Sales + Events Calendar

Updated every Wednesday

Sept. 3: Nordstrom hosts a Gucci trunk show Wedneday featuring the Fall 2008 collection from the coveted designer. A representative will be on hand to answer questions and assist with selections. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 952-883-2121, ext. 1350 to RSVP. Mall of America

Sept. 3-5: The local ladies behind designer handbag company Urban Junket host their semi-annual sample sale Wednesday through Friday. More bags than ever will be marked 40 to 75 percent off retail prices. W & Th: 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; F: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Urban Junket Showroom, Savoie Bldg., 126 N. 3rd St., Ste. 450, Mpls., 612-746-1510

Sept. 5 & 6: Stop by Great Estate Home and Garden for a huge clearance sale this Friday and Saturday. Everything on the retail floor is 33 percent off, and select pieces, which have been pulled into the annex, are marked up to 85 percent off. 10001 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, 952-933-9924

Sept. 6: Second Début presents the Little Black Dress Event this Saturday. The store has stocked a wide selection of LBDs in various styles and lengths for the one-day event. 4300 W. 36 ½ St., St. Louis Park, 952-922-9640

Sept. 6: Macy's Identify Yourself Fashion Show, featuring back-to-school looks, takes place Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mall of America. Juniors and males ages thirteen to eighteen can try out for a spot on the runway by showing up for a casting call Thursday at 5 p.m. at MOA's Macy's Court. Click here for more information.

Sept. 6: Gabberts hosts Speed Design: Fast Impressions, Multiple Solutions, where in an hour you can get four different takes—four designers, four fifteen-minute sessions—for redesigning a room in your house. Present your room, its dimensions, colors, and more to each design professional. (Bring photos if possible.) Free. Reservations required. Call 952-928-3123 to reserve your spot.

Through Sept. 7: Stop by pet boutique LuLu & Luigi through Sunday for its big moving sale. The store will relocate to Joppa Avenue come October 17, but before then, you save 50 to 75 percent off clothing, coats, collars, toys, and more for your furry friends. 3844 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 952-929-1200

Through Sept. 12: Local artists set up a three-week boutique in St. Paul offering jewelry, handbags, décor, gifts, and more for RNC visitors and locals. Lowry Bldg. Skyway, 350 Saint Peter St., St. Paul

Through Sept. 13: Now's the time to stock up on beauty supplies! The Beauty Event begins Friday at Neiman Marcus. Spend $100 or more on cosmetics or fragrances, and you'll take home an exclusive NM crocodile-embossed tote stocked with products from Kate Somerville, Prada, Laura Mercier, Dior, and many others top names. 505 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-339-2600

Please submit sales + events to shopping@mspmag.com