Dior and Carolee invite all clever sophisticates to a “Kissed by the Sun” event today at Bloomingdale’s, 59th Street, NYC. Head to the Beauty Studio on the 1st floor at 12PM or 6PM, where Dior Regional Makeup Artist Joseph Johnson will give a makeup master class with personal instruction and application of Dior’s bold and vibrant summer colors. Carolee jewelry stylists will present the latest summer silhouettes and colors in jewelry and provide personal consultations.

Guests will receive a colorful “Sorbet Swirl” cosmetic case by Carolee with every Carolee purchase.

Please RSVP to the Carolee counter at Bloomingdale’s (212.705.2559) to book your appointment.

TCS Tip: Carolee is my favorite fashion (costume) jewelry brand. The company makes well-made, beautifully-designed silver, pearl and fashion jewelry that truly stands the test of time. I have Carolee pieces in my jewelry collection that are over 15 years old and they look new. A few of my favorite Carolee pieces are actually ones I purchased second-hand at thrift stores years ago. If you haven’t already, check out Carolee jewelry. (www.carolee.com)

Okay, in addition to the Tory Burch sample sale which you already know about, there are a couple more NYC samples sales starting Tuesday, June 14, 2011.

Worth noting –

• J. Crew sample sale starts at 10AM. Women’s, Men’s and Children’s clothing, shoes and accessories will be up to 60% off! Maybe you’ll catch a glimpse of our First Lady, Michelle Obama, snagging some deals! Okay, just kidding, but she does love some J. Crew. Where? 260 Fifth Avenue (near 28th St). Hours are Tuesday, 6/14/11 – Friday, 6/17/11 from 10AM-8PM and Saturday, 6/18/11 from 10AM-4PM.

• Gwen Stefani’s L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers handbag sample sale is Tuesday through Thursday, 6/16/11. Snag a L.A.M.B. Malabo large zip tote for $175 (regularly priced at $448) or a Lunette large hobo for $125 (regularly $368). Other styles also available. Where? 144 Fifth Avenue (near 19th St), 2nd Floor. Hours are Tuesday 8AM-8PM, Wednesday 10AM-8PM and Thursday, 8AM-6PM.

Snag some pretty, feminine Shoshanna dresses and flattering Shoshanna swimwear during the two-day sample sale starting this upcoming Wednesday, June 15th in New York City. Shoshanna, who first came on the scene years ago when she dated a rather famous celebrity (Google it), is a designer who specializes in feminine dresses and swimwear for women with curves.

Her dresses are cut to accommodate fuller chests and her swimwear is sold as separates to make it easy for women of all sizes and shapes to get a bikini or tankini that really fits. Swimwear tops are available in sizes from Petite/Small A-DDD to Medium/Large A-DDD (sized like bras) and bottoms are available in Petite to Extra Large.

Shoshanna Summer Sample Sale

Wednesday, June 15 – Thursday, June 16

231 West 39th Street

Suite -422

New York City

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