Los Angeles - January 23, 2004

Sample Sale Tip Sheet

Sample Sales

What: Sigerson Morrison
When: Through 2/1; Mon.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.
Where: 8307 West Third Street, between La Cienega and Crescent Heights Boulevards (323-655-6133).
Why: Here’s the hitch: The longer you wait, the more you save (if, that is, there’s anything left). Initial markdown is 50 percent; during the last week in January, everything drops to 70 percent off.

What: Satine
When: Through 1/31; Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 8117 West Third Street, between Kilkea Drive and Crescent Heights Boulevard (323-655-2142).
Why: Even more shoes — from Stella McCartney, Moschino, Rodolphe Menudier, and Marc Jacobs — are 50 percent off retail.

What: Frette Linens
When: Through 2/29; Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 459 North Rodeo Drive, at Santa Monica Boulevard (310-273-8540).
Why: Isn’t a good night’s rest worth it? Up to 30 percent off on Italian duvet covers, shams, pillowcases, sheets, and other home accessories.

What: Puppies & Babies
When: Through 2/8; Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.
Where: 8363 West Third Street, at Kings Road (323-653-3995).
Why: Enough about you! The coolest pet boutique in town is selling doggie beds, clothing, accessories, and toys at 15 to 50 percent off.

What: Multidesigner Sample Sale
When: 2/28; Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 805 Brooks Avenue, between Rose and California Avenues (310-396-4842)
Why: Underglam underthings, Handmaid by Michelle Frantz handbags, Tiffini Dooris jewelry, Black Halo clothing, Samantha Fuller glassware, and others … all up to 80 percent off retail.

What: Love Catts Boutique
When: 2/7; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Zeitgeist Enterprises, 4014 Santa Monica Boulevard, at Sunset Boulevard (323-353-0719).
Why: Shop for a cause! Get 15 to 50 percent off on clothing and accessories by Tiger Lily Designs, Nahnuh, Kabira, JD Metal, Melon & Milo, Good Girl Goods, Chi Designs, and others. A percentage of the proceeds goes to the Children’s Bureau of Southern California.