Cheryl Shops

Because I'm feeling especially charitable this week, I have three sample sales for your shopping pleasure!

In NYC: Regardless of whether you incorporate their props into your, er, routine, there's no disputing the fact that Kiki de Montparnasse has gorgeous lingerie. Now through Wednesday, you can get it at heavily discounted prices: $35-$65 for bras, $15-$30 for thongs, $20-$45 for other undies, $45-$175 for loungewear, and $20-$75 for, ahem, accessories. Through 9/1; noon-7:30; 79 Greene St. (Spring & Broome Sts.).
UPDATE: The sale has been extended through Monday, September 6th, and everything is now an extra 20% off!

In Montauk: We're sadly nearing the end of the high season in the Hamptons, which means Cynthia Rowley is clearing out merch at her pop-up store at the Memory Motel. Prices are up to 80% off retail. Now through 9/6; 11-9; 696 Montauk Highway, Montauk.

Online: Gorjana makes simple yet incredibly chic jewelry and accessories, and starting Thursday 9/2, they're offering more than 30 styles for up to 65% off. Click on this link to shop.

It's more crowded than the F train, most of the merch is dirty and/or old, and until the markdowns start, the prices are no lower than the final round of sales in store. And yet, every season, I traipse off to the Barneys New York Warehouse Sale in search of fashion valhalla. Sometimes I am lucky (Lanvin flats for under $100!), sometimes I am not. Still, it's worth it: Prices start at 50-75% off and can go up to 95% off by the final weekend. Ladies, take a small purse (otherwise you'll have to check it) and please wear modest undergarments, because everyone in the store is going to see them if you try anything on. Good luck and godspeed. It starts Thursday 8/19, with hours 8 a.m.-9 p.m. the first two days; 10-9 weekdays and 10-7 weekends thereafter. 8/19-9/6; 255 W. 17th St. (7th & 8th Aves.).

And online this Friday, 8/20, Gilt Groupe is partnering with Target for a first-ever preview of their upcoming masstige collections from Mulberry, Tucker by Gaby Basora, and John Derian. This is awesome, because those collections hit stores October 10th, September 12th, and September 5th, respectively. If you are not yet a member of Gilt Groupe (to which I say, really?), click here to join.

NYC
Be&D's signature studded rocker-chic bags, footwear, and accessories are 30%-75% off. Wristlets are $50, Garbo bags are $275. 5/25–5/27; 9-7; 32 W. 36th St. (5th & 6th Aves.), 10th fl.

All stock jeans are $80 (or 2 for $150), plus find samples for $15-$50 at the James Jeans sample sale. 5/25–5/27; 9-7:30 T & Th, 10-5:30 W, 10-2 F; 500 Greenwich St. (at Spring St.).

Ali Ro's feminine separates and dresses are at least 65% off. 5/26–5/27; 8:30-6; 530 7th Ave. (at 39th St.), ste. 1402.

Spring '10 and fall '09 coats, jackets, and leathers are on sale at Mackage. Cash only. Through 5/25; noon-7; 275 W. 39th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 7th fl.

Kieselstein-Cord women's & men's jewelry and accessories are up to 70% off (now $150-$1500).5/25-5/27; 9-5; 119 W. 40th St. (Broadway & 6th Ave.), 18th fl.

Le'Bulga handbags are 40%-65% off--think $250 for a Borsa, $375 for a Le'Fleur. 5/26–5/28; 9-7; 214 W. 39th St. (7th & 8th Aves.).

Score Jill Stuart's spring 2010 collection for 30% off (note, still in the mid three figures). 5/27–6/14; 11-7, noon-6 Su; 100 Greene St. (Prince & Spring Sts.).

R.J. Graziano's costume jewelry is at wholesale-and-below prices. Through 5/26; 11-5:30; 389 5th Ave. (36th & 37th Sts.).

Select merch is up to 70% off at Cynthia Rowley's Memorial Day Weekend Sale. 5/28-5/31; 376 Bleecker Street (Perry & Charles Sts.).

Barneys New York's private sale starts Tuesday, 5/24, with select items 40% off throughout the store.

Online
Get a free gift bag filled with summer goodies (a $103 value!) with a purchase of $75 or more at blissworld.com with promo code SUMMER at checkout 5/25-6/1.

Use code MAY25 for 25% off the newly relaunched GerenFord.com through 6/4.

Save up to 30% on select styles (plus free shipping!) at Piperlime's Sweet Deal Event through 5/30.

For one day only, all full-size body butters are 3 for $30 at The Body Shop on May 25th.

Take 25% off all regular-priced items at Tobi.com with code SUNNY20 through 5/25.

Take up to 70% off denim and tees at NationalJeanCompany.com.

NYC (lots of great sales this week!)
Find true samples for men & women (plus me--this is a must-hit) at Elizabeth & James. 5/19-5/21; 10-6; 250 W. 39th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), ste. 1701.

Another must-hit on my list: The News, for Boy by Band of Outsiders, Clu, Vena Cava, and more of my favorite designers. 5/20-5/22; 10-6; 495 Broadway (Spring & Broome Sts.), 5th fl.

Battle the hipsters for up to 75% off the house label, plus Gryson, Sophomore, and more at Steven Alan's sample sale. 5/20-5/23; 8:30-8 Th, noon-7 F & S, noon-5 Su; 87 Franklin St. (Broadway & Church Sts.).

At Mara Hoffman's sample sale, find resort and spring swim, separates, and dresses for up to 80% off retail. 5/21-5/23; 10-7, 11-6 Su; 60 Mercer St. (at Broome St.).

Stock up on great undies and ready-to-wear at Araks' spring sample sale. 5/20-5/21; 8:30-7:30 Th, 9:30-6:30 F; 137 Grand St. (Center & Crosby Sts.), 5th fl.

Nanette Lepore skirts and pants are under $100, dresses are $150. 5/18-5/20; 9-7; 225 W. 35th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 4th fl.

Colette Malouf's lovely and delightfully luxe hair accessories are on sale--$40 for headbands, $10 for miscellaneous accessories. 5/19-5/20; 10-8; 594 Broadway (Houston & Prince Sts.), ste. 1216.

Derek Lam's silky spring collection retailed for much more; find prices in the mid- to low three figures at his sample sale. 5/20–5/21; 10-6; 601 W. 26th St. (11th & 12th Aves.), ste. 1730.

All manner of girlie lingerie--plus swimwear too--is 50%-70% off at Eberjey's sample sale. 5/18–5/19; 8:30-7 T, 9-5 W; 231 W. 39th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), ste. 1102. .

Cardigan by Lynne Hiriak, Nellie Partow, Nicholas K, and Candace Ang, among other indie designers, are up to 80% off. 5/20–5/23; 10-8 Th-F, 11-6 S, 11-4 Su.; 2 Great Jones St. (Broadway & Lafayette Sts.).

Noir's statement jewelry (including the pavé octopus ring, for $95, and a stack of pyramid rings for $40), is up to 80% off. 5/19-5/21; 10-7; 350 W. 38th St. (8th & 9th Aves.), 5th fl.

Melissa Shoes' plasic shoes are $20-$150, and that includes their designer collabs with Vivienne Westwood and Alexandre Herchcovitch. 5/19-5/22; noon-8; 520 W. 27th St. (10th & 11th Aves), ste. 601.

Tailored, work-friendly clothes are on super-sale at Carlos Campos' sample sale. 5/19–5/21; 10-7; 248 W. 35th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 9th fl.

Earthy jewelry is $5 and up (that's up to 80% off) at Pono's spring sample sale. Through 5/21; 9-6; 132 W. 36th St. (Broadway & 7th Ave.), 8th fl.

Christofle and Guy Degrenne flatware, crystal, and bric-a-brac are up to 70% off retail at Soffier Haskin. Through 5/20; 9-6:30, 9-5 Th; 317 W. 33rd St. (8th & 9th Aves.).

Bags are a mere $5-$60 at the Elliott Lucca, the Sak, and sakroots sample sale. 5/20; 9-5; 339 5th Ave. (at 33rd St.), 2nd fl.

Showroom Seven's sample sale boasts clothes and accessories from Orla Kiely, Andy & Debb, and more for up to 90% off. Through 5/21; 10-7; 263 11th Ave. (at 28th St.), 3rd fl.

Pumps and sandals are $10-$60 at Lovely People. 5/20; 5:30-8; 1385 Broadway (37th & 38th Sts.).

Hit Fred Flare for hipster-approved wares for $10. 5/23; 11-5; 131 Meserole Ave. (at Leonard St.), Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Online
Take 20% off jewelry at 80s Purple with code bejeweled through 5/19.

Designers like Alexander Wang are now 30-95% off at Forward by Revolve.

Neiman Marcus's First Call sale has started; prices are up to 40% off.

Shop new sale markdowns at Free People.

Because there are so many sales this week, I'm resorting to my top 10 format. For more thorough listings, I suggest visiting my friends at Racked.

Top 10 NYC
Past collections are up to 70% off at Tibi's sample sale (one of my favorite places to stock up for the summer wedding season). 5/12-5/15; 1-6 Wed., 10-6 Thurs. & Fri., 10-4 Sat.; 409 W. 39th St. (9th & 10th Aves.). .

Battle the other hipsters for Vena Cava, Proenza Schouler, and other downtown designers for 60%-90% off at Opening Ceremony's sale. 5/13-5/16; 11-8, noon-7 Sun.; 33 Howard St. (Broadway & Crosby Sts.).

Rebecca Minkoff's sample sale is now one day only; find a Morning After bag for a mere $327 (instead of $595). 5/12; 10-7; 155 5th Ave. (21st & 22nd Sts.).

Summer clothes are now up to 90% off at the MaxMara sale at Soffier Haskin. Through May 14; 9-6:30, 9-5 Fri.; 317 W. 33rd St. (8th & 9th Aves.).

Pretty dresses, plus beauty and baby items are 60%-85% off at Tocca. 5/12-5/14; 11:30-7; 542 W. 22nd St. (10th & 11th Aves.).

Prices are more than 50% off retail at runway fave Lela Rose's sample sale. Find a sweater for $195, and dresses for $450-$595. 5/12-5/14; 9-7 W, 10-6 Th, 10-5 F; 224 W. 30th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 13th fl.

Score pieces from Twinkle by Wenlan's awesome spring-summer collection for up to 75% off (mostly under $200). 5/13-5/14; 10-7; 545 8th Ave. (37th & 38th Sts.), 17th fl.

Find pretty tops for $25-$125 and dresses for $105-$195 at Miguelina's spring 2010 sample sale. Through 5/14; 8:30-8; 20 W. 36th St. (5th & 6th Aves.), 6th fl.

Take your man to the Buckler sample sale, where prices start at just $15; sweaters are $25, blazers are $50, and shorts are $15. 5/13–5/16; 6-8 Th, 10-9 F, 11-7 S, noon-6 Su; 13 Gansevoort St. (Hudson and West 4th Sts.).

Staff USA has Maison Martin Margiela, Viktor&Rolf, and Dsquared2 spring 2010 for men and women at sample sale prices. Shirts and skirts are $100-$200, pants are $100-$300, and jackets are $200-$800. 5/13-5/15; 10-7, 11-4 S; 220 W. 19th St. (7th & 8th Aves.).

Top 10 online
For 2 days only, take an extra 10% off all sale items at Piperlime with code EXTRA10 at checkout, 5/12-5/13.

Save up to 60% at Isabella Oliver's spring sale.

Get a free Lela Rose makeup bag filled with high-end samples with your $100 Beauty.com purchase while supplies last.

Select swimsuits are 25% off at saks.com 5/13-5/17.

To prepare you for summer, take 20% off bath & body, cellulite, and waxing products at blissworld.com with promo code BODY20 through 5/16.

Spend $200 and get a free gift at WHotelstheStore.com through 5/13: REDFOX for a faux fur throw, PILLOWS for two cloud pillows, or ROBE99 for a doeskin robe.

Buy 1, get 1 50% OFF all Peppermint, Aloe & Satsuma products at The Body Shop.

Select spring styles are now up to 50% off at BCBG.com.

Wednesday only, all women's dresses are $98 and men's chinos are $35 online only at Banana Republic.

Save up to 40% at Eryn Brinie's spring sale. In store too.

NYC
Bags and shoes are 50%-75% off at Botkier's sample sale. 5/6–5/9; noon-7 Th, 11-7 F, noon-6 S, noon-5 Su; 60 Mercer St. (at Broome St.).

Tom Binns wins the creativity prize for his aptly titled Bargain Binns megasale, where select collections are 40% off. Through 5/9; noon-7, noon-6 Su; 41 Perry St. (W. 4th & 7th Ave.).

It's time yet again for a J.Crew sample sale at Clothingline; this time spring and summer clothes are 60% off. 5/4–5/7; 10-7; 261 W. 36th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 2nd fl.

Sexy shoes (for men too), handbags, and accessories are up to 70% off at Cesare Paciotti. 5/5–5/7; 10-6; 12 W. 57th St. (5th & 6th Aves.), ste. 901.

Takashimaya is closing, but the entire store is now 40% off. Ongoing; 10-7, noon-5 Su; 693 5th Ave. (54th & 55th Sts.).

Tuleste Market's attention-worthy costume jewelry is $10-$60. 5/6-5/7; 1-7; 112 Greene St. (Prince & Spring Sts.).

Thin jersey tees are $20 and cashmere is $85-$100 at White + Warren's sample sale. 5/4–5/6; 1-7 T, 8-7 W, 8-3 Th; 80 W. 40th St. (5th & 6th Aves.), 3rd fl.

Nancy Gonzalez's exotic-skin bags are on sale. 5/5–5/6; 10-6; 575 Madison Ave. (at 56th St.), 8th fl.

Find dresses, separates, outerwear, accessories, and more at up to 75% off at Vivienne Tam. 5/5–5/7; 9-8 W, 10-7 Th, 10-6 F; 260 W. 39th St. (7th & 8th Aves.).

Shoes from Butter, Tibi, and Something Bleu are $60 for samples, $100 for stock. Cash only. 5/7-5/13; 10-7 (closed weekends); 307 7th Ave. (27th & 28th Sts.).

Components By John McCoy men's & women's basics in cashmere, cotton, and linen are wholesale and below. Cash only. Through 5/7; 10-6; 20 W. 55th St. (5th & 6th Aves.), Penthouse.

Lafayette 148 New York is holding a spring warehouse sale with all sizes 75% off retail. Tops are $35-$40, skirts are $40, pants $45, dresses and jackets $60, leather $100. 5/5-5/7; 9-7, 9-6 F; 148 Lafayette St. (Howard & Grand Sts.).

Take 3 gently worn garments to Eryn Brinie's Broadway store and get 20% off your purchase through 5/15; 501 Broadway (Spring & Broome Sts.).

Online
Or if you prefer to shop online, use code tops30 for 30% off select tops at ErynBrinie.com.

Use code fig15usa for 15% off all private-label brands at figleaves.com through 5/31.

In honor of Mothers' Day, get 15% off orders over $75 at Karmaloop.com with code LUV15 through 5/10.

Revolve Clothing has marked down 2,500 items--now save 30-90%!

Check out new sale items at Tobi, now 30%-80% off.

Use code Q9X3K for 35% off all down at WHotelstheStore.com through 5/4.

Top 10 NYC
It's that time again: the Barneys New York Warehouse Sale is back, and prices are 50%-75% off, with discounts getting steeper as the days go on. 2/11-2/28; 8-9 Th & F, 10-7 thereafter; 255 W. 17th St. (7th & 8th Aves.).

Showroom Seven's sample sale features items from its coveted roster of designers--think Erickson Beamon, Orla Kiely, Issa London, Tony Cohen, and more--at up to 90% off. Through 2/19; 10-7 (closed Sun); 263 11th Ave. (at 28th St.), 3rd fl.

Head out to Fort Greene's excellent Stuart & Wright for Isabel Marant, Alexander Wang, APC, and other coveted men's and women's designers for up to 75% off. 2/11–2/14; 10-8, noon-6 Su; 85 Lafayette Ave. (S. Elliot Pl. & S. Portland Ave.), Fort Greene, Brooklyn.

Past-season clothes, shoes, jewelry, accessories and more are 55%-90% off at Odin and Pas de Deux's sample sale. Through 2/13; 11-8, noon-7 Sun; 199 Lafayette St. (at Broome St.).

Why wait for the Target line? Get Tucker samples and stock for $100 or less, plus Crumley jewelry for $60-$150 and K* shoes for $60-$70. Through 2/9; 8-7; 413 W. 14th St. (9th Ave. & Washington St.), ste. 403.

Find Vena Cava, Rachel Comey, and other cool designers for up to 80% off at Gargyle's sale. Merchandise will be organized by bins: $30 or less, $50, $75, $100, $125, and $150+. Also online starting Wednesday morning. 2/10–2/12; 10-7; 16A Orchard St. (Canal & Hester Sts.).

Jumelle has Karen Walker, Mociun, and other hipster-friendly designers for 60%-80% off. 2/11–2/15; noon-7:30; 148 Bedford Ave. (N. 8th & N. 9th Sts.).

Dolce & Gabbana for men and women is ridiculously cheap--like, under $200 cheap--a this sample sale. 2/10-2/21; 10-7; 532 Broadway (at Spring St.).

Clothingline has Gentle Souls by Kenneth Cole, Walter, Lewis Cho, and other designers for cheapity-cheap. 2/9-2/11; 11-7 (11-6 W); 261 W. 36th St. (7th & 8th Aves), 2nd fl.

Inven.Tory has marked Cheap Monday down by 40% (jeans are $39) and Sophomore, Quail, and vintage items down by 30%. Ongoing; 237 Lafayette St. (Prince & Spring Sts.).

Top 10 online
If you can't make it to the Dolce & Gabbana sample sale, you can save up to 50% on the winter collection online.

Take an extra 50% off everything (even sale) at Plaza Too.

Shop new markdowns at Free People's extensive sale.

Take 15% Off any Alloy order of $75 or more with code ALL1575! through 2/18.

Shop new markdowns on designer and contemporary apparel and accessories at Saks.com.

Get 20% off any Old Navy purchase of $100 or more with code ONSAVE20 at checkout through 2/18.

Use code BEMINE for a free gift with any $85 L'Occitane purchase.

Take 15% off regular, sale items and 25% off clearance items using code FINAL at Lord & Taylor through 2/9.

My little secret: I often find great jewelry and accessories (like belts) on sale at bebe.com.

Get a free Lovehandler and free shipping with $50 purchase at blissworld.com with promo code VDAY210 at checkout through 2/14.

Top 10 NYC
Sadly, Phi is closing, but the silver lining is that samples and past collections are up to 90% off, with prices ranging from $25-$500. I will hopefully make a visit sometime this week and report back. Through 2/7; 11-7, 11-6 Su; 71 Greene St. (Spring & Broome Sts.).

Take in a pair of gently worn shoes to Sigerson Morrison and take 15% off regular-priced shoes or 10% off sale shoes. Sigerson Morrison will match the donation through Soles4Soles and the Haiti Relief Fund. Through 2/28; 11-7, noon-6 Sun.; 28 Prince St. (Mott & Elizabeth Sts.).

Cheryl Shops faves Daryl K and Kerrigan are up to 60% off. Through 2/22; 11-7, noon-6 Su; 21 Bond St. (Bowery & Lafayette Sts.).

Fur coats and accessories are up to 80% off at Giuliana Teso's blowout sale. 2/2–2/4; 10-6; 224 W. 30th St. (7th & 8th Aves.)., ste. 1101.

Kisan has fall/winter merch from Sonia Rykiel, Vanessa Bruno, Tsumori Chisato, and other hard-to-find designers for up to 70% off. 2/4–2/7; 11-7, noon-6 Su.; 125 Greene St. (Houston & Prince Sts.).

Fancy French linens (plus robes and accessories too) are 40%-90% off at D. Porthault's white sale. Through 2/6; 10-6; 470 Park Ave. (at 58th St.).

Honey in the Rough has indie designers like Alexandre Herchcovitch, United Bamboo, and more for up to 70% off--clothes, jewelry, and accessories. Through 2/7; noon-8, noon-7 Su; 161 Rivington St. (Suffolk & Clinton Sts.).

New and pre-owned watches from Tourneau are 50%-70% off retail. Plus fine jewelry too. Photo ID required for entry; credit cards only; no strollers or children under 12. 2/6-2/11; 9-6:30; 317 W. 33rd St. (8th & 9th Aves).

Preview the spring Eryn Brinie collection this weekend and get 20% off. 2/5-2/6; 10-9; 501 Broadway (Spring & Broome Sts.).

Get your hairs did this Sunday at Antonio Prieto salon--rates are roughly half price, and all proceeds benefit PS107 PTA. 2/7; 11-6; 127 W. 20th St. (6th & 7th Aves.). Call 212-255-3741 for an appointment.

Top 5 online
Hurry--Tuesday is the final day for Piperlime's final sale on clothing, where prices are up to 60% off.

Take 15% off orders over $75 at Karmaloop.com with code ROCK15 through 2/28.

Starting 2/2, it's Gap.com's stock up event: Use code GAP25 for 25% off through 2/7.

Save 15% on Knoll classics like the Barcelona chair, and get a free upgrade to White Glove delivery service at DWR.com through 2/7.

Get a free gift with $85 purchase at L'Occitane with code BEMINE at checkout.

Top 10 NYC
Just in time for Valentine's Day, stock up on fancy lingerie from Araks, La Perla, and more for $10-$250 at La Petite Coquette. Through 1/31; 11-7, 11-8 Th, noon-6 Su; 51 University Pl. (9th & 10th Sts.).

Coveted brands like Alexander Wang, Elizabeth and James, and more are 50%-70% off at Aloha Rag. Through 2/15; 11-7, noon-6 Su; 505 Greenwich St. (at Spring St.).

Select beauty items are up to 75% off at Space NK's awesome-sounding sale. 1/28–1/30; 8-8 Th, 10-7 F & Sa; 99 Greene St. (Prince & Spring Sts.).

Pre-fall and fall/winter items are up to 75% off at Temperley London (note: still mid- to high three figures). 1/27–1/31; 8-8 W, 11-7 Th-Sa, noon-6 Su; 453 Broome St. (at Mercer St.).

Trendy, downtowny designers like Acne and United Bamboo are 50% off at Castor & Pollux. Ongoing; noon-7, 1-6 Su (closed M); 238 W. 10th St. (Bleecker & Hudson Sts.).

Clothingline has children's clothing from Crewcuts, Jacadi, Marie Chantal, and other coveted brands for rock-bottom prices (discounts vary by vendor). 1/26-1/28; 10-6; 261 W. 36th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 2nd fl.

Satya is closing out its Soho pop-up store with a blowout sample sale. Through 1/30; 11-7; 449 W. Broadway (at Prince St.).

Dennis Basso fur coats, clothing, accessories, and more (mostly for women) are on sale at Soffier Haskin. Credit cards only; leave strollers and children under 12 at home. 1/30-2/3; 9-6:30; 317 W. 33rd St. (8th & 9th Aves.).

Sale items are now an extra 30% off at Scoop stores; click here for locations & hours.

Chocheng's gorgeous suits, jackets, and coats are up to 75% off. 1/28–2/28; call 212-967-5044 for hours; 51 E. 63rd St. (Park & Madison Aves.).

Top 10 online
I don't normally list sweepstakes, but this one is too good to pass up: In honor of their millionth order, Net-A-Porter is giving away a $40,000 shopping spree. Click here to enter.

Take 15% off any order at Alloy with code A15AFF through 2/4.

Take 15% off all Bliss and Remede products at blissworld.com with code FEB210 through 1/29.

Take an extra 25% off sale items at WHotelsTheStore.com with code R8T24 at checkout through 1/29.

Get an awesome sample-filled makeup case by Marchesa with your $150 order at Beauty.com while supplies last.Take $20 off orders of $75 or more at Delia*s with code 2075D at checkout through 2/4.

Take an additional 20% off clearance prices at Express through 1/27.

Get a L'Occitane Shea Butter gift with $85 purchase. Enter code SHEA at checkout.

At Lord & Taylor's Second Take, take 15% off regular and sale prices, and 20% off clearance with code TAKE2 through 2/1.

At BigelowChemists, take 10% off any purchase over $50 with code big151 through 3/31.

If your New Year's resolution isn't going so well, get a kick start with a juice fast from Blueprint Cleanse; take 15% off any three-day (or longer) cleanse with code SUNDANCE15 through 1/31. (I've ordered mine already; I'm starting on Monday.)

In NYC (only 5 this week)
United Bamboo has fall 2009 men's & women's clothes for up to 85% off (dresses are $110), plus cat calendars too! Through 1/19; 10-8; 217 Centre St. (at Grand St.), 6th fl.

Clothingline has J.Crew samples for men, women & kids (plus Madewell too), and they're restocking regularly. 1/19-1/23; 10-7 T-F, 10-5 Sa; 261 W. 36th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 2nd fl.

Cole Haan shoes and bags for men & women are up to 75% off retail. Credit cards only. No strollers or children under 12. 1/23-1/27; 9-6:30 Sa-Tu, 9-6 W; 317 W. 33rd St. (8th & 9th Aves.).

If you like ornate jewelry, then hit the Judith Ripka sale, where you can score her distinctive designs (18k gold and silver) for 50%-70% off. 1/21-1/23; 10-8 Th, 10-6 F, 10-3 Sa; Carlton Hotel, 88 Madison Ave. (28th & 29th Sts.), Seville room.

Spend $200 in beauty at Bergdorf Goodman and receive a cosmetic bag loaded with samples from Amore Pacific, Tom Ford, Kiehl's, and more. Available in store through 1/30; online through 2/1.


Online
Fall 2009 collections are now up to 70% off at Rogan and Loomstate.

Le Train Bleu's end of season sale features Rachel Comey and other cool Portland-approved designers.

Rag & Bone, Acne, Alexander Wang, and other coveted designers are now 30%-80% off at Forward by Revolve.

Save up to 70% on handbags at Piperlime through 1/24.

Get a swanky sample-filled makeup case designed by Marchesa with your $150 Beauty.com order while supplies last.

Take 25% off all sale items at Pink Mascara with code EXTRA25.

Take 20% off select products at the blissworld.com Blowout Sale with code SAVE20 through 1/21.

Take 20% off everything at National Jean Company with code SALE20.

150 products are up to 50% off at L'Occitane's winter sale.

Most items are 50% off at Seattle's Sway and Cake.

Top 10 NYC
Isabel Marant, A.P.C., Rag & Bone, and other labels that cause me to drool are up to 50% off at Cheryl Shops fave Stuart & Wright. Ongoing; noon-7, noon-6 Sun; 85 Lafayette Ave. (South Portland Ave. & South Elliot Pl.), Fort Greene, Brooklyn.

Kimberly Taylor's accessible, sexy clothes are up to 80% off. Through 1/13; 10-7; 400 W. 14th St. (9th Ave. & Washington St.).

Hit Kidrobot's warehouse sale for $10 hats; $15 tees, dresses and skirts; $40 jackets; and $25 hoodies, crewnecks, sweaters, and rugbys. Through 1/13; 11-7; 56 W. 22nd St. (5th & 6th Aves.), 2nd fl.

Need an evening gown? Tuleh is up to 75% off and Angel Sanchez is up to 85% off at this sample and stock sale. 1/17-1/19; 11-5 Sun, 10-6 M-Tu; 148 W. 37th St. (Broadway & 7th Ave.).

Jewelry from Fenton/Fallon, Alexis Bittar, and other coveted brands is just $15 and up at Charm & Chain's sale. 1/12–1/15; 9-7; 300 W. Broadway (at Grand St.), ste. 2.

Prices on Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, and more have dropped down to 70% off at fashion wonderland Opening Ceremony. Ongoing; 11-8, noon-7 Sun; 35 Howard St. (Broadway & Crosby St.).

Clothingline is hosting a 2-day blowout with prices up to 95% off on Free People, Tocca, Milly, and more. 1/12-1/13; 11-7 T, 11-6 W; 261 W. 36th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 2nd fl.

Fancy yet understated shoes and boots are up to 50% off at Dusica Dusica's sample sale, where sample boots are $250 and sample shoes are $150. 1/12–2/28; 11-7, noon-7 Sun.; 67 Prince St. (Lafayette & Crosby Sts.).

Prices are up to 70% off at Built By Wendy's fall/winter sale. Ongoing; noon-7, noon-6 Sun; 7 Centre Market Place (Broome & Grand Sts.), 46 N. 6th St. (Wythe & Kent Sts.), Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Also online.

The entire store is 20% off at Flight 001; also available online with code NOWBOARDING. Click here for hours and locations.


Top 10 online
If you missed Rebecca & Drew's NYC sample sale last month, you're in luck: They're taking the sale online, with prices up to 80% off retail ($30-$65 for shirts, $80 for dresses, and $100 for coats). Sale starts at midnight 1/12-1/14.

It's time for a Spend Some, Get Some event at Saks: Earn a gift card worth up to $2,000 with code JANUARY1 at checkout 1/12-1/14 (available in stores 1/14 only).

The Rachel Zoe-endorsed luxury vintage site Shrimpton Couture is holding its first ever Luxe for Less event, with prices up to 70% off through 1/15.

At Karmaloop, take $20 off a $100 order with code JOYX20 or take 15% off any order with code JOYX15 both through 1/31.

Trendy shoes are up to 50% off at VinceCamuto.com, plus sign up for emails for a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree through 1/30.

Whoa! Sale items are buy 1, get 2 free online only at New York & Company 1/14-1/18.

Designers like A.L.C. and Rachel Comey are up to 60% off at Cheryl Shops fave Satine.

Who needs the gym when you can take 30% off the Fat Girl Three at blissworld.com now through 1/18? Or, get free Shipping and a free deluxe sample of Fat Girl Slim when you purchase Fat Girl Sleep with promo code FGS110 at checkout.

150 products are up to 50% off at L'Occitane's Winter Sale.

Finally, taking a cue from Gilt Groupe, Shopbop has introduced an interesting new feature: Refer a friend to the site and receive a $25 credit if your friend makes a purchase. This applies only if your friend is a new customer and does not return their item, but, hey, free money! Keeping with that thought, please tell 'em I sent you.

Yet even more online sample sales
Bricks-and-mortar stores are still closing at a somewhat alarming pace, but there's no doubt about it: People are shopping online. Online shopping has always been great for bargain shopping--Google is all one needs to find a coupon code--but one of the fastest-growing categories in e-commerce is private sale websites, also known as online sample sales. WWD wrote about them [subscription required] a few weeks ago; basically, as the article describes, these sites are win-win for everybody: Designers get to dump merchandise quickly and efficiently without turning up in search engines; consumers get same-season merchandise at great discounts, without having to deal with the hassle of actual sample sales, but while still succumbing to sample-sale craziness. Plus, many sites have return policies (often for store credit). The great thing is that with so many new sample sale websites popping up, there are ample opportunities to shop a wide range of products, with different sites specializing in different areas--shopping them is a good way to get exposed to new and independent designers, as well as finding crazy deals on some of your favorites.

Gilt Groupe is the undisputed master of online sample sales--according to the WWD article, they're on track to do $400 million in sales this year. But while they have 1.2 million members, a large number of them never purchase anything--due to, Gilt thinks, too-high prices. Enter Gilt Fuse, their contemporary site, a sort of Co-Op to Gilt's Barneys. Hosting brands like Kova & T, Generra, and Modern Amusement, prices are chiefly under $100, and since the site doesn't quite have the membership numbers of its older sister, most items don't sell out yet (as I'm writing this, most of the Faryl Robin, Earnest Sewn, and Sequin stock is still available). If you're already a member of of Gilt Groupe, then you're automatically a member of Gilt Fuse. If you're a member of neither, you can always join here; as with Gilt, the $25 referral policy applies here as well, and your accounts are linked, so if you return an item from Gilt, for example, you can use the credit on Fuse.

Like the OutNet is to Net-a-Porter, Revolve Clothing has recently launched Rewind, a place for them to dump clearance stock as well as host pop-up sales. While the pop-ups tend to be more under-the-radar designers like Boulee and Erik Hart, the regular sale selection is quite impressive, with good deals on Rachel Comey, Lyell, and Acne Jeans, among others. I also like the interface, which allows you to rollover and get a preview of the item (and what sizes are available) without having to click through to the page. If you're already a Revolve customer, you can shop Rewind; otherwise, you need an invitation (click here to join). Their referral policy is slightly different than other sites: If your friend buys something, you get a $25 credit toward your next purchase of $50 or more.

Beyond The Rack is the first of the sample-sale websites based in Canada, but before you start laughing, know that they've recently had YSL handbags and Gucci sunglasses; J Brand jeans are currently on sale; and coming up, they have Dior handbags, Burberry accessories, and Sam Edelman shoes. And even though everything is being shipped from Canada, the shipping cost is only $10. The only caveat is that the prices are not as low as on some other websites, but as Beyond The Rack is fairly new, the products don't sell out quite as quickly as on other sites. You must be a member to shop (if you need a referral code, mine is NCM260AC086), and the friend referral credit is $10.

Gomatta Girls was started by two L.A. fashion insiders, and despite its strange name, it has a pretty good selection of West Coast designers. A great thing about this site is that unless the merch sells out, it lives for awhile under the CLOSEOUT link--currently, you can find clothes by Dolce Vita, Tulle, Jenny Han, and more for up to a whopping 90% off. My one criticism is that its emails don't say who the designer is in the subject line, so you have to read through a bunch of text to figure out what's going on sale that particular day. But in the grand scheme of things, it's a minor complaint. You can invite your friends to join (and get a $10 credit when they make a purchase), but you don't need an invite to shop the site.


Finally, the newest kid on the block is Retail Happy Hour, which thus far appears to host four long-weekend sales that last five days, from Thursday to Monday. The last round included Pop Beauty and L Space swimwear; the next round, starting this week, includes Kara Janx (remember her?) and Prairie NY. Retail Happy Hour does not require a referral to shop, and has no referral program (well, give them time).

Even more online sample sales!
Bricks-and-mortar stores are closing left and right, but online sample-sale sites are multiplying like, well, rabbits. Here are the latest sites to pop up since I last wrote about this phenomenon back in June.

Billion Dollar Babes, everyone's favorite sample sales for people who don't know how to shop sample sales, has recently entered the online game. So far, they've hosted AG Jeans, Taryn Rose shoes, Charriol jewelry, and, currently, Hayden-Harnett bags, which was the first sale I was able to view. So far, nothing is sold out, which is a nice change from the otherwise-excellent Rue La La and Gilt Groupe. However, prices are kind of all over the place--the Ibiza tote is a reasonable $75, but the Jinhee tote, which is $170 here, can be had for $142 on Hayden-Harnett's website. The good thing about BDB is that you don't need a referral to join the site; the flip-side is that you don't get referral credits when your friends join. Also, like Ideeli, you can pay $100 to be a platinum member, which gets you free shipping and two hours of early access to all sales. But you all know how I feel about paying for the privilege to shop.

Secret Style is based on the West Coast and thus fills the void left by the demise of Regent's Secret and also picks up some of Hautelook's slack. They don't have any sales live at the moment, but past sales have includes Reiss, People's Liberation, and Rock & Republic, and upcoming sales are William Rast, Raw7, and Gold Hawk. You don't need a referral to join, but if you do get a $10 credit if your friends join, so if you'd be so kind as to enter my address, cherylshopsblog [at] yahoo [dot] com, well, thanks.

The most exciting development, however, is the announcement of The OutNet, the outlet site from net-a-porter founder Natalie Massenet. Fashionistas are currently salivating over the possibilities, assuming the site will offer high-end designers at super-discounted prices, hopefully with a strong roster of British labels (granted, this is all just speculation). The OutNet isn't live yet--it's launching sometime in the spring--but you can sign up for membership (as of now, it's free--no referrals necessary) and presumably be notified when the site goes live. My credit cards are shivering with anticipation.

More online sample sales
Since I last wrote about online sample sales, a ton of new sites have been popping up. And much like sample sales in the real world, more sites mean more variety. So whether you're looking for designer accessories, contemporary fashion, or streetwear tees and jeans, there's bound to be something for you. Of course, in this new world of online sample sales, there's usually a catch: Nearly all of the sites below require a member to refer you, but that's what I'm here for--read below to see how to join each one.

The Top Secret is an online sample sale site from Top Button, the sample-sale-listings website. It has yet to launch its first sale, but its promising-sounding lineup includes Ferre handbags, starting Thursday, followed by Alexander McQueen and Moschino. Since the first sale has yet to go live, I can't comment on prices or selection, but word is that everything will be up to 75% off retail, and sales will last 1-3 days, based on availability. If you want to become a member, email me.

Editors' Closet, which I recently joined, so far has had only one sale live, for Monies US jewelry, which is on sale for up to 70% off. Their next sale, Colette Malouf, is also accessories, and starts Thursday. To join, click on this link, then type in my email address, which is cherylshopsblog [at] yahoo [dot] com.

Rue La La is the most mainstream of the online sample sales, and I mean that in a good way--visiting the site is kind of like going to an out-of-the-way TJ Maxx and finding a cache of treasures on clearance. Recent sales have included heavy hitters like Calvin Klein swimwear, Sferra linens, and Ghurka luggage; Hickey Freeman starts tomorrow, and Dior sunglasses and Elie Tahari are coming later this week. In other words, they cover everything from clothing and accessories to items for the home. Prices are on par with major discounters, but think of it as saving yourself a trip to the crowded, messy, fluorescent-lighted store in favor of a well-organized at-home shopping experience. To join, go to the homepage, and click on "invited by a member." When the box pops up, type in my email address, which is, again, cherylshopsblog [at] yahoo [dot] com.

Regent's Secret sounds and looks British, but it's based on the West Coast, so it thusly has a large selection of L.A. denim and T-shirt brands, which is fortunate for us New Yorkers, since L.A.-based labels tend to have their sample sales in their own city. Regent's Secret currently hosts about one sample sale a week, but next month they're stepping up to two a week, and they hope to be up to three a week by September. Currently, menswear label Kings of Glory is on sale for up to 80% off; retro Rebel Yell T-shirts start tomorrow, and Ed Hardy/Christian Audigier, Hudson Jeans, Frankie B, and Cavalli sunglasses are all on the roster. Regent's Secret gets extra points for being blog friendly and for setting up a special URL through which you can join: Click here to get started.

Finally, there's Haute Look, which has been around so long (six months), I am embarrassed to have not written about it earlier. Nevertheless, Haute Look must have well-connected buyers, because they have an incredibly desirable lineup of sample sales: Thomas Wylde, Diane von Furstenberg, and Joie have all been featured recently; Splendid is live for the next two and a half hours; and upcoming sales include Tocca, LnA, Tracy Reese, and Smashbox Cosmetics. Prices are incredibly reasonable (Splendid, for example, is 50% off current-season collection), items don't all sell out at once (I'm looking at you, Gilt Groupe), and, best of all, you don't need a referral to join. That's right--click here to get started. (If you're feeling charitable, however, you can enter my email address to let them know I referred you. Once again, it's cherylshopsblog [at] yahoo [dot] com.) But, um, don't tell too many people--for once, it's nice to go to a sample sale (online or elsewhere) that's not too crowded.

Websites of the week: online sample sales
Sample sales hold a certain mystique: The idea of unearthing designer clothing, jewelry, or accessories for dirt-cheap is definitely enticing, and I have certainly scored some fabulous finds over the years. The reality, however, is often less glamorous--far-flung locations, ridiculously crowded spaces, unappealing merchandise. That, and with the exception of a handful of designers and showrooms in L.A., most sample sales are purely a New York City phenomenon. But now a handful of websites are letting everyone in on the action, allowing you to shop from the comfort of your own home, wherever that may be. The downside is that you don't get to try anything on, but the upside is that you don't have to try stuff on in your underwear, in front of a roomful of strangers. There are bunch of online sample-sale sites popping up (even Billion Dollar Babes got in on the action, recently holding a Valentino sale in conjunction with Yoox), but here are my two favorites.

Ideeli specializes in accessories--think jewelry, sunglasses, and handbags--from heavy hitters like YSL, Burberry, Prada, and Derek Lam. Some of these items are available for sale, at 50%-90% off retail; members get periodic emails that preview upcoming sales, then you get an email approximately 30 minutes before it goes on sale. The exact day and time any given item goes on sale is pretty much a surprise, making shopping at Ideeli a very spontaneous experience. Membership at Ideeli is free (2nd Row membership is what they call it), but if, unlike me, you don't have a moral opposition for paying for the privilege to shop, you can become a 1st Row member for $7.99 a month. 1st Row members receive a text message at the start of each sale, and they are allowed to shop for an hour before 2nd Row members. The better perk of membership is that 1st Row members are eligible for giveaways, which are often more luxe than the items available for sale. Of course, the more people who join, the worse your odds. Upcoming items for sale include bags from Tod's, Gryson, Gustto, and Kooba; and jewelry from Pade Vavra and M2. Membership is by invitation only, but thankfully I am equipped to share the love, so email me if you want to join.

If Ideeli sounds complicated--and it is, somewhat--you might like Gilt Groupe a bit better. They hold four or so sales a week; each begins at noon and lasts for 24 hours (or until everything is sold out). You get an email as soon as the sale starts, and be forewarned, items go quickly--I've logged on at 12:05 and found slim pickings. Gilt Groupe primarily features clothing from contemporary and designer labels (everyone from Tibi and Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent to Behnaz Sarafpour and Alessandro dell'Acqua), but they also add lingerie, sunglasses, jewelry, and handbags to the mix. Since this is Oscar week, Badgley Mischka and Judith Ripka are already in play; Robert Marc starts Wednesday at noon, and Notte by Marchesa begins Thursday. Every sale features a cute little movie, and the photography is hip without being too "editorial" (in other words, you can actually see the clothes). For those worried about fit, clothes and shoes can be returned for credit within 14 days; accessories are final sale. Again, you need to be a member to shop these sales; but if you email me, I will gladly hook you up.

I have yet to buy anything on either of these sites (although I've tried on Gilt Groupe--I was just too slow), but I find the online sample-sale concept a welcome one--I'm all about democratizing fashion.