0 Easter’s over, the eggs have hatched, and this week spring has officially arrived! Dig out your favorite pair of brightly colored sneakers and tie those laces tightly because this week’s lineup of sample sales requires ample movement! Finally, the spring sample sale season is in full swing (say that ten times real fast). Luckily, given the dull dip in sample sale movement over the course of the past few months, we shoppers have been able to save up our pennies. This week, break open that piggy bank and be sure not to miss Elie Tahari, Tusk, Joy Gryson, Badgley Mischka and Beyond Vintage.
Sample Sale Alert: Orange
Joy Gryson Sample Sale
Joy is brought to our lives on Monday, literally. The Joy Gryson Sample Sale will feature up to 70% off her popular handbags and leather goods from all collections, including Gryson and Olivia Harris by Joy Gryson. The former Marc Jacobs designer, has been making her popular bags since 2006, and is noted for her fun and funky style that adds a splash of originality to any outfit. At the sale, be on the lookout for Gryson’s crossbody bags that will provide ease and flair to your summer wear.
Badgley Mischka Sample Sale
Badgley Mischka’s Spring 2013 Sample Sale is upon us! Beginning Tuesday, and lasting through Sunday, the sale will not only offer Badgley Mischka’s stunning evening wear and ready to wear, but also selections from Mischka’s contemporary line, Mark + James. Badgley Mischka’s stunning and elegant 1940’s inspired dresses will be on sale for 60-80% off retail prices, with Metallic tweed skirts marked at $80, feather cocktail dresses offered for $240, and strapless organza frocks available for $180.
Beyond Vintage Sample Sale
Beginning Tuesday in the Garment District, the Beyond Vintage Sample Sale will offer just that. The brand, which utilizes vintage inspiration when creating their pieces, features flowing hippie-esque tops and silk blouses, with 1920’s-inspired designs, a two-decade back track from the Badgley Mischka Sale. Last season’s Beyond Vintage Sample Sale offered vintage loving shoppers tops for $40, blouses for $60 and $80 dresses. True samples were also on hand for $15.
Tusk Sample Sale
If you didn’t luck out in scoring a new bag at the Joy Gryson Sample Sale, try your luck again come Friday at Tusk’s Sample Sale. Promised discounts include 70% off Italian leather bags and accessories, as well as 15% off regularly priced merchandise. Tusk, who is known for their leather wallets, will put the spotlight on their convenient double zip checkbook clutches (which was one of Oprah’s Favorite Things!) and leather zip wallets ($40).
Elie Tahari Sample Sale
Elie Tahari wraps up the sample sale week with amazing discounts on his popular business attire and women’s designer wear. Everything from wool dress coats ($199-$279), to evening dresses ($129) and leather jackets ($279) will be hung about Elie Tahari’s new sale home at 510 Fifth Avenue. I know it’s no fun to shop for work, but businesswomen unite! Here’s your chance to score top designs for bottom of the barrel prices. Tahari’s blouses will be sold for between $29-$59, in addition to classic skirts ($49-$59), and leather pumps ($99).
Phew! That was a long week of sample sale shopping but it’s good to get our sea legs back. Now that we’re in shape, next week we’ll have our endurance up and be ready to take on a fresh slate of sample sales.
By Caitlin Colford
Posted by Caitlin Colford at 08:00 AM
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0 WHAT: Eva Franco Sample Sale
WHY: Women’s ready-to-wear at a discount at the Eva Franco NYC Sample Sale.
WHEN: 4/11 – 4/12; Th-F (11-7)
WHERE: 420 West 14th Street
between Ninth and Tenth Avenues
Suite #2 NW
New York, NY 10014
SUBMITTED BY: TheStylishCity.com
For the complete list of today’s sales and sample sales check HERE
Posted by Bindra at 09:49 AM
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0 This weekend, take some time out of your Saturday in order to do a bit of spring cleaning. If you’re successfully able to part ways with old designs and ill-fitting jeans, then you’ll realize that there’s nothing quite like a slight looking closet, ready for some cheery additions. In order to pack those racks right back up to capacity, after Easter this Sunday, hop on over to some sales from Rent the Runway, Bettye Muller and Linda Richards, and The Wrights Collection as we, quite literally, gear up to break out the warm weather clothing and prepare for weekend trips and beach vacations.
Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival
Easter and New York City meet for a perfect blend of colorful quirk thanks to the Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival on Sunday. From 10AM until 4PM New Yorkers get a dose of originality as mad hatters sport their favorite bonnets and march the parade route along Fifth Avenue from 49th to 57th Street. To make it even better, many paraders allow their costumed pets to tag along with them.
Rent the Runway Sample Sale
Come Monday you can Rent the Runway during their sample sale at 260 Fifth Avenue. Rent the Runway, the popular online destination for those seeking a one-night-only designer dress, is now offering up their merchandise for keeps during their week-long sale. Last year, by day two of the sale pickings were slim. As we reported, considering these dresses have been worn multiple times, we were disappointed to find so many mascara stains, deodorant marks, and pulls on the designer goods.
Bettye Muller and Linda Richards Sample Sale
Although usually paired with brands Butter and Something Bleu, this time around Bettye Muller teams up with Linda Richards for a Sample Sale on their shoes and accessories. Prices are always remarkably low at these sales at 38th street, and shoes will by marked for $50 and under this time around. Sandals, skimmers, and flats will be on hand for spring and summer stock up!
The Wrights Collection Sample Sale
Load up on basics, brights, and prints at The Wrights Sample Sale, taking place in the brand’s midtown showroom come Wednesday. Both The Wrights’ Resort and Spring Collections will be on sale for up to 75% off retail prices. From leather jackets to jersey knits, although not a widely known brand, this sale certainly looks promising. Last year, during The Wrights Collection Sample Sale, cute cropped jackets were spotted for $260, while jersey knits were $60 and leather jackets were $300. Also, be sure to not pass up a peak at their true samples on hand.
Etc., Etc.
Beginning Wednesday, Shoshanna is no longer just your favorite Girls character. At the Shoshanna Sample Sale, 75% off is taken of the retail price of the brand’s dresses, swimwear and separates. Also, if you’re in the market for a jewelry pick-me-up, don’t miss out on the Wanderluster Sample Sale where funky and fun jewelry will be sold for up to 60% off retail prices.
Happy Easter!
By Caitlin Colford
Posted by Caitlin Colford at 08:00 AM
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0 What’s a Mystery Box?
Not to be confused with beauty boxes, which send you sample or medium-sized products via a monthly subscription, mystery boxes are exactly what they sound like: “surprise me” packages.
Essentially, you pay $X for a “mystery box” or “mystery bag” and the company sends you one or more items valued at more than what you paid. The items included are typically excess inventory that the company wants to move off their virtual shelves, creating a sort of win-win for both parties. In short: the buyer gets a good deal and the company makes way for new stock.
Companies That Sell Them
For example, ModCloth recently offered up a “mystery shoe” and “mystery garment” option on their website for $15 each. Instead of adding a specific item to your cart, you added the “mystery item,” specified your size and headed to check out. A week or so later, buyers got a package at their door with absolutely no idea what was nestled inside. All “mystery bag” buyers know is that the item is worth more than what they paid for (the ModCloth item retailed between $30 and $300, for example), which definitely makes for a fun mail day.
Of course, ModCloth isn’t the only company participating in the mystery bag bonanza. Companies such as Old Navy, Burt’s Bees, Julep Maven, JewelMint and BaubleBar — even sellers on Amazon, eBay and Etsy — have offered their own renditions.
Sometimes it’s a mystery item they’ll throw in with $X spent on other items. Other times it’s an actual gift card. For example, Victoria’s Secret is currently offering a “free secret reward card” with every $10 online purchase that’s valued between $10 and $500. These are essentially incentives to spend more.
Personal Experiences
I’m not going to lie. I find the whole thing very enticing. There’s something about scoring a good deal and getting a surprise in your mailbox that makes me want to jump on the “mystery box” train trend and never get off. And yes, I did buy the ModCloth mystery garment box offered last week.
The day it showed up on my doorstep was an exciting one and I could barely wait until company left to tear the box open. Inside was an adorable dress, titled the “Helsinki Prom Dress,” with a black tulle bottom and stretchy black top. Perfect for an evening soiree. The only problem? When I tried it on it was too small. I had specified a size medium and received a size small.
I spoke to another woman, Chicago resident and lifestyle blogger Michelle Shea Walker, who partook in the ModCloth mystery bag surprise, as well. Her results? “It was a dress that just wasn’t really my style, so I gave it away on a contest on my blog,” she told me. She also said the fit wasn’t flattering to her coloring or her figure. “I’d do it again just for the fun if budget allowed. It’s kind of exciting waiting for the surprise.”
It’s not always a sour experience, though. For example, a blogger at TheSwatchingSprite (a nail polish blog), purchased a mystery box from Julep Maven. “You’d pay $19.99 for a box that could contain anything from $60-$200…worth of products,” she writes. “I thought it would be fun to participate. I ordered my box within a couple of hours of them announcing it.” The verdict? Amazing, according to her. “The first thing I saw was the $120 gift card jumping out at me! Before I could look any further, I was running into the other room to wave my certificate in front of my husband’s face.” She also received a plethora of satisfactory products.
Is It Worth Your Money?
This all brings me to my next point. These mystery boxes are a gamble. If you don’t like the item or it doesn’t fit, in most cases you’re S.O.L.
You buy. They ship. End of story.
In my specific case, because ModCloth had sent the wrong size when I specified a medium, I did get a refund and got to keep the dress. If they had sent the right size and it didn’t fit, though, I would have a dress that didn’t fit and a bank account with a $15 debit. That’s not the kind of surprise I like.
When it comes down to it, is the element of surprise worth it to you? You’ll be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t love surprises, but there’s always the argument that you could spend the same $15 on a discounted product you picked out yourself. And is the reason these items are being sent off for at least half their price because they’re bad sellers? Or off trend and out of season?
If you’ve had any mystery bag experiences, please share them in the comment section here or on our Facebook page. We’d love to hear both positive and negative experiences.
By Wendy Rose Gould
Posted by Wendy Rose Gould at 09:00 AM
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