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This week, hearts are fluttering, arrows are flying, and those with a sweet tooth are squealing with glee in anticipation for Valentine’s Day this Thursday. New Yorkers’ reactions to the heart shaped holiday are across the board: Some simply love to be wine and dined, others enjoy a low-key night with their sweetie, while some shun the Hallmark-holiday all together. Whatever the case may be, if you’re shrieking over your new jewels, munching on chocolate truffles, or hiding under your pillow in your favorite sweats waiting for Friday to come, at least take the time to indulge in some good ol’ classic splurging this week as we celebrate our one true love of shopping together.
Sample Sale Alert: Orange
IF Boutique Basement Sale
The semi-annual IF Boutique Basement Sale is back on Wednesday in SoHo and ready for action. For lovers of avant-garde fashion, this is the sale for you. With up to 85% off clothing, footwear and accessories from edgy designer brands such as Junya Watanbe, Dries Van Noten, Maison Martin Margiela, Rick Owens, Common des Garcons, and more, it’s almost guaranteed you can’t go wrong. Last year, Ivan Grundal’s pieces were the majority, while tops by Comme des Garcon averaged around $200, down from well over a thousand bucks a pop.
Barneys New York Warehouse Sale
It seems The Stylish City’s speculation in regards to the question, “Where, oh where did the sample sales go?” was in the ballpark, as exemplified by Barneys latest sale tactics. In late January of this year, WWD reported that on February 4th the now live off-price web site Barneyswarehouse.com would launch in a permanent fashion. If you can recall last year, Barneys presented a similar website to shoppers to go hand in hand with their infamous Warehouse Sale, which in turn trimmed the crowds at the typically jam packed Chelsea location.
This in turn is not good news for fans of the physical Warehouse Sale. WWD goes on to claim that after Barneys February Warehouse Sale beginning on Thursday and lasting through the 24th, future sales will be located a block away and “merchandise will turn heavily towards men’s.” Translation being: This will be the final Barneys New York Warehouse Sale as we know it.
Although the current selection on Barneyswarehouse.com doesn’t give us much to go on, for nostalgia’s sake, be sure to visit the beloved physical sale one final time before it leaves us forever.
jumelle Sample Sale
Last year’s jumelle clean out sale in Williamsburg impressed shoppers and it expects to do so again this time around. The small boutique filled with our favorite high-end designers, mixed with up-and-comers, offers an eclectic array of downtown fashion. This year, jumelle Sample Sale is advertising up to 75% off such collections from Alexander Wang, Electric Feathers, Isabel Marant and more. Last year, T by Alexander Wang pieces were discovered for $75, while $180 landed you a pair of Dieppa Restrepo lace-up boots and bins were on hand with $25 and $50 offerings.
United Bamboo Sample Sale
Lifestyle brand United Bamboo is holding a two-day sample sale beginning on Friday on Centre Street. The art inspired designing duo, not only incorporates creativity into their unique cuts and innovative fabrics, but also through projects such as artistic designed T-shirts and compilation CDs. The sale has been noted to offer steals, such as sample shoes for as low as $40, as well as jersey knit cardigans for the same price and denim for $50. This is a true blue same sale, so be prepared to do some sorting and initiate careful examinations on samples and merchandise from not only United Bamboo, but brands Creatures of Comfort, Tess Giberson, and Auntie Oti as well.
As Valentine’s Day concludes, we sincerely hope that if you’re not left with chocolates gifted with love, you, at the very least, are left with a new pile of clothing purchased at rock bottom prices.
By Caitlin Colford
Posted by Caitlin Colford at 08:30 AM
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0 Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw covered two topics very near and dear to innumerable women: sex and shoes. While the two seem miles apart from each other, they’re actually quite similar. Both bring exceptional pleasure to a woman, both are made more rousing by diversity/options and both have the potential to disappoint if you aren’t prudent in your decision making.
In all seriousness, the shoes a woman wears speaks greatly to her personality. In fact, a 2012 study by the University of Kansas found that people could accurately guess certain factors about another person based on their footwear alone.
We’ve already put together a guide on iconic bags and what they say about the owner, now we’re delving into the realm of glorious footwear. Instead of focusing on a specific type of shoe (such as a heel, ballet flat or wedge), we’ve opted to highlight well known brands.
Go sift through your mountain of shoes to determine which brand you’re particularly drawn to. Then, read through the commentary below to see if the personality description fits you the way your favorite pair of kicks do. If you’re like most women, you probably favor more than one brand, so it makes sense if more than one section describes you.
About the Designer: Mr. Louboutin — who hails from Paris’s 12 arrondissement — has been fascinated with shoes since his early teen years. He’s credited with “bringing back the stiletto” in the ’90s and 2000s thanks to his 4+ inch shoes. From the beginning, Louboutin’s ultimate objective was to make women beautiful and to make their legs look as long as possible. For that reason, he rarely designs low-heeled or heel-less shoes.
Celebs Who Wear Them: Victoria Beckham, Kristen Bell, Heidi Klum, Emma Stone
What They Say About You: Women who appreciate the silhouette of a Louboutin are the perfect blend of sassy and sweet. She’s demure, but not sickeningly so, and has a fabulous sense of humor. While she doesn’t mind the spotlight being on her, she does enjoy her alone time.
About the Designer: While relatively new to the shoe scene, Jeffrey Campbell footwear is the epitome of street style. He’s particularly known for his daring designs, which teeter — and sometimes push beyond — the edge of “footwear as art.” His ability to combine vintage nostalgia with futuristic pizzazz is what sets him apart from many shoe designers.
Celebs Who Wear Them: Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Ginnifer Goodwin, Mena Suvari
What They Say About You: The woman sporting Jeffrey Campbell footwear is indubitably fearless. She’s quirky and unconventional and has enough talent for an entire neighborhood. While determined to succeed and focused on the end goal, she doesn’t mind taking a breather to have a good time, either. Her mood is a blend of optimism and realism and for that reason, she is destined for great things.
About the Designer: Though raised in a tiny town just outside of Chicago, Atwood always dreamt big. His fascination with footwear began in his mother’s closet, which eventually led him to clothing design at FIT in New York. After an impressive stint at Versace in Milan, he mastered the art of women’s footwear and created his own label in 2001. He was awarded the Sworovski Perry Ellis Award for Accessory Design by the CFDA in 2003.
Celebs Who Wear Them: Lea Michele, Zoe Saldana, Sarah Jessica Parker, Hayden Panettiere
What They Say About You: Refined, regal and radiant are three words that describe a Brian Atwood footwear fan. Wearers are typically reserved, but when necessary they are comfortable enough in their own skin to speak with confidence. Women who prefer Atwood’s aesthetic are also fashion-forward and love setting trends.
About the Designer: Italian designer Salvatore Ferragamo may no longer be with us, but his shoes remain a staple in many closets to this day. In the ’20s, he worked with numerous Hollywood starlets, bringing them innovative shoes that glistened on the red carpet. He’s most noted for his wedge and cage heels and continues to be a household name to this day.
Celebs Who Wear Them: Meryl Streep, Dita Von Teese, Mila Kunis, Jennifer Aniston
What They Say About You: The Ferragamo wearer has perfected the art of being a subtle star. Everyone notices her, but she never feels the need to be overtly flashy. She’s always in control, even in the most difficult situations, and has a sort of classic elegance that you’re born with or without. While she is slow to trust another, her loyalty is unparalleled when it comes to family, good friends and lovers.
About the Designer: Hands down, Jimmy Choo is one of the most coveted brands in all of fashion. Choo is a Malaysian Chinese designer who’s based in London, but his shoes are worn all around the world. He opened a workshop in North London in the mid ’80s and shortly after his designs were featured in an eight page Vogue Magazine spread. Princess Diana was a fan of Choo’s work, which also helped catapult him to shoe fame.
Celebs Who Wear Them: Jessica Biel, Kristen Stewart, Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson
What They Say About You: Any woman wearing a pair of shoes by Jimmy Choo can be likened to a modern day Cinderella. She’s kind and sweet, but not about to settle for anything less than the best. You’ll often find her fresh faced, bubbly and surrounded by people who genuinely appreciate her company. Despite her saccharine disposition, this woman is not a pushover in any sense of the word.
About the Designer: Fashion editors around the globe have quickly become loyal fans of Giuseppe Zanotti, an Italian DJ-turned-shoe designer. In the mid ’90s, he hired 15 employees and took over Vicini shoe factory in an effort to make a name for himself. His hard work and eye for design paid off, as Zanotti now owns over 50 stores around the world and sells 400,000 pairs of luxury shoes annually.
Celebs Who Wear Them: Beyonce, Khloe Kardashian, Nicki Minaj, Christina Aguilera
What They Say About You: Zanotti shoe wearers are spirited fashion lovers who emanate confidence, gumption and pep. Some may describe her as unorthodox, but she’s really just chock-full of moxie and charisma. Even though the Zonotti lover may be an intimidating woman to approach, she’s actually quite socially deft. A giant teddy bear, if you will. When she speaks her mind, she does so thoughtfully and empathetically.
About the Designer: Manolo Blahnik is easily one of the most well known high end shoe designers in the entire world, and rightfully so. The Spanish designer, who studied art in Paris and wrote for Vogue Italia, ventured into footwear in the 1970s. Amidst the chunky platforms of the era, he focused on the thin stiletto, which serves as the brand’s cornerstone to this day.
Celebs Who Wear Them: Nicole Kidman, Lucy Liu, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Biel
What They Say About You: Women who prefer Manolo Blahniks can be described as elegant, sophisticated and poised. She’s well put together — both fashion-wise and in terms of her life and career — and emits a sort of grace that other women envy. She never feels the need to scream or resort to antics in order to be heard. While she certainly enjoys the finer things in life, she has fun doing the not-so-glamorous things, as well.
About the Designer: Born in Germany in 1980, Nicholas Kirkwood is a young shoe designer who’s gone quite far in his 33 years. After participating in the fine art foundation course at Central Saint Martins, he worked at milliner Phillip Treacy’s London store for 5 years. Inspired by Treacy’s hats and Alexander McQueen’s clothing, he began a quest to design footwear that made just as strong of a statement as the aforementioned brands. Since then, he’s won a string of impressive awards and his shoes are worn by A-listers and style gurus across the world.
Celebs Who Wear Them: Beyonce, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Leighton Meester
What They Say About You: The woman drawn to designs by Nicholas Kirkwood is a playful person who loves to have a good time. Fun is always her first mission and she’s learned how to make even hard work less mundane. She’s a go getter who never says no and can be described as whimsical, flirty and intrepid.
By Wendy Rose Gould
Posted by Wendy Rose Gould at 08:30 AM
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0 WHAT: Huminska Winter Retail Sale
WHY: 50% off flirty made-in-NYC threads at the Huminska Retail Sale.
WHEN: Through 2/10
WHERE: 248 Mott Street
between E Houston and Prince Street
SUBMITTED BY: TheStylishCity.com
For the complete list of today’s sales and sample sales check HERE
Posted by Bindra at 03:14 AM
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3 This past December, we shared some beauty and fashion-related trends that we here at The Stylish City are so over. For example, Micky Filip says low rise pants are unflattering on roughly 99.99% of the population, Caitlin Colford despises the sheer tees over black bras trend and Mirela Gluck just can’t understand the obsession with nail art.
While we don’t redact our distaste for cultural appropriation, dangerously high stilettos or jeans that give every wearer a muffin top, we have decided to embrace the nail art trend. Not just because everyone’s doing it, but for other reasons, too.
Let me just say that I began dabbling into the nail art trend a few years ago and since then have become quite obsessed. To clarify, nail art is any design on your nails that doesn’t involve one solid color on all 10 fingers. They could be as simple as eight pink nails and then two sparkly accent nails — or as difficult as the mona lisa painted on every single finger.
Regarding the latter, why spend so much time working on a tiny piece of art that chips and/or is removed by the wearer the next week? Let me explain.
It’s Fun and Relaxing
Painting my nails is one of the most fun and relaxing things I do. I admit that I sometimes spend hours working on one hand, but I think it’s a better use of time than mindlessly looking at Facebook. I consider every nail a mini canvas and am proud of the artwork created. One of my most impressive nail designs was my “famous painting nails” (which took 5-6 hours to create) and included Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe, Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Rene Magritte’s Son of Man, Edvard Munch’s Scream and Money’s Field of Poppies.
There’s a Community
I’m sure you follow blogs or belong to forums that cater to your interests, be they fashion, couponing, gardening or cooking. There are also communities of nail lovers out there who share their work with others. It’s fun to see and comment on what other people create and to get feedback on your own designs. My favorite nail community is Beautylish. You can also share on Pinterest and Instagram.
It’s a Form of Self Expression
Just like your dress or bag make a statement, so do your nails. For example, I am drawn to vintage nostalgia and retro colors, so I often incorporate those elements into my nail designs. Check out the two sets of vintage roses I painted below. One’s the standard mint green and pink while the other is blue and silver, but both are very fitting of my personality.
So Many Options
From real 24k gold nail polish (Deborah Lippmann) to stamping collections to glitters, mattes and liquid sand (Zoya and OPI) — there’s a nail polish for every one. In fact, WWD says that the nail care business is worth $1.6 billion big ones and continues thriving. In an attempt to snag as much business as possible, nail brands are coming up with the zaniest and coolest products. Buying and trying the new nail polish lines that come out on a near weekly basis is exciting (and admittedly expensive).
By Wendy Rose Gould
Posted by Wendy Rose Gould at 07:00 AM
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