Need the perfect Clutch for a hot date or upcoming wedding? Lauren Merk makes beautiful bags (mostly clutches) that make you feel like a movie star!

Great for Christmas Gifts for your favorite Sister, friend or Mommy! That is, now that they are 40% to 70% off!

Starts: Tuesday, December 9 -Thursday, December 11.

When: 11am—7pm.

Where: 231 W. 29th St between 7th and 8th Aves, suite 201

Thanks to Racked.com for the photo.

We caution those who aren’t used to clutches…While I love my bags I bought at this sample sale last year. I don’t find clutches to be the most practical living in NYC. I just need a way bigger bag usually. But I don’t pack light! Camera, phone, wallet, keys, lipsticks (gotta have more than 1), and various other accessories. For me, I often feel less glamorous trying to squeeze all my stuff into a tiny clutch. However, if you can pack light and wear these bags to somewhere you don’t need a million things, they are beautiful!

New! Wonder Woman Collection

Though we’re somewhat over her wrap dresses and think that much of her line is overpriced for what they are, the sample sale prices are pretty good. Watch out though. Seriously we thought we were going to have our arms chewed off by psychotic shoppers who wanted what we were carrying last year. Also at the last sale I was at for her, they cover up all the mirrors so bring a friend or be prepared to make some in line to find out what your picks look like on you. That is unless you want to wait in the 3 mile long line for the few dressing rooms they’ve got. (We made a SSBFF last year and she rocked. She was so adorb we ended up getting fro-yo and hitting up Bloomies together. Ahh the days of being a student and working from home). I mean who has time for those lines! Not most of us since you’ll probably be on your lunch break and have to hide your recently purchased DVF buys in your purse so your boss thinks you still need a raise for the new year. Or maybe that’s just us…

Dresses starting at $200, shirts for $80, and jackets for $150. (still KINDA STEEP)

STARTS: Dec. 9-13.

Tues., 9 am-6:30 pm

Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Fri., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where the party at: 260 Fifth Ave., b/t 28th & 29th Sts.

Thanks DailyCandy for giving us all the updates!!!

Fashion magazines everywhere are reporting that the new trend is Ripped Tights. Unless you roll in a hipster crowd, I think not. I just hope I don’t fall under fashion’s spell and start thinking this is cool. On the bright side- we are quite clumsy, rips lots of tights and may finally not have to throw out all our tights after two wears.

They're after you...to tear your tights...

Alice + Olivia is one of my personal faves! Such happy glitzy stuff, especially for the holidays y’all! For prices 1/2 off, why not! But I do caution you to check sites like Shopbop first and see how much this stuff actually costs right now to make sure you are actually getting a deal. There is nothing I hate more than checking online when I get home and finding the item I just bought costs less online! Don’t let this happen to you!

STARTS: Monday Dec. 8-11.

Monday: 10 am -6 pm

Tuesday: 10 am-7 pm

Wednesday: 10 am -6 pm

Thursday: 10 am-7 pm

Where it’s at: 261 W. 36th St., b/t 7th and 8th Ave- 2nd flr.

Top 10 trends in 2008…

will they make it into 2009…

1. High Heeled Booties

2. Belting ANYTHING

3. Foho- Luxurious Bohemian look. You know the look, think Mary Kate Olsen.

4. Skinny Jeans

5. The Bob hairstyle (aka Victoria Beckham, Katie Holmes, Hayden Panetierre-ick we hate her but good move cutting her fried ends off)

6. Red Lips or Nude Lips

7. Gladiator inspired sandals, Over-the-Knee Boots, Open toe sandals with tights, platform pumps

8. Funky Hairstyles- think Mini-braids and twisties

9. One-shouldered Frocks

10. Scarves in any climate

Let us know what your fave trends are! And your most hated!

Stay tuned for upcoming trends in 2009!

30% OFF THE ENTIRE STORE

So lately, every time we step into Bendel’s we are reminded of how poor we are. I know, lawyer? poor? It wasn’t supposed to be this way. Anyway, starting this Friday (tomorrow) from 6-9pm and Saturday December 6, between 8-11am save 30% on ANY purchase over $150.

Umm and have you been to Bendel’s? If you could find me an article of clothing less than that I’d be shocked (not literally, don’t email me all your genius finds that are less, it’s sarcasm, ladies)

Get it while the getting is good!

712 5th Avenue
New York, NY!

Mint Jodi Arnold

Save up to 70 percent off coats, dresses, and blouses.
Starts: Dec. 2-5. Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
230 W. 39th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 2nd flr.

Mint sample sales have some crazy bizotches running around! It’s in a tiny showroom with grabby hands but it’s worth it if you get your hands on a pretty sweater! As I always advise though, make sure it’s a good price and you’re not just getting excited that it’s discounted. Sometimes I get home to find that I just bought something for $200 that I never would have looked at in Bloomingdales for that price but because it was marked down from $500 I felt the urgency to have to have it. Fight the urge to buy just because it’s on sale–make sure you really like it! And when you do–go wild!