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It's time to get economically fashionable! If you have a limitless budget, curse congrats to you. However, for most people, it's impossible to have a wardrobe full of in-style designer brands unless you are A) in extreme credit card debt B) married to a designer or have some badass connections or C) have the inside scoop on sample sales! Wahoo! We're gonna help you with that.

With the help of the brilliant Mizhattan, we've gathered a variety of vital dates so get your pen out!

Opening Ceremony

Location: 148 Lafayette St. (b/w Howard & Grand)

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• 12/14 – 12/19 – More Sample Sale Mania, and we bet you a Prada pump you won’t find any deals better than this. Catherine Malandrino Winter Sample Sale with items marked down 80% below retail price; Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, (M 10-8, T-W 8-8); S. Miller for Twelve8Twelve; 580 Broadway, Suite 1200, (12/16 – 12/19, 10-6); 30-75% off accessories at the Be&D sample sale; 35 West 36th Street, 10th Floor West, (12/17-12/18, 9-7); 80% off lookbook and presentation samples from Hanii Y – also it’s her first sample sale, go girlfriend; 632 West 28th Street, 4th Floor; (12/17-12/20, 12-6).

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Hayden-Harnett
NoLita
253 Elizabeth Street
(Cross streets: Prince St. & E. Houston St.)
(212) 334-2247
‎ www.haydenharnett.com
Price Range: Meduim-High

What do you get when you mix a computer programmer from upstate New York with a wannabe rock star from the south? You get the duo and real life couple Toni Hayden and Ben Harnett better known as Hayden-Harnett. Featured in fashion magazines, on Gossip Girl and spotted down the runway during New York's fashion week, Hayden Harnett is getting plenty of exposure. With a store in NoLita and their main headquarters in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, this duo seems to have the accessories world in their clutch.

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• 10/29- Join La Perla representatives for the launch of the company's new bridal corsetry and sleepwear collection. Saks Fifth Avenue. 611 Fifth Ave., at 50th St., bridal salon, fifth fl. (212-753-4000); 5–7.

• 10/29- Meet Vogue's Grace Coddington at Clic Gallery, where she'll be signing copies of her book Catwalk Cats. A portion of the book's proceeds will be donated to the Animal Rescue Fund. Call 212-966-2766 to preorder a copy. Clic Gallery, 255 Centre St., nr. Broome St.; 7 p.m.

• 10/29- Meet Bobbi Brown at her new beauty counter at Bloomingdale's. She'll share her signature tips and techniques from noon to 1:30 p.m., and for the rest of the afternoon her Global Beauty Team will be giving complimentary makeup lessons. Bloomingdale's, 1000 Third Ave., at 59th St., (212-705-2055); noon–6. Call to reserve a space.

• 10/29- Get a complimentary skin consultation and mini-facial at Bloomingdale's with NIA24 and Space NK. Dermatologist Dr. Ariel Ostad will be sharing tips for undoing past — and preventing future — damage to the skin. NIA24 will donate 20 percent of product sales at the event to the American Cancer Society. Bloomingdale's, 1000 Third Ave., at 59th St. (212-705-2772); 5–8. Call to reserve an appointment.

• 10/29- Check out the new Chanel cosmetics counter at Bloomingdale's. Makeup artist Kate Lee will be on-hand for consultations and Alexa Chung will stop by to D.J. for a portion of the evening. Sip Champagne as you beautify. Bloomingdale's. 1000 Third Ave., at 59th St.; Consultations (5–8), Alexa Chung (7:30–8:30).

• 10/29- Leather bags are up to 70 percent off at the Carlos Falchi sample sale. 260 W. 39th St., nr. Seventh Ave., seventh fl.; W–Th (10–7).

• 10/29- Merchandise is up to 80 percent off at the Yves Saint Laurent friends-and-family sale. 260 Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., nr. Sixth Ave., fourth fl. W–Th (8–8), F (8–2).

• 10/29- Clothing and accessories for boys and girls are up to 75 percent off at the Bonpoint sample sale. Baby coats are $70 to $180 (originally $180 to $450), girls' cardigans and pullovers are $55 (originally $155), boys' pants are $60 (originally $150), and shoes are $35 to $80 (originally $150 to $260). Please note, no strollers allowed on premises. 260 Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., nr. Sixth Ave., fifth fl. W (8–7), Th (8–3).

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• 7/30 Anya Hindmarch Friends and Family Sample Sale, Anya Hindmarch, 115 Greene Street, NYC 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

• 7/30 Lauren Luke Makeup Launch, Sephora, 5 Times Square, 42nd Street btwn. 7th and 8th Avenues, NYC 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

• 7/30 Take 50 to 75 percent off discounted and current beauty brands at the Space NK sale. 99 Greene St., nr. Spring St.; 217 Columbus Ave., nr. 69th St.; Th–S (8–9).

• 7/30 Shop deep discounts at the Daryl K and Kerrigan sample sale. 21 Bond St., nr. Lafayette St. (212-529-8790); Th (11–8), F–S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

• Through 7/31 Denim is 20 percent off and all separates and accessories are 40 percent off at True Boutique. Free on-site hemming for all jeans purchases. 278 Mott St., nr. Houston St. (212-431-7709); T–S (noon–7), Su (noon–6).

• Through 7/31 Summer inventory is 60 percent off at First Among Equals. 177 Orchard St., nr. Stanton St. (212-253-2202); M–F (1–9), S–Su (noon–8).

• Through 7/31 Lingerie, swimwear, and ready-to-wear is up to 60 percent off at La Perla.

• Through 7/31 Spring apparel from Rachel Comey, Chronicles of Never, Henrik Vibskov, and more is 30 percent off at Assembly. 174 Ludlow St., nr. Stanton St. (212-253-5393); daily, noon–9.

• Through 7/31 All vintage clothing, footwear, accessories, and summer-collection merchandise is 30 to 70 percent off at the Zachary's Smile sale. 317 Lafayette St., nr. Bleecker St. (212-965-8248); M–S (noon–8), Su (noon–7). 9 Greenwich Ave., nr. Christopher St. (212-924-0604); M–S (11–8), Su (noon–7).

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7/1
Eberjey Sample Sale. Shoreham Hotel, Skylight Conference Room, 33 West 55th St (btwn. 5th and 6th), NYC. 9AM-7PM.

7/1
Skinny Dip at the Soho House, 29-35 Ninth Avenue, NYC. Soho House presents New York's sexiest poolside lounge where fashion meets performance meets DJ sets under the stars. International designers show looks from their summer collections so against a backdrop of dance, opera, hip hop, burlesque, cabaret, pop, performance art, comedy, and synchronized swimming. Featured designers include Juliette Longuet, Diane von Furstenberg and La Perla. Starts 8PM.

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• 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  John Varvatos and John Allan Event, 122 Spring Street at Greene Street, NYC We're opening the doors just for you! Please join John Varvatos and John Allan for an evening of style in Soho. Complimentary scotch tasting by Balvenie and hors d'oeuvres by Thalassa Restaurant. As our guest, you will receive 20% off your purchase. An RSVP is essential. Please RSVP to johnvarvatos_soho@vfc.com

• 6:30PM – 9:00 PM
  Stop by La Perla's shopping event to preview their spring 2009 collection, where dancer Beatriz Stix-Brunell will perform. Receive 25 percent off all purchases during the event. 93 Greene St., nr. Prince St. (212-219-099)RSVP to rsvp@laperlafashions.com

• Ongoing
  Privé Salon is capitalizing on the jobless hopefuls by offering clientele the Interview Prep Package. Get a haircut, blowout, and manicure or eyebrow shaping for $95. After every mini-makeover Privé will forward résumés to job-placement specialist John Warren. 310 W. Broadway, nr. Grand St. (212-274-8888); S, M (11–6), T, W, F, S (9–7), Th (9–9).

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• 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
  Primavera a Venezia: A Masked Venetian Spring Ball, Bowery Terrace, Bowery Hotel, 335 Bowery, NYC

• Through 3/29 Daily noon - 6PM
  Alvin Valley's pants, shorts, dresses, and more are up to 80 percent off. 632 Broadway, nr. Bleecker St. (212-253-0095)

• Through 3/29 Daily 10AM - 6PM (Closed Saturdays)
  Spring 2009 samples are up to 80 percent off at the Class Roberto Cavalli sample sale. A blue tie-dye halter dress is $330 (originally $3,900), a leopard-print cover-up is $295 (originally $2,100), and a floral sundress is $255 (originally $1,950). 50 W. 57th St., nr. Sixth Ave., eighth fl. (212-920-1211)

• Through 3/29 11AM - 7:30PM
  Save 30 to 70 percent on select lingerie, sleepwear, and swimwear from brands like La Perla, Dolce and Gabbana, Cosabella, and Huit at Mixona. 262 Mott St., nr. Houston St. (646-613-0100)

• Through 4/1 Mon - Sat noon to 7PM and Sun noon to 6PM
  Sophie Roan is closing, and with that merchandise from Secrets of Charm, Park Vogel, M.Carter, and Andrea Corson is up to 70 percent off. 117 E. 7th St., nr. Ave. A (212-529-0085)

• Through 4/3
  Kirna Zabête's online warehouse sale features your favorite designers’ clothes at up to 75 percent off. Alexander Wang dresses are $144 (originally $575), Lanvin dresses are $746 (originally $2,985), Proenza Schouler blouses and dresses are $163 to $938 (originally $650 to $3,750). Nina Ricci leather jackets are $898 (originally $3,590), and Stella McCartney blouses are as low as $69 (originally $345). Online only: KirnaZabete.com

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• 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  Stop by the Ted Gibson Salon for Recessionista Tuesdays. A haircut is $75 (originally $125-$175), a single-color processing is $75 (originally $125-$150), and blowouts are $40 (originally $95-$110). Drop off your business card or fill out a registration form today from 10 to noon for a chance to win a free makeover worth $950. 184 Fifth Ave., nr. 23rd St., second fl. (212-633-6333)

• 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Preview the spring collection from La Perla and enjoy 25 percent off all purchases at the Black Label event. Socialite Genevieve Jones will also debut her fall 2009 jewelry collection at the same party. La Perla, 425 W. 14th St., at Washington St. (212-242-6662) RSVP to laperla@starworksny.com.

• 3/24 – 3/26 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  LAI Fall 2009 Collection Preview, LAI Showroom, 12 West 57th St. suite 403, NYC

• 3/24 – 3/27 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  Fall and resort 2008 dresses by Sari Gueron are up to 90 percent off. Cocktail dresses that were $1,310 are now only $200, while blouses and tunics are $80 (originally $650). 133 W. 25th St., nr. Sixth Ave.

• March 24th - March 28th
  Charleston Fashion Week. Charleston, SC

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• 2/25–2/26 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  Enjoy cocktails while you shop the spring 2009 Gucci handbag collection at Saks. 611 Fifth Ave., nr. 50th St. (212-940-2443)

• 2/10–3/15
  Handbags are up to 75 percent off at the Ananas pop-up store in Nolita. The Samantha bag is $230 (originally $530), the Coco clutch is $50 (originally $98), and leather and abaca styles are $25 to $98 (originally $98 to $310). 248 Elizabeth Street, nr. Prince Street (202-445-4845)

• Through 2/28 Thurs – Sat (1–8), Sun (1–7)
  The attic sale at vintage boutique Zachary's Smile features most shoes, clothing, and accessories for $5, $10, $25, and $50 every weekend this month. 303 Mulberry Street, nr. Bleecker Street (212-965-8248)

• 2/18–3/8 Mon – Sat (12–7), Sun (12–5)
  Save 40 to 60 percent on designer lingerie from La Perla, Chantelle, Lise Charmel, and more at Intimacy. 1252 Madison Avenue, nr. 90th Street (212-860-8366)

• February, 25th - February, 28th
  Swim Fashion Week at Sanctuary Cove (Gold Coast, Australia)