Billion Dollar Babes

This company is awful, They sold me fake Chanel and the earrings were so rusty they gave my ear an infection. Will never ever buy from this company again.

Store location is closed.

I totally agree with Laura B. This place is awful about committing to ship product. That’s the problem when you don’t have the merchandise on hand in your own warehouse like Gilt. They are modeling their business after
where they take the orders from customers and send it to the vendor. The vendor then ships the product either directly to the consumer or to hautelook/​bdb and then to consumer. Somewhere in the order taking process, they oversell and have to cancel orders. The difference is, hautelook actually will give a $ 10 credit for every ITEM they cancel due to overselling. BDB does not, they just cancel the order and don’t even think twice about the disappointment they’ve created in the customer experience. BDB has a sister company,
, which is unbelievably WORSE than BDB. But that’s another review…
Stick to gilt or hautelook! They’re the originals and have much better selection and sales. If you must, I would only order sunglasses from BDB since that’s the only thing they’ve ever shipped me correctly, or at all.

This website is ridiculous. In the last 6 months I have had three orders canceled on me right before Christmas, plus on delayed until who knows when? (I am still waiting on this order). Because of my disappointment I wrote their costumer service an email, and they never responded. They just kept canceling my orders and pushing other ones back.
They are unreliable and cowardly. DO NOT TRUST THIS WEBSITE! They don’t even follow their own terms and conditions. It’s ridiculous. Join
or
or
. I have NEVER had a problem with them, and if they did have to postpone an order, they always let me know in advance AND compensated me for the wait.

DO NOT trust this site! I ordered a dress from Billion Dollar Babes a couple months ago and i still have not received it. When I go to check my order it says that it’s delayed. Usually sites will email you within 24 hrs letting you know that the item is not in stock. I never received an email from them regarding my order.
This will definitely be the last time I order anything from them and I order online all the time.

Incredibly disappointing. I placed an order on Nov. 18^th and after sending several emails and calling customer service, Jan. 10^th I finally get feedback that they STILL do not have the merchandise on hand and they do not have an anticipated ship date. The value of the discount is completely lost if you have to wait nearly 2 months to receive merchandise. Really such a shame… I will never order from them again.

Aside from the fantasmic name that made my male coworker wonder if it was a questionable oh la la site, the online version was a 4 for the bargain I got and a 3 for the delivery pace.
I did not even know they had a physical location until I ordered and a fashionista coworker mentioned it. She’s more in the know than I.
I stumbled on their website while looking for high end purses. I purchased my LV bag from there, waited forever and a day for it. There was an estimated date of delivery. It passed so I emailed customer service and they indicated it was on back order. However, I had a vm that was from fedex saying my delivery was at a station and if I could arrange pick up. Knowing that had to be the package, my guess was at the time, and it turned out accurate, is that they don’t have their back office ops down pat yet. It was a bit of a failing on their part. To their credit they offered to refund my money. Which was nice. The length it took for them to respond, very very unresponsive.
Suffice to say, I picked up my purse, checked out the authenticity and overall I am pleased with what I bought. My purse was fabulous, I just now know it’s a hit or miss for it to be delivered on time. Price was excellent. So with that mixed bag, I’d go back if I wanted to purchase another bag.

Though this review is in regards to their website, it makes one think that their customer service online (lack thereof) is reflective of their service at the actual location. I have TRIED to place a couple orders with them in the past and NEVER received what I ordered. In fact a friend of mine placed and order with them and experienced the same thing.
What it boils down to is you place an order and provided with the date it will ship, which is usually almost a month. Then you’re waiting a couple days after the given date and wondering about the status of it. You give it a couple more days and still. NOTHING. In fact, the first item I ordered, the status would change to the current date. Total BS is what it is.
I wouldnt blame anyone for having less patience than me. If you’re not getting something you ordered on the day they say provide, it’s time to whip out a bitch fit on them. Why the F would you sell things that obviously is not even available to your customers within a decent time? Do you have the shit in stock or are those just pictures to fuck with your customer?
There are other «sample sale» websites that provide better service than this. The negative reviews about BDB prove that my friend and I aren’t the only ones experiencing this. Sad.

Legendary sample sales, where I have found legendary purchases! The only thing is that you have to pay more to shop first, and let me tell you– it gets VICIOUS! However, a handbag from a new line that I once bought there ended up that week in a tabloid on Cameron Diaz’s arm, and my Sean Cured by James jeans are so long that I can wear the highest of heels (I’m 5’10″), and cost a fraction of the retail value.
Everything– from work attire, fun and spunky clothing, and marvelous accessories– can be found at a steal. I recommend paying for the first access as it’s worth it! This said from someone who isn’t a big fan of shopping.
Happy hunting, Ladies!

agreed about the comments above (being the limited, aka normally non-​existant, selection of men’s items; disappointing diversity of taste/​style (it’s a lot of «THAT’s a look» stuff); if we want a change we have to request it).
if you’re a man, you’re basically going to drink for free and help out your (girl)friend. it might be fun to posse up with a gaggle of fagula to make boozy-​snarky commentary the day’s entertainment, though.
i can never find my inseam, but i did score a great jacket that was ridiculously inexpensive when i went a couple years ago at dog patch.

I think Billion Dollar Babes is bust! Didn’t see an event this month and therefore no VIP gift bag that lured me to spending $ 200 for the Platinum membership. Shite! Ladies beware…

Very disappointed with this year’s sale. I went to one of the first ones a few years ago and found lots of beautiful things by emerging designers at bargain prices. Now, they seem to just have the weird and unflattering items from some great designers and some not so great stuff from some not so great designers. Everything I tried on was a little bit off and the prices were not that great. Not impressed! And not going back.

Kinda disappointed. Lots of stuff, but it was all the same boho «homeless» chic set of dresses. I love that style, but I don’t need so many. The prices weren’t that great either. The communal dressing room was horrific. I’ve done the communal thing before at the Denim Warehouse sale, Filene’s, etc, and it’s okay. I don’t mind the concept. But, this place was really annoying bc the attendants and security guard just sat and STARED at us as we tried stuff on. I get they don’t want us pilfering their goods, but it’s really freaking demeaning to be watched; I don’t need to be treated like a potential thief. Anyhow, I’m over this shindig.

BILLION DOLLAR BABES
Ahh the love and allure in a name! While each BDB event is slightly different in the offering of glamorous (some not so glamorous) clothing, accessories, handbags, shoes and jewelry, they always prove to be a fun outing for you and your girlfriends!
You walk in, are greeted by some of the friendliest women you find in a retail establishment and then head directly to the bar. It’s stocked with your traditional wine and champagne but they always introduce some new energy/​low cal/​all natural libation. You can choose to create your own concoction or sip leisurely from the simple pours while you shop. The point of the matter is, you get to drink and shop at the same time. Fantastic fun!
The sound system is shootin’ out a great combination of modern and «this brings me back to the time when» tunes. The location at The Regency Center is my fave. It’s a large lofty space that makes the whole experience seem that much more regal. And compared to the dressing rooms at the other location, these are MUCH MUCH better! Granted the mirrors pretty much suck and you have to check your SSS at the door, but you have more room to sift thru your finds.
All in all, I didn’t walk out with any fantastic clothing deals — altho I did try on a pretty sweet D&G number. I would have liked to make a few «creative» modifications to the number and in the end it wouldn’t have been worth it, but oh well. Was fun! I DID walk out with a stellar pair of handmade Page Sargisson gold earrings. They are truly unique and I dig em.
Can’t wait for the next BDB!

This sample sale has lots of new higher end designers at pretty good savings. You have to get there early for a selection that will not make you look like Bjork on a bad day, but there are deals to be had.
For Unilocalers with discerning taste they have significant savings on classy items like this:
Yes, that’s right. You can have these nifty shoes for a mere $ 175 marked down from $ 610 (rainbow farts not included).

It’s really hard to go wrong when you mix shopping with an open bar and free makeovers. It really makes that inner girl in you squeal.
If you go on the Saturday, don’t go in with many expectations. Chances are that anything cute that survived the Friday crowd (VIP and membership only) will be in some other chick’s arms. Chances of finding that hot little piece. not so good.
Find a way, or buy your way, into the Friday sale. This event, then, can be a whole different story. Granted, the consensus out there is that the BDB sales in NYC and LA are much better than the SF one. Sucks for us. But in the grand, small scheme of SF sample sales, it’s not too shabby.
Prices may not seem so cheap because retail, they were obscenely worse. There are a lot of boutique and private designer brands. Prices, in that sense, can seem like a steal. Go as early as possible because they’re not restocking later.
The dressing room can be a pure madhouse. Imagine one big room filled with clothing racks and mirrors leaning against the walls. Now, fill that with a bunch of half-​naked clothes-​crazed women. You think that no one’s watching you change until you find yourself standing there in your underwear with a girl asking you if you’re going to buy that. Piece of advice. Grab a drink at the bar before venturing in. You’ll need it.
Over the course of many sales, I’ve found some nice finds. Oliver Peoples sunglasses, tops and dresses by Single, Diane Medak, T-​bags, and Tree. The last sale advertised Diane von Furstenberg dresses and Kooba bags. No Kooba bags spotted and the DVF dresses were okay. Any cute dress was not the right size and the prints left were a little too snazzy. Big disappointment.
Overall, it’s worth checking out if you can get there early. If it’s not looking too good, kick back, get a makeover, and start loading up on the free alcohol and mint water.

Delayed review, but I’m getting there… (inching closer to 100 reviews by the end of the year) This review is for the November 3 – 4, 2006 sample sale with references to the first event in October of 2005.
7×7 magazine emailed a VIP upgrade of my free Billion Dollar Babes account so I could attend on Friday @ 5PM instead of competing with the town’s fashionistas in line on Saturday morning. There are several membership levels:
($$$$) $ 200 paid annual membership for über VIP (platinum) status that offers first dibs on goods on Friday at 12PM, goodies galore, 4 friend invites, and more
($$$) $ 100 paid annual membership for VIP (gold) status that offers first dibs on goods on Friday at 3PM, goodies, 2 friend invites, and more
($$) Free invitation for VIP status that offers first dibs on goods, 2 friend invite, and sponsored cocktails on Friday at 5PM
($) Free invitation for the crowd on Saturday at 8AM
Hopefully you’re able to gain value from either splitting a platinum/​gold membership with four other girls and find the purchases worthwhile. Otherwise find a friend with a free VIP invite. Or wait in line on Saturday.
After the first B$B sale and the horrid idea of forsaking sleep to get in a line Saturday morning with a bunch of fashionable gals sizing you up, I was relieved to step right out of work, strut into the B$B third SF event, casually shop with a drink in one hand, and converse with a pal. The VIP status is definitely worth the convenience and an enjoyable shopping trip without analgesics.
I have to be very honest that I ALWAYS feel super self-​conscious at these events because I like dressing down when I shop or run errands. I just find no point in sweating in nice clothes and have make up run off my face onto a garment I’m trying on. Somehow the fashionistas are able to pamper their gorgeous looks to last the entire day, even after the vicious non verbal, eye-​bat-​eye fights.
After I get over the crowd, I am on a hemorrhaging wallet mission. B$B has moved from their original Potrero Hill Dogpatch venue to the TenderNob Regency Center. The spacious venue offers 2 arm lengths wide of aisle space. The grand dressing room (an actual room) is an upgrade from using drapes for a make shift dressing room. Of course you’re still changing in front of every gal with a portable full length mirror. But it beats having to break down from waiting in the loooooong line and having your friends provide cover while you change in the corner and in front of everyone. Sometimes I forget that guys also come to these events, you know?
As everyone stated before, the event is fairly hit or miss, and the prices can still be considered hefty. At the first event, my friend got a $ 99 dress for $ 0.99, by fault of the cashier. The dress was originally $ 300. Percentage discount wise, that was a steal at either 99 dollars or 99 cents. I walked away with a Sophia Swire cashmere sweater, YaYa sweater, and Alex Gaines skirt. I still wear the cashmere sweater when I hit the Tahoe slopes. The other one was ruined by the dry cleaners; so I rarely wear it unless I can cleverly cover up the dry cleaner’s fault. I occasionally wear the skirt to work. Considering the ~$ 350 purchase and usage frequency, this was a so-​so short run deal for me.
At the third event, the accessories section got a great boost with an excellent selection of shoes, jewelry, and purses. I was about to walk away without a clothing purchase, until my wallet had an orgasm all over this Golden Bleu bag. Got it for $ 240, while it was still advertising online for $ 627 original price, $ 439.99 on sale. I was happy to get a Fall 2006 purse for a deal and relatively in season.
I’ll definitely make a return to these events when I have a chance. And fashionistas, easy on the stares, okay?

I’ve been to 4 of these now and I will admit they can be hit or miss, particularly for men’s wear.
After speaking to the Aussie that runs it, (sorry, I can’t recall her name but she is awfully nice) she said that the reception in San Francisco by the male community had been very underwhelming so the distributors have stopped sending merchandise our way (they prefer to stay in LA where fellas spend money).
Please, if you like BDB and you want Ted Baker, Trovata, etc. at 40% off, please spread the word and tell the staff at BDB.
Anyway, I’ve found great stuff, TB, Chip & Pepper, Oliver Peoples sunglasses at ²⁄₃ off retail.
Plus, tons of free drinks… ahem, FREE DRINKS.
Come on guys, even if you hate shopping — when you’ve got to sit on a chair waiting for your gal to shop, what could be better than unlimited free booze and tons of half dressed, half crazed women running around stealing tank tops from each other?

As far as sample sales/​trunk shows go, BDB is pretty good. I always go home with something during each event. However, it definitely requires some patience digging. The last event was a disappointment for apparel. A few of the pieces that I liked were barely discounted. A sweater that retailed $ 500 for $ 300…Sample sale should mean clothing at wholesale prices or below…
In any case, I did manage to score some Eberjay and a few pieces of jewelry. Also, unlike many other sample sale/​trunk show events… BDB does not charge an entrance fee… so if you don’t find anything. you at least enjoy some free cocktails and didn’t have to pay to get in. Their next event is on Friday the 21^st… let’s hope that they offer better variety of clothing this time.
–Update: Went to the BDB last night ⁷⁄₂₁ and it didn’t disappoint. My GFs and I all walked out with at least one thing… and a good buzz.

Held four times a year in SF, BDB rents out an empty building (a gallery?) and sells brand name clothing and accessories at a discounted price. Only been to one of their events, one on 08 April 2006, so I can only comment on that.
As you approach the three story building, there is a guy with a clicking counter sitting outside and guides you in. The role of this man is unknown. Inside, there are tables set up with laptops checking people in, matching RSVPs. Supposedly, you need to have a reservation to get in, but I’m sure they wouldn’t send home a shopper ready to spend some money.
The best part, at least for me, was their complementary bar, treating me with cucumber vodka drink & sparkling soda. All you can drink! A nice way to start off a Saturday morning.
Most disappointing part was that of all three floors of apparels, only two small racks in a small corner of the third floor was men’s clothing. According to the ‘clicker counter man’, they’ve had a larger selection of men’s clothing in the past, but it really varies on the event. This left most males in the building focused on free drinks and their Blackberry.
How cheap were their products? Well, most of their apparel was not tagged with the original price, so unless you were a very informed shopper, you cannot really tell how much you were saving.