Buckle up boys and girls: There’s a special, private Kate Spade sale underway online. A select assortment of those cheeky, delectable goodies are now up to 60% off. (For instance, the patent charmers below are just $159!) Inventory–understandably–is limited so get ready to indulge in some e-commerce fun: While the sale is slated to continue from today until June 20th, a little birdie just told me that these sales can sell-out within one day! So what are you waiting for? Snap out that credit card and get shopping!

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Though it may seem otherwise, this is not an ad. This is a public service announcement, aimed at directing you (shoe-crazy shoppers) to good deals (like this one). ($150 in play money after snapping up 2 pairs of heels? Why, it almost justifies the splurge. Nice.)

Also, it’s as good a time as any to my testimonial of appreciation to Saks, specifically the now-famous zip code shoe floor in their Fifth Avenue flagship. Shopping in NYC department stores isn’t usually my bag (the crowds, the top 40 soundtrack, the cheerful barrage of things I can’t afford) but Saks’ shoe selection, sales, and staff really can’t be beat. If you’re in town, swing by the store and ask for the charming Dennis (who has an editor’s eye for shoes, knows what’s going on sale next, and won’t lie when you ask him if your feet look fat) and he’ll help you out. In the meantime, put your heels up and hop online for some affordable retail therapy.

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Don’t have a sweetheart to celebrate Feb. 14th with this year? Fret not. The lovely folks at Yoox have dreamed up the perfect retail therapy: An exclusive, one-day-only Valentino sample sale on Valentine’s Day.  (Surely timeless, rosette-accented ballgowns are better than a real, ready-to-wilt bouquet, no?) Be sure to sign up at Yoox and bid early, or else you may wind up empty-handed—and broken-hearted.

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The real-life Garden of Eden will soon be open for business. Prepare to be tempted:

adampluseve Sample & Stock Sale

145 West 18th Street
(6th - 7th Aves)

December 13th – December 15th
Th. 8am - 8pm
Fri. 10am - 8pm
Sat. 11am - 7pm

MasterCard, Visa, American Express

Prices are 70% – 80% off retail from $55 to $160

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Think you deserve a little something special for the holidays? So do I, which is why I’m bringing Refinery 29’s one-day only super sample sale to your attention. From 5-8pm tonight in NYC, the good folks at Refinery 29 will offer their designer wares at downtown circa 1990 prices. Plan on skipping out of the office early, only to return on Tuesday looking better than ever.

Stuff You’ll Be Shopping for:

Mayle (clothing and bags as low as $75!!)
Rachel Comey
Samantha Pleet
Laura Dawson
Harald
Kristen Lee (bags and shoes)
Vena Cava (great dresses as low as $35)
The Lake & Stars lingerie
Steven Alan men’s jackets and chunky knit cardigans and women’s silk tops
Inhabit cashmere and cotton (as low as $40)

Where to Go: 79 Leonard Street, Suite #3A

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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but a Balenciaga sample sale taking place in Manhattan is about as likely as Santa Claus shimmying down my non-working chimney this season. The good news is that plenty of other labels are getting into the holiday spirit by offering their designer wares at discounted prices—just in time for the old give’n’get routine. Here’s a cheat sheet as to who is selling what when so shop, save & celebrate:

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Maybe it’s because it gets dark so darn early now, or maybe it’s because someone mentioned deep-fried turkey last night and I can’t stop salivating about it, but Thanksgiving can’t come soon enough for me. Since I can’t start celebrating the holiday now–ie gorge myself on autumn fare or cozy up to the couch for ten hours straight, ideally both at the same time–I guess I’ll just get into the whole being-thankful thing. Fortunately, there’s plenty to be grateful for around this time of year, especially on the fashion front. In NYC at least, it’s sample sale mayhem. One of my favorite, most angelic designers Rebecca Minkoff is getting into the season’s spirit of generosity by offering loads and loads of her delectable handbags at steeply discounted prices. Now that’s my kind of cornucopia.

Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale

November 14th-16th, 158 Grand between Lafayette and Center Streets, 2nd floor.

40% off retail price.

And just a few doors down, the folks at Williamson PR are opening up their doors too:

Thursday, November 15th 8:30am - 7:30pm
Friday, November 16th 8:30am - 7:30pm
Saturday, November 17th 11:00am - 6:00pm

Cash, Mastercard, & Visa accepted
Up to 75% off Retail

Women’s
Thread Social
Nili Lotan
Ulla Johnson
Cindy Lee
And many more…

119 Mercer Street, Loft 2S New York, NY 10012
Between Prince St. and Spring St. in SOHO

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Alberta Ferretti Fall ‘07

Who ever said the fashion crowd is a snobby bunch is certainly in for a surprise, as the well-shoddiest will show off their warm, cuddly, and considerate sides this week–and this week only. First, Aeffe–the production and PR mothership of Jean-Paul Gaultier, Alberta Ferretti, and more–has just opened its doors to the masses and offer its designer wares at steeply discounted prices. Isn’t that so nice of them?

Cavalli for H&M 

And right this very second, Roberto Cavalli is taking a break from his globe-trotting and VIP party-hopping ways to take a low-key turn.The designer is camped out at New York’s 51th Street H&M store, giving away autographed photographs (which, admit it, would look fantastic hanging in your cubicle, wouldn’t it?), t-shirts and gift cards. Freebies + Mr. Cavalli = Fantastic. What are you waiting for? Get over there asap! Cavalli is also there to check out his collection for the Swedish super-store, which you can do just as easily now, by skipping on over to Glam. (How’s that for being thoughtful?)

Now, as a general rule I abhor standing in line for anything (waiting, sock-less at airport security is my least favorite post) but a chance to get some Gaultier plaid or Cavalli’s John Hancock just may put my own snobbish tendencies to test. If you think you’re up to the challenge, be sure to take note of the info below:

AEFFE USA SAMPLE SALE
30 West 56th St. (bet. 5th & 6th Ave.)

Wed., Nov. 7th - Fri., Nov. 9th, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 10th, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Jean Paul Gaultier - Women’s and Men’s clothing
Alberta Ferretti - Women’s clothing & accessories
Moschino - Women’s and Men’s clothing, accessories, lingerie
Pollini - Women’s clothing and accessories
Authier - Women’s and Men’s skiwear and outerwear

CAVALLI TO VISIT H&M

Thursday, November 8th
The first 150 customers in line will receive an autographed photograph from the Cavalli at H&M campaign, special edition t-shirts, and gift cards ranging from $10 - $300 Giveaways will ONLY be available at the H&M store location in New York on Fifth Avenue and 51st Street.

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Vintage Moschino, available at Yoox

I know how guilt-free splurges appeals to your shop hound self, so it might interest you to know that the Moschino folks have opened up the archives and are auctioning off some of the house’s most whimsical designs on Yoox. Proceeds from the sale of these sartorial novelties will go to AMREF, the African Medical & Research Foundation. Buy a daring look, be a do-gooder. It’s that easy. Skip on over to Yoox to find out more.

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