Dec. 27: Housing Works Thrift Shops’ Steven Alan Sale!

Housing Works Thrift Shops’ Steven Alan Sale!

Acclaimed New York-based designer Steven Alan has generously donated more than 1,000 items of brand-new women’s and men’s clothes to Housing Works. Every item in the entire Steven Alan donation—which also includes dozens of items from labels Lulu, Willa, Sophie, Sea and Reve Seam—will be priced at an incredible 70 percent off retail. Don’t miss racks and racks of women’s tops, dresses, shorts, camisole-shorts sets and sweaters and men’s shirts, pants and light jackets.

WHEN: Entire Steven Alan donation goes on sale December 27 at 11am

WHERE: Housing Works Thrift Shop, 143 W. 17th St. between 6th and 7th Avenues

PRICE: Sale is free. All items are 70 percent off retail.

BENEFITS: All Housing Works Thrift Shops profits go to lifesaving services for homeless and low-income New Yorkers living with HIV and AIDS. For more information on Housing Works’ mission and services, visit http://www.housingworks.org/.

FOR HOUSING WORKS THRIFT SHOP INFORMATION: Call 718-838-5050

Bill Blass - Gone for Good?

The company that bears the name of designer Bill Blass is closing its doors according to an announcement on December 17. Blass retired a decade ago and the latest company designer departed in October.The label was put up for sale earlier this year by its parent company, NexCen Brands Inc., which announced in May that it was facing a severe cash squeeze. NexCen is still trying to sell the brand.

Century 21: ANOTHER Coupon

Century 21: Shop Now, Save Later

Dec 17 & 18: Holiday Sample Sale

Steve & Barry's: More Funny Jabs

From "The Big Fat Marketing Blog" - yet another reason why Steve & Barry's failed.

Dec. 17: Jill Anderson 20% Off Sale!

Boogie on down to Jill Anderson on Wednesday night for 20% off!

Portolano Sample Sale: Dec, 8 - 23, 2008

Since everyone always seems to love this sale, it is currently "on" again:

Portolano Sample Sale
Many items below wholesale
December 8 - 23
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
(closed Saturday & Sunday)
15 W. 37th St. (11th Fl.)
NYC 10018

Major credit cards accepted

Boerum Hill: 1-BR w/Private Garden for Rent

$2375 LARGE 1BR W/ GARDEN. NEW APPLIANCES. CLOSE TO F TRAIN (Boerum hill)

Looking to move into a solid one-bedroom apartment...SOON? The shopper may have your answer:

Recently renovated very large 1BR w/ great private garden. Brand new washer/dryer & dishwasher. Huge, wide open, eat-in kitchen. High ceilings. Exposed brick wall in BR. Wood floors. Great location - steps away from Smith street restaurants/shopping. Two blocks from F&G trains. Tons of space. Very clean. New appliances. Dogs/cats are OK. Ideally looking for January 1st til April 30th. Can start new lease with landlord as well.

See photos and full listing on Craigslist: http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/sub/956428215.html

RUN DMC Limited Edition T-Shirt from Marc Ecko

Did you know that it's RUN DMC's 25th Anniversary? How old do you feel now!?

So check it out: the Ultra Limited Edition Commemorative T-Shirt co-designed by Marc Ecko and Marco. Shirts will be on shopecko.com next week

My sources tell me that only 1,000 of these were made - and about 100 of them were sold last night at the industry where they were unveiled. I believe they are about $45 each.