2/25-2/27: Theory Sample Sale

Very modest prices at the Theory sample sale - clothes for men and women
261 W. 36th [7th/8th]
212.947.8748
today, 11-7; tomorrow, 11-6; Saturday, 11-5.

My Theory

My theory is that Theory makes a nice pair of pants...a nice pair of pants. But jeez Louise they cost a lot! I refuse to spend $300 on a pair of unlined pants, but I guess I am willing to spend $138. They really fit better than most pants, look fairly cool for work/dress pants, and they can be worn pretty much all year round. So a good investment, I'd say. I got these on the 40% off the lowest marked price rack at Bloomingdale's today. And I suspect I may be able to find others on sale at Nordstrom's, Saks and Bergdorf's...but that is just a theory.

Dec. 11, 2008: SoHo Holiday Stroll To Benefit the Homeless

Shopping for a Cause: SoHo Holiday Stroll To Benefit the Homeless on Dec. 11
100 Stores, Restaurants and Galleries Expected to Participate

The Association for Community Employment Programs for the Homeless (A.C.E.) and the SoHo Partnership are hosting a shopping event to raise money for homeless men and women.

The SoHo Holiday Stroll will take place throughout SoHo on Thursday, December 11, 6:00 - 11:00 pm. Participating businesses will stay open late and shoppers will have exclusive access to discounts and promotions in each store, gallery or restaurant. Promotions will range from shopping and dining discounts to free samples to complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. The businesses participating in the SoHo Stroll will raise money to support homeless men and women.

At this time, participating venues include: AK Anne Klein, the Apple store, Alex Beard Studio, Balthazar, Barolo, Cardboard Design, Design Within Reach, Design Within Reach: Tools For Living, Esprit, Fragments, Guess, Housing Works Bookstore & Café, Hugo Boss, the Hugo store, ILORI, Kiteya, Lacoste, L'Orange Bleue, Lure, Marciano, Mimi Fertz Gallery, Molton Brown, Nine West, the PUMA store, Solstice Sunglass Boutique, Spring Lounge, Theory, Tretorn Shop and Versani (two locations).

Shoppers can check in to http://www.sohoholidaystroll.com/ closer to the event for a more complete list of stores.

To attend the SoHo Stroll, shoppers will purchase a $20 silicone bracelet, which will qualify them for discounts and promotions. A $150 V.I.P. ticket will also be available; it will grant access to the same discounts and admission to a V.I.P. after-party. Bracelets will be for sale at participating stores. For more information, call (212) 274-0550 x17.

Shop It To Me: Free Online Personal Sale Shopper

Hey have you heard about "Shop It To Me?" I just signed up and it seems pretty cool. They may make an online shopper of me yet.

So what is it? It's this online shopping service you sign up for that proactively sends you clothing that matches your size and brand preferences as soon as it goes on sale. Sort of a free personal online shopper featuring brands such as Theory, Prada, Armani, Ella Moss, Juicy Couture, Seven Jeans, DKNY, or BCBG. It scours websites of leading retailers like Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, Banana Republic, Gap, Zappos and Bluefly and email a daily or weekly summary of on sale items in your size.

They also have a blog that provide insights on fashion tips and tricks that seem helpful, if not competitive (to ME!). http://blog.shopittome.com/

Bloomindale's Success - BCBG / Calvin

OK, so I totally did not need a jacket and a sweater, but how could I pass these two items up? The BCBG MaxAzria jacket was originally $238, and I got it for $55! The white Calvin Klein, part-angora sweater was originally $178. For me? $44! I think it would have been criminal to have passed either item up don't you?

I have already worn the sweater, like a hot little (fine, medium-sized) bunny prancing around the big city.

And once I get the Theory pants from yesterday's blog shortened I shall have myself a work outfit worthy of a "What Not to Wear" transformation. Not that I need one, of course ;)

Success at Bloomingdale's Part I: Theory

I RARELY go to Bloomingdale's. It's too expensive, too crowded, the merchandise is picked over...I could go on. But I decided yesterday that it might provide me with a wider selection of pants (I love pants) all housed under one roof - a major plus during this cold spell.

Well I haven't changed my views much, but I did make some decent scores, such as these great Theory navy blue pants for $96 (originally $230!). But I still need MORE PANTS!

I got some other groovy stuff too...more on those items tomorrow.