Hot Fashion Steal - Dior Ski Jacket

DD Push is now offering Flash "Deal of the Week" Events. These events will feature one overstock style that was previously on sale at DD Push, but with a deeper discount than the original sale ... think final sale.

Their first hot Deal is:

Dior Patchwork Ski Jacket

It's 80% off retail; regularly priced at $1650, but has been reduced to $349.

Upcoming Sale:
Wednesday - Rocco e Dante (bags)

Members, go to: Shop DD Push

To join, go to: DD Push

My Latest Bargain Shopping Fix

I was recently on a serious necklace binge. The typical necklace on a simple chain is nice, but I prefer the unusual, chunkier versions.

I wanted to find unique, standouts by the lesser-known, "under the radar" designers.

Here are my latest finds:

1. This week's Battle item from ken & dana design (I just did a profile on their work). A very cute simple, yet edgy multi-strand gunmetal necklace with small brass rivets. Plus it's at the amazing price of $35.00, only during the "Battle".


My other three finds were courtesy of Etsy. Did I say I went on a binge? Here's the first of my Etsy fixes. The buttons necklace redone. This cutie arrived just yesterday from seller LandAndLaboratory, and I immediately put it on. The different button textures in black, gray and silver add a funky yet elegant touch to any crew neck sweater or tee. I loved it so much I order another one in different color. Oh! I almost forgot to include the wonderful price; only $15.

Here is the necklace that started it all. It was so different and striking, I literally said "ooooh" when I saw it. I imagined wearing it with my Marc Jacobs black cotton shirt-tunic that hangs off the shoulder, fine sweaters, tees, sweater and jersey dresses.

It's a long cascade, an 11” hand-dyed chainette fringe of black to grey shades over nude. It includes a black leather straps for neck closures with an additional brass chain for adjusting. All for just $36 from Three Horses.

Lastly, I bought the elegant, vintage-looking Double Melanie tie-back necklace. It's a total of 40", the shorter chain will fall about 2" from the neckline while the longer chain will fall about 3". It contains olivine faceted glass rounds and a jasper coin. The chain is gold-plated brass. The adjustable cotton, brown tie-back is a soft twill tape/ribbon.

This beauty was just $22, from Binnie Designs.

Designer Feature: ken & dana design

Both members of this designing duo come from creative backgrounds, and naturally gravitated towards a career encompassing their own brand of creative expression.

From an early age, Ken was exposed to lapis and other beautiful stones (his parents' business), which remained one of the constants in a childhood where Hong Kong, San Francisco and Florida were called home. With artists and educators as parents, Dana's early years were as filled with stained glass and candle making as they were with berry picking and ski slopes.

Ken and Dana met at Lehigh University. Both ended up working in finance, on Wall Street. In 2003, they decided to pursue their innate creativity, and joined Ken's parents' company while trying to figure out their path.

The duo met designer Doori Chung in 2004, and the three collaborated on Doori's Spring 2005 show. The collaboration motivated Ken and Dana to open a studio workshop and start their two lines of handmade jewelry; b-side and BYLU.

The label b-side is an avante-garde creative expression that mixes abstract shapes and unusual materials. The b-side includes the graffiti, rights and geometry series

BYLU is a more romantic interpretation, with several distinct series; isis, gaudi, compass rose and bridal.

Their designs are striking, unusual, clearly for those who like to be different, appreciates artistry and doesn't just follow the typical dictates of the fashion trends herd.

They are getting quite a lot of press too.

PLUS, Ken and Dana offer you the chance to participate in their weekly "Battle". Inspired by NYC "Art Battles", they design a new work and feature it for a special price (always under $150) for one week. The current battle piece (the mixed metal circle necklace) was worn by models at the Geren Ford Spring 2010 runway show at NY Fashion Week.

I'm looking forward to taking advantage of this opportunity ... already reworking my budget.

To see more, go to: ken & dana design

Designer Online Sample Sales for the Week

Before I list the designer sales for the week, I'd like to remind you to:

1. Check out my Flash Alerts - for the latest sales and events, including how to enter to win a trip to February's NY Fashion Week, and
2. Check out Fashion Steal's sister blog; True Luxe - Celebrating All Things Luxurious (just click the True Luxe tab on Fashion Steals, or go to: www.trueluxe.com)
   
   

   ideeli (US)

   Monday:
   Atelier Suit Separates and Outwear
   Suzi Chin for Maggy Boutique Dresses
   CD Designs (jewelry)
   Harajuki Lovers (shoes)
   
   Tuesday:
   Inshuti (scarves)
   Lucca
   Premium Denim Sale
   
   Wednesday:
   Victorinox Swiss Army (watches)
   
   Thursday:
   Jessica Simpson (shoes & bags)
   Via Spiga (Kids)
   
   Friday:
   LnA
   
   To join ideeli, go to: Join ideeli
   
   ideeli members, go to: Shop ideeli Sample Sales.
   
   

   Gilt (US)

   Here's a glimpse at some of their hot sales for the week:
   
   Today:
   Page Premium Denim
   Dolce & Gabbana, Costume National & Moschino
   
   Monday:
   Moschino Cheap & Chic
   Carlos Falchi (bags)
   Alexander Wang
   Cole Haan(Men 's accessories)
   
   Tuesday:
   Cole Haan (bags & shoes)
   Gryphon
   D&G (Men's & Women's watches & jewelry)
   Howe & Sneaky Steve (Men)
   
   Wednesday:
   Vivienne Tam
   Malo
   Loree Rodkin (jewelry)
   Ralph Lauren Black Label (Men)
   
   Thursday:
   Calvin Klein Collection
   Catherine Malandrino, Cynthia Rowley & more
   Rock & Republic (Men's RTW & accessories)
   
   Some of Gilt Fuse's Sales:
   Monday - Corpus
   Tuesday - Betsey Johnson (watches)
   Wednesday - Upper Echelon (shoes)
   Thursday - BCBG MAXAZRIA
   
   To check out all of the sales:
   
   Members, go to: Shop Gilt Groupe
   
   To join, go to: Join Gilt
   
   

   Billion Dollar Babes (Int'l)

   Monday:
   Apivita
   Lierac Paris
   
   Wednesday:
   Rapz Jewelry
   Technomarine Watches
   Z.Bigatti
   
   Friday:
   Alexis Clothing
   King Baby (jewelry)
   
   To join, go to: Join Billion Dollar Babes
   
   

   HauteLook (US, CA)

   Here are the hot sales coming to HauteLook:
   Monday:
   Morhphine Generation (Men)
   Black Orchid
   
   Tuesday:
   Mackage (Men & Women)
   Just Cavalli
   Jemma Kid Makeup School (cosmetics)
   
   Wednesday:
   Amrita Singh (jewelry & bags)
   Autumn Cashmere
   
   Thursday:
   ABS by Allen Schwartz
   
   Haute Look members, go to: Haute Look.
   
   To join, click on the link: Join Haute Look
   
   

   Rue La La (US)

   Monday:
   Phoebe Couture
   
   Tuesday:
   Vera Wang
   Erickson Beamon (jewelry)
   Saeco (home decor)
   
   Wednesday:
   Tibi
   Magaschoni
   Fendi (sunglasses)
   
   To check out all of their sales:
   
   Members, go to: Shop Rue La La
   
   To join, use referral email: yolanda@fashionsteals.com and go to: Join Rue La La
   

   
   Editor's Closet (US)

   Monday - Gucci (eyewear)
   Tuesday - Cara New York (jewelry)
   Wednesday - Heys (watches)
   Thursday - Rampage (bags)
   Friday- Bajra (scarves) & Timmy Woods (bags)
   
   Members, go to: Shop Editor's Closet
   
   Click on the link below to join Editors' Closet:
   
   Join Editor's Closet

Designer Profile: Sodaliscious

Escapism, striking, exotic, different, theatrical ... These are the adjectives I'd use to describe the line Sodaliscious.

Sodaliscious is the brain-child of designer and fashion stylist/production consultant Cindy Renée Matthieu. Catching the fashion bug early on, Cindy taught herself to sew at the age of 12, with her stepmother's help. She also was active in dance, modeling,visual arts and designing costumes for school plays. Cindy received her formal training at Ryerson Polytechnic University and the International Academy of Design.

The name Sodaliscious is based on the concept that everyone is "unique and so delicious in their own way".

Cindy's long history of involvement in the arts has definitely influenced her designs. Her roots in dance contributes to the movement of each design. Her costume experience brings a historical reference and "wow" factor to the intricate designs. Sodaliscious is for the person who is confident, not afraid to stand out.


Cindy has garnered many achievements including participating in L'Oreal Fashion Week, and having her designs featured at the Oasis Celebrity Gift Lounge at Toronto International Film Festival and Nolcha Fashion Week: New York.

Her couture gowns (25 total) were featured in the Winter Pre-Emmys Experience Celebrity Style Lounge.

For more information and to see more of this collection, called "Floral Fantasy", or the "A Beautiful Era" collection, go to: Sodaliscious

Pictures by Farrell Kramer

Hard-to-Find Beautiful Jewelry

I have known about JR Dunn, a great source for hard to find beautiful jewelry for well over three years. I was very happy with my purchases from this site. They offer the three things I love;

• rare, stunning pieces
• great customer service
• fast delivery

So when they contacted me, I didn't hesitate to agree to do this feature.

I know I already said their designer pieces are beautiful and rare. One example is the brand Mikimoto Pearls. This brand was founded in 1893 and specializes in South Sea and Akoya cultured pearls. PLUS the brand was featured in Sex and the City.


To see the collection, go to: Mikimoto Pearls

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Online Designer Sample Sales

ideeli (US)

Monday:
Erge

Tuesday:
Donald Pliner (bags)
Jessica Simpson
Melissa (shoes)

Wednesday:
Donna Rico
Tart

Friday:
Sanctuary
ABS by Allen Schwartz

To join ideeli, go to: Join ideeli

ideeli members, go to: Shop ideeli Sample Sales.

Gilt (US)

Here's a glimpse at some of their hot sales for the week:

Monday:
Judith Leiber (bags)
Assael Jewelry
Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers (Men & Women)

Tuesday:
Filippa K
Donna Karan
Adidas Porsche Design Sport (Men)

Wednesday:
Doo.Ri
Hanni Y
LnA (Men)

Thursday:
Adrienne Landau
Kate Spade
Burberry (Men's accessories)

Some of Gilt Fuse's Sales:
Monday - A.B.S. (shoes)
Tuesday - Initium
Wednesday - Ksubi
Thursday - Ash (shoes)

To check out all of the sales:

Members, go to: Shop Gilt Groupe

To join, go to: Join Gilt

Billion Dollar Babes (Int'l)

Monday:
Mutsy
MYNE

Wednesday:
Bennett Malibu
Splendid
Splendid Littles

Friday:
Glowelle & MOR Cosmetics

To join, go to: Join Billion Dollar Babes

HauteLook (US, CA)

Here are the hot sales coming to HauteLook:
Monday:
BCBG MAXAZRIA
Designer Accessories Sale

Tuesday:
Lalique (accessories)
Adriano Goldschmied

Wednesday:
Julieri (jewelry)

Thursday:
Saint Grace

Haute Look members, go to: Haute Look.

To join, click on the link: Join Haute Look

Rue La La (US)

Monday:
Citizens of Humanity (Men & Women)
Blissliving Home

Tuesday:
Fendi (sunglasses)

Wednesday:
Cullen
Gustto (bags)
KEEN (Men & Women)

To check out all of their sales:

Members, go to: Shop Rue La La

To join, use referral email: yolanda@fashionsteals.com and go to: Join Rue La La

Editor's Closet (US)

Monday - Storm (watches)
Tuesday - Hobo (bags)
Wednesday - Cosmetic sale
Thursday - Boucheron (eyeglasses)
Betsey Johnson

Members, go to: Shop Editor's Closet

Click on the link below to join Editors' Closet:

Join Editor's Closet

Fashion Steal - Gilt's Final Sale

Gilt's Final Sale - It promises to be so good I had to do a special post on it.

Get Up to 90% off Friday at Gilt's Final Sale

Over 50 designers including:
Alexander McQueen
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Catherine Malandrino
James Jeans
Rachel Roy
Vivienne Tam
And lots more

PLUS a special final sale reserved just for members with the iPhone app

Below is a sneak peak at some of the styles on sale:

Abaete Jimmy Strapless Dress
Reg: $385 Gilt Price: $78

Lutz & Patmos Cashmere Hoodie
Reg: $495 Gilt Price: $98

Adam Floral Chiffon
Reg $ 385 Gilt Price: $88

Temperly Marisa Dress
Reg: $ 1150 Gilt Price: $248

Rag & Bone Silk Blondie One Shoulder
Reg: $375 Gilt Price: $78


Members, go to: Shop Gilt Groupe

To join, go to: Join Gilt

Hot NYC Sample Sale

Exclusif

Sample & Stock Sale
@ Wholesale Prices and Below
Up to 80% off Retail

Get Dior/Gucci/YSL and more!

Tuesday - Sunday
October 20-25th
11am-7pm
41 West 57 Street
(between 5th & 6th Aves.)
5th Floor

Accepting cash and major credit cards
Try-ons permitted
New merchandise arriving daily

This Week's Online Designer Sales at Sample Sale Websites

There are plenty of Hot Sales this week including the Top Designer Brands and a couple of Final Sales ...

Anna Sand (FR)

Tuesday:
Maison Martin Margiela
Up to 70% off

To view the sale, go to: Shop Anna Sand

ideeli (US)

Monday:
Matty M - Up to 69% off
Elizabeth Gillet - Up to 61% off
Fergie (shoes) - Up to 50% off

Tuesday:
Cosabella (lingerie) - Up to 44% off

Wednesday:
Chloe (sunglasses) - Up to 76% off

Thursday:
Portalono (Men's scarves) - Up to 61% off

Friday:
Betsey Johnson (outerwear) - Up to 69% off

To join ideeli, go to: Join ideeli


ideeli members, go to: Shop ideeli Sample Sales.

Gilt (US)

Several very nice sales this week including Versace, D&G, Burberry PLUS a Final Sale on Friday - Here's a glimpse at some of their hot sales for the week:

Monday:
Versace
Matthew Williamson
Theory (Men)

Tuesday:
C'N'C Costume National, GF Ferre & Iceberg
Burberry Shoes
Cold Weather Consolidated Sale
Alexander McQueen (Men)

Wednesday:
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Theory (accessories)
Carlos Falchi
Ralph Lauren Purple Label (Men)

Thursday:
D&G Dolce & Gabbana
Stuart Weitzman (shoes)
Victorinox (Men)

Friday:
Final Sale
A. Testino (Men's shoes & belts)

Some of Gilt Fuse's Sales:
Today - Black Halo
Tuesday - Lorelei
Wednesday - Corey Lynn Calter
Thursday - Hunter (boots)
Friday - Gold Hawk & Plenty by Tracy Reese

To check out all of the sales:

Members, go to: Shop Gilt Groupe

To join, go to: Join Gilt

Billion Dollar Babes (Int'l)

Monday:
Qi Cashmere
Radcliffe Denim
Multi-Designer Sale Featuring: ALEXIS MABILLE, DODO & ANGELIKA, ELIJAH, ELISE OVERLAND, GEMMA KAHNG, JEAN SHOP, KAUFMAN FRANCO, LIFE WITH BIRD, NOTIFY, PREEN, ROSE ANNE DE PAMPELONNE, SURFACE TO AIR and YIGAL AZROUEL

Wednesday:
Clark’s Botanicals
Kalorik
Laura Elizabeth Jewelry

Friday:
Cocobelle & Kasil Jeans

To join, go to: Join Billion Dollar Babes

HauteLook (US, CA)

Here are the hot sales coming to HauteLook:
Monday:
Priorities
Earnest Sewn
Faith Connexion

Tuesday:
BCBG MAXAZRIA (RTW & bags)
Devon Leigh (jewelry)

Wednesday:
Burn (home decor)
Kowboys and Co.

Thursday:
Juicy Couture

Haute Look members, go to: Haute Look.

To join, click on the link: Join Haute Look

Rue La La (US)

Monday:
Home Final Sale
Tourneau (Men's & Women's watches)
BULGA

Tuesday:
Shop for A Cause - Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Wednesday:
The Essentials Bag Sale
Marc Jacobs Collection

To check out all of their sales:

Members, go to: Shop Rue La La

To join, use referral email: yolanda@fashionsteals.com and go to: Join Rue La La

Editor's Closet (US)

Monday - MDC New York Cashmere
Wednesday - Kosta Boda (home decor)
Thursday - Judith Jack (jewelry)

Members, go to: Shop Editor's Closet

Click on the link below to join Editors' Closet:

Join Editor's Closet

Louis Vuitton sent me a link to their footage of the Spring-Summer 2010 show. As usual, I am sharing with you:


Louis Vuitton Women's Spring-Summer 2010 Show

Yoox Is Back At It Again

Yoox's new sample sale is online now, open to all for shopping top men's and women's fashion, with savings up to an extra 90% off!

Shop a selection of ALEXANDER McQUEEN, DIESEL, DOLCE & GABBANA, MISSONI, NEIL BARRETT, STELLA McCARTNEY, VALENTINO and many more, but only until October 20th PLUS you can only get early access to the sale through the link below:

Shop YOOX.COM's new Sample Sale up to Extra 90% off today!