April 9-10 
 View the Brunello Cucinelli women's fall trunk show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at Marshs, 270 Main St., Huntington; 631-423-1660. 
 April 9-11 
 Oscar de la Renta Childrenswear is hosting a trunk show featuring the new Fall 2013 collection for girls and boys ages 12 months to 14 years, plus resort fashion jewelry for mom, Tues. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Weds. 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Oscar de la Renta Boutique, Madison Avenue at 66th Street. 
 April 10 
 Stop by the Spa Soiree, a business networking cocktail party, 6-8 p.m., at Bay Street Theatre, Long Wharf, <a href="http://66.54.17.122/topics//Sag_Harbor,_NY" style="line-height: 1.4em; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(23, 72, 134);">Sag Harbor</a>. Guests receive a spa gift bag plus a chance to win prizes. Tickets ($20) can be purchased online at indyeastend.com or at the door; half of the proceeds will go to the theater; 631-725-9500. 
 April 11 
 <a href="http://66.54.17.122/topics//Saks_Incorporated" style="line-height: 1.4em; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(23, 72, 134);">Saks Fifth Avenue</a>&nbsp;has&nbsp;<a href="http://66.54.17.122/topics//Nars_(brand)" style="line-height: 1.4em; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(23, 72, 134);">Nars</a>&nbsp;master class makeup sessions with Jason Hoffman (1:30 and 6:30 p.m.); reservation fee ($75) is redeemable in product purchases;&nbsp;<a href="http://66.54.17.122/topics//Walt_Whitman" style="line-height: 1.4em; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(23, 72, 134);">Walt Whitman</a>&nbsp;Shops; 631-350-1363. 
 April 11-14 
 Nouveau Bride is hosting two trunk shows: LaRichi Couture bridal and Tina di Martina mother of the bride and eveningwear; 1613 Merrick Rd., Merrick; 516-868-1500. By appointment only. 
 April 12-14 
 Shop the&nbsp;<a href="http://66.54.17.122/topics//Essence" style="line-height: 1.4em; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(23, 72, 134);">Essence</a>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<a href="http://66.54.17.122/topics//Australia" style="line-height: 1.4em; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(23, 72, 134);">Australia</a>&nbsp;bridal trunk show at Helen's Bridal, 50 Austin Blvd. in Commack; 631-543-6300. By appointment only. 
 April 13 
 At Bloomingdale's&nbsp;<a href="http://66.54.17.122/topics//Roosevelt,_NY" style="line-height: 1.4em; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(23, 72, 134);">Roosevelt</a>&nbsp;Field, meet with&nbsp;<a href="http://66.54.17.122/topics//Chanel" style="line-height: 1.4em; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(23, 72, 134);">Chanel</a>&nbsp;makeup artist Sterling Williams, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., to create your&nbsp;<a href="http://66.54.17.122/topics//New_Look" style="line-height: 1.4em; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(23, 72, 134);">new look</a>&nbsp;for spring; 516-873-2804. At the Huntington store, get a complimentary Dior mini facial, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; 631-425-6805. Reservations suggested for both events. 
 SAMPLE SALES 
 <a href="http://66.54.17.122/topics//Badgley_Mischka" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(23, 72, 134);">Badgley Mischka</a> 
 Take 60 to 80 percent off retail on the spring-summer 2013 collection of gowns, cocktail dresses and separates, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and until 3 p.m. Sunday April 9-14 at 260 Fifth Ave., Manhattan; 212-725-5400 
 <a href="http://66.54.17.122/topics//Elie_Tahari" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(23, 72, 134);">Elie Tahari</a> 
 Get up to 70 percent off women's and men's clothing and accessories, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, April 12-21, at 510 Fifth Ave., Manhattan; 212-398-2622 
 Tusk 
 Fine Italian leather bags, accessories and travel items for women and men are marked down 50 to 70 percent, plus 15 percent savings on regular priced items, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. April 12-13 and April 15-20 at 242 W. 26th St., Manhattan; 212-242-8485. Get a free canvas tote with your purchase.

April 9-10 View the Brunello Cucinelli women's fall trunk show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at Marshs, 270 Main St., Huntington; 631-423-1660. April 9-11 Oscar de la Renta Childrenswear is hosting a trunk show featuring the new Fall 2013 collection for girls and boys ages 12 months to 14 years, plus resort fashion jewelry for mom, Tues. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Weds. 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Oscar de la Renta Boutique, Madison Avenue at 66th Street. April 10 Stop by the Spa Soiree, a business networking cocktail party, 6-8 p.m., at Bay Street Theatre, Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. Guests receive a spa gift bag plus a chance to win prizes. Tickets ($20) can be purchased online at indyeastend.com or at the door; half of the proceeds will go to the theater; 631-725-9500. April 11 Saks Fifth Avenue has Nars master class makeup sessions with Jason Hoffman (1:30 and 6:30 p.m.); reservation fee ($75) is redeemable in product purchases; Walt Whitman Shops; 631-350-1363. April 11-14 Nouveau Bride is hosting two trunk shows: LaRichi Couture bridal and Tina di Martina mother of the bride and eveningwear; 1613 Merrick Rd., Merrick; 516-868-1500. By appointment only. April 12-14 Shop the Essence of Australia bridal trunk show at Helen's Bridal, 50 Austin Blvd. in Commack; 631-543-6300. By appointment only. April 13 At Bloomingdale's Roosevelt Field, meet with Chanel makeup artist Sterling Williams, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., to create your new look for spring; 516-873-2804. At the Huntington store, get a complimentary Dior mini facial, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; 631-425-6805. Reservations suggested for both events. SAMPLE SALES Badgley Mischka Take 60 to 80 percent off retail on the spring-summer 2013 collection of gowns, cocktail dresses and separates, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and until 3 p.m. Sunday April 9-14 at 260 Fifth Ave., Manhattan; 212-725-5400 Elie Tahari Get up to 70 percent off women's and men's clothing and accessories, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, April 12-21, at 510 Fifth Ave., Manhattan; 212-398-2622 Tusk Fine Italian leather bags, accessories and travel items for women and men are marked down 50 to 70 percent, plus 15 percent savings on regular priced items, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. April 12-13 and April 15-20 at 242 W. 26th St., Manhattan; 212-242-8485. Get a free canvas tote with your purchase.

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