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Consumption junction
Get ready to part ways with your dough. Major plastic and even Interac will be accepted at the highly anticipated (okay, mainly among the fashionista set) Reia N Studio Sample Sale running May 5 to 7 at 590 King West, second floor. Expect major designer gear from more than 40 major international and local designers (think Helmut Lang, Mercy, Plein Sud, Michel Perry – the list goes on and on) seriously marked down. And now, with the addition of even more cash registers and salespeople, navigating the 10,000 square feet of high-end goodies just got a whole lot easier. Thursday and Friday 9 am to 8 pm, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm. 416-777-9722, www. reiasamplesales.com.
Street style
With more than 30 retailers and restaurants participating, it would be a shame to miss the Bloor Annex BIA’s Mom’s Week Sale – running until Mother’s Day, Sunday (May 8). For example, score 15 per cent off all regularly priced merch at lingerie boutique Secrets From Your Sister (476 Bloor West, 416-538-1234) or 15 per cent off all Basura bags at Outer Layer (430 Bloor West, 416-324-8333), not to mention the many, many others deals to be had. 647-999-7633, www.bloorannexbia.com.
Next level
Celebrate Level 5 Fitness Studio ‘s (533 College, second floor) fifth anniversary with these sweet incentives to get sweaty: from Saturday to Monday (May 7 to 9) all classes are free – and as a bonus they’ll be giving away some killer Elle Canada-sponsored goody bags. Or register for five classes for $50 or buy a one-year membership for $555. Notice the five theme? 416-927-8774, www.levelfivefitness.com.
Hot rocks
Looking to present Mama with a glittering – yet affordable – token of your love this weekend? Hit Rumah (668 Queen West) by Sunday (May 15) and take advantage of a 15 per cent discount on all in-store jewellery. From silver bangles to strands of multi-toned pearls and chunky semi-precious gemstone rings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 416-703-4594.
