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Delman Sample Sale

Arianna — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:28:13 +0000

Sadly, it’s over, but the Delman shoes sample sale at the Metropolitan Pavilion on West 18th b/w 6th and 7th was pretty darn great. I thought since it was the last day they might be sold out of all the best styles, but i thought wrong, as I walked away $160 poorer and with two great new pairs of heels! Every box was marked with a colored dot that coordinated with certain prices ranging from $40 to $227.50. Delman sample shoes were $30, “Nina dolls” shoes were $5, and handbags were $5 (I think they were all gone by the time i got there though.) I was told by the head of the sale that they were changing head designers and this was their “factory sale” to get rid of all the leftovers from the old designer. I can’t wait to see what the new designer comes up with next season!
Here are some of my favorite shoes

I bought these in black for $80

And these in brown for $80 as well

Patent leather colored flats

Pointy toe gray flats

Black patent flats

Lots O’ Shoes!

For great Delman finds head Zappos.com or Delmanshoes.com. You can add yourself to the mailing list there to find out when the next sample sales are!
Until next time,
Arianna

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Mara Hoffman Samples Sale

Arianna — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:56:21 +0000

On lovely Greene street in my absolute favorite (shopping) part of Soho, the Mara Hoffman sample sale is currently being held, in all its colorful, wrap dress glory. I’ve surprisingly never seen Hoffman’s designs before, and was therefore pleasantly surprised to find that her dresses, mainly made of patterned Jersey, are quite delightful. Although not necessarily my personal taste (I’m more of a black pants, white tee, cashmere scarf kinda gal), the colorful dresses, shirts, and bathing suits at the sample sale are certain to please many a Vogue City girl. There are racks and racks of Diane von Furstenberg-esque dresses that range from $25 to $175.

My personal favorite is a gray (of course) Jersey dress with black tree designs on it.

I also enjoyed the cool sandals which are a twist on the popular gladiator/grecian sandal (Wedges: $20, Flats: $40)

There were also some great little pastel, pinstriped jumpers and jackets that caught my eye.

When: June 12-15. Thurs & Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-7p.m.; Sun, noon-6 p.m.
Where: 70 Greene St., b/w Spring & Broome Sts. (212) 505-3020

If you’re a fan of bright colors and good deals, check it out!
-Arianna

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Earnest Sewn Samples Sale

Arianna — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:26:24 +0000

NOTE: This is a review of the June 11-14. 2008 Earnest Sewn Sample Sale. Check the The Vogue City sample sale calendar for current date and location of this sale event.

All the hippest New Yorkers are headin’ out for cult denim brand Earnest Sewns great Meatpacking sample sale. Worn by the hottest celebs,(Olsen twins anybody?) the jeans come in all different sizes and cuts. At the sample sale on the third floor of a chic Meatpacking district building (around the corner from celeb hotspot Pastis), there are amazing jeans for almost a third of the normal price (normal price range: $172-$253!). The sample sale jeans are $75 each, or two for $70 each. The sizes range from a tiny Nicole Richie-esque 24, to normal woman’s size 32. There are light jeans, dark jeans, flared, bootcut, skinny, you name it. Jean skirts and shorts are $60, while cool plain tees emblazoned with ambiguous designs or sayings are $20 and button down tees are $60. Half the room is entirely devoted to men’s clothes, so bring your boyfriends/husbands/friends!!
p.s. Unfortunately they wouldn’t let me take pictures!!

When: June 11-14. 2008 Wed.-Sat., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 71 Gansevoort St., b/w Greenwich & Washington Sts. (212) 242-3414
How to get there: L to 14h st and 8th ave, walk south on 8th to 13th, Right on 13th to gansevoort

Happy Hunting!

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Sigerson Morrison Samples Sale

Arianna — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:00:36 +0000

Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th st, b/t 6th & 7th aves. (212) 897-0795
May 7-9. Wed, 10am-7pm, Thurs, 8am-7pm, Fri, 8am-2pm

On this lovely Spring day, I convinced my roommate (pictured, with her purchases) to accompany me to the Sigerson Morrison Sample Sale (it didnt take much convincing though), and we took the F train up to west 14th. In the stark white hall of the Metropolitan Pavilion were rows of white tables, covered in shoe size marked boxes. I found a few cute things, but the Belle by Sigerson Morrison shoes I had wanted a few seasons ago, flats with jewel stone things on the toe and rubber pointy toe flats, were nowhere to be found. To clarify, apparently Sigerson Morrison is the higher end line, and Belle by Sigerson Morrison is slightly cheaper. The prices were right, Sigerson shoes for $100,

Booties for $125,

and Boots for $150.

Belle shoes were $70,

booties were $90, and Boots were $125. There were also jewelled and sequined clutches for $50.

I didn’t end up buying anything, but my roomie bought two pairs of flats. I wasn’t that impressed with the sale, and there were also hundreds of shoe crazed gals maniacally hoarding piles of footwear, so if that’s your scene, go for it.

Gold flats by Belle, $70

Let me know what you think!

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Showroom Seven Samples Sale

Arianna — Tue, 06 May 2008 15:02:14 +0000

269 Eleventh Ave., B/t 27th & 28th sts. (212-643-4820)
May 5-16, Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm

Don’t be scared of the unfathomably far west address like I was, the area around the sale is so quiet and clean, unlike the rest of Manhattan, that it’s worth a visit. The Showroom Seven space was gigantic, and filled to bursting with new and almost unheard of designers. I found fabulous dresses by Issa London for $57, bathing suits by Vivia for under $50, $20 Tees by Romeo & Juliet, $80 dresses by Tony Cohen, Tara Subkoff for easy spirit shoes for $30, $95 jeans by Taverniti So that were faded to perfection, and dark skinny jeans by Romeo and Juliet Couture.

Erichson Beamon Jewelry

Tara Subkoff for Easy Spirit

Buttery soft red leather bag by Allison Burns, $200 (The newest addition to my wardrobe!)

Adorable shorts by Konstantina, $45

Don’t miss out on these great and affordable finds!!

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Jellies Jam Again

Arianna — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:00:57 +0000

Who could forget the lovable jelly sandals we all wore in the 90’s? You know what I’m talking about; those strappy things that came in a rainbow of colors that were slightly reminiscent of today’s hot gladiator sandals?
My favorites are by Givenchy $165, Barneys.com. They also come in pink.
Marc Jacobs makes jelly ballet flats that are jelly-licious and come in opaque black, and translucent yellow, pink, and gray $160, Barneys.com

The Kate Spade Maui Jelly flip flops are pretty great too, $60, Bloomingdales.com

And then there are the Marni jellies. Hot pink, translucent, and very ’60’s mod, like what Twiggy might have worn poolside.

$159, Net-A-Porter.com
Confused about what to wear about this daring, retro trend? Try neutral colors such as gray, white, and black. A casual Black T-shirt dress would fit the Marnis perfectly, and the Givenchys would look great with jean shorts and a slouchy white tee, perfect for those hot summer days.

Enjoy!

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La Dolce Vita Sample Sale

Arianna — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:05:23 +0000

Dolce Vita Showroom
156 Ludlow St, 4th fl (btw Rivington and Standon)
New York, NY 10002
4/24-2/26

Fashionistas from both sides of the village, all sporting their gladiator sandals and rayban glasses, were fighting over the fabulous boots, heels, and dresses strewn across the chaotic 4th floor Dolce Vita showroom, across the street from the boutique (154 Ludlow). From black faux-croc calf-high boots for $75 (2 for $100), to thick satin cocktail dresses in jewel toned greens and purples, the selection on the first day of the sale was pretty great. My favorite items were a pair of white and gray faux snakeskin pumps for $35 (2 for $50), and a white, tiered lace tank dress with a wide blue velvet ribbon around the waist. Sadly, a recent splurge on foldable Rayban wayfarers and Goldsign skinny jeans had left me with nothing to spend, despite the incredible and tempting deals surrounding me. Check it out before it’s too late! Or check out the gorgeous pieces on the Dolce Vita
website.
high heel oxfords, $35
blue heels, $35

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Brooklyn Babes

Arianna — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:42:57 +0000

You know those adorably hip gals? Not the ones with the latest “It” bag slung over their Free City clad shoulder, but the ones who always look like they’re coming from their Pratt or Cooper Union painting class. I’m not talking about pretentious hipsters, I mean the real deal; the artsy fartsy Brooklyn girl look, à la Michelle Williams, who manages to look cute, creative, and intellectual, all at the same time.
**The Essentials**

Classic Rayban Wayfarers $129 Eluxury.com

High Waist Wide Leg Jeans
Grey Ant Braid Jean $330 Shopbop.com, they’re pricey but they fit gorgeously. (or try the cheaper Jbrand version on shopbop.com)

Vintage-y brown leather bag
For real vintage, check out the thrift stores on West 17th st, but if you’re often lazy like me, check out this beauty.
Urban Outfitters Saddlery Buckle Bag $58

Minnetonka Moccasins
Women’s Two Button Boot $32.95 Minnetonkamoccasinshop.com

Flowery Dress
Silk Print Dress, $130 Topshop.com
Happy Hunting, you little artist you!
xoxo
Arianna

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Ahead of the Curve~~Get the grunge-chic look seen at Alexander Wang F/W08 for less!

Arianna — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:38:12 +0000

Alexander Wang has recently become my absolute FAVORITE young designer. His clothes are edgy, yet entirely wearable by everyone of all ages. His recent Fall collection gave off an “I dress for no one but myself” air, with lots of leather, zippers, and soft, slouchy tees.
The look is very Kirsten Dunst-y thrown together, for those of us who want to look effortless but hot. Besides vintage t-shirts and a pair of worn skinny jeans, there are several other essentials to get this hot rock-chick look. It’s made more modern and feminine with chic touches such as a black blazer with 3/4 length sleeves.
Lightweat wool peplum blazer $198 Bananarepublic.com
A buttery soft brown leather bag gives the look a little more edge.
Foley and Corinna Mid City Tote $444, Bloomingdales.
And some Sigerson Morrison ankle boots, SALE $245 finish off the look quite nicely.

Add a thin gray tee and your old, distressed, skinny jeans, and you are now grunge-chic queen!

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Painterly Prints and Florals

Arianna — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 02:04:30 +0000

Art history inspired pieces ruled the recent Spring 08 runways, from the surrealist-inspired Marc Jacobs backwards heels, to the Picasso-esque Miu Miu dresses featuring images of the Italian Commedia Dell’Arte Harlequin clown. Yet there’s one art-inspired trend for Spring that is incredibly wearable and available to people with all kinds of budgets: Painterly Florals. At Stella McCartney, the flowers were slightly smudged and completely original.

McCartney’s Floral Slip Dress, $1,095 is pricey, but absolutely gorgeous, and is a timeless piece you’ll wear for years.

but Kate Moss for Topshop’s Floral Smock is on sale for $209.

Vera Wang Lavender Label’s Silk Shift Dress, $480, is also a beautiful piece, though it’s a bit more pricey.
These gorgeous dresses are a great alternative to your average little flowered dress for Spring.
Happy Shopping!
-Arianna

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