Pampering with the bargains

Through 9/30 Soho boutique Helen Wang is closing and discounting 50 to 80 percent off their line of flirty cocktail and black-tie dresses. Evening dresses are $450 down from $1500 and cocktail dresses are now $200 from $500. Through 9/30. 69 Mercer St., nr. Broome St. (212-997-4180); 11–7.

9/25–9/30 Mika Inatome is hosting a sample sale on over 100 of her slim-cut wedding gowns, which are marked down to 90 percent off retail. A silk-crepe gown is $376 from $3,765. Also, her bridal shoe collections are 30 percent off. 93 Reade St., nr. Church St., second fl. (212-966-7777); by appointment only.
Ongoing Enjoy up to 50 percent off the girly summer frocks at Pixie Market. 100 Stanton St., nr. Ludlow St. (212-253-0953); daily 12–8.

Through 9/30 Shades and frames from Gucci, Prada, and Armani are discounted by up to 85 percent at James Leonard Opticians. 1010 Second Ave., nr. 53rd St. (212-753-7733); and 309 Smith St., nr. President St., Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn (718-222-8300); Mon.–Fri. (10–7), Sat. (10–5).
Through 9/30 10/10 Optics is taking an additional 50 percent off already-reduced eyewear from Lafont, Vera Wang, and Theo. 50 Madison Ave., at 26th St. (212-366-1010); Mon.–Fri. (10–7); Sun. (12–5:30).


9/18–10/5 The Surrey Hotel is about to undergo a face-lift, and in the meantime, they're unloading everything from televisions and fitness equipment to artwork and cutlery for $1 to $2,800. 20 E. 76th St., nr. Madison Ave. (212-794-7045); Mon.–Sat. (10–7); Sun. (noon–5).


Through 10/31 In celebration of Sally Hershberger's announcement of a new salon, the staff at her downtown spot is kicking off its training program with discounts. Score a cut or coloring for $40 every Wednesday in October. 425 W. 14th St., nr. Ninth Ave., second fl. (212-206-870); Tues.–Fri. (9–7), Sat. (9–5), Sun.–Mon. (closed).


Ongoing Strand Bookstore has books priced from $1.95 to $5.95 at its sale. 828 Broadway, at 12th St. (212-473-1452); and Strand Annex, 95 Fulton St., nr. Gold St. (212-732-6070); call for store hours.

10/1–10/14 The furniture, lighting, and home accessories at Ochre are 30 to 70 percent off, including items from its signature Snooze and Divine Recline collections and select pieces from its lighting collections. 462 Broome St., nr. Mercer St. (212-414-4332); Mon.–Fri. (11–7), Sat. (11–6), Sun. (12–6).


Wednesday
10/1 Allow Shiseido skin-care specialists to demonstrate their luxurious facials and eye masks with a complimentary full-facial massage. Call for appointment. Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave., at 59th St., first fl. (212-705-2000); 10–8:30.


Thursday
10/2 Shecky's Beauty Night Out is a two-day event featuring free skincare, cosmetics, hair care, and fragrance samples and services. Plus, an experience of free cocktails and clothing up to 75 percent off. Tickets are $10 and available at sheckys.com. La Venue, 608 W. 28th St., nr. 11th Ave; 5–10.

Check out Miu Miu's fall collection of gorgeous leather handbags debuting today at Bergdorf Goodman. Bergdorf Goodman, 745 Fifth Ave., nr. 59th St., main fl. (212-753-7300); 3–6.


Friday
10/3 10/3–10/4 Giorgio Armani and the Simon Wiesenthal Center have teamed up for two national shopping days. Ten percent of all proceeds purchased at any four of Armani's New York boutiques will be donated to the organization. Just mention the Simon Wiesenthal Center at time of purchase. Giorgio Armani, 760 Madison Ave., nr. 65th St. (212-988-9191), 10–6; Armani Casa, 97 Greene St., nr. Spring St. (212-334-1271), 11–7; Emporio Armani, 601 Madison Ave., nr. 57th St. (212-317-0800), 10–7; Emporio Armani, 410 W. Broadway, nr. Spring St., (646-613-8099), 11–7.
View the fall 2008 Marni collection as it debuts today at Saks. Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave., at 50th St., third fl. (212-940-1361); 1–4.

Saturday
10/4 Meet model David Gandy as he signs bottles of Zirh's latest men's fragrance, Zirh Ikon. Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave., at 59th St., first fl. (212-705-2890); 1–3.