Dresses and Shoes Rule at the Rebecca Taylor Sample Sale!

Last night I headed to the VIP preview for the Rebecca Taylor sample sale. Last round it was amazing so I went in with high hopes - I picked up five amazing dresses and so far you've only seen three of them. Sadly this time I was not as successful. However, if you are a RT fan it's definitely still worth a peek as there are some bargains to be found :)

I met up with blogger babe, Shira of A Sequin Love Affair, who also dreamed of scoring of Rebecca's super girly dresses. She shot me in my latest OOTD.

From head to toe:

• Earrings: Jenny Bird, Rocksbox, free (retail $45)
• Sunglasses: Prada, Nordstrom Rack, $0.01
• Jacket: Elizabeth and James Renley, sample sale, $100 (retail $1,365!)
• Dress: H&M, $3
• Bracelet: Nordstrom Rack, $5
• Bag: Balenciaga, Nordstrom Rack refurb
• Boots: Cole Haan, thrifted, $8

Below is the complete price list. Sample prices went up so I was already disappointed from the moment I walked thru the door. Last time sample dresses were $50 and now they are $75. Plus the selection isn't nearly as good...

Here is a complete look at the sample area. They switched it up so when you enter it's in the back on the left. Your best deals are the $25 knit tops or the pants, skirts or shorts for just $30.

A few of my top picks include this gorgeous embellished number - looked like a size 2/4. The sample sizing seemed to run smaller this time too. They were anywhere between a 0-8 but mostly 2s and 4s.

Love the beaded lace on this one - 

Love me some pink - they had a 3 of these left but they were all size teeny-tiny. 

Next up head to the shoes which were all $50! They had some Rebecca Taylor shoes and boots as well as some Loeffler Randall too. I grabbed a pair of these perforated booties. Very comfortable! Note about shoe sizing - I'm usually a Euro 40 but I needed the 39 in all their shoes. Typically I am a solid 9/9.5 in US sizing. Also - inspect your shoes carefully! Some issues are marked with tape but there is a tiny hole in my booties that I didn't notice until I got home. 

I REALLY wanted these fur booties but they only had a 7.5, 9.5 and 10. Boo. 

I actually also took the black ankle booties on the right that are backwards in the pic below.

I would have taken others had they more choices in my size. They did have the strappy heels that are pictured in several colors but they were very wobbly when you walked.

The accessories were not so exciting or well priced. These were all $45-60 so I just kept walking.

Stock clothing was arranged by size but I wasn't all that impressed by the selection. Pricing started at $59 for a knit top and topped out at $259 for outerwear.

This denim blazer caught my eye. But at $169 it was just too pricey. I've done much better on her stuff at the Rack or Burlington.

Lots of embellished sweatshirts for $119.

Not a lot of leather to be found. Unsure if this vest was considered to be a $169 jacket or $259 outerwear but either way it wasn't worth it IMO. Especially after the amazing $200 leathers that they had at Rebecca Minkoff (and mine was marked down to $150).

Outerwear for $259.

Wish I could have found this $99 lavender crop top in the sample area. So cute!

Also wish I could have found this $99 skirt in the sample area where it would have been $30!

So hopefully they will restock because the selection was pretty weak. I'll probably pop back in because I have to hit the City for the Charlotte Olympia sale on Wednesday and I'll probably check in at Sergio Rossi on their last day (Thursday). I did get the two pairs of booties that I mentioned above, as well as a couple sample dresses and a $30 sample leather skirt, but nothing as special as last time. Sometimes you hit and sometimes you miss in sample sale land.

Rebecca Taylor
260 5th Ave., between 28th/29th
11/16-11/21
M 9AM-8PM, Tues-Thurs 10AM-8PM, Fri-Sat. 10AM-7PM

If you go, would love to hear what you score! Also - if you have any specific personal shopping requests for Charlotte Olympia please message me :)

XOXO
Shoppinggal

What is Rocksbox?

I've had a few inquiries so I figured it was time for me to explain.

What is Rocksbox?

According to their website; "Rocksbox is a membership-based jewelry styling service. Members pay a flat rate of $19/month to get access to a personalized rotating closet of designer jewelry, sent in sets of three at a time."

Basically, they send you a pretty box with three pieces of jewelry based on a style profile that you fill out - and when you get bored you send it back and they send you three new pieces. Included is a pre-paid shipping label so all you do is re-seal the package, slap on the label and put it in a mailbox. Easy peasy :)

I guess I'm moving up in the world because Rocksbox asked me to be one of their "It Girls" (thanks, guys!) and gave me a code to share with you. With SHOPPINGGALXOXO you get your first month free. Fun & free, what's not to like?

I shared my first box on Insta & Facebook - and everyone seemed to go gaga for that Charlene K agate blue quartz cuff. It was hands down my favorite piece in the box.

I made sure to put it to use and wore it to the wedding I attended last week :) Looks great with my $20 Rebecca Minkoff sample sale clutch, right?

The other pieces didn't exactly work for me. The wires on the Margaret Elizabeth faceted drops in moonstone were rather flimsy, plus I need more contrast for my coloring.

I almost wore these Perry Street daisy crystal earrings to the wedding but I felt they cheapened my look so I went with the cuff instead. Pretty, but not for me.

I sent them back hoping for a better mix in my next box and this is what I got:

I was happy they sent me these Gorjana Mave shimmer drop studs that I requested (you can set up a wishlist and request pieces!) but the rest of the box didn't pop for me.

Recognize my new 90% off Hache leather jacket?

Confession - I didn't wash my face that day. I actually worked out and ran out without showering because I was running late. Sometimes as a mom you do what ya gotta do. I put on my House of Harlow sunglasses (Century21, 75% off, $15) to hide the fact that I wasn't wearing any makeup - just some pink Revlon gloss (I think it's one of their lip butters). I can't believe I got a decent pic anyway LOL.

I also mixed the Gamine Celeste bracelet in gold in with my thrifted and Rack bracelets, and I have to say it was a nice addition to my stack.

The Jenny Bird palm rope necklace in turquoise is pretty but not my style anymore. I used to wear longer necklaces when I was heavier to create as many vertical lines as possible. If it was Summer I might have tried it with a plain white T but it's still pretty Wintery over here.

I'm hoping for a box with bolder pieces next time - I've actually already mailed these back. Even if you aren't thrilled with the selection you just send 'em back and try again :) No commitment! If you do like something they give you $10 a month towards your purchases as a "Shine Insider" plus a discount on each item in your box.

Don't forget, it's not too late to use my code SHOPPINGGALXOXO to get your first month free! Hope you love Rocksbox as much as I do :)

-Shoppinggal