Shop Felix Rey, Rachel Roy, Kara Ross, Badgley Mischka and more at today’s online sample sales

Shop the following editor’s picks: Felix Rey, Designer Handbags from Balenciaga, Chloé, Louis Vuitton, CHANEL and More, Rachel Roy, Kara Ross, Badgley Mischka, James Jeans, and more at today’s online sample sales at Gilt, Gilt City – New York, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Mintbox, Rent the Runway and more.

Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping!

Avelle (Bag Borrow or Steal): Today only: 60% off Michael Kors + Marc Jacobs handbags! Over 130 styles! Starts 11:30 AM (ET)

Beauty Story is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: L’Uvalla, Franche, Comptoir Sud Pacifique, Heys, Kimiko, Niven Morgan

Beyond the Rack: Swatch, Rock & Republic, Arianne, Eddera Paris, Maniqui, Tommy Hilfiger, Candela, Felix Rey, Issue New York, Swing Design, Ben Sherman

Billion Dollar Babes: Lewis Cho, Heys USA, Designer Watch Blowout with Technomarine, Officina Del Tempo, Ferragamo and More, Designer Handbags from Balenciaga, Chloé, Louis Vuitton, CHANEL and More

DD Push is an exclusive online sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Kelly Nishimoto, Underglam, Backlot clearance sale

Editor’s Closet is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Jacques Lemans, Marc Jacobs, Denim blowout

Enviius: Chris & Alix, Designer Boutique - Hugo Boss, BCBG and more, My Tribe, Primadina, Organic Baby Couture, DVD Sales Event

Estile: Miss Lyndel Yeo, Multi-designer sale

Gilt: Chloe, Proenza Schouler and Roberto Cavalli Sunglasses, Fine Jewelry by Bapalal Keshavlal and Amrita Singh, Just Cavalli, Mea Shadow and Butter, Rachel Roy, Shipley & Halmos, T-Bags: Girls’ Apparel, The Lake and Stars

Gilt City – New York: Warren-Tricomi Salon, Stand Up NY, The Place, Burlesque Bikini Boot Camp, Kahn Dermatology, Compass, Brazil Bronze, Smart City Kids

Gomatta Girls: Greylin, Kitty

Guiltless Purse: Zara Terez, Treesje, Lambertson Truex

HauteLook: Paige Premium Denim, C&C California, Kara Ross, Glam, Petit Lem, Whiting & Davis, Original Penguin, organicare

ideeli: Wills Lifestyle, Fall Essentials, Aryn K, Muse, Industry, Majorica, Badgley Mischka, La Bagagerie

Jetsetter: Libertador Palacio del Inka, Libertador Lake Titicaca, Mauna Lani Bay Hotel – Hawaii, Palace at Playa Grande, Tahiti & Society Island Cruise, Miramonte Resort & Spa – CA, Chateau du Sureau – California, Estancia La Jolla – California, Chambers Hotel - New York, Four Hot Times in Florida, Turtle Inn – Belize, Blancaneaux Lodge – Belize, Namale Resort - Savusavu, Fiji

Lucky Chic: Lady Foot Locker, Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond

Mintbox is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Mackage, All Saints, Edun, ADAM, La Perla, Charm & Chain

Modnique: Wintex, Invicta, Leaderline, Colors, Miss Sixty, Chrome Hearts, Porsche Design Group, Ed Hardy, Tonino Lamborghini, Officina Del Tiempo, Maurice Lacroix

One King’s Lane - to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Fino Lino, Evolution by Lappas, Riedel, Godinger, Archipelago, Rare posters

Oohilove: Bid on Nordstrom, Tiffany, Louis Vuitton and more!

Portero: Save up to 80% on pre-owned Vintage and Luxury Brands at Portero.com Including; Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Rolex, Manolo Blahnik, Hermès, Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Tiffany, Cartier and Many more!

Rent the Runway: It’s My Party and I’ll Rent If I Want To

Reverse by Revolve: Clu, Kelsi Dagger

RowNine: Cunill Barcelona, Orrefors, Sorelli

Rue La La: James Jeans, Francesco Biasia, Monarchy - Men’s, Timberland Boot Company, Kassatex, Norwegian Cruise Line

Shopbop: This just in: Bird by Juicy Couture

Swirl – sample sales by Daily Candy - to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Romygold, Sophia Carlo, Rogan

The Mini Social: Egg Baby + Maternity, Petit Couture

The Sample Sale: Blowout sale, Shag t-shirt, HX Men

The Skinny

The Top Secret: Blowout sale

Rachel Roy wants you to ‘pay it forward’ with a $1,000 grant for social change

We love Rachel Roy of course, because she’s a brilliant designer. But we also love her for her love of all that is good. We met her at her spring 2010 preview event at Macy’s and she chatted with us a bit about her support of women’s entrepreneurship and empowerment.

Rachel is a huge proponent of social change, constantly working on new ways to improve the lives of others through charity, entrepreneurship, and cultural understanding. For example, instead of celebrating her birthday this year, she asked family, friends and fans to donate to her Charity Water campaign in lieu of gifts. She is also working with OrphanAid, and has also partnered with Fairwinds to fairly employ female artisans in Africa.

It’s Rachel Roy’s belief that charity = clarity, and in support of this, the RACHEL Rachel Roy team is offering a $1,000 grant to 3 people to help improve the lives of others. Entrants have until May 31 to enter for a chance to win $1,000 to create a “charity” that would essentially improve the lives of those in their lives or community.

In addition to the grant, the entrants will receive a Flip camera to document their plan in action with footage of their works and videos displayed on RachelRoy.com.

A good idea with a social and selfless mission could make a small but profound effect on the lives of others.

For more information on how to enter check out Charity = Clarity on RachelRoy.com.

RACHEL Rachel Roy ushers in Spring 2010 collection with a performance by Estelle

Last week I was invited to attend a preview of the Rachel Roy Spring 2010 collection at Macy’s - Herald Square. The opportunity to meet Rachel was enough for me to be excited about, but on top of that, her friend, singer and jewelry collection co-designer Estelle was scheduled to perform as well. The two gorgeous and talented ladies came on stage and Rachel introduced Estelle, who then performed a set of several songs, including her new hit song ’Freak‘ and my personal fave – ‘American Boy‘. Then Rachel met with fans, posing for pictures and signing autographs while models posed in her latest collection.

I chatted with Rachel – who was an absolute sweetheart, by the way – about her fashion line, women entrepreneurs, and accessories. She complimented me on my necklace; I adored her Skull Two Finger Ring, which unfortunately is now sold out! I wore my RACHEL Rachel Roy 24hr Dress for the occasion, and spotted a new version of it for spring – the Mini Painted 24hr Leopard Dress. This has to be one of the most fabulous dresses I’ve ever owned because the fit is simply amazing. This modal dress hangs and drapes in all the right places, and you can dress it up with heels and jewels, or dress it down with flats. It’s extremely comfortable and flattering for any figure, and the leopard print adds a nice touch for the season.

Buy for $99 at RACHEL Rachel Roy online, or at Macy’s.

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Exclusive Rachel Roy + Estelle Facebook pop-up shop

At last year’s Fashion’s Night Out, I visited the RACHEL Rachel Roy pop-up store and it was amazing. There was a graffiti wall, a drag queen DJ, celebrity appearances and of course, Rachel Roy’s hot collection of apparel and accessories for Macy’s. Well, if you didn’t get a chance to make it, don’t worry – next week Rachel will be hosting a digital pop-up store on her Facebook page.

Rachel Roy, along with singer (and her close friend) Estelle, created a limited-edition jewelry collection. If you’re her fan on Facebook, you’ll get a chance to preview – (and shop!) the collection before it even goes into stores. The pop-up shop launches on February 9 and will stay open for only three days. You’ll have the chance to buy Rachel and Estelle’s collaborative jewelry collection includes funky rings, ear cuffs, and statement necklaces. Prices will range from $34 - $50. Plus, you will get the chance to buy an ultra-exclusive full-finger petal ring that was designed for Rachel & Estelle’s closest fashion and music friends. The petal ring will only be available through Facebook!

Mark your calendar to shop this exclusive sale of February 9!

Click to fan Rachel on Facebook

For more on Rachel Roy, visit Rachel Roy online.

Barbie Basics black label collection of little black dresses

Barbie is the luckiest girl in the world. Who else can say that they have a closet full of little black dresses (LBDs), designed just for them by 12 of the world’s top designers?

To celebrate the launch of Mattel’s new Barbie Basics doll, featuring twelve customized Barbies with varying hairstyles, skin tones and a basic LBD and accessories, the company also invited Council of Fashion Designers America (CFDA) designers to customize twelve one-of-a-kind dresses for Barbie. Designers include Deborah Lloyd (Kate Spade), Isaac Mizrahi, Rachel Roy, Tory Burch, Alexis Bittar, Betsey Johnson, Devi Kroell, Justin Giunta (Subversive), and Monica Botkier. Wouldn’t you just love to have a closet full of their stuff?

Each designer is auctioning their doll on eBay until February 7. Starting bid is $100 and net proceeds will go to the CFDA’s education program and scholarships.

And tonight, I’ll be tweeting live from the first-ever Barbie tweet-up, where we’ll get to take a peek at these one-of-a-kind dolls. Follow us on Twitter: we’re @WhatsHaute!

And follow @BarbieStyle for more updates on the dolls!

Find holiday gift ideas online with exclusive sample sales

Looking for last-minute holiday gift ideas? Need an outfit for those holiday parties? Don’t feel like dealing with the crowds at the mall? Shop exclusive online sample sales at Gilt, Gilt Fuse, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, The Top Secret, The Skinny, and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping!

Rent the Runway is currently invitation-only. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com

Gilt Groupe
Monday, 12/7/09: Rodarte, Dannijo, Carolina Amato, Leigh & Luca, Anzie Jewelry, Graphic Image, Judith Leiber
Tuesday, 12/8/09: Anthousa Home & Personal Fragrances, Tracy Reese, Marco Bicego, Tibi shoes, Katherine Kwei, Vera Wang Bedding, Vera Wang Collection
Wednesday, 12/9/09: Ben-Amun, Rachel Roy, Alexander Olch ties, Steuben glass, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Bochic, Christofle, sunglasses by Lanvin, Nina Ricci and Proenza Schouler, Carlos Falchi
Thursday, 12/10/09: Bedat watches, Estate Jewelry, Burberry umbrellas, Yarnz, Thread Social
Friday, 12/11/09: Kate Spade paper, Crane & Co., Lorick, Voluspa Candles, Marc Bouwer Glamit!, Bianca Nero, Tara Pearls, Sofia Cashmere

Gilt Fuse
Monday, 12/7/09: Black Halo, Cara Couture
Tuesday, 12/8/09: Cruise Essentials, Beach bags, straw hats, beaded jewelry, Vix swimwear, VBN
Wednesday, 12/9/09: Dav, Generra, Chamak, Nixon watches, Lorelei
Thursday, 12/10/09: Twinkle by Wenlan
Friday, 12/11/09: Swarovski jewelry, The Lake & Stars, Sperry Topsider
Saturday, 12/12/09: Autumn Cashmere

ideeli
Sign up to enter the ideeli ‘thanks a million’ giveaway!
Monday, 12/7/09: Teri Jon, Candace Ang, Thro by Marlo Lorenz, Eight Sixty, Urchin Tokidoki
Tuesday, 12/8/09: Faith Connexion, Blaque Label, Pur Cashmere, Latico, Chic Doggie by Corey
Wednesday, 12/9/09: Christopher Kon, Swiss Legend, Collective Concepts, Donna Ricco
Thursday, 12/10/09: Industry
Friday, 12/11/09: AteLier

Rue La La
Monday, 12/7/09: Andrew Marc, Julianna Rae, Brics, Bellino
Tuesday, 12/8/09: White + Warren, The Ultimate Winter Experience, KC Designs, Swanson Vineyards, MD Skincare
Wednesday, 12/9/09: Rich & Skinny, BOSS Black, Movado, Frontgate, Tea Forte
Thursday, 12/10/09: The Gifts She Craves, The Gifts He Craves, Sea + Sun in Costa Rica: Windstar Cruises, The Vera Wang Collection by Wedgewood
Friday, 12/11/09: Cole Haan, Argento Vivo, Silver Oak Cellars, D.L.&Co.

HauteLook
Monday, 12/7/09: J Brand, Stila, TechnoMarine, LnA, Kalorik, Erica Anenberg, Project E, Emjoi, Steiner, Omaha Steaks
Tuesday, 12/8/09: Haute Hippie, Decades Two, Giogio Armani Parfums, The Wrights, Joshua J., Portolano
Wednesday, 12/9/09: Dylan’s Candy Bar, Hale Bob, D.L. & Co., Lorac, Haute by Carol Malony, Stitch’s, Soia & Kyo, Joe’s Jenas, Marie Chavez, Elegant Baby
Thursday, 12/10/09: Amrita Singh, Elini, Cocobelle Bo’em, Lollia by Margot Elena, Bodhi
Friday, 12/11/09: Custo Barcelona, Christian Audigier, Bio-Therapeutic

Billion Dollar Babes
Monday, 12/7/09: Riller & Fount, Institute Liberal, Michelle Roy Designs
Wednesday, 12/9/09: Designer Fragrance Sale, 213 Industry, Azuri, Danielle Stevens
Friday, 12/11/09: DermaNew, Jacquie Aiche, Maj

Beyond the Rack (Personal invitation code NEH7308F05D)
Monday, 12/7/09: Robb & Hugo, Puma, Valentino, Blee Inara, Captiva, Underwrap, Emporio Armani, PKG Laptop bags, Designers Remix Collection, Dish, Ben Sherman
Tuesday, 12/8/09: Seychelles, Burberry, Juicy Couture, Karmel & Alden
Wednesday, 12/9/09: Covet, Jump, Married to the Mob, Alexander McQueen, Marithe & Francois Girbaud, Ocean
Thursday, 12/10/09: Samsara by Matt Nat, For Joseph, Vicente Agor, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Welder, Covet, Bolle

Editor’s Closet is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com
Monday, 12/7/09: Swiss Legend, Penguin by Munsingwear
Tuesday, 12/8/09: Kenneth Jay Lane, La Fiorentina
Wednesday, 12/9/09: Kosta Boda, George, Gina & Lucy
Thursday, 12/10/09: Seduna Swiss Care Treatment, Rough Roses
Friday, 12/11/09: Murano by Armande, Dior, Alzerina

RowNine
Monday, 12/7/09: Gemstone Jewelry for Her, Scatola del Tiempo
Wednesday, 12/9/09: Bedat & Co.

The Top Secret
Monday, 12/7/09: Judith Jack, Josh Brody
Tuesday, 12/8/09: Patricia Hurley
Wednesday, 12/9/09: KC Collections, Ed Hardy intimates
Thursday, 12/10/09: Kenneth Jay Lane
Friday, 12/11/09: Designer scarves

Gilt Jetsetter
Monday, 12/7/09: Hotel Keppler - Paris: Parisian Chic off the Champs Elysess, The Osprey - Beaver Creek: Slope-Side Luxury in the Colorado Rockies
Tuesday, 12/8/09: Bardessono – Napa Valley: Eco-modern design in Wine Country, Hotel Palomar D.C.: Art-house design in Dupont Circle
Wednesday, 12/9/09: The Chedi Club – Bali: Paradise in the rice fields outside Ubud, The Legian – Bali: Beach-side serenity on the Indian ocean
Thursday, 12/10/09: CuisinArt Resort – Anguilla: A Grecian-inspired escape in the Caribbean, Hotel Jerome – Aspen: A Gold Rush Style Mountain Getaway
Friday, 12/11/09:

Gilt Man
Monday, 12/7/09: Inhabit, Graphic Image, Report Collection, Ike Behar, Hartmann
Tuesday, 12/8/09: Vera Wang bedding, Ski Shop, Anthousa Home & Personal Fragrances, Cole Haan, Marco Bicego, Cockpit
Wednesday, 12/9/09: Alexander Olch, Bochic, PRPS, John Varvatos, Christofle, Nixon
Thursday, 12/10/09: Bedat, New Balance, Adidas Porsche Design Sport
Friday, 12/11/09: Voluspa Candles, Sofia Cashmere, Malo, Cross Pens
Saturday, 12/12/09: Motorcycle Federation

The Skinny
Current sale: Tammy Fender (ends Wednesday, 12/9/09)

Fashion’s Night Out #FNO09: RACHEL Rachel Roy pop-up store

I headed over to the RACHEL Rachel Roy pop-up store and the line was down the block! Not surprising since this collection has been buzzworthy for months. And once inside, I saw that it was worth all the fuss. Usually designer diffusion lines are poorly constructed or cheap fabrics are used, but this collection was very well-made and just lovely. I wanted to grab just about every piece in the store but only left with the ‘Love’ script necklace and Peace Sign earrings.

The store was like one big party - in the front there was an area filled with graffiti panels designed by renowned tag artist SenOne. Guests could leave their own tags too. Drag queen/DJ Lady Bunny put on his/her own outrageous show, twirling around the store and dancing like a madwoman….or madman.

I chatted with a few celebs - RACHEL Rachel Roy model Karen Blanchard. I adored her bag, which I initially assumed was some couture designer creation but was actually scored on the cheap at a vintage store. And she studded it herself! Fabulous and resourceful - my kind of girl! I also ran into Malvin Vien of the current season of Project Runway. We chatted about what he’s been up to since the show - he’s designing his own line and also involved in non-profit work. I also spotted Renee Neufville of former R&B group Zhané. I gushed over her music as well as her style. She looked amazing in a brown and white zebra print hooded jumpsuit (vintage Diane von Furstenburg), a gold belt from her mom’s closet and a red leather clutch by Alexander Terekhov (Terexov). Loved her throwback wide fingerwaves, blue nails and neutral makeup. She revealed that she’s working on a solo album that may drop in December. I for one can’t wait! She was at the event to see her friend Estelle, who was scheduled to perform but I took off before she got there - had to finish my shopping rounds.

 

 

 

 

 

In New York? Visit the store:
RACHEL Rachel Roy pop-up store:
111 Spring Street (between Mercer and Greene)
September 9th through September 16th
Open 11am-8pm, Monday to Saturday and 10am-8pm on Sunday

Next up: the Anna Sui for Target pop-up store.

Stay tuned to What’s Haute for New York Fashion Week coverage!

Shop this week’s online sample sales

This week’s online sample sales include womenswear by C&C California and Rachel Roy, Bulga and Furla handbags, DKNY and Y-3 Adidas shoes, jewelry from Citrine by the Stones, denim by Paige Black Label and 7 For All Mankind, Burberry scarves, Dior sunglasses and much more! Just click on the links to sign up and shop!

Gilt Groupe
Monday 8/31/09: Alexander McQueen, Chloe and Nina Ricci sunglasses, ila&i jewelry
Tuesday, 9/1/09: Rachel Roy, See by Chloe, Rebecca Taylor, Ali Ro, H2 at Hammerman, Calvin Klein Collection shoes, Erno Laszlo skincare
Wednesday, 9/2/09: Kate Spade, Designer denim, Greenbeads, Adina Reyter, Michael Aram home, Antica Farmacista
Thursday, 9/3/09: Milly, Notte by Marchesa, Gurhan jewelry
Friday, 9/4/09: Mary Louise designs, Citrine by the Stones, Labor Day accessories sale, Paige Black Label, Y-3 Adidas

Gilt Fuse
Monday 8/31/09: Ettika Jewelry, C&C California
Tuesday, 9/1/09: DKNY shoes
Wednesday, 9/2/09: ABS Allen Schwartz
Thursday, 9/3/09: Susan Farber

ideeli
Sign up for ideeli to win the Emporio Armani Petal Clutch, a $2,500 ideeli shopping spree and a Mont Blanc Boheme Mor pen!
Monday 8/31/09: Calvin Klein, ideeli Escape (Brought to you by Luxury Link), Furla
Tuesday, 9/1/09: Lacoste watches
Friday, 9/4/09: Tahari

Hautelook
Monday 8/31/09: Chopard, Mackage, Burning Torch
Tuesday, 9/1/09: Alessandro Dell’Acqua, Cosmedicine, Locman and Corum watches, Designer sunglasses
Wednesday, 9/2/09: Neil George, Paige maternity, Heather Hawkins
Thursday, 9/3/09: Rock & Republic
Friday, 9/4/09: Lollia by Margot Elena

Billion Dollar Babes
Monday, 8/31/09: Bulga, Dream Society, Saint Grace
Wednesday, 9/2/09: Multi-designer sale, Borba skincare
Friday, 9/4/09: Heidi Merrick, Local Celebrity

Rue La La
Monday 8/31/09: Yanuk, Links London women’s and men’s jewelry, Freeze 24-7
Tuesday, 9/1/09: Ted Baker London women’s and men’s, Tumi
Wednesday, 9/2/09: James Perse women’s and men’s, Superga
Thursday, 9/3/09: 7 For All Mankind women’s and men’s, MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross, Signoria Firenze

Beyond the Rack (use personal invitation code NEH7308F05D)
Monday 8/31/09: Juicy Couture sunglasses, Burberry scarves and purses, Sam Edelman
Tuesday, 9/1/09: Vicente Agor, Katherine Barclay
Wednesday, 9/2/09: fcuk watches
Thursday, 9/3/09: Balenciaga

Editor’s Closet is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com
Monday 8/31/09: Swiss Legend watches
Tuesday, 9/1/09: Dior sunglasses
Wednesday, 9/2/09: Via Spiga
Thursday, 9/3/09: Designer handbags blowout sale

The Top Secret
Monday 8/31/09: Bask
Tuesday, 9/1/09: Cyrus
Wednesday, 9/2/09: Jenlari bracelets

RACHEL Rachel Roy collection now available in stores and online

I was excited to learn that Rachel Roy’s new affordable collection called RACHEL Rachel Roy, is now available at select Macy’s stores as well as RachelRoy.com. I first told you about the RACHEL collection back in April, with just a preview of the accessories. Well now the full line is here and it has been worth the wait! The RACHEL Rachel Roy collection includes affordable contemporary sportswear, along with footwear and accessories. The RACHEL Rachel Roy collection was designed to “capture a fresh and youthful look that reflects today’s culture by mixing elements of downtown cool with uptown chic at affordable price points”. I love the look of all of the pieces but my personal faves include the necklace tee, the ‘Love’ scripted necklace, and a few of those right on-trend studded bags. The line retails from $59 to $299 for sportswear, $79 to $199 for footwear, $40 - $195 for jewelry and $69 to $109 for handbags.

Check out the images of the complete collection below, and visit RachelRoy.com to shop!

Haute Bauble: Michael Kors’ chain link necklace - as seen on Rachel Roy

Rachel Roy really loves her Michael Kors chain link necklace! She first wore the silver version at the Cinema Society & Hugo Boss screening of “Inglourious Basterds” at the SVA Theater in New York City. Then she wore the gold version at “The September Issue” premiere at The Museum of Modern Art. The 24-karat electroplated gold over brass and sterling silver-plated over brass link necklaces go for $700 a pop. But since we’re not all couture fashion designers like Roy, here’s an affordable substitute chain-link necklace that is just as hot!

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