Fashion Junkie

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Steals & Deals!

With big name designer brands cleaning house to make room for stunning Spring/Summer ‘08 shipments, now’s your final chance to score some serious end-of-season bargains. While the thought of cramming into a communal changing room with dozens of sweaty (and naked!) serial shoppers may not sound appealing, these sizzling sample sales are worth taking off your skivvies for. Happy shopping!

• Who: Denim & Knits Charity Designer Sample Sale
• What: trendy denim (J Brand to Joe’s), tops (Ella Moss) and dozens of other designer frocks at up to 75% off!
• When: Thursday, March 6th
• Time: 4pm-8pm
• Where: 2 Cortland Street, 2nd Floor (@ Broadway next to Century 21)
• Contact: 212-571-2600

• Who: Nau Eco-Friendly Frocks
• What: visit this new shop for technical outdoor and urban lifestyle products made from organic materials at up to 75% off! Think organic cotton T’s, wool, cashmere & angora sweaters, jackets, hats, scarves, pants, dresses and other sustainable stock. Plus, 5 percent of every purchase will go to Kiva, the world’s first person-to-person micro-lending website.
• When: Thursday, March 6th – Sunday, March 9th
• Time: Thursday 11pm-7pm; Friday & Saturday, 12pm-8pm; Sunday 12pm-6pm
• Where: 201 Mulberry Street (btw Spring-Kenmare)
• Contact: 877-454-5628

• Who: Rachel Roy Sample Sale
• What: an assortment of flirty ‘n feminine blouses (slashed from $695 to $200!), trousers (were $525, now $150!), beaded dresses (originally $1,645, now $500!), shorts and jackets can be yours thanks to discounts of up to 70% off of the retail price!
• When: Wednesday, March 5th – Friday, March 7th
• Time: 12pm – 7pm
• Where: 148 West 37th Street, 2nd Floor (btw 7th Ave. & Broadway)
• Contact: 212.629.7170

• Who: Shecky’s Girls Night Out
• What: shop hundreds of emerging clothing and accessory brands at up to 75 % off the retail price! Plus, the hottest in makeup, hair and body services, an open bar and a swag bag filled with beauty booty.
• When: Thurs., March 6th – Fri., March 7th
• Time: 5pm-10pm
• Where: The Puck Building, 293 Lafayette Street (@Houston St.)
• Cost: $20 for general admission at the door
• Contact: 212.242.2566 or visit sheckys.com for more information

• Who: Wink Warehouse Sale
• What: save up to 80% off cutting-edge clothing and accessories from Seychelles (killer kicks), Alice and Olivia (beaded frocks) and dozens of other designers.
• When: Thursday, March 6th -Saturday, March 8th
• Time: 11am-7pm
• Where: 188 Columbus Avenue (btw 68th & 69th St.)
• Contact: 212.877.7727

Special Announcement: Fashion Junkie is taking a spring “shopping” break and will be back on Tuesday, March 25th.

Shop VIP Style

Who doesn’t love the thrill of finding designer clothing bargains? But lets face it, the chaos that typically accompanies brick-and-mortar sample sales (i.e. overwhelming crowds, misplaced inventory and crappy customer service), almost outweigh any benefit. That’s why I choose to shop for my designer discounts at HauteLook.com – a by-invitation-only sample sale website that offers its members FREE access to hipster clothing brands at up 75 % off retail… minus the catfights.

Sign-up for HauteLook’s email newsletter today and you’ll gain access to deeply discounted dresses, cotton T-shirts, tanks and other wardrobe staples from Splendid, starting this Tuesday, March 4th from 8am to 11pm. Other can’t miss sales scheduled for this week include Ella Moss (50% off sexy striped tops and feminine dresses) and Katy Rodriguez (75% off sophisticated cocktail frocks like the one shown here).

Join the hautest shopping club in cyberspace and you’ll also gain access to behind the scenes designer videos, backstage fashion show footage, designer interviews and previews of upcoming collections. Visit HauteLook.com for more information. Happy shopping!

Key NYC Shopping Soirée!

With outside temps pushing a bone-chilling 30 degrees, why on earth would I bother to venture out of my home office today, let alone shower? Then again, having just received an e-vite for tonight’s Key shopping soirée, a hipster SoHo-based clothing and accessory haven, I just might have to rethink my plans. Plus, I can still make it home in time to watch Lipstick Jungle (pathetic, I know).

Stop by tonight’s Key shopping extravaganza for VIP access to dreamy designers, schmoozing and sipping cocktails. Work your wardrobe with staples from Young Fabulous and Broke, Anlo and J Brand (my fave skinny jeans), along with must-have vintage shoes, baubles and clutches.

Enjoy a special 10% discount and don’t forget to tell all your friends!

The Retail Details!
What: Private Shopping Party
Where: Key, 41 Grand Street (btw West Broadway & Thompson)
When: Thursday, February 28th
Time: 6pm
Website: shopkeynyc.com

Happy shopping!

Hang Loose!

A degree in statistics isn’t exactly the kind of educational background you’d expect to find in an emerging fashion designer. But for Los Angeles–based Dorothy Lee, it was her knack for numbers and interest in interior design and architecture that prompted her to launch her namesake clothing collection. Now in its second season, Dorothy Lee’s ladylike asymmetrical dresses, billowy chiffon blouses and tiered hem tanks have been flying off the racks at some of the hottest names in retail like Big Drop, Wink and Nordstrom.

Known for slouchy, yet sophisticated silhouettes infused with quality and comfort, Lee’s muted designs are a refreshingly chic surprise, especially given the over-saturated retail market. A fan of luxe, travel-friendly and sustainable fabrics such as Lyocell jersey (a drape-y, lightweight cotton that feels like silk), Lee’s multi-functional and structured separates look smashing no matter what your shape or size.

Wait ‘til you see Lee’s Spring ’08 lineup – a flirty, feminine and wearable ‘40’s-inspired theme that’s reminiscent of Mia Farrow in Rosemary’s Baby. Some silhouettes on my radar screen: a knockout navy cocoon sleeve blouse (pictured above), a pale rose, short-sleeved cowl neck sweater (makes a killer ensemble with Lee’s slit cuffed shorts), a breezy silk blouse with an over-sized bow on the back, a cream tank dress with cascading ruffles and a royal blue cropped silk bell sleeve jacket (a perfect layering piece). Other signature details include delicate pleats, origami trims, puff sleeves and balloon-hemmed bottoms, all of which come in a variety of eco-friendly earth tones such as eggshell white, rose, pale yellow, forest green, navy and black.

With its wrinkle-free fabrics, no wonder Dorothy Lee is adored by time-pressed, jet-setting women. Think of all the money you’ll save foregoing all those trips to the dry cleaners!

• Store:Dorothy Lee
• Phone:info@dorothy-lee.com
• Website:dorothy-lee.com
• Price Range:$97- $328