Milly and Earl

Shoppers! Only a few days to go before the world’s biggest gift giving holiday joyously greets us mid-week. You know what that means: it’s shopping crunch time! The dreadful Christmas Eve mall visit is inevitable, but try to reduce the stressful shopping visit by hitting up the amazing holiday markets New York City has to offer. The best part of all is that they are outside, meaning no hot department stores due to overcrowding. From the Columbus Circle Holiday Market to the Holiday Shops at Bryant Park, there are plenty of options dotted throughout the island. Looking for original and edgy jewelry? Pop down to the Union Square Holiday Market and check out tables from Brooklyn Charm and Milly and Earl.

If you’re looking for designer goodies for your loved ones then don’t miss the last round of sample sales this year.

Botkier Holiday Sample Sale

Here’s your chance to wow someone special in your life with a gorgeous designer handbag. Lasting through the weekend, the Botkier Holiday Sample Sale will feature the brand’s popular designs such as their Capri Satchel for $125 (orig. $495) and their Wanderlust mini for $55 (orig. $195).

WHEN: 12/19 – 12/22; Th-Sun (10-7)
WHERE: 225 Fifth Avenue, between 26th & 27th Street

Earnest Sewn Sample Sale

Perfect for the loved one that marked down a new pair of denim on their wish list, Earnest Sewn is holding a sample sale through New Years Eve within both of their locations, where they are offering all denim for under $100. Since that purchase clearly won’t break the bank, pair the denim gift with a sweater for $50 or t-shirt for $25.

WHEN: 12/19 – 12/31; M-Sat (11-7), Sun (noon-6)
WHERE: 821 Washington Street, at Gansevoort Street &
90 Orchard Street, between Delancey and Broome Streets

Bess Sample Sale

Hit up this sale for the rock stars in your life. Bess, the typically expensive SoHo boutique, is holding a sample sale with slashed prices featuring store favorites such as Studded Converse for $99 (orig. $220) and Studded Combat Boots $99 (orig. $240). If you’re lucky, there may be a ripped and stained t-shirt or two on sale as well. A required taste, sure, but those with said taste will love everything Bess has to offer – holes and all.

WHEN: 12/18 – 12/24; daily (noon-7)
WHERE: 292 Lafayette Street, between Crosby and Houston Streets

Prive Holiday Warehouse Sale

For those who received crumby gifts this year, treat yourself to a little something at Prive’s Holiday Warehouse Sale beginning at 2PM on December 26^th.  Sort through contemporary apparel and accessories at the beautiful Chelsea Market

WHEN: WHEN: 12/26 – 12/31; Th (2-7), F-Mon (11-7), Tue(11-3)
WHERE: Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Avenue, between 15th & 16th Streets

By Caitlin Colford

Image credit: Botkier.com