LA SPOSA

by Jessica Tocko Tue, July 14th, 2009 at 10:47am

7/14 – 7/20
California Market Center: CMC GIFT & HOME MARKET, California Market Center, 110 East 9th Street, Los Angeles

7/14 10:00AM – 8:00PM
The one-day Wedding Atelier sale offers 25 to 60 percent discounts on gowns by Nicole Miller, Priscilla of Boston, Melissa Sweet, Alvina Valenta, La Sposa, and more. 103 Fifth Ave., nr. 17th St., second fl. (646-638-3263)

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fashion and Politics Tour, The Museum at FIT, Seventh Avenue at 27th Street, NYC Curated by Jennifer Farley or Melissa Marra. Tours begin in the museum lobby.

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
How to Shop for a Husband, book launch, Catherine Malandrino, 652 Hudon Street, NYC. Join author and the Today Show's consumer correspondent Janice Lieberman to celebrate the launch of her new book, How to Shop for a Husband. Cocktails to be provided.

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
David Yurman Summer Celebration, The Rooftop, David Yurman, 24 Vestry Street at Hudson Street, NYC

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Bonobos Swimsuits Launch, Thompson LES Pool Deck, 190 Allen Street, 3rd Fl., NYC

7/14 – 7/15 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Holidays in July 2009 Press Preview, Bloomingdale's, Executive Boardroom, 7th Fl., at the corner of 59th Street & Lexington Avenue, NYC by appointment

7/14 9:00AM – 7:00 PM and 7/15 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Platform sandals are $179 (originally $895), dresses are $139 (originally $695), and jeans are $59 (originally $295) at the Stella McCartney sale. Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., nr. Sixth Ave.

7/14–7/16 9:00AM – 7:00 PM
Find deep discounts at the Nanette Lepore sample sale. Dresses are $75 to $150 (originally $335 to $595), skirts are $100 (originally $195 to $295), and shoes are $100 to $250 (originally $255 to $525). 225 W. 35th St., nr. Seventh Ave., fourth fl. (212-594-0012)

7/14–7/17 10:00Am – 6:00 PM
Fall and spring collections are up to 80 percent off at April May, also featuring a beauty sale. 611 Broadway, nr. Houston St., ste. 613B (212-421-6485)

by Jessica Tocko Mon, June 15th, 2009 at 10:38am

Through 6/28
Apparel from labels like Bodkin, Coven, Henrik Vibskov, and more is 30 percent off at No. 6. The Burfitt belted high-waisted denim skirt is $217 (originally $310), the Stine Goya silk-dotted overalls are $315 (originally $450), and the Nom-D gray inside-out printed dress is $227 (originally $325). Select vintage pieces from Europe are also available. 6 Centre Market Pl., nr. Grand St. (212-226-5759); T–S (noon–7), Su (noon–6), M (closed).

Through 6/30
The Madison Avenue Hermès boutique will host the exhibition "Portraits by Gordon Parks," which will feature black-and-white portraits of Americans from the past 30 years. The Gallery at Hermès, 691 Madison Ave., at 62nd St. (212-751-3181); M, T, W, F, S (10–6), Th (10–7), Su (closed).

Through 7/1
Dior's makeup artists are setting up shop in Sephora's Fifth Avenue location to teach shoppers about how to achieve the ideal summer look. 597 Fifth Ave., nr. 48th St. (212-980-6534); daily (noon–7).

Through 7/5
Dress shirts are $90 and suits are less than $1,000 at the Paul Stuart sample sale. 10 E. 45th St., at Madison Ave.; M–W (8–6:30), Th (8–7), F (8–6:30), S (9–6), Su (noon–5).

Through 9/30
Show a boarding pass or plane ticket at any Olive and Bette's boutique and receive $20 off your purchase of $75 or more. Various hours and locations.

6/15–6/18
Kate Spade handbags, small accessories, apparel, and footwear are discounted at Clothingline. A small selection of men’s bags and small accessories are also available. 261 W. 36th St., nr. Seventh Ave., second fl. (212-967-4791); M–T (11–7), W–Th (10–7).

6/15–6/21
Visit the trunk show for the beauty line Sukispa, Suki Kramer's line of organic serums, creams, and peels, at Henri Bendel. Get a special gift with a purchase of $200 or more. Call to schedule an appointment with Kramer herself. Henri Bendel, 712 Fifth Ave., nr. 56th St. (888-858-7854); M–S (10–8), Su (noon–7).

6/15–6/21
Wedding Atelier is offering 25 to 60 percent off gowns from Nicole Miller, Priscilla of Boston, La Sposa, and more at this bridal sample sale. Prices start at $495. 103 Fifth Ave., nr. 18th St., second fl., (626-638-3263); M (10–7), T–Th (10–8), F–S (10–6), Su (10–5).