*SAMPLE SALE* Cynthia Steffe {UPDATED}

If history is any indication, it looks as though frugal fashionistas will be in for some frantic shopping this Thursday. That's because both the Barneys Warehouse Sale & Cynthia Steffe sample sale will be on that day. Almost everyone knows of the havoc associated with the Barneys Warehouse Sale. But only an elite group of super shopping stylistas are keenly aware of the commotion caused by a 1 day only Cynthia Steffe sale. At last year's event, which you can read right here, it was an absolute madhouse with racks upon racks in a tiny showroom and shoppers fighting it out for $50 leathers & coats, $30 dresses, and $20 pants & skirts. So, prepare for a bargain battle come Thursday. You've been warned!

UPDATED: Though information regarding this sale is abundantly available on the internet, the people at Cynthia Steffe have stated that this time around it is invite-only. Which is weird because they had no problem with non-invitees attending in the past. It's my opinion that they are happy with the publicity but not so keen on non-Friends & Family actually attending. I highly doubt they will be able to monitor the door, but I suggest skipping this sale and heading to the Barneys Warehouse Sale instead.

Where: 550 7th Ave. (bet. 39th & 40th St.), 10th Floor.

When: Thursday, August 25th, 10am~5pm

{Image credit: Cynthia Steffe}