Wendy Rose Gould

Deck yourself with dripping jewelry, fa la lalala, la lalala! Tis the season to be glam, fa la lalala, la lalala! Perhaps we’re a little too into the holiday spirit, but there’s no shame in relishing in the season’s festivities. You can do the same, courtesy of this week’s roundup of Don’t Miss Sample Sales. The theme, as you probably guessed, is December glam. Adrienne Landau’s fur, Bitta Design Group’s jewelry, White + Warren’s cashmere and Moleskine’s leather notebooks will certainly help you reach your glam goals.

Adrienne Landau Holiday Fur Sample & Stock Sale

Get your fur fix at the Adrienne Landau Holiday Fur Sample & Stock Sale, which starts this Sunday and runs through next Thursday. While you’re decking yourself out with luxury fur apparel and accessories, consider nabbing a gift from someone who’d appreciate the same. The sale will feature fur fests, fur jackets, fur scarves, fur blankets and fur pillows.

WHEN: 12/13 – 12/17; Sun (11-5), M-Th (10-6)
WHERE: Adrienne Landau Showroom. 519 8th Avenue, between 35th and 36th Streets, 21st Floor, New York, NY.

White + Warren Holiday Sample Sale

Even if you’re not one for the holly jolly-ness of the holidays, you have to admit that the cooler weather makes for a prime opportunity to wear glorious, glorious cashmere. The White + Warren Holiday Sample Sale has got you covered on that front. It promises up to 70% off the soft stuff.

WHEN: 12/14 – 12/16; M-Tue (8-7), W (8-noon)
WHERE: White + Warren Showroom. 80 West 40th Street, between 5th & 6th Avenues, 3rd Floor, New York, New York 10018.

Bitta Design Group Winter Sample Sale

Complete your holiday outfits with some glitzy, Italian fine jewelry by Bitta Design Group. The sale boasts up to 70% off the retail price on seriously divine earrings, rings, pendants, necklaces, cuffs and bracelets made of platinum and gold decked out with precious and semi-precious gemstones.

WHEN: 12/16 – 12/17; W-Th (10-7)
WHERE: Lowes Regency Hotel. 540 Park Avenue, between 61st & 62nd Street, New York, NY.

Moleskine Sample Sale

If there’s one universally appreciated gift, it has to be a journal. And if that journal comes bound in beautiful leather and is crafted with utmost care, even better. Pick up a selection for yourself and for those on your gift-buying list at the Moleskine blowout sale. It runs for one day only, so plan accordingly. The earlier you get there, the better.

WHEN: 12/14; M (10-5)
WHERE: 210 Eleventh Avenue, between 24th & 25th Streets, Suite 1004, New York, NY.

By Wendy Rose Gould

Image Credit: bittadesigns.com

If you haven’t already, it’s time to really start thinking about your winter wardrobe. Fortunately for you, this week’s roundup of Don’t Miss Sample Sales has got you pretty much covered (literally). You’ll find luxurious fur at Landau, plenty of cozy cashmere at 360Cashmere and stylish gloves that’ll also keep your fingers warm at Portolano. That’s just the start of it, though.

Portolano Sample Sale

We’ll start this trifecta of winter wonderland wear off with a sample sale from Portolano. Here you’ll be able to indulge in myriad cold-weather accessories at a discounted price, including leather gloves, ponchos and Emilio Cavallini Hosiery. Also for sale are cashmere coordinates, home goods, sweaters, and various small leather necessities.

WHEN: 12/3 – 12/18; M-F (10-6)
WHERE: 15 West 37th Street, 2nd floor, New York, NY.

360Cashmere & Skull Cashmere Sample Sale

Keep yourself toasty warm in a garment – or two – from the 360Cashmere and Skull sample sale. This one boasts up to 65% off the retail price and runs through the week. If you’re not personally in the market for cashmere, then consider gifting some. Nobody can say no to cashmere…at least we can’t.

WHEN: 11/30 – 12/11; M-F (10-5)
WHERE: 231 West 39th Street, Suite 1001, New York, NY 10018.

Adrienne Landau Holiday Fur Sample & Stock Sale

You know what else makes a great gift? Fur, of course. Especially for those people in your life who enjoy the finer things. The Adrienne Landau Holiday Fur Sample & Stock Sale will feature luxury apparel and accessories, including fur vests, fur jackets, fur scarves and more. There will also be home goods up for grabs, not limited to fur blankets and pillows.

WHEN: 12/13 – 12/17; Sun (11-5), M-Th (10-6)
WHERE: Adrienne Landau Showroom. 519 8th Avenue, between 35th and 36th Streets, 21st Floor, New York, NY.

By Wendy Rose Gould

Image Credit: AdrienneLandau.com

Welcome to the full throttle throes of the holidays, Stylish City shoppers! Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it’s time to really focus on all that shopping. Fortunately for you, every retailer is vying for your dollars, so expect some eyebrow-raising deals and discounts in these busy weeks leading up to Christmas.

This week’s roundup of Don’t Miss Sample Sales is curated with the young sample sale connoisseur in mind. Have fun shopping for yourself or for another!

Madewell Sample Sale

Back by popular demand is the Madewell Sample Sale, so count your blessings. This one runs for nearly a week and promises deals on all sorts of goods for women. You can shop for women’s apparel, accessories, purses and shoes. It’s the perfect sale to buy clothing and accessories for all those upcoming holiday soirees.

WHEN: 12/1 – 12/6; Tue-Sat (10-8), Sun (11-5)
WHERE: 151 Wooster Street, between Houston & Prince Streets, New York, NY 10011.

J.Crew Sample Sale

The J.Crew Sample Sale is a good one for crossing off your holiday gift list items. Here you’ll have access to the retailer’s fall and winter collections for women, men and kiddos marked up to 60% off the normal price. We expect prices to match last summer’s sample sale tags, which started at $25 for tops and $30 for dresses. There are two locations with one being for menswear only.

WHEN: 12/1 – 12/6; Tue-Sat (10-8), Sun (11-5)
WHERE: Women and Crewcuts – 260 Fifth Avenue, between 28 & 29th Streets, New York, NY 10001.
Men – 43 Wooster Street, between Broome & Grand Streets, New York, NY.

Zadig & Voltaire Sample Sale

This sale also features goods for both men and women with prices marked up to 60% off. Merchandise comes from Zadig & Voltaire‘s fall and winter 2015 collections and includes clothing, footwear and accessories. Some sample items to whet your shoppetite: women’s apparel and leather pieces for $75 from $250, accessories, including leather boots for $55 from $210, and men’s apparel and outwear for $85 to $250.

WHEN: 11/29 – 12/2; Sun (10-5), M-W (11-7)
WHERE: 261 West 36th Street, 2nd floor, between 7th and 8th Avenues, New York, NY.

Mackage Sample Sale

If 60% off still isn’t good enough for you, how does 80% off sound? Mackage, which specializes in outerwear and purses, is putting on a sample sale that promises just that. Some teaser items include the Shanti, an off-white wool coat, for $140 from $695, the Chaska, a coral down coat for $350 from $750, and Loryn, a black handbag for $120 from $395. P.S. Bring old coats to donate at their coat drive and you’ll be entered to win a handbag worth $495.

WHEN: 12/2 – 12/5; W (1-9), Th-F (10-7), Sat (10-4)
WHERE: 260 West 39th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10018.

Eberjey Holiday Sample Sale

We may have found the perfect gift from you to your significant other, courtesy of Eberjey‘s glorious selection of lingerie. This sample sale boasts up to 70% off retail prices on some of Eberjey’s best sellers. This Holiday Sample Sale runs for one day only, so plan accordingly. Also note that you have to RSVP to [email protected].

WHEN: 12/4; F (9-7)
WHERE: 183 Madison Avenue, Suite 1215, New York, NY 10016.

By Wendy Rose Gould

Image Credit: JCrew.com

It’s a good week for sample sales, dear shopper. This week’s don’t miss roundup includes some salivating discounts on Manolo Blahnik footwear, a hot selection of La Perla lingerie and office appropriate clothing from Lafayette 148. And while you’re at it, check out the accessories at the Alexis Bittar sample sale and the linens at FRETTE.

Manolo Blahnik Sample Sale at UConn

If you missed the one-day NYC Manolo Blahnik Sample Sale, you have an additional opportunity to take advantage of discounted prices on the designer’s coveted footwear. The catch is that you have to be in Connecticut… but still! This Manolo Blahnik Sample Sale takes place at UConn’s West Hartford campus and features numerous sizes and prices ranging between $150 and $450 (from $400 to $2500). Money raised goes to UConn’s animal science students interested in dairy production or manufacturing.

WHEN: 11/14; Sat (9-4)
WHERE: UConn School of Social Work. 85 Lawler Road, West Hartford, CT.

La Perla Fall 2015 Sample Sale

We mentioned this sale in last week’s edition of Don’t Miss Sample Sales, and we’re here to remind you again. This luxury lingerie bonanza kicks off on Sunday, November 8, and continues through Saturday the 14. Discounts reach up to 75% off, so now’s the time to pounce (both on deals and on someone special, which you’ll feel more inclined to do in something sexy, we’re sure).

WHEN: 11/8 – 11/14; Sun (noon-7), M-Sat (11-7)
WHERE: 43 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10013.

Lafayette 148 New York Fall 2015 Warehouse Sale

If your office wear collection could use a little makeover, this is the sample sale for you. Lafayette 148 promises tons of fall styles marked up to 75% off the retail price. Teaser items include Skirts, Shorts & Pants for $50, Dresses & Jackets for $80, Coats for $100 to $300, Vests for $60 to $100 and cashmere starting at $60. Handbags and accessories will also be for sale.

WHEN: 11/12 – 11/13; Th (9-7), F (9-6)
WHERE: 148 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor, between Howard & Grand Street, New York, NY 10013. 646-922-1799.

Piazza Sempione Warehouse Blowout Sale

We told you this was a great week for sample sales! The Piazza Sempione Warehouse Sale boasts a whopping 80% off tons of the designer’s merchandise, including their outerwear, evening apparel and sportswear. Numerous sizes are available and try ons are allowed. This is a massive sale, so give yourself plenty of time to look around.

WHEN: 11/9 – 11/12; M (noon-6), Tue-W (10-6), Th (10-3)
WHERE: 37 West 57th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY. 212-920-1211.

Alexis Bittar Fall 2015 Sample Sale

You’ve got the outerwear, the formal wear and the office wear. Now you can accessorize all of the above with a little help from the Alexis Bittar Sample Sale, where you’ll find up to 70% off the retail price on numerous eye-catching must-haves. Teasers include the encrusted draping bib for $125 from $295, the crystal encrusted panther ring for $125 from $275, brilliant cut baguette stepped cocktail for $75 from $195, and mirrored Amazonite doublets and enamel accented Bedarra Hinge for $150 from $445.

WHEN: 11/10 – 11/15; Tue-Th (10-8), F (9-7), Sat (10-6)
WHERE: 151 Wooster Street, between Houston and Prince Streets, New York, NY 10012.

FRETTE Sample & Stock Sale

Having guests over the holidays? Looking to spruce up your own bedroom? Or maybe you’re shopping for gifts? Whatever the case may be, we suggest you peruse the FRETTE Linen Sample and Stock Sale this week.

WHEN: 11/15 – 11/19; Sun (10-6), M-W (9-6), Th (8am-noon)
WHERE: Roosevelt Hotel – Sutton Suite. 45 East 45th Street, Second Floor, between Madison and Vanderbuilt Avenues. New York, NY.

By Wendy Rose Gould

Image Credit: PiazzaSempione.com