Zara’s Black Friday plans

From 6am to 8am this Friday the 25^th, the Zara store on 34^th St (39 West 34^th St between 5^th and 6^th Ave.)will offer free coffee and tea to shoppers. Additionally, all Zara locations will have selected items on sale for up to 50% off.

FREE TEA AND COFFEE??!  STOP THE PRESSES!!

Alessi Black Friday Sale

About Alessi

With a vast product line that includes everything from an iconic, whistling teakettle to a designer flyswatter, the Alessi company was founded in 1921 by Giovanni Alessi. The company offers products geared towards the mainstream – serving trays and everyday cutlery among them – as well as celebrated cult objects.
For more information, please visit http://www.alessi.com/

Nov. 16-19: Housing Works Fashion for Action

Brooks Brothers wool jacket
   Retail: $1900
Fashion for Action price: $800

Fashion for Action 2011 Opening Night Reception
Date: Wednesday, November 16 2011
Time: 6 pm to 9 pm; VIPs arrive at 5:30 pm for preview shopping
Place: The Altman Building 135 West 18th Street, (between 6th and 7th avenues)
Price: Tickets start at $150.  See all ticket prices.

Fashion for Action 2011 Three-Day Designer Sale
Date: November 17-19 2011
Time: 11 am to 7 pm
Place: The Altman Building 135 West 18th Street, (between 6th and 7th avenues)
Price: Sale is FREE and open to the public.
Website: fashionforaction.com

Thru Nov. 13: The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s Thrift Shop's Holiday Bazaar

The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s Thrift Shop's Holiday Bazaar is taking place Wednesday, November 9 - Sunday, November 13 on the UES in NYC. Hours for this event are Wednesday from 10:00am to 7:00 pm, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, Saturday, from 11:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Often referred to as “the Bergdorf’s of Thrift shops”, the annual Holiday Bazaar draws a big crowd in search of vintage and designer labels (Alexander McQueen, Manolo Blahnik, Missoni, Gucci, etc.) at discount prices.

 Memorial Sloan-Kettering Thrift Shop

1440 Third Avenue (btw 81st and 82nd streets)

212-535-1250

www.memorialthriftshop.org

I am a bad Guerilla Blogger

I know, I know.  I have been neglecting the beloved GSNYC.  However, I am enmeshed in potentially the biggest purchase of my life (think: real estate), so I:

a.  Have been busy as hell.
b.  Am not spending money

However!  I hope to have some great Guerilla Real Estate stories and pointers to relate in the near future. 

Hang in there with me...gsnyc

SKULLS! by Devora Libin Jewels

Roxy II, Blue  $125

Poppy S., Rutilated Quartz & Onyx  $80

Devora Libin Jewels' publicist reached out to me regarding their latest collection.  It's rare to get pitched something this good by a PR person. And I should know, since I have been one for longer than I will admit. 

I am a huge fan of classy punk rock style.  And these pieces are the embodiment of that.  You can slip in and out of conventional society undetected, until someone looks closely, of course. 

The pictures tell the story, but just so you know, this stuff is super high-quality. And I really dig the glittering crystal pave beads and Swarovski crystal detailed skulls.  There are skull necklaces and earrings available online too, although wearing ALL skull jewelry at once might be overkill.  So check out the handcuff and pistol pieces to break up the monotony!

Occupy Wall Street: Free Suits & Haircuts to Those in Need

Hackett

For the second weekend in a row, I ventured downtown to check out the Occupy Wall Street scene at Zuccotti Park in NYC.  This time, I stumbled upon something that hit me, touched me, moved me...One of the groups populating the park had raised money to purchase men's and women's suits that they altered on the spot in the park for anyone in need. They were also giving free haircuts. I didn't know it at first, but when I ran into my friend Chris Hackett, I learned from him that the effort was organized and executed by his group, The Madagascar Institute.  He told me that they had bought the best suits from thrift stores in Brooklyn and Staten Island and were able to alter and give away 100 men's suits before 1 p.m.  Amazing.  The ultimate in Guerilla Shopping. Power!!

Devora Libin Jewels: Sale 15% Off thru 10/16/11

http://devoralibinjewels.com/

CHANGE OF SEASON: TAKE AN ADDITIONAL 25% OFF

Starting...NOW:

Everything in store is an additional 25% off

Owens wedges go down to $370
The sale will last for 2 weeks
Rick Owens, Gareth Pugh, Maria Zureta, Margiela, and MORE!!

Change of Season, a boutique outlet
341 East 9th St. NYC

Oct 4&5: Luca Luca Sample Sale Sneak Peek

Start your engines!  Knits ($75 dollar items, and a selection of XL) in current colors like cobalt; shoes for $40; belts that could inject life into a previous season wardrobe on deep discount at the Luca Luca sample sale starting tomorrow at 9:00 am.  If you weren't at Fashion Week, you missed one of the prettiest collections.  Dress like an A-lister with one-of-a-kind leather and suede samples, or for the ticklish -- or those who like to tickle -- find a feathered piece. 
19 West 36th Street Tuesday and Wednesday.

/nanSEE brenner