Marisa Tom | November 14, 2011 9:00 amReady or not, sample sale mania is about to hit an all-time volume high. With Black Friday looming, the designer discount-heavy events present yet another retail opportunity for potentially awesome holiday gift finds. To cut down on lag time, we've got the scoop on which sales are worth hitting up and which ones are better left off your radar.Read More
Marisa Tom | October 31, 2011 11:25 amReward yourself for a Halloweekend and after tomorrow, a Halloween, well done. There's no better way to give yourself a deserved pat on the back than with something as far away as possible from fake eyelashes, fairy wings, wannabe cop paraphernalia, and ninja gear, right? This week, there's two fab sample sales that should do the trick in getting you caught up to speed on all things chic and fashionable, without a hint of Halloween in sight.Read More
Marisa Tom | October 26, 2011 7:30 amThe only sample sales, apart from Yves Saint Laurent's annual "liquidation," that incur as much shopper hysteria as tomorrow's impending wait-in-line marathon are Christian Louboutin and Alexander Wang's. Suffice to say, if you want in on the spectacularly discounted YSL merch — stock will be marked down by up to 75 percent — you may want to push back any afternoon meeting until, uh, next week and prep for some crazy female retail antics. Here's hopin' we can all get our paws on some fab YSL finds.Read More
Marisa Tom | October 18, 2011 8:00 amWhile we may have a more-than-decent vintage boutique lineup in New York City, it's still a pleasure to have LA-based Decades come to town. It's like having your favorite aunt visit and that aunt just happens to come with armfuls of highly curated vintage pieces from designers like Chanel, Balenciaga, Miu Miu, and Gucci. You love that aunt, am I right?Read More
Marisa Tom | October 10, 2011 9:00 amIs nothing sacred (to Brooklyn) anymore? Consignment shop Beacon's Closet (10 W. 13th St., 917-261-4863) has crossed the East River to Manhattan's shores.Read More
Marisa Tom | September 26, 2011 3:12 pmI've already sung the praises of Crosby Street's cobblestone charm, and come this weekend, resident Crosby Street apothecary MiN New York Apothecary & Atelier (117 Crosby St., 212-206-6366) will hold its annual in-store sample sale. In addition to MiN New York's quirky decor — wide-set windows, dark wood, and funny medicine bottles — you'll find shelves upon shelves of the world's best grooming products.
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Marisa Tom | August 18, 2011 9:30 amAlthough we still have more than a month left of Summer officially, it appears that New York City is already starting to give the ol' heave-ho to its warm weather wardrobe inventory. This Fall-forward focus works in our favor — we can shop pieces that will still get use this season and at a much more appealing price point. Here are four sales to hit up this week, wallet-willing.Read More
Marisa Tom | August 9, 2011 8:30 amWhen one door closes, another opens, right? That's certainly the case in NYC and there's no shortage of upcoming retail therapy spots to get psyched for in the next couple of months. From the long awaited Uniqlo expansion (never too many basics to go around) and Gap's fitness fusion emporium to Jo Malone's slated digs in the West Village and Nordstrom's version of feel-good shopping Treasure & Bond, let's take a closer look at what's up next on the city shopping block.Read More
Marisa Tom | August 3, 2011 10:22 amUPDATE: The Alexander Wang sample sale is on. Let me just say, Wang's clothing and accessories are the great fashion industry equalizer. Editors Stephanie La Cava, Zanna Roberts, and Taylor Tomasi-Hill were all up bright and early for the private sample sale this morning, but, hey, so was i!Read More
Marisa Tom | June 27, 2011 8:30 amYou can never have enough "model off duty" pieces in your closet, and Alexander Wang is the New York City downtown king of MOD style. Here's three quick fixes for that A. Wang Summer wardrobe craving at prices that won't make you break a sweat.Read More
Marisa Tom | November 14, 2011 9:00 am
Ready or not, sample sale mania is about to hit an all-time volume high. With Black Friday looming, the designer discount-heavy events present yet another retail opportunity for potentially awesome holiday gift finds. To cut down on lag time, we've got the scoop on which sales are worth hitting up and which ones are better left off your radar.
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