The holidays are just around the corner. Best get prepared.

BUY
Ashley Dearborn Sample Sale
What: Boots, stilettos, and sandals at up to 70 percent off.
Why: Dearborn to be wild.
When: Thurs. & Fri., noon-8 p.m.
Where: Beau, 3571 Sacramento St., b/t Locust & Laurel Sts. (415-440-1058).

Cardgirl Open House
What: Get 15 percent off invites and free engagement photos from Singer Photography (plus cocktails and snacks).
Why: It’s all in the cards.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Cardgirl Studio, 2028 Divisadero St., b/t Sacramento & California Sts. (415-674-8574).

DO
Crimson Mim Holiday Styling Event
What: Stylists help you mix things from your closet with scarves, jewelry, bags, and shoes from the boutique, so you can look party-perfect.
Why: Mim’s the word.
When: Thurs., noon-8 p.m.
Where: Crimson Mim, 322 Main St., b/t First & Second Sts., Los Altos. Call (650-947-7463) for an appointment.

SEE
New Italian Cinema
What: Eight days to celebrate Italy’s newest films and directors.
Why: That’s amore.
When: Nov. 13-20.
Where: AMC Kabuki 8 Theaters, 1881 Post St., at Fillmore St. (925-866-9559).

DRINK
A Thousand Bubbles
What: A champagne tasting accompanied by hors d’oeuvres and a jazz performance by Paula West to benefit Under One Roof.
Why: Don’t burst the bubble.
When: Fri., 6:30-10 p.m.
Where: St. Regis Hotel, 125 Third St., b/t Mission & Howard Sts. Tickets at (415-503-2310) or underoneroof.org.