Fun events at Ulta, Saks and Bloomie’s
Ulta stores offer free make-up/skincare demos, samples and mini-make overs daily, March 11-31. Credit: Handout
March 7-11
THE SOCIETY OF MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING THRIFT SHOP holds it’s annual Spring sale with deep discounts on gently worn and some new designer items including Alexander McQueen, Manolo Blahnik, Gucci, Carolina Herrera and much more; 1440 Third Ave, Manhattan; 212-535-1250. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, til 5:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Get there early.
March 7-13
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE EVENTS March 7-13, gown trunk show, limited-time selections from Badgley Mischka, ML Monique Lhuillier and more (informal modeling Wednesday, noon-3 p.m.); Walt Whitman Shops, Huntington Station, 631-350-1233. March 10, pre-prom party, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., with hair and makeup tips, informal modeling; get 20 percent off one regular-priced evening dress purchase from select styles plus a Laura Mercier mini lip gloss, March 10-16 (one per customer while supplies last); 631-350-1203.
March 8 and 10
EVENTS AT BLOOMINGDALE'S: March 8, the store launches a new “Loyallist” points rewards program for all purchases with free manicures, games, balloon animals for the kids and more (1-5 p.m., Roosevelt Field and 4-8 p.m., Walt Whitman). On March 10, stop in at the men’s suiting event for a free manicure, shoe shine, chair massage and cocktails, 1-4 p.m. at Roosevelt Field (516-873-2861) and 3-6 p.m. at Walt Whitman (631-425-6850); reservations suggested. Get 30 percent off regular priced dress shirts, ties and shoes, 40 percent with suit purchase (selected brands) during event.
March 8-10
ALEX TEIH evening wear trunk show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (designer visit Saturday) at Tallulah, 8285 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury; 516-367-8010.
YSA MAKINO trunk show, beaded and embroidered hostess evening gowns (with designer rep), at Filly’s, 1065 Willis Ave., Albertson; 516-739-9090.
March 10
MAUI JIM sunglasses spring collection trunk show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Pearle Vision, 932 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park; 516-437-2594.
March 10-11
IRINA SHABAYEVA bridal trunk show at Bridal and Eveningwear of NY, 124 Glen Cove Rd., Roslyn; 516-621-2010.
March 11-31
GET MADE OVER Ulta has free makeup/skin care demos, samples and mini-makeovers plus buy-one-get-one-free deals featuring a different brand daily including Philosophy, Mario Badescu and Urban Decay; appointments suggested. For store locations, visit ulta.com.
Sample sales
SHOWROOM SEVEN
Get up to 60 percent off pieces by designers including Charlotte Ronson, Erickson Beamon, Odd Molly and Imitation of Christ, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, (free cocktails, 5-7 p.m.) through March 16, at 263 Eleventh Ave., Manhattan; 646-395-8054. Closed Sunday.
BONOBOS
The menswear brand offers big discounts on pants, tees, sweaters, jackets and more, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., March 7-8 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 9, at 261 W. 36th St., second floor, Manhattan; 212-947-8748.
