfortunatly, that means that a lot of the best of the inventory will be a size 7 but we are sure the sale will also include overstock in an assortment of sizes.

    At the last sale, this past summer, we found great wedges for $190 from $635, pink leather pumps are $195 from $650 and men’s loafers are $162 from $540. There were also handbags and belts for just $50. We expect there to be a lot more merchandise this time around considering the slow retail environment. Look forward to more updates.

    Cesare Paciotti
    Wednesday, March 19th through Friday, March 21st
    10am to 6pm daily
    Showroom: 12 West 57th St suite 901
    Cash Only

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