*SAMPLE SALE* Meet My New Flame

For the first time ever since the brand's launch, French candlemaker Cire Trudon is hosting a sample sale in New York City. The company, which was founded in 1643, is the oldest candle manufacturer in the world, and to this day, their votives are still handmade and their waxes hand-poured. So, what does waiting more than three centuries for a bargain get you? Well, for one, a whole lotta anticipation and excitement--just like finding a new flame.

*FRIDAY FRUGAL FINDS* Beauty Sleep

1. Vintage pajama set at J.Crew, $95
2. Slip silk eye mask at Net-A-Porter, $45
3. Tocca Stella candela at Nordstrom, $38
4. Falke cashmere-blend cozy ruffled bedsocks at Neiman Marcus, $36
5. Larabee dot mug at Kate Spade, $16
6. Cuddle Up faux fur heart accent pillow at Nordstrom, $46
7. Cupcakes and Cashmere chambray dot sham at Nordstrom, $29.99~$39.99
8. Cotton terry bathrobe at H&M, $34.99
9. Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Masque at Kiehl's, $35

*FRIDAY FRUGAL FINDS* Apple A Day

1. Nail lacquer in Poison Apple at Marc Jacobs, $18
2. Marc Jacobs apple bobby pins at Nordstrom, $45
3. Scented candle at H&M, $17.99
4. Wrap Things Up leather bow wrap bracelet at Kate Spade, $78
5. Rosy Rings spicy apple diffuser at Bloomingdale's, $56
6. Chantelle Intuition embroidered tulle tanga at Neiman Marcus, $34
7. Red apple hand cream at TonyMoly, $12
8. Classic V-neck sweater at Tommy Hilfiger, $89.50
9. Kate Spade feather pompom key fob at Neiman Marcus, $58

*SAMPLE SALE* Cire Trudon

Quelle surprise! Here's a very exciting sale announcement for candle and scent aficionados. Cire Trudon, the French candle manufacturer with a perfumed story that's steeped in history, will be hosting a sample sale next month. Discounts on the luxury brand's handmade candles, wax oval cameos, and fragrance sprays are expected to be up to 50% off, and the event will be held at C21 (well, it's about darn time they had a sample sale). Considering how insanely popular Diptyque sample sales are amongst New Yorkers, it will be interesting to see if this event attracts as much (if not more) of a crowd. Until then, take a deep breath and imagine a complex olfactory symphony of scents wafting about your abode. Ahh, sweet serenity.

Where: 21 Dey St. (bet. Broadway & Church St.)

When: Monday, November 14th, 11am~9pm
Tuesday, November 15th, 8am~9pm
Wednesday, November 16th, 8am~9pm
Thursday, November 17th, 8am~9pm

UPDATE: Photos & info from this sale

{Image credit: Cire Trudon}

*DEAL AT FIVE*

2'x3' Gordon faux-sheepskin rug at One Kings Lane.
Original $89 Now $28

*DEAL AT FIVE*

Comforter at Mark and Graham.
Original $149~$249 Now $69.99~$114.99

*FRIDAY FRUGAL FINDS* Dorm Room Checklist

1. Adidas sweatshirt at Topshop, $60
2. Lavender & Lime Blossom reed diffuser at Antica Farmacista, $26
3. Alarm clock at Muji, $48.75
4. Larabee dot soup/cereal bowl at Kate Spade, $17
5. Photo clips at CB2, $4.95
6. Tjena box with compartments at IKEA, $3.99
7. Pentel color pens at Nordstrom, $12
8. Mophie Powerstation 3X external battery at Apple, $79.95
9. Melange floor bin at The Land of Nod, $45
10. Wallpops Confetti wall decal organization kit at Nordstrom, $27
11. Mink basic weave throw at Zara Home, $89.90

*FRIDAY FRUGAL FINDS* Flamingo Fun

1. Nail polish in Flamingo Flush at H&M, $5.99
2. Flamingo illustrated art print at Rifle Paper Co., $24
3. Gorjana flamingo charm necklace at Splendid, $23
4. Printed headband at Lilly Pulitzer, $18
5. Marc Jacobs Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Lacquer in Pink Flamingo at Neiman Marcus, $28
6. Sophia Webster Lula Dreamy Flamingo wedge sandals at Matchesfashion.com, $135
7. Flamingo Blaire dress at Kate Spade, $230
8. Flamingo print makeup bag at Forever 21, $7.90
9. Sunnylife inflatable flamingo pool floatie at Nordstrom, $75
10. Smoking slipper embroidery espadrilles at Soludos, $65

*FRIDAY FRUGAL FINDS* Shake Your Pom Pom

1. Pom-pom detailed playsuit at Topshop, $60
2. Barneys New York pom-pom embellished sun hat at Barneys Warehouse, $79
3. Kate Spade triple pom pom faux fur bag charm at Nordstrom, $58.96
4. Layered beaded cord necklace at Forever 21, $8.90
5. Embroidered scarf with pom-poms at J.Crew, $59.50
6. Rosantica pom pom gold-tone turquoise hair tie at Net-A-Porter, $42
7. Petit Pehr pompom canvas bin at Nordstrom, $44
8. Mabu by Maria BK embellished leather sandals at Net-A-Porter, $185
9. Eliza Gran Topanga tote at Shopbop, $98
10. Pompom trimmed shorts at H&M, $17.99

*FRIDAY FRUGAL FINDS* Office Space

1. Alarm clock at Muji, $48.75
2. Faux rose & hydrangea in cube vase at One Kings Lane, $45
3. Kate Spade bikini dot file folders at Nordstrom, $16
4. Topshop mushroom coffee mug at Nordstrom, $20
5. Amazing Flameless Candle dot monogram flameless candle at Nordstrom, $22
6. Wallpops confetti dry erase wall decal at Nordstrom, $24
7. Stick with it paper tape set at ban.do, $12
8. Zadie Drive apple covered box at Kate Spade, $40
9. Cotton storage basket at H&M, $24.99
10. Shimmer-thread jacquard rug at Zara Home, $169
11. iPhone lightning dock at Apple, $49

*DEAL AT FIVE*

Cielo ivory corner chair at CB2.
Original $699 Now $499

*SAMPLE SALE* Get Maiyet

Defining itself as a modern, luxury, fashion brand, Maiyet opens its doors to NYC sample sale shoppers for the first time ever this week. The discreet yet fancy five year old label creates timeless designs by partnering with artisans from around the globe who enrich the company's collections with handmade details. During yesterday's F&F preview, fans of Maiyet were able to grab these exquisite pieces at generous discounts.

*SAMPLE SALE* Upcoming April Sales

Guess what time it is?! It's time for your monthly dose of Vitamin SS (that's sample sale for the uninitiated)! For April, there are several noteworthy events like Thakoon, Oscar de la Renta, and Maiyet. But that's not enough, right? Here are a few more to keep your fashion sense nice and healthy. And as always, I will be adding more sales to this roundup so you might want to bookmark this page and check back often.

D.L. & Co.
Save up to 75% off on candles and diffusers.
Where: 150 Greene St. (bet. Houston & Prince St.)
When: Thursday, April 7th, 10am~8pm
Friday, April 8th, 11am~7pm
Saturday, April 9th, 11am~7pm
Sunday, April 10th, 11am~5pm
UPDATE: Photos & info from this sale

Edie Parker
Clutches and bags will be priced $300~$500. See photos from their last sale: here and here
Where: The Arthur Loomis Room at Marriott East Side Hotel, 525 Lexington Ave.
When: Friday, April 15th, 9am~7pm
Saturday, April 16th, 10am~4pm

Elizabeth and James
Save up to 75% off on apparel, jewelry, and accessories. Read the full Mizhattan report from last sale in October 2015.
Where: 260 Fifth Ave. (bet. 28th & 29th St.)
When: Tuesday, April 12th, 10am~8pm
Wednesday, April 13th, 10am~8pm
Thursday, April 14th, 10am~8pm
Friday, April 15th, 10am~7pm
Saturday, April 16th, 10am~7pm
Sunday, April 17th, 10am~3pm
UPDATE: Photos from inside: here and here

John Hardy
Save up to 65% off on women's and men's jewelry collections.
Where: 317 W. 33rd St. (near 8th Ave.)
When: Sunday, April 17th, 9am~6:30pm
Monday, April 18th, 9am~6:30pm
Tuesday, April 19th, 9am~6:30pm
Wednesday, April 20th, 9am~5pm

Korres
Save up to 80% off on skincare, body care, and makeup.
Where: 138 Fifth Ave. (bet. 18th & 19th St.)
When: Tuesday, April 19th through Friday, April 22nd. 10am~8pm
UPDATE: Photos from inside: here

L.K.Bennett
Save up to 80% off on womenswear, shoes, and accessories. Sale is by appointment only.
Email: samantha.gove@lkbennett.com
Where: 595 Madison Ave. (bet. 57th & 58th St.), 13th Floor
When: Wednesday, April 20th, 10am~7pm
Thursday, April 21st, 10am~6pm
Friday, April 22nd, 10am~6pm
Saturday, April 23rd, 10am~6pm
Sunday, April 24th, 10am~6pm
Monday, April 25th, 10am~6pm
Tuesday, April 26th, 10am~7pm
UPDATE: Photos from inside: here

Loro Piana
Discounts on womenswear, menswear, and accessories.
Where: 317 W. 33rd St. (near 8th Ave.)
When: Sunday, April 10th, 9am~6:30pm
Monday, April 11th, 9am~6:30pm
Tuesday, April 12th, 9am~6:30pm
Wednesday, April 13th, 9am~6:30pm
Thursday, April 14th, 9am~5pm

NEST Fragrances
Save up to 75% off on scented candles and home fragrances.
Where: 601 W. 26th St. (bet. 11th & 12th Ave.), Suite 1340
When: Wednesday, April 20th through Thursday, April 21st. 9am~6pm
UPDATE: Photos from inside: here and here

Nanette Lepore
Deep discounts on womenswear.
Where: 225 W. 35th St. (bet. 7th & 8th Ave.), 17th Floor
When: Wednesday, April 6th through Friday, April 8th. 9am~7pm

Ports 1961
Save up to 70% off on the company's Fall/Winter '15 collection.
Where: 3 Ninth Ave., 2nd Floor
When: Thursday, April 14th through Sunday, April 17th. 11am~7pm

Rachel Zoe
Deep discounts on womenswear and accessories.
Where: 261 W. 36th St. (bet. 7th & 8th Ave.), 2nd Floor
When: Sunday, April 10th, 11am~5pm
Monday, April 11th, 11am~7pm
Tuesday, April 12th, 11am~7pm
Wednesday, April 13th, 11am~7pm

Reiss
Save up to 75% off on women's, men's, and accessories.
Where: 260 Fifth Ave. (bet. 28th & 29th St.)
When: Tuesday, April 19th, 9am~8pm
Wednesday, April 20th, 10am~8pm
Thursday, April 21st, 10am~8pm
Friday, April 22nd, 10am~7pm
Saturday, April 23rd, 10am~7pm
Sunday, April 24th, 10am~5pm
UPDATE: Photos & info from this sale

Sferra
Save up to 70% off on bedding, blankets, towels, table linens, and more.
Where: 317 W. 33rd St. (near 8th Ave.)
When: Monday, April 4th, 9am~6:30pm
Tuesday, April 5th, 9am~6:30pm
Wednesday, April 6th, 9am~6:30pm
Thursday, April 7th, 9am~5pm

Shoshanna
Save up to 75% off on dresses, swimsuits, and separates.
Where: 231 W. 39th St. (bet. 7th & 8th Ave.), Suite 422
When: Tuesday, April 12th, 1pm~5pm
Wednesday, April 13th, 9am~7pm
Thursday, April 14th, 9am~6pm

SoulCycle
Discounts starting at 40% off.
Where: 150 Greene St. (bet. Houston & Prince St.)
When: Tuesday, April 19th, 9am~8pm
Wednesday, April 20th, 10am~8pm
Thursday, April 21st, 10am~8pm
Friday, April 22nd, 11am~8pm
Saturday, April 23rd, 11am~8pm

{Image credit: Amazon Fashion}

*DEAL AT FIVE*

Wool cashmere throw at COS.
Original $135 Now $68

*DEAL AT FIVE*

Muru gray king pillowcase set at Marimekko.
Original $44.95 Now $26.97

*SALE HUNT* Moleskine

By now, I'm sure you all know that the Moleskine sample sales are one of the hottest tickets in town. Their three 2015 sales, hosted at the company's corporate office, were mobbed by hungry bargain seekers and avid notetakers so much so the inventory got wiped out in the blink of an eye. Well, if you missed out on those discount opportunities, you'll be happy to know the notebook brand is currently offering markdowns that nearly rival their sample sale prices. This year's planners, notebooks, and diaries are slashed 50% off on their online store so enjoy all of the savings without any of the hassles.

{Image credit: Moleskine}

*SAMPLE SALE* Frette

What goes perfectly with all those Diptyque candles you bought this week? Well, I have the answer for you. It's sumptuous and elegant bedding and fine linen from Frette! The premier brand for exquisite home textiles is opening their doors at Chelsea Market today to bargain shoppers who are looking to remodel their home in opulence, all the while saving up to 80% off on fine Italian beddings, bath products, home accents, and more. The sale is hosted by Privé and will run throughout this weekend, so stop by and elevate your humble abode to a new level with some serious decor upgrades.

Where: 75 Ninth Ave. (bet. 15th & 16th St.)

When: Wednesday, March 2nd, 10am~7pm
Thursday, March 3rd, 10am~7pm
Friday, March 4th, 10am~7pm
Saturday, March 5th, 10am~7pm
Sunday, March 6th, 10am~5pm

UPDATE: Photos from inside: here

{Image credit: Frette}

*SAMPLE SALE* Scentual Healing

If scented candles could talk, they would welcome you with a warm hug, a glass of wine, and a kind nudge to relax and let all your troubles melt away. So, to help winter blues sufferers get that much-needed big warm hug, Diptyque, the quintessence of luxury home fragrances, is back this week with their annual sample sale. I just returned from C21, the venue host for this week's Diptyque event, and got some much-needed scentual healing done during today's F&F day. For my fellow Mizhattanites gearing up for tomorrow's public opening, there are many important details I want to share, so let's get on with the sensory-overload show!

*FRIDAY FRUGAL FINDS* Pure Pearl-fection

1. Safiya pearl skirt at Club Monaco, $69
2. Orbital pearl ear cuff at Fallon, $90
3. Maison Michel Astrid faux pearl headband at The Outnet, $176
4. Pearl cluster earrings at J.Crew, $68
5. Hanky Panky low-rise pearl lace thong at Neiman Marcus, $23
6. Schutz Danielle embellished suede sandals at The Outnet, $97.50
7. Nail polish in Electric Pearl at H&M, $5.99
8. Pearl Place platinum rose bowl at Kate Spade, $75
9. Snowball ring at BaubleBar, $32
10. Embellished wool-blend beret at Lauren Ralph Lauren, $19.99

*DEAL AT FIVE*

Linen throw pillow at Design Within Reach.
Original $225 Now $112.50