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Nowadays, finding just the right outfit for this super-sticky heat is always a morning predicament. Lucky for us, this weekend, supe-designer Liya Kebede's lemlem line of yummy embroidered dresses, scarves, and adorable kids' wear is going on sale—and all priced under $50! Inspired by Africa, Kebede's lemlem collection is hand woven in Ethiopia and features intricate embroidery and super-soft all-natural cotton. Sample sale offerings include women's and children's picks from spring/summer '09, as well as select samples and one-off pieces from her upcoming fall collection.
When: Saturday, August 1, through Monday, August 3, from 11 to 8 p.m.
Where:
Lemlem
Sample Sale, 548 West 28th Street, Suite 538, (between 10th and 11th avenues); 212-337-1460.
In God We Trust Sample Sale What: Shana Tabor's In God We Trust boutique is offering major steals during their weekend sample sale. Guys and girls, pick up great buys on In God We Trust's spring '09 collections, past season stock, Tabor's fun quirky jewelry, as well as a selection of discounted shoes and more. Plus, as an exclusive to R29 readers, get early bird buys at their Friday night VIP preview. When: VIP preview, Friday, July 31, from 4 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, from 11 to 6 p.m. Where:
In God We Trust
Sample Sale, 265 Lafayette Street, (between Prince and Spring streets); 212-966-9010. Daryl K Sample Sale What: Beat the summer heat with cool deals at the Daryl K/Kerrigan sample sale. Save up to 60% on their spring/summer '09 line—including a sexy Pull-on Pleated Pencil skirt (now $149), a Bandeau tank (now $80), and a gorgeous Two-Tone Strapless dress (now $140). When: Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1, from 11 to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, August 2, from noon to 6 p.m Where:
Daryl K
, 21 Bond Street, (between Lafayette Street and Bowery); 212-529-8790. Some Odd Rubies What: A selection of Some Odd Rubies' reclaimed vintage dresses are now up to 50% off at their L.E.S. boutique. Pick up great floral dresses for August and choose from a selection of sale shoes now up to 25% off. When: Ongoing sale Where:
Some Odd Rubies
, 151 Ludlow Street, (between Stanton and Rivington streets); 212-353-1736 Proenza Schouler Sample Sale What: Select pieces from Proenza Schouler's spring '09 line and past season collections are marked down during their seasonal sample sale. Swing by their SoHo studio for great buys on their amazing dresses, tops, shoes, and more. When: Now through Friday, July 31, from 9 to 6 p.m. Where:
Proenza Schouler
Sample Sale, 495 Broadway, 8th floor, (between Broome and Spring streets); 212-343-1360. Plum & Pear Summer Sale What: Plum & Pear's summer sale is getting even better with up to 60% markdowns on their entire spring/summer '09 collections. Plus, be sure to check out their sale buckets with items under $50—including pieces from Eairth, Dallin Chase, and Nicholas K. When: Ongoing sale Where:
Plum
& Pear, 124 Ludlow Street, (between Delancey and Rivington streets); 212-529-1030; and online at
shop.plumstyle.com
. Housing Works TriBeCa New Location What: Housing Works TriBeca is moving on up and opening their new bigger double-level location this weekend. Be sure to check out even more designer
steals
all benefitting a good cause. When: Opens Friday, July 31 Where:
Housing Works TriBeCa
, 119 Chambers Street, (between West Broadway and Church streets); 212-732-0839. Carlos Campos Sample Sale What: Check out discounted pieces from Carlos Campos' spring '09 line during his seasonal sample sale. Expect great summer pieces for both men and women. When: Now through Friday, July 31, from 10 to 6 p.m. Where:
Carlos Campos
Sample Sale, 248 West 35th Street, 9th floor, (between 7th and 8th avenues); 212-244-2377. TG-170 Sale What: Ludlow Street boutique TG-170 is making room for new pre-fall goods from Sunshine & Shadow, Salvor, and others with an in-store clearance sale. Plus, be sure to get summer favorites from their $50 table and racks. When: Sale is ongoing Where:
TG-170
, 170 Ludlow Street, (between Houston and Stanton streets); 212-995-8660. Marmalade Vintage Sale What: L.E.S. colorful vintage boutique Marmalade is starting their annual summer sale with up to 70% markdowns on summer styles. Take a peek at an excellent stock of vintage finds—including a Sailor Striped romper (now $38), Gray Floral Linen overalls (now $45), and select vintage sandals (now 20% off). When: Sale runs until the end of the month Where:
Marmalade Vintage
, 172 Ludlow Street, (between Houston and Stanton streets); 212-473-8070. Clarabella Closing Sale What: Sadly, L.E.S. shoe haven Clarabella is closing their doors at the end of August. Their summer sale is still underway and features amazing deals on handbags, jewelry, and of course, amazing shoes from Tashkent by Cheyenne, Mariana, Marcello Toshi, Devotte, and more. When: Sale runs now through the store closing on Friday, August 28 Where:
Clarabella
, 279 East Houston Street, (between Clinton and Suffolk streets); 212-979-0270. One Size Fits All Event What: A special T-shirt/art exhibition
One Size Fits All
opens at L.E.S. gallery On Stellar Rays this weekend. View an array of exclusive hand-drawn t-shirts from over 16 artists— including
Jenny Salomon
of Louc. When: Exhibit open through Saturday, August 22; Wednesday through Saturday, from noon to 7 p.m. Where: One Size Fits All Event at
On Stellar Rays
, 133 Orchard Street, (between Rivington and Delancey streets); 212-598-3012; for more info, check out
onstellarrays.com
. Honey in the Rough Sale What: L.E.S. gem Honey in the Rough is welcoming summer with a new sale on a selection of their stylish frocks and accessories. Shop their colorful designer roster, including Tsumori Chisato, Antipodium, Eley Kishimoto, Senada Theory, and more. Standouts include a Madison Marcus Silk Progression Dress (now $155), Mociun Tie Front Dress (now $270), and Iosselliani Bird, Serpents, and Coils Necklace (now $685). When: Through Wednesday, August 5 Where:
Honey in the Rough
, 161 Rivington Street (between Suffolk and Clinton streets); 212-228-6415. Project No. 8 and No. 8b Sale What: Sibling stores Project No. 8 and newly-opened men's store No. 8b are marking down their stock of spring/summer merch to make room for fall. Take advantage of 50% markdowns on men's and women's goods from Martin Margiela, Sunshine & Shadow, Stephan Schneider, Hope, Tom Scott, and more—including a Martin Margiela 06 Bright Blue Sweatshirt dress (now $118) and a Stephan Schneider Spring jacket (now $156). When: Sale is ongoing Where:
Project No. 8
, 138 Division Street, (between Orchard and Ludlow streets); 212-925-5599; and No. 8b, 38 Orchard Street, (at Hester Street); 212-925-5599. Hollander & Lexer Summer Sale What: Brooklyn boutiques Hollander & Lexer are making way for fall with great discounts on their spring/summer '09 collections. Shop sales of up to 50% off on Rag & Bone, Engineered Garments, Robert Geller, Common Projects, YMC, and more—including a Rag & Bone Agnes Shirt (now $140) and their own Hollander & Lexer Smoking jacket (now $180). When: Sale starts this week and continues Where:
Hollander & Lexer
, 358 Atlantic Avenue, Boerum Hill; 718-797-9190; and 103 Metropolitan Avenue, Williamsburg; 718-797-9117. Kaight Sale What: The Kaight boutique is taking new markdowns on their eco-friendly stock. Take advantage of up to 50% sales in-store or online on Loomstate, Raasta, EDUN, Doucette Duvall, Organic by John Patrick, Eairth, Perfectly Imperfect, and more. When: Ongoing sale Where: Kaight, 83 Orchard Street, (between Grand and Broome streets); 212-680-5630; and online at
kaightshop.com
. Assembly New York Sale What: L.E.S. store Assembly is marking down their excellent stock of spring/summer merch by up to 30%. Find awesome goods for both guys and girls from Chronicles of Never, Robert Geller, Rachel Comey, Henrik Vibskov, Endovanera, V::room, and more! When: Now through the end of July Where:
Assembly
, 174 Ludlow Street, (between Houston and Stanton streets); 212-253-5393. No.6 Sale What: No.6's summer sale is gettting even sweeter with new discounts throughout the store. Get up to 50% off their new designer merch and up to 40% off their No.6 line of dresses—including a No.6 Silk Print Ruffle dress (now $207). When: Now through the first week of August Where:
No.6
, 6 Centre Market Place, (between Broome and Grand streets); 212-226-5759. Otte Moving Sale What: Otte's Williamsburg locale is moving and marking down their entire stock of designer goods. Get up to 80% off clothing from Steven Alan, Rag & Bone, See by Chloe, Mike & Chris, and more. When: Sale goes until it's gone or the store closing on Saturday, September 5 Where:
Otte
, 132 North 5th Street, (at Bedford Avenue); 718-302-3007. Jumelle Sale What: Jumelle's summer sale is getting even hotter with new markdowns up to 60% off. Scoop up sale merch from Steven Alan, T by Alexander Wang, Loeffler Randall, Bodkin, A.P.C., Lover, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and more. When: New markdowns this week; ongoing sale Where:
Jumelle
, 148 Bedford Avenue, (between N. 8th and N. 9th streets); 718-388-9525. Bird Sale What: Shop great warm-weather buys during Bird's summer sale. Merch includes men's and women's clothing, shoes, and accessories from Bodkin, Sunshine & Shadow, Mina Perhonen, Hermanos Estebecorena, Mociun, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and more. When: Ongoing sale Where:
Bird
, 220 Smith Street, (corner of Butler Street), Cobble Hill; 718-797-3774; 316 Fifth Avenue, (between 2nd and 3rd streets), Park Slope; 718-768-4940; and 203 Grand Street, (between Bedford and Driggs avenues); Williamsburg; 718-388-1655; online at
shopbird.com
. Owl's Lab Sale What: Greenwich Village boutique Owl's Lab is having a summer clearance sale throughout the store. Find discounts up to 80% off their designer goods from Elizabeth & James, Myne, Sass & Bide, Vena Cava, and more. When: Sale ends Saturday, August 1 Where:
Owl's Lab
, 20 East 12th Street, (between 5th Avenue and University Place); 212-633-2672. Pixie Market Sale What: Pixie Market's stylish collection of downtown-inspired dresses and accessories are going on sale by up to 50%. In-store or
online
, scoop up sale merch from Minimarket, Lala Berlin, Mogil, Fremont, Seneca Rising, and many others. When: Sale goes until it's gone Where:
Pixie Market
, 100 Stanton Street, (between Orchard and Ludlow streets); 212-253-0953. Built by Wendy Sale What: Pick up perfect summer-ready staples at Built by Wendy's seasonal sale. Her preppy-inspired menswear and womenswear are now up to 60% off. Items include an Indigo Chambray Drawstring pant (now $65), a Floral Smocked dress (now $80), and a Striped Boatneck T-shirt (now $42). When: Now through Monday, August 31 Where:
Built by Wendy
, 7 Centre Market Place, (between Broome and Grand streets); 212-925-6538; 46 North 6th Street, (between Wythe and Kent streets); Williamsburg; 718-384-2882; or online at
builtbywendy.com
. Kisan Concept Store Sale What: SoHo's colorful Kisan Concept store is in summer sale mode with up to 50% discounts on select merch. Score discounted women's goods from Sonia Rykiel, Prairies de Paris, Ports 1961, Jerome Dreyfuss, Vanessa Bruno, as well as adorable kids' wear from Petit Bateau, Sonia Rykiel, Makie, and many more. When: Sale runs until Friday, July 31 Where:
Kisan Concept Store
, 125 Greene Street, (between Houston and Prince streets); 212-475-2470.
Online Anna Sheffield Online Boutique What: One of our fave jewelry designers, Anna Sheffield, has just launched her very own e-commerce site. Browse her entire signature fine-jewelry line and coveted Bing Bang collections. Plus this week, in honor of the launch, she's taking 50% off her beautiful
Seed Bead chokers
(now $175). When: Discount runs through Friday, August 7 Where: Shop online at
shop.annasheffield.com
. Stymie Apparel Discount What: R29 readers are in for a special treat as the ladies of Stymie are offering a 20% off discount on their super-soft T-shirts. Made from organic cotton, check out their line of
limited edition designs
perfect for summer. Promo code: PIPELINE When: Discount expires on Sunday, August 9 Where: Shop online at
stymie.bigcartel.com
. Beklina Sale What: Check out the sweet summer sale stock at eco-friendly e-boutique Beklina. Select summer styles are now 50% off including pieces from Mociun, Stewart + Brown, Ashley Watson, Mr. Larkin, and more. When: Ongoing sale Where: Shop online
beklina.com
Rarechic Sale What: Online boutique Rarechic.com is offering sweet savings of up to 80% off during their super summer sale. Check out sale goods from Steven Alan, Geren Ford, Katy Rodriguez, Fremont, and more. When: Sale goes until it's gone Where: Shop online at
Rarechic.com
. Bona Drag Sale What: E-boutique Bona Drag is having their first big sale and offering discounted merch from Sophomore, Society for Rational Dress, Samantha Pleet, Rachel Antonoff, Judi Rosen, She-Bible, and many others. Score discounts of up to 50% off their feminine dresses, accessories, and more. When: Sale goes until it's gone Where: Shop online at
bonadrag.com
. Acne Sale What: Discounts at Acne's online shop are now at the 60% off mark on their spring/summer '09 lines. Pick up a few classic staples for both guys and girls now before it's gone. When: Ongoing sale Where: Shop online at
shop.acnestudios.com
. I Don't Like Mondays Sale What: E-boutique I Don't Like Mondays has just launched their first spring sale. Choose from a selection of men's and women's casual T-shirts, dresses, denim, and more—now up to 30% off. When: Sale lasts until it's gone Where: Shop online at
idontlikemondays.us
. Aloha Rag Sale What: One of our favorite e-shops, Aloha Rag, kicks off their seasonal clearance sale with markdowns of up to 30% off. When: Sale is ongoing Where: Shop online at
aloharag.com
.