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Nov. 28-30: Bensoni Sample Sale

Take up to 80 percent off some very feminine blouses, skirts and dresses from 8 a.m. (EST) Friday, Nov. 28, to midnight Sunday, Nov. 30, at thesavvy.com. Flapper wing layer dress, was $586, now $150; Peter Pan collar blouse was $340, now $110; ink splatter tuck top was $245, now $75.

Dec. 1-2: Designer Bag Sale

Click on to HauteLook.com and take 40 percent off bags donated by top designers including Oscar de la Renta, Salvatore Ferragamo, Valentino, and Carolina Herrera. Sale begins on Monday Dec. 1 at 11 a.m. (EST). Proceeds to benefit New Yorkers for Children, a non-profit group providing college scholarships, tutoring and mentoring programs to foster care youths.

-- Tania Padgett

DESIGNER ACCESSORIES
Authentic designer handbags, new and vintage, including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Fendi, up to 70 percent off retail, plus wholesale prices on designer sunglasses, jewelry and furs, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Holiday Inn, 369 Old Country Rd., Carle Place; 917-453-6687.

JAMES JEANS SAMPLE SALE
Men’s and women’s jeans are 50 to 80 percent off retail (now priced between $20 and $80), Tuesday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at James Lounge, 500 Greenwich St., Suite 202 between Spring and Canal streets; 212-221-4603.

DDC LAB
Nov. 26 to Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Men’s and women’s fashions are 75 to 90 percent off at DDC Lab, starting today to next Tuesday. Women’s cotton cardigans and v-neck knits that were $158 are now $30. Women’s leather pants that were $900 are now $75. Men’s linen jackets and pants that were $248 are now $40. Head to Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave., between 15th and 16th streets for the deals. DDC Lab also has a store in Soho 7 Mercer Street, 212-226-8980.

Hurry down to DSW Union Square for their men’s and women’s crocodile shoe sale (loafers and pumps were $2,000, now $495) while supplies last. The store, located at 40 E. 14th St. at Broadway, 3rd Floor, is open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-8 p.m; call 212-674-2146 for more information.

Isabella Fiore
Get clutches, handbags and small leather goods for 50 to 70 percent off retail (wallets were $185-$245, now $50-$100; clutches were $195-$395, now $100; handbags were $395-$725, now $150-$300), today and tomorrow, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 80 W. 40th St., Floor 8. Call 212-947-9001, ext. 278.

Yigal Azrouël
Take 60-80 percent off current and past-season items today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 225 West 39th St., 7th Floor (between 7th and 8th avenues); 212-302-1194 cq. Tops and knits were $375, now $100; pants $340, now $75; dresses were $565, now $125.

-- Tania Padgett

The hottest thing to happen to country music is teen singer Taylor Swift. Now you can get her new CD "Fearless," for an affordable $3.99 today on Amazon.com. Talk about great stocking stuffers for the holidays! Hurry! This deal may not last long.

Kiehl’s Since 1851, which offers skin care, hair care and body care products, celebrates its history every Nov. 12, honoring its original location on Pear Tree Corner, site of Manhattan’s oldest tree. They’re offering giveaways all this week, plus limited-edition pear body scrub, liquid soap, body cleanser and lotion. Want...change? You can vote for the next pear formulation--nominees include bath soak, hand cream, essence oil or write in your own idea. Vote at Kiehl’s stores or kiehls.com through Saturday. -- Tania Padgett

Rebecca Taylor is offering 65 percent off of her 60’s and 70’s inspired collection. Get a lace runway dress ($390 retail) or stretch flannel dress with metal beading ($430 retail) for $175; The sale runs today 1-8 p.m., Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., at a new location, 145 W. 18th St. (between 6th and 7th avenues); 212-388-0339. No cash or checks.

Housing Works, which provides housing, food, medical and job training services to homeless New Yorkers with HIV and AIDS, is offering 50 to 70 percent off designer duds, such as a $395 Diane von Furstenberg cocktail dress, which is now $145. Sale is Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m-7 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m., at Housing Works Thrift Shop, 143 West 17th St. (between 6th and 7th avenues), Manhattan. Free admission.

-- Tania Padgett

Do you have a Halloween costume yet? Well, have no fear ... the crafty folks at Threadbanger.com have many videos to inspire and maybe even light a fire under your rump!

Check 'em out!

DIY FAIRY WINGS: No fairy wings ... no problem! Learn how to make fairy wings from some old coat hangers and stockings. Time to fly!

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Perfectly timed for a lousy economy: the new Norma Kamali Collection for Wal-Mart, which launched this month. Everything's $20 or less. Including bags and shoes. She'll even send you items for 48 hours to try on - just pay for shipping and whatever you keep. We like the poly jersey spandex shirt jacket, $15, and leopard print dress, $15. Available at select Wal-Marts; walmart.com; Norma Kamali, Manhattan; and normakamali collection.com. -- Joe V. Amodio

Take a gently used coat or sweater to Banana Republic from Oct. 16 to 26 (they will be given to Goodwill) and you'll get a 30 percent discount on regular-priced merchandise (some exceptions) for the same period.