Haute and Havoc at the Helmut Lang Sample Sale

What a venue for a sample sale! Chelsea Market was its usual quaint self this morning, with lovely people strolling through. But once the clock struck 9, it was all over. Chelsea Market was transformed into a place of havoc.

Like we always do, we showed promptly two hours before the Helmut Lang sample sale would begin.  The line began to grow by 9, but it was not until 9:45 that the most animalistic snob showed up with a sense of entitlement larger than her mouth. She placed herself at the beginning of the line claiming that sitting at the tables outside the doors to the sale did not claim ones line spot. While some might try the docile line-cutting approach, this woman was beyond combative. She was an animal disguised in a human's skin. She continued to yell and complain about how she was too rich for sample sales. She later came at us, claws first, grabbing at Claire like a dirty vulture. When we tried to defend ourselves, she attempted to call security. Well "rich" animal lady, don't ever let us find you at a sale again. We will be the ones calling security on your ass :)

As for the sale:

It was crowded instantly, and the merchandise was nothing less than what you would expect. Current skirts and dresses took up racks, while some older pieces also made appearances. As for pricing, leather was $349, skirts were $79, and dresses ranged from $129-$179. There was a ton of stuff priced at $99, which included many dresses. For $199, you could have your very own Helmut Lang blazer, or if you prefer a pair of denim skinnies, you'll be shelling out $79.

But consider yourselves warned. As you can from these photos below, racks are emptying at lightening speeds.

 So get your asses to the sale, we deem this one the perfect blend of haute and havoc.


A Fashionistas Playground
Mission Pretty Much Complete

Less is Definitely Not More When it Comes to Helmut Lang

And we can't wait to get all of it...

We are definitely not newbies to the whole Helmut Lang sample sale experience.  I mean this is our third Helmut sale in under 6 months.  The past two sales were combined with the Theory and Theyskens Theory labels.  But this sale is JUST Helmut Lang which makes us oh so much more excited.

What we expect:
At the last sale, we snagged these below babies up for under $85 when they were still in stores for $220!  They also had a rabbit fur vest on sale from $1195 down to $360.

So head over to the Chelsea Market with high hopes because we think the selection like last two sales will be excellent and very current. Sale starts at 10am.

The DVF Sample Sale is back for Round 2

Some of you might be familiar with what went on at the December 2011 DVF Sample Sale. For those of you that need a refresher, here is a little video to remind you :)

Now, after you are well enough acquainted with the vibe of the sale, it is time to prepare. As you have seen in the link above, people at this sale work fast to get what they want. AND there will always be somebody that is faster than you. After-all, we were able to snag every piece of the most coveted item at the DVF sale: the mongolian fur vest. Lucky for those standing nearby, we quickly got rid of our booty. However, most do not plan to give away their most prized items the way we had. So if you are one of those hoping for a couple flirty DVF frocks for summer, keep your eyes on the prize and don't look back. Being aggressive is the key element at this one. And remember, it is us against you ;)

Just One Example of What We will be Looking for...

See ya there!

Havoc Rating: You saw the way those vultures flew at that Mongolian Fur

Dates and Location: 260 5th Avenue
Tuesday June 5- Saturday June 9   

Being Au Naturale with Loomstate & Rogan

Two things I love about Rogan (aside from all obvious reasons): 

1. They conceived Loomstate, the eco-friendly clothing line that I have been wearing since its birth

2. When they host sample sales, they spread their hippy love by charging prices well under $100 an item

So what you see above is the result of my mini Memorial Weekend shopping spree. Heading out of the city and into the greens of Suburbia, I felt that it was appropriate to pick up an organic thing or two.

The perfect dresses to play in the garden

Happy Weekend :)

Yayoi Kusama X Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton’s first major artist collaboration since Takashi Murakami will debut in July (and again in October) with a big bang of polka dots.  Yayoi Kusama is an 83 year old Japanese artist who is famous for polka dot canvases and phallic sculptures.  

The limited edition collection will include silk pajamas, trench coats, pendant necklaces and a wristwatch all covered in the Kusama's famous spots. And to all the hoarders reading this, please stop thinking of eBay when you read the words, "limited edition."


The collection will debut at 461 Vuitton stores on July 10 and the signature Louis Vuitton monogram leather goods will debut in October covered in Kusama's signature spots.  There will also be pop-up shops in selected department stores


If you would like to understand this artist and her psyche, you must visit this site-- You will definitely fall in love.

Being a Squatter at the Tory Burch Sample Sale

squat·ter

 [skwot-er]

noun

1.

a person or thing that squats.

2.

a person who settles on land or occupies property withouttitle, right, or payment of rent.

3.

    a person who settles on land under government regulation, inorder to acquire title.

In our career of sample sales, we've seen pretty much everything.  One thing that is very common at sales are people sitting on chairs at the front of the line--some bring folding chairs from home, some steal chairs from the streets of New York City and some camp out overnight in sleeping bags.  What we learn from this is that when peoples' favorite designers host a sale (or in most cases hot ticket designers on eBay), these seemingly normal people turn into squatters. The Tory Burch sample sale has proven this.  The past Tory sales, ladies brought folding chairs, beverages and books  to entertain themselves while they waited on line for 3 hours.  

So come early, join all the other squatters, bring your favorite folding chair and wait for the doors to open to all the Tory Burch you could dream of.

And for all you Tory Burch shoe freaks, you should know that you must get a ticket in order to get past the glass room of shoes.  No ticket, no shoes.  If you happen to be unlucky and not get a ticket, please find us because we will be scalping free shoe tickets.  You will be able to find us with all the other squatters in our version of folding chairs.


Where?
261 West 36th Street, 2nd Floor


When?
Tuesday, June 12, 11am-7pm
Wednesday, June 13, 11am-7pm
Thursday, June 14, 11am-7pm
Friday, June 15, 11am-7pm
Saturday, June 16, 11am-4pm

People Have No Shame When Shopping at the Cynthia Steffe Sample Sale

Apparently the comment left on our Louboutin Sale post was true. People really do act crazy at the Cynthia Steffe sample sale. And here's why:

For an average of $25 a piece, one could scoop up as many Cynthia Steffe pieces as your heart desires.

But as you can see from this picture, everything was all mixed together and completely disorganized.

You really have to become a scavenger to actually find something. And being a scavenger is obviously not the most attractive face for many. Even before the sale opened women began to misbehave and try to weezle their way to the front. Very Unattractive, ladies!

Once inside, behavior did not get much better. Ladies made piles on the floor, treating the Cynthia Steffe merchandise like garbage on the street. 

Of course we joined in on the fun ;)

Cynthia Steffe is Promoting the Chaos at its Sample Sale

We love it when people leave comments under our posts. We especially enjoy when sample sale hosts leave comments containing information about their sales. What we really found comical was the comment we recieved under last week's Christian Louboutin post. Whoever you are, anonymous person who left a comment in regards to the Cynthia Steffe sale, you are brilliant. We love how you have lured us in by mentioning the huge crowd of shoppers. We love you even more for writing "Let the craziness begin!"

Whoever you may be, we really hope we find you at the sale tomorrow because you are so obviously one that shares our brain :)

Check out the words of wisdom:

"Cynthia Steffe
Expect to find the label's contemporary pieces & a huge crowd of shoppers.
Where: 323 W. 39th St. (bet. 8th & 9th Ave.)
When: Tuesday, May 22nd through Wednesday, May 23rd. 9am~5pm 

Let the craziness begin!"

How We Will Wear our Louboutin Spoils

After all that patient waiting online, we found our way into the Louboutin sale. We only had twenty minutes to go through each box,  yet each of us found something incredible. Claire, a pair of python booties that could make a girl jealous for a decade; Claudia, a pair of canvas espadrille boots that are so outlandish that they are cool.

Here is what we got and how we plan to wear our new red-soled babies.

They even look freaky on the cowhide rug...

Evil Twins

The finer things in life stacked on my table

"Oh my, what do I have on my feet?"

Havoc-Worthy Lesson 101: How to Really Get Into the Christian Louboutin Sample Sale

Our Christian Louboutin Orgy

As we all know, the Christian Louboutin sample sale is a private event with a very tight VIP list. But if you play your cards right, you could too make it onto the list and into the sale.


Here's how:


A. Show up on the first day and inquire about how private the sale really is. We spoke to the sweet door girl and once she learned that we were press, she told us that she could put us on the list.  We got an email later that night inviting us to the exclusive sale for VIPs only. At that point we felt we had graduated from SIPs to VIPs.


B. Make sure you get a good night's sleep because you are going to have to get there early. By early we mean the crack of dawn. Put it this way: The first ten people were there waiting from 5 am.  On another very important note, if you do plan to show up early and wait, make sure you are on the list. If you are not on the list, don't waste your time. It's not gonna happen.


C. Be prepared to wait. We guess we didn't graduate to VIPs after-all.

This is What You Get When You Show Up at 7am for a pair of Loubs
*We ended waiting for FOUR HOURS because of this mistake

Once you are inside, you get twenty minutes to try on all the Loubs a girl could dream of, so grab as many as you'd like and go nuts.


D. Enjoy your beautiful shoes. After waiting all that time, you deserve them.

This is the Result of a Person with Patience

Girlfriend Reaping Benefits From Boyfriend's Scuffle

We Know...Wipe That Drool

So what did we learn from all of this?
If you are not on the list, you are wasting your time. So follow step A, and chances are you might be a lucky one next time :) 

A Scuffle Between Men at the Christian Louboutin Sample Sale

scuf·fle

 verb 

1.

to struggle or fight in a rough, confused manner.

2.

to go or move in hurried confusion.

3.

to move or go with a shuffle; scuff.

Theory Takes a Stand

The Line to the Dressing Room--Not one person has over 10 Items

Against Hoggers.

We were walking around the sale like two little lambs, minding our own business and snapping photos searching for the usual suspects when someone came up behind us. "Did I just hear you say something about hoarders?" asked a man who seemed like he had the authority. "Well actually we were just discussing how there is a lack of hoarders yet an abundance of pencil skirts," we remarked.

As it turned out, Theory is on our side. They have made the decision to stage an act against hoarding and hogging. They too have a low tolerance for women who ruin the sample sale spirit by taking all the goods for themselves. The man explained that women who hog and hoard get a little too violent for the Theory brand. He repeated a tale of a woman who was so upset by the ten-piece fitting-room limit that she angrily ripped a metal hanger off a rack and smacked him right across the face! We can all assume that this woman is no longer affiliated with anything Theory. As for the rest of the shoppers, they all seemed to be playing by the rules, keeping their piles light, with no more than three or four pieces in each hand at a time.

Not Hoarding 3 Jackets

Not Hoarding 4 Blouses

Not Hoarding Orange Jeans

So in conclusion, normal human behavior went on at the Theory sample sale...Just a little bit of violence during the morning rush is all.

Calling all SIPs to the Theory Sale!

In the midst of all the Louboutin chaos, it seems that many of us have forgotten about all the wonderful sales that encourage us to attend. At noon today the doors of the Theory sample sale will open, inviting all SIPs inside. This is not the sale to skip if you are in the market for business attire that will cause your coworkers to envy you in the worst way :)

And for those who prefer the Theyksens' side of the Theory name, rumor has it that there will a few pieces to to toy with.

I will be on the lookout for these killer trousers...

Havoc Rating: High, because Theory tends to put out pieces from the current season

Location: 261 West 36th Street, 2nd Floor

 May 16- May 20 

Coming to terms with being an SIP

Hanging with the Cattle SIPs

Ok, so before you get all down on yourself, let us examine why being an SIP really is not so bad at all.

For starters, we are the one's that always end up with the better deal. Being that we seldom get the invite to any special sale previews, we are forced to choose from the leftovers that the VIPs so graciously leave untouched for us to sort through. As they say, one person's trash is another person's treasure.

Further, SIPs have more fun.  As it has been made clear many, many times in the history of sample sales, VIPs do not mingle with the SIPs.  SIPs typically are forced to gather like cattle on line while VIPs stroll by the us with bags full of what could have been SIP-buys.  You would think that being treated  like cows is a bad thing.  On the contrary, SIPs are typically a very social group a people--we make friends with our neighbors and together we make a plan.

We end up getting a great workout.  While VIPs do not fight or grab, SIPs have been known to sweat, trip, and even fight for what they have their eyes on...And boy do we really get what we want.

So being an SIP is really not so bad at all.

Being an SIP (Somewhat Important Person)

Indeed, the Christian Louboutin showroom is hosting a sale this week. However as many have already warned us, this sale is for VIP clientele only-- no SIP's allowed. And trust us, no matter what game you try to play, SIP's have no hope getting in to this one. So for now we will just have to live vicariously through the more important people in Mr. Louboutin's life.

Holy Sh*t, Look What Sales are Coming Up Next Week

Guess we'll all be taking long lunch breaks and sick days all next week...

Christian Louboutin
On Monday, doors will open for the VIP only but we plan on crashing and getting a pair of $150 red soled pumps.  Wish us luck!
Where? 306 West 38th Street

Tibi Sample Sale
Tuesday, Tibi will be hosting another sample sale.  Perfect timing for summer. Check out our finds from last sample sale.  Our tip is to go straight for the bins--that's where we found $25 cover ups and $20 bikinis at the last Tibi sale.
Where? 348 West 36th Street

Theory Sample Sale
Oh Theory, what can we say about you?  Your samples sales have again and again provided us with nothing shy of a great deal.  We do hope to spot a Theyskens or two amongst the sea of pencil skirts and blazers on Wednesday.
Where? 261 West 36th Street, 2nd Floor

Loeffler Randall Sample Sale
If you plan on crashing Christian Louboutin along with all us other SIP's (Somewhat Important Person), your mission will probably fail.  If your hopes of getting into the sale get trampled on by Louboutin Door Girls, do not fret! Loeffler Randall doesn't discriminate--they let all commoners into the sale with no question.  So go to Loeffler Randall on Thursday, pick up some tan soled pumps and show Christian who is boss.
Where? 525 Broadway, 4th Floor

Cuff Purchased at Gilt Group SF Warehouse Sale

Gilt Group Warehouse Sale
Everyone's favorite online discount store is hosting their huge warehouse sale.  Get a discount on discounts. But remember, you need to buy tickets at their official site in order to get in.
Where? 135 West 18th street

Sneaking into Christian Louboutin

Yes, we all heard that the Christian Louboutin Sample Sale is for VIP clientele only, but then what is the deal with all the taunting and teasing? Are you asking for it? We think you are :)

In spite of this sale being more exclusive than the Boom Boom Room, we plan to attempt an infiltration. Yes, we are going in. You may recognize us, you may not.

So watch out Christian Louboutin door girls, we plan to outsmart you on Monday...

The Nancy Gonzalez Sample Sale: Trading Skins for Skins

10 am  9:15: The doors to the Nancy Gonzalez sample sale opened, allowing us early birds in before the rush, giving us full access to all the goods. 

While we were one of only 10, moments later the crowd began to pile in, quickly filling each of their arms with more Nancy's than one could possibly need. 

Look at how much Arm Candy she has

Think these ladies would have one Nancy to spare? No shot.

One of the sale hosts recalled a Nancy Gonzalez sale of the past, where a woman--let's call her Joanne-- made a young maiden cry over a Croc Skin. Out of the 19 Joanne was holding, she spotted one that she must have missed on the display tables. It was attached to the arm of a young lady, obviously excited  about her great score. This young lady naively set the bag down for a mere second. Like a vulture starving for prey, Joanne swooped in, scooped up the bag and flew away. The young lady quickly noticed her bag was gone, and saw that it now had a new home amongst 19 other Crocs. She ran over and pleaded with Joanne, but not even the tears that began to roll down her cheeks made Joanne budge. 

In the end, the sale hosts intervened and got the young lady her bag back. However Joanne never seemed to live her loss down, because she still calls the sale hosts monthly, regretting her small act of 'kindness.'

The sale quickly became rowdy, so rowdy that matters had to be taken in the hosts' hands. 

Don't let these innocent faces fool you...These ladies are participating in Nancy Gonzalez black market trading.  The host on the megaphone wasn't too pleased with these trades.

She's no innocent patron either.  

With all the trading and tough shoppers set aside, this is definitely a sale to check out.  When else can you get a Nancy for under $1000?

Hosted by Shelly & Renee. 

Shoe Porn...Or Shall We Say Manolo Blahnik Porn

The Manolo Blahnik sample sale kicked off last Thursday.  Not only do we rate this sale as one of the highest on our havoc-scale, we also got some fine shoes out of it.

Take a look at our new obsessions! Oh and please wipe your drool--it's very unattractive...

I Take my $100 Manolos for a walk

I Take my Reordered for Fall 2012 Manolos
 for a drive

Claudia and her $100 Manolos
Color-Block Together

In Perfect Harmony