Bandier Sample Sale | 5/29 - 6/3/18

Bandier Sample Sale
 Shop discounts on women's fitness

About the Brand : Bandier

"Bandier is the first luxury fashion, fitness, and music boutique. With meticulously curated collection of the most fashion forward luxury fitness designers in the world, brands represented include Koral, Nike, Varley, Beyond Yoga and more!"

​Location: 260 Fifth Avenue

(​Btwn 28th & 29th Street)

NY, NY 10001

​W/R T​rain to 28th St.

6 T​rain to 28th St

 May 29th - June 3rd

Tuesday: 9am-8pm

Wednesday - Thursday: 10am-7pm

Friday - Saturday: 10am-8pm

Sunday: 10am-5pm

A.L.C. Sample Sale | 5/29 - 6/3/18

A.L.C. Sample Sale 

Shop women's ready-to-wear and accessories

About the Brand: A.L.C.

"Andrea Lieberman's flawless eye for fashion led her to launch her namesake label, A.L.C more than three years ago. The collection is comprised of daring silhouettes, chic modular separates and perfectly engineered basics. The pieces bring a new perspective to the needs of a modern wardrobe while improving upon the canon of essentials."

Location: 150 Greene Street

(​Btwn Houston & Prince Street)

NY, NY 10012

​W/R T​rain to Prince St.

C/E T​rain to Spring St

B/D/F/M T​rain to Broadway/Lafayette

 May 29th - June 3rd

Tuesday : 9am-8pm

Wednesday - Thursday : 10am-7pm

Friday - Saturday : 10am-8pm

Sunday : 10am-5pm

Macy's Beauty Box Review - April 2018

Do you know about Macy's Beauty Box subscription? I actually didn't know about it until recently, and decided to try it out starting with the April box, which focused on natural/earthy products, which was a perfect fit for Earth Month.

Macy's Beauty Box launched last fall for $15 per month, and comes with five deluxe beauty samples, one bonus item, $5 off your next beauty purchase and a collectible cosmetic bag designed exclusively for Macy's Beauty Box subscribers. Each month's Beauty Box is a surprise, with each deluxe sample specially chosen by Macy's beauty experts.

The April 2018 Natural Wonders box included the following samples:

- Korres Wild Rose Sleeping Facial
- Origins GinZing™ Refreshing eye cream to brighten and depuff
- Coola Mineral Face SPF 30 Unscented Matte Tint (5 mL)
- Schmidt’s Rose + Vanilla deodorant, travel size
- Tony Moly I'm Real Green Tea Sheet Mask, full size
- bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Sample Pods

I've actually used the Origins GinZing™ Refreshing eye cream before, so this sample size version is perfect to travel with. My face gets more oily in the summer, so I'm happy that the Coola Mineral SPF 30 has a matte finish. I have a sensitivity to deodorants so I'm glad Schmidt's has plant & mineral-derived ingredients instead of aluminum. I like the deodorant itself, I'm just not crazy about the Rose +Vanilla scent since I'm really not into floral scents. I would love to try the Bergamot + Lime and Lavender + Sage scents. That being said, I'm not a fan of the Korres Wild Rose scent but I do like the sleeping facial itself - it makes my skin feel smooth and soft. 

The Tony Moly green tea mask is for brightening skin tone, and works great. I am always up for trying out new sheet masks, since I like to use them 2-3 times per week at night before I go to bed. The bareMinerals Complexion Rescue sample pods included four shades. The natural shade works for my skin tone yet the tan shade will match as I get more sun throughout the summer. I think my perfect shade would be in between both the natural and tan shades, which they do make, but isn't included with the sample pods. I do like that it has SPF 30 built in and has a lightweight, sheer-to-medium coverage. 

Overall I was happy with the items in my April box. I'm glad there were different types of skincare items, and I love the brands that were featured. The pouch or cosmetic bag in each monthly box is definitely a plus. With subscription boxes, I feel like you aren't going to like everything you get but it's worth it to find those products that you really do love. Plus I love sharing any products that won't work for me with friends and family. Thank you Macy's for giving me the chance to try this out! 

To sign up for Macy's Beauty Box, go to https://www.macys.com/subscription/beauty-box. You can also see what was included in some of the previous boxes. 

Here's a look at the May 2018 The Bronzed Look box, from highlighters to bronzers for a sun-kissed glow. Can't wait to see what is in the June box!

Saks Fifth Avenue Flagship Unveils New Beauty Floor

The future of beauty just opened today on the second floor of the Saks Fifth Avenue Flagship in NYC! Beauty on 2 is a one-of-a-kind destination for world-class services and luxury brands you can't find anywhere else. 

The new, 32,000-square-foot beauty space includes more than 120 color cosmetics, skincare, fragrance and wellness brands —58 of which are new to the floor. With a significant focus on experiences, the floor is approximately 40-percent larger and now includes 15 new spa rooms along with services such as medi-spa treatments, facials, massages, manicures, brow services, a flower shop and more. By moving the Beauty department to the second floor, Saks is evolving the way customers shop and experience beauty.

The Saks Store Planning and Design team, in collaboration with Gensler, spearheaded the design focusing on opening up the space, creating broad sightlines across the floor and modernizing traditional finishes that complement the brand's heritage. The team used custom agglomerate white stone flooring from Italy throughout and restored original windows facing Fifth Avenue, 49th Street, and 50th Street, allowing natural light to the floor and north and south facing views of the city.

TREATMENTS AND EXPERIENCES
Saks curated exciting treatments and luxury experiences for customers with services including:

• FaceGym, the original non-invasive facial workout, exclusive to Saks and the first shop in the United States.
• Dedicated spa rooms for CHANEL, Clé de Peau Beauté, Dior, Kiehl's Since 1851, La Mer, La Prairie, Martine de Richeville, SKINNEY MedSpa and Sisley Paris.
• Brow and lash styling by Blink Brow Bar London, CoolSculpting and laser hair removal by SKINNEY MedSpa and manicures and meditation by sundays.
• Martine de Richeville's signature slimming, deep-tissue massage, Rémodelage, —a Saks exclusive and brand-first space in the United States.
• Hand-tied floral arrangements by EB Florals, revolving around the composition of the fragrances and their seasonal availability.

BRANDS
Anchor shops Aesop, CHANEL, Christian Louboutin Beauté, Dior, Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Gucci, Kiehl's Since 1851, La Mer, La Prairie, Sisley Paris, and Tom Ford, brought new concepts to Saks featuring the latest in technology or exclusive designs. Highlights include:

• First of its kind CHANEL spa room modeled after the CHANEL au Ritz Hotel Spa in Paris.
• Dior spa room modeled after the Dior Institut at the Plaza Athenée in Paris.
• Ex Nihilo Osmologue for demi bespoke fragrances.
• Gucci's first new beauty concept store in the United States.
• A Guerlain Parfumeur boutique offering 110 iconic creations where visitors can choose their own scent through a digital consultation and personalize their own bottle.

Nearly all makeup and skincare brands at Saks provide a selection of complimentary services, known as "Beautiful Discoveries" including mini facials, eye treatments, hand massages, makeup and skincare coaching, and more. The floor will offer exclusive fragrances from Bond No. 9, By Kilian, Clive Christian, EB Florals, Ex Nihilo, Hermès, Roja Dove and more as well as feature an Apothecary concept including a 160-square-foot curated boutique of niche beauty products and expert favorites from 30 brands. Saks Fifth Avenue will launch new and exclusives brands including Orveda's gender-neutral range with 18 highly innovative and unique products as well as Floraïku, luxury fragrance inspired by Japan, and Valmont skincare and fragrance.

SERVICE
The department boasts a dedicated concierge who can direct visitors to specific brands, shops or products and book treatments. Clients can also easily reserve services on Saks.com. SaksFirst Beauty members can pick up their quarterly rewards at the beauty concierge counter and a beauty curator is available onsite to assess a customer's skin and recommend skincare treatment options.

EVENTS
Saks New York will host a series of beauty and wellness events in its 850-square-foot flexible event space with industry influencers, ranging from noted doctors to fitness empire founders and more. The space will also host master classes, public appearances, small private gatherings and visual installations.

Saks New York is located at 611 Fifth Avenue at 50th Street, and is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For additional information on the new location, visit the Saks New York store and events page on saks.com.

- Kim Weling

JOIE + Equipment + Current/Elliott Sample Sale | 5/22 - 5/27/18

JOIE, Equipment, & Current/Elliott Sample Sale

Shop discounts on women's fashion including apparel and accessories at prices far below retail.

About the Brand: JOIE

"JOIE has become one of the most sought-after contemporary lifestyle brands catering to the savvy, fashion-minded woman. Understatedly chic, JOIE's designes are constantly inspired by the southern California lifestyle and its casual, yet sophisticated way of life."

About the Brand: Equipment

"From its founding in a 1976 salon in Paris, Equipment fuses unparalleled French sophistication with an air of effortlessly chic style. Staying true to its heritage, the new Equipment collection recalls the classic, nonchalantly European undertones of the illustrious brand. Timeless and innovative, the collection exudes discreet sexiness in the form of luxe fabrics and unexpected details found in modern, androgynous silhouettes."

About the Brand: Current/Elliott

"Current/Elliott transcends denim trends with its unique silhouettes, classic fits, and everlasting aesthetics. Constantly inspired by the past, yet always looking to the future."

260 Fifth Avenue

(​Btwn 28th & 29th Street)

NY, NY 10001

​W/R T​rain to 28th St.

6 T​rain to 28th St

 May 22nd - May 27th

Tuesday : 10am-8pm

Wednesday - Thursday : 10am-7pm

Friday - Saturday : 10am-8pm

Sunday : 10am-5pm

Charlotte Olympia Sample Sale | 5/22 - 5/27/18

Charlotte Olympia Sample Sale 

Shop women's flats, heels, sneakers, handbags, and small leather goods at up to 70% off retail!

About the Brand: Charlotte Olympia

One of fashion's favourite footwear designers Charlotte Olympia Dellal has built an internationally recognised accessories brand through her creativity and wit. Winner of accessories designer of the year award at the British Fashion Awards in 2011 and 2015, Dellal is known for her "Dolly" platforms and kitsch influences, effortlessly combining British humour and Hollywood bombshell aesthetics.

150 Greene Street

(​Btwn Houston & Prince Street)

NY, NY 10012

​W/R T​rain to Prince St.

C/E T​rain to Spring St

B/D/F/M T​rain to Broadway/Lafayette

May 22nd - May 27th

Tuesday : 9am-8pm

Wednesday - Thursday : 10am-7pm

Friday - Saturday : 10am-8pm

Sunday : 10am-5pm