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Are YOU the next Smashbox Beauty Superstar? May 8th, Hollywood

Pitch your idea to the Smashbox team this Thursday May 8th at the Sephora.com in Hollywood you could win a trip to Hollywood and $5000 of Smashbox cosmetics!

6801 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood CA 90028
12 - 4pm

Meet Smashbox founders Dean and Davis and Smashbox makeup artist Charlie from 1:30 - 4pm. Pitch your idea for a new beauty product in person! If you can't make it in person on Thursday you also enter online.

See the Smashbox site for more info.

LA's Retailer to the Stars, Lisa Kline Launches Kids and Mens Shopping Sites

If you can't make the trip out to LA's famed Robertson Boulevard, you can still shop online at one of three websites from Lisa Kline where the A-list celeb style trends start.  The main site LisaKline.com has expanded to include kids and mens.

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Fashion Elements Shopping Event - May 17th, West Hollywood

Fashion Elements Shopping Extravaganza
Saturday, May 17th, 2008 from Noon to 5 pm
Pacific Design Center – Conference Center,
8687 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069
On site parking is available.  Enter on San Vicente.

The Warehouse Denim Sample Sale - Febuary 2 - 3rd, Orange County

The Warehouse Denim Sample Sale

VIP sample sale

Saturday February 2, 2008
10AM -  4PM
$15 Presale ticket, $25 at the door.


RSVP sample sale

Sunday February 3, 2008
10AM -  4PM
Free admission with RSVP or $5 at the door.

RSVP and ticket purchase info

Both sales located at:

Sheraton Park Hotel

At the Anaheim Resort
Park Plaza Ballroom
1855 South Harbor Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92802

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OC shoppers, if you are a serious denim fan, this is the sale for you. This weekend is the mega denim sample sale with prices at below wholesale. The merchandise includes overproduced styles and cancelled orders from department stores.

 

Apartment 3's Denim & Jewelry Sale

Denim Sample sale - Gold Sign (Citizens of Humanity)

Sunday January 13
1pm-7pm.
1855 Industrial Street #103
Los Angeles CA 90021

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Apartment 3 is the is a store and production company specializing in the promotion of independent artists and designers.

Now  located in the LA Arts District Apartment-3 is hosting a doubly irresistable sale...jewelry and denim!

The sale will  include  jewelry by  Ailleurs/0y1 hundreds of their Gold Sign (Citizens of Humanity) jeans, at $50 each!

Other denim lines to be announced. DJs and Mimosas served all day.

www. apartment-3.com

Dolce & Gabbana Sample Sale, October 20, Los Angeles

WHEN: Saturday October 20, 2007     9am -5pm

WHERE: W Los Angeles Westwood
930 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024

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If you are a D & G fan you won't want to miss this sale. Billion Dollar Babes has rounded up designs for men and women from Dolce & Gabbana at this one day sale. Save up to  80%. The sale will be held at the W Hotel, Westwood.

Remember, you must RSVP to attend the event. Platinum and Gold Billion Dollar Babes members can gain early entry.

 

9am entry     BDB Platinum Members only (Become a Member HERE)

10am entry     BDB Gold Members only (Become a Member HERE)

11am entry     General Entry (All Welcome)

Christian Louboutin Live at Saks - Thurs Oct 18th, Beverly Hills

To kick off  the new face of Saks' shoe boutique, Christian Louboutin will make an exclusive and rare appearance to meet the adoring (and passionate!) fans of his renowned red-soled shoes. Monsieur Louboutin will be signing his customers' favorite pair of Louboutin heels!

Thursday, October 18, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
            
Saks Fifth Avenue,  9600 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA

Christian Louboutin launched his now infamous luxury shoe brand in 1992 with a boutique in Paris.  Today  women around the world adore Christian Louboutin shoes for their sexy luxrious styles. Celebs including Nicole Kidman, Catherine Deneuve, Cameron Diaz, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kirsten Dunst, Angelina Jolie, and Gwen Stefani are all fans of these lust-worty soles. 

See the latest collection at Christian Louboutin at Saks Fifth Avenue

Also visit the Christian Louboutin website at christianlouboutin.fr

 

Chloe Handbags up to 70% off - Billion Dollar Babes One Day Sale, Friday Sept 7th

Friday Sept 7th.

5979 West 3rd Street Suite 203
Los Angeles, CA 90036

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Angelinos you won't want to miss this event if you are a Chloe fan. This sale almost seems to good to be true! If you've been coveting a Chloe handbag, but couldn't bear the hefty price tag, now is your chance.

I won't be surprised if a few die-hard shoppers will be camped out overnight for first dibs! Or even  hop on a Jet Blue flight especially for the sale.

Just thank the girls at Billion Dollar Babes.

Don't forget, an RSVP is essential.

KPR hosts a Sample Sale - July 13th & 14th, Los Angeles

When: Friday, July 13, 10 am - 6 pm and Saturday, July 14, 12 – 6 pm

Where: KPR Showroom, 8053 W 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90048.   Google map

Don't miss this sale....KPR is hosting a sample sale featuring 50-75% off retail from LA's hottest designers that are coveted by your favorite celebs.  Stop on by  for some fabulous finds!

Hot buys include:

Just Johnson—shorts, jumpers, skirts and dresses seen on Hollywood’s most stylist  starlets and sold at finer boutiques and department stores.

Just Johnson's website.

Modern Adornment—chic and sophisticated, fine jewelry including earrings, bangles, necklaces, and rings.

Modern Adornment website

twenty two shoes—drop-dead designs handcrafted in Italy, men’s and women’s sandals, shoes and boots that cannot be matched in comfort.

Twentytwo shoes website

Wilen Sample Sale, Sunday June 10th - Los Angeles

When: Sunday June 10th, 11am - 3pm.

Where: 10958 Pico Blvd #3, Los Angeles, 90064. Located at Veteran and Pico, upstairs from Maytag. (310)441-1050.

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Wilen, the collection designed by native Angeleno designer Brooke Wilen is having a sample sale. Inspired by vintage flea market finds, Wilen's designs are created from the finest and most luxurious Italian yarns.

For more info see Wilen's website

Fashion Co-Op Designer Sale - Los Angeles

So Cal's most fabulous shopping event is this Saturday. The Fashion Co-op will feature designer denim starting at $80, Free Thi Cosmetics lush lashes eyelash applications, Free Tab Energy beverage bar, Aaneta Handbags at $100, Hovey Lee fabulous cocktail rings for $35 and much more. SoCal girls don't miss this must see event!

Saturday, June 3, 2006

Santa Monica Civic
1855 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
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VIP:  10am-1pm
General Admission:  1pm-5pm

VIP Shopping Preview: $13
General Admission: $3 with RSVP
or $5 at the DOOR

Fashion Co-op Website

***Due to restrictions by the City of Santa Monica, small animals will not be permitted inside the Santa Monica Civic. Our sincerest apologies.

Fall and Winter Sale at Sterling Capricio

February 4th - February 10th.

Up to 50% off clothing and accessories.

Fall and Winter Sale at Sterling Capricio

February 4th - February 10th.

Up to 50% off clothing and accessories.

Example of items on sale: Cashmere dresses and tops, stunning Alpaca
coats, cocktail dresses, red carpet-worthy evening dresses.

Free parking.

Store hours 11am-7pm.

Sterling Capricio Boutique
1174 S. La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles
323-931-0889

www.sterlingcapricio.com

Billion Dollar Babes - Los Angeles

Saturday December 3, 2005
8am-6pm

Quixote Studios
1011 North Fuller Ave.
Los Angeles CA, 90046

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The designer line up for the Los Angeles Billion Dollar Babes event includes something for everyone on your holiday gift list. Mark your calendar for this don’t miss event. RSVP is required for entrance.

www.billiondollarbabes.com

FOR THE BABES - up to 80% off:

Agent Provocateur, Catherine Malandrino, Chip and Pepper, Gsus, Jalda, James Jeans, Michelle Mason, Mimi Turner Handbags, Oliver Peoples, Petro Zillia, Salt Jeans, Tashia, T-Bags, Ted Baker, Theory and William B

FOR THE BLOKES - up to 80% off:

Ben Sherman, Chip and Pepper, Eisbar, Gsus, Rosasen,Ted Baker, Teenage Millionaire, Theory

FOR THE KIDS - up to 80% off:
Amber Hagen, Ettie and Kid Cosmic

RSVPs close at 4pm on Friday December 2nd for this event.

Cash and major credit cards accepted.
PLEASE NOTE: Photo ID is required for all credit card payments.

photo courtesy of Billion Dollar Babes

Orange County Fashion Co-Op Designer Sale

Saturday, December 3 , 2005
10am - 1pm: VIP Shopping Preview
1pm - 5pm: Event open to the Public

Shark Club
841 Baker St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

VIP Shopping Preview - $12 each
Limited number of VIP tickets available

Regular Admission:
$3 with RSVP, $5 at the door

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(all ages welcome)

Fashion Co-Op gathers the the most talented and hard to find emerging designers and brings them together in one must-see event that you simply cannot pass up. Shop for yourself,  it’s never too early to begin shopping for holiday wear for your “must-look-fabulous cocktail parties”. And oh yes, don’t forget gift shopping for friends and family too!

Browse and buy from over 100 of So. Cal’s most talented emerging designers. The spot for this event will be the infamous Smashbox Studios in Los Angeles. All items will be 40 - 80% off retail prices.

If you want to get an early preview of the goods at Fashion Co-Op you can attend the special VIP shopping preview three hours before the public is invited to attend. At the VIP sale you’ll be treated to a complimentary breakfast, beverages, and other sweet treats to fuel your shopping stamina for first dibs on all of the excellent deals.

VIP Shopping Preview - $15 each
Limited number of VIP tickets available

Regular Admission:
$3 with RSVP, $5 at the door

www.fashioncoop.com

photo courtesy: fashion co-op

Los Angeles Fashion Co-Op Designer Sale

Saturday, November 19, 2005
10am - 1pm: VIP Shopping Preview
1pm - 5pm: Event open to the Public

Smashbox Studios
8538 Warner Drive
Culver City, CA 90232

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(all ages welcome)

Fashion Co-Op gathers the the most talented and hard to find emerging designers and brings them together in one must-see event that you simply cannot pass up. Shop for yourself,  it’s never too early to begin shopping for holiday wear for your “must-look-fabulous cocktail parties”. And oh yes, don’t forget gift shopping for friends and family too!

Browse and buy from over 100 of So. Cal’s most talented emerging designers. The spot for this event will be the infamous Smashbox Studios in Los Angeles. All items will be 40 - 80% off retail prices.

If you want to get an early preview of the goods at Fashion Co-Op you can attend the special VIP shopping preview three hours before the public is invited to attend. At the VIP sale you’ll be treated to a complimentary breakfast, beverages, and other sweet treats to fuel your shopping stamina for first dibs on all of the excellent deals.

VIP Shopping Preview - $15 each
Limited number of VIP tickets available

Regular Admission:
$3 with RSVP, $5 at the door

www.fashioncoop.com

photo courtesy: fashion  co-op

The Red Carpet Boutique

Thursday November 10, 2005
6 -10pm

Roosevelt Hotel
7000 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028

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The Red Carpet Boutiques's second event, will be held at the glamorous and historic Hollywood Roosevelt hotel in Hollywood. Put on your red carpet best, the velvet ropes will be in place. You'll be treated like a star as hor d'oeuvres by Star Chef Jeff Armstrong will be passed on silver platters while you shop.

More than 500 guests will include LA's style savvy celebs, media, socialites and trend-setters will stroll the red carpet.. Guests can shop more than 40 cutting-edge designers, nibble on hor d'oeuvres, sip complimentary cocktails by Fiji, Izze and Jake's Fault Wine. When you need a bit of pampering  you'll be able to  unwind at the plush mobile spa, and receive complimentary cosmetic, health and wellness make-overs.

Shop for a worthy cause. This is a charity shopping event benefiting the Step Up Women's Network. Step Up Women's Network is a nonprofit, membership organization dedicated to strengthening community resources for women and girls. Through hands-on community service, mentoring, and fundraising for women’s health and critical issues, STEP UP educates and activates its membership to ensure that women and girls have the tools they need to create a better future.

http://www.redcarpetboutiquela.com/

The Dock Downtown's October Warehouse Sample Sale

Saturday, Oct 8 & Sunday, Oct 9 from 10-4 pm
and Monday, Oct 10- Friday, Oct 14 from 11-5pm 

The Dock Downtown's (10,000 square foot warehouse)
1481 E. Fourth Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033

10% off already greatly reduced custom order sofas and sectionals! Order now to get delivery before Thanksgiving.  Plus up to 80% off retail on wood furniture, decorative accessories, gifts, lighting, tabletop, bedding & textiles, 50% off select upholstered floor samples!

Sign up to snag your free V.I.P invite at www.thedockdowntown.com.

The Stylish Girl Sale

Saturday October 1, 2005 10am – 5pm

EVENT LOCATION: 610 21st Street, Santa Monica, CA 90402

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The Stylish Girl Sale will includedesigners such as Louis Verdad, Beautiful People, Rachel Pally, Park Vogel, Chalc, Original Penquin, & Eva Franco. Items will include must have items including:  cozy cashmere sweaters, adorable sweats & hoodies, Jeans, Balenciaga-inspired Handbags, Piper’s Antique Jewelry & Jackie D’s Belts.

Join us for a ONE DAY ONLY sale at 30%-60% off retail prices.

PAYMENT: Visa/MC/Cash, No Checks Please

www.TheStylishGirl.com

Celebrate Lacoste with Jeanery

Sunday September 25, 2005
2 - 7pm

7007 Friars Road Store 220
San Diego, CA 92108
619 295.7330

Join the Jeanery to celebrate the Lacoste Fall 2005 Collection with music by Adventures in Hi-Fi by Mr. Pink and Mr. Rooster. Drinks provided by Bacardi San Diego's Finest Collection Of European, Japanese And English Jeanswear! Jeanery Carries Full Collections Including Footwear And Accsesories.

www.jeanery.net
 

Jalian for Katrina Relief

Tuesday evening Sept 2oth 2005 @ 7:30pm

Hollywood Trading Company
7383 Bevelry Blvd, Los Angeles

Jalian  a surfer and sustainable designer  who you may have read about in the New York Times or French Vogue. Jalian and his tribe reside in California's central coast town of Los Osos. Jalian has recenlty returned from Indonesia is supporting this victims of Katrina  along with The Hollywood Trading Company, Prive/Ona Spa, Fiji Water, Stella Artois, Café Tartine, Stockholm Kristall, POM, Buddha’s Belly, THE MINT & A Taste of the Goddess to help rebuild the lives of those affected. 

Jalian just launched a similar event in Japan  where he and his “tribe” successfully raised enough money to rebuild a village of 30 plus families in a small village in Indonesia hit by the Tsunami.  He physically went there to help rebuild and give them the tools to do it!   Please come out to support JALIAN’s contributions.  The Travel Channel has been documenting Jalian and they will be filming the event that evening.   

Jalian's site: www.Jalian.net

Please rsvp to rsvp@landerspr.com or call 323.871.9707.

Find Outlet Sample Sale @ H.D. Buttercup

September  29 – October  2   
Hours: Thurs -Sun 10AM-7PM

Now SoCal shoppers can enjoy  the same mind-blowing prices and labels from New York's  favorite  "outlet-boutique” , Find Outlet in NYC.  Luxe  denim labels will include men’s and women’s styles from Antik, Yanuk, Taverniti, Joe’s, Duarte, and Kasil.  Other labels include Betsey Johnson, LaRok, Lotta, C Label, and Mella, will feature tanks, t-shirts, cords, and jackets.

Prices  marked down from retail 50%-80% off. 

Find Outlet has been the epitome of “Sample Sale Heaven” for over 6 years in NY.  New York Magazine said “…to leave our talons at home”, when going to Find Outlet.

H.D. Buttercup is the latest mecca of home design in Los Angeles, serving the gap between customers who are buying mass produced furniture and those purchasing from a design center.  With a gargantuan inventory of unique, high-end home fashions, it is a true destination shopping experience.  Find Outlet is located within H.D. Buttercup.

Location:  H.D. Buttercup 3225 Helms Ave., LA, CA 90034 (310)945-5054

Directions

www.findoutlet.com

H.D. Buttercup

Fred Segal Sale

Begins Wednesday September 28

Be sure to mark your calendars or book a flight on JetBlue asap. Fred Segal's annual sale begins Wednesday Sept 28th and runs for 2-1/2 weeks or until sold out.


The entire Fred Segal Center will be on sale. The Ron Herman store starts at 50% off then to 66% off and finally 75% off  (you have to buy three things to get the 66% and 75% off).

Location: Fred Segal Center - 8100 Melrose Ave, W. Hollywood, CA 90046.  
M-Sat, 10am-7pm, Sun, 12pm-6pm.

Directions and Map

A little retail history:  The original Ron Herman store is located at the Fred Segal Center on Melrose Avenue.  In 1976, Ron purchased the Melrose location, changed the name to Ron Herman, and started to build it into the retail landmark it is today.

Also, if you haven't heard the new and completely fabulous Ron Herman online shop has launched! The sale will also be offered online for those of you who won't be in LA on the 28th.

www.ronherman.com

Billion Dollar Babes

Saturday September 10, 2005.

8am-6pm                                             
The Hollywood Palladium
6215 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood CA, 90028

A veritable instutition in LA,this Sample Sale is not to be missed. Billion Dollar Babes has all of the right stuff and your fave labels including: FOR THE BABES - up to 80% off: Abandon, Alex Gore Browne, Allison Burns, Amy Tangerine, Black Halo, Carolina Bucci, Ceila Wise, C-Label, Corey Lynn Calter, Salt, Michelle Mason and many others.

An RSVP is required, you must register at:

www.billiondollarbabes.com

(image courtesy of Billion Dollar Babes)