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    Comme des Garçons 70% Off

    Hey Jersey folk! Yes, we’re talking you J Woww, Snooki, Teresa and Caroline…

    You know that little Church on at the mouth of the Jersey bound entrance to the Lincoln Tunnel? Well, it’s about to become a huge fashion destination. From Friday, May 6th through Monday, May 9th the Croatian Church will be home to the Comme des Garcons sample sale/ shopping festival.

    All merchandise will be marked 70% off and include inventory spanning many years of overstock and samples. In addition to the continuous replenishment of merchandise, there will also be food and beverages catered by a variety of street vendors. Did we mention that there will also be entertainment?

    Sounds like a worthy destination to us and that’s not even taking the fashion and discount into account. We just hope that Pauly D and The Situation stay under control. After all, this is still our side of the Hudson.

    Comme des Garçons Sale
    Friday, May 6th through Monday, May 9th
    Fri, Sat & Mon 10am to 7pm, Sun 12pm to 8pm
    The Croatian Church, 504 West 41st Street (@ 11th Ave)
    Cash and Credit Cards

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    Crowed Pleasers: Devi Kroell and Thakoon

    It’s hard to have a day when there are two wonderful simultaneous sample sales. We spent the morning sifting through the past collections of one of our favorite Madison Avenue designers, Devi Kroell and our friends at Racked NYC headed to Soho to scope out the Thakoon sale.

    Devi Kroell
    All the brand’s iconic hobo bags were snatched up first thing this morning. Prices ranged from $150 for a simple and plain bag (retail $900) to $800 for a metallic exotic skin style (normally $3100). Smaller bags and clutches ranged in price from $100 to $250. At about noon, all the bags were gone but we are told the sale is expecting a shipment from their Vegas store sometime Thursday afternoon.

    Sample size shoes were $50 and $100 for boots. Most of the samples were a size 37 or 40. If you’re not a sample size you may need to cough up a bit more for overstock, which were $100 for shoes and $250 for high boots. That’s still an amazing deal considering that retail prices run from about $650 to $2000.

    The prices for ready-to-wear were equally as attractive. Samples were marked $50 and overstock was priced up to $250. We found the sculptured blouse from this season for $50 down from $740. We were surprised that the dramatic mink hats were entirely ignored by customers. The retail price was $990 but they were discounted to just $250. Maybe everyone is still trying to forget about old man winter.

    Devi Kroell Sample Sale
    Wednesday, May 4th and Friday, May 6th
    Wed & Thurs, 8:30am to 7:30pm, Fri. 8:30am to 5pm
    55 Fifth Avenue @ 13th Street, 17th Floor
    Cash and Credit Cards Accepted

    Thakoon
    Our friends at Racked were equally satisfied with their shopping trip at Thakoon’s showroom. Most of the sample merchandise fell between the $125 to the $275 range and the majority of overstock ran from $150 for a simple black dress to $465 for a more iconic frock.

    Giuseppe Zanotti for Thakoon heels are $250 from a retail price of $990 but there are mainly size 39’s. Runway samples in size 39 are just $75. Sales people say there will be no restocking and no price reductions. So attending this sale sooner will earn you a better selection.

    Thakoon Sample Sale
    Wednesday, May 4 to Friday, May 6
    8:30am to 6:30pm
    270 Lafayette Street, suite 1005
    Cash & Checks Only

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    Manolo Sample Sale Dates Confirmed

    We are told that this season’s Manolo Blahnik sample sale will take place on Thursday, May 12. Vogue editor, André Leon Talley will again preside as Prince Charming and help women choose the right shoe.

    Shoppers usually begin to arrive at the sale at 5am but the browsing and buying is limited only to press until about 11am. Shoes range in price from $100 in leather, suede or satin to $300 for lizard boots. Hey, there’s a reason why people wait hours. We suggest you go early if you want have a popular shoe size or just wait for the boutique end-of-season sale, which we prefer.

    Keep your eyes posted to the site for details about the Christian Louboutin sale. These shoe masters usually schedule their sales within days of each other.

    Manolo Blahnik Sample Sale
    Thursday, May 12
    9am to 3pm
    Warwick Hotel 65 W. 54th St @ 6th Ave
    Cash only

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    Devi Kroell Sample Sale

    While all your fashion friends are fighting there way into the Thakoon sample sale, we are going to suggest you take a detour to the Devi Kroell sale. This was one of our favorite sales of 2010 and we expect it to deliver similar results.

    Last year, we found $3000 metallic python hobos marked down to $800 and shoes that normally cost from $500 to $1200 ranged in price for just $50 to $200. Most of the shoe and boot selection fell in the $150 category. The best deals were in the ready-to-wear section where most items were discounted 90%. Whatever you do, don’t miss the production rack where sample were all priced at just $50.

    There are not a lot of sales we get excited for but this is one. See ya at 8:30am!

    Devi Kroell Sample Sale
    Wednesday, May 4th and Friday, May 6th
    Wed & Thurs, 8:30am to 7:30pm, Fri. 8:30am to 5pm
    55 Fifth Avenue @ 13th Street, 17th Floor
    Cash and Credit Cards Accepted

    Thakoon Sample Sale
    Wednesday, May 4 to Friday, May 6
    8:30am to 6:30pm
    270 Lafayette Street, suite 1005
    Cash & Checks Only

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    European Designer Shoes

    Looking to brighten up your spring wardrobe starting at the toes? Well, this is the perfect time. Starting Wednesday, you can snag a great variety of designer shoes for up to 70% off. Yes, we are talking about the “8th Floor” designers, like Prada, Miu Miu, Bottega Veneta, Marni and more.

    In addition, to the large selection of the above listed designers, there are also limited quantities of Tory Burch, Nini Ricci, Manolo Blahnik, Lanvin and … Christian Louboutin!!! We hear that those who wear small size shoes will be super satisfied with this sale but there is also a great assortment for those with average size and larger feet to walk away with too.

    While you’re shopping, don’t miss the limited selection of lady’s Burberry and Coach jackets and current season Gucci handbags, which are all substantially discounted. We don’t know if we could spell this out any more simply for you: Great Mother’s Day gift ideas!

    Designer Shoe Sale
    Wednesday, May 4 to Friday, May 13
    Sun. to Thurs. 11am to 7:30pm, Friday 11 am to 4:30pm
    Closed Saturday
    605 Fifth Avenue (btwn 48th & 49th Streets)


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    Coach Discount

    Coach may not be your cup of tea but for some it’s the cat’s meow. For those who purr for the company’s classic American can save 25% off spring merchandise from May 3 to May 13. We are told that coupons went out to customers in the mail but sales associates will honor the discount if it’s mentioned.

    So what’s there to buy at Coach? Hmmm. Maybe your mother-in-law or mother would love a white eyelet zip around wallet ($258). Kristin linen embossed python hobo is modern, practical with a touch of girly ($698). It’s hard to go wrong with a beach tunic ($198).

    It’s the thought that counts, right?

    Coach
    595 Madison Avenue (@85th Street)
    (212) 754-0041

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    Join PhotoOp in Central Park

    May is undeniably the most beautiful time of year in Central Park. The combination of warm weather, blossoming trees and flowers make this destination literally picture perfect.

    Unfortunately, no matter how many pictures we take with our digital cameras and smartphones, they will never match up to the quality of a professional eye. Fear not, photoOp, our very favorite photo studio, is scheduling outdoor photo shoots in Central Park on Saturday, May 7th.

    You and your entire family are invited to strike a pose and capture a special moment with photoOp’s professional photographers. Each session is priced at half the regular sitting fee and is just $100. Each park session includes a 30-minute photo shoot, online viewing and sharing of photos, and a meeting with your photographer to select your photos.

    There are only a very limited number of sessions still available. For more information and to sign-up for this special offer call the studio at 212-362-1911.

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