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Through 3/6 Barneys New York Warehouse Sale
50-75% off retail prices on their selection of the finest designer clothing, shoes + accessories for men, women & children, as well as gifts for the home.
Place & Time: 255 W 17th St; weekdays 10-9pm, weekends 10-7pm

Sustainable NYC
Up to 40 percent off biodegradable, recyclable and organic wares. Grab Simple Shoes suede sneakers made from recycled materials, lowered from $55 to $41; Crafts for Peace paper-bead necklaces, pared down from $19 to $14; and RSVP stainless steel compost pails, dropped from $49 to $37
Place & Time: 139 Ave A (at 9th St); Daily 9am-10pm

3/2 – 3/6 The Shoebox Semi-Annual Warehouse Sale
Check out inventory and overstock from all stores in one convenient location during the semi-annual warehouse sale. For 6 days only enjoy prices starting at $39-$199.
Place & Time: 537 3rd Ave (@ 36th St);

Through Sat 3/6 Lindsey Thornburg and Sophomore
Stop by Nolita’s Court boutique for great savings on these two designers’ collections; items starting at $40.
Place & Time: 178 Mulberry Street (between Broome and Kenmare streets; 12pm – 8pm daily

Through 3/20 Diane T
Womenswear by DVF, Catherine Malandrino, Rebecca Taylor, and more is 50-65% off at the Diane T winter clearance sale. Prices range from $30 to $250
Place & Time: 174 Court St., nr. Bergen St.; T-F (11-7:30), Sat (11-6:30), Sun (1-5:30).

Ongoing Event Topman Happy Hour
Guest DJ Louis Mandlebaum spins while guests enjoy complimentary Bulldog Gin and cider drinks while viewing the upcoming spring trends, as presented by the Topshop stylists. There will also be limited edition gifts on hand with each purchase. Don’t miss the next event held on the last Friday of each month.
Place & Time: 478 Broadway between Broome and Grand Sts; 7-9pm last Friday of the month.

Upcoming: SSS Sample Sales
Free People, Apart, Michael Simon and Bibelot to all be featured at the first SSS sale of the season, beginning next week.
Place & Time: 261 W 36th St, 2nd fl (7/8th Aves) Mon closed, Tues 11-7pm, Wed & Thurs 11-6pm, Fri closed

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As the mags are now showing us all the goodies in store for Spring 2011, I thought what a good idea to reflect on what we have in store now. And with all the snowed-in fashionistas out there, it’s an ideal day to grab the hot chocolate, laptop and peruse away.

We’re starting our Top 5 list with The Affordables; a collection from the top chains and available to all via their online stores.

The White Lace Peter Pan Collar Sleevless Shift Dress
TopShop $80

Velvet Sleeveless Dress
Uniqlo, $49.90

Kimchi Blue French Dress
Urban Outfitters, $149

Twelve by Twelve Sleeveless Satin Sequin Trim Dress
Forever21, $34

Bright Red Dress AW10
H&M, $34.95

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I wouldn’t say the 80s influence is back, as much as I would first have to ask…Did this style ever really leave us? Many of you detest it, we get that. However, take a minute to consider the pros…baggy, comfortable, ripped, shredded, loads of cotton and you can never have too many accessories. It almost sounds like a Saturday-afternoon-lounging-around-the-apartment style that you get to wear in public. Yes, intentionally omitted from the list is the 80s ubiquitous shoulder pads but we’ll just skim over that bit.

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When checking out the new arrivals section of TopShop’s website you can’t help but be mowed over by this generation. It looks like a high school yearbook from 1985. And not that that’s a bad thing. It’s fun and that’s exactly what sums up the overindulgent generation that inspired this look.

I think it’s when the masses turn once again to the krimping iron that we can truly say the 80s have returned.

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