I *heart* Sample Sales

Here is the *Disclaimer* I can bring you to the lake but I cannot make you drink. With that being said, you asked for it so here it is. Manolo Blahnik sale coming up just in time for holidays. HOWEVER need I remind you guys how crazy this sale was just a few short moths ago at the Metropolitan Pavilion? With shoes starting around $100 bucks I recommend you bring your helmet. I can only pass the information on to my fellow fashionistas. The Manolo Blahnik Sample Sale, for the tiger in you. 




Manolo Blahnik Sample Sale
Thursday, November 12, 2009
The Warwick Hotel
54th Street and 6th Avenue

Jimmy Choo for H&M

Swedish Elle magazine featuring select pieces of Jimmy Choo for H&M and regular H&M on model Dorothea Barth Jörgensen at TFS, shot by Andreas Sjodin and styled by Lisa Lindqwister. I love all of these looks, my favorite being the black liquid leggings, black top and fur accent. I've been very pleased with the entire H&M collection lately I feel like they are really competing with TOPSHOP style wise but with better prices. This makes me very happy. (-:

I *Heart* Sample Sales

What: Sferra
Why: Luxe linens, sheets, blankets, towels, and bathrobes are 60-80 percent off.
When: Nov. 4-8. Wed.-Sun., 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave., b/t 15th & 16th Sts. 

What: Fred Perry
Why: Preppy duds for women and men at 65 percent off.
When: Nov. 4-8. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 547 W. 27th St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves., 3rd flr. Cash only. 

What: Emanuel Ungaro
Why: Clothes for guys and girls (plus accessories) are 80 percent off.
When: Nov. 5-7. Thurs., noon-7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 409 W. 39th St., b/t Ninth & Tenth Aves. (212-249-4090). 

What: La Perla
Why: Ritzy lingerie, sleepwear, and swimsuits up to 75 percent off.
When: Nov. 8-11. Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.
Where: 4 W. 58th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves., 4th flr. (212-920-1211). 

What: White + Warren
Why: V-necks, crewnecks, and turtlenecks are $85 (reg. $220); cashmere tees are $50 (reg. $125); cashmere thermals for men are $125 (reg. $300).
When: Nov. 10-12. Tues. & Wed., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs., 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 80 W. 40th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves., 3rd flr. 

What: Hugo Boss
Why: Suits for dudes, $400. Leather jackets for ladies, $300.
When: Nov. 10-14. Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Soiffer Hasken, 317 W. 33rd St., at Eighth Ave. 

What: Shoshanna
Why: Spring dresses for $150; bikinis for $65; jeans for $75.
When: Nov. 11 & 12. Wed., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: 231 W. 39th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 422. 

What: Tibi
Why: Seventy percent off shift, scalloped, and strapless dresses (they’re hovering in the $100 range).
When: Nov. 11-13. Wed., 1-7 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 409 W. 39th St., b/t Ninth & Tenth Aves. 

What: Kathleen Cook Swim and Orlando Carreras
Why: Bathing suits from $30. Men’s button-downs from $50.
When: Nov. 12 & 13. Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 147 W. 35th St., b/t Sixth & Seventh Aves., ste. 1003.

Lady Gaga & Hello Kitty PhotoShoot

Lady Gaga helps in the continuing celebration of Hello Kitty's 35th anniversary. See the HAUTE photos below. 

Lady Gaga Gives FACE

M.A.C just named Lady Gaga. reciepient of the Stylemaker trophy, new face of the AIDS fund campaign Viva Glam. The campaign, called "From Our Lips". M.A.C will create a Viva Glam Gaga lipstick for $14 with all proceeds going to the M.A.C AIDS Fund which has raised over a whopping $135 million dollars since 1994. Past Viva Glam divas include, Fergie, Christina Aguilera, Missy Elliott, Linda Evangelista, Chloë Sevigny and Boy George. The lipstick goes on sale March 18, 2010. Im hoping for lots of shimmer and an unexpected color!

G is for Goodbye Charlotte Blechman Leaves Gucci.

Charlotte Blechman Leaves Gucci


The VP of public relations departs after 14 years of service

(NEW YORK) Charlotte Blechman has resigned from her position as vice president of public relations for Gucci America. Starting with Tom Ford's debut at Gucci in 1995 and working all the way through Frida Giannini's recent triumphs for the company, Blechman has been with the company for 14 years; following her resignation, she will continue to work on special projects for the U.S. division of the brand. "The last 14 years have been a fantastic journey," said Blechman, whose last day will be December 5. "Through my tenure at Gucci, I am lucky to have worked closely with some of the most talented people in the industry and to have contributed to the success of the brand in the U.S." Blechman worked alongside Gucci president Daniella Vitale on events such as the company's 5th Avenue flagship opening, the Gucci Loves New York marketing campaign, and A Night to Benefit UNICEF and Raising Malawi, Gucci's largest global charitable initiative to date, which raised over $5 million.






*credits WWD