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    January 26, 2021

    MyTheresa End of Season Sale

    MyTheresa always pushes the sale season off until much later than other retailers. As we reach the tail of the season, we can play this as a positive as MyTheresa usually has a much better selection than other stores.




    Right now, you can use this link to access an edit of sale merchandise that's an extra 20% off. You can only access the assortment through this link. The additional discount promotion brings most items to 50% to 65% off and the selection is really pretty good.

    We spotted this Loewe Balloon bag for $1400 from $2500. This is a great Summer bag and we just love it in white. Valentino style Birkenstocks from to $250 from $520, which isn't that much more than full price Birks. An Acne shearling jacket is $1344 from $2800 and this Off-White small Jitney bag is $540 from $1125.

    At this late stage of the game, it's refreshing to come across a sale where there are still sizes available in popular items. We would say that this is probably your last good shot for good merchandise for this season. 
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    January 26, 2021

    Ssense Begins Taking Final Markdowns

    If you haven't taken a browse through Ssense lately, we highly suggest that you do. There is some great merchandise at amazing prices. The most highly reduced items are discounted to nearly 70% off and are final sale. Below is an assortment of some of the latest and greatest. 

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    January 25, 2021

    Nordstrom: A Gift to Give Yourself

    Sponsored by Nordstrom and ShopStyle

    Valentine's Day is poised to hit a soprano pitch at any moment. Before it does, however, I suggest taking this post-New Year's moment and treating yourself. There are so many reasons to take a second to appreciate yourself and there is no time like the present.




    Nordstrom is the perfect destination to find a little something to ingratiate yourself, to yourself. For example, I just picked up this PJ Salvage pajama top ($62) and pants ($62) with hearts all over. Nordstrom also has an excellent selection from Kim Kardashian's famed line, Skims. I couldn't help but feed my curiosity with a pair of Shims sleep ribbed boxers ($36) and a Skims Logo-Tee ($52). 

    When it comes to pampering, a new scent is sometimes exactly what you need to awaken your inner beauty. Perhaps it's the most ultimate beauty indulgence in the form of a Hermes lipstick ($67) or a fresh bottle of Jour d'Hermes ($128). It's the fragrance perfect balance of fresh and delicate without being too sweet. 

    Nordstrom always offers great customer service with free shipping, free returns, and curbside pickup. I highly suggest you sign up for the Nordy club, which allows you to earn points for every purchase. Nordy Club points are another great way to treat yourself.

    My favorite little trick with online shopping is to fill out a gift card for myself. Just a few small words of encouragement from yourself, to yourself, can make a big difference. 

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    January 23, 2021

    Introducing: Haute Pursuit

    When I first stated Madison Avenue Spy, about 12-years ago, I spent most of my time writing the post and just a bit of time sorting through sales sections. Today, there are so many sites and so much merchandise online that I literally spend hours sorting and scrolling through products and a much smaller portion of time actually writing.

    Shopping has become a full-time job.




    With a little twist of technology, we are making the effort of finding the right item, for the best price, a lot easier. Haute Pursuit is a desktop browser extension that actually scans thousands of websites to find alternative sale options while you're already shopping. You can click here to download the extension to your browser now. (Unfortunately, this feature cannot be used on mobile devices.)

    You can also click the  Haute Pursuit icon in your toolbar and enter a search term.  Haute Pursuit will scan your key term against 1000s of retailer's websites to find you all the matches that are on sale. 

    How it works:

    Say you're shopping at Nordstrom and looking for a Bottega Veneta Pouch ($2790).  Haute Pursuit automatically drops down a box that offers a large variety of discounted Pouches. Haute Pursuit served up this Pouch from a much smaller retailer for just $1550. It's doubtful that I would have found this exact item for this price without hours worth of work.

    Haute Pursuit is still in Beta testing and doesn't automatically drop-down suggestions at every retailer. Remember, you can tap the Haute Pursuit icon in the toolbar and enter a search term to find nearly any item for which you're in "Haute Pursuit."

    Downloading the  Haute Pursuit extensions is very easy and will immediately engage. Just one note for Chrome users: After downloading, hit the puzzle piece next to your search bar and hit the thumbtack icon. Feel free to contact us at Hautepursuit.co if you have any questions, feedback, or comments.





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    January 21, 2021

    Farfetch Extra 20% Off

    The sale selections at our local haunts are getting pretty dismal but overseas stores are much better stocked and the discounts are starting to get competitive. Farfetch started a promotion today where sale merchandise is discounted an extra 20%. No code is needed. The discount is automatically applied when items are placed in your cart.




    The situation is such that many designer items are not included in the extra 20% off promotion. Another blip is that prices change frequently because each item originates at a different boutique. We suggest you move fast if you see an item for a great value. We've been burned way too many times to even take the risk of a refresh.

    Some of the items we spotted are this large Off-White tote that comes to about $500 from $1280, this Balenciaga city bag is $1000 from $2090, and these Valentino Birkenstock-type sandals are $276 from $460. Remember, not all sale items are an additional 20% off.  You can tell for sure after clicking on the product and reviewing the product detail page.

    Frankly, the Farfetch experience isn't supporting a lot of confidence. It's absolutely worth checking but maybe for items that you have previously been stalking but this site is becoming increasingly more difficult to shop.
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    January 18, 2021

    Giglio Major Discounts on Winter Collection

    Giglio has stores in Milano and Palermo and is deliciously Italian. The boutique carries local contemporary brands in addition to all the luxury brands you would expect to find in an upscale multi-brand store.



     

    Today the boutique just started a sale where discounts are 50% off. The best part is that a lot of the sale section consists of items that haven't yet hit markdown here or aren't even sold in the US. The Manolo Blahnik options are amazing. These classic Hangisi heels with a black and white print are $555 from $1110, suede Maysale slingbacks are $406 from $812, and black pumps with a chain are $552 from $1104. 

    Other great sale finds include this Bottega twist bag with long fringe that's 50% off, a Barbour coat is $233 from $466 and a Balmain jacket is $1100 from $2200. We even spotted these kid's Golden Goose sneakers that are only $150 and come in a size 35. 

    We pulled lots of our favorite sale items in the scroll above. There is a great assortment and a lot to choose from. Why do they keep saying, "We can't have it all?"
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    January 18, 2021

    Intermix: VIP Link to 40% Off

    Intermix started a flash sale that will save you 40% off a selection of fill priced and sale merchandise. The promotion isn't slated to start until Tuesday but you can use this "VIP link" to access the savings now.




    The sale applies to a selection of full-priced and already discounted merchandise. Some of the highlights include these Jimmy Choo pearl Bing strap shoes that come to about $600 from nearly $1000 and this reversible shearling coat from Yves Salomon is $1020 from $1700. 

    Some items that are further reduced are this Max Mara wrap coat that's $557 from $1550, this LoveShackFancy dress is $161 from $600 and this houndstooth coat from Smyth is only $300 from $1000. This wool and cashmere Ronny Kobo striped sweater is great because it looks perfect alone but will also look great under a blazer or jacket and is just $125 from $338.

    Don't miss the denim options. There are always great deals for a new pair of jeans. These high-waisted J Brand grey jeans come to $95 from $250 and these Frame straight leg jeans are $130 from $275. 

    Remember, you must click on this initializing VIP link before you can access the extra discounts. The sale goes public on Tuesday and the discounts disappear on Thursday. Doubtful anything very good will last past today.
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    January 18, 2021

    New Season: Exclusive Discounts from D’aniello

     The new Spring season has just started to hit stores but that doesn't mean it's too early to sniff out great deals. Italian boutique, D'aniello is exclusively offering MadSpy readers 15% off new season merchandise. The best part is that many items are already priced 20% under US retail, which makes the added savings significant.



    You can use this link to access the new season selection. Use the code MADISON15 to save 15% off. Men can browse this selection

    This Balenciaga Hourglass tote is a brand new style and comes to $1213 from $1640 US, a new style Prada Cleo is $1630 from $1990 US, and this Marni lips skirt is perfect for Valentine's day at $326 from $450 US.  There are also some sale items worthy of attention. This Fendi logo bucket bag is $1500 from $2300 US, a Givenchy bag is $1074 from $2150, and this Balenciaga nylon bucket bag is $546 from $850 US. 

    The code is valid through January 25. We suggest you take advantage now because you can be sure that those Chloe bags and other hot Prada items won't be around for Spring markdowns. 

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