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Hours:

Tuesday June 21 11 am – 7 pm

Wednesday June 22 11 am – 6 pm

Thursday June 23 11 am – 6 pm

Location:

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

Thanks to 24Blogazine for passing the word!

Address:

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

During lunch yesterday, I was innocently taking a stroll in the neighbourhood where my my office is, unbeknownst to the danger that lurked around the corner. What was so daunting, you might ask? A sample sale! A SHOE sample sale!

I walked past the tiny door of the small shop slash PR office of Ash shoes and Lola Cruz. I kind of stopped in my tracks and did a sharp left turn straight into the shop, just to browse. Browsing turned into some serious shopping when I found £135 sandals for £50! The staff (just two cute little ladies) were very helpful and dug around in the back to find the right sizes for me. It wasn’t crowded so I was able to spread out and try on all the shoes I wanted. Overall, the second sample sale success I’ve had in London. Err, my bank account and I are in trouble.

Here are some photos of the sale. Scroll to the bottom to see photos of the shoes I bought.

My loot! They look so so on their own, but I hope to style them up so they look unique. Did I mention how comfortable these shoes are yet?

Ash studded leather trainers, originally £110. I paid £40.

Lola Cruz platforms, originally £114. I paid £40.

DVF Sample Sale – Get the best of DVF this Summer.

Ash Footwear sample sale -  Up to 80 per cent off shoes!

Time: 6-7th June. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Place: 77 Great Titchfield St., W1W 6RF

These shoes are only £50 at the sale. They retail for £186. See it online here.

I’ve stumbled upon a goldmine! The sample sale info central of London – http://www.promoaddict.com. I got the 411 for the FCUK sample sale there. Details below:

When:

Friday 3rd June 2011, 9.30-19:00

Saturday 4th June 2011, 10:00-18:00

Sunday 5th June 2011, 10:00-16:00

Where:

Centro One, 39 Camden Street, London
(Entrance on Mandela Street)

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!

I can’t believe my luck! A friend of a friend, who’s interning at Alexander McQueen in London gave me some insider info (although Suzie Bubble is already on it) about a sample sale by the brand, days after fitting week! The details are:

Where: Westminster Room, The Old Session House, 22 Clerkenwell Green, EC1

When: 1st-2nd June, 11am -8pm