The Budget Fashionista

What’s not to love about L.A.? You’ve got the beach, the sun, and the stars. Even traffic on HWY 10 is bearable when you’re blasting the latest Outkast CD in a convertible in February. Shopping in L.A. is an endurance sport because of the sheer distance between each point. In an effort to save gas and sanity, build your day around sections of the city. For example, if you know you are going to be in the Venice area, plan to …

From ChicagoMag.com Marshall Field’s State Street (111 N. State St.) is holding a sample sale of a limited number of gowns, veils, and bridesmaid dresses on March 4th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Save 50 to 75 percent on veils and gowns from Reem Acra, Vera Wang, Amsale, Justina McCaffrey, and more. Bridesmaid dresses start at $50. Call 312-781-3201 for more information

From my girls over at Portland Picks . . . There’s a sample sale at the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams showroom on W. Burnside Ave in Portland, Oregon. I’m posting this because I’m a huge fan of MG+BW. The furniture, sold at stores like Crate ‘n’ Barrel, is pricey, but well worth it.  My yellow MG+BW chaise lounge has suffered through three major moves and is still in amazing shape (more than I can say for my IKEA furniture). Sample …

THIS SALE IS OVER Billion Dollars Babes is throwing another NYC sample sale this Saturday at the Altman Building. The sale features over two floors of deeply-discounted (up to 80% off) designer garments, shoes and accessories from top international designers like Georgina Goodman, Jenny Packham, Alvin Valley, Vivienne Westwood, Tocca, Grey Ant, Johnson, William B, Michelle Mason, and Project Runway alum Nick Verreos of Nikolaki. RSVP at Billion Dollar Babes

Theory Date & Time: 6/5-6/9 (10-6 on Monday, Wednesday & Friday; 10-7 on Tuesday & Thursday) Address: 261 W. 36th St., between Seventh & Eighth Aves., 2nd fl. Phone: 212-947-8748 Tory Burch Date &Time: 6/13-6/16 (10-7 on Tuesday & Thursday; 10-6 on Wednesday & Friday) Address:261 W. 36th St., between Seventh & Eighth Aves., 2nd fl. Phone: 212-947-8748 Courtesy of Clothingline

From an Atlanta Journal-Constitution article (featuring an interview with yours truly). Read the full article. AmericasMart Corporate Fridays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 21. Showrooms in Building 3 are open for shoppers seeking jewelry, handbags and clothing at wholesale prices. Some showrooms offer sample items. Bring $25, a picture I.D. and a business card with your name on it. It’s located at 240 Peachtree St. N.W. LUXE sample sale: Aug. 26-27. To attend the invitation-only event, you must sign up …

THESE SALES HAVE ENDED FOR THE LATEST SAMPLE SALES, PLEASE VISIT OUR SAMPLE SALE PAGE New Sample Sales and Sale events in New York City, courtesy of the wonderful folks at Manhattan Users Guide. If you live in Manhattan, you MUST sign up for their newsletters. Agent Provocateur 133 Mercer [Prince/Spring] 212.965.0229 Up to 70% off lingerie, through 7/31. Armani Casa 97 Greene [Prince/Spring] 212.334.1271 Up to 65% off home furnishings, thru 7/30. The Art of Cooking 555 Hudson [Perry/W. 11th] …

*THIS SALE IS OVER. FOR MORE GREAT COUPONS AND SALES, VISIT TBF’S SALE PAGE* Location The Fuller Building at 57th Street and Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor Dates and Hours of Operation One Week Only Tuesday August 22nd - thrusday August 24th Appointments on the hour from 9:00AM - 7:00PM Last Appointment is at 7:00PM Registers close at 8:00PM Friday, August 25th Appointments on the hour from 9:00AM - 5:00PM. Last Appointment is at 5:00PM Registers close at 6:00PM.

Hermes Sample Sale When: Aug. 23-26. Wed., 2-6 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., b/t Sixth & Seventh Aves., 4th flr. (212-759-7585). Prada Sample Sale When: Friday, August 25th. Appointments on the hour from 9:00AM - 5:00PM. Where: The Fuller Building at 57th Street and Madison Avenue, 2nd floor Barney’s New York Warehouse Sale When: Thru-Sept. 4th, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. …