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It’s time to get hands and feet ready for spring. Shizuka Spa is offering its Nagomi Manicure and Sakura Pedicure together for $50 (usually $75). The Japanese botanical treatments use ingredients like black sesame and rice bran to exfoliate and hydrate skin. Both the Nagomi (Japanese for relax, calm, or soothe) manicure and the Sakura (cherry blossom) pedicure involve massages and the application of a sakekasu pack, which is helpful for perspiration problems. Call ahead for appointments. Today-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Shizuka in the Banco Popular building, 7 W. 51st St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, sixth floor, 212-644-7400.


Shoppers can freshen up their wardrobes at the Alice + Olivia sample sale this week. All clothing will be marked down 50%-70%. A pair of wide waist-band pants that were $250 are now $100, and a sequin embellished top that was $200 is now $80. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Alice + Olivia Showroom, 80 W. 40th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, second floor, 212-840-1155.


Lauren Merkin is having a spring sample sale on handbags with items marked down 40%-70%. The sale will include great deals on clutches, shoulder bags, and totes. A Plum bag in metallic that was $395 is now $240, and an Eve clutch in leather that was $180 is now $90. Today-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Lauren Merkin, 231 W. 29th St., between Seventh and Eighth avenues, no. 201, 212-239-2459.


Tusk is having its semiannual sale, so it’s time to stock up on accessories like wallets and handbags. All winter items will be on clearance from 50%-70% off. A classic checkbook clutch that was $80 will be $40, and a haircalf tote that was $278 will be $125. Also check out Tusk’s just-in spring line. Today-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Tusk, 242 W. 26th St., between Seventh and Eighth avenues, 212-242-8485.


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