With spring just around the corner… it’s about time to stock up on cotton basics (think tees and tanks).  Here’s one deal that will help in our search… Through Friday, J.Crew is offering 20-percent off on select knits.  The sale is taking place online only.

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With spring just around the corner… it’s about time to stock up on cotton basics (think tees and tanks).  Here’s one deal that will help in our search… Through Friday, J.Crew is offering 20-percent off on select knits.  The sale is taking place online only.

The deal includes short-sleeved and long-sleeved knits (pullovers, boatnecks, V-necks, henleys, solids, stripes) in all sorts of styles.  Prices start at $14.40 for basics to $47.60 for a crochet lace-front tee.  Just click here, to access the deal.

The sale at the Manolo Blahnik boutique on West 54th Street just got better this week.  But with the final markdowns also come the crowds…  A short line had formed outside the shop an hour before closing on Monday.  Once inside, it was madness.  Shoes and boxes [...]]]>

The sale at the Manolo Blahnik boutique on West 54th Street just got better this week.  But with the final markdowns also come the crowds…  A short line had formed outside the shop an hour before closing on Monday.  Once inside, it was madness.  Shoes and boxes all over the floor.  Women were frantically looking for something in their size.  And sales associates trying to keep up!

Surprisingly, there were still some great finds to be had.  Figuring out pricing and sizing is fairly simple; just look at the bottom of the display shoes for available sizes and colored dots (orange = $195; red = $250; blue = $275; yellow = $350).  You won’t find a lot of classics.  But there were quite a few fun and colorful styles for $275 and under.  Plus, a rainbow of shoes in alligator skin ($2000).  This evening, there was a pretty good selection of footwear going for $195 (pumps, strappy sandals, kitten heels and flats).  But those were going fast.  If you’re a fan, head over there quickly.  This sale is only taking place for another couple of days…

Where/When:  Manolo Blahnik, 31 West 54th St (b/w 5th and 6th Aves).  Ongoing, Thru Feb 8th.  Weekdays (10:30-6p).  Closed for restocking daily from 2p-3p.

The Morgane Le Fay sample sale goes through tomorrow… Yesterday, I did a check on what was left.  After three days, the merchandise was fairly picked over…

However, there were still several racks of overstock such as ivory silk chiffon dresses as well as white cotton and linen [...]]]>

The Morgane Le Fay sample sale goes through tomorrow… Yesterday, I did a check on what was left.  After three days, the merchandise was fairly picked over…

However, there were still several racks of overstock such as ivory silk chiffon dresses as well as white cotton and linen pieces ($150-$300).  Also on offer were knit, wool and silk pieces in other darker colors (burgundy, green, navy and black).  I did spot the odd sample here and there (starting at $25) but not a lot left of those deals.  Sale organizers say they still have tons of product… they also tell me that they won’t be offering second markdowns.

Where/When:  601 W. 26^th St, #1507 (b/w 11 & 12 Aves).  Thru Feb 7; Mon (10:30-6p), Tues (11-4p).

It’s quite a hike unless you live in the ‘hood or are in the area… The weekend sample sale for Brooklyn boutique, In God We Trust ends today.  If you’re near a G-train, it’s worth a look-see.

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It’s quite a hike unless you live in the ‘hood or are in the area… The weekend sample sale for Brooklyn boutique, In God We Trust ends today.  If you’re near a G-train, it’s worth a look-see.

I happen to be in the area yesterday so I checked it out… There was a lot of everything: clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories from local designers.  The women’s goods were in the front of the space.  Men’s (a couple of racks of apparel and shoes on a shelf) were in the back as were the Hayden Harnett handbags (from $29 to $160).

As for clothing, there was a rack for Mary Meyer pieces and $90 seemed to be the price for most things such as a sweatshirt cardigan, long dress and hoodies.  Also on hand were Vena Cava pieces (white cropped leather jacket was $150, dresses were $50-$100), Mocum wool cape was $230 and a silk dress was $260, Hayden Yoo knits ($25 to $70) and more.  There were also a couple of racks of In God We Trust pieces.  The shoes were 50-percent off the retail price.

Where/When:  70 Greenpoint Avenue (at Franklin Street); 718-389-3545.  Feb 4-5; Sat (Noon-8p), Sun (Noon-6p).

The Morgane Le Fay stock and sample sale starts tomorrow (Friday)… and the folks at the label’s studio (thanks, Josh & Hanna!) were kind enough to allow me to shoot video as they finished setting up.  The preview gives you a pretty good idea of what’s up for grabs.

The Morgane Le Fay stock and sample sale starts tomorrow (Friday)… and the folks at the label’s studio (thanks, Josh & Hanna!) were kind enough to allow me to shoot video as they finished setting up.  The preview gives you a pretty good idea of what’s up for grabs.

Expect a 70 to 90 percent off savings on the clothing (mostly stock with actual samples mixed in) for women (and a teeny  selection for men).  Check out the video where Hanna pulls out some choice pieces…

Where/When:  601 W. 26^th St, #1507 (b/w 11 & 12 Aves).  Feb 3 to 7; Fri-Sat  (10:30-6p), Sun-Tues (11-4p).

As we enter February… retailers are wrapping up their end-of-season sales and making room for new merchandise.  Wednesday’s warm weather was a nice reminder that spring is just ahead of us.  I took the opportunity to check out the deals at the Park Slope Bird location.  It was no surprise that [...]]]>  

As we enter February… retailers are wrapping up their end-of-season sales and making room for new merchandise.  Wednesday’s warm weather was a nice reminder that spring is just ahead of us.  I took the opportunity to check out the deals at the Park Slope Bird location.  It was no surprise that sale items are pretty much picked over.

The new spring collections are already out in the front of the store.  Most of the sale items (especially for women) can be found in the back.  The discount is now up to 75-percent off for some items but most of the pieces I spotted were still at half off… including Alexander Wang tees at $39 (was $76); a navy Zero + Maria Cornejo aris cardigan is now $119 (was $495).

Here’s more spotted at the store:

Rag & Bone jeans ($69); APC jeans ($99); APC dress ($239); Matta silk top ($109); Madewell denim top ($69); APC cashmere sweater ($269); Edith Miller striped tees ($49); Leroy & Perry cardigan with a fake fur collar ($249); Inhabit cashmere sweater ($159); Suno blouse ($99); Tucker top ($99).

At the end of every season… Bird has been known to host a warehouse sale at 75-percent off the original retail price.  It might be worth waiting for that when sale items from all three stores are consolidated into this blowout event.

Where/When:   Various hours and locations for the Bird Boutique. The sale is also taking place online.  Ongoing.

Starting tomorrow, Kisan Concept Store in Soho is hosting its end-of-season sale with discounts at up to 70-percent off clothing, shoes, kids’ wear, jewelry, and accessories.

When I stopped in earlier this week, the sale was still at 40-60 percent off with most pieces at 40-percent and a few marked down [...]]]>

Starting tomorrow, Kisan Concept Store in Soho is hosting its end-of-season sale with discounts at up to 70-percent off clothing, shoes, kids’ wear, jewelry, and accessories.

When I stopped in earlier this week, the sale was still at 40-60 percent off with most pieces at 40-percent and a few marked down to 60-percent.  There were tons of merchandise… several racks of great finds from the French quirky label, Sonia Rykiel to cutsey chic pieces by the Japanese designer Tsumori Chisato.

Other labels on sale are 66 North, Vanessa Bruno, Megan Park, Ports 1961, Bonpoint and Isabel Marant.  Plus get an added savings of an extra 10-percent off when you buy 5 items or more.  To give you an idea on savings, here’s a list of deals that the folks at Kisan Concept Store sent us:  A Vanessa Bruno Sequin Bag (was $195, will be on sale for $97); A Sonia Rykiel handbag (was $330, will be $165); Megan Park brocade skirt (was $260, will be $130); Ports 1961 blouse (was $450, will be $135); a Y3 long hoodie (was $335, will be $100)… and there’s more…

Where/When: Kisan Concept Store , 125 Greene Street, (b/w Houston and Prince).  Feb 2-6^th.

Morgane Le Fay (a label known for its special occasion and bridal collection often conjuring up fairy-tale images) is hosting a sample sale starting on Friday.

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Morgane Le Fay (a label known for its special occasion and bridal collection often conjuring up fairy-tale images) is hosting a sample sale starting on Friday.

We’re told that the discount will be at 70-80 percent off the original retail price.  The sale is being held at Morgane Le Fay’s  studio in Chelsea.  The designer’s collections often features light-weight, ethereal fabrics such as ivory and white silk, organza, chiffon as well as duchesse satin.

Check out our review of last winter’s sale, where shoppers found great deals on actual samples.

Where/When:  601 W. 26^th St, #1507 (b/w 11 & 12 Aves).  Feb 3 to 7; Fri-Sat  (10:30-6p), Sun-Tues (11-4p).

Brooklyn’s Eva Gentry Consignment shop on Atlantic Avenue in Boerum Hill is now offering 40-percent off select merchandise.  It’s the end-of-season and there are deals to be had here where you’ll find great vintage and designer castoffs.

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Brooklyn’s Eva Gentry Consignment shop on Atlantic Avenue in Boerum Hill is now offering 40-percent off select merchandise.  It’s the end-of-season and there are deals to be had here where you’ll find great vintage and designer castoffs.

Over the weekend, I stopped in to find a black Prada trench coat $167 (was $279), a black Phi tuxedo coat for $186 (was $310), Brooks Brothers by Tom Browne coat for $210 (was $350) and wool dress for $118 ($198), Philosophy dress for $80, Miu Miu patent leather pumps for $118 (was $197), Dries van Noten knee-length boots for $150 (was $250).  There were also pieces from Rick Owens, Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Marni, Martin Margiela and more…

Worth checking out if you’re in the area or live nearby… who knows, your digging could get you a lightly worn pair of Christian Louboutin pumps for $132 (were $220).

Where/When:  389 Atlantic Ave (b/w Bond & Hoyt Sts.) 718-260-9033.  Mon-Sat (Noon-7p), Sun (Noon-6p).  Ongoing.

Fashion-forward retailer, Intermix, is making its winter sale more attractive by offering an extra 50-percent off the sale price.  But as fellow shopper, Laura, found out, the appalling service is killing the shopping experience.  Here’s what she had to say about her experience at the Madison Avenue boutique:

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Fashion-forward retailer, Intermix, is making its winter sale more attractive by offering an extra 50-percent off the sale price.  But as fellow shopper, Laura, found out, the appalling service is killing the shopping experience.  Here’s what she had to say about her experience at the Madison Avenue boutique:

When I got word Intermix was marking down their sale items another 50% off the sale price, I headed over to the uptown outpost (1003 Madison at 77^th Street) to check out what designer goods they had on sale.  The prices were excellent but my experience was mauled by some pretty atrocious customer service.

No greeting, nothing after walking into the store and it only got worse from there.  The sales people chatted among themselves and seemed put-out when I asked for sizes.  When I asked about further discounts and how much various items cost the sales girl told me simply “I don’t know” which put me in the awkward position of having to ask “ok well can we figure it out.”

I love Intermix at much as the next girl.  They have a fabulous selection of designer merchandise BUT a lot of it can be purchased at a bunch of other stores in NYC.  I get it they probably work on commission and are looking for a bigger sale but its just not excusable for shoppers to be treated like intruders.

With that being said there is some good stuff on sale including theory pants marked down to $75, pretty equipment blouses (only in m,l) for $90, Chloe pants for $200 and a gorgeous silver sweater from Joseph for $114.  There were Bottega flats and a few accessories in the 50% off section as well.

Best of luck if you go and feel free to read their store reviews for some great horror stories.

 

Considering the poor treatment Laura got from the Madison Avenue staff, you might want to skip that store and go to another one in New York City.  However, the Yelp reviews of the Flatiron location is equally bad.

Where/When:  Click here for store locations or go online for the additional discount.