YSL Fall Sample Sale *Review*

I'm sure most people are searching about the YSL sample sale held at Soiffer Haskin this week. I, being one of them, kept looking up reviews to see if it was even worth my time. However, being the shop-aholic that I am, I decided to take a look after work since they extended their hours until 8pm. I had the chance to go on the first day, but the mere thought of waking up at 3am to stand on line at 4am, did not sound too pleasing. Despite that, I did tell my friends to go early, because the early bird DOES get the worm. Of course, they took my advice and did exactly that: stand on line starting at 3am, just so they can be the first batch in at 9pm. They did tell me that bags were not the typical classics we all adore. Rather, many of the bags were many "seasons" old. However, one  lucky friend of mine did score 2 pairs of the famous Tributes for $350 each. Apparently, there were plenty of dotted arty rings (sold at the June SS) there, but most of them were gone by the end of the day.

Onwards to today: the end of the second day of the SS. Unfortunately, despite my desire to snatch up more YSL handbags (as I am a handbag whore), there were nothing specifically pleasing to my eyes and wallet. There were a bunch of Muse II Cabas: purple with purple lining, tricolor, patent black, and purple with suede brown lining. Roadys were also plentiful with the followings colors: metallic silver, leopard, pewter, patent beige, white, metallic gold, black, and studded black/brown. The Roady, being a somewhat classic bag did not entice me once I laid my fingers across the leather. All the leather felt cheap, thin, and somewhat different from the ones I felt at the store.There were several YSL multys: patent black, patent red, white, gold, and denim-ish looking blue. Plenty of YSL logo canvas totes: black and white background, but nothing spectacular. There were Muse II messenger bags: patent black and turquoise (1 left). As for people asking for Easys, there were many, but they were all hideous: metallic bronze and leopard canvas. They also had a lot of metallic gold Y envelop totes (medium and large sizes) but they were too "out there" for me. Clutches were HIDEOUS, wouldn't even know they were YSL if I saw them on the street. There were other bags that I did not recognize, but this was pretty much what is leftover as of the second day.

It's Sample Sale Season

Seems like there are several sample sales heading our way. If you are in a shopping mood and want to indulge yourself with luxury goods, this may be a good time. While I am anticipating for the YSL sample sale, I may be going to a few of the other sample sales. It may also be a good time to pick up some early Christmas presents as the holidays are coming up in the next couple of months.

High Alert: YSL (Saint Laurent) Sample Sale

Get ready! The second YSL annual sample sale is hitting New York City again. With Hedi Slimane taking charge, the brand is going through some major changes, including changing its name to Saint Laurent. Being a huge fan of the YSL logo and brand name, I was quite disappointed when the news was brought to me. There are already changes on their website showing the new collection.

Now back to the sample sale. I was fortunate enough to attend the one in early June 2012. It was chaotic, with the line spreading down two to three avenue blocks two hours prior to scheduled opening time. With the changes happening at the corporate and design level, "word" has it that this may be the last sample sale from the Yves Saint Laurent collections. However, the good news is that since they are trying to rid of their old inventory, this is the final time when and where you may score big time on those beautiful "Y" labeled products. 

Columbus Day Sale

Columbus Day is this coming weekend. Congratulations to all those fortunate ones that have this day off (myself not included). Lots of sales going on this weekend. Here is a compiled list of my favorites. If you are one of the many who intends to shop this holiday weekend, hope you all get some fabulous buys. To those with other eventful activities, have a fun-tastic time!

Sephora Friends & Family

If you are into beauty and skincare as much as I am, start saving now. Sephora friends and family promo is coming this month. It is set to start on October 18th and runs until October 31st. Like many years prior to this one, there will be a 20% discount on all products (no exclusions). 

There is no code upon check out; instead a special link will be provided. Start checking out products (especially new ones) on the website and compile a list of all possible beauty buys. I will be doing mine starting.... tonight!

Expanding & Re-constructing

I am currently re-building and expanding my blog, as most of you can tell if you are reading this. I am restructuring the layout, categorizing blog posts, and trying to connect to my blog world better. As I am not proficient in "html" nor am I familiar with blogger's "dynamic view," this will take some trials and errors. So while these changes are happening, please excuse the site's appearance. 

Online Rebecca Minkoff Sale

Rebecca Minkoff is having an online sale (up to 70% off) on many of their classic handbags, clothes, and shoes. This is the perfect time to grab some "goodies" in preparation for the coming Fall season. In comparison to the bi-annual RM sample sales, the prices online are definitely decent, despite limited colors and selections. But the good part is, you don't have to rummage through piles and piles of bags, witness hoarders, and fight for one particular item across the room.

So Minkettes! Don't wait, because the sale ends soon. Also, check out my favorites from the sale below.