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    The IT-It: Gold and Diamonds

    In a sea of $5000 bags and $1000 pumps it’s hard to get excited about almost any accessory. These types of price tags make it hard to justify a new purchase every season. It’s actually become a bit of a bore. The thrill just isn’t there.

    We have found ourselves abandoning the shoe floor and luxury handbag department as we browse items with more sparkle and shimmer. A new necklace or bracelet seems a lot more appealing than a purse. After all, classic jewelry pieces can be worn for a lifetime day-in-and-day-out. Even a Chanel 2.55 can look worn and tired after a few years of use.

    At Nordstrom, we found a Roberto Coin diamond pendant that is just about the same price as Vetements awful star platform boots. You can afford to buy three gold and diamond sticking rings from Bony Levi for less than one pair of aqua Balenciaga sky-high neoprene boots. Oversized gold hoop earrings are more fashionable than  Valentino Rockstuds and they cost half as much. We bet that you wear them twice as often too.

    What do you think you will get bored of first? This David Yurman stackable ring or a Fendi Peekaboo? Don’t even bother guessing which is more money. You already know. If you can’t live a season without Gucci, go for this 18k gold Gucci hoursebit necklace. It’s priced tless than the Dionysus top handle bag.

    This season, simply put, we are leaving the shoes and going for the gold (and diamonds). As always, shoppers should take advantage of Nordstrom’s great customer service. We never have any doubt of the quality and authenticity of jewelry purchased at Nordstrom. The best part is that there is always free shipping and free returns. If only shopping was as gratifying.

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    Exquisite Fine Jewels at a Significant Discount

    Bitta Design Group is hosting a sale of fine jewelry that will knock your socks off. The company’s exquisite collection will be available for a significant discount for a few days only. This private sale includes an array of dazzling earrings, rings, necklaces and bracelets discounted 70% off retail prices. You can click over this way for a sneak peek.



    Bitta Design Group Private Sale
    Tuesday, November 7 through Thursday, November 9
    10am-8pm daily
    Lotte Palace Hotel: 455 Madison Avenue @51st Street

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    Charlotte Olympia VIP Sale

    Charlotte Olympia is kicked off the Madison Avenue markdown season today with the start of its private VIP presale. Shoes and bags from this past pre-spring and spring collections are all marked down 50%.

    There is a large assortment of merchandise included in presale. Just remember, the store only has one size of each shoe. You can browse through the sale assortment using this link. Online shoppers should head to Saks Off-Fifth where many older styles of shoes and bags are reduced up to 70% off. Most of the selection is from last winter’s collection but there are some great styles. We love these low boots with a jumbo star that are $319 from almost $1100, leopard pumps with pom-poms are $280 from $980 and an ‘Irresistible’ clutch is $265 from $1200. Prices are even more attractive once you use the current promotional code where you can save an extra 30% by using the code HOLIDAY17.

    All sale items at the Charlotte Olympia boutique are final and orders called in over the phone can be secured by payment and shipped to the customer. Unfortunately, the company’s bi-annual sample sale was early this year. If you’re looking for even better savings, you’re going to have to wait until the spring. (The details from are here.) Decisions. Decisions.

    Charlotte Olympia Boutique
    22 East 65th Street
    Giorgi Rekhviashvili 917-445-4755
    Giorgi@charlotteolympia.com

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    Wearhouse Clearance Sale

    At some point, buying disposable clothing gets old. Even with grandiose collaborations, the prices are bloated and the quality is not what it should be. Nothing can substitute for the real thing.

    When we are looking for iconic designer pieces without spending a king’s ransom, we head to Wearhouse, in Great Neck, LI. Wearhouse is a massive retail space that is essentially an designer outlet with all the furnishings of a high-end boutique. There are helpful sales people and even a tailor on premises. This is the place you go to find real couture pieces for elaborate events, a demure cocktail dresses, polished work attire and even some elevated casual wear.

    What better? Starting Sunday, Wearhouse will be hosting a massive clearance sale where designer clothing from Valentino, Naeem Khan and Piazza Sempione will all be reduced to 80% off. There will also be an assortment of shoes, bags and accessories from the same designers, discounted 70%. We are told that you will also find great selection of Stuart Weitzman shoes for 70% off.

    We suggest you take inventory of your upcoming social calendar and plan appropriately. Who wouldn’t rather spend $300 on real Naeem Khan than fake Erdem? Keep an eye out for a great selection of coats, which we find nearly irresistible. (Unfortunately, the coat closet does not always agree.)

    Wearhouse Clearance Sale
    Sunday, November 5 through Thursday, November 9
    Sunday 10am-5pm & Monday to Thurs 9:30am-6pm
    8 Hicks Lane
    Great Neck, NY
    516-466-5959

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    Madeline Weinrib Sample Sale 80% off

    It’s hard to admit, but interior design aficionados might be even more fashionable than fashion lovers. Interior design is almost like fashion on steroids. The problem is that the most fashionable furniture and home accessories are sooooo expensive. That is, unless you can find a good sample sale.

    One of fashion’s favorite textile design experts, Madeline Weinrib is hosting a sample sale at ABC Carpet & Home. The designer’s incredible rugs, pillows and tapestries are discounted up to 80% off.

    We passed by the sale a little early and were ‘floored’ by the incredible inventory. We spotted a 2×2 throw pillow for $129 from $550 and another classic cotton version was just $59 from $250, a silk 1×2 throw pillow is $199 from $800. The sale even includes a selection of vintage Moroccan rugs, most of which are 60% off. There are also dozens of runners, which can be used on the table top or floor, starting at $129. (You can see pictures and prices here.)

    As for the bigger rugs, there are plenty. A classic cotton 8×11 Echo pattern, in royal blue, is $629 from $2550, an iconic orange 10×14 pink geometric pattern rug is $799 from $3200 and a huge 15×20 (which is great for a loft of Summer home great room) is just $2639 from $10,500. Some of the best finds are rugs that were custom manufactured for clients that never received delivery. We spotted some of these for 80% off.

    You won’t want to miss the accessories corner –by the stairs. We spotted dozens of items that are hard to find and not even offered online. A lacquer tray is $400 from $800, cashmere print throws are $800 from $1600, a set of napkins is $38 from $120 and iconic print tunics are $199 from $425.

    We suggest home design gurus and brand fans should hit this sale early. Today was just a preview day and it was already buzzing. We know that those with a great eye will snag the best merchandise first. We know we did!

    Madeline Weinrib Sample Sale
    Friday, November 3rd 2017 to Sunday, November 5th 2017
    Fri-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-6:30pm
    ABC Carpet & Home: 881 Broadway, Lower Level

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    8×10 about $4400 from $11,500

    8×11 $629 from $2500

    10×14 $799 from $3200

    Starting at $125

    Suzani embroidered pillow

    Vintage Moroccan 

    Vintage Moroccan 
    Home Accessories

    Clutches $39

    Tunic $199 from $425

    Cosmetic bags and accessories

    Cashmere throw blankets

    Assorted pillows


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    Ulta Beauty Opens First Manhattan Store

    The East 86th Street corridor is quickly becoming a beacon of light for beauty obsessives. Sephora is on Lexington Avenue, MAC is on Second Avenue and this week Ulta Beauty opened it’s first Manhattan store on Third Avenue.

    The 12,000-sq-ft store is much more than a lip-stick and nail-polish emporium. The beauty giant houses more than 20,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points. The 86th Street store also offers an array of beauty services including, hair cuts, color, blowouts, makeup and nails. An assortment of facials are offered by Dermalogical and brow and lashes services are offered by BrowBar.

    What makes this beauty emporium different than most any other beauty retailer in New York is the vast variety of merchandise. Shoppers will find a verity of drugstore brands, like Revlon and Maybelline, in addition to elevated products from Perricone, Nars and MAC.

    We are most excited about being able to test products from brands like Lipstick Queen, Anastasia Beverly Hills, which aren’t readily available at our usual haunts. Ulta is also known for it’s legendary exclusives with Tarte, Urban Decay and various other companies.

    As mentioned, Ulta’s menu of beauty services is extensive. Haircuts start at $46 for a junior stylist and range to nearly $100 for a master coiffeur. Beware, if you think you are headed for an inexpensive cut, there are lots of extra charges that make an Ulta cut almost as expensive as a Madison Avenue salon.

    On our first go-round we were cornered into an elevated stylist, charged for long hair and various other fees that were later removed. The bottom line is that the cut was very nice but customers should be sure to ask about the costs before booking a service.

    The best thing about the Ulta store is that it opens at 7am, which means you can drop the kids off at school and have pronto service before the day officially begins. Beautiful before 8am is the start of a beautiful day.

    Ulta Beauty 
    188 East 86th Street
    Mon-Fri 7am-9pm
    Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 9am-8pm

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    NOVEMBER SAMPLE SALES ????????????Updated through December

    The calendar has turned to November, which means sample sale shopping will hit a frenetic peak. It’s a good thing because Thanksgiving and holiday parties are right around the corner. There is no better time to start collecting holiday gifts and adding some exciting pieces to your home and wardrobe. 

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

    Global Fashions Friends & Family Sale
    New merchandise and extra markdowns at this multi-designer sample sale, which includes a variety of designers. Highlights include M. Missoni, Naeem Khan, Red Valentino and Badgley Mischka. We spotted a pink Red Valentino dress with scalloped pockets that’s just $120 from $595, a silk dress with a leaf print is $180 from almost $900, a leather dress (above) about $560 from $2795, work boots with a signature bow and heel are also $220 from $900. See a full post and pictures over here.
    Through Wednesday, November 1
    Sun 10am-5pm, Mon-Wednesday 9am-6pm daily
    49 W. 38th Street btwn 5th & 6th (Main floor)

    Paul Smith
    This is one sale that should not be missed by any well-dressed man. Expect to find exquisitely tailored jackets, suits and pants discounted up to 90% off. Now that you know about this sale, you have no excuse not be perfectly dressed for any occasion. 
    Through Sunday, November 5
    Wed to Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-4pm
    151 Wooster Street


    Zadig & Voltaire Sample Sale
    The French, contemporary label is holding a large sample sale. Prices usually start off expensive but then get reduced as the sale continues. Last season, the final prices for dresses and jackets were $125, sweaters and scarves ware $50 and pants were $60.
    Through Sunday, November 5
    Wed & Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm
    260 Fifth Avenue

    Jimmy Choo Sample Sale
    The sale opens to the public on Wednesday, November 1 at the Metropolitan Pavillion. To attend the sale you must use this link to RSVP. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and enter the code CELESTE to receive your email confirmation number. Each indivitual must have a confirmation number to get into the sale. Basic pumps and sandals are usually $200, booties are $325 and boots are $375. Women’s shoes run from size 35 to 41 and men’s go from 43 to 46.
    Wednesday, November 1 through Friday, November 3
    Wed 11am-7pm, Wed 8am-7pm, Thurs 8am-7pm
    RSVP Link Password: Celeste
    The Metropolitan Pavillion: 123 West 18th St.

    S’well Sample Sale/Bandier
    It wasn’t until the Swell’s last sample sale was ending that we realized that we needed bottles for camp. In a panic, a friend picked them up for us. We were instantly addicted and Swells have replaced our bottled water habit. Expect to find a large variety of bottles for $10 a piece from about $30. Stock up, after a while, they start to leak and the ones sent to camp picked up a ‘lake smell.’ For $10, you don’t have to feel guilty about replacing them a few times a year. The Bandier sample sale shares the space. You can see last season’s review right here. 
    Tuesday, November 7 through Sunday, November 12
    Tues 9am-8pm, Wed to Thur 10am-8pm, Fri to Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm
    260 Sample Fifth Avenue

    Phillip Lim Sample Sale
    This sale is always a highlight of the season. Expect bags to fly off the shelves during the first few hours of the sale. At last season’s sale large Pashlis were $300, minis were $200, the 31 Hour tote bag, Soleil bucket bags and Biancas were $200. All other bag styles were $150. All shoes were $100. Shirts were $120 or $150 for embroidered options, pants, jeans and shorts were $75 and dresses ranged from $175 to $450 and outerwear ran for $175 to $500 for leather and fur options. You can click here to see the full report for the Spring sale.
    Tuesday, November 7 through Sunday, November 12
    Tues 1pm-8pm, Wed-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm
    160 Greene Street

    Yigal Azrouel
    In an era of mega-produced sample sales it’s nice to enjoy a traditional showroom sale. Yigal provides just that fix. This one day sample sale offers discounts of 80% off true sample sale stock and also offers open stock for highly reduced process. For example, a spring-like cable knit jersey dress will be $139 from $1190, a shearling will be $495 from $2990 and a sleeveless dress will be $139 from $1490.
    Wednesday, November 8
    11am-7pm
    225 West 39th Street, 5th Floor

    La Perla
    We are always looking for sales with true samples. When it comes to lingerie it might be a bit more tricky. (What is a lingerie sample size anyway?) Those not born with the body of a Giselle, can still take advantage of discounts ranging from 80% to 95% off retail. We are told there there will also be bags and a full size range of shoes. Phew!
    Friday, November 10 through Sunday, November 12
    Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm
    32 East 57th Street, 6th Fl

    Bulgari
    Sometimes it’s great to go big and the Bulgari sample sale happens to be a great resource for big purchases. We suggest going for watches, which can be the perfect combination of sporty and chic. Look for discounts of 60% off. Bulgari bags and glasses are also a big hit but make sure the discounts are reasonable. Lots of people like to stock up on fragrances and give them away as holiday gifts. We don’t judge. Bulgari is Bulgari– no matter where it’s purchased.

    Saturday, November 18 through Tuesday November 21
    9:00am-6:30pm daily
    Soiffer Haskin: 317 West 33rd Street

    Mont Blanc
    The Mont Blanc sample sale is always a readers’ favorite. Most pens, watches, accessories and jewelry are discounted 50% to 60% off but discounts on less popular items go up to 80% off. The most popular and giftable items tend to go very quickly. Those attending the sale should expect a long line on opening day and shorter lines throughout the term of the sale. For some reason, there is always a wait for Mont Blanc.
    Monday, November 20 through Wednesday, November 22
    Mon & Tues 9am-7pm, Wed 9am-5pm
    260 Fifth Avenue

    Zara Terez
    Expect better pricing and a more civilized shopping environment than the Bandier sample sale. Expect to find leggings priced at $40 and most other items will be $25. Those who are beach bound will also be able to shop swimsuits for women and children. At the last sale we scored gorgeous girl’s swimsuits for $25 each. It’s worth the trip.
    Through December 1
    10am-6:30pm daily
    231 West 39th Street, suite 1101

    360 Cashmere & Skull Cashmere
    Perfect for a casual wardrobe refresh. It only takes three great sweaters to make your entire wardrobe feel new. Prices at this showroom-based sale are up to 70% off and includes an assortment for men, women and children. 
    Through December 1
    10am-6pm daily
    231 West 39th Street, Suite 1001

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    Global Fashions Friends & Family Sale Continues

    Due to popular demand, Global Fashions has added additional brands to its friends and family sale. Starting today you can find an assortment of designer clothing, shoes and handbags. Highlights include M. Missoni, Naeem Khan, Red Valentino and Badgley Mischka.

    All clothing is discounted 80% off, shoes and accessories are reduced 75% off their original prices. Most of the merchandise is from Fall/Winter 2016. We spotted a pink Red Valentino dress with scalloped pickets that’s just $120 from $595, a silk dress with a leaf print is $180 from almost $900, a leather dress (above) about $560 from $2795.work boots with a signature bow and heel are also $220 from $900. They also received a new shipment of shoes and lots and lots of boots.  (You can see pictures from inside the sale right here.)

    The sale will run through Wednesday afternoon. There will be fresh deliveries daily. We hear rumors that the existing merchandise could be reduced to 80% off before the sale ends. Lets keep our fingers crossed.

    Global Fashions Friends and Family Sale
    Through Wednesday, November 1
    Sun 10am-5pm, Mon-Wednesday 9am-6pm daily
    49 W. 38th Street btwn 5th & 6th (Main floor)

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