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Vivienne Tam Sample Sale in NYC November 5, 2009

Filed under: fashion,shopping — Athena Chang @ 12:34 AM
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Vivienne Tam Sample Sale on Nov4-6 at 260 West 39th st near 7th Ave . NYC . Wed 9-8, Thu/ Fri 10-7

Don’t miss this great sale!

 

Tory Burch’s Sample Sale September 29, 2009

Filed under: fashion,shopping — Athena Chang @ 10:13 AM
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Who could deny a sample sale like this?

Week of September 28

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday Closed

Tory Burch samples & damages sale information

  • for women
  • samples & slight ir’s
  • all seasons
  • shoes, bags & clothing
  • all sizes of slight ir’s
  • 3 days only
  • all sales final
Dressing room is open, but closes 1/2 hour prior to close of store.  Our entrance and selling closes 15 minutes prior to close of store.
Address is 261 W. 36th St, 2nd Fl, New York, NY, 10018
Or go to www.clothingline.com for more future sample sales!
 

Billie Jean This Halloween? September 22, 2009

Filed under: fashion — Athena Chang @ 3:41 PM
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Adult Michael Jackson Billie Jean Costume

I randomly came across this Billie Jean costume for $119.99! I wonder how many people will dress up as Michael Jackson this year? If you could, which outfit would you wear?

I personally think those skinny jeans won’t fit me too well but shiny gloves are worth a try ;)

http://www.buycostumes.com/Michael-Jackson-Billie-Jean-Costume-Adult/61816/ProductDetail.aspx?REF=SCE-bizrate

 

Cheap Sample Sale in NYC September 10, 2009

Filed under: fashion — Athena Chang @ 4:02 PM
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This is really cheap!!!! Need gifts for the holiday season to come? Stop by here and get some bags for your sisters, girlfriends, moms and aunts!!!

9/10–9/11 Handbags from The Sak, Elliott Lucca, and Sakroots are $5 to $60 at the fall sample sale. The selection includes The Sak leather satchels and totes, ecofriendly styles by Sakroots, and woven leather totes and demis by Elliott Lucca. 339 Fifth Ave., nr. 33rd St., second fl. (212-329-4500); Th (9–5), F (9–3).
 

My Happy Finds – Finding you the next best thing. August 20, 2009

Filed under: Dating & Relationship,Dining,fashion,Nightlife — Athena Chang @ 11:07 AM

My Happy Finds – Finding you the next best thing. This is one of the blogs I came across that is truly humorous, interesting, resourceful and representative of Asian Americans in NYC! The blogger offers tips and experience on dating, travel, shopping, dining and more in New York City. If you want to know how Asians roll in NYC, this is a must read!

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I love NYC Sample Sale July 24, 2009

Filed under: fashion — Athena Chang @ 2:05 PM
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There are plenty of reasons why I love NYC. One of them is ongoing sample sales. This is the one of the very few cities in the US that hosts sample sales from many different brands. And this is why I feel broke.

I started going to sample sales about 2 years ago. I was reading New York Magazine one day and I came across the Shopping section. I discovered they have a great Sales Calendar thing that tells you when and where sample sales will be held around the city. That to me was if i discovered America! I also got newsletter from Daily Candy. What’s even better, I worked in Chelsea and there are two major sample sales venue right around the corner. There goes my money.

I have been to the sample sales of Rebecca Taylor, Bulga, Intermix, Salvadore Ferragamo, Rebecca Minkoff, LAMB and more. Let me tell you this. The price at sample sales are by far the lowest I have ever seen. They always outbeat online prices and retail. Therefore, if you live in some countryside or cities where there is no sample sale, your best bet is online. Fortunately, for me, I could easily get to these sample sales by merely a subway ride!

I got the ultimate excitement when I get the best deals and buy the bags/tops/dresses i would normally not even touch. It feels great to look at my newly acquired items and think I nailed a good deal! This is a dangerous game though. Sample sales are always going on and my bank account is hurting… So after suffering for a few months, I woke up from my sample sale shopping spree. I curbed my urge by setting a set budget on how much I am allowed to spend and try not to go over it. Also, I try to go on the last day of the sample sale because typically they will cut the price even more to get rid of the inventory!

I still go several times per year but I get over the undeniable urge. After all, it is the recession and I need to save for more important and practical stuff, like a Tag Heuer watch? I am just kidding :)

 

 
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