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ShopTheSales: Los Angeles July 14-20, 2008

Beckley
What: Sale. 30% off Zac Posen, Veronique Branquinho and more.
When: Ongoing. Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 12-5pm
Where: 8620 Melrose (310) 652-3500

Feature
What: Sale. Up to 50% off Wayne, Mint Jodi Arnold and more.
When: From 7/17, Mon-Fri 10:30am-6:30pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun by appointment
Where: 11958 San Vicente Blvd Brentwood (310) 826-6600

Flight 001
What: 30%-75% off stylish travel bags and accessories
When: Monday-Sunday 11am-6pm
Where: 8235 W Third St (323) 966-0001

Foley + Corinna
What: Sample Sale. Up to 80% off handbags and clothing.
When: 7/19-7/20 Saturday-Sunday 11am-7pm
Where: 8117 Melrose Ave (323) 944-0169

Intuition
What: Sale
When: Mon-Sun 10am-5pm
Where: 10581 W Pico Blvd (310) 234-8442

Milk
What: Sale. 40% off Loeffler Randall, Mike & Chris, Elizabeth and James and more.
When: Monday-Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday 12-6pm
Where: 8209 W. Third St (323) 951-0330

Nordstrom
What: Anniversary Sale.
When: July 18-August 3
Where: Online and in stores

Post 26
What: Sale. Up to 70% off 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, Derek Lam and more.
When: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm
Where: 225 26th St #35 Santa Monica (310) 451-0950

The ProportionofBlu
What: Sample Sale. Up to 80% off designer jeans. Print this flyer to receive $5 off your first pair of jeans.
When: 7/18-7/19 Friday 2-6pm, Saturday 12-6pm
Where: 1305 Main Street #B Venice

Rumor
What: Sale. 30%-70% off Karen Zambos, Vivienne Westwood and more.
When: 7/17-7/20 Thursday-Sunday 10am-7pm
Where: 13325 Ventura Blvd Sherman Oaks

The Way We Wore
What: Biannual Sale. 50% off vintage Chanel, Moschino, Yves Saint Laurent and more.
When: 7/14-8/10 Tuesday-Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday 12-6pm
Where: 334 S. La Brea Ave (323) 937-0878

Oooh La, Rue La La!

Rue La La is still another exclusive invitation only shopping site. It’s a sister site of Smartbargains.com, Loehmann’s online site.

Previous sales featured Chloe, Prada, Lagos and Juicy Couture. The current sale is Elie Tahari and is ending today at 12 noon. Upcoming sales are Hanky Panky (starting today at 11AM EDT), Miu Miu and Carmen Marc Valvo.

I hear their customer service is excellent. During the Chloe sale in April, shoppers received bouquets of tulips as a thank you for doing business with them!

If you’d like an invite, just leave a comment below with your email address and I’ll send you one. I’ll be super busy at work all day so there might be a slight delay in sending out invites.

Update: I will be out of town through July 13 and may not have online access during this period. I’ll be temporarily closing invite requests until I return. Thanks!
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Editor’s Closet: Still Another Online Sample Sale Site

There’s a new kid on the private online sample sale block: Editor’s Closet. The site offers established and “up and coming” brands at 30% and 75% off retail price. The sale events will last from a few hours to 2/3 days.

Right now, Editor’s Closet is holding a sale on Gustto handbags and clutches at up to 68% off retail. And if you enter promo code “JuliBGustto” you’ll get an additional $30 off. Be forewarned that leather goods are final sale items. And shipping is a flat $12.

As usual, if you need invites, let me know!

Weekend Sample Sales in Los Angeles

Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale
What: Up to 50% off retail prices on Clutches, Markets, Morning-Afters (classic and mini), and more
When: June 7 Saturday 10am-6pm
Where: 2321 Observatory Ave., b/t Los Feliz Blvd. & Cromwell Ave., Los Feliz (646-420-1475)

James Perse Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 80% off retail on men’s, women’s, and children’s
When: June 7 Saturday 9am-pm
Where: Siren Studios, 6063 W. Sunset Blvd., b/t N. Gower St. & La Baig Ave., Hollywood

Deener Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 80% off retail prices on denim
When: June 5-7 Thursday-Friday 11am-7pm; Saturday 11am-4pm
Where: Circus Gallery, 7065 Lexington Ave., b/t N. La Brea & N. Sycamore Aves., Hollywood (323-962-8506)

BCBG, Ella Moss, Splendid Sample/Overstock Sale
What: 40%-70% off retail on last seasons overruns
When: Saturday June 7 10am-4pm
Where: Marriott Residence Hotel, 1177 S. Beverly Dr., at Pico Blvd., Los Angeles.

Paul Frank Summer Warehouse Sale
What: 30%-60% on signature hoodies, tees, hats, bottoms, accessories and more for guys, gals and kids
When: June 6-7, Friday 9am-7pm; Saturday 9am-4pm
Where: 960 W. 16th St., Costa Mesa

[via Daily Candy and Bargains LA]

The Top Secret Online Sample Sale Site

The internet is fast becoming the venue du jour for sample sales. Another private online sample sale website to join the fray is The Top Secret. Discounts are up to 75% off retail and each designer sale runs 1-3 days. Top Button members get first dibs in joining this invitation-only sample sale shopping site and, of course, I registered immediately. Let me know if you need an invite and I’ll send one your way.

After the jump, take a peek at the upcoming sales.
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Rock & Republic Sample Sale

This is a huge sale you won’t want to miss: Rock & Republic is having a sample sale this weekend!

Get 50-80% off womens, mens, kids, denim, tops, outerwear & accessories from Spring 2008 and previous seasons.

Event Dates and Times:
Friday-Saturday, 6/6-6/7 9am-7pm
Sunday, 6/8 9am-6pm

Location:
Sony Studios, Stage 9
10202 W. Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
(entrance is on Overland)

No handbags or bags allowed in sale
Cash or Credit only

Some tips if you plan to shop the sale:
Make sure you get there early or prepare to wait in line. Sony Studios limits entry based on capacity. And because there were thousands of people in attendance last year, they could only accomodate a certain number of people at the same time.

Know your size before going because the fitting rooms can get over crowded.

Last year, jeans were $80-$100, jackets were $50, shirts were $5-$20 and there was a 20 item limit on denim. Last year, if you paid cash, sales tax was waived and if you were wearing Rock & Republic, you got a coupon for something (not sure what, since my friend wasn’t wearing R&R then). I’m not sure if all these will remain the same this year but these could be a good measure of what to expect.

Who’s going?

DVF on Hautelook.com

If you can’t make it to the DVF sample sale in New York City or aren’t willing to brave the crowds, then you might want to hit up Hautelook.com instead. Sure the choices aren’t as extensive (there are 63 items on sale, 5 already sold out), but the convenience can’t be beat. The prices seem to be better too even though the NYC sample sale discounts are advertised at up to 75% off and Hautelook’s are up to 60% off. Wrap dresses are $130-148 (reportedly $175 at the NYC sample sale), regular dresses are $114-$150, pants are $106-$100, blazers are $146, jackets are $170, pants are $110, tops are $76-79. Sure, the prices are not chump change in this faltering economy but Diane Von Furstenberg does know how to make incredibly flattering clothing so they are well worth it, especially now that they’re discounted.

Yes, after being peeved yesterday about not getting my dutch wrap dress, I’m singing a different tune today. That’s because I spotted a dutch wrap dress in a different and much better print, which I tried on at Barneys New York last week but which was only 40% off. I thought it fit really well on me so when I spotted it on Hautelook, I didn’t hesitate to get it.

The DVF sale on Hautelook ends later tonight. You might also want to check out the Rich & Skinny sale today, Love Yaya tomorrow, Velvet on Friday and Splendid on Monday. If you aren’t a member yet, let me know if you need an invitation to join.

Sample Sales in L.A.: Ksubi, Robert Rodriguez, Billion Dollar Babes, Erica Davis and Kale

There are several interesting sample sales this week in Los Angeles. I wish I took off today to go to the Robert Rodriguez sample sale. I hope they’ll have some leftover on Saturday!

Billion Dollar Babes
What: Wholesale or below prices on La Perla, Tohy Cohen, SOciety for Rational and more. James Jeans $80 (from $185), Oliver Peoples Harlot sunglasses $130 (from $340), complimentary cocktails, hair styling and nail touch ups
When: May 31, Saturday 9am-5pm (323) 933-8840. RSVP at www.billiondollarbabes.com
Where: Smashbox Studios 1011 N. Fuller Avenue West Hollywood

Erica Davies
What: More than 50% off the spring collection
When: May 31, Saturday 9am-3pm (323) 585-6580
Where: 5140 Pacific Blvd, Vernon

Kale
What: 50%-75% off
When: May 30, Friday 10am-4pm
Where: Cooper Building 860 S. Los Angeles Street Suite 312

Ksubi
What: Sample sale, featuring men’s and women’s denim, fashion and sunglasses
When: May 29-30, Thursday and Friday 9am-5pm
Where: Cooper Building 860 S. Los Angeles Street #529 Los Angeles

Robert Rodriguez
What: Pre-spring, spring and summer goods start at $25. Full, high-waist black and white skirts, once more than $300, now $40 to $50. Vibrant sheer chiffon tops were more than $250, now $25 to $55. Come early and bring cash.
When: May 28-31, Wednesday through Saturday 10am-5pm
Where: Cooper Building 860 S. Los Angeles Street 5th Floor Los Angeles

Gilt Groupe Sale This Week

Take a look at what’s on sale at Gilt Groupe this week. I’m curious to see what the styles and prices will be like for the Rebecca Minkoff sale on Thursday. I’ll definitely be checking it out. By the way, if you’re not yet a member yet and need to gain access to this private online shopping site, just leave a comment with your e-mail address and I’ll send you an invite.

Pssst! Have You Heard About Regent’s Secret?

I’m always on the lookout for a good deal. My shopping motto is “Why pay full price if you don’t have to?” So I was quite excited when when the folks from Regent’s Secret got in touch with me about their private, invitation only shopping site that offers up to 70% off retail prices on designer clothing. They’ve already featured Joe’s Jeans, Dolce and Gabbana, ABS, Ed Hardy and many others.

What is unique about Regent’s Secret from other online sale sites is that they have “Warehouse Sale” items from past sales where you can get even more savings up to 90% off. Pretty party frocks by ABS $175-$290 and up are now $32-$50.

You can also refer your friends to join and earn 5% in cash or credit from their puchases.

I’ve got invites to share so click on this link now to be part of this exclusive group!