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Every year the demand for eco-friendly, sustainable, fair-trade and socially conscious fashions grow. This year TheFind's editors have rounded up their favorite style-worthy picks in honor of Earth Day. Forget the hemp tunics and cork-soled clunky sandals. Today there is something for everyone who wants to glam it up while embracing the best eco-friendly and socially responsible fashion brands.

Green is the New Black

For one day only on April 22, 2010 Louis Vuitton will donate 10% of all sales on its U.S. Web site to Global Green USA. Your donation will help to support the Green Schools cause for children in New Orleans and Los Angeles. To raise awareness to this cause check out Louis Vuitton's twitter stream to hear what fashion editors André Leon Talley, Nina Garcia and Kim Hastreiter have to say about saving the environment. Featured above is Sofia Coppola's exclusive design for Slim Suede Clutch (middle right, $1,400 at LouisVuitton)

Eco-Luxe Leather

For those who are lulled by leather but want to avoid the harsh chemicals used to treat them, Donna Karan has created a gorgeous shoulder bag called "The Bandito" organic leather bag (bottom left, $1,295 at Net-a-Porter). This bag is a luxurious design with ruched panel detailing, a drawstring tie close. The leather comes from a chemical-free farm, which treats the leather using natural vegetable oils.

Earth Friendly Cardigan

From Bassike is slouchy black and white striped organic cotton cardigan (upper left, $190 at Net-a-Porter) that is sure to be a well loved essential part of any eco-maven's wardrobe. The draped front adds an interesting silhouette and buttons in the front, you'll also love the stitched detail at the back and the fact that it's machine washable!

The State of Organic Denim

Loomstate is known for their organic cotton jeans. We love the look of the Revelation Jean (upper right, $54 at Greenloop) for its low-rise slim leg styling. These jeans are made of 99% organic cotton. The other 1% is made of elastane, which helps to give a snug fit. Loomstate is a sustainable company, which uses socially conscious and environmentally responsible manufacturing practices, and organic materials when possible.

Happy Earth Day!

When you are a blogger (or fashion journalist) and go to a lot of events, such as I do, you end up with a bunch of swag, and much of it is haircare products--everything from Aveda and Redken down to Tresemmé. As a result, I haven't bought shampoo or conditioner in ages. And while I am content to use up my freebies, I recently came to a revelation: I spend a near-ridiculous amount of money on my hair color and cut, so why do I use any old product? In other words, if I'm driving a Lexus, why fill it with regular gas? So last week, on my stylist's advice, I went to Gideon's Drugs (at 38th and Broadway) and bought three products, all by Kerastse: Bain Miroir shampoo, Chroma Riche masque, and Ciment Thermique, which is a heat-activated styling product. Now, my hair is very fine, but it's wavy and prone to frizz. And while I think all three products have already made an impact on the quality of my hair, I would say Ciment Thermique is really the star of the show. I've used it only three times (I wash my hair twice a week), and I already notice a drastic change in my hair. It's bouncy, shiny, and virtually frizz free; I caught my reflection in a revolving door this morning and almost didn't recognize myself. The best part is that I feel like my hair is getting stronger with every use. It's not quite as good as getting a blowout at a salon, but it's pretty darn close. And at $36, a tube is much less than a single blowout (at least at my salon), and lasts a lot longer. As for my haircare swag, I'm going to donate my current (and future) stash to the YWCA of Brooklyn, home to women who need free hair products far more than I do.

I was going to post about this last Thursday, but my Internet was down (thanks, Time Warner!), but luckily now there's even more good masstige news to share.

Last week Target hosted a Zac Posen Go International pop-up shop for slightly over 24 hours at the New Yorker hotel, and I was lucky to attend the press preview. By the time I got there at 8, the racks were already dilapidated; I managed to snag my favorite dress (the one I had blogged about earlier this month) in an XL, which was far too large. However, as is always the case, it's good to make friends with the salesgirls, because it turned out they had a bunch more in the back. So I ended up with my favorite dress, in my size. My only quibble is that it's polyester, but it's pretty nice polyester (is that an oxymoron?), and for $39.99, I suppose I can't complain too much. There's also a cute version of this dress in solid pink, a navy grommeted dress that went quickly, and a safety pin-print dress was extremely popular. The one-piece swimsuits looked pretty good to me too, however I can't wear them (I have a freakishly short torso). The Zac pop-up shop is long gone, but the collection hits stores this Sunday, April 25th.

In the meantime, Target's Cynthia Vincent and Eugenia Kim collaborations are now available on the site--in theory. All that's left of the Cynthia Vincent shoes are the strappy heel and the flat sandals (the wedges are, unfortunately, long gone). It appears that most, if not all, of the Eugenia Kim hats are still available, however.

In super-exciting news, Brooklyn-based designers (whom I saw walking down Clinton Street Sunday afternoon) Costello Tagliapietra are designing a line for Uniqlo! The lumberjack-ish duo are known for their gorgeously draped dresses, and they set out to create a work-friendly collection, which will retail for a very nice $29-$39, so you can buy two or three or everything in the line, which I am contemplating. The dresses hit Uniqlo May 20th. Looks like I'll be, ahem, late to work that day.

Finally, if you can't wait till May (or till this weekend), here's a masstige collection you can shop right now: Richard Chai and Jeremy Scott have teamed up with Alternative Apparel to create knits exclusively for Refinery 29. Prices are a big higher than your usual masstige collaboration, but tops like the one pictured are a luxe modal/silk blend and thus a step above the average. The line will be available only for a month, so shop now or forever hold your peace.

I wish I could buy this dress for every woman I know. It really has every single must-have element on the Little Black Dress list. It's comfortable, sophisticated, easy to walk in, feminine... and given that it's a cotton poplin, it's breatheable and absolutely perfect for summer. The Nantucket dress from Shabby Apple contours with princess seams and touts a wide flouncy skirt accessorized with two scrunch pockets. The v-neck and collar add a nice crisp finish to this versatile dress which is made of cotton poplin with spandex to allow for comfort and movement.

The price is a steal for $86 considering you can wear it both day and night. Given the classic wrap silhouette and quality of this dress, it's certainly worth every penny. The perfect little black dress should be seen as an investment, and with such a feminine, classic style, you'll be able to wear this dress for many seasons to come.

Pair it with shiny patent leather peep toe pumps like these Christian Louboutin Hyper Prive Peep-Toe Pumps for day or strappy sandals like these Miu Miu Patent-leather slingback sandals for evening.

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NYC
Score Kooba bags at deep discounts. 4/20–4/23; 10-8 (closed 2-3); 141 W. 36th St. (Broadway & 7th Ave.), 10th fl.

Inhabit's modern minimalist-chic sweaters are chiefly under $100 (cotton cardigans and linen tunics are $50) at their must-see sample sale. 4/21–4/22; 10-6; 1441 Broadway (40th & 41st Sts.), 24th fl.

Frette linens--sheets, robes, tablecloths, and more--are up to 80% off. 4/25–4/29; 1-5 Su, 10-6 M-Th; 4 W. 58th St. (5th & 6th Aves.), 9th fl.

Slane & Slane's precious and semiprecious jewelry is 40%-50% off; freshwater pearl necklaces are $165. 4/20-4/21; 2-8 T, 10-8 W; 40 W. 25th St. (6th Ave. & Broadway).

This weekend is the Manhattan Vintage Show, featuring 90 top vintage dealers and the top-name designers who love them (I've spotted Cynthia Rowley, Anna Sui, Donna Karan, and Betsey Johnson there in the past). Admission is $20, but sign up for the VIP list and save $5. 4/23-4/24; 1-8 F, 11-6 S; Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St. (6th & 7th Aves.).

Apart's dresses and basics are $25-$150. Through 4/22; 10-5; 253 W. 28th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 4th fl.

Terra Plana's eco-friendly shoes are 15% off for Earth Day. 4/22; 11-7; 254 Elizabeth St. (Houston & Prince Sts.).

More than 100 new bridal gowns are up to 90% off, plus find more than 300 vintage day and evening dresses at Vintage Thrift. 4/22; 5-8; 286 3rd Ave. (at 22nd St.).

Head over to the 7th floor Barneys Co-Op on Wednesday for a Trunk-A-Palooza, where you can meet the designers and shop ALC, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Rag & Bone, Shipley + Halmos, Alexander Wang, Helmut Lang, Richard Chai Love, Vena Cava, VPL, and Wayne. The fun starts at 5 p.m. on 4/21; 660 Madison Ave. (60th & 61st Sts.).

Then on Thursday, head over to Elizabeth Charles to meet designer Behnaz Sarafpour, drink champagne, shop her spring 2010 collection and/or pre-order her fall 2010 collection. Email rsvp@elizabeth-charles.com to attend. 4/22; 5-8; 639 1/2 Hudson St. (Gansevoort & Horatio Sts.).

Design Within Reach's Tools for Living store is closing, but in the meantime, you can save up to 60% on its architectural, high-design household objects. Ongoing; 11-7, noon-6 Su; 142 Wooster St. (Houston & Prince Sts.).

Select lighting fixtures are 30% off during Artemide's Simply Beautiful event. Click here to find store locations or shop online.

Online
Use code spring10 for 20% off anything at Le Train Bleu through 5/3.

Tuesday only: All jewelry is 40% off at Banana Republic with code BRBLING at checkout through 11:59pm ET on 4/20.

Get 15% off Bliss, Elemis and Laboratoire Remede products
at blissworld.com with promo code MAY10 through 4/26.

Shop Friends & Family at Lord & Taylor--take 25% off almost anything with code FRIENDS through 4/25.

It's also Friends & Family at Saks; use code FRIEND3 at checkout for 20% off now through 4/25.

Take an extra 20% off all orders at The Body Shop now through 4/25.

Gilt Groupe is having a blowout Earth Day sale, with eco-friendly goods from Edun, Dr. Hauschka, Loomstate, and more. Proceeds benefit the National Audubon Society and the Nature Conservancy. Not a member? Click here to join.

Show me a woman who doesn't like Anthropologie and I will show you a liar. Hence, everyone should be happy that the Urban Outfitters–owned chain is opening another location, this time in the Chelsea Market. In addition to the usual mix of vintage-inspired clothes and housewares, the new store will feature several exclusive lines: SOR reworked vintage dresses from Nolita's Some Odd Rubies, one-of-a-kind dresses from Lorraine Kirke (of the West Village's Geminola), and hand-painted jeans by Carol Horn. The store opens this Friday, 4/16, at 75 9th Avenue (15th & 16th Sts.).

For vintage lovers with a slightly bigger budget, Milly by Michelle Smith has launched an e-commerce shop. My favorite feature is that you can shop directly from a video of her fashion show, although you can also shop more traditionally by look, occasion, or item. Milly is always one of my favorite fashion shows because what goes down the runway is what actually ends up in stores. Case in point: this asymmetrical ruffle dress was my favorite look from last September's show. When it comes to getting straight-from-the-runway looks, there's nothing like going straight to the source.

NYC
Satya is closing its home store in the West Village, but you can score items for 60% off through Tuesday. Through 4/13; 11-8; 330 Bleecker St. (at Christopher St.).

Girly-cool pieces are $25 and up at Julie Haus' sample sale. 4/13-4/16; 10-8; 39 W. 38th St. (5th & 6th Aves.), 6th fl.

Lee Angel's fashion-friendly jewelry is up to 75% off, plus look out for a $5 bin. 4/13-4/16; 5-8 Tu, 11-7 W & Th, 10-5 F; 524 Broadway (at Spring St.), 6th fl.

Rock & Republic recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which might explain why you can score their jeans, dresses, and tops for 50%-80% off. 4/16-4/18; 4-9 F, 9-7 Sa-Su; Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18th St. (6th & 7th Aves), 4th fl.

Score Betsey Johnson clothes for 75%-80% off (accessories are 50% off). 4/14–4/16; 10-10; Millennium Broadway Hotel, 145 W. 44th St. (6th Ave. & Broadway), 6th fl.

Spend Tax Day at Olive & Bette's one-day sale, where you can put your tax return toward up to 75% savings on Vince, Tibi, Ali Ro, and other contemporary designers. 4/15; 8-7; 384 Bleecker St. (at Perry St.).

Elie Tahari clothes and accessories for men and women are a nice 70%-80% off. 4/13-4/17; 8:30-7:30, 10-5 Sat.; 510 5th Ave. (at 43rd St.).

All merch at the Bulgari sale--accessories and perfume--is now 70%-80% off. Credit cards only; leave strollers and children under 12 at home. Through 4/14; 9-6:30; 317 W. 33rd St. (8th & 9th Aves.).

French Connection is in a bit of financial trouble, but you can score their fashiony clothes for men & women at 50%-70% off retail. 4/14-4/18; 10-7; Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave. (15th & 16th Sts.).

One-of-a-kind hats by Selima are 50% off. 4/16-4/17; 11-7; 7 Bond St. (Broadway & Lafayette Sts.).

At the Cheap Thrills Pop-Up, find Hayden Harnett, Eskell, and other cool designers for 25-80% off. Through 4/26; noon-8 (closed Mon.); 253 Elizabeth St. (Houston & Prince Sts.), 211 Franklin St. (at Freeman St.), Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Love Brigade is hosting a multi-designer sample sale, with indie designers like Laura Dawson and Brooklyn Royalty for 40%-75% off. 4/17–4/18; noon-8; 230 Grand St. (at Bedford Ave.), Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Maxx New York handbags are on sale; get an extra 10% off when you pay cash over $100. 4/16-4/27; 10-6, 10-5 F, 11-5 Sa (closed Su); 385 5th Ave. (at 36th St.), 10th fl.

Find Loro Piana cashmere for men and women at wallet-friendly prices. Bolts of fabric available too. Credit cards only; leave strollers and children under 12 at home. 4/18-4/22; 9-6:30, 9-5 Th.; 317 W. 33rd St. (8th & 9th Aves.).

This week, Clothingline has Milly, Repetto, Free People, Lewis Cho and more. 4/13-4/15; 11-7 T & Th, 11-6 W; 261 W. 36th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 2nd fl.

Online
Take 15% off your purchase at Sephora with code MADNESS through 4/19.

Take 15% off regular and sale items with code BEST at Lord & Taylor through 4/18.

Take up to 70% off new styles on sale at Shopbop.com

Use code SPR2010 for 20% off sitewide at NationalJeanCompany.com through 4/18.

Get 20% off body products, waxing and cellulite with promo code SUN20 at blissworld.com through 4/18.

Shop new sale items at Free People.

Shop new contemporary markdowns at saks.com.

During our recent visit to New York in February for Fashion week and the Chicktopia 10 Social Influence Summit, TheFind caught up with emerging designer, Alyssa Nicole. Alyssa was one of the featured designers at the Chictopia Summit who treated the audience of fashion bloggers, retailers and media to a preview of her Spring 2010 collection. Alyssa's romantic whimsical designs caught our eye and we wanted to share her most recent collection with you. Read on to learn more about this youthful and talented designer.

Alyssa Nicole knew at an early age that she would persue a career as a fashion designer. She has been designing since she was 12 when she created her first line of handbags. Alyssa created her very first collection for Spring 2008 at age 16 when she primarily created custom designs and prom dresses. Alyssa's designs are available on her site AlyssaBird.com.

We interviewed Alyssa to find out a bit more about her most recent Spring 2010 collection and the inspiration behind it.

1. What inspired you to become a fashion designer?
Fashion design is my creative outlet. Every collection I have ever designed has a purpose or meaning behind it. When I realized that I could design a dresses from abstract concepts or emotions, I immediately became inspired to become a fashion designer.

2. What are your influences for this season's collection?
For this seasons collection my influences were Amanda Palmer and The Dresden Dolls, cupcakes, bike riding hipsters in SF, and punks.

3. Can you describe the collection for us?
My Spring 2010 collection is inspired by the evolution of my personal style. It is designed into 2 different segments. The "badass" segment is very edgy, with a punk flair to it and my "cupcake cute" segment is very romantic and sweet. The collection was inspired by two completely different concepts, but I used color to make the collection cohesive.

4. Describe the girl you are designing for.
The type of girl I imagine wearing my clothing is very outgoing and social,
fearless, open-minded, she would generally be interested many different genres of music and films, her passions would include art, vintage clothing, and classic films. I picture her having a very busy and upbeat lifestyle, like going out to lunch with girlfriends on her break from work, then going out for cocktails later that night. She has to be properly dressed for each occasion, so I try to design many different types of dresses to fit that lifestyle.

5. What do you love best about designing each collection?
The best part about designing collections is when a collection is completely finished and seeing how beautiful it all comes together after all the hard work I put into making it.

6. What is the worst thing about designing each collection?
There is nothing that I don't like about designing collections. I love every moment of it.

7. What is the one item every woman needs in the city?
One item every woman needs in the city is hand sanitizer. There are a lot of germs floating around public transportation.

8. What is the one item you can't live without?
One item I cannot live without is my cell phone, I have GPS on it. If it wasn't for having maps on my phone, I would be lost all the time.

9. Favorite shops in SF? LA? NY? or online?
My favorite shops are always Betsey Johnson, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and anywhere where I can find cute vintage clothing and hats!

10. What is in your handbag today?
Today in my handbag there is: A cell phone, keys, prescription glasses, vintage Raybans, ipod ear buds, a red pen, and black pen, hand sanitizer, lip gloss, lipsticks in 4 different shades of red, my business card holder, my wallet, receipts from Starbucks, and about 4 expired muni transfers.

Thank you to Alyssa Nicole for taking time to share her inspirations. You can see more from Alyssa Nicole at her website, AlyssaBird.com!

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While cargo pants aren't quite as ubiquitous as jeans, they're just as comfortable and almost as iconic. So considering all the reincarnations jeans have enjoyed, it's kind of amazing that until now, cargo pants have generally stuck to the same silhouette: baggy. Under the super-influential direction of Balmain's Christophe Decarnin, however, cargo pants have taken on a much skinner shape for spring, and, all of a sudden, they look incredibly fresh. Here are my favorites, from straight-from-the-runway on down.

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Tory Burch has a reputation for being preppy and accessible, but I think she has a good dose of badass lurking under her Main Line exterior. Case in point: these leather cargo pants, which are stretchy and quite sexy, especially since the buttery beige color makes one look almost naked. Of course, considering the weather we've been having in NYC, you might need to save them for fall.


A bit more traditional in color and in fabric, these Blumarine cargo pants are a little less adventurous and yet still a clear move toward a skinnier silhouette.


But if you're going to splurge, why not go straight to the source? There are many Balmain cargo pants out there, from ultra-luxe leather to shredded and distressed, but I like this chain-detail pair the best. They're cut squarely through the hips, the pockets are strategically placed, and the fit is slim but not skintight, which is key.


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Green cargo pants are always obvious, but a lot of this season's styles come in a nice grayish green--a new neutral if you will. That shade, combined with a slightly slouchy fit make these 7 For All Mankind Josefina pants a smart pick.


J Brand's Houlihan skinny cargo pants are already selling out left and right, and since they're the most Balmain-ish, you can see why. They're also quite sexy, with a rather snug fit and long side zippers. I'd size up if you want a slouchier fit.


These Juicy Couture cargo pants aren't reinventing the wheel, but the not-too-skinny fit is accessible, and I like that they come in fresh colors--steel gray and rich brown instead of the more typical army green.


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Leave it to Victoria's Secret to come up with a red cargo pant. Color aside, these cotton poplin pants have a nicely slim-yet-slouchy fit, and if the red is a bit too much for you, they also come in a much more practical khaki.


These Heritage slim cargo pants are pretty much what you'd expect from Banana Republic--quiet and refined, in a nice linen blend. However, the details really make this pair stand out: The wide waistband is flattering, and the leg appears to be well cut. They're also on sale, which makes them even sweeter.


I ordered these slim utility pants from Martin + Osa, which is soon shutting down. They were one of the first slim pairs I came across, and the fact that the cargo pockets aren't too baggy appealed to me. I should warn you that they run a bit snug--I decided to exchange for the next size up, and I'm hoping those will have a slightly slouchier fit. If they end up not working out, I'm marching over to Banana Republic for the above pair. The navy is not very Balmain, but then again, maybe neither am I.

With all the excitement over Gaultier, Liberty, and the upcoming Zac Posen collaboration, I nearly forgot about Target's accessory collections! Cynthia Vincent has created a bunch of very cute sandals and flats for $24.99, with more tricked-out wedges and platforms going for $29.99. Like most Target shoes, these are synthetic (and animal-friendly!), but the chunky wedge sandals pictured here are very similar to those of her signature line, which retails for more than 10 times that amount. Plus, aren't the yellow pair fun? Hitting stores at the same time is a first for Target--a hat collaboration with the East Village's own Eugenia Kim. The hats are super adorable, and for $14.99-$19.99, you can afford to get more than one. I have my eye on this straw number, but there's also a great floral-print sun hat that I have a feeling will become indispensable this summer. Both collections hit Target on April 18th.

And speaking of Zac Posen, his Target collaboration doesn't arrive in stores until April 25th, but next week, Target is hosting a one-day popup at 481 8th Avenue (at 34th Street). It runs from 11 p.m. on 4/15 through 11 p.m. on 4/16; I will be at the press preview on Thursday before it opens to the public, so please follow me on Twitter if you're interested in my real-time assessment of the collection.

Also, did you know The Limited has a collaboration with designer Jodi Arnold? Neither did I. This might be related to the fact that there's no Limited store in Manhattan, or maybe The Limited doesn't quite ride the marketing machine like Target and H&M do. Either way, you can shop the collection on TheLimited.com, and clunky browsing experience aside, there are some cute pieces, like this exotically detailed top and this cropped trench coat. I love this ruffled trench (pictured) too. Synthetic fabrics abound (this is The Limited, after all), but there are a lot of great work-friendly looks, and prices are reasonable. Let's hope for The Limited's next collaboration, they come up with an easier way to shop it.

NYC
Jewelry and flatware from Buccellati, crystal and glass from Steuben, and handbags and accessories from Judith Leiber are all up to 70% off and under one roof at Soffier Haskin. 4/6-4/9; 9-6:30, 9-5 F; 317 W. 33rd St. (8th & 9th Aves.).

Colorful leather bags and accessories for men and women are 50%-70% off at Tusk; spend $200 and get an extra 5% off, or spend $300 and get an extra 10% off. Women's wallets are $40, travel bags are $100, and totes are $80. 4/9-4/17 (closed 4/11); 11-7; 242 W. 26th St. (7th & 8th Aves.).

Fancy Dempsey & Carroll stationery is on sale all this month; a 100-sheet-and-envelope set is $225 (was $325). Through 4/30; 10-6 M-W and F, 10-8 Th, 11-5 Sat (closed Sun); 1049 Lexington Ave. (at 74th St.).

At Louis Feraud's first-ever sample sale (really?), glam dresses and separates are a nice 75%-90% off. 4/6-4/10; 9-7, 11-7 Sat.; 260 5th Ave. (28th & 29th Sts.).

Sferra linens (normally found at fancy department stores) are 50%-80% off retail at this Prive sale. 4/7-4/11; 10-7, 10-6 Su.; Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave. (15th & 16th Sts.).

Online
Take an extra 10% off sale items at Kirna Zabete's online warehouse sale with code WAREHOUSE10 through 4/7.

Get 2 free body butter minis with any purchase at
blissworld.com with promo code 2BUTTER at checkout through 4/9.

Save up to 50% at Express, including an extra 20% off clearance items through 4/30.

Use code GAPNEW20 for 20% off all new arrivals for adults at Gap.com through 4/8.

All accessories and select bamboo alpaca knits are 25% off through 4/30 at Rogan (in-store too).

Summer cotton sweaters are up to 70% off at Inhabit's Big Cotton Sale.

...it's the return of the Cheryl Shops Spring Shopping Guide! This time I'm doing things a bit differently: Instead of dumping everything in a few weeks, I'll be rolling the guide out slowly--a item or two per week. This way I can still post about other stuff and also reflect the deliveries as they arrive in stores. Plus it will be great for those of you who need to pace yourselves when it comes to spending. So please come back next week--I've already started shopping this season, and I'm excited to share my picks with you.

It's hard resist the trend for floral prints this spring. With the buzz around the Liberty of London for Target collection and Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland film, fashion is a bloom with floral styles. Just this past weekend I attended a lovely Alice in Wonderland themed tea party in the hills of Marin. The party was hosted for children but the parents had a fabulous time as well - devouring scones topped with Devonshire cream, madeline cookies and a samovar filled with the most delicious chai tea you can imagine! For the tea party, I picked up a couple of Liberty of London dresses for my daughter and myself and so I am on trend for florals this spring! Here are my picks for the most fabulous floral styles to set your wardrobe all a bloom this spring.

Go for florals prints that look modern, not matronly. Choose dresses with a modern silhouette in smaller floral patterns or larger abstract florals. A mix of two or three floral prints on a dress adds a unique twist. A feminine version of a pool-side worthy caftan is the Liberty of London Draped-Sleeve Caftan (upper left, at Neiman Marcus $330.00). Anna Sui is a master at combining florals for her signature boho chic look. Sui's Printed silk dress (upper right, at Net-a-Porter $475 ) touts a floral print silk with bow tied high neckline and drapey peplums at the waist. Stella McCartney's luxe ruffled wisteria print Strapless Ruffled Dress (lower right, at Bergdorf Goodman $1965). This ultra feminine a-line style has an empire waist, strapless neckline and ruffled hem. Floral accessories should be used with restraint with a maximum of one or two per outfit. How about this lovely handmade Multi-floral Lili clutch---Liberty of London cotton Medium clutch (bottom left - top, $69 at BagatellesAndCo's Etsy shop)? I love the pretty colors on this cheerful floral clutch handmade in England by the designer and lined with corn yellow satin lining. Dolce & Gabbana's Floral Print Patent Leather Sandal features narrow patent leather straps and is waterproof (bottom left - middle, at Nordstrom $495). Perfect for unexpected April rain showers! Kenneth Jay Lane's multi-colored enamel and metal flower bracelet is embellished with glass pearls, blue beads and multicolored diamanté and has a push-lock clasp to fasten on your wrist.

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Target has gone collaboration-crazy this spring, with great collections from Jean Paul Gaultier and Liberty of London already on the shelves, plus we have Eugenia Kim, Cynthia Vincent, and now Zac Posen to look forward. I'll have more info on Eugenia Kim and Cynthia Vincent next week, but in the meantime, The Cut has photos and prices of the Zac Posen line, and I must say, it looks pretty good. (Then again, I say that a lot about Target.) The higher-than-usual prices also lead me to believe that it's not all 100% polyester (my biggest criticism, as you know, of the Target lines). There are some sexy-looking one-piece swimsuits, great party dresses, and some sharp tuxedos and jackets too. This is my favorite dress; at $39.99, my fingers are crossed that it's cotton. The collection hits stores April 25 and will be around for approximately a month (or while supplies last).

Lucky reports that cool-girl contemporary line Kova & T is creating a line called KNT for Urban Outfitters. I tend to forget about Urban Outfitters' collaborations, but they have a lot of cool ones, from Geren Ford and Lyell to Steven Alan and Corpus. KNT is a little more feminine than Kova & T, but it still retains that downtowny vibe that's sure to enthrall the twentysomethings who shop at Urban Outfitters. And like most items there, the line retails for under $100. Look for it in stores in May.

Of all the crazy shoes out there nowadays, peep-toe boots take the most-impractical prize. They're too drafty for winter and too hot for summer, leaving you about a three-week window in which to wear them. And yet their utter disregard for proper seasonal dressing is what makes them so desirable--they seem to subtly say, "Fashion knows no weather forecast." There's also the fact that whether you wear them with tucked-in skinny pants or bare legs à la runway, you need long, thin stems to pull them off. These heavily embellished Balenciaga boots take it all a step further, from the open toe to the super-high heel, to the totally impractical mixed-media design. They're very urban warrior and yet with all of the aforementioned factors, they're really best suited for the type of woman who has a driver. Not that we can't aspire to be that woman. I would wear these with everything from skinny cargo pants to little miniskirts, subway stairs be damned. This pair has been popping up in the spring fashion editorials in all the magazines, and while I can't find any pairs online, I'm going to keep my eyes peeled and wait out the summer sales--if I'm lucky, I can score some just in time to wear before the fall chill sets in.

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High-end land of kink Kiki de Montparnasse is holding its first-ever sample sale. Scurry on over to Soho for great deals on lingerie, toys, and other goodies. 4/3-4/11; 11-8; 79 Greene St. (Spring & Broome Sts.).

Prive has men's and women's contemporary brands like Walter, Ben Sherman, Lewis Cho, and more for 50%-80% off. 4/1-4/4; 10:30-7; Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave. (15th & 16th Sts.).

Intermix has added new markdowns to its sale section; click here for store locations or shop online.

Head over to Cheryl Shops favorite Foley + Corinna Thursday night for a Spring Fling Photo Party; get a photo taken with any purchase, or spend $500 and get a free makeover. Cocktails too! RSVP to 212-529-2338. 4/1; 5:30-8:30; 114 Stanton St. (Essex & Ludlow Sts.).

Spend $150 at Henri Bendel and get a beach tote filled with makeup samples 3/30-4/12. Click here for store hours & locations.

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Save up to 95% (yes, that's right, 95%) on contemporary brands at Singer22.com's big spring sale.

Save 30%-95% on nearly 6,000 items at Revolveclothing.com, including over 2,000 new markdowns.

Take 15% off orders of $75 or more at Karmaloop.com with code SWEET15 through 4/30.

Shop the Spring Sale at Banana Republic now through 4/7.

Take 20% off all items at Austin's Buy Definition with code springcleaning20 at checkout through 3/31.

Use code APRFF for the 25% Friends & Family discount at Jessica Simpson Collection through 4/12.

Use code JASPRING10 for 20% off at Jodi Arnold's new online store.

Use code FACE20 for 20% off exclusive Bliss skincare regimens at blissworld.com through 3/30.

Take $20 off any order over $75 with code 20DISCD at Delia*s.

Save up to 75% at 80s Purple's online warehouse sale through 3/31.

Katherine Heigl's news of dress malfunction spread across the web faster than you can say Gray's Anatomy. Along with news of the unattached strap is Heigl's news that she will be leaving the show to spend more time with her daughter, Naleigh. With news of this latest fashion mishap the little red dress is in the spotlight again. We love how the bright color looks just right on a sleeveless dress. Whether it is tones of blue-red or a deep coral red we are loving all shades of rouge in cocktail dresses for spring.

Katherine Heigl graciously finishes her acceptance speech for Female Star Of The Year Award at the ShoWest convention after the strap on her red dress breaks. Also striking and red-carpet worthy is the Lotusgrace Pleated Taffeta Cocktail Dress (upper right, $460 at Saks.com). A perfectly pretty party dress featuring a full skirt and taffeta bow belt. This classic dress would be appropriate for a springtime wedding or even the prom! The full skirt has just the right fullness without looking like you're trying too hard. From Oscar de la Renta the Angled-Pocket Dress with black belt (bottom right, $1990 at Bergdorf Goodman) is classic with a Mandarin collar and slit neckline that will look simply marvelous at the office or for the chic-est of dinner parties. I could even imagine this for a first date. It is polished and sexy at the same time showing off just a little bit of leg thru the slit skirt. Very vintage chic with a wide patent leather black belt. For the budget conscious recessonista is a noteworthy deal of the week. The Perfect Pleated Sheen Dress (bottom left, $27.80 at Forever 21) is the most star-worthy of red dresses. Glamourous in it's appeal the pleated bust line and angled front seams combine for a hourglass figure fit. There is flexible boning embedded into the seam to add support and shape to the dress. Be sure to use some Bristol's 6 Stylin' tape to hold this dress up, unless of course you'd like to re-inact Katherine Heigl's dress malfunction! On your toes try some black Burberry platform sandals.

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As much as I'd like to think the country is easing itself out of the recession, there are signs every day that the retail industry at least still has a long way to go. Case in point: store closings are still happening.

They'll have the full story tomorrow, but WWD briefly reported today that 5th Avenue's Takashimaya is closing [subscription required]. The New York store was not nearly as big or as designer-heavy as its namesake department stores in Japan, but it was a great destination for unique gifts and especially for flowers. The silver lining in the cloud is that I'm assuming there will be a store-closing sale; as soon as I hear anything, I will of course post it.

Chicago's Jake boutique is also closing [subscription required], either by the end of this month or the beginning of next month. Jake used to be one of my favorite places to shop when I went home to Chicago, and they also had a great website; however as soon as the economy started to tank, the mini-chain had problems paying its bills, and a group of 28 designers, including Phillip Lim and Chris Benz, sued Jake for $516,000 in back receipts. After being sold to a group of silent investors, Jake soldiered on with lower-priced designers, but the magic was gone and the clients never returned. Also, there's something to be said for Karma. Jake's website never rebounded; for my Chicago readers, I'm assuming the remaining store on North Rush is having a closing sale, but I can neither confirm nor deny this.

Finally, after several months of rumors, American Eagle announced earlier this month that its Martin + Osa stores are closing [subscription required]. The chain was aimed at an older, twenty- and thirty-something audience, and while I found it to be great for casual and weekend pieces, it failed to address what young people really need: work clothes. According to WWD, most of the chain's 28 stores are expected to shutter by the end of the second quarter (July, in other words), but the website has already started discounting. Sale items--and there are a lot of them--are currently an extra 20% off, and if you're on Martin + Osa's mailing list, you know they frequently send out promo codes for additional discounts. I, of course, will report more about the sales as they progress. In the meantime, I ordered these skinny cargo pants, which I am really excited about; they're due to arrive tomorrow. Martin + Osa closing will definitely leave a void in the market--MW is especially bummed about the news--but there's always Madewell.

Designing Michelle Obama's inauguration outfit last year gave designer Isabel Toledo a boost, and now American women of all income brackets can afford her wares: she's designing a line for Payless [subscription required]. Toledo's shoes and handbags will retail for less than $40 and will hit stores in September. The critical favorite designer will join Christian Siriano, Alice + Olivia, and Lela Rose in creating inexpensive (and, in many cases, vegan-friendly) shoes for the mass shoe chain.

And this is not quite masstige, but it's welcome news: Remember Paper Denim & Cloth? It was one of the original premium denim brands, but as the market got increasingly crowded with the Sevens, Citizens of Humanity, and J Brands of recent years, it lost traction and faded from stores. Denimology reports the label has relaunched exclusively at National Jean Company and--the best part--every pair retails for a mere $100.

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Yep, it's that time again: Hermes bags, accessories, and clothes are up to 60% off (note: still quite expensive). 3/24–3/28; call 212-463-0200 for hours; Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18th St. (6th & 7th Aves.).

Built by Wendy's spring sample sale is worth schlepping out to Williamsburg for: dresses for $80, sandals for $45, and jeans for $50. 3/26–3/28; 10-8, noon-6 Su; 46 N. 6th St. (at Wythe Ave.), Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

ShopTheLook has trendy jewelry (usually seen at major department and specialty stores) for $15 and under. 3/23-3/25; 10-7; 10 W. 33rd St. (5th & 6th Aves.).

It's Friends & Family time at the Shoebox--take 20% off current-season shoes and bags from Sergio Rossi, Casadei, Botkier, and more. 3/25-3/28; click here for locations.

Find Tony Cohen, Andy & Debb, and more of my other favorite Fashion Week designers at Showroom Seven's sample sale. Prices are up to 90% off retail. Through 3/26; 10-7; 263 111th Ave. 27th & 28th Sts.), 3rd fl.

Get a head start on summer with a new swimsuit from Vix or Lisa Curran for $65 and up (cover-ups are $30 and up, flip-flops are $10 and up), at the J Rosen Showroom. Through 3/26; 10-8; 231 W. 39th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), ste. 1101.

In addition to their usual denim assortment The Warehouse Sale is bringing Tarte and BCBG Max Azria to the Metropolitan Pavilion this weekend; prices are up to 80% off retail. You must RSVP here to enter. 3/25-3/27; noon-8; 123 W. 18th St. (6th & 7th Aves.), 5th fl.

Give your apartment a drastic overhaul with a new rug from the Stark Carpet warehouse sale; prices start at $99 (up to 75% off). Fabrics and linens too! 3/24-3/28; 10-9 weekdays, 10-8 Sa, 10-6 Su; Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St. (6th & 7th Aves.).

Bring in a gently worn pair of shoes to any Kenneth Cole store and get 20% off a new pair. The old ones will be donated to Soles4Souls and transported to Hatians in need. Through 3/31; click here to find a store.

W Magazine is taking over the Meatpacking District this weekend for Shop W Style, a day-long event in celebration of their first-ever shopping issue. The details are here.

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Spend $100 at Beauty.com and get a sample-filled makeup case designed by Chris Benz while supplies last.

Save up to 80% at Alloy.com's end of season clearance.

Get 15% off all bliss, remede and elemis products at blissworld.com with promo code APRIL10 at checkout through 3/25.

Orders over $25 ship for free at Karmaloop.com with code 3LEAF through 3/31.

Purchase two full-size Immortelle products at L'Occitane and get a special free gift through 4/11.

One of this season's hottest trends is utility chic. Think slim cargo pants, fitted work shirts, and leather messenger bags in shades of olive, khaki and gray. On your feet metallic sandals are the perfect complement to a utility chic ensemble. Whether you are a high-heeled girl or prefer to wear pretty flats, there are many options for metallic shoes this spring. We've rounded up our favorite for you to browse. It's time to "forward march" into springtime dressing!

A gladiator is the perfect complement to this season's skinny cargo pant. A flat sandal like Vince Camuto's Bach (upper left, $119.95 - this and all shoes from Shoebuy.com). This fashion forward style has a covered ankle and oval gunmetal grey buckle detail. A statement making sandal, the Jessica Simpson Koolia (upper right, $88.95) features a stacked platform heel with wide gold metallic straps. Up the front is a zip closure with stud detail, peep toe and tapered heel. A gladiator is on this season's must-buy list. The BCBGirls "Peter" (bottom left, $55.45) is an affordable and stylish gold metallic gladiator sandal. It is accented with coins and has an adjustable ankle strap. Another style from Jessica Simpson is the "Scilla" which features a high heel and pewter distressed suede metallic finish (right, $73.95). This ankle strap design includes a tie lace at front and wide banded straps.

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I've just returned from a week-long vacation in Barbados, and like any tropical destination, the island has so much color: the turquoise sea, the magenta flowers, the green palm trees. Choosing to bring my Liberty Of London for Target purchases was a good idea*, as the floating, bright floral print dresses I bought were practically made for a vacation. And while returning to 65-degree weather in NYC was both unexpected and welcome, my closet is still in fall-winter mode, which means I've worn a mixture of gray and black the last two days. All of a sudden, my comfortably neutral wardrobe seems drab and dull. I have a short-term fix, however: Tomorrow I'm going to wear my Deborah Marquit boyshorts. I have a pair in fluorescent pink; they were a spur-of-the-moment purchase at Barneys several years ago, and I've found that wearing them instantly cheers me up. (Note: they are truly fluorescent.) The price may give you pause, but the fit is fantastic--full bum coverage, not-too-low rise--and they hold up incredibly well in the washing machine. Plus, they're completely unique--how many pairs of day-glo underwear have you ever come across in your life? If you want to double your pleasure, there's a matching bra too. It's not a new spring wardrobe, but it will tide you over until you can afford one.

*The Target Liberty of London collaboration is one of the best in recent history; fittingly, much of it has sold out online and in stores. However, here is my advice: The women's clothing is mostly polyester, but the girls' clothes are 100% cotton, fully lined, and yet half the price (at least). With the exception of one nightgown, I bought all girls' clothes--two dresses and a top--in size XL (I wear a women's 6 or 8, for reference). I got this dress and this one, both of which are still in stock in many sizes.

...to Barbados! Sorry for the lack of posts this week--it's been a doozy. So MW & I are taking off for a much-deserved vacation. I'll return later next week, so please check back then!

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Dolce & Gabbana and D&G separates, dresses, and accessories are on major sale. 3/11–3/14; 9-7, 9-6 Su; Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18th St. (6th & 7th Aves.), 4th fl.

Fenton/Fallon's fashion-conscious jewelry is at below-wholesale prices. 3/12–3/13; noon-7 F, noon-6 S; 187 Chrystie St. (at Rivington St.).

If you can't wait till Sunday for the official launch of Target's Liberty of London collection, shop the popup store for four days beforehand! 3/10–3/13; 11-8 W, 9-8 Th-Su; 1095 6th Ave. (at 42nd St.).

Find a veritable bonanza--MCM handbags; dresses from Tuleh, Blumarine & more; carol Kauffman jewelry; and Cassin furs--all at Shelly and Renee's multi-designer sample sale. 3/9-3/11; 10-6; 135 W. 52nd St. (6th & 7th Aves.), 5th fl.

Felice Dee's annual eyewear sale boasts frames form Alain Mikli, Mykita, and more for 40%-80% off. 3/11–3/13; 11-7 Th, 10-6 F, 11-6 Sa; 69 E. 71st St. (Madison & Park Aves.).

Kenneth Jay Lane is moving from his Plaza Hotel location, so his iconic costume jewelry is now 40% off. Through 3/31; 11-7, noon-6 weekends; 1 W. 58th St. (at 5th Ave.).

The troubled Escada is taking up to 75% off its dresses, separates, and accessories. No strollers or children under 12. Through 3/10; 10-7, 10-5 W; Metropolitan Pavilion, 110 W. 19th St. (6th & 7th Aves.).

Find jeans by True Religion, AG, and other coveted brands at the Warehouse Sale. Click here to RSVP (you must, for entry). 3/11-3/13; noon-8; Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18th St. (6th & 7th Aves.), 5th fl.

LF Stores' sale of the season is still going on, and shoes are $48, tops are $32-$38, jeans are $48, and boots are $68. Click here for stores.

Clothingline has kids clothes from Jacadi, Kule, and more. Through 3/10; 10-6; 261 W. 36th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 2nd fl.

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Take $10 off $60 purchase at Beauty.com through this link.

Swimwear is on sale for $19.50 and up at Delia*s .

With your $55 purchase at L'Occitane, receive a free gift with purchase when you enter code ORGANIC at checkout (purchase must include 1 full size olive product).

Earn a gift card of up to $450 during Saks' Spend some, Get some event with code MAR2010 3/9-3/11 (in stores 3/11 only).

Use code MARCHMADNESS for 25% off your purchase at LuvCharlie thorugh 3/31.

To many, this coming Sunday, March 7th, is the Oscars. To me, it's the day Jean Paul Gaultier's Designer Collaboration hits Target. Racked National has a selection of images; some of the complete looks are a bit much, but there are many great pieces, such as this sunshiny yellow sundress.

Equally as exciting, a week later, Target drops its Liberty of London collaboration on Sunday, March 14th. The line is filled with swimsuits, rompers, accessories, and this fantastic maxi dress, all in the British department store's signature floral prints. (Are maxi dresses over? When they're as awesome as this one, who cares?) Check out a very robust preview at Refinery 29.

Racked NY was at Uniqlo this morning to cover the latest J+ arrivals; you can read their report here. As for Uniqlo's other designer collections, my friend The Shophound reports that this year's collaborations will be all Japanese designers, although whether they'll actually hit the Soho store remains to be seen. Then again, when you have Jil Sander, do you need anyone else?

Finally, if you haven't checked it out already, there's still plenty of inventory left in Narcisco Rodriguez's collection for eBay. Prices are a bit higher than the average masstige effort, however, this is Narcisco we're talking about, and, really, can you find a hotter dress than this for $250?

I'm sure you've noticed that the days are getting longer, which means spring is not far away. Most of us are ready for sunny spring days to arrive after a long, cold winter. If warm weather has not yet graced your part of the country - at least you can daydream. Think above the knee short sleeve shirtdresses for spring and summer. I am particularly loving Jason Wu's pink silk belted shirtdress. Just toss it on a shirt dress make dress, wrap a belt around your waist (or not!) and slip on some strappy criss-cross wedge sandals. Et voila, you are ready to welcome spring!

A youthful flouncy look can be yours with this Free People Striped Shirtdress (top left, $108 at Shopbop.com). Button up the 6-button closure and you'll be all tied up with a canvas waist tie and cute cuffed elbow-length sleeves. Perfect for a Sunday brunch or weekday office wear, the Ann Taylor Loft Petite Tie Neck Shirtdress (top middle, $79.50 at Ann Taylor Loft) is made of cotton with a touch of sheen. You'll be pretty in 'hot' pink in this shirtdress adorned with a ruffle tie collar and smocking at sleeves. For an edgier, downtown take on the shirt dress is Rogan's Innes shirtdress (top right, $288.00 at Shopbop), made of twill and buttoned up with a slouchy loose fitting silhouette, self-belt and shirttail hem. Jason Wu's Silk Shirtdress (bottom left, $995 at Neiman Marcus) is a luxe version of the classic '50s inspired belted shirtdress is re-interpreted by Wu into a decadent pink multi-color abstract print. Gorgeous waves of silk adorn this notched collar and button front belted dress featuring an A-line skirt.

Step into a pair of criss cross wedge sandals to accessorize your springtime shirtdress. My faves include wood-soled Belle by Sigerson Morrison Crisscross Wedge Sandals (top, $240 at Saks.com). Love the contrast of pebbled leather, wood and stud detailing. You'll be wearing these all through the summer! From Diane von Furstenberg is the Opal Wedge Platform Sandal (bottom, $295 at Saks). A streamlined modernist take on the wedge sandal, definitely a statement shoe with a sculpted wooden wedge and back zip closure.

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The lovely ladies at AOL's Lemondrop blog asked me to come up with a list of 10 fashion & beauty things I can't live without, and you can see what they are here. (You can also see a photo of me, in case you ever wondered what I look like. Eep!) All but two items are under $100, and most are items I've never written about here. Read, enjoy, then go shopping!

The story of my life, basically, is that I have champagne taste on a beer budget. Of course, this has forced me to become a better shopper, and "never pay retail" are words I've come to live by. There are exceptions to this, however, and here's where we come to my kryptonite: perfume. Like most beauty products, it almost never goes on sale, and when it does (discontinued, gray market), you probably don't want it. I find everything about perfume seductive: the back-lit shelves, the scent strips, the pretty bottles, the way the scent interacts with your own chemistry, the fact that you can look like an absolute wreck, but the second you envelop yourself in a cloud of scent, you feel as glamorous as you want to be. All of these qualities are magnified with niche scents, and one of my favorite lines is Bond No. 9, whose MO is to name their rapidly expanding roster of fragrances after NYC neighborhoods and streets. Bond No. 9 tends to draw the most attention for its bottles, but, thankfully, they chose a more subdued (yet still totally glam) design for their new Bond No. 9 Signature perfume. I say thankfully, because the perfume is so fantastic, I'd hate for it to be overshadowed by the bottle. The star of Bond No. 9 Signature is the trendy oud, plus notes of rose, tonka bean, and musk; it sounds simple, but the result is incredibly rich, warm and creamy. The lasting power is fantastic--I sprayed it on my arm in the early afternoon, and by the time I went to bed that night, it was still in full effect, not to mention the coat I was wearing that day still carries a faint trace of the scent. (It reminds one of a line about women and their perfume from a Sondheim song: "Even when they leave, they still are there.") Ingredients that smell so divine and last so long do not come cheap, however, and at $330 for 3.3 oz., Signature is Bond No. 9's most expensive scent (save for those that come in Swarovski-crystal-encrusted bottles). Still, that much perfume will last a long time (especially when it's so potent), and the cost is a fraction of what, say, a designer handbag would cost. And while it might not be on sale, it's currently Beauty Week at Saks, meaning you'll at least get a sample-filled tote bag with your purchase--which, in the beauty world, is almost as good as a sale.

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My favorite jeans are $70 at the Earnest Sewn sample sale; dresses and tops are $50, and jackets are $70. Men's clothes too! 3/4–3/7; 10-8, 10-7 Su; 94 Orchard St. (Delancey & Broome Sts.).

At Wink's warehouse sale, find clothes and accessories from Dolce Vita, Free People, and other popular brands. 3/4-3/6; 11-7; 188 Columbus Ave. (68th & 69th Sts.).

Dress like a lady who lunches at prices to suit working girls: coats, jackets, gowns, andmore by Oscar de la Renta are up to 80% off at his warehouse sale. 3/3–3/4; 10-6; 224 W. 30th St. (7th & 8th Aves), ste. 1101.

Head up to ABC Carpet & Home's Bronx warehouse for a sale of epic proportions (and up to 75% off). 3/4–3/7; 10-7, 11-6 Su; 1055 Bronx River Ave. (at Watson Ave.), Bronx.

Prive won't release names yet, but they have more than 25 brands from contemporary designers at 60%-80% off retail, for men and women. 3/3-3/7; 10:30-7; Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave. (15th & 16th Sts.).

Before it gets liquidated, score separates, gowns, accessories, and more for up to 75% off at the Escada sample sale. Leave the strollers and children under 12 at home. 3/7-3/10; Metropolitan Pavilion, 110 W. 19th St. (6th & 7th Aves.).

Find Etro, Dolce & Gabbana, and other top designers for up to 75% off at Boutique on 57. 3/4-3/5; 10-7; 12 W. 57th St. (5th & 6th Aves.).

For the knitters out there, Purl is moving to a bigger new space in April, but until then, select yarn and other merch is up to 40% off. Through 3/31; 137 Sullivan St. (Houston & Prince Sts.).

Meet Rebecca Minkoff at Henri Bendel this Thursday, plus sip champagne, enter to win bags, and receive a free gift with your purchase. 3/4; 5-7 p.m.; 712 5th Ave. (56th & 57th Sts.).

Shop Aqua’s spring collection at Bloomingdale’s and receive a free striped tote bag with any purchase of $150 or more; you can also get it monogrammed on the spot. 3/6; 10–8:30; 1000 3rd Ave. (59th & 60th Sts.), 2nd fl.

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Avelle, aka Bag Borrow or Steal, has launched a private site, BBOSPrivateSale.com, where you can save up to 70% on new and previously owned bags and accessories during private sales every weekday. Plus, you can take an additional 10% off now through 3/31 with code SPRING10 at checkout.

Take 20% off all tops at Isabella Oliver with code TOPS20 through 3/7.

Take 15% off orders over $75 at Karmaloop.com with code MADNESS through 3/31.

Take $5 off a $50 offer (code fiveoff), $10 off a $75 order (tenoff), $15 off a $100 order (fifteen), or $20 off a $100 order (big20off), all at BigelowChemists.com through 3/31.

Use code MARCHON for 25% off any regular-priced items at HableConstruction.com now through 3/12.

Get a free Bliss gift bag with a $50 purchase at blissworld.com with promo code WANTIT at checkout through 4/30.

This week, get 5 free samples with your order at Kiehls.com.

Get a 7-piece natural and organic beauty sampler with your $60 order when you enter code NATURALBH at Cheryl Shops fave BeautyHabit.com through 3/5.

Take 10% off your order at FragranceNet.com with code 32SLE through 3/2.