SAMPLE SALE ALERT: HELMUT LANG AND THEORY

The most interesting sample sale is coming to town on January 29 and 30 in Soho on 93 Mercer. Helmut Lang: the ultra hipster chic and Theory that defines classy and sleek will be held next week. This sale is quite exciting as it will have everything we desire. Theory will help fill our closet with classy and sleek gear that can be used for day and night . And Helmut Lang will help us acquire very chic hipster everyday gear with edge on prices that will make us joy in glee. As we know from previous experiences that these sample sales usually have last season collection.

As aforementioned that public sale starts on Jan 29 and 30, we can also enjoy a private sale that starts two days before (Jan 27 & 28) by purchasing tickets at Gilt City at Gilt.com. The only way you can be a part of gilt.com is by registering and purchasing the tickets under City section of the website. They have two options where first day of the private sale is $10 and second day is $5 and this event is open exclusively to Gilt City members. So those of us who want to avoid messy crowded lines and craziness in the dressing rooms, we can enjoy early access by reserving a spot with those tickets. 

TORY BURCH WINTER SALE : UP TO 50% OFF

Yet again, Tory Burch is trying to clean out its Fall merchandise to make room for spring. This time offer is pretty decent ranging upto 50% off. We have our eyes on the shoes since they are the first to run out in the department store. There popular Tory medallion Reva ballerina flats are on sale for $118 from $235 which I would say is a good deal since you can wear them in and out of all the seasons. I'm also loving these tall wedge shearling boots that are perfect for this weather to stay warm are going for $163 from $325. There are not many sizes left and they are getting sold rather quickly so I would suggest to jump on them quickly before we are left with scraps.

ALEXIS BITTAR SALE: 50% OFF

Alexis Bittar jewelery is having their winter sale on all sort of lustrous jewels. The sale includes bracelets, rings, ear rings, and necklaces and it's all 50% Off. Some pieces that I'm adoring at the moment is the Web Matte Gold Hinge Bracelet that was originally for $525 to $262.50 and the matching Web Matte Gold Ring for $125.

There is so much to choose from so it makes it hard to decide on what to get. I would suggest to go with the bracelets and rings because they are the statement making jewels and will go a long way. 

BARNEY'S FINAL MARK DOWN

As Post-New Years/Christmas sales are coming to an end and all the stores are restocking their floors with new spring lines, Barneys is having their final mark down and further reductions on all fall merchandise.

As we browse throught their website, the discount is ranging from 50% - 70% off on all designer shoes and clothes. All the Louboutins are sold out except Tinazata and Souris which has left over sizes that are too small for our feet. However, they do have alot of Manolo, Lanvin, Prada, Miu Miu, and plenty of other designers that we can stock our shoe closet with.

Moreover, they have plenty of inventory for women clothing as well. For example, Lanvin one armed drape dress from $2375 to $589 and shiny silk Lanvin one shoulder top from $3269 to $819. They also have some sizes left for Helmut Lang, Citizen of Humanity Jeans, and many other designers.

Lets stock up and get your favorite designers for cheap because we still have a few months of winter left. If we are going to shiver, lets at least shiver in style.

BLAKE LIVELY FOR CHANEL MADEMOISELLE HANDBAG LINE

Karl Lagerfeld has chosen Blake Lively who plays Serena Van der Woodsen on 'Gossip Girl' as the official campaign face for "MADEMOISELLE" handbag line. Her fresh youthful and classy image has convinced Lagerfeld that she is the one who will grace the cover for the line. He describes her as an "American dream girl" and is considered an "Official Ambassador" for the line.

Blake Lively is on the rise with a movie like "The Town" with Ben Affleck and "Gossip Girl" that has captured all sorts of audiences. Her sense of fashion that is sexy and classy at the same time has caught attention of many designers and so much that Lagerfeld has photographed this beauty for the campaign himself. She maybe young but she definitely feels over the moon for this job, more than any job I would say. She has been quoting saying that

 "How did Cinderella feel when she slipped on the glass slipper? How did Snow White feel when she met her Prince Charming? A dream come true is an understatement. I can say that I feel like the happiest, luckiest girl around."

The launch of the "MADEMOISELLE" handbag line is due in mid March with a dedicated campaign site. Who doesn't like that quilted luscious 'CC' handbag, you know we will be waiting anxiously.

New Year Begins with markdowns: Women Sale Update

ZARA:

Zara is having a major sale, which I personally believe, is a great way to burn all the calories that you packed in from the holidays. The sale includes from all the clothing to shoes and good merchandise usually leave fast so get to it quickly. To your convenience, they have their partial catalog online where the markdowns can be seen but unfortunately, Zara is bit slow with e-commerce so you will have to make your way into the store for more selection and purchase.

JIMMY CHOO:

Who doesn't love Jimmy Choo shoes and that, too, discounted. The stores marked down additional discounts post holiday season and its ranging up to 50% OFF. There are plenty of sizes and styles left that are worthy to look and to add to your shoe collection.