CATHERINE MALANDRINO

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Four days into Fashion Week, the dramatic changes in weather began - as guests scurried outside in the damp drizzle to attend Catherine Malandrino's Spring 2011 outdoor presentation. Oddly enough, throughout the show the weather lightened up to accentuate the softness of beiges and browns that encapsulated the collection. Malandrino's strength came from altering proportions - many layered-over shorts, and under tops - whilst hems battled from sweeping the floors to above the knees.

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These are the top 5 places you need to make sure you're at on Fashion's Night out, this Friday September 10, 2010.

Juicy Couture
650 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Decorate cupcakes with the Editors of Teen Vogue and hear the sounds of indie rock band Metric at the flagship store on Fifth Avenue.

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• 12/14 – 12/19 – More Sample Sale Mania, and we bet you a Prada pump you won’t find any deals better than this. Catherine Malandrino Winter Sample Sale with items marked down 80% below retail price; Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, (M 10-8, T-W 8-8); S. Miller for Twelve8Twelve; 580 Broadway, Suite 1200, (12/16 – 12/19, 10-6); 30-75% off accessories at the Be&D sample sale; 35 West 36th Street, 10th Floor West, (12/17-12/18, 9-7); 80% off lookbook and presentation samples from Hanii Y – also it’s her first sample sale, go girlfriend; 632 West 28th Street, 4th Floor; (12/17-12/20, 12-6).

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Braiding each other’s hair is a favorite past time of many girls. Well, ladies, it’s back. Designers were chic and simple with braids that were either loosely flowing, or tightly twisted. Pick your favorite and make it your staple hair-do for the upcoming season.

For a loose braid, follow Alexander Wang’s look and pull it off to the side; or follow Kimora Lee Simmon’s Baby Phat models who have a single braid across the top of the their head, with their beautiful locks flowing behind it. Put away your crimper, and go old school with Diane Von Furstenberg by braiding lots of strands into your hair and taking them out—creating a wave.

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On September 9th I found out that my short film, KALEIDOSCOPIC, was chosen to be screened at the first NEW YORK FASHION SHORTS film festival event, presented by designer Bruno Grizzo and Curated by artist Kostantinos Menelaou. The screening took place during New York Fashion Week at the Tribeca Grand Hotel on September 11, 2009 to a packed house of film aficionados and fashionistas, followed by a buzzing party with the Misshapes performing. The screening was dedicated to promoting the medium which has become a valuable source of inspiration for the film and fashion industries. New York Fashion Shorts showcased 14 “of the best fashion related short videos and films from across the world”. It was an honour to be one of the selected directors.

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• 7/14 – 7/20
  California Market Center: CMC GIFT & HOME MARKET, California Market Center, 110 East 9th Street, Los Angeles

• 7/14 10:00AM – 8:00PM
  The one-day Wedding Atelier sale offers 25 to 60 percent discounts on gowns by Nicole Miller, Priscilla of Boston, Melissa Sweet, Alvina Valenta, La Sposa, and more. 103 Fifth Ave., nr. 17th St., second fl. (646-638-3263)

• 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Fashion and Politics Tour, The Museum at FIT, Seventh Avenue at 27th Street, NYC Curated by Jennifer Farley or Melissa Marra. Tours begin in the museum lobby.

• 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  How to Shop for a Husband, book launch, Catherine Malandrino, 652 Hudon Street, NYC. Join author and the Today Show's consumer correspondent Janice Lieberman to celebrate the launch of her new book, How to Shop for a Husband. Cocktails to be provided.

• 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  David Yurman Summer Celebration, The Rooftop, David Yurman, 24 Vestry Street at Hudson Street, NYC

• 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Bonobos Swimsuits Launch, Thompson LES Pool Deck, 190 Allen Street, 3rd Fl., NYC

• 7/14 – 7/15 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  The Holidays in July 2009 Press Preview, Bloomingdale's, Executive Boardroom, 7th Fl., at the corner of 59th Street & Lexington Avenue, NYC by appointment

• 7/14 9:00AM – 7:00 PM and 7/15 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  Platform sandals are $179 (originally $895), dresses are $139 (originally $695), and jeans are $59 (originally $295) at the Stella McCartney sale. Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., nr. Sixth Ave.

• 7/14–7/16 9:00AM – 7:00 PM
  Find deep discounts at the Nanette Lepore sample sale. Dresses are $75 to $150 (originally $335 to $595), skirts are $100 (originally $195 to $295), and shoes are $100 to $250 (originally $255 to $525). 225 W. 35th St., nr. Seventh Ave., fourth fl. (212-594-0012)

• 7/14–7/17 10:00Am – 6:00 PM
  Fall and spring collections are up to 80 percent off at April May, also featuring a beauty sale. 611 Broadway, nr. Houston St., ste. 613B (212-421-6485)
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• April 8th - April 22nd
  The Nature Conservancy Plant a Billion Trees Celeb bag auction, www.charityfolks.com/tnc featuring celebrity autographed sakroots Pax Eco Weekender bags with Saks peace print and signed by Robin Wright Penn, Rosie Perez, Blair Underwood, Justine Bateman, Jessica Alba, Alec Baldwin, Sandra Oh and Mena Suvari. For each dollar contributed, one tree will be planted to preserve the Brazil's Atlantic rainforest.

• 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Catherine Malandrino Shopping Event with Karen Klebber, SoHo Boutique, 468 Broome Street at the corner of Greene Street, NYC Catherine Malandrino and Celebrity Stylist Karen Kleber invite you to an exclusive evening of cocktails, shopping and style advice. Guests will enjoy 20% VIP off all full price ready-to-wear merchandise for the evening. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served. RSVP: soho@catherinemalandrino.com

• 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Celebrate with Annie Churchill, Erin Fetherston, Dabney Mercer and Susan Shin: Debut of TANA JEWELRY, King of Greene Street, 72 Greene Street (b/w Spring and Broome), NYC

• Through 4/9 Daily 11AM – 7PM
  Dresses, tops, bottoms, bags, and shoes at Otte are priced under $50. 37 W. 26th St., nr. Broadway, Ste. 305 (212) 213-4030 Cash only.

• Through 4/19 Tues – Sun (noon to 7PM)
  The vintage store Sweet Tater is shutting down. Stop in for deals on vintage clothes, accessories, and shoes for $5 to $50. Their house line is priced from $20 to $50 as well. 280 Mulberry St., nr. Prince St. (212) 219-6400

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• 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  Get ready to suck in your gut when you head to Saks Fifth Avenue to meet Sara Blakely, the founder of Spanx. She's there to launch Haute Contour by Spanx, a collection of lingerie-inspired looks, with an "intimate" cocktail party. 611 Fifth Ave., nr. 49th St., tenth fl. (212-940-2413)

• 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Catherine Malandrino and Coup de Couer Shopping Concierge invite you to a Spring Soiree featuring the "Dawn" collection from Spring/Summer 09 Malandrino. Guests will receive an exclusive 30% off all full price ready-to-wear collections during the event. Catherine Malandrino Meatpacking Boutique, 652 Hudson Street at W. 13th Street, NYC

• 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  Rag & Bone designers Marcus Wainwright and David Neville swing by Scoop's uptown location for an evening of wine, music, and shopping. Jeweler Bettina Wassermann will also be there showing off her jewelry, which was made famous when Mickey Rourke wore her pendant honoring his dog Loki to the Oscars. Scoop, 1275 Third Ave., nr. 73rd St. (212-535-5577)

• 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
  Elline Surianello, founder of LeMetric Hair Center, sets up in Saks with clinical psychologist Dr. Valerie White and style editor of BettyConfidential.com Lois Joy-Johnson to offer complimentary wine, hors d'oeuvre, on-site makeovers by Laura Mercier, personal-shopping consultations by Saks, a discount shopping card and after-hours access to the store. Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave., nr. 49th St., eighth fl. (646-827-9594)

• 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  Idlewild books, the travel-theme bookstore, is hosting Granta magazine's launch party. Stop by to meet the contributors and sip some wine. 12 W. 19th St., nr. Fifth Ave. (212-414-8888) RSVP to events@idlewildbooks.com.

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• 1/28 2 PM to 5 PM
  Check out the spring Burberry collection at Bergdorf Goodman. 754 Fifth Ave., nr. 57th St. (800-558-1855)

• 1/28 – 1/29 12 PM to 8 PM
  Find Samantha Pleet, Wowch, and Perks and Mini samples at the I Heart showroom sale. 262 Mott St., nr. Houston St. (212-219-9265)

• 1/28 – 1/29 10 AM to 4 PM
  Secret Weapons Shapewear by Annette Showcase, 51 E 12th Street (between Broadway and University), 4th floor, NYC

• 1/28 – 2/1
  Fashion collector Irene Albright is retiring, and selling the pieces in her store for 80 to 90 percent off. Find Marc Jacobs, Moschino, Jean Paul Gaultier, Catherine Malandrino, and more at this liquidation sale. 32A Cooper Sq., at 6th St. (212-253-5894); Thurs., Fri. (11–7), Sat., Sun. (12–7).

• 1/28 – 2/1
  Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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• 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Anthony Nak Holiday Sale, Zing USA, 1 Union Square West, Ste. 509, NYC Everything 50% to 75% off.

• December 10th - December 12th, Charlotte Ronson Fall 08 Sample Sale, 1071 Avenue of the Americas, Suite. 301, NYC 50-80 % off dresses, tops, skirts, coats, shoes and more!
  

• December 10th - December 12th, Catherine Malandrino Sample Sale, 145 W. 18th Street, NYC Featuring vintage Malandrino stock.
  8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, December 10th
  10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, December 11th and 12th
  Up to 75% off retail.
  

• December 10th - December 21st IT HOLIDAY SAMPLE SALE, 17 Battery Place South (between West Side Highway and Washington St), 5th Floor, NYC Featuring Just Cavalli, Galliano, GF Ferre, CNC, Malo, Gianfranco Ferre
  Women's, Men's, and Lots of Accessories (All Sizes) - Entire New Stock, 70% & Up Off Retail Ready-To-Wear, designer handbags, shoes, wallets, hats and other accessories, cashmere knitwear and more...
  MEMBERS ONLY Wednesday, December 10th, Starting at 9:00 AM
  Monday through Saturday: 11:00AM - 8:00PM, Sunday: 11:00AM - 6:00PM
  

• 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, alice + olivia sample sale, 261 W. 36th Street (between 7th and 8th Ave), 2nd Floor, NYC
  

• 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Straight from Paris, "The Queen of Glow" Visits New York, Barneys NY, 660 Madison Avenue, NYC Beauty industry leader, Terry De Gunzburg, creator of By Terry cosmetics, is coming all the way from Paris to make a public appearance at Barney's New York. Book your appointment today to learn the art of glow.
  

• December 10th 4:00 PM - December 12th 6:00 PM, Rimmel London's Sexy Curves Lingerie Lounge, 3 E. 17th Street at 5th Avenue, NYC Featuring makeup artist Jo Strettell
  

• 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Launch of Shoshanna for Best & Co. at the Best & Co. boutique in Bergdorf Goodman, Bergdorf Goodman, NYC This exclusive VIP celebration and trunk show promises a stylish debut for Shoshanna's capsule resort swimwear collection for boys and girls.
  

• 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Miu Miu store opening, 11 E. 57th Street, NYC

• 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, For Fashion, Beauty and You! by Jesse Garza and Joe Lupo Book Launch, Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Avenue at 58th Street, Third Floor, NYC Hosted by Amy Fine Collins, Dr. Lisa Airan, and Angel Sanchez.
  

• 8:00 PM - Special Advance Screening & Party: DARK STREETS, 260 West 23rd Street (between 7th and 8th Avenue), NYC After-Party at Greenhouse 150 Varick at Vandam 10:00 PM - Midnight.