Have you been admiring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s Elizabeth & James line from afar and not been able to justify the prices? Well if you’re in New York City this week, you could score yourself a bargain from their sample and stock sale this August 5 - 7th where dresses, skrits, jackets and more will be up to 75% off.

Elizabeth & James bargains include:

• Hall Skirt, RRP $225, at the sale $109
  (which is not on sale and retailing for $343 at RevolveClothing)
• Jane Dress, RRP $375, at the sale $175
  (which is only marked down to $338 at Neiman Marcus)
• Sack Dress, RRP $350, at the sale $175
  (which is only marked down to $315 at Bergdorf’s and $245 at Shopbop)

Where: 145 West 18th Street (map)
When: August 5th (8am to 8pm), 6th (10am to 8pm), and 7th (10am to 8pm)
Payment accepted: Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover

As for Larok bargains, you’ll find:

• Sparkle Mini Skirt, RRP $298, at the sale $99
• Delirious Mini Dress, RRP $278, at the sale $109
• Butterfly Tunic, RRP $228, at the sale $89

Now if only I could pop into New York next week for some slim cut trousers from the Elizabeth & James line.