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    Huge Designer Sample Sale

    Spending the day running around to different sample sales can be amazingly fun and other times it can be a drain on your day. Imagine if a dozen designers combined all their excess stock into one huge sample sale. Dream no more.

    This coming week, more than 12 high-end designers are coming together for a super sample sale that includes incredible fashions from Mary Katrantzou, Derek Lam, Rodarte, Philip Lim, Narcisco Rodrigues, Versace and more. The sale’s big headliners include, Pamella Roland and Amelia Toro, which are huge attractions at Barneys. Most of the merchandise is from designer’s fall 2014 collections through spring 2015.

    Prices will be up to 90% off. For example, a Pamella Roland gown with beads and couture-like detail retails for $9,500 but will be reduced to $440. As a matter of fact, the sale will include several racks of gowns, cocktail dresses and day dresses that will be priced at $440 or two dresses for $790. Amelia Toro’s retail prices usually range from $800 to $2600 but will be priced from $150 to $550.

    Think of how much you’ll save on Uber having to just go to one sale. We suggest you put it towards something new and sparkly.

    Multi-Designer Sample Sale
    Monday, May 11 through Thursday, May 14
    10am to 6pm daily
    Essex House Hotel, 160 Central Park South
    2nd floor Borghese Room

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    No Manolos For You (or Louboutins Too)

    False alarm: The Manolo Blahnik sale is not today. Turns out the Blahnik sale is next week.

    Seems as if team MB didn’t appreciate the pre-publicity and is poised to maintain an invite-only policy. For the “first time, the invite came with very specific instructions that it is private only and not to share the information,” we were warned. For now, we are putting our chips on May 14 but will keep you posted if new information emerges.

    The tale from Christian Louboutin is no different. We have confirmed with the company that the sale is scheduled to take place from May 12 to May 14. We were also assured that the invite-only policy will be “strictly enforced.”

    It’s been a sole crushing day for shoe lovers.

    Manolo Blahnik Sample Sale
    Thursday, May 14
    Warwick Hotel: 65 W 54th St

    Christian Louboutin Sample Sale
    Tuesday, May 12 through Thursday, May 14
    8am to 6pm
    307 W. 38th St. (btwn 8th & 9th Ave) Suite 501

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    Adam Lippes Sample Sale 80% Off

    You don’t need to wait any longer if you’re looking to seize the best of Adam Lippes summer collection for a steep discount. Right now, the designer is hosting a sample sale of his namesake collection at his West Village studio.

    Most prices are about 80% off retail and a majority of the merchandise is still in stores at full price. Take this silk and lace cami dress is still $1380 on Net-a-Porter but is reduced to just $350 at the sale. This bomber jacket is $300 from $1300 and this cotton-poplin asymmetric dress is $250 from $890 and comes in white, blue, black and stripped. You can see a lot more pics and pricing right this way.

    The sale also has a sparce rack of older merchandise that is super inexpensive. Tops and bottoms are $50 and dresses are $100. We found this leather top that was originally $890 and these drop-crotch clam diggers in lavender. There is also a small selection of Manolo runway shoes that are all $100 and all size 40.

    The sale is slated to run through Thursday. There will be no restocking and we don’t expect any further reductions. We suggest Lippes fans head over straight away.

    Adam Lippes Sample Sale
    Wednesday, May 6th & Thursday, May 7th
    9am-7pm
    32 Bank Street, parlor level

    $250 from $890

    Older collections: Bottoms and tops $50, dresses $100

    $2000 from $6700

    $340 from $1250

    $200 from $730

    $250 from $1140

    $100 Manolos

    $250

    $400 from $1650

    $325 from $1090

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    Lenny Niemeyer Sale: $30 Swimsuits

    Get this: Memorial Day is only 22 days away. We know it’s hard but you are not, repeat not, going to roll out in last year’s bathing suit ensemble.

    Start the season off on the right foot with a fresh new look. After all, don’t we deserve it after hibernating for the past seven months? The Lenny Niemeyer sale is precisely the right place to start your beachwear refesher. If you’re not familiar with the brand, Lenny Niemeyer makes luxurious beachwear that can be found at Neiman Marcus and Everything But Water.

    The sample sale has a wide range of samples and open stock. All of the samples are a size small. In Brazillian swim language that translates to tiny. All of the current season samples are $80. Included in the selection is this Hibiscus print in all types of styles. This one-piece retails for $251 and this print bikini is $80 for the set from $160. In addition to her prints, Lenny Niemeyer is known for her great fitting solids. Most solids and prints from the open stock are about $100. Coverups start at $75 and run to about $185 for a ‘swim gown.’ Click here for lots of pictures from the sale.

    The best deals at the sale are the 2012 and 2013 open stock and samples that are priced at just $30. It just takes a bit of tenacity to search though vaguely marked boxes to find the right size and style. On the bright side the sales staff is very helpful and are willing to help you find the the suite that’s perfect for you.

    The brand’s conference room is the temporary communal changing area. If you’re the modest type, we suggest you wear the appropriate undergarments.

    If you’re unable to make it to the sample sale, we suggest you check out Shopbop. Not all of the pricing is as good as the sale but it’s a good alternative if you’re not keen to going to SoHo or communal dressing rooms.

    Lenny Niemeyer Sample Sale
    Wednesday, May 6th through Saturday, May 9th
    Wed to Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-1pm
    580 Broadway, Between Houston and Prince, Suite 1011

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    Herve Leger 70% Off on Outnet

    Sometimes fame is a double edge sword. It’s nice to be so widely spread but sometimes the overwhelming reaction to a small sale causes a company to pull a promotion. This was exactly the case a few weeks ago when we uncovered an Herve Leger store closing sale in New Jersey.

    If you missed out on the last Herve sale, you might want to check out TheOutnet. The sale officially starts on Tuesday but there are some dresses already online. Right now, there is a cutout bondage dress for $840 from $2800, a deep v-neck with beading is $870 from $2900 and a stretch knit dress is $700 from $2300.

    If you’re not finding what you want from the Herve Leger selection, we urge you to explore the Alaia assortment. After all, ‘he’s a very important designer.’

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    Century 21: Lanvin & Berardi Extra 25% Off

    As we still wait for this season’s markdowns we thought we would take a field trip to Manhattan’s tip and see what we could find at Century 21. Among all the spring and summer designer discounts, shoppers can save an extra 25% off on Lanvin and Antonio Berardi.

    In the Lanvin selection we found a classic style dress that comes to $1000 from $4700, a basic shift dress is reduced to $400, an asymmetrical top is $500 from $2260 and a broad stripped suit jacket is $600 from $2800. On the Berardi racks there is a Qbert print blue skirt that is discounted to $200 from $1100, a simple Alaia-type dress is also $200 from $1100 and a red architectural pipped dress is just $280. You can head right this way to see more pictures and prices.

    Beyond the Lanvin and Berardi racks there are lots of spring designer merchandise that doesn’t have an extra reduction. The Gucci selection is pretty thin on variety but the Missoni, Leonard and Pucci assortment is extensive. (The website has a similar Missoni collection online.) It’s too bad that it’s so easy to O-D on those prints and weaves. We found a good assortment of Acne including a moto jacket with a combo of pink suede and white leather for $850 from $2900, a print Pilottp dress is $470 from $1180 and a Sonia Rykiel sweater is $290 from $720. You can click here to see more.

    It seems as if the spring selection is much smaller than what we found during the winter or it could just be very shopped though. As always, we suggest heading downtown to Century 21. The satellite locations never have as good of a designer variety.

    Lanvin $1150 from $4700

    Lanvin $400 

    Lanvin $500 from $2260

    Lanvin $630 from $2800

    Lanvin $550 from $2290

    Lanvin $750 from $4400

    Berardi $180 from $1115

    Berardi $180 from $1115

    Berardi pants $170 from $845

    Berardi $280

    Rochas $1550 from $6520

    Rochas $260 from $910

    Rochas $430 fron $1500

    Michael Kors $750 from $2360

    Sonia Rykiel $290 from $720

    Prabal Gurung $160 from $800

    Piece D’Anarchi $930 from $3700

    Peter Pilotto $470 from $1180

    Acne $210 from $550

    Ter et Batine $250 from $960

    Leonard $550 from $2110

    Leonard $500 from $1950

    Gucci $500 from $1240

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    Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Flower Pot Cake

    When it comes to Mother’s Day the most universally accepted gifts are flowers or something sweet. Brooklyn-based Made From Heaven Cakes has created the most unique love-child of our classic favorites. The Flower Pot Cake is one of the most fashionable and delicious statement pieces you can buy mom.

    We were recently gifted with one of these botanical treats and displayed the cake where we would normally leave a vase of flowers. Every guest –including a troupe of 4-year-olds– was tricked and amazed by the creativity and beauty of this confectious creation. Part of the magic is created from the sugar flowers and the “dirt” is crumbled cake.

    It was hard to cut open but we are glad we did because the inside was almost as good as the outside. The chocolate cake was light and not overly rich and the buttercream was sweet but not too thick. Lots of other cake and filling options are available.

    In addition to their flower cakes, Made From Heave Cakes is well known for their wedding cakes. They have also earned major fashion props with their construction of a Christian Louboutin fashioned cake for Barneys, a cake replica of a Sephora shopping bag for the beauty brand and a Mansur Gavriel bucket back for Elle magazine, among others.

    The Mother’s Day flower pot cake is $125 and can be shipped anywhere in the country or hand delivered in the New York area. The only remaining question is which gym membership goes best with the cake.

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    I Spy: A Manolo Blahnik Sample Sale (Kirkwood Intel.)

    Once upon a time the Manolo Blahnik sample sale was a no-brainer. There were clear rules, there was order, there was a great assortment and the prices were absolutely amazing. As time has gone on, the assortment has become hit-or-miss and the crowds have become insane and the event has become shrouded with inconsistent by-laws.

    This season, we hear that the bi-annual event is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. Unfortunately, a spokesperson for the company would only say, “We can’t comment because the sale is private.” One can only speculate that the company is not planning on opening the sale to the public.

    Friends don’t lose all hope. There have been other seasons when Manolo said that the sale would be closed to the public. Later, when there was too much remaining stock they welcomed one and all. We can’t predict the future but we will be sure to keep you posted. Check here for information on last season’s sale and here’s our Manolo Blahnik sample sale survival guide.

    If you’re looking to get some new shoes now, we suggest you hit the Nicholas Kirkwood sale at Century 21. Friday is the final day and all shoes are 80% off. Click here to see photos and prices.

    Manolo Blahnik
    Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7
    Wed 12pm-4pm, Thurs 9am-4pm
    Warwick Hotel, 65 W 54th St. (off 6th Ave.), 2nd Floor

    Red & tan pump: $122, Mule wedge $150,
    Pumps: $180
    Lizzard: $240, Zig-zag $130
    Bow t-strap $175,  platform pump $140, 
    Sling-back $250, Bootie $260
    Short boot $180, Embroidered $220, Studded $300
    $130 Sandals
    $280
    $160
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