Recap: VIP Gilt City Warehouse Sale - April 2015

On Friday, April 24th, I attended the anticipated Gilt City Warehouse Sale held at Metropolitan West at 639 West 46th Street. Shoppers enjoyed 80% off retail while sipping on Ruby Red Citrus and Pineapple Mandarin Orange Palm Breeze sparkling spritzes, La Marca Prosecco and Darkhorse wines in Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Red Blend and Cabernet. Icelandic Glacial natural spring water, In/Fusion iced herbal tea in Peach - Vervaine - Lemon and Pomegranate - Blackcurrant - Blackcurrant leaf - Peppermint as well as Crazy Hot Potato popchips were also complimentary to attendees. 

During the sale, I stopped by to visit with ZYRTEC® Brand celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg, as she shared spring-inspired tips and makeup looks to combat ALLERGY FACE® beauty challenges. For my makeup look, I went with 'gilted glamour'. 

With Jamie Greenberg

Here are tips to get the 'gilted glamour' look:

Eyes: Apply a gold shadow all over the top eyelid and use black shadow in the corners to achieve a smoky effect. For darker skin tones, blend a reddish hue with the gold to create a shimmery look. Apply black waterproof eyeliner on the top eyelid and brown on the bottom, just to define the eyes. Finish with black waterproof mascara. If possible opt for fake lashes to provide a bolder, more dramatic nighttime look. 

Skin: When applying foundation, be sure to fully cover the face so it lasts throughout the day. Also pay special attention to color-correcting any uneven skin tones due to ALLERGY FACE® beauty challenges, using green or yellow-tinted concealers that help cancel out redness. 

Brows: Fill in brows for a full look which will help frame your face, and distract from watery eyes and puffiness.

Cheeks: Lightly contour the face using bronze and pinkish-nude cheek colors; contouring is the perfect tool for counteracting the appearance of puffiness due to allergies. 

Lips: Choose a pink or nude lip stain. For darker complexions, choose a gloss with glitter instead, to tie the look together and stand out.  

Once I was set with my makeup look, I was ready to shop! Check out the images below from my shopping haul. This new venue for the sale was definitely more spacious and had a welcoming layout for guests to approach sponsored brands. Since the VIP Night was changed to a ticketed event, it was quite the line to get into the sale. I suggest making sure you get to the next sale as early as possible. But one thing is for sure, I never leave empty-handed!

Shoppers received additional markdowns of up to 75% off based on the color of the ticket

Avaleigh fisherman ribbed boyfriend cardigan for $19.00 

MSRP: $127.00

Renvy French terry faux leather jacket for $39.50 

(this was $79.00 with an additional 50% off)

MSRP: $265.00

BCBGMAXAZRIA silk zena top for $24.50 

(this was $49.00 with an additional 50% off)
MSRP: $198.00

ella moss silk floral tier ruffle skirt for $24.50

(this was $49.00 with an additional 50% off)

MSRP: $188.00

Maiden Lane dahlia t-strap thong sandal for $19.00

MSRP: $89.00 

While on line to check out, I also had found a silk printed cap sleeve shirt for $39.00 (MSRP: $202. 00). I was happy with my finds this season and looking forward to the next sale!

- Kim Weling

Nanette Lepore Sample Sale

Maje Sample Sale - 4/28/15 - 5/3/15

*260 FIFTH AVENUE*
(28/29TH STREET)
NYC NY 10001
N/R/6 TRAIN TO 28TH STREET

*APRIL 28TH - MAY 3RD*
TUESDAY : 9AM-8PM
WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY : 10AM-8PM
FRIDAY - SATURDAY : 10AM-7PM
SUNDAY : 10AM-4PM

Real Simple Beauty & Balance Event

Last Saturday, April 18th, Real Simple Magazine held it's 2nd annual Beauty & Balance event at Andaz 5th Avenue. On April 17th, I got a sneak peek of the event, filled with a Pure Barre class, beauty treatments and wine and chocolate pairings.

The afternoon beauty services included RoC Skincare facials, Laura Gellar makeovers and Aveda hairstyling. Pure Barre held a full-body workout concentrating on arms, thighs, seat, and abs. The event ended with a Ghirardelli wine and chocolate pairing. 

The RoC Skincare Daily Resurfacing Disks, Retinol Deep Wrinkle Serum, Multi Correxion 5-in-1 Daily Moisturizer and Retinol Correxion Eye Cream were used for my RoC Skincare facial. The Daily Resurfacing Disks easily became my favorite RoC Skincare product! They are great for cleansing, exfoliating and removing makeup. 

Aveda hairstyles included three looks that guests could choose from: Earthy Allure, Prairie Waves or Crown of Gold. I opted for a mixture of waves mixed with a braid. Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion, Thickening Tonic and Air Control Hair Spray were used to complete my look. 

Guests enjoyed a relaxing moment with Aveda chakra balancing body mists

The Ghirardelli chocolate and wine pairing consisted of three pairings: 

1) 72% Twilight Delight, a deep velvety Intense Dark chocolate with hints of mocha, black pepper, and dark cherry, paired with Merlot Seven Falls 2011 from Wahluke Slope, Washington 

2) 86% Midnight Reverie, a luxuriously deep Intense Dark chocolate with a full-bodied flavor accompanied by hints of dark cherries and dried plums, paired with Cabernet Sauvignon Twenty Bench, California. 

and my favorite pairing:

3) Sea Salt Soiree, a blend of Intense Dark chocolate, roasted almonds, and coarse crystals of sea salt, paired with Warres Vintage Port 2003. 

Thank you Real Simple for a 'beautyful' afternoon! Hope to see you again next year!

- Kim Weling

Review: Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 with Windows (10")

If your a fan of the Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro Laptop, then you'll love the Yoga Tablet 2 10" with Windows, which comes with a magnetic, optional bluetooth keyboard. I had tested out the 10" version during February fashion week and functioned just like a mini laptop, for all my social media and blogging needs. 

My favorite feature of both the Yoga 2 Pro Laptop and the Yoga Tablet 2 is the uniqueness of being able to position them into four modes: laptop, tablet, tent and stand. Another one of my favorite features is the design of the detachable keyboard. As far as using a tablet goes, I prefer to type with a keyboard to write my blog posts and answer emails. The keyboard that comes with the Yoga Tablet 2 is sturdy, yet slim and lightweight. It easily stays in place while typing thanks to the tablet kickstand. The kickstand can also be used to hang the tablet. I haven't tried hanging it yet but I love the option.  

With the exception of The Walking Dead or Game of Thrones, I never watch television shows in real time. There have been some instances where my DVR doesn't record a show because of a recording conflict, I forget to record a show, or my DVR only saves up to 5 recordings of a series. My On Demand also sometimes only featured the most recent 5 episodes of a show. When this happens, I'm glad I can download The CW, Syfy Now and FXNOW or watch via Amazon Instant Video. I can't tell you how many issues I've had with trying to catch up on television shows on my iPad. The Full HD (1920 x 1200) IPS display is superb, with a really crisp and bright picture quality. 

This tablet has an Intel Atom processor, 32GB of internal storage, and a microSD slot located behind the kickstand. It also comes with a one year subscription to MicrosoftOffice 365. The one thing I wish it did have is a USB port to access media kits on flash drives, or to charge my phone. With the right cable, the tablet allows you to charge your phone through the micro-USB with powered OTG connection. It would have been a major plus if the tablet came with the extra cable. 

Whether I'm at home, at the office, running around the city or traveling, the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 has just about everything I am looking for in a tablet - portability, slim design, touch screen capability and keyboard, plus a year of MicrosoftOffice 365. Even with the keyboard, the tablet (1.3 lbs+) doesn't get too heavy if I'm running around the city all day. I can conveniently tote it around! The 15 hours of battery life is a major plus.

One thing I can't believe is the price. At $369.99 at shop.lenovo.com, this is such a better deal than spending $499 on an iPad. 

- Kim Weling

Diesel Sample Sale - 4/21/15 - 4/26/15

260SAMPLESALE IS PLEASED TO WELCOME BACK DIESEL FOR THEIR SECOND SEASON AT OUR WOOSTER STREET LOCATION. JOIN US APRIL 21ST THROUGH APRIL 26TH AT 151 WOOSTER STREET IN SOHO.

151 WOOSTER STREET

(BTWN HOUSTON & PRINCE ST.)

NYC NY 10012

N/R TRAIN TO PRINCE ST.

C/E TRAIN TO SPRING ST.

B/D/F/M TRAIN TO BROADWAY-LAFAYETTE

APRIL ​21ST - APRIL 26TH

TUESDAY : 9AM - 8PM

WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY : 10AM-8PM

FRIDAY - SATURDAY : 10AM-7PM

SUNDAY : 10AM-4PM

Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale: New York - Los Angeles - San Francisco

NEW YORK

Rebecca Minkoff

Semi-Annual Event

Up to 70% Off

Ready-To-Wear, Handbags, Shoes, Accessories

Monday April 20th 11AM – 9PM

Tuesday April 21st – Friday April 24th 10AM – 8PM

Saturday April 25th 10AM – 5PM

260 5th Avenue

New York, NY 10001

LOS ANGELES

Rebecca Minkoff

Semi-Annual Event

Up to 70% Off

Ready-To-Wear, Handbags, Shoes, Accessories

Monday April 20th 11AM – 9PM

Tuesday April 21st – Friday April 24th 11AM – 8PM

Saturday April 25th 11AM – 7PM

Sunday April 26th 12PM – 6PM

4661 Hollywood Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90027

SAN FRANCISCO

Rebecca Minkoff

Semi-Annual Event

Up to 70% Off

Ready-To-Wear, Handbags, Shoes, Accessories

Saturday April 25th 10AM – 4PM

Golden Gate Ballroom

495 Jefferson Street

Lilly Pulitzer for Target Launch Party

It's April 19th! Time to hit up your local Target store or target.com and scoop up your favorite Lilly Pulitzer for Target items! In celebration of Lilly Pulitzer for Target, I attended the pop-up shop private shopping event on April 15th at the Bryant Park Grill, which was open to the public on April 16th.

VIP and media guests shopped the anticipated Lilly Pulitzer for Target collection, which includes 250 resort chic items across apparel, accessories, home and beauty. Celebrity guests in attendance included Kate Bosworth and Bella Thorne. 

I really was impressed with the quality, home products, from the ceramic mugs, wine toppers and gold-plated swizzle sticks to candle holders, decorative pillows and plates. The women's apparel was filled with Palm Beach-inspired prints including shift dresses, jumpsuits and bikinis. I was happy to pickup the white eyelet shorts and challis pom pom shorts. Included in the collaboration are L'oreal lipsticks, Essie polish and a number of cosmetic bags. 

Since there were a few items I didn't see at the pop-up party, including the embroidered clutch and espadrilles, I plan on going back to Target to hopefully find them.

Good luck and happy shopping!

With Kate Bosworth and Bella Thorne

- Kim Weling