The Barneys Warehouse Sale

There are a few things in a girl's life that are life changing - moving out on your own, falling in love, landing a great job and for me, going to The Barneys Warehouse Sale for the first time.

I have heard of this sale. There was an episode on Will and Grace where they go. I remember Grace fighting with this woman over a pair of shoes (one of many reasons I identify myself with her). I was VERY excited when I heard about it. Nathan and Sam went on Friday but did not ask me to go. We were getting these blinds installed that day and they just left which meant I had to wait around all day for them - I was not happy. That Friday night, I went out with Scott and Krz. We ended up hoping around to a few bars and it was a shit ton of fun.

That Saturday, I went for a little run in Central Park and then came back and got ready for the big sale. It was like the mother ship was calling me home. I made my way to Chelsea. I checked my bag at the door and made my way to the shoes. I LOVE shoes. LOVE them. I kept looking at the prices and I was super disappointed. There wasn't any great deals. Then, I saw the sign that changed everything. I somehow missed the big sign that said "all shoes with blue stickers 75% off, everything else 50%". I had to ask one of the girls to make sure this was correct and she confirmed the % was off the most reduced price. Jackpot.

My first pair - but not my last!

I found a pair of Manolo's. I kind of got chills and a huge smile came over my face. They were these cute gold strappy shoes - shoes that would go with EVERYTHING. I was in love. They were originally $815 and I got them for $120. Now, that's a deal! I love these shoes...I don't love them for $815 but I love them for $120. I now feel like a real New York Girl with my Manolo's!

Love these!!

Next, I went for a pair of Jean-Michel Cazabat. Have I ever heard of this designer before? No. But they did come with a duster bag, so you know they must be an expensive. And the shoes...the shoes were ADORABLE! They were originally $495 and I got them for $50!! AMAZING! When I see the original prices, it makes me feel like I am getting a real deal. They were maroon and I already started planning out my outfit for them - skinny black jeans and a grey poncho sweater. I have none of these things by the way...

Next, I went for a "staple" pair of shoes. A very simple, gold / pinkish heel by Barney Co-Op. They were originally $400 and I got them for $20 - that's it!! How freaking amazing is that?! I wanted more shoes but knew I should stop. I didn't have a big enough shoe rack as it is, so 3 was plenty.

I then made my way to the jeans. All the jeans were 75% the lowest price. We're talking J-Brand, Citizens, William Rast, Sevens, Hudsons - all for around $20. I mean - it's like I died and gone to jeans heaven. Now, I have about 25 pairs of jeans. Jeans are a close second to shoes for me. I wear jeans every day. I found a few pairs and made my way to the "dressing room" and by dressing room, I mean a section of the store where women were just dropping their clothes. Per usual, the J-Brands fit like a glove. They are this super cute pair of light gray ankle jeans. I LOVE them. And there were only $15 - can't beat that if you try.

By this time, the store was closing and a little part of me was dying on the inside. I did not want to stop. I didn't even make my way to the clothes yet. I had already decided in my mind that I was coming back tomorrow. On my way to the cashier, I saw this purple, one shoulder dress. It was all alone, so I went over to check it out. It was another designer I have never heard of, Mason. It was my size but I wasn't allowed to try it on. I took a chance. It was originally $380 and I got it for $38 - that's it! AMAZING!

I made my way to the check out and literally felt like I was robbing them...they rang me up and I just smiled. I felt like I truly got some great deals and I knew I had to come back early the next day.