Sample Sale Season Has Arrived

What: Fashion for Action via Housing Works
Why: 50-70% Off Designer Merchandise while also supporting homeless people living with HIV and AIDS in New York City (3.1 Phillip Lim, DVF, Charlotte Ronson, Diesel, Marc Jacobs, Prada, LV, YSL and many more)
When: November 14-16, 2008
Where: Chelsea Thrift Shop, 143 West 17th street

What: Rebecca Taylor
Why: 70% Off Feminine Cami's, Dresses & Suits
When: Nov 12-14, 2008. Wed 1pm-8pm, Thurs-Fri 10am-8pm
Where: 145 west 18th street (between 6th & 7th avenues) or online

What: Hollywould
Why: Huge Savings on Shoes, Dresses and Separates (Size 7 Shoes - $19, Other Sizes - $29-49, Handbags - $49-69, Size S-M Dresses $79-99, Size S-M Jumpsuits - $69-79, Size S-M Separates - $49-69, Sizes S-L Cashmere Cardigans $69)
When: November 19-20, 2008, 10am-7pm
Where: 12 W 57th St, b/n 5th & 6th Ave, Suite 806
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What: Kidrobot
Why: Take 60-70 percent off big kid toys and hoodies.
When: Nov. 11-14. Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wed. & Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 261 W. 36th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 2nd flr.

What: Lauren Moffatt
Why: Party dresses for $120, tops for $80, and coats for 200 bucks. (Replenishing daily.)
When: Nov. 11-13. Tues.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: 214 W. 29th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 1503 (212-465-0839)

What: Secrets of Charm
Why: Fifty-75 percent off bohemian offerings from the indie design pair
When: Nov. 12 & 13. Wed. & Thurs., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 95 Horatio St., b/t Washington St. & West Side Hwy. (646-414-0052).

What: Mike & Chris
Why: First-ever sample sale features coveted leather goods, tops, bottoms, fleeces, and bags at up to 75 percent off.
When: Nov. 13-15. Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 447 W. 36th St., b/t Ninth & Tenth Aves., 5th flr.

What: Ted Baker
Why: Men’s sweaters are four for $350; suits were $895, now $400; women’s winter coats were $495, now $250.
When: Nov. 12-14. Wed. & Thurs., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 215 Park Ave. S., b/t 17th & 18th Sts., 20th flr. Cash and checks only.

What: Pfiff Lingerie
Why: Fancy panties (seen at Journelle) are $9. Bras are $15, and sleepwear sets are $20.
When: Nov. 12-14. Wed. & Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 152 Madison Ave., at 32nd St., ste. 805.

What: Twinkle
Why: Wenlan’s notable knits, bold prints, and wool coats are up to 70 percent off.
When: Nov. 13. Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 545 Eighth Ave., b/t 37th & 38th Sts., 17th flr.

What: Araks
Why: Up to 90 percent off simple and comfy lingerie and swimwear.
When: Nov. 13 & 14. Thurs., 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: 137 Grand St., b/t Crosby & Lafayette Sts., 5th flr. (212-982-5652).

What: Me&Ro
Why: Eighteen-karat, ten-karat, and sterling silver jewelry at up to 75 percent off.
When: Nov. 13 & 14. Thurs., noon-7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 13 Crosby St., b/t Howard & Grand Sts., 2nd flr. (646-747-5900).

What: Lela Rose
Why: Very fancy cocktail and black-tie dresses at semifancy prices.
When: Nov. 13 & 14. Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 224 W. 30th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 13th flr. (212-947-9204).

What: PHI
Why: Up to 90 percent off tops, sweaters, skirts, dresses, and outerwear. Samples priced $50-$300.
When: Nov. 14 & 15. Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 71 Greene St., b/t Spring & Broome Sts. (212-966-0076).

What: Selima Optique
Why: Spectacles and sunglasses from Gucci, Prada, Blinde, ic! Berlin, and Selima vintage specials all starting at twenty bucks.
When: Nov. 14-16. Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Bond 07 by Selima, 7 Bond St., b/t Broadway & Lafayette St. (212-677-8487).

What: Goldenbleu, Lewis Cho, Christopher Deane, The ProportionofBlu
Why: Dresses, tops, skirts, jackets, and more 50-80 percent off.
When: Nov. 14 & 15. Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 200 Park Ave. S., at 17th St., ste. 1608.