Online - August 04, 2004

Sample Sale Sweeps

Online Sample Sales

Can’t leave work to hit the summer sales? Who can? That’s why they invented online shopping.

What: Steven Alan
Where: stevenalan.com
Why: Stock up. Christopher Deane searsucker dresses, were $240, now $169; La Cosa tanks, were $46, now $23; Twinkle dresses, were $375, now $265; Prudence camis, were $188, now $119.

What: Pink Mascara
Where: pinkmascara.com
Why: Insanely cute accessories by Kooba, Flavi Olivera, and others are up to 60 percent off.

What: Shop LA Style
Where: shoplastyle.com
Why: Never mind the name. Look at the deals: Rebecca Taylor camis, were $181, now $144; Vince cashmere cardigans, were $195, now $156; Tiffany Alana minis, were $140, now $115; Eugenia Kim kitten heels, were $270, now $199.

What: Flip Flop Trunk Show
Where: flipfloptrunkshow.com
Why: ‘Tis the season for footwear of whimsy. C. Ronson espadrilles, were $88, now $62; Kiss My Feet slides, were $155, now $78; Juicy Couture jelly totes with towels, were $148, now $104.

What: Blaec
Where: blaec.com
Why: Designer togs on the cheap(er). Diane von Furstenberg dresses, were $298, now $195; Capital Tailors minis, were $155, now $120; Rebecca Taylor skirts, were $200, now $110.

What: Hillary Erin
Where: hillaryerin.com
Why: Killer selection of monogram-worthy tees, yoga pants, hoodies, and military bags — all 40 percent off.

What: R. Nichols
Where: r-nichols.com
Why: Chic stationery that rarely goes on sale. Coupon code “birthday” at checkout gets you 30 percent off.