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• June 6, 2008
• Weekend Events

The Weekend in Sales

By Lisa Dionisio

Elizabeth Charles Sale
Meatpacking boutique Elizabeth Charles is hosting their annual summer sale with up to 30% off their chic roster of Aussie designers. Sale items include the Karen Walker Puff Sleeve Shift (now $563) and the Lover Rimbaud Dress (now $272). Elizabeth Charles, 639 1/2 Hudson Street, (between Horatio and Gansevoort streets); 212-421-6485.

Project No. 8 Sale
Project No. 8 is slashing prices by 25% on clothing and accessories from designers like Anuschka Hoevener, Bless, Hope, Kostas Murkudis and Salvor. Check out these summer faves, including select Hope women's shoes (now $330), a hand crocheted bathing suit by A détacher (now $207), Kostas Murkudis men's dress shirts (now $135), and Stephan Schneider men's shirts (now $210). Project No. 8, 138 Division Street, (between Orchard and Ludlow streets); 212-925-5599.

More NYC and L.A. weekend sales after the jump...

Alter Sale
Swing by Brooklyn boutique Alter for their annual spring-cleaning sale, featuring Cheap Monday jeans, Takel shirts, Schmoove shoes, and more good stuff than you can shake a stick at! With markdowns of up to 50% off, lucky shoppers can get a Kitchen Orange Ivy dress (now $72), a pair of men's Schmoove shoes (now $115), and Cheap Monday jeans for guys and gals in various washes (now $54) all for cheap. Alter, 109 Franklin Street, (between Greenpoint Avenue and Milton Street); 718-784-8818.

Lyell Sale
Lyell's spring sale has begun with markdowns of up to 25% off. This season's must-haves include their lovely khaki Raincoat (now $390), the Claire blouse (now $390), and the Zig Zag camisole (now $240). Lyell, 173 Elizabeth Street, (between Spring and Kenmare streets); 212-966-8484.

Los Angeles sales...

Resurrection Sale
Katy Rodriguez's luxurious collection of cocktail and evening dresses is now 30% off at her Resurrection boutique. Choose from the designer's party-worthy creations, including the Tokyo 2 dress (now $696), the hot-pink taffeta Tier dress (now $1,155), and a Bow Straight dress in assorted colors (now $996). Resurrection, 8006 Melrose Avenue, (at North Edinburgh Avenue); 323-651-5516.

Creatures of Comfort Sale
Creatures of Comfort's spring sale is underway, with women's clothing discounted by up to 40%. Look for covetable items like Sunshine & Shadow's Linen Check Shorts (now $142), VPL's Gray Hemisphere Dress (now $167), and Vena Cava's Petrol Denim Jumper (now $317). Creatures of Comfort, 7971 Melrose Avenue, (between N. Hayworth and N. Edinburgh avenues); 323-655-7855; and online at shop.creaturesofcomfort.us

James Perse Sample Sale
James Perse is having a one-day sample sale this Saturday, June 7, from 9 to 5 p.m. With items starting as low as $15, be sure to load up on plenty of his laid-back staples for men, women, and kids at up to 80% off. James Perse Sample Sale at Siren Studios, 6063 West Sunset Boulevard, (between La Baig Avenue and North Gower Street); no phone.

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