80s

I like this very 80s looking vintage wool scarf from Marimekko, on ebay right now for $24.95 with buy it now (plus $3 for shipping).

Socks

I try to avoid wearing socks whenever possible, but hip sock brand Hansel from Basel is having a sale too good to pass up. All socks are either $2 or $3 (were $24-$28); tights are $5-$14.50 (were $35-$42). Blue and red thigh-highs, above, are $3.

Best Pillow Ever

I love this cashmere, tree-patterned pillow more than I thought it possible to love a pillow, but it is still a whopping $100 on Gilt (was $250). There's also the first part of the women's final sale happening on Gilt now.

Shop for Japan

Clearly natural disasters, economic downturns, and acts of violence call for more than just shopping. But there are two good sample sales in New York (where I actually am! Yes!) in the next few days that will benefit the ongoing situation in Japan. The first is United Bamboo, where 100% of the proceeds from clothing and other goods at up to 90% off will go to tsunami relief (through tomorrow, March 23, at 217 Centre St. between Grand and Howard, 6th floor, from 11 am to 8 pm). The second, above, is a 3.1 Philip Lim sample sale this Thursday and Friday, at 260 West 39th St., between 7th and 8th avenues, 17th floor, from 10 am to 6 pm.

Weird Plaid

I'm not usually a big fan of plaid, but I really like the details -- an extra button, a longer back than front, short fitted sleeves -- on this shirt from Billy Reid. At Tobi right now for $61 (was $175) as part of their spring blowout event (you need to sign up to enter) through Thursday.

Opening Ceremony Tron

I really like the futuristic wool and scuba-like pieces from the Tron Legacy Opening Ceremony (!) collection, and it's all on sale. From above, lined blue wool pants (also in yellow, orange and black) for $111 (were $370); black dress $87 (was $290, also still available in blue); and orange coat for $138 (was $460, also in blue and black).

20x200: Art to Benefit Japan

Though a deviation from the wearable, I've been meaning to post about the great website 20x200, which offers limited editions of prints by up-and-coming and more established artists at affordable prices ($20, $50, $200, or $2,000, depending on the size of the print and how many editions are made). I like the idea of buying prints as gifts while also supporting working artists. This week there will be two editions where net proceeds go to disaster relief in Japan (one shown above). Joining their email list will get you weekly email updates about print releases, as some sell out fast.

Creatures of Comfort Blowout Sale

Today and tomorrow 12-7, 435 Broome Street, between Crosby and Broadway. Up to 90% off a lot of great brands stocked by Creatures of Comfort (MM6, Acne, Rachel Comey, A.P.C.) and other designers (Hansel from Basel, Dieppa Restrepo, etc.). Jealous.

Deals at TENOVERSIX

Refinery29, the fashion blog/boutique, has started a new deals site, Reserve, in the vein of Groupon or LivingSocial. Each week it offers a credit, coupon or some kind of deal to the stores and brands it supports. This past week's was a $200 credit for $100 from TENOVERSIX, the L.A. boutique that specializes in accessories and has it's own line of awesome shoes. That would make the gold peep-toe pumps I've been coveting for ages $130 rather than $230. I also like this wood and plastic necklace from MM6 by Martin Margiela for $178 ($100 including another $22 worth of purchases) and these amazing tan suede booties for $160 (were $260). Each deal lasts about 6 days; this one has 3 days left. FYI the shoes tend to run a bit small.

A.P.C. Plaid

Calling all xs's. Nearly new A.P.C. button-down shirt on eBay for $25 with buy it now (or starting price $15, with zero bids, $10 shipping and 5+ days left). Retailed for $158. The eBay Picture is hard to make out, but I'm pretty sure it's the shirt above.

Richard Chai

Sale in New York today, from 12-6 at 310 Broadway. Those of us not able to take advantage of wares from 70%-90% off will have to settle for this blue size 4 nwot shirtdress on eBay at $80 with no bids and a bit more than a day left (or $100 with buy it now), or this beautiful size 6 black flowered silk dress shown above, posted at collective resale blog Laws of General Economy for $175 or best offer. I don't like flowers but I like this dress.

Scandinavian Stripes

On eBay. From above, Finnish designer IVANAhelsinki's black and copper striped sweater dress at $149 with zero bids and two days left (originally 219 euros); Danish designer Henrik Vibskov's wool hat for $110 or best offer; and, the inspiration for it all, xs (though undoubtedly runs big) vintage 1970s cotton black and white striped maxi dress from iconic Finnish design house Marimekko -- currently at $20 with 1 bid and 1 day left. Easily hemmed for a shorter look.

Jeffrey Monteiro

Dress on super sale at Domahoka. Black cotton and polyester in size 0 only for $65 (was $475), final sale.