Rachel Roy’s Summer 2011 collection boasted the most gorgeous hues of blues. Now on sale, they look even more attractive! Everything from $140-$400 on RachelRoy.com.

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Address:

SSS Sample Sales
261 W 36th Street
(between 7th & 8th Ave)
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018

Success! I officially own McQueen now. Woohoo! The sample sale was great. It was a good venue, quite majestic and it was well organized. The discounts were heavy; it seemed like some items were 90% off. Shoes went from £100-£600, gowns from £250-£750, blouses around £150, jeans from £50 up, skull and logo tees from £50-£250, cashmere sweaters from £195, belts from £150-£350, bags under £1,000 but not below £500 (sigh), sunglasses at £50, skull rings at £190 and the famous skull scarfs promised to be shipped in tomorrow, at £80-£250.

I snapped up a cool pair of shades which is so lucky bc I’d been searching for a pair and these McQueen ones are cheaper than a pair of Raybans would have been. I also got a pair of skinny jeans, white since it’s summer, for £50. That’s probably the extent of my summer shopping but I’m feeling quite pleased with my finds!

Here are some photos of the sale and my loot!

Skull embellished peep toes.

Fashionistas coming by the dozens to shop the sale.

The long lines to get into the sale, on top a small entry fee. Don’t forget to sign up for the newsletter announcing future sales!

My new jeans from Alexander McQueen! Only 50 quid!

What:

Brands including Issa London, Orla Kiely, Robin, Rockstar Denim and more.

Stock & samples including: tee’s, shirts, sweaters, skirts, pants, dresses, jackets and coats as well as limited footwear from Australia Luxe, Bloch & Charlotte Ronson.

When:

11:00 am – 7:00 pm, Tuesday, Jan 25-Thursday, Jan 27.

Where:

261 W 36th Street (between 7th & 8th Ave), 2nd Floor, New York
More info: http://clothingline.com/

I’m wearing American Apparel riding pants, DVF cropped cashmere sweater with epaulettes and Diba boots.

I consider American Apparel kind of like comfort food – always reliable when you don’t know what you are in the mood for. When it comes to shopping and I need a good old reliable store with items that are both comfortable and edgy, I head straight to American Apparel. I saw their riding pants on a lot of my favorite bloggers, like Liz from Late Afternoon, as well as on AA ads all over the blogosphere. I had to have a pair because of how incredibly versatile these pants are. The waistband can be a bit tight but the high cut is amazingly forgiving on your figure and will give you a great silhouette.

As you you know, I’m a sample sale addict and took good advantage of the DVF sample sale last month. I picked up a gorgeous cropped cashmere sweater at the sale for $40! That’s insanely awesome! I’m in love with the sweater but because it is very short, I can only wear it with super high waisted pants like these riding pants or pencil skirts. My favorite detail on the sweater is the epaulette on the shoulders. Inspired by cavalrymen and traditionally used to convey rank among soldiers, it definitely lends status to the wearer of this cute DVF sweater.

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I am a big fan of Josie Natori and her elegant and ladylike designs. She understands the power of femininity and which comes out subtly yet strongly in her designs. Check out her sample sale to pick up something sexy for yourself for the holidays.

When: Wednesday, December 8th, 2010, 10AM – 7PM and Thursday, December 9th, 2010, 10AM – 4PM

Where: 102 Madison Avenue, between 29th and 30th St.

What: A great selection of bras, panties, lingerie, sleepwear and ready-to-wear with almost everything under $50!

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I’ve been going to the Theory Sample Sales at Clothingline for years! See my awesome loot here, here and here. If you are in New York City, you must go to this sample sale!

What

Tee’s, shirts, sweaters, cashmere, skirts, pants, blazers, dresses, outerwear and more.

Location

261 W 36th Street (between 7th & 8th Ave)
2nd Floor

Date

Tuesday, Nov 30 – Sunday, Dec 5, 2010

Time

Tues-Fri: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm, Sat-Sun: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Link

www.clothingline.com

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Don’t miss one of my favorite sample sales of the year. My friend Jane checked it out yesterday and dropped $306 on 3 dresses, 2 sweaters and 1 accessory! Betsey Johnson sweaters are normally $300+ just on their own!

What: Betsey Johnson Sample Sale

When: Wed, Dec 1st – Sat, Dec 4th, 2010. Time: Wed-Fri, 10am-9pm, Sat, 10am-7pm

Where: Millennium Broadway Hotel, 145 W 44th St., 6th Floor, between 6th ave and Bway

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Refinery 29 has released their list of the 5 best sample sales to hit up in the next few days. Excerpts of the top three sales are below. Check out the Refinery site for full details and special promotions.

Rag & Bone Fall 2010 Sample Sale (!!!) - Best jeans ever

What: men’s and women’s, fall ’10 collection, jackets, blazers
Prices: $250 – $95
When: Thursday, December 2, and Friday, December 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, December 4, from noon to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, December 5, from noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Rag & Bone Sample Sale at Chelsea Market, 75 9th Avenue (between West 15th and West 16th streets)

Vena Cava Sample Sale

What: pleated shorts, printed dresses, fall ’10 collections
Prices: 40% to 70% off
When: Thursday, December 2, and Friday, December 3, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, December 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Vena Cava, 457 Broome Street, #25, (between Greene and Mercer streets)

Opening Ceremony Big Winter Sale

What:men’s and women’s collections and designers like Alexander Wang, Band of Outsiders, Rodarte, Jean Paul Gaultier, Toga, N. Hoolywood, and, of course, Opening Ceremony
Prices: 30% to 50% off
When: Ongoing sale; Monday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, from noon to 7 p.m.
Where: Opening Ceremony, 35 Howard Street (between Crosby Street and Broadway)

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