Los Angeles - December 03, 2004

Sample Sale Greetings

L.A. Sample Sales

Ho, ho, ho.
Shop, shop, shop.

What: James Perse
When: 12/4; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Sunset Stages, 6063 Sunset Boulevard, at North Gower Street (323-319-0280).
Why: The best darn tops and bottoms for men, women, and kids are up to 70 percent off.

What: Billion Dollar Babes
When: 12/4; Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Boulevard, between Vine and North Gower Streets.
Why: Get there early. Sass & Bide, Ya-Ya, Chip & Pepper, and more — up to 75 percent off. R.S.V.P. at bdbinvite.com.

What: Burning Torch
When: 12/11-12/12; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. noon-3 p.m.
Where: 1738 Cordova Street, at Vermont Avenue (323-733-7700).
Why: Fetching coats, cashmere sweaters, scarves, silk camis, and other clothing sold at Fred Segal are wholesale and below.

What: Multidesigner Sample Sale
When: 12/3-12/4; Fri. noon-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Cooper Building, 860 South Los Angeles Street, between East Eighth and East Ninth Streets, second floor.
Why: Up to 50 percent off merch from designers like Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Lotta, Lily McNeal, Gara Danielle jewelry, Penguin, and Howe.

What: Style Spree Holiday Sale
When: 12/11; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Quixote Studios, 1011 North Fuller Avenue, between Santa Monica Boulevard and Romaine Street (323-363-3321).
Why: Cake Jewelry, Bianca Branaman, Fig Fashion, No Roses, Luxe Pets, Domestic Pardner, A Papier, and more — all priced at 20 to 60 percent off. Log onto stylespree.com to R.S.V.P.

What: Multidesigner Sample Sale
When: 12/4; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 411 North La Cienega Boulevard, between Beverly Boulevard and Melrose Avenue (310-358-9649).
Why: Underglam lingerie, Ella Moss clothing, Tylie handbags, Susan Harris jewelry, Butterwear scarves, Little Twig bath products, and Andrea Designs Jewerly are 70 percent off retail.

What: Monique Lhuillier
When: 12/10-12/12; Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 9609 South Santa Monica Boulevard, between Camden and Bedford Streets (310-550-3388).
Why: You needn’t be nuptial for this one: Bridal and evening gowns are up to 80 percent off retail.

What: Designers’ Sample Sale
When: 12/4-12/5; Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 108 West Second Street, at Main Street, suite 906.
Why: 30-80 percent off Mitra Creations, Aldana Mica knitwear, Cut Cute couture, Stone Candles, Alba Heredia fine jewelry and more.

What: Dulce Handbags
When: 12/3 and 12/6; Fri. and Mon. noon-5 p.m.
Where: Quixote Studios, 1011 North Fuller Avenue, between Fairfax and La Brea Avenues, suite P (323-851-2121).
Why: Up to 70 percent off coveted leather bags.

What: Holiday Sample Sale
When: 12/11; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 805 Brooks Avenue, between Rose and California Avenues (310-396-4842).
Why: Gifts for everyone! Tiffini Dooris jewelry, Luli Soy candles, Mon Petit Oiseau, Samantha Fuller glassware, Handmaid by Michelle Frantz handbags, Adriana Caras shoes, Renegade Babe goods, and more are up to 80 percent off.

What: Martinis and Mistletoe
When: 12/13; Mon. 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Tokio, 1640 North Cahuenga Boulevard, between Hollywood Boulevard and Selma Avenue (323-464-2065).
Why: Tons of labels for you and others are up to 60 percent off: Beautiful People, Shawn, Serfontaine, Suss Design, Underglam, Nikki Lange shoes, and Doggiepillows.com. RSVP: events@evolutionarymediagroup.com.

What: Fashion Co-op
When: 12/4-12/5; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Smashbox Studios, 8549 Higuera Street, at Hayden Drive.
Why: Selection of clothing, handbags, and accessories by 150 designers such as Park Vogel, Teenage Millionaire, Temma Dahan, and Seven jeans, priced below wholesale. Admission is three bucks with R.S.V.P., five at the door.

What: Holiday Shopping Party
When: 12/8; Wed. 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Fanscape, 3201 West Cahuenga Boulevard, at Barham Boulevard.
Why: Deals on Soulful Self thermals, Bumper Cards, Santessa bags, Mallory Eisenstein jewelry, Mark accessories, Miss Minnie vintage totes, and Rip Service software. E-mail michelle@bumpercards.com to R.S.V.P.

What: Divine Design Shopping Days
When: 12/3-12/6; Fri.-Mon. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Barker Hangar, Santa Monica Air Center, 3021 Airport Avenue, between 23rd Street and South Bundy Drive.
Why: Shop for a cause. Designer togs and home and beauty goods on the cheap(er) from Joie, Theory, C&C, Diane von Furstenberg, Juicy Couture and many more. Admission fee is $25. All proceeds go to the Project Angel Food. Go to divinedesign.org.

What: West Third Holiday Street Party
When: 12/9; Thurs. 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: West Third Street, between La Cienega Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue (323-951-0663).
Why: Oh, the pickings! Sigerson Morrison, Meg, Puppies & Babies, Na Pali, Raena, Aero & Co., Zipper, Lulu Guinness, Flight 001, Plastica, Polkadots & Moonbeams, Bead Boutique, and other stores are offering a stay-open-late shopping night, when discounts on merch will be from 10 percent off.

What: Dirty Sue’s Shopaholic’s Ball
When: 12/6; Mon. at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Falcon, 7213 Sunset Boulevard, between North Alta Vista Boulevard and Formosa Avenue (323-857-6700).
Why: Drinks, food, shopping, and charitable donations = Not bad. Designers include Red Monkey, Michelle Roy, Edward An, and more. Ten percent of all proceeds go to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters program. Call number listed above to R.S.V.P.