Wendy Rose Gould

As things (hopefully) cool down, we’re looking to some hot prices. This week’s best sample sale suggestions include Bene Rialto, where you can find plenty of clothing and accessories from myriad designers, Prive’s Warehouse Clearance Sale, where prices are marked up to 80% off retail, and Bian‘s ready-to-wear sample sale, where prices start at an easy $30. Get it, stylish shopper!

Bene Rialto Sample Sale

Heyoo! It’s an elusive Bene Rialto Sample Sale. The fact that these don’t happen all that often means you should be excited. This one is a multi-brand sale boasting myriad designers’ merch (gotta love the variety) for up to 80% off the original price tag. Expect to find apparel and accessories fit for these last weeks of summer, as well as goods that’ll take you well into autumn.

WHEN: 9/1 – 9/3; Tue-Th (11-7)
WHERE: 13 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018.

Prive Warehouse Clearance Sale

The time has come to pencil in the Prive Warehouse Clearance Sale into your calendar, dear shopper. At this one, you’ll find up to 80% off the retail price on both men’s and women’s accessories and apparel (so bring a male friend, or perhaps go with someone in mind). The shopping event takes place at Chelsea Market, starts Wednesday, and runs through the entire weekend, giving you ample time to get there.

WHEN: 9/2 – 9/6; W-Sat (10:30-7), Sun (10:30-5)
WHERE: Chelsea Market. 75 Ninth Avenue, between 15th & 16th Streets, New York, NY 10011.

Bian Sample Sale

Get thyself to the Bian Sample Sale, which promises up to 80% off the brand’s ready-to-wear collection. Prices start at $30 and won’t go higher than $90, so this is definitely a sale that won’t break the bank. Bian’s designs are feminine with a hint of glitz and glamour. Think texture-laden garments with thoughtful, classy details.

WHEN: 8/24 – 9/10; M-Th (11-5)
WHERE: 261 West 35th Street, #203, New York, NY 10001.

By Wendy Rose Gould

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Put on your shopping shoes, stylish readers. This week’s Don’t Miss Sample Sales include a little bit of everything. We’ve got summer duds at the Calypso St. Barth Sample Sale (you’ve got plenty of time to rock that resort wear, babe), men’s and women’s clothing at Scoop, majorly discounted bridal gowns at Nicole Miller, and some much-needed home goods at ABC Carpet + Home.

Calypso St. Barth Sample Sale

Summer ain’t over yet! The Calypso St. Barth Sample Sale is perfectly timed, allowing you to snag some killer deals on clothes you can still wear for at least another month. The sale features 80% off clothing, footwear, accessories and home accessories. Bonus: For $10, get an exclusive early access  on Monday, August 24, 2015 from 4-8PM.  Click here to get it at Gilt City.

WHEN: 8/25 – 8/30; Tue-Th (10-8), F (10-7), Sat (11-7), Sun (11-4)
WHERE: 260 Fifth Avenue, between 28 & 29th Streets, New York, NY 10001. 212.725.5400.

ABC Carpet + Home Bronx Warehouse Sale

Is it time to spruce up your abode? If the answer is even a quasi-yes, we suggested marching over to the heralded ABC Carpet + Home Warehouse Sale, which boasts up to 70% off MSRP on all sorts of home necessities. Up for sale are sofas, sectionals, dining tables, lighting, vintage goods, bedding and rugs.

WHEN: Starts 8/21
WHERE: ABC Carpet & Home Warehouse Outlet. 1055 Bronx River Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472. 718-842-8772.

Scoop NYC Ultimate Closet Warehouse Sale

Here’s the scoop on Scoop‘s upcoming Warehouse sale: Get up to 80% off both men’s and women’s clothing, including sweaters, outerwear, dresses, footwear, purses and denim. Scoop sells a bunch of different brands, and this sale includes goods from Theory, Helmut Lang, Iro, Paul Smith, Missoni and others. Perhaps you can get an early start on your holiday shopping list? Yeah, we’re going there.

WHEN: 8/25 – 9/8; Opening Day Tuesday, August 25th: 9AM – 9PM
M-W (11-8), TH (11-9), F-Sat (11-8), Sun (11-7)
WHERE: Scoop NYC, 473-475 Broadway, between Broome and Grand Streets, New York, NY.

Nicole Miller Bridal Sample Sale

Are wedding bells ringing in the distance? If you’re about to tie the knot, we suggest hitting the Nicole Miller Bridal Sample Sale, which starts on August 27 and runs for only two days. With dresses starting at $150 and up to 75% off the retail price, this is bound to be a big event. Plan accordingly, you soon-to-be blushing bride!

WHEN: 8/27 – 8/29; Th-F (10-8), Sat (10-6)
WHERE: 77 Greene Street, between Spring & Broome Streets, New York, NY 10018.

By Wendy Rose Gould

Image Credit: CalypsoStBarth.com

Hitting NYC and want to walk in the footsteps of your favorite TV characters? Or maybe you’re a resident looking for a new way to spend the afternoon? Why not!

Visiting the hallowed stomping grounds of well-known TV characters makes for an eventful day, a cool date idea, and would certainly earn you brownie points with anyone visiting from out of town.

Fortunately for you, we’ve compiled a list of popular television shows based in NYC, with this post focusing specifically on Brooklyn. Now you can eat where those characters have eaten, sit where they’ve sat, drink from the same cups from which they’ve possible drank, and frolic in the same gardens or down the same sidewalks they’ve too traversed.

GIRLS

We have to start with Lena Dunham’s GIRLS, which as you probably know, airs on HBO. Unlike some shows (ahem), this TV series does film in NYC, and in Brooklyn, to be specific. There, Hannah, Jessa, Marnie and Shoshannah get into their daily mischief.

Fortunately, you can find a surplus of resources to help you walk in their footsteps. In fact, avid watchers of the TV show have gone so far as to Google Map the show’s filming locations, pinning notable destinations for other fans. We’ll direct you to DailyDot, which has this very map of must-hit destinations available to you.

You can also check out the Huffington Post’s “Visit GIRLS” guide, which tells you how to get to Marnie’s Lehmann Maupin Gallery, the Tom & Jerry’s 288 Bar, Magnolia Bakery and Ray’s Cafe Grumpy.

P.S. If you’re able, get yourself to a Bushwick party and dance the night away a la wild girl Jessa.

Another good link to check out is this one, from the Guardian, which gives you the deets of Bushwick’s Country Club, where you can grab a pizza, and Beacon’s closet, which features a giant mural of none other than Lena Dunham’s famous mug. Weird? OK. But probably worth a visit if you’re a big fan.

2 Broke Girls

Sassy Max, played by Kat Dennings, and sweet Caroline, played by Beth Behrs, “reside” in good old Brooklyn and work as waitresses at a dive-y Williamsburg Diner. The show was actually co-created by Sex and the City‘s executive producer, so it’s no surprise that it’s set in good old NYC.

There’s a bit of a controversy on whether or not 2 Broke Girls accurately portrays what it’s like to be broke in Brooklyn, and some even say it’s a portrayal of an outdated version of Brooklyn. But does it really matter? Well, maybe, but today we’re just giving you the info on where the show’s set.

The girls are all over Williamsburg, so that’s where you’ll want to head. From there, well, things get a little iffy. The show technically shoots in Los Angeles, but we recommend grabbing a cupcake at Brookyln Cupcake or Cupcake Land in honor of the girls’ cupcake endeavors. And, to maintain that 2 Broke Girls spirit, get yourself something yummy at Jimmy’s Diner or Shorty’s Diner, and feel free to lament about your lackluster bank account and woeful dating life while you’re chowing down on greasy grub.

Sex and the City

Yep, though SATC has a very “cosmo” vibe to it, parts of the show were shot in Brooklyn. For example, Miranda, after proposing to Steve, decides to move their growing family to the borough. She later upgrades to a house in Brooklyn with new love interest, Robert, after things get serious.

For the record, there are entire Sex and the City tours you can sign up for, but most of the destinations aren’t in Brooklyn. However, some popular SATC destinations include the following:

First, There’s Brooklyn Bridge — technically Lower East Side Manhattan — but we’re including it because it connects to Brooklyn. It’s also one of the cooler destinations in NYC, so you should go there anyway.

Also hit up Junior’s Restaurant, at 386 Flatbush, where Carrie and Big dined. And if you wanna get real deep into SATC fan-dome, check out King’s County Supreme Court at 360 Adams and Johnston Street, where Carrie and Big ventured to tie the knot. I mean, we could also suggest you get married there, yourself, but that may be taking things too far…

By Wendy Rose Gould

It’s that time of week again, dear shoppers: The time when we tell you which sample sales are absolutely worth your time! This week, we recommend you hit up In God We Trust Sample Sale, loaded with indie merch for both men and women. Also on our list is the Cosabella Summer Sample Sale, ideal for anyone on the lingerie hunt, and the RAOUL Sample Sale, which will serve up some seriously gorgeous bags and clothing at major discount. Shop well!

In God We Trust Sample Sale

Gather your gal and man pals and hit up the In God We Trust Sample Sale, which runs both Saturday and Sunday. The sale promises merchandise from plenty of indie labels (we know you love it), and they’ve also got some house brand archives up for dibs. Bonus: sale goers will get a little bubbly, too.

WHEN: 8/8 – 8/9; Sat-Sun (11-7)
WHERE: 70 Greenpoint Avenue, between Franklin and West Streets, Brooklyn, NY. 718-389-3545.

Cosabella Summer Sample Sale

It’s one thing to look good in your outfit du jour, but what’s underneath counts just as much. Get your lingerie and loungewear fix at the Cosabella Summer Sample Sale, which boasts up to 70% off the retail price on both. Also for sale is clothing, swimwear and other. To whet your appetite: Never Say Never Prettie Underwire Bra ($35), Never Say Never Sexie Push Up Bra ($35) and Never Say Never Cutie Thong ($13).

WHEN: 8/9 – 8/11; Sun (11-7), M-Tue (11-8)
WHERE: Cosabella NY Flagship Store and Showroom. 220 Lafayette Street, between Spring and Kenmare Streets, New York, NY 10012.

RAOUL Sample Sale

Last on our Don’t Miss list is the RAOUL Sample Sale, which is a must hit if you’re in the market for basically any women’s apparel item, or accessories. For sale are tops, dresses, pants, skirts and shoes. Some teaser items include belts for $10 and leather jackets and dresses for $250. We love RAOUL for their standout prints, fine craftsmanship and seriously gorgeous leather apparel, bags and accessories.

WHEN: 8/10 – 8/13; M-Th (10-4:30)
WHERE: 70 West 40th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, 12th Floor, New York, NY.

By Wendy Rose Gould

Image Credit: Cosabella.com