The Choosy Beggar

In store and (less so) online, Dior is now taking upwards of 50% off F/W clothing, shoes, bags and belts. [Racked]

Dior – 17 E 57th St between 5th & Madison – 212-421-6009 – Map

Throughout December, Brooklyn boutique Bird is taking 25-50% off most fall wares online and in store. We’re liking this Tovata cotton twill harrington jacket for $190.

Park Slope – 316 5th Ave between 2nd and 3rd – 718-768-4940 – Map

Want Rag & Bone? The Clothingline sale‘s got miles of the stuff — shirts, knit, and JEANS, anyway. (If you’re after this season’s prized outerwear, however, wait for the sample sale later this month.) Helmut Lang? Tons of it — outerwear, suits, jacket, shirts, JEANS, everything… and all priced as follows (Oh, and NO LINES) –

Normally $400+, find mountains of R&B knits for -$100 –

At $250 a pop, these Helmut Lang coats are going for a fraction of their retail price –

Rag & Bone / Helmut Lang sample sale – 261 W 36th St between 7th & 8th – 2nd fl – *Tues through Fri* Tues-Thurs 10am-7pm, Wed-Fri 10am-6pm – Map

Valet has gone directly to the source to find out what makes women happy during the holidays. The answer? Sparkly gifts; endearing gifts; useful gifts; and intellectually provocative gifts — In that order. [Valet]

Thursday and Friday only, the Metropolitan Pavilion is hosting a Mulberry sale featuring the British label’s high-end leather messengers, weekender bags, and wallets at up to 75% off. Expect a serious turnout.

Mulberry Sale – Metropolitan Pavilion – 123 W 18th St between 6th & 7th – 5th fl – 10am-7pm daily – Map