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This weekend, local jewelry designer Jenny Dayco is blowing out her collection of statement-making, whimsical wares. The cash-only sale features her signature big, chunky baubles at 60 to 75 percent off standard retail. While a selection of vintage goods start at just $10. We’re there.
Friday, August 27 and Saturday, August 28. noon to 7 p.m. both days. 7428 Hollywood Blvd., #305. Los Angeles. 310-621-0680 or jennydayco.com
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It’s that time again. For one day only, local fashion favorite Society for Rational Dress is closing out gear from spring and summer 2010 at up to 75 percent off original retail.
Expect an offering of designer Corinne Grassini’s tissue-thin T-shirts starting at $30, covetable leather skirts between $80 and $150 and belts as low as $30.
And though we’re about to be deep in-between seasons, now is a good time to stock up at this sale: The typically muted color palette of Grassini’s pieces make even her most summery of gear a seamless fit for fall.
Society for Rational Dress Sample Sale. Saturday, August 21st. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 255 South Santa Fe Avenue, #100. Los Angeles. societyforrationaldress.com
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LA-based contemporary brand FLuXuS, which has been featured on the likes of Ashley Greene, Rachel Bilson, and Emily Blunt, is having a sale going on now through the end of the month. Tops, dresses, cardigans and more are 30-70 percent off original prices. And if you purchase four items, then the fifth is free.
Jeffrey Sebelia, FLuXuS’ head designer (and winner of Project Runway Season 3) says that he “embraces a style that is irrelevant, unafraid, existential and provocative.” This kimono, on sale for $100.10, is evidence of just that.
Mixing a futuristic feel with a look of sheer versatility, and a splash of avant-garde, Sebelia’s FLuXuS shows not only why he won Project Runway a few years back but why he is here to stay for good.
If you happen to visit the brand website , make sure to take a flip through the company’s amazing lookbook.
Sale happening at all three FLuXuS locations until July 31st. Cash and credit cards accepted.
Larchmont Village: 202 North Larchmont Los Angeles, (323) 465-9339. Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday – Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Brentwood Gardens: 11677 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, (310)207-5705. Monday – Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday – Sunday noon to 6 p.m.
Fashion Island: 401 Newport Center Dr., Suite 903, Newport Beach, (949) 719-2700. Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
It’s that time of year again, ladies. The Way We Wore, Doris Raymond’s vintage shopper’s paradise (and that’s putting it mildly), is kicking off its annual summer sale today through August 15th. And all clothing and accessories on the main floor (minus any items behind glass) are 50 percent off.
Those familiar with Doris’ stellar selection of impeccably-conditioned designer vintage wares know that the gettin’ will be good. And as always, new merch will be added to the mix each week. So as they say at the election polls in Chicago, go early and often.
334 S. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles. (323) 937-0878. Monday through Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday noon-6 p.m. Note: there’s ample parking on La Brea until 4 p.m., at which time look for parking on the side streets to avoid getting towed.
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Photo: Doris Raymond (center) with Dita von Teese and Debi Mazar at The Way We Wore’s Out of the Ordinary event last June.
Yes, you read right. LnA, the locally-bred line of edgy fashion basics that we adore, is having a warehouse sample sale in Culver City all week long. With items carrying a wallet-friendly price tag of $5, $10, and $20, you can stock up on style staples including T-shirts, tank tops and leggings minus shopper’s guilt. Some famous fans of LnA include Kate Moss, Rachel Bilson, and Megan Fox, just in case you needed further incentive to check it out.
Monday, July 12th – Friday, July 16th. 9am – 6pm. 6344 Arizona Circle, Los Angeles. CASH ONLY. lnaclothing.com
-Rakhee Bhatt
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You could spend your lunch hour debating between Subway or a too-expensive-but-worth-it tub of lentil salad at Joan’s on Third. Or you can go Shopping at the Billion Dollar Babes two day Cocktails and Couture sale, being held for a few hours today and tomorrow at their 3rd Street showroom.
In an effort to capture a more stylish, sophisticated crowd, the sample sale company is changing directions with the on-line sales for which they’re primarily known. There’s about to be a whole lot of really amazing, highly-curated vintage, a slew of old Chanel and shoes from the likes of Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin. And this live-action sale is only a preview of what’s to come on the web.
At the sale, expect to find fifty late-model vintage Louis Vuitton bags (many of which come in the patent leather vernis variety), vintage Chanel bags and baubles and Hermes watches. Vintage is priced at fair market value. But summer season pieces from the likes of Valentino, Alexander McQueen, Lela Rose, Alexander Wang and Missoni are at least 65 percent off in-store retail.
Other goodies include two hundred pairs of Tom Ford shades, each priced at $99, and fringed heels by Sergio Rossi ($289) that we were seriously debating taking home even though we’d probably get our gas shut off (who needs hot water when you have hot shoes?).
And FYI, the showroom mirror made us look skinnier than we’ve ever been in real life (day dreams don’t count). So feel free to chow down before your trip and know that it won’t actually depress you until much later that evening.
Tuesday, June 29 and Wednesday, June 30. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 5979 W. 3rd St., Suite 203, Los Angeles. billiondollarbabes.com
[mappress]Photo: Our Sergio Rossi dream shoes, which are $289 at the Billion Dollar Babes sale. Coincidentally, the foot candy is currently going for $769 from $1,295 on Sergio Rossi’s website.
Though most people who make movies in this town hate her entertainment scion father, we love Kimberly Ovitz. So much so that we sat down with her for a feature last year. And tomorrow, the talented designer is closing out some past season stock— with prices starting at a meager $10.
That’s a far cry from the $500ish her killer dresses, blouses and pants usually cost. We’re there.
Saturday, June 26. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2601 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica. kimberlyovitz.com
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There are few things that are legitimately worth leaving home for. One is a fantastic meal, preferably with a handsome gentleman who foots the bill. The other is an open bar. And then, of course, you have your discounted designer shopping extravaganzas that, no matter how high your level of laziness, you should move your ass for.
Such is this Thursday’s sample sale at Santa Monica discount emporium Trunk Show LA. Their duds are usually up to 75 percent off. But for one night only, laid back brands including Monrow, J Brand and Work Custom are an astounding 90 percent off retail. Craziness.
And you can kill multiple birds here — there’s complimentary food and alcohol. We’re guessing you won’t find your prince charming shopping for ladies jeans. But then again, you won’t find him sitting on your couch either.
Thursday, June 17. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. 2430 Main St., Santa Monica. 310-396-3344. trunkshowla.com
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L.A.-based vintage fashion website Chic & You Shall Find is holding a bricks-and-mortar sale this Saturday — the first physical sale of its short life — featuring cool vintage finds for around 50 percent off what they are online.
Entry is $3 for early birds between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., and $1 between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Proceeds will go to benefit art organization Los Angeles Nomadic Division (LAND). And you’ve gotta show up to get the deals — the sale won’t be online.
1203 S. La Jolla Ave., Los Angeles
Photo courtesy of Chic & You Shall Find.
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Strap down your weaves, ladies. Monique Lhuillier is having another one of her killer downtown sample sales on June 27, with both bridal and ready to wear priced up to 90 percent off retail.
The rules of this sale are the same as the rest: Gear is sold as is, no alterations, no appointments, first come, first serve, all sales are final. Think of it as the Seinfeld soup Nazi, only with wedding dresses.
You should probably get to this way early to reserve your spot in line. Or wear sharp rings that can inconspicuously double as brass knuckles.
We kid, we kid. Violence is never the answer, especially when dirt cheap $10,000 wedding dresses are concerned.
Besides, blood-covered baubles feel so last season.
Sunday, June 27. 1201 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. moniquelhuillier.com
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