Suzanne O’Connor’s Bargains LA

Updated: July 1, 2009

Direct importer / manufacturer, Sweet Smiling Home is opening up to the public Friday-Sunday 7/3-7/5 (10am-5pm) and again on 7/10-7/12 (10am-5pm) for a Huge Warehouse Sale. Save 30%-90% on exotic Asian antiques and contemporary furniture and accessories from Indonesia, China, Morocco and India. The Shangri-La shopping experience will both tantalize your senses and save you some serious money. 1317 Palmetto St., Los Angeles, 90013. Cash/ CC only. www.sweetsmilinghome.com

Vintage clothing fans should plan on hitting the EMG Vintage Sample Sale on Tuesday 6/30 (9pm-1:30am) This sample-sale-as-party happens at the Roosevelt Hotel pool with savvy buys on like vintage YSL sandals at $40, Persol and Balenciaga sunglasses @ under $70 with lots of vintage pickens at under $50. Drinks, dancing and merriment with shopping too…. Way too much fun. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, 323-466-7000

The American Apparel Factory is having a 4th of July Weekend Flea Market on 7/4 (10am-8pm) and 7/5 (9am-7pm). Clothing items, (both perfect and imperfect items) starting at just $2. Pricing will top out at near $10… a savings of 50%-80%. Plus there will be a full bar, slip and slide, dunk tank, tanning area, cotton candy machine, and snow cones. American Apparel Factory, 747 Warehouse St., Los Angeles, CA 90021

BargainsLA Fans of abstract art will be interested in the Bradford Stewart Art Sale. Normally you can find his commissioned paintings priced at $6,000.00-45,000.00.  A large collection of his paintings were used in the television and film industry and have recently been returned to him. Since he has already made money on these pieces, he is now selling them at 20%-50% off the original asking price. 5872 Smiley Drive, Culver City, CA 90232. 310.922.1747.

If you like quality, elegant lingerie then hit the sale at La Perla where selected La Perla lingerie and swimwear is 35%- 60% off. 433 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills 310-860-0561.

One of our favorite haunts, Studio Antiques in El Segundo is moving and has everything in the store at 50%-80% off. That’s everything folks… tables, chairs, artwork, collectible, armoires, dressers, the works. If you love antiques and need some furniture, I’d hurry to this sale. 401 E. El Segundo Blvd., El Segundo 90245. 310.416.1233.

Cool women’s resale boutique, Sweet Water Collection has started their Spring Clearance. Save an additional 50% -70% on blouses, tops, pant suits, dresses, shoes, fine jewelry, handbags and more. Sweet Water Collection, 3525 Pacific Coast Hwy, #Q Torrance, CA 90505.

Kartell, known for elegant plastic furniture is having a 60th Anniversary Sale on now thru the end of June with savings of 30%-70% on select floor models in chairs, tables, lighting and more.  Kartell, 313 N. Robertson Blvd. (310) 271-0178.

Upscale trendy designer clothing boutique, Dalia’s is having their famous Summer Sale 6/20-6/30. Save 25%-60% on goods by Diane Von Furstenberg, Geren Ford, Vince, Haute Hippie, Rachel Pally, Current Elliott, Joes, True Religion, Cheap Mondays, Paige, Seven, D & G and more for guys and gals. 18640 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, 91356 818.881.8166.

The Annual storewide clearance at Grace Home has savings of 20%-75% off on all floor merchandise including sofas, lighting, decor, tables, bedroom and more in fun, elegant styles. 11632 Barrrington Court, Brentwood Village, Los Angeles.

Factory Lighting Outlet, Renoma Lighting has increased their discounts from 50% off retail to 70% off for a Factory Warehouse Sale. Modern and classic chandeliers, table lamps, wall sconces and more. 14617 Keswick St., Van Nuys 91405. 818.782.2427. Tell Danny, BargainsLA sent ya.

Theodore Boutique fans will be happy to know they are clearing out their warehouse at the Calabasas boutique location. Savings are 50%-90% with tons of product at $25-$35. Including Jean Paul Gaultier and Alexander McQueen plus denim brands AG Jeans, True Religion and the Great China Wall. Should go on thru July. 4719 Commons Way, Calabasas. (818) 591-4299. 10am-6pm M-S, 11am-5pm Sun.

Upcoming Sales…

The Travis Mathews 2nd Anniversary Warehouse Sale will be on Friday, 7/10 from noon to 6pm. Save 30%-50% on all inventory in celebration of their 2nd anniversary. Find exclusive products from their “Infusion 09” line as well as previews of our Fall-Holiday 09 line! Provided at the sale will be free food and drinks. The TM warehouse is located at 15547 Graham St, Huntington Beach, CA. For more info, or questions, please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Out Of Area Sales and Sources…

Atlanta
Check out The Shopping Queen for deals in the great ole South.

Houston
Check out http://blogs.chron.com/shopgirl/ for local shopping scoop.

Minneapolis/ St. Paul
For more shopping tips in the Minneapolis /St Paul area, read John Ewoldt “Dollars and Sense” column every Thursday in the Star Tribune.

New York
For more New York Sample Sales go to
http://www.newyorkmetro.com/shopping(New York Magazine)

San Diego
San Francisco

Seattle
For local sales and fashion info check in on the NWSource.com Seattle Times Sales alerts.

Toronto
Yep…. They’ve got slews of deals way up north. http://www.bestbuy.ca

Vegas
The Warehouse Sale is having a huge blow out warehouse sale with savings of 50%-90% off on premium designer jeans on 7/4-7/5 (10-4pm). On Saturday 7/4 jeans are $50 that were $120-$250, buy 10 pairs at $300. On Sunday 7/5 jeans are $35 and 10 pairs are $200. Sale happens at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Artists Hall, 4455 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89169. Cash/ CC only. http://www.thewarehousesale.com  Free admission w/ rsvp or $5 at the door.

Happy Bargain Hunting!

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