Wendy Rose Gould

You may have just spent the last couple weeks dealing with snow, but the fashion world is quickly moving onto spring. That fact is apparent in this week’s selection of Don’t Miss Sample Sales. For example, you’ll find gorgeous evening gowns at Alice and Olivia (perfect for all those spring rooftop soirees) and plenty of spring-approved rompers, dresses and tops at Yumi Kim. Also featured this week: bags from Joy Gryson and fine jewelry from Paul Morelli.

As an aside, we’re still getting information about the C21 Sample Sales and will update our Facebook and Twitter pages as we get more information. Stay tuned!

Alice and Olivia by Stacey Bendet Sample Sale

If you have any formal events coming up in the foreseeable future, we highly recommend a trip to the Alice and Olivia Sample Sale. There, seriously luxurious, earn-you-compliments gowns and formal wear can be found for up to 70% off the retail price. For those unfamiliar with the brand, Alice and Olivia is known for their contemporary, but wearable, clothing. Think lots of prints and lots of texture.

WHEN: 2/2 – 2/5; Tue-Th (8-9), F (8-6)
WHERE: C21 Edition. 21 Dey Street, between Broadway & Church Street, New York, NY 10007.

Joy Gryson Sample Sale

Handbags, get your handbags! There’s plenty to be found at the upcoming Joy Gryson Sample Sale. This sale promises up to 80% off the designer’s utilitarian-meets-stylish bags. Perhaps you’ll find a handbag that inspires your 2016 spring wardrobe?

WHEN: 2/1 – 2/7; M-W (11-7), Th (11-8), F-Sat (11-7), Sun (noon-6)
WHERE: 106 Franklin Street, between Church Street and W Broadway, New York, NY. 212-925-2511.

Paul Morelli Sample Sale

After you snag a gown — or two — at the Alice and Olivia event, consider making a trip to the Paul Morelli Sample Sale. It takes place a couple days later on February 7, 8 and 9, and will feature a stunning selection of fine jewelry from the designer’s collection. This sample sale is put on by Shelly and Renee Productions.

WHEN: 2/7 – 2/9; Sun (noon-5), M-Tue (10-6)
WHERE: 895 Madison Avenue, Corner of 72nd and Madison, New York, NY 10021, 212-920-1211.

Yumi Kim Sample Sale

We’re loving the teaser prices for the upcoming Yumi Kim Sample Sale. For example, the designer’s tops will be priced at $50 and dresses and rompers will only be $75. Yumi Kim’s designs are very warm-weather appropriate. She likes to play with breezy, easy-to-wear fabrics, floral prints and feminine silhouettes and colors.

WHEN: 2/1 – 2/7; Daily (11-8)
WHERE: Chelsea Market. 75 Ninth Avenue, between 15th and 16th Streets, New York, NY.

By Wendy Rose Gould

Image Credit: aliceandolivia.com

If there were a theme to this week’s roundup of Don’t Miss Sample Sales, it’d have to be “Big Variety, One Place”. Two of the sales we’re featuring this week include the Editorialist Sample Sale and the Scoop NYC Ultimate Closet Clean-Up Sale, both of which feature numerous top designers with price tags slashed up to 85%. The Brora Cashmere Items Sale features a variety of cashmere necessities — buy some for this year and for next!

Brora Cashmere Items Sale

Get your fix of cashmere accessory necessities at the Brora Cashmere Items Sale. The event lasts through the end of the month and promises hot deals on cozy cardigans, sweaters, gloves, socks and other items. The best part about buying now is that you’ll get a good deal and still have plenty of time to wear them this winter.

WHEN: 1/15 – 1/31; M-Sat (10-6), Sun (noon-5)
WHERE: 1204 Madison Avenue, New York, NY.

Editorialist Sample Sale

The Editorialist Sample Sale is one of those events you should bring a friend to and make a whole day out of it. The sale features up to 70% off top designer brands, including Phillip Lim, Alexandre Birman, Aquazzura, Jason Wu, Oscar de la Renta, Nina Ricci, Sophia Webster, Tabitha Simmons and plenty of others.

WHEN: 1/21 – 1/22; Th-F (10-5)
WHERE: 381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1112, between 26th & 27th Streets, New York, NY.

Scoop NYC Ultimate Closet Clean-Up Sale

The Scoop NYC Ultimate Closet Clean-Up Sale is another big one that promises major markdowns on numerous designers. In fact, you can get up to 85% savings on merchandise for both men and women. Brands included: Scoop, Rebecca Taylor, Helmut Lang, Alice + Olivia, Missoni, Rag & Bone, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Citizens of Humanity, and Zac Posen.

WHEN: Starts 1/21. Opening day 1/21, Th (9-8). Mon–Sat (11–8), Sat (11-7)
WHERE: Scoop NYC. 473 Broadway, between Broome and Grand Streets, New York, NY 10013. 212.925.3539.

By Wendy Rose Gould

Image Credit: aliceandolivia.com

Happy New Year, stylish shoppers! However you spent the holidays, and whatever it is that you’ve resolved to doing for the new year, we hope that your shopping spirit has been reinvigorated. This week’s roundup of Don’t Miss Sample Sales features men’s and women’s merchandise at Rag & Bone, tons of shoe options at the Shoe-Inn Warehouse Sale, and a plethora of brands to choose from at Otte.

Rag & Bone Sample Sale

Nab up to 60% off the retail price on selections for both men and women at this five-day sale. If you’re in the market for clothing, accessories or footwear, you’ll definitely want to hit this one up. At the most recent sample sale, which took place in June, dresses were priced at $185 and jeans were as low as $85.

WHEN: 1/13 – 1/17; W-F (10:30-8), Sat (11-7), Sun (11-3)
WHERE: 410 West 16th Street, between Ninth and Tenth Avenues, New York NY.

OTTE Warehouse Sale

You’ve certainly got options at the Otte Warehouse Sale. Brands featured include A.L.C, Alexander Wang, Carven, IRO, Rag & Bone, Isabel Marant Etoile, Suno, among others. Expect to find up to 60% off on women’s apparel, shoes and accessories. Teasers include the Acne Paynton Wrap Skirt: $248 (orig. $620), Rag & Bone Esme Leather Clog: $190 (orig. $475), and Thakoon Fur Trim Coat: $516 (orig. $1,290).

WHEN: 1/14 – 1/31; Daily (11-7)
WHERE: OTTE Nolita. 281 Mott Street, New York, NY. 212-925-0200.

Shoe-Inn Warehouse Sale

If you didn’t get your fix of shoes at the Otte Warehouse Sale, perhaps the Shoe-Inn Warehouse Sale will sate your footwear needs. This annual event, which takes place at the Penn Plaza Pavilion, promises a variety of shoes and boots. There you’ll also find accessories and handbags.

WHEN: 1/11 – 1/15; M-F (9-7)
WHERE: Penn Plaza Pavilion. 401 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10001.

By Wendy Rose Gould

Image Credit: OtteNY.com

‘Tis the season for… last minute shopping! We hear you, procrastinators, and we’re answering your call with this week’s round up of Don’t Miss Sample Sales. The sales we’re featuring this week lend themselves particularly well toward those incomplete holiday shopping lists.

For example, we’ve got the ever elusive TOCCA and Stila sample sales, ideal for those who love makeup and perfume. The Jennifer Tyler Sample Sale promises some cozy scarves (always a holiday favorite), and Bloomingdale’s will help you (or a friend) decorate their home with some major markdowns on gorgeous rugs.

Jennifer Tyler Sample Sale

Looking for cashmere? You’ll find plenty of the soft stuff at the Jennifer Tyler Sample Sale. Up for sale: gorgeous printed scarves and cashmere accessories to luscious cashmere sweaters. Teasers include Jennifer Tyler’s Infinity crochet style scarves at $35 and her hand embroidered Henley tunic for $50, from $195.

WHEN: 12/18 – 12/21; F-Sat (10-7), Sun (noon-6), M (10-7)
WHERE: The Surrey Hotel. 20 East 76th Street, at Madison, New York, NY. 212.288.3700 (during show). 800.441.7743 (info. anytime).

TOCCA Sample Sale

Beauty products, fragrances, candles, diffusers and even clothing are up for grabs at the upcoming TOCCA Sample Sale. The sale promises up to 80% off and some teaser items include the Liliana EDP for $45 from $68, and the Wisteria dress for $125 from $426. TOCCA does an incredible job where fragrances are concerned (home or otherwise), so keep that in mind as you plan out your shopping trips this week.

WHEN: 12/21 – 12/23; Mon (9-8), Tue-W (10-8)
WHERE: 260 Fifth Avenue, between 28th and 29th Streets, New York, NY 10001. 212-725-5400.

Stila Cosmetics Sample Sale

Get excited about this one, especially if you have any makeup lovers on your shopping list. The entire line — yes, the whole kit and caboodle — of Stila Cosmetics is discounted at the Stila Cosmetics Sample Sale. For example, the popular (and seriously worth it) Stay All Day liquid eyeliners in periwinkle, turquoise and cobalt are $5, from $22. The Stay All Day vinyl lip gloss in hot pink, merlot and nude are also $5, from $24.

WHEN: 12/21 – 12/23; Mon (9-8), Tue-W (10-8)
WHERE: 260 Fifth Avenue, between 28th and 29th Streets, New York, NY 10001. 212-725-5400.

Bloomingdale’s Rug Warehouse Sale

OK, so rugs aren’t exactly a giftable item (though we aren’t going to stop you if that’s your objective). We’re putting this warehouse sale on the list because there are some seriously killed deals to be had. Also, maybe you’re looking to spruce up your own home for the holidays, or as part of a new year’s resolution. Expect discounts up to 80% on over 8,000 rugs.

WHEN: 12/26 – 1/3; M-Sat (10-7), Sun (11-7)
WHERE: Metropolitan Pavilion. 125 West 18th Street, New York, NY.

By Wendy Rose Gould

Image Credit: TOCCA.com