Photograph: Stephanie Gussin

Just opened
The Waldorf-Astoria Guerlain Spa

This impressive 14,000-square-foot spa manages to be a serene oasis despite its opulent decor, which includes silver ceramic-tiled walls, white marble floors and a floor-to-ceiling glistening crystal chandelier at the entrance. The treatment rooms are the size of most New York studio apartments (complete with private bathroom, shower, locker and vanity area), making a customized Guerlain therapy the ultimate indulgence. 301 Park Ave between 49th and 50th Sts (212-872-7200) —Rachel LeWinter

Sales and sample sales

Anna Sheffield Funky jewelry designer Anna Sheffield just came out with a diffusion line at Urban Outfitters, Bee 23, but if you want the chance to own the real thing, her Bing Bang collection is now a little more affordable. Leather pouchettes with gold hardware are cut from $450 to $90, sterling-silver heart bracelets are $60 (were $215) and 14k gold buckle earrings with white diamonds are lowered from $540 to $235. 153 Lafayette St at Grand St (212-925-7030). Subway: A, C, E, J, M, Z, N, Q, R, W, 6 to Canal St. Thu 9, Fri 10 noon–7pm; Sat 11 noon–4pm.

Events

FREE Brooklyn Homeshow Looking for a lamp made out of a bowling ball? Or a rug woven out of old newspapers? Head to the Brooklyn Homeshow, where everything is handmade, totally random and 100% original. The ingenious crafters of Etsy will gather in a Park Slope apartment to sell their unique wares, which will include vintage jewelry, photography, fruit-scented bath and body products, stationery, hand-crocheted scarves, stuffed animals and much more. Admission is free and a limited number of goody bags are available to anyone who preregisters and then on a first-come, first-serve basis. 248 11th St at Fourth Ave, Park Slope, Brooklyn (freewebs.com/bkhomeshow). Subway: F to Fourth Ave–9th St. Sat 11 11am–6pm.

FREE Diesel 30-year anniversary celebration The premium denim brand is about to throw a premium birthday party: 5,000 New Yorkers will celebrate at a huge concert featuring Chaka Khan, M.I.A, the Madden Brothers, N.E.R.D and many more on Sat 11. And you can get your hands on a free invite by visiting a Diesel store the day before. While there, check out the limited edition “Dirty Thirty” jeans ($50), designed in honor of the celebration, which can only be purchased that day. Consider it your own little b-day present. • 1 Union Sq West between University Pl and W 14th St (646-336-8552). Subway: L, N, Q, R, W, 4, 5, 6 to 14th St–Union Sq • 770 Lexington Ave at 60th St (212-308-0055). Subway: N, R, W to Lexington Ave–59th St. Fri 10.

Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show It sucks to think how many awesome duds from the ’60s and ’70s your mom got rid of. If there’s no cool vintage gear left to steal from her closet, try this show, which will feature winter staples that have come back in style. Among the items in the massive selection are an Anne Fogarty wool coat-and-dress ensemble with leather trim ($290), a Lilli Ann ’60s aqua mohair houndstooth coat ($225), and a ’60s black-and-white tweed pencil skirt ($60). Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W 18th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves (manhattanvintage.com). Subway: F to 14th St; L to Sixth Ave; 1 to 18th St. Sat 11 11am–6pm. $20.

Siwy Denim Fall 2008 Trunk Show Complimentary cocktails and discount shopping sounds like the perfect night to us! Score 20% off this downtown New York denim label, get a personal consultation from designer Michelle Siwy, a resident Lower East Sider, and get a sneak peak at some of the new fall styles. Wear a pair of Siwy jeans to the soiree and get an additional 10% off any purchase. Dark-wash ankle jeans will be $142 (instead of $176), sequined party pants will be reduced from $218 to $174 and gray-wash skinny jeans are sliced from $185 to $145. 94 Orchard St between Broome and Delancey Sts (212-375-0304). Subway: F to Delancey St; J, M, Z to