The week in shopping

NYC (lots of great sales this week!)
Find true samples for men & women (plus me--this is a must-hit) at Elizabeth & James. 5/19-5/21; 10-6; 250 W. 39th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), ste. 1701.

Another must-hit on my list: The News, for Boy by Band of Outsiders, Clu, Vena Cava, and more of my favorite designers. 5/20-5/22; 10-6; 495 Broadway (Spring & Broome Sts.), 5th fl.

Battle the hipsters for up to 75% off the house label, plus Gryson, Sophomore, and more at Steven Alan's sample sale. 5/20-5/23; 8:30-8 Th, noon-7 F & S, noon-5 Su; 87 Franklin St. (Broadway & Church Sts.).

At Mara Hoffman's sample sale, find resort and spring swim, separates, and dresses for up to 80% off retail. 5/21-5/23; 10-7, 11-6 Su; 60 Mercer St. (at Broome St.).

Stock up on great undies and ready-to-wear at Araks' spring sample sale. 5/20-5/21; 8:30-7:30 Th, 9:30-6:30 F; 137 Grand St. (Center & Crosby Sts.), 5th fl.

Nanette Lepore skirts and pants are under $100, dresses are $150. 5/18-5/20; 9-7; 225 W. 35th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 4th fl.

Colette Malouf's lovely and delightfully luxe hair accessories are on sale--$40 for headbands, $10 for miscellaneous accessories. 5/19-5/20; 10-8; 594 Broadway (Houston & Prince Sts.), ste. 1216.

Derek Lam's silky spring collection retailed for much more; find prices in the mid- to low three figures at his sample sale. 5/20–5/21; 10-6; 601 W. 26th St. (11th & 12th Aves.), ste. 1730.

All manner of girlie lingerie--plus swimwear too--is 50%-70% off at Eberjey's sample sale. 5/18–5/19; 8:30-7 T, 9-5 W; 231 W. 39th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), ste. 1102. .

Cardigan by Lynne Hiriak, Nellie Partow, Nicholas K, and Candace Ang, among other indie designers, are up to 80% off. 5/20–5/23; 10-8 Th-F, 11-6 S, 11-4 Su.; 2 Great Jones St. (Broadway & Lafayette Sts.).

Noir's statement jewelry (including the pavé octopus ring, for $95, and a stack of pyramid rings for $40), is up to 80% off. 5/19-5/21; 10-7; 350 W. 38th St. (8th & 9th Aves.), 5th fl.

Melissa Shoes' plasic shoes are $20-$150, and that includes their designer collabs with Vivienne Westwood and Alexandre Herchcovitch. 5/19-5/22; noon-8; 520 W. 27th St. (10th & 11th Aves), ste. 601.

Tailored, work-friendly clothes are on super-sale at Carlos Campos' sample sale. 5/19–5/21; 10-7; 248 W. 35th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 9th fl.

Earthy jewelry is $5 and up (that's up to 80% off) at Pono's spring sample sale. Through 5/21; 9-6; 132 W. 36th St. (Broadway & 7th Ave.), 8th fl.

Christofle and Guy Degrenne flatware, crystal, and bric-a-brac are up to 70% off retail at Soffier Haskin. Through 5/20; 9-6:30, 9-5 Th; 317 W. 33rd St. (8th & 9th Aves.).

Bags are a mere $5-$60 at the Elliott Lucca, the Sak, and sakroots sample sale. 5/20; 9-5; 339 5th Ave. (at 33rd St.), 2nd fl.

Showroom Seven's sample sale boasts clothes and accessories from Orla Kiely, Andy & Debb, and more for up to 90% off. Through 5/21; 10-7; 263 11th Ave. (at 28th St.), 3rd fl.

Pumps and sandals are $10-$60 at Lovely People. 5/20; 5:30-8; 1385 Broadway (37th & 38th Sts.).

Hit Fred Flare for hipster-approved wares for $10. 5/23; 11-5; 131 Meserole Ave. (at Leonard St.), Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Online
Take 20% off jewelry at 80s Purple with code bejeweled through 5/19.

Designers like Alexander Wang are now 30-95% off at Forward by Revolve.

Neiman Marcus's First Call sale has started; prices are up to 40% off.

Shop new sale markdowns at Free People.