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WHAT: JCP Pop-Up Shop Fall 2014 Sale

WHY: 60-95% off retail on clothing, shoes, and accessories at the JCP Pop-Up Shop Fall 2014 Sale.

Designers include:Alexander McQueen, Alexander Wang, Armani, Balenciaga, Blue and Cream, Celine, Chanel, Chloe, Christian Louboutin, Comme Des Garcon, DVF, Dolce and Gabbana, Givenchy, Gucci, Helmut Lang, Herve Leger, Jimmy Choo, Lanvin, Lela Rose, Lilla P, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Marni, Max Mara, Missoni, Miu Miu, Moncler, Moschino, Oscar de la Renta, Prada, Proenza Schouler, Rag and Bone, Sacai, Stella McCartney, Steven Alan, Thakoon, Theory, Undercover, Valentino, YSL, Zac Posen

The annual JCP Pop-Up Shop is an amazing opportunity to score deeply discounted new and gently used women’s designer clothing from designers, stores, and individuals. As this is a charity fundraiser, the prices are among the lowest you’ll see anywhere!

Proceeds from the sale support JCP’s educational and community programming.

WHEN: 11/2 – 11/5, Daily (noon-8)

WHERE: 102 Franklin Street
between Church Street and West Broadway
New York, NY
www.jcpdowntown.org

SUBMITTED BY: TheStylishCity.com

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

Saks Fifth Avenue goes hand in hand with Christmas in New York City. A yearly visit to their famed windows is a must for many, and a shopping venture to each floor of their luxury mecca is necessary for designer loving shoppers. As the countdown nears the big, merry gifting day, stores are slashing prices left and right, hoping to drive in the procrastinators and hungry deal seekers.

If you are looking for basic, top shelf presents, there are some great tables set up around the first floor with gift ideas for under $200 – just beware of the crowds, this floor is the most difficult to maneuver. Some great gifting ideas are the Chanel Pocket Mirrors ($42), Lafco Winter Wonderland Mini Candle Sets ($85) and Saks Classic Complete Color Spectrum Palettes for Eye, Lips and Cheeks ($65).

As you ascend the escalators up to the big leagues, brace yourself for Designer Wonderland. I was shocked to see the unbelievable (and organized) sale selection from nearly every designer Saks Fifth Avenue carries. Each sale rack is marked with a sign indicating 40% is taken off already reduced sale items upon checkout. On top of this, if you spend between $5,000 – $7,400 you receive $500 in Saks spending vouchers, $7,500-$9,999 you receive $1,000, and anything about $10,000 you receive $2,000.

“At this time either every year, or every other year, I come take advantage of this sale in order to revamp my wardrobe. I’m a member of the Saks Fifth Avenue Club so I utilize a personal shopper. There is an amazing collection of half off items for the female professional from Giorgio Armani and Ralph Lauren, and then some fun items and dresses from designers like Theory,” Jeanne Peterson, a resident from Chester, New Jersey shared.
Surprisingly, the best sale was located on the second floor, home to many top designers.

A massive amount of Stella McCartney items lined the halls of the second floor, everything up to 60% off. Some standouts were the Blue Midnight, Green, and Cream Sweater ($321, orig $895), White Camel Waist Coat ($519) and Hounds Tooth Knee Length Dress ($867).

Ralph Lauren Black Label was also plentiful: cashmere sweaters galore and a fabulous Olive Sleeveless Dress w/ Brown Leather Straps ($394). Donna Karen Casual Luxe Stretch Cotto in Pebble ($322), Calvin Klein G Hamdi Black Wool Jacket ($718), Agnona White Cashmere Hat ($143), were among the best of the second floor selections.

The third floor, also a designer haven, houses selected additional 40% off options from designers like Zac Posen, Philosophy, Bee Queen, Maxx Mara, Arkis, Punto, Escada, Moschino. Additional fabulous finds was the Armani Collezioni’s Simple Ruby Red Short Sleeve Blouse ($219), Piazzo Sempione’s Camel Grey Wool Viscosel ($357), Michael Kors Cape in Black and Ivory ($717), Covertable Dress w/ Zip in Fire Red, by Jean Paul Gaultier ($323) and my absolute favorite find: Jason Wu’s Violet Full Zip Knee Dess ($430). Don’t forget to stop by the Dolce and Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, Chanel, and Caroline Herrera nooks – although only a handful of sales in here, it’s fun to browse.

Floor Four had an array of gowns (funky, glittery, or simple) as well as Ralph Lauren Blue Label, Rachel Zoe, and a selection of Tory Burch wallet and accessories for under $250. The Fifth Floor had a great selection of denim from Current Elliott, Joe’s Jeans, 7 for all Mankind, and Vince, prices reaching as low as $50. Other contemporaries from Vince were worth checking out, as well as the Rinon P Polymembrane Ash Blue Dress from Theory ($80).

The sale on shoes was less than impressive, they don’t offer the same additional 40% off discount, all are “price as marked.” However, there are fun finds from Ash like their Virgin Canvas Buckle Sneakers ($84), Michael Kors Irving Wollabee High Heel is Slate ($206), Kate Spade Poppy Glitter Café ($226) and Elizabeth &James Boot in Navy Suede with Indian Blanket Lining ($275).

If you are brave enough to take on Saks Fifth Avenue (which we all know you are!) then get ready to take on designer discounts with full force. Like Ms. Peterson confirmed, this is the time to revamp your wardrobe, as you won’t see designer deals and steals like this on such an amazing selection for a very long time (unless your favorites are still lingering in the store during their additional sales beginning the 26th, but this is unlikely).

By Caitlin Colford