Alexia Crawford July 14-18, M-F 9-7 Location: 35 West Street, 6 floor (5-6 Avenues) T: 212-629-6615 Womens Jewelry and Accessories. Sample sale. Alexia Crawford a leading New York Designer of conteporary jewelry and accessories is holding a sample sale. Sold in stores like Cosmopolitan and bridal magazines. Semi precious jewelry with gemstones, fresh water pearls and Austrian crystal. Also handbags and scarves. Save up to 80 percent off retail prices on their handbags, jewelry and rings.

Today, July 14^th, was the start of the Alexia Crawford Sample Sale.  After second-guessing my navigation skills and double checking the address (35 west 36^th street appeared to be more like a construction site than a functioning building), I rode the elevator up to the sixth floor. I was very impressed by the neat and colorful selection of the Alexia Crawford merchandise amidst the off-putting surroundings of the showroom. On display was a vast selection of Hair Accessories (primarily decorative plastic headbands), Flower Brooches, Bracelets, Necklaces, Rings, Clutches, and Handbags. They even had umbrellas and rain boots (shown above) that would’ve certainly come in handy on this gloomy Monday.  

 

There weren’t many pieces that interested me. Most of the jewelry didn’t differ much from the selection that one can find on street side stands or inexpensive jewelry shops throughout New York City— At first glance, I was left unmoved. The beaded necklaces (above) seem to fit the cheap price ($10 a piece) 

 

That being said, some of the merchandise is certainly worth the visit to this relatively small show room. The handbags are a steal (at $25 each, shown above) I particularly like them in the brown, black, and neutral shades. I was also drawn to the colorful bangles (shown above).