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August 3, 2020

Italist: Pre-Sale-ing the New Season

There is a thrill to finding exactly what you want during a third markdown but those finds are becoming less frequent. The more rewarding prospect is savings on the newest season's trends.

Italist has started uploading Winter 2021 merchandise and sold out items can be procured for a bit of saving. Looking for a Prada Reissue 2005? Here it is for $1550 from $1750. Bottega Veneta Lido sandals are $980 from $1200 and a Gucci bodysuit is $733 from $980. We also found deals for Moncler and Fendi's newest collaboration with Joshua Vides.

There isn't a lot of inventory on any of these items. We suggest you spring into action now or find contentment in paying full retail.

Of course, the site also has a lot of end of season markdowns too. Here is a Bottega Veneta woven pouch for $1915 from $3100 and a Gucci small GG ring bag for $1590 from $2600. We added a lot of great finds to the images above.

After all, Fall fashion is the only reason to attempt to neutralize global warming... just joking. (Maybe!)

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August 2, 2020

Weekend Shopping: Hermes Sale Coming Soon

News of a Hermes sale would normally send pulses of excitement but in today's world, the proposition reveals more sentiments of gaucherie. Sure the prospect of half-off Hermes is always appealing but long lines, crowded spaces, and past season's castoffs make it a trifecta of defeat.

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The sale is set to take place Thursday, August 6 through Saturday, August 8 from 10am to 6pm, at the Americana Manhasset shopping center in Long Island, New York. You can click over this way to read about the sale in 2018. (Here is the link to read about the 2017 sale.) Social distancing protocol will be followed, so it's possible that the standard wait time to enter the sale will even be longer than in prior years.

We are told that this season's sale will not include any silks in addition to the standard omission of leather goods. That means no ties or scarves. Most shoppers will gravitate to the shoes, jewelry, and ready-to-wear. Clic-Clac bracelets and enamels tend to go fast-- especially when there are no buying limits. We will be sure to add insights and guidance as the sale date approaches.

Moving on to current sales... MatchesFashion is offering an extra 20% off sale items with the code EXTRA20. Here are Balenciaga mules that come to about $300 from $950, a Jil Sander market bag is $530 from $1310 and Valentino rope sandals are $400 from nearly $1000.

The Parisian-based, 24S is offering discounts that can save 20% off on sale merchandise. You can use the code EXTRA20 to engage the discount that brings the savings to 75% on some items. Don't miss these Francesco Russo boots for $310 from $1300 or this MSGM dress for $160 from $500. There are lots more pics in the post right here.

Saks Fifth Avenue has been thoughtfully reducing bundles of merchandise throughout the season. Most recently we noticed a new crop of luxury staples hit the site at extreme discounts. The designer merchandise tends to disappear quickly with discounts ranging from 75% to 80% off. You have to be quick to catch it. You can click here to see what's become available.

Speaking of deep discounts, Net-A-Porter has reductions up to 80% off. One scroll is never enough and I can't emphasize enough how important it is to go back and rereview. It wouldn't be a bad idea to create a cart now in anticipation of what's to come shortly. You can click here to see my favorite finds.

Stay tuned. Until next time... same time, same place?...

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July 30, 2020

24S: Extra 20% Off Sale

This week, the Parisian-based, 24S is offering discounts that can save 20% off on sale merchandise. You can use the code EXTRA20 to engage the discount that brings the savings to 75% on some items.

Check ou these Francesco Russo boots that are only $310 from $1300. We've been stalking this Roland Mouret top for months and now it's $300 from $1275. This Dolce & Gabbana dress is a major consideration at $800 from $2000 and this Balmain denim blazer is $615 from $1800.

24S is LVMH owned and therefore offers brands, like Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Celine, which you can't find on many other websites. The best value of shopping on 24S is that all duties are included in the sale price, shipping is free, and there is no sales tax. My last order from 24S arrived in 30 hours after my "complete order" click.

This LV bag with white trim is $2700 from a US retail of $3250 and this Lockme bag is $1842 from $2280. You can click here to see other bags that have pricing advantages. Remember, even if an item is full price, you'll save by not paying sales tax or duties. It's hard to compete with that.

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July 29, 2020

UPDATED Alert: Saks Fifth Avenue New Markdowns

UPDATE: Saks just reduced merchandise to 75% to 80% off. Items are moving very fast. You can use this link to jump right into the designer edit.

Every retailer manifests its own sales personality. Some stores like to slowly reduce the prices of sale merchandise while others like to make big striking markdowns. Saks Fifth Avenue performs in bold gestures. Right now, you can scroll the sale section and a plethora of designer items reduced to 50% to 60% off.

Many of the new discounts are items that we've been stalking for the past week. This bi-color Fendi belt that's $300 from $590, a Givenchy Edan bag is $675 from $1350, and Balenciaga pointed-toe BB flats are $278 from $695.

You can click here to see an edit that we've been sorting. We will continue to update the post. Stay tuned....

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July 28, 2020

Intermix: Extra 50% Off Sale Items

NOTE: Click on the first Intermix link to engage this VIP access and to see the extra 50% off.

It's time to start sale-ing! Intermix started an incredible promotion where sale merchandise is an additional 50% off. The discount on many items translates to a total discount of nearly 80%.

Jumping right in, we suggest you quickly run through the Zimmerman edit, which is limited to very few sizes of each item. This silk maxi dress is $225 from $750 and this playsuit is $135 from $530. Other standouts include this Ganni eyelet top for $85 from $235 and this Balmain blazer comes to only $500 from $2700.

Here is a Nicholas nude strappy maxi dress for $175 from $575, Aquazzura silver strappy heels are $160 from $750, and a Liza Marie Fernandez bikini is $130 from $425.

There is also a great assortment of denim options. Moussy Vintage jeans are $110 from $360, Frame denim cutoffs are $65 from $185 and Denimist high-rise white jeans are $70 from $195. We also spotted these Francesco Russo heels for $180 from $600 and Aquazzura wedges for $210 from $700.

This sale will last through Friday. These extreme sale-on-sale events have been more frequently but the extra 50% off is a real score. We suggest you start scrolling fast because the best merchandise tends to go fast....

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July 23, 2020

`New Markdowns: Saks Fifth Avenue

Charting sales this season is like navigating a plane through a night sky that's heavy with fog. Unquestionably dangerous. Nearly impossible-- but we are doing it.

Saks Fifth Avenue has been thoughtfully reducing bundles of merchandise throughout the season. Most recently we noticed a new crop of luxury staples hit the site. The discounts aren't extreme but the assortment is A+.

Some items worth the watch include this bi-color Fendi belt that's $413 from $590, a Givenchy Edan bag is $945 from $1350, and Balenciaga pointed-toe BB flats are $417 from $695. The pool and beachside options are still plentiful and we love the buy-now-wear-now opportunity as we hit high-summer.

Saks markdowns usually go from 40% straight to 60% off. When the shift is made, items sell out very quickly. It's best to choose carefully now so that you're ready when the moment strikes....

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July 22, 2020

Net-A-Porter Discounts hit 80% Off

Net-a-Porter has started to aggressively discount its summer merchandise. This markdown is a month later than normal but you will currently find a critical mass of merchandise is now 80%. The best deals can be found among clothing, swimwear, shoes, lingerie, and jewelry.

Inside the 80% section, we found lots of swimsuits, which are perfect to help get through this heatwave. This Johanna Oritz one-piece $118 from $400, this Marios Schwab bikini is $94 from $495 and this one-piece from Heidi Klein is $60 from $300. Here's a Dolce & Gabbana bikini top for $79 from $400.

Of course, there's lots of clothing reduced by 80% too. This daytime sexy Balmain halter top is $190 from $950 and this Pater Petrov leather wrap dress is $430 from $2130 and can be worn straight through winter if styled correctly.

The 70% off options are priced nearly as well but the options even more plentiful. This Zimmerman polka-dot jumpsuit is $180 from $600, this red Philosophy dress is perfect for a hot night out at $240 from $800 and these Guiseppe Zanotti heels are $225 from $750. Don't miss these Gucci aviator glasses for just $124 from $415 and these Saint Laurent glasses are $162 from $405.

There aren't any bags reduced 80% but in the next couple of weeks, we should see even more merchandise added to more heavily discounted sections. This NAP sale is really a great time to scroll and add quality items to your wardrobe. It's hard to ever justify fast fashion when there are so many affordable finds....

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July 21, 2020

Introducing Steele Hotels: Discounted 3-Night Luxury Hotel Packages

Anticipating tomorrow is like looking through a frosted glass window. Despite the unclear vision, we all know there is a great and vast world just waiting to harvest experiences and memories.

It's only a matter of time until travel will resume and we can begin to activate our innate desire to travel and explore. For those like me, waiting is not enough. It's time to start planning. During the past few months, I have worked tirelessly with an amazing team of dreamers and believers to craft an incredible travel opportunity.

Steele Hotels is an innovative travel website that offers users a limited number of discounted three-night hotel packages at some of the most luxurious hotels worldwide. The best part is that all purchases are valid 12-months AFTER borders open and safe travel resumes. There are also very limited blackout periods, which enhances the deal even further.

Some of the great deals include my favorite hotels around the world. Take a look.
Three nights at Nizuc Resort & Spa, in Rivera Maya, in an Ocean View Deluxe room is available starting at $1188. That's under $400 a night.

Casa de Campo Resort and Villas, in the Dominican Republic, costs just $486 for three nights in a Superior Casita. That's just $162 a night. There is also the ability to add an all-inclusive option for just a little bit more money. The same goes for the Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos, which just opened in October 2019. The all-inclusive three-night room package starts at $855, which is equivalent to $285 a night.

Steele Hotels also includes lots of great European hotel deals too. One of my personal favorites is Portrait Firenze, in Florence, Italy. There's also Capri Tiberio Palace in Capri, Italy, Estancia Vik Jose Ignacio, in Uruguay and the Saint Jame's Hotel & Club Mayfair, in London.

Remember, there are a very limited number of Steele Hotels packages available at each hotel. "Restocking" is unknown but new hotel deals will be added regularly.

The revenue generated from the purchase of each Steele Hotels package is immediately turned over to each hotel to help support their properties during this very difficult time. In addition, a portion of all Steele Hotels sales will be donated to various charities that support job training in the hospitality industry.

Book the trip. Buy the shoes. ????????

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