Two Soles, One Body

Since ballet flats seem to have lasted another season at the height of fashion it seems only logical that one of the premier designers of flat shoes has opened a boutique in New York City. London Sole has just made it even easier to pick up their comfy, practical, and trendy shoes. Just call, 212-719-3001, or email lsballetnyc@aol.com to make an appointment so you can stop by their boutique! No browsing the web and waiting for the package to come in the mail just stop by and take your pick. Whatever you choose will be coming home with you. How very appropriate in this city of ours.

Black Friday

It's that time of year again! With Turkey Day a week away we all know that the biggest shopping day of the year is upon us. And while some people definitely avoid leaving their house for fear of being injured by a rampant shopper others, like myself, are out there scooping up the deals. Normally I would head out to NJ immediately after dinner and shop with V but since she will be working that day I have come up with another shopping plan of attack! The Midnight Madness Sale at Woodbury Commons, as well as, many of the other Premium Outlets throughout the country for that matter, just check the website. Make your list and check it twice then get your shop on.

Getting Down To Business

Sorry for all the problems yesterday. All I have to say about that is that, the new Blogger in beta still has some major kinks to be worked out and I think I'll wait till that's all resolved before I completely jump on the bandwagon. That being said... I have much news so get ready to read!

MUST SHOP!

I know there was a crazy bombardment of sample sales yesterday and everyone will be busy shopping it up but no matter what you do make sure that you stop by the Due Farina/V'ta Sample Sale and Party tonight from 6-8 @ 325 W. 38th Street (btwn. 8&9th) suite 712. We all know how much I love V'ta's jewlery and shoes and handbags from Due Farina are fabulous as well. See you there!

Let's Talk About Sales Baby

Tons of sales going on this week. I am so excited but, my wallet is not. Isn't that always the way?

• Cynthia Rowley, nancy nancy, & Nancy Geist Sample Sale. Stock up on shoes & boots at the annual fall sample and stock sale! Hundreds of pairs of footwear will be available for below wholesale prices. All sizes will be available from 5-11. Go to Top Button and print the add so you can get $10 off a purchase of two or more pairs. Going on now and ending 11/17 from 10-6:30 at 370 7th Ave (btwn. 27th & 28th) Suite 2307. This one is CASH ONLY.
• And speaking of shoes you are totally invited to the Shoebox pre-holiday sale. Go to Top Button and with the ad, take 20% off all fall shoes, boots, and accessories for this week only. Find the hottest selection of designer shoes including collections from Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Juicy Couture, Stuart Weitzman and Cole Haan, to name a few. Also you will find the newest selection in handbags (my kinda thing) at the 36th St. location from Botkier, Kooba, Lauren Merkin, and Gryson to again name a few. Going on now and ending on 11/20 Mon-Thu 11-9, Fri 11-8, Sat 11-7, Sun 12-7 @ 3rd Ave. (btwn. 35th and 36th) and Mon-Fri 9:30-8, Sat 10-7, Sun 12-7 @ 1349 Third Ave. (corner of 77th St.)
• Because everyone needs more shoes... the Anbar Shoes, big sale has started. And when they say big they mean big! Everything is on sale. Shop over 12,000 pairs at prices around $21-$430. With brands such as BCBG, Sacha London, Delman, Beverly Feldman and many MANY others too numerous to mention. Sizes 5-12 so there's somehting for everyone. Starting today and going till 11/25 (Mon-Fri 9-6:20, Sat 11-5:45, closed Sundays) @ 60 Reade St. (btwn. Broadway & Church)
• I'm excited about this one! Kooba bags from $100 to $225 and belts at $50. Over 1,500 units to start, with daily reorders to follow. That means Carla, Ginger, Sienna, Jessie, Paige, Frankie, Marcelle, Claudia, Chiara, Ada, Braeden, Zoe and more could be coming home with you. Starting tomorrow and going till Friday only (Tues. 10-7, Wed 10-6, Thursday 10-7, Fri 10-6) @ 261 W 36th St. (btwn. 7th & 8th) on the 2nd Floor.
• Ben-Amun's trendy jewelry will be 50-60% off retail at this sample sale. His beautiful wares can normally be found at Intermix and Henri Bendel tomorrow 11/14 will Thursday 11/16 from 12-6:30 @ 246 W. 38th St. ( btwn 7th & 8th) on the 12th flr.
• Vivienne Tam is up to 75% off retail prices at the holiday sample sale! Featuring the latest women’s contemporary sportswear and dresses at tremendous savings. And with excellent gift selections for the holidays, prices starting at $30, and new merchandise arriving daily you don't want to miss out. Starting Wednesday 11/15 and ending Friday 11/17 (Wed 10-8, Thu 10-7, Fri 10-6) @ 550 7th Ave. (btwn. 39th & 40th) on the 20th Fl.
• Barbara Bui's top-notch clothing and accessories at up to 90 percent off. Not much else to say about that! Starting Wednesday till Friday from 10:30-7 @ 115-117 Wooster St. (btwn. Prince & Spring)
• Here's another simple, no brainer. White+Warren sample sale! Because cashmere sweaters, that were $200 are now $85 and wraps that were $165 are now $85. Good to stock up before the weather gets cold. Another Wednesday through Friday one (Wed 12-6, Thurs 8-6, Fri 8-12) @ 80 W. 40th St (btwn. 5th & 6th) on the 3rd flr.
• What better way to celebrate the fall season than to add the luxury of Dolce & Gabbana to your wardrobe for up to 70% off retail prices at the Dolce & Gabbana sample sale? Now is your chance to scoop up everything from beautiful basics, to coveted runway pieces, to one-of-a-kind items you have been dreaming about. Come early for the best selection. Beginning Thursday 11/16 till Sunday 11/19 (Fri 9-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5) @ the D&G Showroom 85 Spring St. (btwn. Broadway and Crosby) on the 2nd Fl.
• Mint coats, dresses, pants, and tops around 50% off or more. This week, Thursday and Friday from 9-7 @ 231 W. 39th St. (btwn. 7th & 8th Ave.) suite 508. What a way to start the weekend!
• More fabulous jewelry on sale this week with Me&Ro.'s silver and ten-karat gold jewelry at up to 75% off. Hit it after you tear up the Mint sale (Thurs 12-7 and Fri 10-7) @ 13 Crosby St. (btwn. Howard & Grand) on the 2nd floor
• And last but not least the AX Armani Exchange One Day Sample Sale Event! Saturday 11/18 from 9:30-3. This one is a trip but worth it if you can make the time. Tees, skirts and shorts, $5. Long sleeve tees and vests, $10. Shirts, blouses and sweaters $15. Jeans and pants, dresses and blazers $20. Light outerwear $25. Heavy outerwear $30. Leather outerwear $40. Belts and hats $5. Wallets $10. Bags $15. Leather bags $20. Due to limited access to the building, only groups of 90 people are allowed every 30 minutes so get there early! Please note: some merchandise will have damages and defects but all sales are final so make sure you love what your getting. Directions from NYC: Take Lincoln Tunnel to Route 3 West. Take Meadowlands Parkway exit and make a left at the end of the ramp. Make a left to American Way. Make a right onto Enterprise Avenue. Entrance is by the shipping and receiving door on the side of the building. (125 Enterprise Ave. South Secaucus, NJ 07094) CASH ONLY
  

"Hey Marilyn"

I have a Pre-Gala cocktail reception to go to tonight at my museum. My job is so tough, isn't it? So, I decided I would wear one of my Monif C. convertible dresses because they are just so fabulous. Well, while I still say they are indeed fabulous give yourself at least a half an hour and if possible the assitance of another person to figure out how to tie the dress in a way that in complimentary to you. It looked great when I was done and I have gotten nothing but compliments so far (one woman keeps calling me Marilyn) but the effort was much more than I expected. Hopefully, I will pick up some tricks at Curvy Girls Night Out.

It's That Time Of Year Again!!

I am SO freakin' excited because it is time again for Monif C.'s Curvy Girls Night Out, November 17th! I already have my VIP tix and you should purchase yours immediatly because they are almost sold out. Why, you ask. Well, because of all the fabulous things that status entails like a VIP Fashion Show featuring the Holiday 2006 Collection & Spring 2007 Collection Preview, 6 hours of complimentary cocktails while you shop, first access to SHOP the Monif C. styles and one-of-a-kind pieces made specially for the show at 10-50% off, an ADDITIONAL $25 gift certificate to use during the event, complimentary beauty treatments by sponsoring spas, a gift bag chockfull of free products, and giveaways, plus celebrity guests and many more treats to be announced! And if by the time you get this message they are already sold out, don't worry about it because the regular priced tickets are just about as good and can also be purchased at the door. Where is this door you ask? The West Side Loft 336 W. 37th Street. on the 6th Floor, see you there.

Wandering Off The Beaten Path

I am going to take a step away from fashion for a minute to comment on an email that I received earlier today. Neiman Marcus sent out a notice informing people that the new Tom Ford fragrance "Black Orchid" (very Anita in West Side Story) is available for purchase exclusively on the website. Now here's my question: why would anyone spend $600.00 on a perfume that they cannot even smell or test? Seriously.

New Jewelry

While at Culture Fest I recieved a free copy of Ins and Outs LIC Magazine. While flipping through I came across an advertisement for some really cute jewelry... Now, I know that with jewelry everything after a while really starts to look the same but this caught my eye and I had to investigate. And my findings are fabulous! Calico Juno Designs is not only unique but made to order gold or silver on pretty much all designs, as well as, what type of stone for some is at your discretion and the prices for what your getting are more than reasonable. I'm definitially getting my shop on while I work...

Everyone Wants Some

Apparently the whole rasta trend has reached everything in fashion from Dior, to L.A.M.B. and now Lacoste! I was in shock this morning when browsing through and I found little alligator sneakers with a red, yellow, and green theme, or as they call it "folk". I can't believe that super preppy polo and white tenny-shoe Lacoste is embracing widespread trends to this extreme. What's next?

Victorian Me

This style of boots have been popping up all over the place and I can't help but want to take them home with me. Maybe it's just the primp and proper lady in me wanting some representation or perhaps it's just the fact that they kick ass! Either way one thing it clear, I have to have them. Pennies going in the jar as I type...

Ethical Fashion

Beyond Skin is an exclusive ethical footwear label producing beautiful, classic, hand-made shoes. Founded in 2001, this line was created in response to the challenging predicament of combining style and fashion with a cruelty-free lifestyle. In the past, attempts to combine fashion and ethics have generally resulted in one side of the equation being sacrificed. Beyond Skin has produced a classic - yet unique - collection of vegan shoes that are produced in a manner that is non-exploitative to animals or humans and - wherever possible - the greater environment. This trans-seasonal, made-to-order footwear takes its cue from developing trends (tale these boots as an example) and is set to continually evolve. Beyond Skin endeavors to support a sustainable lifestyle rather than the throwaway culture that is an inherent part of our modern day lives. An admirable yet difficult endeavor. But, the people at Beyond Skin are delivering on these fronts. Everything from the leather alternative materials, to the packaging and promotional materials are eco-friendly and fabulous. Fashion and ethics do not have to be mutually exclusive!

It's A Good Thing?

Martha Stewart is really to trying to branch out with the introduction of some fashion-centric guests. as opposed to the standard gardener, craft maven, or chef. Next week, The Martha Stewart Show will broadcast segments of her trip to the Paris couture shows this past July. Among the segments to air are a visit to Coco Chanel’s home and a quick chat with Karl Lagerfeld at his studio before the Chanel show. The real climax, however, will be the November 17 episode featuring Valentino in the studio with Stewart in New York. According to a show publicist, Valentino will tape the episode three days prior. Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Valentino's top-secret, family Thanksgiving turkey recipe, it's a good thing.

More Shopping Happening's This Week

I know this is short notice but that doesn't mean that it's too late to shop it up...

• Earnest Sewn for jeans, jeans, and more jeans for both men and women priced $60-$85. Running till the 11th weekdays till 8 and Sat from 10-5 at 72-76 Greene St., (btwn. Spring & Broome) on the ground floor.
• Delman boots and shoes at wholesale and below. Tomorrow from 10-7 @ 730 5th Ave., (btwn. 56th & 57th) on the 8th flr.
  
• Uniqlo's flagship store is opening on Friday. Stop by and be one of the first to shop the asian sensation @ 546 Broadway in SoHo.
• Viktor & Rolf hits H&M on Thursday. I can just hear the wedding march now...
• You can shop the newest stuffs from Go:International with Behnaz Sarafour's line at Target.com before it is released in stores.
  

I Stumbled Across This Today...

Awesome Sale

Ok, I have been having some technical difficulties but I did not want you guys to miss out on this awesome sale. Thanks Margot for reminding me, I would have totally forgotten! Jimmy Choo shoes, boots, bags and small leather goods. Starting at 60% off, there is a $75 table! Today from 1-8 and tomorrow from 9-6 at Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W.18th St. (btwn. 6th and 7th)

Here Comes The Bride

Not only can you buy wedding dresses at JCrew you can also buy them at H&M! For a limited time with the Viktor & Rolf capsule line of clothing comes something for your special day. How fitting for their release fashion show to be wedding themed, signifying a marriage between the two boys and a fashion giant like H&M! It's a sure bet that this will be a happy marraige that benefits both involved and everyone around them. What more could you ask for? Head over there now and get your hands on the goods before they sell out.

Something To Do Today

Yumi Kim Trunk Show @ Wink
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Coach Makes Everything!

From bags, (of course) to shoes, scarves, keychains, cell phone dangles, gloves, sunglasses, scarves, luggage, baby goodies, etc. Coach really does have a very varied groups of products for us fashionistas to enjoy. Now, there is just a bit more. Coach has released a line of jewelry in conjunction with it's 65th Anniversary collection. Just a couple of bagnles and baubles to flaunt our signature C's. Check out the collection and take your pick but keep in mind there will be more released in mid-November, just in time for the holidays.

Pre-Order Jeffrey

Since I doubt anyone is going to be able to make it to Cali to pick up Jeffrey's much anticipated line of clothes you'll be glad to know that the store that brings California girls (and boys) looks from Charlotte Ronson, Ella Moss, Jovovich Hawk, and Mayle is luring both coasts to its newly re-launched website with a few fashion exclusives such as Jeffrey's collection which you can pre-order because it doesn't hit the stores until March. "We've carried Jeffrey's line, Cosa Nostra, from the beginning—before all the hype," said women's buyer John Eshaya. "We thought doing this pre-order would be a great way to support him, as the winner of Project Runway and as a local L.A. designer." And, if shall be but, not only for Jeffrey for all the other great designers that are featured on the site because they will get great exposure. Go look now, they will not dissapoint.