SPEND MORE MONEY!

Okay, I really need to start saving money - but I just have to get this out there: my (actually, it's Daily Candy's rundown on this weekend's sales. (Sample/warehouse sales are WORTH IT! - if that makes you feel any better)

What: Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent
Why: Dresses, tops, pants, accessories, and shoes from spring and resort collections going for up to 80 percent off retail.
When: Thurs., noon-5 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 860 S. Los Angeles St., at Ninth St., ste. 422, Downtown (213-225-2697).

What: Only Hearts
Why: Take up to 80 percent off retail on intimates and sleepwear by the house label, as well as tops, dresses, and more from the likes of Zooey, Alice McCall, and Princesse Tam Tam.
When: Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1407 Montana Ave., b/t 14th & 15th Sts., Santa Monica (310-393-3088).

What: Myne
Why: Silk dresses and tops from the spring collection at up to 75 percent off retail; $10 and $20 racks, too.
When: Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 112 W. Ninth St., b/t S. Broadway & S. Spring St., ste. 720, Downtown.

What: Rhys Dwfen
Why: Hit the $10 and $20 racks or take up to 90 percent off cotton, silk, and cashmere knits from spring and past seasons.
When: Fri., 2-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 453 S. Spring St., b/t Fourth & Fifth Sts., ste. 536, Downtown (213-623-8285).

What: A Common Thread Warehouse Sale
Why: Dresses, tops, and skirts from past seasons marked up to 70 percent off retail.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 834 S. Broadway, b/t W. Eighth & W. Ninth Sts., 7th flr., Downtown. Cash and check only.

What: Tree
Why: Colorful and flirty spring dresses and tops going for wholesale prices.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 846 S. Broadway, b/t W. Eighth & W. Ninth Sts., ste. 502, Downtown (213-926-0919).

What: Calleen Cordero Warehouse Sale
Why: Prices on handmade shoes, boots, belts, and bags slashed 40-90 percent off retail.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 7231 Hinds Ave., off Sherman Way, N. Hollywood (818-764-0715).

What: Fashion Elements
Why: Diab’less, Marcello Toshi, Fleur’t, and a mix of other established and up-and-coming designers’ wares at up to 60 percent off retail.
When: Sat. VIP preview, noon-2 p.m.; general admission, 2-5 p.m.
Where: Pacific Design Center, Conference Center, 8687 Melrose Ave., at San Vicente Blvd., W. Hollywood.

What: William Rast and People’s Liberation Warehouse Sale
Why: Men and women score denim at $55 a pop; knitwear and sweats priced wholesale and below.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 150 W. Jefferson Blvd., b/t S. Broadway & S. Hill St., Downtown.

Get yo' shop on...after you get yo' money right.
-Source: Daily Candy LA