Inside the Sam Edelman Handbag Sample Sale

UPDATE: Prices reduced for the rest of the day:
Odette Saddle Bag in Terracota NOW $50
Hugo Messenger in Cafe Au Lait NOW $75
Armand Satchel in Cafe Au Lait and Nuit NOW $75
Marianne Tote in Nuit & Python Naturelle NOW $100

Thanks to the folks at The Savvy Co we get a good look at what’s inside the Sam Edelman Handbag Sample Sale.  Merchandise looks well organized and there appear to be table after table of well laid out merchandise.  There is a fair assortment of color and quite a number of faux python and pop color purses.
If you need a wallet, you can snag one for $50 or less!  These wallets normally retail for $148.
As for the handbags you’ll find things like the Hugo Messenger from the Spring/Summer 2012 Marais Collection in soft cowhide leather with a top handle with an adjustable crossbody strap for $125, was $398.  Or the Armand Satchel in soft, lightly textured cowhide leather featuring whip stitched trim, zip pulls, and hardware accents for $125, was $398.  The Marianne Tote in soft cowhide leather with whip stitched trim and studded hardware is $125, was $428.  You can snag a Odette Saddle Bag from the Spring/Summer 2012 Parisian Street Collection in woven linen shell with perforated leather trim and Turnlock closure for $75, was $298.  If faux leather is more your style Genevieve Zippered Tote in faux snake Caribbean Python Print is just $35, was $128.

Who: Sam Edelman Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off handbags. Messenger bags are $100 (was $350) and leopard crossbody bags are $75 (were $298).
When: June 12-14, 2012. Tues 8am-8pm, Wed 10am-8pm, Thurs 8am-6pm
Where: 144 5th Ave - 2nd floor (b/n 19th and 20th St).

Sample Sale Report: Botkier, May 2012

The Botkier Sample Sale is amongst the small handful of sales I make sure that I never miss. If you get there early there is no telling what sort of delicious gems you can unearth on a sample table or what purse from stock is going to suddenly steal your heart and open up your wallet. Since I’m currently on the job hunt I am fighting myself against running over tomorrow morning to snatch up a few beauties.

Thanks to the wonderful folks at 260 Sample Sale I got to have a peek inside the sale tonight before the crowds are sure to attack the perfectly laden tables.
 
As per usual there is a photo pricing guide posted on walls that take you from $125 for smaller pieces like the Evans Clutch to the Turner iPad Case to Charlotte Crossbody. $150 will take you into the slightly larger Nicola and Stella clutches and the Leela Satchel.


For $175 you can get the 2 tone Phoenix clutch or the covetable Misha iPad Case. $225-$250 will get you small satchels, totes or shoulder bags. I am personally a huge fan of the Eden Small Satchel. $250-295 you can snag the full size satchels and hobo bags. At the top end of the price spectrum $375, you can get the Eden Hobo in select colors and Turner Weekender.

If you are interested in Small Leather Goods there is a selection by checkout that indicates all stock pieces are $75, however there are several samples amongst the mix and I spotted $15 pouches, $25 wristlets and $50 wallets.  Perfect for gifting.

As for the shoes you can get an AMAZING bargain at all flats and sandals are priced at $50 while all pumps and wedges are $75 – but the catch is that all the shoes are pretty much a size 7 save for a few that are tucked away in boxes.  The sample shoes upon closer examination are even less than the price listed on the sign and I spotted snake pumps for $35 and sandals for as low as $25!  These are beautiful shoes with leather soles!  It had me wishing I was a size 7.

As for true one off samples – the real reason I make sure I get to the sample sale early – they are plentiful.  2 tables are full of them and ready to go.  Prices as marked on attached tags.  The good news?  Staffers have 6 boxes of samples that they will be pulling out as samples disappear so you never know what you are going to get and may want to check back frequently.  Here are a few of the styles I spotted below:
 
Prices are a bit higher for samples compared to previous sales but the bags are also more structured than they once were.  On the low end I saw a patent crossbody with “distressed” damage for $30.  Lovely tone leather crossbodys for $125 and a Leon small satchel in black pebble leather for $200.

Nicola Satchels were available in a variety of shades from pale lemon, mint to caramel were $175 - I think this would make a great everyday bag.  A fringe purse was $175 while metallic Bianca bags were $150.  A studded padlock bag was now $100 while a version of the Misha Satchel was $200.

As always shop early for best selection.  If you're a size 7 shoe - you're in luck.  If you are a Botkier handbag lover like myself - you're in heaven.

Who: Botkier Sample Sale
What: 50%-70% off all handbags.  Caravel Satchel was $575, now $180. Phoenix was $575, now $295, Turner $575, now $295.
When: May 1-6, 2012. Tues-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
Where:  255 5th Ave (near 26th St).

Sample Sale Report: Beirn

I stopped by the Beirn Sample Sale in Midtown today since I was in the area to discover a rainbow of watersnake accessories.  At this point in the sale a lot of merchandise has sold out already leaving a smaller selection.  The sale was quiet, well lit with a friendly sales girl helpful to provide any prices that aren't already indicated.

The belts above are about $45 for the tie tassel belts and $60-65 for the wide belts.

There was a small selection of the popular Jenna tote for $150, which usually retails for $450+.  My personal favorite was the olive green colored version.


The Erica tote which is listed at $325 (but is $199 on Amazon) is now just $75.  The fuschia color and striped snake was particularly pretty.  The Ruthie which was $475 (but is marked down to $213 at Bergdorfs) is just $130 at the sample sale.  Clutches are now going for about 1/3 of the original retail price but there are only 3 left.

Important to note some pieces are actual one-off samples and never went into production including the watersnake make-up case with watersnake trim that is being sold at cost ($75).

If you are looking for a large tote in colorful watersnake you can still find some options great prices but note that the sale has already sold a lot of merchandise.

Who: Beirn Sample Sale
What: Discounts on exotic snakeskin handbags & accessories. Watersnake handbags and accessories will be priced from $20-$200(was $125-$1000)
When: March 26-30, 2012. Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm
Where: 12 West 57th St (b/n 5th & 6th Ave), Suite 803. 212-265-2047

Rebecca Minkoff: Holiday/Resort 2011

A few weeks ago I was invited to the Rebecca Minkoff Showroom for a Girl's Night Out event where attendees got to sip on Skinny Girl cocktails (which were dangerously delicious) and snack on girly treats like Macarons and really pretty cake pops from Goodie Bites! It was a blast catching up with some of my favorite ladies while admiring some of the new pieces from the Holiday/Resort 2011 Collection.

Some of my favorite pieces included these stunning pony peep toe shoeties with the subtlest hint of metallic shimmer.  I also couldn't help but like the Sweetie Bow Clutch in beige with rose gold hardware.  I know that sometimes too much hardware can start to look cheesy but this little bag was so over-the-top that it was just right.



Throughout the night they kept things interested by giving away Mini MAC Clutches to some lucky attendees who got a chance to have them personalized with initials by Jenni of I Spy DIY.  And while this particular night wasn't lucky for me I still had a blast.









 
Nautical Stripes and fresh vibrant colors like hot pink, cobalt blue and lime green were refreshing and fun while classic shades like Red, Black and Grey looked new in ostrich and quilted finishes.  Tan with black and white looks very modern again.  One of my fave new bag shapes is the bucket bag - Rebecca Minkoff's version in a soft grey with woven details and braided handle comes pretty close to perfect.

Do you have any new favorites you're eyeing?