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Mondays are never easy, but we hope you’re swiftly recovering from the weekend’s festivities, whatever they entailed. To help ease the pain of back-to-the-grind blues, we’ve rounded up a smokin’ list of must-hit sample sales that take place over the course of the week. Check them out on your coffee break, after work or, hey, even consider giving yourself a day off. You deserve it!

Cinzia Rocca Sample Sale

Treat yourself to Cinzia Rocca‘s chic and ever-sophisticated designs at up to 70% off the MSRP. The racks will house fall apparel and goodies, so stock up for fall and winter weather. PS. Talk about great customer service! Shoppers receive cocktails and cupcakes while they shop, making this more than just a shopping binge.

When: 9/30 through 10/6, M-F 9:30 – 5:30, late on Thursday 9:30 – 8pm
Where: 30 Central Park South, Penthouse between 5th & 6th Avenue New York, NY 10019

Rent the Runway Sample Sale

95% off, ladies. That percentage number is the only thing I should have to say to get you into this Rent the Runway Sample Sale. This is the website’s popular biannual sale, where shoppers are privy to gently used/retired frocks discounted up to 95% off the retail price. Expect gorgeous dresses and accessories from designers such as Milly, Trina Turk, Badgley Mischka and Herve Leger.

When: 9/30 through 10/6, Mon. through Sat. 11am-8pm; Sun. 11am-3pm.
Where: 260 Fifth Ave between 28th and 29th Sts (212-725-5400)

Joy Gryson Sample Sale

Few things smell better than authentic leather, pumpkin spice lattes included. Shop the Joy Gryson Sample Sale and enjoy both the scent of quality cow’s hide and prices so low they’ll make you feel giddy. Tags are slashed up to 75% off for leather handbags and accessories from all collections, including the Gryson and Olivia Harris by Joy Gryson.

When: 10/1 through 10/6, Tues./Wed./Fri. 11am-7pm, Thurs. 11am-8pm
Where: 106 Franklin St between Church St and W. Broadway (212-691-2785)

Pamella Roland Sample Sale

In the market for evening wear and cocktail attire for the upcoming holidays? Who isn’t? Check out the Pamella Roland Sample Sale this week and stock up on all your soiree duds you need at up to 70% off retail.

When: 10/1 through 10/3; Daily from 10am – 6pm
Where:  501 Seventh Ave at W. 37th St, Suite 300

Jenna Leigh Sample Sale

Get intimate with Jenna Leigh at the Jenna Leigh Sample Sale, which features 50 to 75% off lingerie and intimates. Her collection promises feminine pieces that make use of gorgeous colors, flattering designs and delicate laces.

When: 10/3 through 10/4, Daily from 9:30am – 6:30 pm.
Where: 136 Madison Ave between E. 31st and E. 32nd St, third floor

By Wendy Rose Gould