Los Angeles - November 06, 2007

Sample Sale Gobbling

November Sample Sales

It’s time to give thanks.

What: Cydney Mandel shoes
Why: Sandals, heels, and boots going for 50-80 percent off retail.
When: Nov. 7-10. Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: 106 W. Channel Rd., b/t Chautauqua Blvd. & Entrada Dr., Santa Monica (310-230-4100).

What: Fleuet, Kerry Cassill, Lily McNeal, ParkVogel, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, and a few more.
Why: Samples and overstock priced $10-$100. 
When: Nov. 8-10. Thurs., noon-6 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: The Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Sts., stes. 415 & 422, Downtown. Cash & checks only.

What: Gara Danielle
Why: Stunning necklaces and other baubles priced $10-$1,500.
When: Nov. 10. Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 329 N. Wetherly Dr., at Burton Way, ste. 206, Beverly Hills (310-858-1807).

What: Amenity
Why: Take 50-80 percent off stretched prints, duvets, pillows, and more for your home.
When: Nov. 9-11. Fri., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 453 S. Spring St., at Fifth St., ste. 839, Downtown (213-624-7309).

What: Rich & Skinny, Rory Beca, Pade Vavra, Cristi Conaway, and then some.
Why: Items priced wholesale and below ($80-$150).
When: Nov. 15. Thurs., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: The Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Sts., ste. 1135, Downtown (213-624-0824).

What: Black Halo
Why: Stylish frocks up to 70 percent off wholesale.
When: Nov. 16 & 17. Fri., noon-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 588 Mateo St., at E. Sixth St., Downtown (213-893-7600).

What: Fashion Elements Shopping Event
Why: Like you’re going to say no to mini spa services, a fashion show, and cocktails, alongside clothing, accessories, and jewelry by Voom by Joy Han, Tart, T-Bags, and more, at up to 60 percent off.
When: Nov 17. Sat., VIP preview ($15 in advance), noon-2 p.m.; sale ($5 with R.S.V.P.), 2-5 p.m.
Where: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., b/t Pico & Olympic Blvds., Santa Monica.

What: Sassy City Chicks
Why: Up to 80 percent off jewelry, jeans, clothing, and accessories from Katra Designs, B. Bohéme, Tory Burch, and other lines.
When: Nov. 18. Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: The Fairmont Miramar Hotel, 101 Wilshire Blvd., at Ocean Ave., Santa Monica (310-576-7777).