Apparently there was a huge line today at the Tod’s sale to get first dibs on all the huge discounts on Tod’s shoes. Let’s see how bad the line is tomorrow at the GUCCI VIP SAMPLE SALE.   Some of the best sellers were ; Tod’s Casper Patent Leather Infilature ($129, Size 37), Tod’s Joanna Moccasino in Blue Suede ($129 Size 36), Tod’s Jelly Flip Flops in a rainbow of colors ($110), the funky Tod’s Heaven Buckle Baffio Boot ($229, pictured), and my personal favorite of the sale, Tod’s Coral Cracked Leather Flats ($129, pictured).   I had no idea people still love Tod’s flats or is that people just love to pay less for something that’s normally so expensive?!

Tod’s loafers and driving shoes are well made and particularly perfect for the office in the summer. The sale lasts until Sunday but given the sale’s popularity I would highly suggest heading down to the Meatpacking District ASAP!

WHEN: 5/17 – 5/20; Th-Sun (11-7)

WHERE: 407 West 13th Street
(between 9th Ave & Washington)
New York, NY 10014

GANT SAMPLE SALE: From May 15th to May 19th stop by 260 FIFTH Avenue for the highly anticipated Spring/Summer GANT Sample Sale. The sale will feature a large variety of men’s apparel, select women’s apparel, and limited accessories from GANT, GANT Rugger, and GANT by Michael Bastian. Genuine samples and merchandise for Men and Women all up to 80% off. To learn more about GANT visit WWW.GANT.COM.

Download our Free App for more details:  NYC SAMPLE SALE APP 

What a glamorous night  The Met Costume Institute Gala 2012 is and a treat for those who love to look at beautiful gowns.   I have to say I LOVE  engaged couple Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake who rarely appear together – and they looked good doing it.  She donned an ivory satin Prada dress adorned with jade green stones and Lorraine Schwartz earrings, while he went for a Tom Ford tuxedo with a satin bow tie and leather boots.   Her dress seemed less like a “gala” dress but the cut, fit, and just the look of the dress was amazing.  She looked incredible in it but I wish her bangs were a bit shorter so you could see her pretty face.    It’s ironic because I don’t like the color green but I really love this dress.

Another one of my favorites was Scarlett Johansson in the ultra sexy bejeweled-and-tulle strapless Dolce & Gabbana nude dress.  Her body is unreal and the dress just fits her like a glove.   A lot of people are criticizing her for her hair being too casual for such a fancy gala, I agree but it also is kind of funny as it looks like she just threw on her gown, put on lipstick, towel dried her hair and off to the most glamorous gala in NYC!

Calling all ladies who love beautifully designed and one-of-a-kind dresses and tops from one of my favorite designers MIGUELINA.  I first fell in lone with Miguelina when I saw a gorgeous dress in SCOOP here in NYC.   Now they’re having a sample sale with up to 80% off all Spring/Summer merchandise .  It’s a great chance to update your spring/summer wardrobe at an incredible discount.

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For those not sure what to get their mother or wife for Mother’s you should all check out www.Boutiqueon57.com.  The owner has amazing pieces with unbeatable prices.  I would say the best kept secret in NYC.   They just got in new and truly beautiful MAGASCHONI dress up to 60% off, GUCCI apparel and handbags, Gorgeous VALENTINO belts with Swarovski crystals that retail for almost $2,000 and Boutique on 57 is selling them for up to 60% off.     If you live in or around NYC you should stop by her showroom on 12 west 57th st. where you can see all the beautiful cocktail dresses by Dolce &Gabanna, Christian Dior, Valentino, Missoni, and so much more.   Below are a few images of what you can find at the boutique.  The Chanel pieces are amazing and you won’t find them anywhere else!

CHANEL Black Shinny Quilted Jacket

VALENTINO turquise blue leather large tote

chanel black leather pumps

GREENWICH SAMPLE SALE

Saturday, April 21st FRED BOUTIQUE  212 Sound Beach Avenue  Old Greenwich, CT from 10AM-6PM

Saturday, April 28th JAAFAR TAZI SALON 149 Greenwich Avenue Greenwich, CT from 8AM-6PM

Click on the flyer to get all the details about NYC CHIC’s  first sample sale in Greenwich, CT.

OK Ladies,

Drop everything and run to the Jimmy Choo sample sale!  This sale doesn’t happen very often so I would try my best to go and be patient as there will probably be mobs of ladies grabbing for shoes.   Too bad I am 7 months pregnant and my feet aren’t the same size as they are normally.  Should I still go and drull over all the shoes?  I probably will……..

I just read on www.elle.com that Winnie Beattie, owner of  Siren PR a fashion public relations firm, who grew up in Hawaii and met her husband surfing in Montauk will open up a store called WARM.   Its particular block of Mott Street is half way between Chinatown and Nolita, but inside it feels more like Hawaii with a shot of Montauk.   Almost 7-10 years ago I had a really good friend that worked at Siren and my sister actually worked there too. My sister now has her own PR fashion firm called Industry Publicity but it’s great to hear that Winnie’s business is thriving and she’s now opening what sounds like an amazing store.

Tracey Feith, who is known for bright beautiful designed dresses, used to have a gorgeous boutique in Nolita and is now going to be selling his designs this summer exclusively at Winnie’s new store WARM.    I believe he also did a collection for TARGET a few years back.  There will also be  hard to find brands like Roseanna bikinis, Ulla Johnson tunics and Emma Fletcher for Tocca alongside vintage surfing magazines, handmade bowls by Rogan and a darling kids section.

The store is set to have a garden and come summer, there will be movies screened in the backyard and cocktail parties inside—of course, being a surfing crowd cocktails means Red Stripe and shaved rum.   And if you want to wear your wetsuit, we bet Winnie would be fine with that too.

Wow sounds awesome! Can’t wait to see the store and all the new and cool designs.

Rob Magnotta, Hanne Gaby Odiele and Winnie Beattie at Warm.

The term Sample Sale originally meant a sale of designer’s samples. Samples are what designers use to show their collection to buyers and owners of retail stores. At the end of a season, the designer no longer has a need for these samples. So, once or twice a year they sell the samples to the public, where they usually would be sold at wholesale prices. Usually, the selection would be limited in pieces and sizes.

Today, many of these designers have taken this one giant step forward… Stock Sales. After a manufacturer has shipped their merchandise to their stores, there is usually inventory leftover.  This leftover merchandise is often supplied to us, to be featured in one of our stock sales.  Our Stock Sales are open to the public, where you can find the latest fashions, from the top designers at savings from 50% to 80% below retail prices.

HOW OFTEN DO SAMPLE SALES OCCUR?

There are some companies like  Clothingline  that run sample sales year around; however there tends to be more sample sales in the Fall and Spring.

HOW CAN I ALWAYS KNOW WHEN THERE IS A SAMPLE SALE?

Download our NYC SAMPLE SALE APP TODAY and you will never miss a sample sale again.  Our APP includes all current NYC samples sales.

ARE THERE SAMPLE SALES IN OTHER CITIES BESIDES NYC?

Yes,  we are positive there are however we specialize in NYC.  If you or someone you know has access to information about Sample Sales in other cities please contact me at: shereen@vstockllc.com.

Now, this is an APP that is right up our alley. Designed by Shereen Koshnoodi, a mom of two (with another on the way), the innovative NYC Sample Sale APP for the iPhone that notifies users of any sample sales within one mile of their location.

I took this app for a test spin, or rather a test swipe, and I loved how I could receive detailed information about dozens of sample sales in NYC while I was walking around the city. I simply plugged in my information and I was alerted of nearby sales from brands like Jacadi, Okaidi, Goat-milk, Diane Von Furstenburg, Theory and Tory Burch.   I LOVED the convenience of this feature that enabled me to locate sales without doing research – everything was instantly in my phone! This included the address of the sale, what items were on sale, a description of the sale and the date/time of the sale as well as the ability to map it. This is fantastic for moms who don’t have the time to search but still want the deals – and some sales that have merchandise that is 80% off!

Through the app, you can see where the sales are via a map. It also categorizes sales by the brand, day and neighborhood. The app also includes a fashion news tab and a chic info tab so that you can maximize both your time and ability to save.

Download NYC Sample Sale Here