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NICOLE MILLER Silk Chiffon Dress in SIZE 4 $59.99

GUCCI EQUESTRIAN Scarf $169.99

MINT FENDI Handbag in TAN/BROWN SIGNATURE FABRIC $99.99

COACH HOBO Handbag in CAMEL SUEDE $49.99

BRASS CUFF bracelet with HOT PINK ACCENT $39.99

www.samanthasconsignment.com

I just added these new itme to my online store tonight:

MARC JACOBS Handbag in GOLD METALLIC LEATHER - Palm Beach Limited Edition $329.99

VINTAGE CHANEL SILK/WOOL Scarf $269.99

BLACK Leather GUCCI BOOTS in Size US 7 B $139.99

White Rubber GUCCI RAIN BOOTS in Size US 5 or European 35 $69.99

CYNTHIA ROWLEY IVORY LACE/ BLACK TULLE Dress in SZE 4 $99.99

VINTAGE HERMES HARNAIS A L'ANGLAISE Scarf $199.00

To see these items and more, check out my store at www.samanthasconsignment.com

My best friend Christine and I went to a bar-b-que a few weeks back (Its been a while since I last updated this blog so i'm trying to get everything on lol) and I got to dress her for the first time!! We hit up Joyce Leslie (one of my favorite stores ever!) and I picked out her outfit from head to toe...including the accessories. I love styling for my clients but its even more fun to dress a friend. Good timeszzzzz

oh and this is what I wore...Head to Toe Joyce Leslie too and the bag is from Banana Republic...

P.S I know I need a new camera something awful lol

We just got in 3 super cute Salvatore Ferragamo flats in my store and I am so in love with their preppy chic-ness.

These Blue Boat shoes are gently worn and are a size 8.5. We are retailing them for $59.99 (which is a steal might I add!)

These pair are brand new and they are also a size 8.5. Our Price: $74.99

And last but not least these adorable brown ones with a tiny heel. They are a size 10A and we are selling them for only $59.99

What I love most about these Ferragamos are the fact that they are so well made and understated. They are perfect to wear everyday to work, school, while shopping or on your way to the hamptons. Here are a few things that I would wear them with...

Leggings by Topshop
Sunglasses by Prada

If you are interested in purchasing one of these items or just finding out more about what we sell, please feel free to call us at 516-759-5712 or drop by the boutique if you are in Glen Cove!

Samantha's Consignment Boutique
12 School Street
Glen Cove, NY 11542

So I recently lost my brush roll with all my Mac brushes in it. I think I left it on the train when I was coming back from the city but honestly I don't remember. When I go to a shoot to do makeup, I usually bring a ton of stuff and it never fails that I lose something. Well because its impossible to be a makeup artist without brushes (lol), I decided to pick some up but I needed them fast and they had to be inexpensive. I do love Mac brushes but honestly I was not trying to drop a few hundred dollars on some more brushes...no ma'am! After checking out youtube and google, I found out about Crown Brushes (www.crownbrush.com) and decided to try them out because their brushes are super cheap but have some great reviews. Honestly, I was a little leery because I HATE cheap brushes. After a few uses or washes they start coming apart or the hairs are left on client's face...no bueno! Well, I ordered 11 brushes and the total came up to $39.81(that's including shipping). It took about a week to get here and so far I am pleasantly surprised. I can honestly say that these brushes are equivalent to the Mac brushes that I lost. They are sturdy and well made and I will definitely be ordering some more soon. Theses are the ones that I ordered and their prices:

- B18 Foundation $4.99
-C139 Tapered Crease $2.55
-C156 Smudger/Oval Fluff $2.68
-C250 1 Taklon Pointed Liner $1.40
-C170 SH 4 Oval taklon $2.01
-C433 Pro Blending Fluff $5.49
-IB116 Round Tapered Crease $2.89
-C407 Jumbo Shadow $3.89
-IB132 Stiff Brow $1.95
-C224 Oval Concealor $2.98
-827Med Medium Stiff fan Mask $1.98

If you are looking for some good and inexpensive brushes, I would recommend these. The only thing that I didn't like was the fact that the company didn't send me any tracking info so I didn't know when to expect them. Besides that i have no complaints :-)

Since my store was closed this past Tuesday and Wednesday, I was stuck in my house for those 2 days bored out of my mind. I spent the majority of the time doing things around the house and surfing the net. While online, I came across the website www.coastalscents.com and decided to try out a few of their palettes. I've been interested in this company for a while because a few of my makeup artist friends use their products and after researching them further, I found out that they have some great reviews among their customers. Well, I decided to get 4 palettes: The 88 color eyeshadow palette, the 28 piece eyeshadow neutral palette, the 10 concealer shades camouflage palette and the 10 blush shades palette. I placed the order on Wednesday and the total came up to only $70 and that included FREE SHIPPING!!! I received my package yesterday, which was Saturday so it only took 3 days for me to receive my items using regular ground shipping...not bad! When I opened the package, I was very happy. All the colors are vibrant and pigmented and they even sent me a little gift...a mini trial size shadow and 3 small brushes. Honestly I'm not going to use the gifts, I'm just going to give it to my little sister Olivia (she's 10) but I thought it was still nice of them to send it to me.

So overall I am very happy with Coastal Scents and I will be shopping with them again...

Pros: Fast shipping, inexpensive palettes, good pigments
Cons: 88 palettes colors are a little smaller than I expected but for $18.95 I can't complain

We just got this gorgeous, previously owned (authentic of course) Louis Vuitton Monagram Canvas Wallet in my store yesterday. It comes with the original box and dust bag...Price $420. I just love it! We get items like this every single day in my boutique! If you are interested in finding out more about this wallet or any other items in my store, please call us at 516-759-5712 :-)

***this item was sold****

So my boutique opened about a month and a half ago (June 1st) and I absolutely love it! Its been alot of work and very stressful at times but it has been so worth it. I absolutely love everything about it...the location (Glen Cove is Awesome!), my customers, my employees Renee and Kat, and especially the merchandise!!!! I've always wanted a boutique, but I never thought that I would have one so young and I never thought that I would have a consignment store. After researching for several months and being offered an opportunity that I just could not pass up, I decided just to do it and I am so glad I did. Here are a few pics of my store :-)

Oh, I forgot ton mention...the really cool thing about my store is that we get tons (I mean tons) of new items EVERYDAY! For instance today we got in a pair of Louis Vuitton sunglasses, a few dresses, bags and a couple of antique items for the home. Also, most of the items that we get in are either brand new with the tags still on them or gently used and have only been worn a few times. If you are ever in Glen Cove, make sure you stop by and say hi to me, Kat or Renee and I promise that you will find something in there that you will love!

Samantha's Consignment Boutique
12 School Street
Glen Cove, NY 11542
516-753-5712
Open Tues-Sat 11am-6pm
www.samanthasconsignment.com

So Ive been extremely busy lately doing a variety of things...i. e. photoshoots, makeup applications, decorating my new apartment, etc. But the thing that's been keepng me the busiest is my brand new store that I'm opening in Glen Cove, Long Island. The name is Samantha's Consignment Boutique and it is fabulous, if I do say so myself, lol.

My boutique will be a place where my customers can buy the most beautiful high-end fashion items ever made. My staff are experts who are curators of high-end consignment designer clothes, jewelry and accessories that will provide intelligent and objective fashion advice to ensure that our customers buy only what is right for her and her desired look.

At any one time, my boutique will be stocked with authenticated pieces from St.John, Dior, Chanel, D&G, Hermés, Bvlgari, Prada, Gucci, Armani, Cartier, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Chloé, Van Cleef and Arpel, YSL, Galiano as well as many other coveted labels found in exclusive brand name stores like Barney's and Neiman Marcus.

Not only do we carry clothing, we also carry bags, shoes, jewelry, small furniture, antiques, rugs, home decor and much more.

I am so super excited I can't even tell you! This has been a dream for me for such a long time and I can't believe that in about 2 weeks, this dream will be a reality! I am also working on a website which should be up soon. Of course I will be posting the website info and pics from the boutique here soon. Hopefully if you guys are on Long Island, you will be able to stop by and say hi :-)

xoxo
Sam

Samantha's Consignment Boutique
12 School Street
Glen Cove, New York 11542

Yesterday, Alicia Keys debut her jewelry line (inconjucntion with jewelry designer Gisèle Theriault) The Barber's Daughter at a pop up shop at Collette Blanchard Gallery at 26 Clinton Street here in NYC. The collection of sterling silver and gemstone pieces features poetry and prayers of Masaru Emoto, the author of “The Hidden Messages in Water” inscribed on them. “The inspiration of The Barber’s Daughters is to provide tools for people to connect to their intangible beauty and strength,” said Theriault. The line of necklaces retail from $85 to $2,500 and is also sold on thebarbersdaughters.com.

“I fell in love with the individuality of the pieces, but more than that, the words that were written on them really resonated with the songwriter in me,” said Keys. “I knew at that moment, for the first time, that through a whole other medium I would be able to spread inspiration and that’s what got me started.”

Here is a sample of the line...