The 96 degree weather did not stop us yesterday from going to the Max Mara sample sale.  It is sample sale time in NYC and if you are tenacious with the research on your favorite designers, you can hit their sample sales.  I was invited to the friends and family sample sale which is the only way I could have done it. No lines, no crazed women grabbing at whatever ~ trust me, I have been there and simply turned around and walked out ~ As many of you know, even though I style for a living, I don’t enjoy the shopping part all the time. This scenario yesterday was quite civilized. As my bff L and I discussed the day, I realized that I couldn’t shop remotely for clients at these sales, I will have to take them with me. That being said, I am entertaining the thought of organizing trips to shop the sample sales. Let me know what you think. I found a fabulous couple of pieces at bargain prices yesterday.  RLphoto credit: jennifergibney.com