Los Angeles - July 18, 2006

Sales Slip

L.A. Sample Sales

Don’t make too many weekend plans. 

What: The Way We Wore
Why: Impressive vintage clothing and accessories at 50 percent off.
When: July 20-Aug. 20. Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 334 S. La Brea Ave., b/t W. 3rd & 4th Sts. (323-937-0878). 

What: Multidesigner Sample Sale
Why: Underglam, Lo-Fi, Tylie Malibu, Epoch Jeans, and more are $5-$200.
When: July 22. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 411 N. La Cienega Blvd., b/t Beverly Blvd. & Melrose Ave., West Hollywood (310-358-9649). Cash only.

What: Chan Luu
Why: Tops, skirts, dresses, and accessories at 75 percent off.
When: July 21 & 22. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 112 S. Robertson Blvd., b/t W. Third St. & Alden Dr., rear parking lot, West Hollywood (310-273-3527). 

What: Joie
Why: Open season at the warehouse with discounts of up to 85 percent off retail.
When: July 21 & 22. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 2323 E. 52nd St., b/t S. Alameda St. & S. Santa Fe Ave., Vernon (323-277-3900 ext. 573).

What: Eco-Petal
Why: Deals on environmentally sound clothing and accessories by Organic Leather, Grace Trance, Natural High, Indigenous Designs, Energy Muse, Deborah Lindquist, and others.
When: Thru July 23. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: House of Petals, 920 N. La Cienega Blvd., near Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood (310-289-2700). 

What: Project Synergy
Why: Clothing and accessories by more than 70 designers such as Emma Gordon, Moss Mills, Blue Cult, and Joe’s jeans at 40 to 70 percent off.
When: July 22. Sat.,10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: The Avalon, 1735 Vine St., b/t Hollywood Blvd. & Franklin Ave., Hollywood. Admission is $5 with R.S.V.P., $10 at the door.

What: Sassy City Chicks Multidesigner Sample Sale
Why: Beautiful People, Zooey, Too Faced, Hudson jeans, and the like for up 30 to 80 percent off.
When: July 23. Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Sheraton Delfina Santa Monica Hotel, 530 W. Pico Blvd., b/t Lincoln & Fourth Sts., Santa Monica (310-318-1731). R.S.V.P. at sassycitychicks.com.

What: Rock Shop—Designer Sample Sale, Vintage Buys, and Mimosa Brunch
Why: Eat, drink, and get discounts on Diane Medak clothing, Poko Pano swimwear, Magnes Sisters handbags, Yanes Miskey jewelry, and other wearables for men and women.
When: July 23. Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Safari Sam’s, 5214 W. Sunset Blvd., b/t Western & Normandie Aves., Los Feliz (323-841-3452). Brunch rezzies required.

What: Milk’s Glass Half Full Sale
Why: Snag half the store at 75 percent off, including AKA, Daryl K, Geren Ford, and Kristina Ti.
When: Till it’s half empty.
Where: Milk, 8209 W. Third St., b/t Harper & La Jolla Aves. (323-951-0330).

What: Sweet Charity Boutique and Original Trends
Why: Biya, Kudra, Zola, and other indie labels at 60 to 80 percent off.
When: July 28-30. Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 3318 Sunset Blvd., b/t Micheltorena St. & Descanso Dr., Silver Lake (323-644-8861).