Shopping for a real cause other than your feen for designer labels is an altruistic idea.
Especially when that cause is giving to those in much more need of those Rock and Republics than you. I recently came across Sample Angel, a philanthropic sample sale company that has a permanent location as well as sample sales at various trendy SF locations. They specialize in selecting only the finest products rather than some sample sales where you have to rummage through piles of junk. They don’t have as big of a selection as Billion Dollar Babes, but everything is discounted quite nicely and you are giving to charity. Plus, they at each event they offer complimentary drinks and appetizers. For example, they have a “new ‘designer spotlight series’” where every third Thursday there will be sale events at Rose Lounge in SOMA. (which by the way is a fabulous hangout) At these events your first cocktail is free and after that it’s by one get one free. And…there is free sushi. Yum. Also a live DJ, lash bar and salon bang cuts, all of which is complimentary. So even if you don’t manage to score some apparel or accessories I’m sure you can wind up having an awesome time. Check out their cute site and sign up to join their mailing list to find out about upcoming sales in the bay area. Their motto is adorable…”Making the world a better place, one sample sale at a time!”