Sample Sales NYC: August 12-18, 2013

Who: BaubleBar End of Summer Sample Sale
What: BaubleBar is cleaning out their studio with statement jewelry at a deep discount. Must RSVP at http://bbsohosale.eventbrite.com/
When: August 12-14, 2013. Mon-Wed 10am-8pm
Where: 131 Greene St (b/n Prince & Houston)

Who: ABC Carpet & Home Bronx Summer Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 75% off retail prices on furniture, rugs, lighting, linens, and accessories.
When: August 10-September 8, 2013. Mon-Sat 10am—7pm, Sun 11am-6pm.
Where: 1055 Bronx River Ave (b/n Watson Ave and Bruckner Blvd) 718-842-8772

Who: Lauren Merkin
What: Up to 70% off retail prices on handbags, clutches, and accessories. Sydney totes $225 (was $525), Mini Marlow denim and camel clutches $175 (was $325), and the Vivi Coral Shimmer Croco clutch is $125 (was $295). New small leather goods start at $15, and items in the bargain boxes start at $20.
When: August 13-15, 2013. Tues-Thurs 11am-7pm
Where: 231 W 29th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave), suite 201, 212-239-2459

Who: Cynthia Rowley Summer Sample Sale in Montauk
What: Snag the NYC based designer's clothing at a great price. Crew Neck Sweaters were $295, now $109. Confetti Shorts were $145, now $99. Jeweled Collar Trophy Dress was $595, now $99. Double knit dresses are buy one for $99, get a second style for $49.
When: August 14-18, 2013. Wed-Sun 11am-8pm
Where: 696 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY. 631-668-8077.

Who: No. 6
What: Up to 70% off retail prices on vintage womenswear and shoes.
When: August 15-17, 2013. Thurs—Fri noon-7pm, Sat noon—5pm.
Where: 6 Centre Market Place (b/n Broome and Grand St). 212-226-5759.

Who: Scoop NYC Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 85% off retail prices on menswear and womenswear. Women's brands include Rag & Bone, Helmut Lang, IRO, Alice and Olivia, Phillip Lim, Roberto Cavalli, Current Elliot, Alexander Wang, Ved, SEA, and Pierre Balmain. Men's brands include Gant by Michael Bastian, Paul Smith, Rag and Bone, Dsquared, John Varvatos, Martin Margiela and Etro.
When: August 15-September 2, 2013. Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm.
Where: 430 West 14th St (b/n 9th Ave and Washington St) 212-633-6535. Also online at http://www.scoopnyc.com/sale.html

Who: Kisan Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off on their Spring/Summer '13 collections. Women's brands: Vanessa Bruno, Tsumori Chisato, Giada Forte, Pas de Calais, Pedro Garcia, Jerome Dreyfuss and much more. For kids: Bonpoint, Bonbon, Simple Kids, Finger in the Nose and much more… Shop in store and online.
When: August 2-14, 2013. Mon-Sat 11am-7pm. Sun 12pm-6pm.
Where: 125 Greene St (b/n Prince St & Houston) 212-475-2470.

Ongoing Sales:
Who: Seize Sur Vingt
What: Up to 80% off retail on menswear. Jackets now $150-$400 (was up to $2500), suits $200-$800 (was up to $3500), shirts $60-$90 (was $150-$400), sweaters $60-$160 (was $180-$380), pants are $80-$120 (was $240-$450), polo shirts $55 (was up to $130), ties are $45 (from up to $140), shoes are $120-$150 (from $340-$580). Full suits also available.
When: From August 2-15, 2013. Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm.
Where: 78 Greene St (b/n Spring and Broome St) 212-625-1620

Who: Dalaga
What: Up to 80% off retail prices on women's clothing and accessories. Designer brands on sale include Alexandra Grecco, Krystalrae, BB Dakota, and Ark & Co. Receive a free Dalaga-exclusive leather necklace handmade by owner Michelle Mangiliman with purchase of more than $100, August 9-11 only, or while supplies last.
When: August 9-31, 2013. Mon-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 12pm-7pm.
Where: 150 Franklin St (b/n Kent St and Greenpoint Ave) 718-389-4049

Upcoming Sales:
Who: The Bridal Garden
What: Take an extra 35%-50% off already-reduced bridal gowns. Prices range from $495 to $1495. Designers include Vera Wang, Ulla Maija, Junko Yoshioka, Angel Sanchez and Lela Rose. Proceeds benefit education for disadvantaged children in NYC. By appointment only.
When: August 22-23, 2013. Daily noon-6:30pm.
Where: 54 West 21st St (b/en 5th and 6th Ave), Suite 901. 212-252-0661.

Bauble Bar Pop-Up Shop in Soho

Have you been to Bauble Bar's pop-up shop in Soho yet? Before wedding madness took over I had a chance to stop by last month to take a peep at the online e-tailer's spacious set-up on Greene Street.

Whether you're looking for that great statement necklace or just some every day essential, there's a lot to covet at at the pop-up. If you have questions about buying costume jewelry online, this is your perfect chance if you're in the NYC area to see the goods in person. The pop-up shop will be featuring the same items that are available online through August 13, 2013. 

In addition to jewelry, there are a number of fun events happening and the next one features one of our favorite crafty ladies, Jenni Radosevich of I Spy DIY. So if you're around this Wednesday, July 17th, stop by for a chance to DIY with Jenni, sip Godiva cocktails and receive a complimentary leather pouch for attending. Just make sure you RSVP to rsvp@rmo-weatherly.com.

If you can't make the event, the pop-up is open Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm and Sundays 11am-7pm.

Sample Sale Report: Lee Angel

If I seem a little M.I.A. lately I have been. It's just 9 days until I get married so I've been filling my time with anything but sample sales and crafting up a DIY storm in my spare time. However as history has taught me some sample sales are too good to be missed and I stopped by the Lee Angel Sample Sale in Soho last night to find great prices on the signature collection in addition to bargain basement pricing on a plethora of other accessories. Winning!

The Lee Angel signature collection which usually tops $150 per piece was at the best price that I can remember seeing it with necklaces for $20, Bracelets for $15 and Earrings for $10. At a sale when nothing tops $20, you can afford to get carried away.

The Lee Angel collections featured had a black heavy group, a multi color ethnic group, a frosted silver heavy group, a glittering gold group and a pearl group.

As for everything else at the sale? The world is your oyster with most everything from necklaces, earrings and bracelets at just $5 a pop.

Statement bib necklaces in smoked crystal beads, faux pearl baubles and chain link items that are made for the likes of "Loft", "J.Crew" and "Gap" are now just $5 each. Most items are not marked but in the rare case that you find a tagged item, they snip the tag before purchase.
If  $5 a pop is too steep, they have even cheaper offerings available with items from American Eagle at 2 for $5! Seriously it doesn't get much better than this. I ended up buying some fun baubles to use for my wedding's photobooth that had a "Great Gatsby" feel, including glittery headband and a feather necklace here.

Who: Lee Angel Sample Sale
What: Save up to 70% off. $5 Bins with bangles, earrings necklaces from J. Crew and many other brands.
When: June 19-21, 2013. Wed-Thurs 11am-7pm Fri 10am-5pm
Where: 524 Broadway (nr Spring Street) 6th Floor

Sample Sale Report: Lulu Frost

I stopped by the Lulu Frost sample sale last night before closing and it was moderately crowded at the sale. Ladies were busy filling up their trays with baubles galore and I noticed quite a few leaving with Lulu Frost shopping bags. Unlike most sample sales where you walk away with a brown paper bag, at this one they give you the real deal.



The sale abounded with statement jewelry galore and if you are a fan of Lulu Frost's unique aesthetic which combines the best elements of estate, vintage and modern jewelry to create new classics with a grand Great Gatsby sort of feel.

The sample sale had a relaxed vibe in spite of the crowds and encouraged ladies to be social by tagging @Lulu_Frost and the hashtag #LFSampleSale on Instagram for a special coupon code redeemable for your next purchase.


Prices started at $20 and go up to $225 but aside from the bangles that were $20 for thin ones and $30 for thick ones I didn't spy much at this end of the price spectrum aside from plenty of choices in chain and leather bracelets. Items are marked by color coded string/ribbon carefully tied around each item. The majority of what I wanted was in the $115-$225 category. If you can't make it to the sale, what I've discovered is that a few of the pieces are available at the online sample sale for the same price.

For the necklaces above, the necklace with all the faces is $225, the medallion beside it is $115. Sparkly earrings are $45-75. The necklace with triangles is $115, the lion necklace is $130.

While prices are significantly reduced from retail it is still a bit of a splurge for this sale. However if you have been wanting to snag some Lulu Frost, now is your chance!

Who: Lulu Frost Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% jewelry
When: May 16-17, 2013. Thus 12pm-8pm, Fri 10am-7pm
Where: 12 E 20th St (b/n 5th & Park Ave)

Kensie Jewelry Party

A few weeks ago I was invited to hang out and have a drink, while scoping out the latest jewelry collection from Kensie. Bloggers mingled over treats from both Crumbs Cupcakes and Baked by Melissa. We were also treated to our choice of a pair of super cute Kensie Jeans or lingerie for attending the party (Full disclosure: I was gifted a pair of bright blue skinny jeans).

I learned that Kensie's jewelry collection is pretty darn adorable but also quite affordable with prices starting at just $16 and nothing over $58! There were plenty of pieces that I thought would make great additions to any wardrobe.

Bracelets with chevron patterns are modern and bold. The fringe necklace adds a lot of drama to any outfit for $58.

Tassel beaded necklaces and bib necklaces are playful and add a fun touch of glamor.

Horn shaped jewels and bracelets give a rock and roll vibe.


Meanwhile the Stone Frontal Necklace in bold pop colors was one of my favorite pieces. It retails for $48 and is sure to brighten up your wardrobe for Spring.

Bright colored pendants are now $38, while the triangular necklace that has a bit of a tribal feel is $28.

Rhinestone bracelets are $24 while the elasticized bracelets are $18 a pop.

You can purchase Kensie jewelry at a Macy's or Lord & Taylor near you.

3-D Jewelry Print-a-Thon

When I first heard about 3-D printing from my fiance, I didn't really realize the implications of what it would mean for the world of fashion and the world in general. The idea that a printer could create designs that were real and of just about anything was completely foreign to me and I could not even imagine what the results would look like until I saw Iris Van Herpen's 3-D printed designs in January. So naturally when my friends at Small Girls PR invited me to check out a 3-D jewelry print-a-thon at the Ace Hotel I jumped on it.


The print-a-thon featured Jewelry designers like Ten Thousand Things, Ursa Major, Verameat, In God We Trust, Lindsey Adelman, Anna Sheffield, Chris Habana, Kostika Spaho, thefuturefuture and Duan Scott. These designers paired with the creative technologists to create sustainable 3-d designs forged out of nylon powder.





As great as it was to see the results I was also fascinated by the process. There were machines by
Shapeways and MakerBot printing some of the jewelry designs before my very eyes. The process was slow and I only witnessed 1% of a bracelet completed as I stood for a few minutes before a printer but it was fascinating to see something so detailed being created before my very eyes. Designs that are incredibly intricate was being created 1 layer at a time. The size of each layer printed is 100-microns  - which is pretty much equivalent to the thickness of a sheet of paper. Pretty incredible when you think about it. The finished product had a dry light hand that felt unlike your average piece of polished plastic. There was a rawness to it, despite the smooth edges. Some of the designs were also created in metals - although I'm not sure how that worked. Perhaps a prototype was created before being cast into metal


My favorite piece of the day was the printed skull that looked as delicate as lace. As technology advances I have no doubt that we will be seeing more and more of the technology popping up in our wardrobes and in our everyday lives.