Launching the new MINI E at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19, 2008, BMW has officially made an all electric vehicle not only green friendly but tres chic. The MINI has a certain swagger that makes a person’s head do a 180 as it zooms by. But don’t think you’ll be seeing these cars soon, the MINI E will be released to only a handful of cities. Luckily, it’s coming to LA and NY! For LA, only 500 MINI Es will be available this round and over 10,000 MINI-fanatics have already applied. With a handful of all electric competitors (Tesla, iMiEV and Smart) the MINI E definitely has a competitive edge.

Topping at 95 mph and hitting 0-60 at 8.5 sec., the MINI E has a nice kick. The downside is that it’s going for $850 a month, that’s $20 less than the lease price of a BMW 7-series. Looking to cost an estimated minimum of $65,000, the MINI E is not a toy. Considering how a base MINI runs around $25,000, it maybe better for some to stick with the basic MINI.

A girl can dream can’t she?

I love the holidays! Every holiday season comes with awesome sample or warehouse sales! Although we’re in a “recession,” I can’t help but take advantage of these great holiday sales. Obey is hard to describe. Obey’s origins comes from street art turned fashion. If you haven’t seen their work, check out their website, Obey. They are also carried in Nordstroms nationwide.

Obey Sample Sale

Here’s one where boy’s may enjoy just a bit more than girls.

‘Tis the season to be shopping and saving. Hooray it’s the Citizens of Humanity Warehouse Sale!

Citizens of Humanity Warehouse Sale

Save up to 60% on Jeans and Knits.

Dates: Saturday, November 8th, 8am - 4pm, Sunday, November 9th, 9am - 1 pm

Where: 5715 Bickett St. Huntington Park, CA 90255

tips:

• no srollers or large bags
• no trying on goods so know your size
• cash and credit

Announcement to all my Fashionistas: Rock and Republic is having a sample sale. I don’t know you, but to me this is practically a national holiday. I’ll be counting down the hours till I get my hands on my next pair of Rocks.

Rock and Republic Sample Sale

50-80% OFF Womens, Mens, Kids, Denim, Tops, Outerwear & Accessories

Dates: November 14th- 15th: 9am-7pm, November 16th: 9am-5pm.

Location: Sony Studios, Stage 9. 10202 W Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

tips:

• no handbags or bags allowed in sale
• cash and credit only
• chicks, wear a skirt or dress for easy access
• arrive early

It’s that time of the year — Charles David warehouse shoe sale!! Absolutely amazing sales up to 80% off retail price. If you get there early enough, you’ll have dibs on their Charles David shoes, Charles by Charles David, Charles David leather bags, and even Charles David boots! Last sale I got my hands on these awesome black leather boots. It was under $100 for black leather high boots, so worth it!

When?

Thursday, 10/23 9am - 6pm
Friday, 10/24  9am-6pm
Saturday, 10/25 9am-5pm

Where?

5731 Buckingham Parkway
Culver City, CA

Tips?

• cash is best
• wear flip flops
• it may get a bit sunny so either wear a hat, sunglasses, or even a water bottle
• bring a girlfriend or a couple! It’s always more fun when you share good things with good people.

As a good friend it’s your duty to tell all your friends about it.

Cheers for being Californians and Nevadans! H&M has a special promotion, save $10 when you spend $50. Print out the email below:

Just because times are tough doesn’t mean you have to look rough. Get $10 off every $50 you spend at H&M from Thursday, October 16th until Sunday, October 19th.* The more you spend, the more you save!

We have all your fall fashion must-haves: scarves from $7.90, sweaters and blouses from $12.90, pants from $19.90 and jackets from $29.90. While you’re there, stock up on our sale items. Dresses for $10 and tops for $1!

Why are you still reading? Print this out already!

»Find your nearest H&M store.

*Offer only valid 10/16/2008 - 10/19/2008 in California and Nevada. Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts. Present this coupon to an H&M cashier for redemption.

Can’t get enough below retail priced premium denim? Well lucky you, TWS is in town. TWS is the nation’s largest sample sale organizer. How large you ask? Large enough to reserve the west wing of the Los Angeles Convention Center. What better way to escape the LA heat than to hit up one of LA’s largest sample sales. TWS has over 50 premium brands for men and women. Everything is 40-80% off retail prices.

When? Saturday, June 28 & Sunday, June 29

Where? Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Petree Hall (West Hall) Los Angeles, CA 90015

How to get in? Well there are two ways. First, the VIP sale is on Saturday, June 28th. Tickets are $15 pre-sale or $25 at the door. The public sale is Sunday, June 29th. Tickets are free pre-sale or $5 at the door.

Click here to RSVP

Need another reason? Free gift bag for the first 200 customers (VIP day only) High-five TWS!

Ladies, tell your man you’re taking him to the Staples Center, let him get excited, and then surprise him with this awesome sample sale.

Maybe you didn’t get your fill of premium denim at the Rock and Republic sample sale, or you got there too late and was left with slim pickings. Not to worry my little fashionistas, J & Company is having their warehouse event this Saturday (June 20) and Sunday (June 21). J & Company is one the of largest Los Angeles and Orange County sample hosting company. They will be supplying the best in women and men’s premium denim, tops, and knits. Best of all, it’s FREE admission! All you have to do is RSVP at TRDevents.

When? Saturday, June 20 & Sunday, June 21

Where? 1501 South Rio Vista Ave. Los Angeles CA 90023

This wonderfully warm weekend (be sure to bring a bottle of water), J & Company will be hosting a sale not to be missed.