Come sale away: Tory Burch bags for less than $300

Sales are all about timing. Thanks to the Web and online discounts, you don't have to be in the right place at the right time. Right now, Bluefly.com has a small but excellent and eclectic collection of Tory Burch bags at 40% off.

The silver tote, left, sells for $270, and the canvas weekender is priced at $267. There are hobos and clutches too.

Photos: Bluefly.com

Come Sale Away: Chanel, Prada, Louis Vuitton

Online outlet Haute Look tempts you to take a stiletto to the piggy bank by clearing the shelves of upscale consignment shop, Decades Two. Expect current, impeccable handbags galore by Chanel, Prada, Gucci and other designers to hit the site at 8:00 a.m. on Friday morn. This $3,000 Chanel tote will sell for $2,200 and there are 249 others to be had. Last time, Haute Look and Decades Two collaborated, the loot sold out in less than an hour.

photo: Haute Couture

Come Sale Away: William & Augusta sample sale

New York designers William & Augusta, a mother and son team, hosts its first L.A. sample sale and East Coast expats take note: The looks are ladylike and classic -- more Connecticut country club than Orange County happy hour.
Example: This chiffon blouse reduced to $150 from $750 and black gore skirt selling for $165, down from $800.

When: Sunday, July 13th; 12-6pm
Where: Melrose Lightspace
7600 Melrose Ave., 2nd Flr. (corner of Curson Ave.), Los Angeles, CA, 90046
310.704.2597; Visa and Mastercard accepted.
www.william-augusta.com

photo: courtesy of designer

Come sale away: Monique Lhuillier bridal blow out

What: Monique Lhuillier Bridal and Ready to Wear sample sale, with everything priced at 40%-90% off. Merchandise is ‘as is’ and all sales are final. No alterations provided.

When & where: Sunday, July 13th
10am - 5pm
1201 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90015

photo: Getty Images

Come Sale Away: Recessionistas, welcome

The price of gas alone is enough to make you bypass the boutiques and stock up on sensible staples from Trader Joe's. The Rage feels your pain. But there is hope: Sample sales. Stick with us, kid, and we'll keep you posted on the best of the bunch.

This Friday and Saturday, Geren Ford's whimsical dresses and separates sell for up to 90% off at their downtown corporate office. This black frock (pictured)  is reduced to $80 from $325.  Capris will go for $60, down from $244.

Where: Geren Ford, Inc. -- 453 South Spring Street, Downtown (at 5th and Spring Streets)
When: Friday, June 27th: 3:30 to 6:30; Saturday, noon to 4:00.
Bring: Cash or a credit card and a girlfriend so you can divide and conquer.

photo: Geren Ford, Inc.