GETTING LASHED

With products such as California Kissin’ lip gloss and Some Kind-a Gorgeous foundation, it’s easy to see why girls turn to Benefit when they want to groom. Now those who swear by the San Francisco line of bath and body goodies can rejoice that they have a whole store to call their own. Started by twins Jean and Jane Ford over three decades ago, Benefit has amassed a cult-like following by offering no-nonsense, high-glamour products that also correct some of beauty’s worst predicaments. Boo Boo Zap! ($20) promises to fight blemishes at “lightning speed”; the chubby Eye Bright pencil ($18) is a real-life airbrush for days when a double espresso is nowhere to be found. Fans can get not only makeovers in the cozy shop, but also walk-in waxing treatments (starting at $9) that promise to leave brow and body smoother than Jamie Foxx after a stiff cocktail or two. Lash tinting is also available ($18), but those who want to go a less permanent route can pick up a tube of the bestselling BadGal Lash mascara ($19), the closest thing to a custom set of falsies that $20 can buy. 8387 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles; (323) 944-0600. Weekdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday to 5 p.m. www.benefitcosmetics.com

OPENINGS

Crooks & Castles: It’s usually the hero who gets the glory, but in the minds of Crooks & Castles designers Dennis Calvero and Robert Panlilo, the villain takes center stage. An urban line of high-end sweat shirts, hats, jeans and T-shirts takes its cue from the Los Angeles street scene of the ‘80s and ‘90s. Fans include Kanye West and Jay-Z, who will have no trouble feeling at home in the shop’s VIP room. For the rest of us, an always-changing art exhibit featuring works by Andy Warhol is a nice consolation prize. 8021 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles; (323) 951-0730. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, www.crooksncastles.com.

Foley + Corinna: If you can join the likes of Oscar de la Renta on the list of designers who’ve been copied by Forever 21, you know you’ve arrived on the fashion scene. Such is the case of New York duo Dana Foley and Anna Corinna, whose fluid evening dress was re-created by the discount giant last summer. The ladies will further their flirty, vintage-inspired style with the opening of their first West Coast boutique. Gwen Stefani and Scarlett Johansson are among the fans, and although the “It” bag may be no more, it’s a safe bet that Foley & Corinna’s stylish Le Tote will be among Hollywood’s latest arm candy. 8117 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles; (323) 944-0169. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Woo Pre-opening Monday through Friday: As an assistant to denim king Adriano Goldschmied, Staci Woo learned to create easy-to-wear pieces that have no shortage of style. Now, after 10 years of offering her line of cotton and fleece basics at stores across the country, Woo has hung her shingle in the up-and-coming downtown arts district. The cozy shop won’t “officially” open until January, but that doesn’t mean you can’t stop in early: Woo is offering 30% off all regularly priced merchandise, with samples and overstocks as much as 80% off. 209 S. Garey St., Los Angeles; (213) 687-4800. Noon to 6 p.m., this week only. www.staciwoo.com

EVENTS

Jo Malone Fragrance Engraving Saturday: Basil, sea salt and fig are more likely to turn up in your Gelson’s cart than your perfume bottle. But these unexpected combinations have made perfumer Jo Malone popular for more than a decade. And now Malone’s signature bottle can be custom engraved -- an instant delight. Bloomingdale’s at Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles; (310) 772-2100. 1 to 6 p.m.

TRUNK SHOWS

Andrea Lieberman Jewelry Trunk Show Saturday: Anybody with a pulse remembers the infamous, down-to-there dress that Jennifer Lopez sported at the 2000 Grammys, but few may know the woman responsible for the double-stick tape. Meet super-stylist Andrea Lieberman while viewing her line of subdued, African-inspired baubles. Barneys New York, 9570 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills; (310) 276-4400. Noon to 4 p.m.

SALES

The Saturday Sale Saturday: Believe it or not, those shiny new clothes you score at the mall don’t appear there out of nowhere. Many of them come from showrooms at the California Market Center, which opens its doors to fashionistas one Saturday a month. Lines such as Young Fabulous & Broke and BCBG have been as much as 85% off in the past, and as long as you don’t mind changing in front of other bargain-loving strangers, you may never shop retail again. California Market Center, 110 E. 9th St., Los Angeles; (310) 837-6788. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission, $1. www.thesaturdaysalela.com

Just Cavalli Through December: If you missed last month’s Roberto Cavalli for H&M; madness, now is your chance to score some seriously sexy pieces from his diffusion line without breaking the bank (or getting injured in the process). Animal-print everything is the highlight of a Grammy-party-worthy Fall ’07 collection, and it’s now up to 50% off. Beverly Center, 8500 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles; (310) 492-0105. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday; to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Sunset Plaza, 8649 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. (310) 492-0101. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Lisa Kline Blowout Through Jan. 27: It’s worth braving the Robertson-loving paparazzi to find frocks by Madison Marcus, Rebecca Taylor and Paul & Joe at as much as 75% off original prices. New stock arrives daily and there are even offerings for man and spawn. Whether you’re looking for fashionable steals or a bit of free press, this L.A. institution rarely disappoints. 140 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles; (310) 246-0907. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. www.lisakline.com.

Showroom 903 Sample Sale Monday through Friday: Even those who seem to have everything can never have too many of the timeless layering T-shirts. With comfy cotton tops by C&C; California starting at just $20 and cashmere pieces beginning at $80, those who re-gifted last year’s fruitcake have the chance to redeem themselves. The New Mart, 127 E. 9th St., No. 903, Los Angeles; (213) 489-5998. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Rosasen Sample Sale Today and Monday: You don’t have to be Tiger Woods to don the golf-inspired apparel from L.A.’s Rosasen. Men and women will find cashmere sweaters that were once as much as a round at Pebble Beach marked down to $15; plaid shorts will inject your closet with a dose of punk for only $10. 7771 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles; (323) 653-6090. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.rosasen.com