PoshOnMain.com liquidation

I bookmarked the handbags page on PoshOnMain, and checked it religiously, waiting for it to go beyond 60% off. Well of course today since I had a ridiculously busy morning, it went to 75% off. And while I was busy, the world kept on turning, and I missed out on the handbags. Nada.

Sob sob. But there are still shoes... I recommend you jump on it!

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Sales for (Eco)mpassion closing down

Sad, sad! My favorite post-Chinatown Brasserie I'll-just-pop-in-and-see-what-they've-got sample sale location is shutting down. I've bought $80 RED Valentino dresses, $25 Kenneth Jay Lane necklaces, and various other tops from there. It's a loss indeed.

What's on sale: like, everything. EVERYTHING. All the clothes in their inventory and all their fixtures, mannequins, shelves, office equipment, hangers, and A/V equipment too! Hmm, maybe I'll pick up a steamer? I'm going to swing by tomorrow afternoon to check it out, but if you do, remember to bring paper money. No plastic.

What: Samples for (Eco)mpassion closing sale
When: Thursday, Apr 1 - Saturday, Apr 3; noon-7PM
Where: 2 Great Jones St
Cash only.

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Filene's Basement on 6th Ave is closing

Filene's Basement on 6th Ave and 18th St (downstairs from T.J. Maxx and Bed Bath and Beyond) is closing, and it is well underway. I just happened to find out today as I went into BB&B to get some lightbulbs. Discounts store-wide are 60-80% off, but the store is pretty barren. Don't waste a thought on the remnant clothing or 5 pairs of shoes. However, if you like jewelry, you should take a look. A lot of blingy fun gem jewelry is pretty reasonably priced now.

I saw large onyx and diamond earrings for $439, the matching onyx-only pendant for $139, and lots of pieces with little diamonds for under $299. They are also taking an additional 20% off prices on fine jewelry. I couldn't walk away from a 7-7.5MM AAA Akoya pearl bracelet which came out to $159 ('retail' $699), although I did leave behind a 22" single-strand AAA Akoya pearl necklace which was $438 ('retail' $18xx). It was just a bit too long for me. I'm not sure what to make of their 'retail' prices, or put too much stock in the 'AAA' rating but it seemed like a good deal.

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Cheap wooden hangers

As I mentioned before, online boutique Red Square is shutting down. Their inventory is pretty sparse, but the quarry here is hangers. Shirt hangers, pant/skirt clip hangers, and lingerie hangers. Of course, these are not super high quality (you can see HangersDirect for more info on the shirt and clip hangers), but after the 70% off discount, they come out to $0.375 each (or $0.30 for the lingerie ones). Shipping is not too bad-- for me it is a flat $9.95. Use code "SC70" to take the 70% off. End date unknown, but since the store is closing, I'd hurry.

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Online boutique closings

Some may consider it bad manners to profit from the demise of another, but although I am sad that some small online boutiques are closing down, another part of me is loving the discounts.

PlazaToo.com
Everything is 50% off, as marked. Look for: lots of fun jewelry, Comme de Garcons wallets and accessories, Tom Ford sunglasses, and Beirn watersnake bags.

Ultimo.com
This Chicago boutique has been clearing out stuff for a while now. Use code "FINAL" to take 50% off prices.

Red-Square.com
Use code "SC50" to take 50% off everything.

FunkyLaLa.com
They haven't declared that they are officially closing, but if you can take +70% off sale and 40% off everything else, that's a bad sign. Use codes "GET70" for an additional 70% off the sale merch, and code "40MORE" for 40% off regular priced. You may have to do 2 separate orders to use both codes. P.S. If you wear a ring size 8 or 9, you should go have a look.

PoshOnMain.com
Previously mentioned, this sale's entire stock of designer bags and shoes is 60% off.

Chickdowntown.com
This site started closing a few weeks ago with much fanfare, but I haven't written it up b/c of all the complaints I've heard about customer service. (Legal troubles = highly understaffed, some inventory management issues, credit card charging issues, doesn't ship on time or at all). Buy at your own risk! Use code "CD70" to take +70% off the sale merch and code "ADD40" to take 40% off the regular prices.

If there are any I don't know about, let me know.

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Phi closing sale

Per Racked.com, Phi is closing, and it is good.

Label: Phi
Deal: Up to 90% off past-season items and 70% off current merchandise at this closing sale
When/Where: Through Sunday, February 7. Daily 11am—7pm. 71 Greene St between Spring and Broome (212-966-0076)

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Baily Banks & Biddle stores closing

Bailey Banks & Biddle is done. Finito. But the silver lining is the jewelry liquidation. Find a store near you and pick yourself up something pretty.

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Beau Brummell store closing, offers giveaways?

Last night on our walk home from dinner, I passed Beau Brummell, a high-end mens store in Soho which, honestly, I have never heard of. What caught my eye was the MASSIVE NEON (paper) SIGNS announcing the store closing, clearance sale, and one I vaguely recall something to the effect of door prizes/giveaways. Very strange. Anyways, if you're a guy and you need some nice suits and shirts, it may be worth your while to swing by. (I would have taken a photo, but it was quite late and my camera phone doesn't have a flash).

What: Beau Brummell store closing
Where: 347 W Broadway; 212-219-2666

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eLuxury closing tomorrow

Last chance...

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Italian boutique closeout/sample sale

You know what they say of something that sounds too good to be true... Here is a new sale that I'm seeing posted in various places. Could be a dream, could be a bust. If you make the trip, please report back! Inquiring minds want to know!

Economic conditions have forced one of Italy's finest shops to close their doors. Fantastic selection of one-of-a-kind couture pieces from Spring/Summer '09 here at 70% off. Hundreds of pieces including ready-to-wear and accessories, from the hottest runways in Europe.

Prada • Tomas Maier • Fendi • • Tibi • Armani • Roberto Cavalli • Dior
Derek Lam • Miu Miu • Moncler • Albino • Milly • Yves Saint Laurent
Versace • Balenciaga • DSquared • Marc Jacobs • Giambattista Valli
Dolce Gabbana First Line • & many more

Dresses, jackets, skirts, pants and sportswear in all sizes and styles. Full fitting rooms are available.

What: Italian boutique closeout/sample sale
When: Wednesday, Jun 10 - Friday, Jun 12; W/Th 10AM-7PM, Fr 10AM-5PM
Where: 124 W 36th St (btw Broadway/7th Ave)
Cash or CC only. All sales final.

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The end of an era... eLuxury is closing

The end is finally upon us, and eLuxury has announced their closing date: Friday, Jun 26. I really am quite sad about this-- their inventory (and sales!) were fantastic. Now we all need to keep on our toes to snap up all that inventory...

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Delfino West store closing sale

Walking home after dinner last night, (the super fancy Qdoba next door to Gray's Papaya if you must know), giant store closing sale signage caught my eye. Delfino West, a little boutique selling bags and wallets, is going out with a 30-60% off bang. I quickly ducked inside to get an idea of the inventory. Longchamp bags are 30% off. Yes, there are some Pliage bags, but they also had nylon totes with external pockets going all around (sorry, I am not well-versed in Longchamp styles). Leather bags were 50% off. I didnt have much time, so I only peeked into a few bags to check out the labels. I saw Francesco Biasa, Jack Gomme, Delfino, The Sak, and Sequoia. According to the Delfino website, the chain of stores also carry bags from Rafe, Tano, Carla Mancini, and Hayden Harnett.

In the back there are a few Manhattan Portage messenger bags for 60% off, and a big selection of wallets in the glass case (discount unknown). There were a couple other girls in the shop. One was paying for her goods, and the other was excitedly talking to her sister on the phone, contemplating which Longchamp bag(s) to buy. If you need a new bag, I'd advise you visit soon while the selection is still pretty good.

What: Delfino West store closing
Where: 434 Avenue of the Americas; 212-982-2293

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Fortunoff going-out-of-business sale

Like Circuit City and Linens n' Things, Fortunoff is closing its doors for good. Their liquidation sale is underway and will probably go on for another 2 months. Everyone is keeping a close eye on the jewelry discounts: currently 10-30% everything, 25% off diamonds (except for solitaires and studs which are only 15% off). 10% off crystal and china and most everything else so far. If you've gone, please report back!

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Imitation of Christ goes vintage

Going the way of the dodo bird, Racked.com reports that Imitation of Christ will be no longer. Get it while you still can (20-30% off wholesale) at their last sample sale ever.

What: Imitation of Christ Final Sale Ever
When: Tuesday, Nov. 25, 10AM-7PM
Where: Suite 300 @ 336 W 37th St (btw 8/9th Ave); 212-600-9284
How: Google Transit
All sales final (obviously)

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Lounge closing shop

Update: Caveat emptor: Racked.com's commenters have suggested their spurious 'sale' prices might not be any different from prior to this closing sale (by tinkering with 'original' prices). ¡Escándalo!

Although I have never frequented Lounge, I'm sorry I missed it. Their inventory sounds/sounded wonderful, and now, even better at crazy reduced prices as they sell it all off. I guess sometimes the lost lease cloud has a silver lining. Note: Endurance challenge ahead. Sale isn't due to end for a couple of weeks.

Soho boutique Lounge is closing its doors on Broadway and leaving faithful customers with a blowout sale: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Sonia Rykiel, Monarchy, Miss Sixty, and more are 50 to 90 percent off.
When: Ongoing; Mon.–Thurs. (10–9), Fri.–Sat. (10–10), Sun. (noon–8).
Where: 593 Broadway by Houston St. (212-226-7585).

Fabulous post on Racked.com with pictures!

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