Botkier

WHAT: Botkier Pop-up Shop

WHY: Shop Botkier Spring 2013 collection at the Botkier Pop-up Shop at Henri Bendel.

Plus, Shop the semi-annual sale and save on select merchandise.

WHEN: 1/22 – 1/28; M-Sat (10-8), Sun (noon-7)

WHERE: 712 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10019

We’re in the home stretch of Holiday madness. 2013 is knocking on our door and some will welcome the New Year with open arms, while others will shoo it away. Regardless of your feelings on the 13^th year of the millennium, be sure to start to new year fresh: Allow positive thoughts to wash over you like a salted ocean on a warm day and think up the ultimate resolution to achieve in 2013. It’s a new year, a new start, so do away with regrets and fears and make this one count.

Get What You Really Wanted

According to the National Retail Federation, an estimated $62.7 billion dollars worth of unwanted gifts will be returned this year. To avoid battling the crowds and waiting in that long, pesky return line, only to discover you failed to achieve the store’s return policy, be sure to do your research first.

Many stores will issue you a store credit so as long as your merchandise is unused and the tags are in tact, but some outlets are upping their policies this year due to a spike in return fraud, which will cost retailers $2.9 billion this season. The National Retail Federation reports that criminals will return stolen merchandise with fraudulent tags and receipts, making it difficult for employees to be generous with their understanding of receipt-less-returns.

Phoning your relatives and friends to request a receipt for their generous gift doesn’t sound fun or ideal, but at the end of the day they’d rather see you using something their money purchased for your rather than knowing that far-too-big sweater is sitting in the back of your closet. To smooth things over, after your exchange is complete, be sure to send your loved ones a picture message of the goodies their returned gift landed you.

New Year’s Day Sales

Many of us are suffering from shopping exhaustion and over indulgence, but those of us who are still hanging on and ready for more, Tuesday is your time to shine. As the partied-out nurse their champagne hangover on New Year’s Day, be the first in line for up to 70% off sales from department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Barney’s, who boast notoriously good New Year’s Day deals.

For those discount-seeking shoppers who can’t quite bare the light of day on New Year’s, there are plenty of online sales set to take place. Check Macys.com for price slashing coupon codes, as well as the sale section on Bloomingdales.com and Nordstrom.com, for additional markdowns.

Sample Sale Code: Light Yellow

There are no important sample sales to report during this holiday week, but if you are looking to get your fashion fix then get your discount shoe shopping on come Tuesday.

Located at 537 3^rd Avenue, Shoebox will play host to a Designer Warehouse Sale through January 7^th with footwear from Frye, Kate Spade, KORS, and many more for up to 80% off, in addition to handbag collections from Rebecca Minkoff, Kooba, and Botkier, among others.

A similar sale of sorts is going on nearby in Gotham Hall at 1356 Broadway. Starting Wednesday at 9AM, the Shoe-Inn Footwear Warehouse Sale will unleash a price set sale, with boots from Ralph Lauren, Elizabeth and James, Sam Edelman, Frye, and more marked at either $50, $75, $100 and $150 and designer shoes from Diane von Furstenberg, Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, marked at $25, $50 or $75.

With so many parties and far too much shopping taking place early on in the week, you’re going to have to make next Saturday and Sunday the ultimate recovery weekend. Did someone say spa day? Happy New Year shopping lovers!

By Caitlin Colford

WHAT: The Shoe Box Designer Warehouse Sale

WHY: Shop The Shoebox Warehouse Sale where you will find everything 70% off plus an additional 40% off selected items.

Shop top designer shoe brands including KORS, Sergio Rossi, Guiseppe Zanotti, Cynthia Vincent, Vince Camuto, Casadei, Frye, Juicy, Kate Spade, and many more.

Also, in handbag collections find Rebecca Minkoff, Lauren Merkin, Kooba, Botkier, and many more.

WHEN: Through 1/21

WHERE: 537 Third Avenue
(between 35th and 36th Sts.)
212.937.5750
New York, NY 10016

SUBMITTED BY: TheStylishCity.com

For the complete list of today’s sales and sample sales check HERE

Holy line Batman! While the line at today’s Tod’s and Hogan Sample Sale won’t be comparable to the one that is guaranteed to massively form tomorrow at the Gucci VIP Sale, it certainly was larger than that of Botkier’s two weeks ago. Who knew these casually cool shoes were so popular? Apparently everyone but me.

Once inside the 13^th Street sale hosted by DENYC there was a massive clog in the women’s size 36 and 37 sections. Breathing room was ample as sizes got larger but unfortunately not as many thrilling options were present for sizes 39 and 40. All 2,500 plus shoes were tidily arranged by size on long, wide tables, with additional styles decorating the floor underneath. Shoppers were going mad for Tod’s loafers and driving shoes, piling boxes for purchase on the ground, forming impromptu and convenient huts for trying on. Tod’s shoes were certainly the main attraction of the sale; Hogan styles were slight and not as lusted after.

Many shoppers were grabbing for Tod’s Antile w/ Fringe ($110, saw in most sizes, pictured), a comfortable looking black sandal with style. Permissible casual flats included Tod’s Casper Patent Leather Infilature ($129, Size 37), Tod’s Joanna Moccasino in Blue Suede ($129 Size 36), Tod’s Jelly Flip Flops in a rainbow of colors ($110), the funky Tod’s Heaven Buckle Baffio Boot ($229, pictured), and my personal favorite of the sale, Tod’s Coral Cracked Leather Flats ($129, pictured).

I know what you’re thinking: What about Hogan? Although I’m not raving about Hogan’s shoes, the brand wasn’t all a miss. I would definitely suggest to skip the sneakers Tod’s has for sale and go straight for Hogan’s sleek and stylish looking tennis shoes, namely their New Court Pierced White Sneakers ($99, pictured). Hogan was also plentiful in the larger 38-40 sizes with their Zebra Stripe Thong Sandal ($89), Sleeper w/ Ring Slip On ($89), Concio Sandals in Gold and Yellow ($89, Size 40), and Black Patent Leather Gladiator Sandals ($89).

There is a small section of bags in a room off the main area, but nothing to waste your time over other than if you’re willing to spend a pretty penny on a Tod’s gorgeous Leather Duffle Travel Bag ($900).

If you’re a fan of keeping comfortable while maintaining a fashionable style, then this is the sale for you. Tod’s loafers and driving shoes are well made and particularly perfect for the office in the summer. The sale lasts until Sunday but given the sale’s popularity I would highly suggest heading down to the Meatpacking District ASAP!

WHEN: 5/17 – 5/20; Th-Sun (11-7)

WHERE: 407 West 13th Street
(between 9th Ave & Washington)
New York, NY 10014

By Caitlin Colford