This economy is forcing us to save, check out these sales

New York City
Samples for Ecompassion is a socially conscious sample sale with huge discounts up to 80 percent on Edun, Theory, DVF, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Vince. The sale benefits Somaly Mam, a nonprofit dedicated to ending human trafficking and a tree will be planted with each sale. This sale begins October. 5. with an Opening party (with Somaly Mam book signing and photo exhibit), 6-9 p.m. It is located at 2 Great Jones St., b/t Broadway & Lafayette St.

Built by Wendy Sample Sale is hipstery picks like a boiled wool swing coat for $140 (reg. $326), sparkle minidress for $80 (reg. $209), and men’s flannel pullover for $35 (reg. $135). The sale begins this Friday. Hours are Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m and it is located at 46 N. 6th St., b/t Wythe & Kent Aves. in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-384-2882)

Mischen Sample Sale is trying to move its fall and spring merchandise, custom prints, silks, and more at up to 85 percent off. The sale runs Thurs.-Sat., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. located at 255 W. 36th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 1106 (212-827-0854).

Atlanta

Boogaloos Boutique (http://www.boogaloosboutique.com/) is celebrating seven years with cocktails, food, and up to 30 percent off your entire purchase. Stop by this Friday from Fri., 6-11 p.m. at 246 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur (404-373-3237).

Philadelphia

For Yourself: Sugarcube (http://sugarcube.us/) is hosting a sidewalk sale/concert with Bare Knuckle, with 25 percent off Rogues Gallery, and 30 off Kyumi. The event starts Fri., 6-10 p.m at 124 N. Third St. (215-238-0825).

Dallas

Lily Dermaceuticals (http://www.lilyskinsolutions.com/index.asp?PageAction=CONTACTUS), the skin care company is donating 20 percent of product sales to breast cancer research. Come in Thursday Oct. 31. at the Lily Day Spa & Salon, 14902 Preston Rd., ste. 506 (972-503-9912).

San Fransico
Rebecca Beeson (http://www.rebeccabeeson.com/ ) Sample Sale is selling their basics for up to 60 percent off this Saturday at 1345 Howard St., b/t 9th & 10th Sts. (415-865-0471).

Online
Bare Necessities Sale (www.barenecessities.com) is discounting most of their merchansies up to 20 percent or more.

S.Sung Sample Sale (http://www.ravinstyle.com/shop/products.asp?d=309&sale=1). Interesting jewlrey and printed frocks.