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    March Sample Sales ???????????? Update: Diptyque

    The sample sale situation has been a little drab since the holiday season but that will change soon. March usually goes in like a lamb and out with several roaring sales. We are most excited about the possible finds from Chloe and Roxanne Assoulin.

    Be sure to check Chicmi for complete sample sale listings. You will notice that the Space NK and Kevyn Aucoin sales aren’t part of our recommendations. Lines are often unnecessarily long and the sales are filled with resellers. There are enough inexpensive drugstore brands that you don’t need to stock up on 15 colors of eyeshadow just because it’s a sample sale.

    We will be sure to keep you updated in this space. Feel free to ask questions and leave intelligence in the comment section below.

    Bogner Madison Avenue Sample Sale
    Our favorite skiwear brand is hosting a sample sale right in the neighborhood. Merchandise will be reduced up to 70% off retail. The selection will include items from ski, golf, fashion, boots, shoes, helmets and fur trim. Most of the selection will be comprised of the recent Winter and past Spring collections.
    Thursday, March 7 through Monday, March 11
    11am – 7pm daily
    601 Madison Avenue (between 57th & 58th Street)

    Chloe Sample Sale
    The Chloe sample sale is back. Last season, the Chloe sale was a big highlight for sample sale lovers. Discounts ranged up to 80% off. Shoes started off at 70% off but were very quick to go. Expect long (very long) lines on the first day. Bags were discounted 60% off to start at the last sale but they were also the first items to run out. The sale will run for five days, which leaves time for markdowns. Just remember the lines and crowds could get intense.
    Wednesday, March 6 through Sunday, March 10
    Wed to Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-5pm
    260 Sample Sale, 151 Wooster Street

    Roxanne Assoulin Sample Sale
    Who doesn’t love Roxanne Assouline’s stackable bracelets and colorful fashion jewelry? We always prefer the real thing to a cheap knockoff. We are looking forward to stocking up on some fun jewelry for Summer. We are told prices will be up to 75% off. Who is in?
    Thursday, March 7
    8am to 8pm
    49 West 27th Street, 5th Fl

    Oscar de la Renta 
    Last season’s sale, included a great assortment of almost all designer’s categories including dresses, gowns, coats, day-wear, skirts, furs, jewelry, belts, bags, shoes, kids clothing, and bridal gowns. Most items were priced between 70% and 90% off retail. Belts and jewelry were 80% off and some shoes were priced as little as $20. Click over to the post from last season for more details.
    Tuesday, March 19 through Sunday, March 24
    Tues 10am-8pm, Wed to Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-4pm
    151 Wooster Street

    Diptyque Sample Sale
    A last-minute addition to the March sample sale calendar has beauty and fragrance lovers very excited. Diptyque’s famous sale will begin on Monday at Century 21. Just take note, morning shopping is reserved for VIPs. This is when many of the most popular items and fragrances get scooped away. We anticipate that there will be crowds and limited options towards the later part of the day. At the last sale, most items were discounted 50% off. Large candles and room sprays were $35 and smaller sizes were $20. Perfumes and beauty items are always the most plentiful. Least year, those who hold out for the last day of the sale were rewarded with a 2-for-$30 markdown but the selection was mostly hoiday fragrances. Click here to read about the last Diptque sale.

    Monday, March 25 through Wednesday, March 27
    Mon 12pm-9pm, Tues 8am-9pm, Wed 8am-5pm

    21 Dey Street (btwn Church & Broadway)
    Entrance doors close an hour before store closing

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    Net-A-Porter: 15% Off Designer Shoes

    This must be the week for nominal discounts on big designer brands. Yesterday, we unveiled a 15% off discount at Barneys and today we uncovered a designer shoe promotion at Net-A-Porter that can save you 15% off.

    You can use the code SHOPSTYLE15 to engage the discount at checkout. Remember, it’s only shoes and some brands like Louboutin, Gucci, Prada, Balenciaga, and Valentino are excluded but there are still lots of luxury items from which to apply the savings.

    You can apply the promotion to Fendi. These Velvet slides are almost sold out and could be the perfect application for the discount. Saint Laurent is another brand included in the shoe promo and Opyum pumps aren’t usually found on sale.

    Other great shoe opportunities include Roger Vivier, Golden Goose, and Gianvitto Rossi. We suggest focusing on items that don’t usually go on sale or shoes that you know you will need before markdown season in May. It’s actually just a great excuse to browse, even if you don’t end up with anything.

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    Bogner Winter Sample Sale

    It’s been a fantastic ski season, which means you’ve likely had a great time shredding the slopes. With memories not too far removed, it’s easy to know what you need and what needs to be replaced. We highly suggest you take advantage of Bogner’s Winter sample sale.

    The brand is really one of the best resources for fashionable and functional ski-gear and cold weather accessories. We are told that merchandise will be reduced up to 70% off retail. The selection will include items from ski, golf, fashion, boots, shoes, helmets and fur trim. Most of the selection will be comprised from the recent Winter and past Spring collections.

    You should take advantage of these discounts while the assortment is plentiful. You know if you don’t, you will regret it next Winter.

    Bogner Sample Sale
    Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3
    11am – 7pm daily
    468 West Broadway

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    Barneys: 15% Off New Fendi, Delvaux, Burberry & More

    A loyal Barneys sales associate tipped us off to a secret code that can save you 15% off on almost everything at the store. Use the code FEB15 to engage the discount at checkout. Some brands like Chanel, Gucci and Celine are excluded but there are still lots of luxury items from which to apply the savings.

    Riccardo Tisci’s new Burberry collection just hit stores and we are considering this signature belt bag with the new logo, which is included in the promotion. These plaid slingbacks are also a big consideration but you might want to move fast because they are almost all sold out.

    We were most surprised to find that Delvaux is also included in the promo. If you’ve been coveting a Tempete bag we suggest you bounce for it now. We’ve never seen a discount on any of these bags and 15% off an MM size can save you over $750.

    The promotion also works with Fendi, which translates to a $200 savings on the limited edition Fendi x Fila sweatshirt or you might want to go for Fendi logo crossbody that’s still on preorder. If you’ve been considering pair Balenciaga Triple S or Speedtrainers –now would be the time. Other brands you can use to apply the code include Saint Laurent, Balmain, and Loewe.

    A 15% savings isn’t usually earth shattering but some of these items really just arrived at the store and won’t make it to sale season. We suggest you pick one or two pieces that you’ve been eyeing and enjoy the little bit of savings. The promotion sale ends on March 2.

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    The IT-it: Chanel Tweed Jackets

    As far as I’m concerned Marie Kondo doesn’t know anything about joy. Could you imagine if Iris Apfel colonized all her belongings and abandoned anything that wasn’t necessary? Who would Anna Dello Russo be without her archives? The world would definitely be less fortunate if Peggy Guggenheim simply tossed her Man Ray dresses.

    If you want to know the meaning of real joy, it’s opening your closet and wearing an item you’ve had for over a decade. I will never give up my embroidered Future Ozbeck bellbottom jeans that I’ve had for over two decades but only worn three times. My ridiculous buffalo leather Tom Ford skirt with jeweled rings down the seams doesn’t even fit but I don’t care. These items are a part of who I am.

    This season, I am most excited to dust off my old Chanel 90s jackets. The combination of Karl Largerfeld’s passing and the resurrection of the 90s is the perfect recipe for the rebirth of the tweed jacket. The updated look is paired with rolled up boyfriend jeans. You can also go full-on Paris Hilton 90s and pair yours with a miniskirt.

    Chanel vintage is much more alluring than anything new. If you don’t already have a Chanel jacket on on hand, I suggest you begin stalking Ebay and TheRealReal. Just don’t go too crazy and overspend. I would suggest keeping your purcahse between $300 and $800.

    Once last piece of advice: be thoughtful about what you buy. I might not subscribe to the Marie Kondo mathod of abandoning your belongings but I do believe that you should really love everything you own. Luxury fashion is less about accumulation and more about life enhancment.

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    VIP Preview: Save Up to 25% on Shopbop

    For a long time, department stores have been luring shoppers with gift card shopping incentives. We’d prefer a straight discount over a gift card any day. It’s always more attractive to save money now than be offered the promise of a gift card in the future– especially when it’s likely to expire.

    Good thinking: Shopbop is offering a shopping discount incentive that increases with the more you spend. The best part is that we just got early access. You can start shopping now and use the code GOBIG19 at checkout.

     We wouldn’t mind using the discount on for this Ulla Johnson white ruffled dress that can cost as little as $260. A long trench or duster is a must-have for spring we are in love with this trench from Monse. We haven’t tried any jeans from Agolde but these jeans seem to be generating a cosmic pull. Beaded bags started to trend in the fall and they are coming back with a vengance for Spring. This Shrimps style is the trend leader.

    15% off orders of $200+ 
    20% off orders of $500+ 
    25% off orders of $800+

    You can also use the discount on sale items. This No. 21 sequin dress is 70% off even before the promotion, a Pascal black gingham trench is currently discounted 60% and these Golden Goose sneakers are already 30% off.  Not bad for a pre-promo discount.

    The sale opens to the public on Tuesday and the promotion runs through Saturday, March 2. The next big Shopbop deal doesn’t usually take place until early April.

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    Moda Operandi VIP 30% Off

    Moda Operandi ended it’s sale season a few weeks earlier than usual. We were a little sad to see some pieces go but we never have a problem finding something new. For this reason, we were very excited to be given a VIP link for 30% off some new collection items.

    The best part of this sale is that there are lots of bags from Boyy,  Danse Lente, Marni, and Cult Gaia are included in the private sale. You can use this link to access the selection and then use the code PRIVATE30 to engage the discount at checkout.

    Some of the best deals are the Boyy bags. This black version with a lizard buckle strap comes to $1250 from $1665. This brown-pink Danse Lenti combo bag is perfect for spring and is just $370 from $520 and this Cult Gaia classic in red is about $200 from $280.

    Take note, many of these items are selling out as we are writing this post. We suggest you hop over asap and not spend too much time stalking.

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    Nordstrom Late Winter Sale (Including Moncler)

    Nordstrom just kicked off a late winter sale where discounts run to 50% off. The big standout is the great selection of Moncler jackets. Unfortunately, the markdown on most Moncler items is just 25% off but even small discounts can add up to hefty savings on big-ticket purchases.

    Some of the highlights include this metallic quilted puffer that’s now $1200 from $1600. All sizes are still available. This Moncler Genious in red with velvet patches is $935 from $1250 and a black velvet style is $1725 from $2300.

    Other outerwear standouts include this Ienki Ienki hooded down jacket for $734 from $2225 and this red style is reduced 50% off.  There is also a large selection of merchandise from the collaboration between Nordstrom and Something Navy’s Ariel Charnas. This cropped jacket is just $112 from $190, white heels are $71 from $120 and mommy and daughter matching pajamas are $20 a set.

    This Nordstrom sale runs through February 24. We are just waiting for the Louboutin discounts to hit the site but that might just be wishful thinking.

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