Trunk shows, sample sales and beauty tips

Paula Varsalona trunk show, cocktail dresses and gowns, Dec. 8-11, 2011 at Mieka, 8285 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury Common, Woodbury. Credit: Handout
MEET WITH CLARINS' makeup artist Pati Dubroff for tips, tricks and celeb beauty secrets using the line's new color and skin care collection, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., at Bloomingdale's 59th Street store in Manhattan; 212-705-2000. Walk-ins welcome.
Handbags, clutches and accessories are up to 70 percent off, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 6-9 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 10, at 231 W. 29th St., Suite 201, Manhattan; 212-239-2459. A bargain box contains items starting at $25.
Get denim, outerwear, silk tops, sweaters and more, priced at 50 percent to 75 percent off, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 7-8, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 10, at 260 Fifth Ave., ground floor, Manhattan; 212-725-5400.
Find deals on pieces by both brands. Men's, women's, tween, kids' and baby items are available, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 8 and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 9, at 260 W. 39th St., 12th floor, Manhattan; 212-730-7333.