Project Runway

WHAT: Yoana Baraschi Pop-up Shop

WHY: Shop the latest collection at the Yoana Baraschi Pop-up Shop

The collection is a go-to for women who love a playfully luxe aesthetic and vintage-inspired prints, always in this season’s must-have shades and styles. It has become a favorite of some of Hollywood’s most dynamic women: from burlesque artist Dita Von Teese; to supermodel Heidi Klum, host of Project Runway and modern female icon; to Gossip Girl herself Blake Lively.

WHEN: 2/19 – 2/25

WHERE: Henri Bendel
712 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10019

Once spring hits, we passionate shoppers are overwhelmed by all of the colorfully cute warm weather clothing and accessories that come out, and become too preoccupied with maxing out our credit cards while purchasing beachwear, flowing weekend skirts, and sandals to remember to update our workday wardrobe. Luckily sample sales come to the rescue this week, proving you a healthy serving of discount shopping in New York that will liven up your boring office flare.

When those air conditioners are fired up this week and cranked to the max for the next few months, temperatures can become quite frigid in your non-insulated cubicle. Therefor, you’re going to need a fashionable option to keep at your desk when your bare arms can no longer bear the freezing conditions. Look no further than the White + Warren Sample Sale on Thursday, April 19^th for up to 80% off buttery soft cashmere sweaters that will never go out of style.

For a fashionable warmer weather tote to lug around your lunch, water bottle, and gym clothes, head to the Lauren Merkin Sample Sale beginning this Tuesday, April 17^th and check out her handbags, clutches and accessories for up to 70% off.

Now it’s time for the main event: The clothing!  Starting Tuesday, April 17^th the Elie Tahari 2012 Spring Sample Sale will take place on 5^th Avenue. The be all end all fashion designer of well cut and made women’s suiting and office wear, you are sure to nab some great finds here. Tailored pants and blouses are promised at $59, while classic knit sweaters are $49 and day dresses are $99.

Got your staples at Elie but still need some more pizazz? Saturday has you covered with the Christian Siriano & Lyn Devon Sample Sale. Last season, this sale was a hit amongst shoppers, namely wowed by the styles of newcomer Lyn Devon. Her sale pieces were from her current collection but at rock bottom prices. The quality and freshness of her designs are definitely worth a peek. Have your workweek closet updated and ready to go? Treat yourself to a red carpet worth dress at Project Runway’s Christian Siriano section of this sale.

Everyone dreads Monday mornings, but if you have a successful shopping week behind you, a closet full of new clothing and a bright, trendy new outfit to wear to the office in the morning, things can become a bit more tolerable.

By Caitlin Colford