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    DECEMBER SAMPLE SALES ????????????

    The holiday spirit is in the air. There are festive lights, cheerful music and, yes, plenty of sample sales. The shopping sale calendar will hit a crescendo over the next three weeks. It’s a good thing because it’s the season of giving. There is no better time to buy holiday gifts for yourself and loved ones. Also, keep New Years in mind. It never hurts to pick up something sparkly, especially when there is a great discount.

    Below is a list of what we believe to be the best bargain bonanzas of the month. Check Chicmi for a complete calander of sample sale events. You can continue to check back here and we will add updates commentary. Feel free to ask questions, leave feedback and comments below. You can also follow along on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to get quick and immediate updates.

    Global Fashions Holiday Gift Sale
    Global Fashions, the official luxury distributor for several Italian designer brands, opened its showroom to the public for a luxury holiday gift sale. Discounts start at 70% off and go up from there. Expect to find an extensive assortment of cold weather accessories, like hats, gloves and scarves, small leather goods, holiday ornaments, leather, and sparkly jewelry. Of course, there will also be lots of thrilling discounted handbags and shoes. We have pictures right here.
    Through Thursday, December 6
    9am-6pm daily
    49 West 38th Street

    Annabelle Fur Sale
    Starting Wednesday, the well-known fur brand is opening its showroom to shoppers. Expect to find pom-pom hats for just $25. Down jackets for $60 and fur-lined vests for $300. Don’t miss the gorgeous wool coats accented with fur or shearling jackets that are all priced at $250. You can click here for pictures.
    Wednesday, December 5 and Thursday, December 6
    10am-6pm
    247 West 30th St, 2nd Floor

    SAM Warehouse Sale
    Winter warm is a necessity in New York life. SAM jackets are Markdowns will from 40% to 70% off. Keep an eye out on markdowns at department stores. Many time it can pay to just make your purchase at Bloomingdales once you take extra promotional discounts into account.
    Thursday, December 6 to Sunday, December 9
    Thurs 12pm-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm

    Altuzarra Sample Sale
    Sole sisters rejoice at the Altuzarra sample sale.  Discounts will be up to 90% off and we expect this sale to be very good. Expect to find styles from this winter season and past seasons. Bring a friend because there might be a line but shoe shopping is always good bonding time.
    Thursday, December 13 and Friday, December 14
    8:30am-7pm daily
    233 Broadway, 14th Floor

    IRO Sample Sale
    We absolutely love IRO but last season’s sample sale wasn’t really up to our expectations. Discounts were just 30% off and jeans were $70. You will also be able to shop from other brands owned by the parent company; Aish, Beachgold, Charli, IRO, Loup and REIKO. 
    Thursday, December 13 and Friday, December 14
    Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-4pm
    545 8th Avenue, Suite 2310


    Marc Jacobs Sample Sale
    If there were any brand that’s poised for a major turnaround, it’s Marc Jacobs. His creativity is endless and his collections have been overlooked for several seasons. After opening a throwback 90s pop-up on Madison Avenue, it’s only a matter of time until he is trending on Instagram. We think this will be a great sample sale and suggest you take advantage of this sleeping giant. Discounts will be up to 80% off and the sale will include Marc by Marc Jacobs and Little Marc.
    Tuesday, December 18 through Sunday, December 23
    Tue 11am-8pm, Wed & Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-5pm
    260 Sample Sale, 150 Greene Street

    Gift Guide: What to Get the Trevor Girl

    New York private school girls are a most interesting specimen. They have more academic pressure than a first-year law student but many are more entitled than a Goldman senior VP.  You can pick a random weeknight and observe them in their natural habitat at Nobu57 or Seraphina.

    Photo Credit: Tonya Hoodyakova

    Shopping for these girls is no easy task. The bar is high but it’s easy to take a step off the ledge and voila… Serena van der Woodson.

    While on the prowl for the perfect gift options we found Balenciaga pool slides on sale for about $200. They will be perfect for Christmas vacation in the Maldives or you can save them for August in Mykonos.

    The girls are also very into Aviator Nation but the breakout cult it-girl sweatshirt is from Madhappy.  Check Glossier, which has been hosting great promotions.

    The girls are all gaga for anything Balenciaga (see above and don’t forget about those sneaker socks, which we found on sale).  Teens still think Gucci is the greatest every Hermes starter kit, starts with the iconic H bracelet. A more reasonably priced gift option might be from Kate Spade. The Madison store has a wonderful variety of gift packages targeted towards everyone, including a Nanny, and yes, a New York teen.

    Below are gift suggestions that will satisfy every private school girl, from Birch to Columbia Grammar:

    Golden Goose sneakers ($360 from $515)
    Balanciaga pool slides ($230)
    Glossier makeup set ($40)
    Gucci Yankees card case/wallet $270
    Madhappy hoodie ($120)
    Balenciaga sock sneakers ($433 from $750)
    14k gold & diamond initial necklace ($158)
    Drybar blowdryer value kit ($172 from $215)
    Hermes Clic H bracelet ($400-$800)
    Aviator Nation sweatshirt  ($161)

    Get Ready: Global Fashions Holiday Gift Sale

    Holiday shopping season is in full swing. After sale shopping for yourself and buying gifts for your closest ones, there usually isn’t that much of a budget left for everyone else on your list. We are lucky that Global Fashions,  the official luxury distributor for several Italian designer brands, will be opening its showroom to the public for a luxury holiday gift sale.

    If you’ve been to a Global Fashions sale before you probably know the treasures that behold. We got a sneak peek today. We found it seriously hard to buy gifts for other’s because there were so many things we wanted for ourselves. You can see pictures we took over here.

    Discounts start at 70% off and couture clothing is reduced as much as 80%– if you’re so inclined. We found an extensive assortment of cold weather accessories, like hats, gloves and scarves, small leather goods, leather, and sparkly jewelry. There are also lots of perfectly priced small bags that will make a perfect gift– especially at these prices.

    Many items we spotted were in the $150 range, like leather driving gloves with Rockstud edging around the wrist are $157 from $525, a bright pink folded wallet with turquoise studs is $133 from $445, a silk scarf with a floral motif is $172 from $557 and a leather bracelet with studs is about $80 from $276. Did we mention that everything comes with a box?!!

    If your budget is a little bigger we found plenty of bags priced below $900. A mini Rockstud tote with silver hardware is $780 from $2600, a mini Glamlock is $690 from $2295, a larger small Rockstud Spike bag is also $690 from $2295. We have pictures over here in the jump.

    There is also an assortment of great gifts for guys including sneakers and small leather goods. There are many styles of slip-on sneakers for $210 from $695, a black camo dopp kit is $153 from $538, and a studded belt is about $240 from nearly $800. There are also ski hats and scarves that are about $150 . Click for pics. 

    We expect that the less expensive gift items like scarves, headbands, turbans and little wallets will go very fast. There is some inventory but it won’t last very long– especially when people are stocking up on gifts We suggest you hit this sale first thing if you really need to cross out your to-do list. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

    Global Fashions Sample Sale
    Tuesday, December 4 through Thursday, December 6
    9am-6pm daily
    49 West 38th Street

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    Last Chance: Annabelle Fur Sale

    There aren’t going to be many balmy days going forward. If you haven’t already shopped at Annabelle Furs, we suggest you do so right away.

    Wool coat with shearling accents $250

    Starting Wednesday, the well-known fur brand is opening its showroom to shoppers. Expect to find pom-pom hats for just $25. Down jackets are $60 and fur-lined vests are $300. Don’t miss the gorgeous wool coats accented with fur or shearling jackets that are all priced at $250. You can click here for pictures.

    Don’t miss the luxurious the sale’s gift items. There are fur boots for $150, fur-lined trapper hats for $75 and fur gloves for $125. We couldn’t imagine a more chic way to fight the winter beast. Mention Madison Avenue Spy and receive a lush gift for any purchase over $200.

    Annabelle Sample Sale
    Wednesday, December 5 and Thursday, December 6
    10am-6pm
    247 West 30th St, 2nd Floor

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    A Guide to the Best Markdowns: Saks vs Barneys vs Bergdorfs

    Sale season is in high gear. The markdowns and promotions have been more agressive than we remember in almost a decade. Right now you can spot merchandise markdowns of about 50% off at  many department stores. This season, it’s  even harder to keep up as many stores are adding extra limited-time promotional discounts.

    Below is a comparison chart of Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue. We added an extra column for promotions. Remember these are limited time and tend to change at a moment’s notice.

    The handbag selection at Saks is much better than its competitors but that’s because the discount isn’t very good. We suggest you do your browsing now and put your favorites in your cart. When the next markdown happens –likely, later this week– you’ll be set and ready to check out. On the flip side, we found so much great clothing at Saks already discounted to 60% off. Get sorting!

    No stores are discounting Chanel, just yet. We are told that the Chanel boutiques won’t go on sale this season. All Chanel markdowns will occur at department stores.

    Here is your discount cheat sheet:

    Contacts:

    Barneys David- barneysshoeman@gmail.com

    Bergdorf Goodman
    Handbags & Accessories: Janet_Paszkiewicz@bergdorfgoodman.com
    Shoes: Paul_Passarelli@bergdorfgoodman.com

    Saks Fifth Avenue
    Contact: Fifth Avenue Club (Eric) 212-753-4000

    Weekend Shopping: Barneys Extra 20% Off (Gucci)

    This is bound to be a big weekend of shopping. Whether you’re looking for yourself or shopping for other’s you’ll find the best markdowns at Barneys right now. The discount is 40% off clothing and shoes and 30% off handbags. For now, you can save an additional 20% off, which brings the discount to 50% off on most items.

    If you pop over to the website, you’ll find several styles of Gucci shoes on markdown. There are even more styles at the store. You can click here to see pictures of the in-store Gucci selection. These pumps are $550 from $1100 and knee-high boots are $1000 from $2100. At the store, you’ll find Prada Cloud sneakers in a few colors but they aren’t online.

    The bag selection is pretty depleted online and at the store. The best of the bunch is this Fendi Kan I shoulder bag with fringe that’s $2000 from $4100, a mini Wandler bag is $407 from $850 and a Sies Marjan tote is $240 from $500. We have pictures of what’s at the store over this way.

    The clothing assortment is quite extensive. There is a lot of Prada and even more at the store. Ditto for Balenciaga. Some standouts include Sies Marjan and Balmain.

    We expect that the Chanel markdown will occur next week. We don’t have full details but keep your eyes glued to this space. The second Barneys markdown should take place on December 7. Discounts will be up to 60% off.

    Get Ready: Global Fashions Holiday Gift Sale

    Finding the right gift for everyone on your list can be daunting and expensive. At just the right time, Global Fashions is hosting a holiday gift sale that is sure to thrill your loved ones and save you a handsomely.

    Starting Tuesday, you can shop a variety of premium European brands at 70% off. (If you’re inclined, couture clothing is discounted 80%.) Expect to find an extensive assortment of cold weather accessories, like hats, gloves and scarves, small leather goods, holiday ornaments, leather, and sparkly jewelry. Of course, there will also be lots of thrilling discounted handbags and shoes.

    Global Fashions Sample Sale
    Tuesday, December 4 through Thursday, December 6
    9am-6pm daily
    49 West 38th Street



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    Neiman Marcus Extra 25% Off Shoes

    Another day, another retail promotion. Today, Neiman Marcus is running a one-day promotion where all sale shoes are an extra 25% off. That brings the discount to about 50% off on most styles.

    photo credit: Lexiconofstyle

    We are crazy for white boots this season but you’ve got to be nuts to spend a fortune to have them trashed on New York City streets. These Stuart Weitzman low-heel white booties are perfect and they are now $312 from $555 and this pair with black outlines is $258 from $575. Prada Flame heels come to $618 after the promotion from $1100, Off-White pumps are $429 from $955 and these gorgeous Jimmy Choo heels with netting are now $672 from $1200.

    There will be another Neiman Marcus promotion in early December where all sale merchandise, not just shoes, are an extra 20% off. The second markdown will take place on December 10th but the discounts will be the same as they are now with the additional discount. We suggest you take advantage now because the second markdown tends to attract a lot more attention and your size might be gone.