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    This Week’s Best Sample Sales

    This week’s sample sale line-up appears  to be bit of a snooze but we found just a few sales that are worthy of further investigation. Below is a carefully curated a selection of our favorite sample sales for the week. Be sure to share your experience in the comment section below.

    Cosabella
    Through Tuesday, April 14
    Mon & Tues 11am to 7pm
    Store & Showroom 220 Lafayette Street (btwn Spring & Kenmare)
    Expect to find bras and panties exclusively at the Cosabella sample sale. We are told that thongs will be $13,
    soft bras will be $30 and underwire bras will be $35. Take note, only major credit cards are accepted.

    Costume National
    Tuesday, April 14th through Thursday, April 16th
    11am—7pm daily
    151 Wooster St (btwn W Houston & Prince sts)
    Hosted by 260 Sample Sale
    According to our records, this is the first time Costume National is hosting a standalone sample sale. It is hard to predict pricing but we are sure that it will considerably less than the current prices at Barney’s. If you plan on poking your head in, please let us know what you find.

    Jill Jill Stuart
    Wednesday, April 15th through Friday, April 17th
    10am—7pm daily
    550 Seventh Ave (btwn 39th & 40th St.), 24th floor
    We are huge fans of Jill Stuart’s main-line brand and are often puzzled why the designer hasn’t opened a store on Madison. Besides being closer than traveling to Soho, this sale is poised to be a lot more affordable. We are told that prices will be up to 80% off retail. The stock is primarily women’s sample size dresses but there is a a small selection of open stock.

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    The IT-it: Lace-Up Sandals

    After a long bitter Winter it’s about time we let our toesies take a deep breath of fresh air. For Summer 2015, designers are still pushing Birkenstock-like sandals, flat-forms and even Teva-inspired styles but our favorite are lace-up sandals.

    These cagy lace-ups tend to make your gams look longer and leaner. Gladiators on the other hand, are only wearable by featherweight goddesses who tower above us mere mortals. Our favorite of all the lace-ups is a version by Isabel Marant. It’s the perfect mixture of naughty and nice.

    There are lots of other great styles, click through the lookbook above to see more than 15 great lace-up options ranging in price from $200 to over $1200.

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    Shopbop Friends & Family 25% Off

    The hugely popular Shopbop friends and family sale has kicked off today. Shoppers can use the code SPRING25 and save an additional 25% off most items on the site. Of course, there are designer exclusions and Shopbop’s list isn’t too bad but it’s growing. You can click here to see the full list of what items to avoid.

    The best part of this sale is that you can apply the discount to previously reduced merchandise. For this reason, we always like to start our browsing in the sale section. This Jill Jill Stuart jacquard dress comes to just $100 from $278, this Clover Canyon off the shoulder dress is $120 from $277 and a Dannijo ear cuff is about $80 from $210.

    Another option is to always use the savings to get a jump ahead of the trends. Take fringe as an example: Here’s a fringe bag, fringe earrings, a fringe skirt, a bikini and sandals. Were you thinking of overalls? Of course you were. Try these in leather if you’re daring, classic Levis, shorts or super prim Red Valentino.

    Remember, the trendiest of items go fast at this sale. Better to snatch them up now than to wait until the sale ends on Thursday. Get shopping.

    Brand Exclusions Include: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Acne Studios, Alexander Wang, Birkenstock, Canada Goose, Gareth Pugh, Giambattista Valli, Herve Leger, Hunter Boots, J. Mendel, Jason Wu, Jennifer Meyer Jewelry, Jonathan Simkhai, Katie May, KENZO, Maison Martin Margiela, MCM, MICHELE, Monique Lhuillier, Moschino, MZ Wallace, Narciso Rodriguez, Nina Ricci, Rag & Bone, Rodarte, Salvatore Ferragamo, Stella McCartney apparel, Stuart Weitzman, SUNO, Tory Burch, Versace, Victoria Victoria Beckham, and WGACA Vintage.

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    J Crew: Extra 50% Off Final Sale Items

    Spring is finally starting to show it’s bright yellow face. It’s time for a transitional wardrobe and metamorphosize your look into something lighter and brighter.

    J. Crew’s current promotion should help put a bit of spring into your step. Right now, you can save an extra 50% off final sale items or an extra 40% off non-final sale items. Just use the code SHOPNOW at checkout.

    Sometimes we find J. Crew can be hard to shop but some items are attractive basics. This Resin coated cotton twill jacket is perfect for April showers, especially for $50 from almost $200. A collection bonded denim coat is $380 from almost $800 and Italian satin belted shorts are $48 from $168.

    The deals for kids are even better. Here’s one of Crew Cuts signature girls sweatshirt with a satin ruffle hem for $12 from $62 and skirt with hearts is $26 from $55.

    It might seem counterintuitive but when confronted with a sale like this we prefer to spend an extra 10% and have the luxury of returns. That is, unless you’re sure of what you’re buying. Hurry, this sale ends midnight on Tuesday. (Good thing is that you always know there will be another soon.)

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    Ralph Lauren: Save 25% and Support Cancer Research

    Ralph Lauren is running a sales promotion where you can save 25% off all your purchases until April 8 with the code GIVE15. In addition, the company is giving 10% of the proceeds to Pink Pony, which supports women’s cancer or the Ralph Lauren Center for cancer care and prevention.

    Seems like a double great deal, right? Well, there is a snag in the small print: Only select merchandise is eligible for the 25% discount and the discount is not available in stores. The good news is that the discount will afford you additional savings off already discount merchandise. Be sure to check out the RXL collection and customizable polo collections.

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    Easter Sale Hunt: 90% Off Surprises

    While the children play with food coloring and hard boiled eggs, you can spend your time hunting for some great designer deals. The fashion discount site, Amuze, is hosting an Easter sale where their amazing designer merchandise is discounted an extra 25% using the code EASTER25.

    The sale includes hundreds of amazing shoes, bags, clothing and accessories for men and women. These Nicholas Kirkood mule sandals come to just $185 from a retail price of $850. This Nancy Gonzalez croc and lizard satchel is now about $850 from $3450 and this Valentino stud leather tote is just about $900 from over $2700. And really, how can you pass up these Saint Lauren cat eye sunnies for around $80 from $275. Seriously?

    For men, there is a full selection of Saint Laurent shoes and tons of Gucci clothing. Don’t hesitate too long, the best items are already selling out. Use the discount code before it expires on Monday.

    Last one to check out is a rotten egg…

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    Forzieri’s Cruise Sale 60% Off

    European online luxury store, Forzieri, is offering customers an extra 20% off sale items, which brings the total savings to 60% off some of their great designer merchandise. To engage the extra discount you need to use the code EXTRA20VIP at checkout.

    Here’s a Jil Sander bag that comes to about $700 from $1800. A set of three Sonia Rykiel lip pins are $80 from $180 and a girl’s Dolce & Gabanna dress is about $175 from $555. Mouse this way and you’ll find several Valentino items, including bags and accessories that all come to about 60% off. Over here there are about a dozen Proenza shoe styles.

    With Easter coming up, you can be sure that this sale is just one of many great deals that will be coming our way this weekend. Stay tuned!

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    Barneys Warehouse Spring Sale

    The thermometer certainly does not look like Spring but a nice discount can absolutely add sunshine to your day. Right now, Barneys Warehouse is offering an extra 40% off sale merchandise. The additional savings brings the discount up to 80% on some items.

    Here’s a print Thakoon dress with ruffles that comes to just about $300 from $1150. These white Derek Lam strappy sandals are about $240 from $970 and Stella McCartney sunnies are $70 from $225. The clearance sale may be even better for men. It’s really worth sorting through.

    The Spring promotions also includes non-clearance items. The discount is 30% and includes a wide assortment of Chloe bags, this Bottega Veneta print coat that comes to $650 from $3500 and Miu Miu rain boots from this past season are $250 from about $900.

    This promotion runs until April 5. Be sure to also check out the home items and kids’ selections. Shopping online is so much better than the conventional warehouse sale and the prices are just as good.

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