material concern

all popomomo is on crazy sale right now…as in the most expensive thing is $60. Have at it: go crazy!

might be my most favorite new saying ever…thanks to the great write up about our Holiday collection by Brenna Egan on Refinery29 today…check it, our slideshow, and inspiration board out here.

our lookbook was shot by the awesome Paley Fairman, and stars the fantastic Laurel Stovall.

i have this totally irrational fear every time I go to NYC in the winter that I don’t remember how cold it is and I don’t remember how to stay warm (and that none of my LA-perfect shoes are waterproof: but this is actually true). To combat these fears I bought a Patagonia down sweater in black (so it’s fancy). The Kids sizes actually even fit Isaac (XXL) and the Boys Large is perfect for me so they are almost ridiculously affordable…and currently on sale now.

ummm.

LA-ladies: at the absolutely awesome St Vinnies thrift storeoff San Fernando: someone dropped off a sample-sales worth of brand new J Brand jeans.

The ladies jeans are all size 25: but remember, they are samples so some magically are bigger by mistake (see the ones i scored above–and hint: read the card with comments to know whats wrong or right with the jeans-like if they say too big: grab them), and the mens are in sizes 32 and 34.

um. they are 5.00-6.99. There’s a table in the linens room and a bunch on the racks in the middle clothing room.

go get em if you want em.

I’m super excited!

I’ve been putting together this awesome Holiday sale with mitra from Blood is the New Black.

There will be over 25 local, awesome designers and booths at the sale: we’ve got:

women’s clothing, including rojas, maxine dillon, popomomo, ecoSkin and dear creatures

men’s clothing and shoes, including generic man, acid haus, rojas

baby clothing and puppy goodies, including from all mighty

accesories: including dean leather bags & belts, cocaine mule canvas bags, & my rebe handmade bags

jewelry from spragwerks, as well as from lines carried by green with glamour and poketo

home and paper goods, from soolip, green with glamour and poketo

fancy gifts for the toilette and boudoir, from Hush beauty

zines and records, from LA record

awesome tees, including from blood is the new black, no star, and beautiful decay

and tons of awesome gift ideas from many more vendors.

Everyone will be selling at big discounts from their usual retail price.  There will be a DJ and an open bar, and the Green Truck will come to sell food if shoppers get hungry.

The sale is December 6th at the POOL space in Silverlake: 2900 rowena blvd, from 12-8.

See the above flyer for details, and please check the Recessionista Blog with all the info and profiles and links of the designers. Spread the word: its going to be awesome!

The Mike and Chris Sample Sale is on Thursday /Friday- 11/6-11/7 (10am-6pm) and Saturday 11/8 (10am-3pm) Save 50%-75% on their signature leather and fleece jackets, tops, bottoms and accessories for guys and gals. 834 S. Broadway #402, Downtown Los Angeles 90014. Cash/ CC only.

The Steve Alan Sample Sale on 11/6-11/7 (8:30am-8pm) and 11/8 (11am-5pm) has savings of 30%-70% on their lines of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. 1937 1/2 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles . 323.667.9500. Cash/ CC only.

The Grey Ant Sample and Overstock Sale is on 11/7 (3pm-6pm)-11/8 (12noon-4pm). Save 40%-70% on trendy/ cool women’s clothing and accessories 1061 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, 90012. 213-977-9028. Cash only.

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I went to the Planet Blue 75% off “VIP” sample sale last Friday night on Montana Ave in Brentwood. And it was complete chaos. There was way too much of last year’s reject clothes plus super long lines to get in and buy. I think I waited in line for an hour and a half.

So I quit “real world” sample sales. And if you feel the same way, don’t worry, there’s another way to save. Try out these sites to get notified on sales, samples, etc so you can avoid the in-person crowd, chaos, the risk of getting absolutely nothing, and thus wasting a ton of your valuable time.

Shop it to Me

choose your favorite brands and get emailed when items go on sale at shopbop, bloomingdales, yoox, free people, saks, etc.

Ideeli

everyday a couple sample sale items go on sale at a particular time. you get an email alert and if you’re interested you buy it.

Gilt

they host sample sales for brands. like ideeli, the sales happens at a certain time slot and you get an email alert.

Lisa Kline, Net-a-porter, and some more do it too. So if your fav brand isn’t partnered with the above sites, go to the individual ecommerce store and see if they send out email alerts.

Rachel sent out an email (see below) today. I have been to her sample sales, and if you are fan of her clothes, I DEF recommend attending. DEEP DISCOUNTS. Watch this and then read her note….

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If you missed our last RACHEL PALLY Warehouse Sale…or wanted to get more great clothes at terrific prices…I am now set up for personal appointments at my Van Nuys home/outlet.

I will be open for appointments from October 3 – October 23.

After that date, I will be closed for personal appointments until the end of the year. Our next downtown WAREHOUSE SALE will be December 7-9.

Please email your preferred times and dates to adrian@rachelpally.com, and I’ll try to work it out for your first choice.

I have a huge inventory of past season styles….all at less than wholesale prices!
Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard accepted.