UPDATE: Shoes (and we’re talking Balenciaga, Pierre Hardy, Christian Louboutin, Mui Mui & more) have been marked down an additional 40% off at the Barneys Warehouse Sale.

You should go.
I’m going to go again and plan on having a very good time.

The ridiculously enviable Jimmy Choo sandals above have been screaming my name for awhile now…and this Wednesday, I might just have to answer that call. Yes ladies, this is one sample sale you’ll want to take the day off for:

Jimmy Choo Sample Sale
Sky-High Heels Up To 70% off
One Day Only!!! Wednesday, Aug. 26, 09 | 1-6pm
Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., at Sixth Ave.

Trust me, with a new pair of Choos, you’ll be running this town tonight.

Although summer’s end is fast approaching, I only just made it to the Brooklyn Flea this past weekend and am so glad that I did!

Not only did I score an incredible Pierre Cardin dress (that I am absolutely rocking during NY Fashion Week), but also a ton of great little pins and brooches (paid a whopping $8 for 5 of them). I’ll definitely be heading back out to the Brooklyn Flea for some of those fabulous home decor pieces as well – there was one small table that I was this-close to buying.

Also spotted: Vintage Escada, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, old skeleton keys (which I’m obsessed with), antique door knobs, tons of jewelry, great beaded clutches, and even a DIY beer kit.

And while not quite the same as shopping in the also DUMBO-based, ultra chic boutique Zoe, the flea market has a wonderful charm to it. Its fun to bargain with people for a few bucks (if I save even $2, it’ll pay for another cup of coffee!), try on clothing that your grandmother probably threw out, and re-imagining your space filled with vintage posters from the 50s. I left with my head simply swimming in new ideas.

The Brooklyn Flea takes place every weekend in two locations and you really should bother to get out there: Every Saturday in Fort Greene (10am-5pm), and every Sunday under the Brooklyn Bridge on the waterfront in DUMBO (11am-6pm). See here for directions and much more.

So I’ve completely abandoned my darling blog for the past 1o days. And although I’m sure I’ve lost my entire readership during these recent days, I’m ready now to play a bit of catch up…here is a glimpse of things I’ve already done, but haven’t told you about yet (and plan to do so in the near future):

• had my hair colored by the fabulous Joel Warren at his salon (Warren-Tricomi) at the Plaza Hotel – I am now a hot blond
• had silver mirrored Minx Nails applied at ‘Cure Beauty Bar and for eight whole days my nails were as fabulous as Lady Gaga’s, Beyonce’s, and Rihanna’s
• went to the Invader opening at the Jonathan LeVine Gallery [rubix cube + album covers = art]
• fell in love with The High Line
• saw the hoppin’ frog exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History
• found a great bikini top at Victoria’s Secret for just $14
• discovered new addictive apps for my iPhone (while getting a lovely sunburn)
• came up with a great idea that will make me rich enough to wear Lanvin every day

What have you been up to? Oh right. You all stopped reading my blog by now. Boo.

Abaeté is having a sample sale - yes, another one – but this one is a little different. A true sample sale, one where sample pieces designed specifically for the runway are available, is a rarity these days so you should take advantage of this one. What began on Wednesday will end tomorrow, or today (depending upon when you read this post), on Saturday around 6pm.

Everything from Rihanna’s tuxedo suit in the Umbrella -ella, -ella video to the little mod dress Jessica Simpson wore on The View are on sale and can be yours if the price is right.

In addition to the celeb favorites are a bunch of amazing dresses (including the one shown on the left, which I am getting), tops, blazers, pants, skirts, and the most fabulous retro-inspired swim suits that you can find. There are even pieces available from the hauntingly beautiful fall ‘09 collection for purchase.

Abaeté Sample Sale
117 Crosby Street (between Prince / Houston in SoHo)
12 pm noon – 6pm

Tell Anly I said ‘Hi’ and buy as much as you possibly can – trust me, boys love Abaeté. Xx

Delivering maximum sex appeal, Brian Atwood’s sky-high heels are to-die-for. And for one day only (this Wednesday, 6/10, from 8am-8pm), you can get them at rock-bottom prices. Trust me ladies, is one sample sale you probably won’t want to miss…

While relaxing on the sun-bleached beaches of the Hamptons yesterday, I decided that it is high time to get a new bikini.

While my other bikinis are all still in fine condition, I’m not sure they are as flattering as they maybe could be – especially since the last bikini I bought was about 4 years ago.

So now, in addition to all of the other things I’ve got to juggle in my life, I begin the ever dangerous (and sometimes depressing) bikini hunt…wish me luck!

Speaking of swimwear: For 2 days only, save 30% at Neiman Marcus on all women’s swim styles from sexy little bikinis to one-piece maillots

Love the Missoni suit I have posted here? Me too. $365 at Net-a-porter and its yours.

(this is the reason why I open my daily emails from Daily Candy)

I’ve always had a major soft spot for Vivienne Westwood’s designs. So flattering, so powerful, so sexy. And now is the perfect time to begin or add to your wardrobe:

Vivienne Westwood Sample Sale
What: At Vivienne Westwood, draw raffle tix ($5-$1,000) before shopping the collection — now up to 70 percent off.
Why: Because if Carrie Bradshaw can wear Vivienne, so can we!
When: Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Scatola Showroom, 544 W. 27th St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves., 6th flr. (a trek sure, but probably worth it)

Not sure if you’ve had time to go through all of Style.com’s Top Fall 2009 Accessories (all 500+ of them), but I have. Lots of studs, zippers, and spikes for next fall so get prepared to be roughed up!

…and if you want to jump on the bandwagon early, shop Rebecca Mikoff’s studded selection alongside the best dresses and swimwear from Abaeté and a selection of Torn by Ronny Kobo at a big, fabulous, joint sample sale:

Wednesday, May 6th – Sunday, May 10th
10am – 8pm
33 W. 17th St. (btwn 5th/6th ave.) NY

Shop the sale early for the best selection and please, no fighting this time around ladies. Xx

I don’t know what I would do without my little assortment of super-chic Ted Rossi bangles & tomorrow, you can start piling them on too.

Shop Ted Rossi’s semi-annual sample sale this Thursday and Friday to take advantage of huge savings on their ultra-addictive python, leather & crystal pieces. And with bangles and cuffs starting at $20, and leather clutches from $80, how could you afford not to go?

What: Ted Rossi Sample Sale
Why: Python, Leather, and Swarovski Crystal Jewelry & Handbags up to 75% off
When: Thursday April 30th & Friday May 1st, 10am-7pm
Where: 15 East 30th Street, Suite 300, NYC between 5th & Madison Avenues (212.683.1726)