Designer Handbags Sample Sale

Every fashionista knows that buying a luxury designer handbag such as Hermes, Fendi and Prada can cost you a fortune but have no fear because next week you will be able to purchase a top of the line bag for cheaper than you ever expected. For four days only, in Midtown Manhattan from February 24th to February 27th, you can shop Fendi and other favorite designer handbags including Hermes, Chanel, Prada, Chloe, Dior and more, at up to 70% off retail. I've been told that there's so much variety that there's something for everyone. The images shown here are images of some of the designer handbags that you'll see at the sale. I love them all :)

Designer Handbags, Designer Clothing and Accessories

Next week, Sample Sale Productions will return to Manhattan for its largest "new" and "gently used" designer handbag sample sale event. As well as designer handbags, you will find on sale a big selection of couture, designer clothing and accessories. The used bags are in mint condition. These second hand bags come from the sets of movies, TV and runway shows as well as from designer boutiques such as Bergdorfs and Barney's or purchased from private collections. The company states that "with both new and 'mint' condition vintage goods, Sample Sale Productions is the ultimate 'green' re-source for authentic designer handbags. Vintage is not only environmentally responsible; it is also financially and fashionably 'in style!'"

Designer Handbags Guaranteed 100% Authentic

Sample Sale Productions gives you a 100% guarantee on the authenticity of everything it sells and for every item they give you a "Guaranteed Authentic by Sample Sale Productions” hang tag and seal, an Invoice, an original box, dustbag, and enclosed materials where available. To top it off, a Gift Box is also available upon request! While all the bags are guaranteed authentic, I always say that you should make sure that you know your bags when buying at such events.

If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return it within 7 days of receipt for a prompt refund but note that Sample Sale Productions charge a 5% restocking fee. You must not remove the tags as the company will not accept returns that have the tags removed and you need to also return all original packaging and enclosed materials including invoice, authenticity cards, and dustbags.

As shown in the following video clip, Sample Sale Productions has been featured on NBC and Fox's Good Day NY:

Designer Handbags Sample Sale Details

Here are the deets for this Sample Sample Sale Productions event:

What: New York City Couture and Designer Handbags and Designer Clothing Sale at up to 70% off retail: Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Prada, Dior, Escada, John Galiano, D&G, Fendi and more!

Where: The Flatotel Hotel, 135 West 52nd Street, 5th Floor, Between 6th and 7th Ave. New York New York, 917-453-6687

When: February 24th- 27th, Wednesday through Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10am-4pm with new merchandise arriving daily.

British Fashion Designer Alexander McQueen Dead

Four-time British fashion designer of the year, Alexander McQueen, whose real name is Lee McQueen, has been found dead in his luxury flat in Green Park, central London at the age of 40 and just days before the start of London Fashion Week. While it is not known exactly how or why as yet, some media sources (see Daily Mail's report, Alexander McQueen's despair at mother's death: Designer hangs himself on eve of her funeral) are quoting a possible suicide however reports that he had taken his own life have not been confirmed by police or McQueen's publicists. However, in it's article Fashion world mourns death of Alexander McQueen, the BBC News has reported that the police are not treating the death of Mr McQueen, 40, as suspicious.

Alexander McQueen - Humble Background

From a humble background, the youngest of six children from a working-class family, Alexander McQeen dropped out of school at age 16 to pursue a career in fashion design. He started as an apprentice tailor in London's East End with top traditional Savile Row tailors Anderson & Sheppard and from there progressed to Gieves & Hawkes and also to costumiers Angels and Bermans. From humble beginnings, McQueen worked his way up to the top of the British fashion industry and fashion icon status.

Alexander McQueen - Bumster Jeans

When he was 20, McQueen applied for the psoition of pattern cutter tutor Central St Martins College of Art & Design, London's most prestigious fashion school. From the strength of his portfolio, it is said that the Director took one look at his portfolio and on the spot persuaded him to enrol in the Masters Degree course himself. McQueen graduated in 1991. At age 21 he moved to Milan to work with Romeo Gigli and returned in 1992 when he opened his own studio in the East End of London with his low slung "bumster" jeans, becomming the hipsters that every chic wore. In her twitter tribute, actress Kirstie Alley wrote "Alexander McQueen, you made big bottomed and not-so-big bottomed girls all over the world look stunning... come back soon... give it another go."

Alexander McQueen - Hooligan of Fashion

Alexander McQueen was controversial and as Reuters UK reports in its article Fashion world's provocateur McQueen dead at 40, he "had an ability to shock and his autumn/winter 1995 collection 'Highland Rape' which featured dishevelled looking models in torn clothing was considered a classic example."

In its Obituary: Fashion king Alexander McQueen BBC News comments that "His close-cropped hair, Doc Martens and feisty attitude earned him the label 'the hooligan of English fashion'. But he went on to silence many of his critics with his renowned tailoring skills and his clothes always remained popular." He rose from teenage apprentice tailor to runway darling before the age of 30!

Alexander McQueen - Head of Givenchy

By 1996 Alexander McQueen had succeeded John Galliano as the head designer at the Paris couture house of Givenchy. McQueen stayed at Givenchy for four years and then moved on to Gucci.

Alexander McQueen - Moves to Gucci

In December 2000 the Gucci Group bought 51% of Alexander McQueen's company with McQueen as its Creative Director. Expansion followed with boutiques opening in London, Milan, New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. In January 2006 the brand launched McQ, a more affordable line of denim-based ready-to-wear, menswear, womenswear, and accessories. Alexander McQueen's McQ line was due to be shown at New York Fashion Week yesterday afternoon but the show was cancelled.

Alexander McQueen - Runway Fashion Shows

Alexander McQueen was well known for pushing the boundaries. As can be seen from the following video clip of the release of the Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2010 collection, just as his fashions, Alexander McQueen's runway fashion shows were outstanding. Although sometimes bizarre, they mixed design, technology and performance in a remarkably theatrical and spectacular way.

Titled “Plato’s Atlantis“, it was the third in a series of collections relating to the relationship of mankind with earth and according to McQueen casts an apocalyptic projection of the future ecological meltdown of the world. In prints depicting the skin of reptiles the dresses are just gorgeous, stunning and dramatic. The shoes are just futuristic and grotesquely outrageous but equally magnificent!

Alexander McQueen - A Celebrity Favourite

Alexander McQueen's edgy creations were often spotted on the red carpet. His edgy pieces were coveted by chic and stylish women world wide including the ultra glam and fashion forward Victoria Beckham, Tyra Banks, Kate Moss, Sarah Jessica Parker as well as Rihanna, Lady GaGa, Madonna and Icelandic singer Bjork.

Alexander McQueen - 1969-2010 R.I.P.

Alexander McQueen was controversial and inspiring with an incredible influence on young fashion designers. He was a very talented and creative designer who has established himself as one of the most influential designers of today. He died at a very young age. So, so sad and such a huge loss. Alexander McQueen R.I.P.

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day, the most romantic day of the year, February 14th, is only a few days away now and this year it falls on a Sunday. Just thinking about this, when was the last time Valentine's Day fell on a Sunday? I must try to work this out? Anyway, we all know that Valentine's Day is a day of hearts and arrows, cupid, roses and chocolates, or if you're really lucky, perhaps something a little more extravagent like a new piece of jewelry. Regardless, it's a day when lovers, family members and good friends exchange Valentine gifts as tokens of love. Lovers will celebrate by expressing love to their sweethearts with an exchange of cards or love notes and simple gifts such as fresh flowers usually roses, and/or choclates, yummie :) Couples also plan out romantic getaways or Valentine parties to celebrate Valentine's Day romantically.

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

And there's plenty of gift ideas out there that one can choose from as this time of year you will see many Valentine specials as well as gift ideas in stores and boutiques across the country.

For example, with love in the air, to celebrate Valentine's Day, Stilla Cosmetics have put together a great special Valentine's Day set which includes a new black diamond mascara - black shimmer, cherry crush lip and cheel stain, kitten eye shadow and all over liquid luminizer, four top sellers, $90 of value for only $34!!

For a fashion fix of the hottest trends and must have pieces you could check out the look that's super chic and effortlessly cool at Warehouse Style Studio TV.

If it's luxe that you're after then check out the gorgeous gifts in the 2010 Spring Summer Valentine's Day collection of Gucci designer handbags and designer jewelry.

Valentine's Day Movie

OK but what are your plans for Valentine's Day? Is it a hot date or a night out with the girls? I've been looking for something different this year and after seeing the trailer I'm thinking of making it a day out with the beau and seeing Valentine’s Day, the perfect date movie which comes out this Friday, February 12. The Valentine's Day movie follows the intertwining storylines of a group of couples and singles in Los Angeles as they find their way through love and romance over the course of one Valentine's Day.

Directed by Gary Marshall, the director of "Pretty Woman" and “Runaway Bride,” this rom-com film has a big cast of well-known and really good actors including Jessica Alba, Kathy Bates, Ashton Kutcher, Jamie Foxx, and Julia Roberts. Valentine's Day opens nationwide this Friday, February 12. I can't wait and if you have nothing special to do this Valentine's day then do go see this movie.

Whatever you do, have a beautiful Valentine's day this Sunday, it should be fun.