This week’s sample sales and fashion events
Openings
Seaton Flagship Now open: It’s not Bali, or even Carmel, but the new Melrose Avenue location for the leisure-luxe brand Seaton is at least accessible for the rest of us needing a retail escape. Owned by husband and wife team Mark Freeman and Jill Roberts (yes, she of the boutiques by the same name), the beachy chic brand will fill the 1,500-square-foot flagship with its full offerings — linens, books, glassware and gifts, as well as those comfy clothes. 8920 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood; (310) 550-1232. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sundays.
Sample Sale
Mon Petit Oiseau May 19: Discounts this Saturday run as deep as 75% off the flirty, sweet clothes by this L.A.-based indie fashion label. Brit-born designer Tracy Wilkinson draws inspiration from summers spent across the channel in Brittany, and that hybrid of English whimsy and French chic somehow seems perfectly suited for California girls year-round. 6670 Flotilla St., Los Angeles; (323) 727-8090; www.monpetitoiseau.com. Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Events
Montana Avenue Sidewalk Sale May 19: Make that stroll killing time until your brunch reservation a productive one by taking advantage of all Montana Avenue’s boutiques have to offer this Saturday. Planet Blue, Jill Roberts, Aura and Holiday are among the shops participating in this outdoor bargain event. Montana Avenue (between 7th and 17th streets), Los Angeles. Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Hourglass Cosmetics Cocktail Party at Barneys May 19: Get a handle on the newest trends for lips and skin from the national artistry team of Hourglass Cosmetics. The boutique brand has a huge A-list following, thanks in part to its high-tech foundations and pretty leather cases. 9570 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills; www.hourglasscosmetics.com. Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
