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So here I am in France with maybe 20% of my clothes and 10% of my shoes. I have to say it's been a lot of fun (so far) living here, and there are lots of things I have totally embraced-- the 3x a week farmer's market with the absolute best fruit, drinking all the time, and living a little more simply. But maybe they do it too simply... did you know the French take siestas!?! No joke, most stores are closed from noon-2PM (something a New Yorker found outrageously frustrating). Given that they open at 9AM, or even 10, and close at 5:30, it gives new meaning to the term "banker's hours".
One one hand, I am getting a seriously good education (or so I hope) and meeting lots of great people. On the other hand, I miss having time to do online shopping, blogging (!), and participate in things like Fashion's Night Out. I'm missing the my favorite sample sale and the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week and Derek Lam is there. Just typing that makes me want to bang my head against a wall.
I'm trying to figure out this whole shopping-in-France thing. For one, everything is just more expensive. Really, given how affordable everything is in the US, I'd hate Americans too. Monoprix, which I liken to Target-level clothes, sells tops at 40-90€ ($56-126 USD), which I am just not used to. I can make $125 go a long way in New York! I guess I'm totally spoiled, because walking around, I think to myself, I can get Burberry pants for 200€ back home rather than some random boutique brand. So needless to say, I am not doing much shopping here. YOOX.com for the US is infinitesimally better for Americans too, which makes me scratch my head. After all, most of those goods are European labels, so how is it cheaper for goods made here to sell there? So what I've learned: if you live in the US, don't feel guilty about buying. Lots. :) I am definitely shopping online and sending things to New York, for my hubby to bring in October.
This brings me to what I'm missing now: the James Perse sample sale in Chelsea Market. I really wish I was there to stock up on cold weather tops :(
What: James Perse sample sale, Chelsea Market
Where: Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave
When: Friday, Sep 16 - Sunday, Sep 18; times unknown
Not sure when I will post again. I'm trying to see if there's anything to be learned about sample sales in Paris. I hear they do exist-- fingers crossed!
Showing posts with label James Perse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label James Perse. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
James Perse sample sale, Chelsea
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Monday, June 13, 2011
James Perse private online sale
James Perse has started a private sale online. For girls, quite a lot of variety, although some of the more desirable pieces are only in size 1. The boys actually have a much larger selection of polos and long-sleeve tops.
Friday, April 1, 2011
James Perse sample sale, Flatiron
The last hurrah.
What: James Perse sample sale
When: Friday, Apr 1 - Sunday, Apr 3; F-S 10AM-7PM, Su 10AM-5PM
Where: 155 5th Ave (btw 21/22nd St)
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
James Perse sample sale, Chelsea
So, perhaps it is becoming a wandering sideshow?
What: James Perse sample sale, Chelsea Market
When: Friday, Mar 18 - Sunday, Mar 20; F 10AM-9PM, S 10AM-7PM, Sun 10AM-4PM
Where: Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave
Cash or CC only.
Monday, March 7, 2011
James Perse sample sale, Soho
James Perse is hosting a sample sale in Soho this weekend. Will it be the first of many? I don't know, but I can't wait! Mens, womens and accessories. This means scarves, and maybe, please please please, Repetto for James Perse shoes?
What: James Perse sample sale
When: Friday, Mar 11 - Sunday, Mar 13; F 10AM-9PM, S 10AM-7PM, Su 10AM-4PM
Where: 382 W Broadway
Cash or CC only.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
James Perse private sale
Hit the inbox this afternoon... Prices are pretty good on the long-sleeve tunics/dresses and their various comfy lounge pieces. I'm very tempted to get a thermal lined cardigan...
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
James Perse online sample sale
"By invitation only", and you'll need to log-in to access it. I was invited, were you? :)
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
James Perse sample sale, round 3 in Brooklyn
So the roaming gypsy-like James Perse sale moves on. I guess they REALLY want to get rid of this stuff!
What: James Perse sample sale, Brooklyn
When: Thursday, Aug 26 - Sunday, Aug 29; Th 4-9PM, F-S 10AM-8PM, Su 10AM-4PM
Where: 189 Schermerhorn St (btw Hoyt/Smith St), Brooklyn, NY 11201
Cash or CC only.
Monday, August 16, 2010
James Perse sample sale, round 2 in Soho
My weekend was packed with social activities (although I did make it to the Made Her Think sample sale at the last moment-- and was a bit disappointed), so I didn't get to pop over to Chelsea Market for the James Perse one.
It looks like they are giving us another chance at it! Starting Thursday, the sample sale is setting up shop in Soho.
What: James Perse sample sale, round 2
When: Thursday, Aug 19 - Sunday, Aug 22; Th 4-9PM, F-S 10AM-8PM, Su 10AM-4PM
Where: 382 W Broadway
Cash or CC only.
Monday, August 9, 2010
James Perse sample sale, NYC
Hallelujah, and crap at the same time. Crap because I was saving my pennies for the Barney's Warehouse Sale, and this is definitely going to reduce the size of the BWS kitty.
Starting Friday, James Perse is hosting their sample sale in Chelsea Market. It will be their 2nd NYC sale (you can read my sale report from the one in March here), and if this one will be anything like the last one, it's gonna be very expensive for me! I can't wait!!
This time, I will go EARLY so I can get some tank tops (which were the first to go last time).
What: James Perse sample sale
When: Friday, Aug 13 - Sunday, Aug 15; F-S 10AM-8PM, Sun 10AM-4PM
Where: Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave
Monday, June 14, 2010
James Perse private sale early access
James Perse has kicked off their private sale for those in the know (like me!). Up to 60% off. The sale publicly starts Wednesday, so make sure you pop in today or tomorrow to beat the crowd. You'll need to sign in, and all sales are final.
Friday, March 19, 2010
James Perse sample sale report
Update: forgot to add, size 2 is running thin, but they are restocking, so I'd go now if you have time to dig (or wear size 1,3, or 4), or show up first thing tomorrow morning.
All I can say is, OMG. This sale is all out insanity and awesome bundled into one. There is SO MUCH merchandise for women, a pretty good selection for men, and 2 racks of clothes for children.
What you'll find for women: tanks $18 (although the selection is VERY slim. I didn't even think to head there first, and it was ravaged), t-shirts $20-39, long sleeve t-shirts $25-39, long sleeve tops (a lot of overstock FW) $25-39, sweaters $59-129, those fleece jackets and hoodie pullovers from FW $59-129, lounge pants $49-59, canvas/cotton pants $59, wool wide-leg trousers $59, lounge shorts $59, button down long-sleeve shirts $59, maxi dresses $59+, sweaters $129, long tunics $59-129, overcoats $129+ ... basically, everything in the warehouse.
Although I didn't thoroughly browse the mens section, which was really calm compared to the chaos in womens, the selection looked pretty good, and there were a lot of men in the check-out line, which is a solid testament to the selection.
Original posting here, but it's in Chelsea Market (which is adding an Anthropologie!). Go go go.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
James Perse sample sale
Oh YEAH. My fav semi-permanent sample saler, Prive, has a truckload of James Perse for this weekend (for men, women and kids)!! After wearing around those fleece lounge pants I got from the Nordstrom Rack in Austin, I am definitely open to getting more. I can't wait!
What: James Perse sample sale
When: Friday, Mar 19 - Sunday, Mar 21; F-S 10AM-9PM, Su 10AM-4PM
Where: Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave (btw 15/16th St)
Cash or CC only.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
James Perse sample sale, Santa Monica, CA
California mobile goodness Buttermilk Truck graciously commented on my online private sale post to let me know that JP is having a physical sample sale in Santa Monica, CA. This hurts my heart in two ways: first, of course, being the fact that I am not in CA and cannot attend this sale, but also... a buttermilk breakfast food truck!? That is beyond awesome. Sure in NYC we have a dessert truck and a Korean junk food truck and soon an Artisanal grilled cheese truck as well as a [probably] fancy schmancy Daniel Boulud food truck, but breakfast!
So, if you do hit up the sale tomorrow (Friday), look for sustenance in the form of a large yellow truck.
What: James Perse sample sale
When: Friday, Jan 8 - Sunday, Jan 10; F 10AM-8PM, S 9AM-5PM, Su 9AM-4PM
Where: 2105 Colorado Ave; Santa Monica, CA 90404
Cash or CC only.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
James Perse private sale
YES! As I mention every time, I LOVE JP, and I am all over this private sale. (You'll need to log-in to access the goods.) One of my fav items in my cart: the 'long textured sweater' which in the coffee color is like, the comfiest Jedi Master get-up ever. My friend and I tried it on in the store, and we were totally geeking out (just not for the $595 price tag). We're not even geeks like that either. Honestly.
Friday, October 30, 2009
All I want for Christmas...
I'm the type of gal who has starts thinking of Christmas gifts in October. It's 50% me loving gift giving and 50% OCD anxiety over not finding something for everyone.
For the people on my list, I try and take full advantage of the F&F discounts and the relevant sample sales. Case in point: Sephora, Caudalie, Saks, and Christofle. Now, since my friends read my blog, unfortunately I can't share what I've gotten them. Suffice to say, I've definitely started. If you're doing your shopping online, keep an eye on the Google Calendar widget I have in the upper-right. I'll be listing whatever site discounts I find, and this weekend I'm going to get the November InStyle magazine and add a whole bunch more!
My DH and I impose a $200-ish limit on our Xmas presents to each other because our birthdays are such lavish affairs. However, $200 is a really difficult limit! It's in that little-too-low-for-the-nice-stuff, little-too-high-for-necessities area. I'm toiling over ideas, but here's my start. (I'll work on my hubby's gift in another post).
The #1 item on my consideration list so far: the James Perse Infinity cashmere scarf, $195. It just looks so practical and soft, and sometimes I just can't deal with the trailing ends of a long scarf.
The #2 item: the James Perse ribbed poncho tunic, $225. Yes, I really really adore James Perse. It comprises about 60% of my casual wardrobe, the rest being jeans, dresses, and graphic tees. This would be a nice layering piece, or for just lounging around my apartment if the dodgy heating hasn't kicked on yet.
The #3 item: a pair of booties. These Dolce Vita Wish Wrap Tie ones are so cute, and the price point is pretty low for booties at $215. I wouldn't feel bad tromping through the snow and slush. The only thing is, to get the full cute-effect, you'd have to wear them with a skirt and tights, which could get chilly.
What would you ask for? $200 is not enough for a cashmere sweater or a dress, but I'd feel lame asking for makeup or a pair of jeans or a giftcard. Normally I'd want the $200 and get something good at a sample sale, but receiving cash for Xmas seems like a faux pas-- that only feels acceptable when coming from my parents ;) Thoughts and suggestions welcome!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
James Perse private sale
James Perse is having another private sale! Prices aren't bad, around 30-40% off a lot of dresses, skirts, and pants for women, and a smaller selection of crew tops and pants for men. You need to be registered with JamesPerse.com to access the sale.
Monday, June 1, 2009
James Perse private sale
James Perse private sale. Now. For les femmes: $20 long-sleeved shirts and tees and $55 casual jackets. (You must be registered to access the sale).
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