Sales & Shopping

Starting this Thursday, January 8, through Sunday, January 18, Fred Segal launches their bi-annual clearance sale with 50% discounts on fall/holiday '08 collections. Sale items include a Patrik Ervell Navy Cashmere Air jacket (now $390) and a Band of Outsiders for Sperry boot (now $180), plus expect additional markdowns as the sale progresses. Fred Segal, 500 Broadway, (near 5th Street); Santa Monica; 310- 393-4477; and 8100 Melrose Avenue, (near N. Crescent Heights Boulevard); 323-651-4129.

The Dari boutique's end-of-year sale is underway with up to 80% markdowns on fall/winter '08 merch. Ladies, take advantage of deep discounts on items from Phillip Lim, Vena Cava, YaYa, Rag & Bone, M Missoni, and more. Dari, 12184 Ventura Boulevard, (between Vantage and Laurelgrove avenues); 818-762-3274.

TenOverSix is saying goodbye to 2008 with sale discounts on select handbags, shoes, and sunglasses. Now through the middle of January, take up to 40% off sunglasses from Derek Lam and Phillip Lim and up to 65% off shoes and handbags from Rachel Comey, Tashkent by Cheyenne, and more. TenOverSix, 7427 Beverly Boulevard, (at N. Vista Street); 323-330-9355.

Brentwood Country Mart boutique Post 26 is marking down fall/winter '08 merch by up to 50% now through the new year. Find sale items from James Perse, Marc Jacobs, Earnest Sewn, Phillip Lim, and Alexander Wang. Post 26, 225 26th Street, (between San Vicente Boulevard and Georgina Avenue); 310-451-0950.

The Pixie Market boutique is making way for the new year with major discounts in-store and online. Find 60% off discounts their stylish designers, including Mini Market, Rodebjer, Quail, Carin Wester, Maud Shoes and more. Pixie Market, 7950 West 3rd Street, (between S. Fairfax and S. Edinburgh avenues); 323-782-1718.

Adele's online boutique is marking down Holiday dresses for the New Year. Check out a House of Dagmar Fleur dress (now $262), a Society for Rational Dress Strap dress (now $174), and a Tsesay Cap Sleeve dress (now $83). Adele, 735 South Coast Highway, (between Cleo Street and St. Anns Drive); Laguna Beach; 949-376-5850; and online at www.shopadele.com.

South Willard is offering deep discounts on their fall/winter '08 men's collections. Check out sale clothing and accessories from Raf Simons, Dries Van Noten, Patrik Ervell, Band of Outsiders, Raf by Raf Simons, and A.P.C. South Willard, 8038 West 3rd Street, (between South Crescent Heights Boulevard and South Laurel Avenue); 323-653-6153.

Steven Alan is launching a Holiday shirting drive starting this Thursday, December 18, through Monday, January 5. Bring in a gently worn button-down shirt and get a $25 discount on any new Steven Alan button-down shirt with donations going to L.A.'s own Food on Foot. Plus to kick off the drive, this Thursday, December 18, stop by any of their locations as they ring in the holidays with cookies, cider, and holiday cheer. Steven Alan, 638 North Robertson Boulevard, (between Melrose Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard); West Hollywood; 310-854-1814; 11677 San Vicente Boulevard, No. 111, (between South Barrington and Darlington avenues); Los Angeles; 310-820-4700; and 1601 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, (near Palms Boulevard); Venice, 310-452-3413.

Showroom Seven's west coast office is gearing up for the Holidays with a seasonal sample sale going on now through Tuesday, December 23, from 10 to 6 p.m. Find sale goods from Orla Kiely, Bloch London, Soundgirl, Tony Cohen, Charlotte Ronson, and much much more. Showroom Seven Sample Sale, 860 South Los Angeles Street, Mezz #3, (between East 9th and East 8th streets); 213-316-0112.

Pick up your favorite fall/winter staples at A.P.C.'s end-of-season sale starting this Thursday, December 18, through Monday, January 19. Expect major sales as their West Hollywood boutique marks down their entire men's and women's collections by 50%. A.P.C., 619 North Croft Avenue, (between Rangely Avenue and Clinton Street); 323-297-0414.

Gargyle begins their annual end-of-season sale this Thursday, January 8, and Friday, January 9, from noon to 8 p.m. Stop by their Orchard Street showroom for discounts of up to 80% off their fall/winter '08 collections. Gargyle Showroom, 16A Orchard Street, (between Canal and Hester streets); 917-470-9367.

Alter's winter sale is now at 70% discounts on their selection of men's and women's designer clothing and accessories. The Brooklyn boutique is offering sale goods from Fetty, Alex & Chloe, Penfield, Cheap Monday, Rojas, Spiewak, and much much more. Alter, 140 Franklin Street, (at Greenpoint Avenue); 718-349-0203.

The Otte boutique is taking additional markdowns on their sweet selection of sale merch. With discounts of up to 70% off, items include a Heimstone Anasani dress (now $159.30), a Loeffler Randall Cape dress ($158.40) and a Catherine Holstein Print dress (now $187.50). Otte, 121 Greenwich Avenue, (between Horation and Jane streets), West Village; 212-229-9424; 1281 Madison Avenue, (between 91st and 92nd streets), Upper East Side; 212-289-2644; and 132 North 5th Street, (at Bedford Avenue), Williamsburg; 718-302-3007; and online at www.otteny.com.

This weekend, Acne Studio begins their winter pre-sale with up to 40% discounts on their autumn/winter '08 collections. Shop their SoHo locale or online for men's and women's tops, denim, knits, and more -- including a women's Pioneere skirt (now $165) and a men's Mic Stereo jean (now $179). Acne Studio, 10 Greene Street, (between Canal and Grand streets); 212-625-2828.

East Village boutiques Odin and Pas de Deux are making way for new merchandise with discounts of up to 60% off their fall/winter '08 stock. Ladies, shop sale merch from Karen Walker, Repetto, Alexander Wang, Rag & Bone -- including a Karen Walker Tulip skirt (now $149). Guys, stop by Odin and enjoy new markdowns on clothing from Robert Geller, Trovata, Band of Outsiders, and more. Odin, 328 East 11th Street, (between 1st and 2nd avenues); 212-475-0666; and 199 Lafayette Street, (between Broome and Kenmare streets); 212-966-0026; and Pas de Deux, 329 East 11th Street, (between 1st and 2nd avenues); 212-475-0075.

Designer Shelly Steffee is offering additional markdowns on her fall '08 collections at her Meatpacking boutique. Shop up to 65% off her skirts, dresses, coats and more -- including the Luxury Bomber jacket (now $367.50) and the Black Box skirt (now $113.75). Shelly Steffee, 34 Gansevoort Street, (between Greenwich and Hudson streets); 917-408-0409.

Our friends at Jumelle are taking further reductions on sale merch by up to 60% off in-store and online. Goods include a Lyell Diamond sweater (now $290), a Mayle Billie Doux bag (now $395), and a Mociun Fake Bead Sun Dancer dress (now $198). Jumelle, 148 Bedford Avenue, (between N. 8th and N. 9th streets); 718-388-9525.

Just in time for party season, Brooklyn boutique Thistle & Clover, is marking down all non-sale holiday dresses now through Wednesday, December 31. Find select party dresses discounted by 30% and warm winter coats discounted by up to 40% off. Thistle & Clover, 221 DeKalb Avenue, (between Adelphi Street and Claremont Avenue); 718-855-5577.

The Pixie Market boutique is making way for the new year with major discounts in-store and online. Find 60% off their stylish designers, including Mini Market, Rodebjer, Quail, Carin Wester, Maud Shoes and more. Pixie Market, 7950 West 3rd Street, (between S. Fairfax and S. Edinburgh avenues); 323-782-1718.

Housing Works Chelsea location has just received a huge shipment of past season Steven Alan merch and offering it at discounts of 70% off this Saturday, December 27. Items include a Steven Alan Pea coat (now $83), a Steven Alan Blue Reverse Seam Button-Down shirt (now $56), as well as a Sea Silk dress (now $125). Housing Works, 143 West 17th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues); 718-838-5050.