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March 19, 2020

Ssense Entire Site 20% Off

Drastic times call for drastic measures and Ssense is the latest retailer to offer widespread discounts. Starting today, you can save 20% off nearly everything on the site with the code SHOP20.

The only exclusions brand are Golden Goose, Gucci, Loewe, Moncler, and Stone Island. Beyond that, you're free to go wild. We suggest focusing on items that aren't often found on sale or pieces that are priced less than you would find in the US.

You can hit both savings opportunities with this Bottega Veneta aqua Pouch that comes to $1920 from $2700 US retail. (This is actually one of our favorite color options. It's available in black too but you miss the point without a bright color. )

The code can also be applied to a variety of Christian Louboutin shoes. If we were going to go for anything Louboutin it would be something classic like these Pigalle pumps that come to $550 from $695. Here are So Kate heels that are about the same price.

Some other purchase worthy options are from new collections that won't be on sale for some time like this Balenciaga Hello Kitty bag that's about $880 from $1100. A Saint Laurent mini Lou Lou camera bag is about $800 from $1000 and the mini Cassandra bag is $1720 from $2150. This Fendi logomania sweater can be cool to, well, flex on your Instagram.

Ssense is following in a recent tend to offer savings on a vast assortment of merchandise. Most retailers, this week, have discounted their sites from 15% to 25% off. It is only a matter of time until the incentive hits 40% off.

We suggest you buy now, what will sell out later. Otherwise, it's a reasonably safe bet to wait for later....

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March 19, 2020

Neiman Marcus 25% Off

Earlier this week, Neiman Marcus started a promotion where an assortment of merchandise was discounted 20%. We looked through the selection and we weren't especially impressed. That was until the discount got even better.

We just got word that Neiman Marcus added a large assortment to the discounted options and took the discount up to 25% off. Perhaps it's a response to the Nordstorm sale that started today...

As with the Nordstrom sale, all of the major designers are excluded. One of the first differences we noticed is that Dior beauty is included in Neiman's sale. We are seriously feeling tempted by the PE Nation selection. Check out these color-blocked leggings for $104 from $140 and this cropped tee is $39 from $79. They are sure to enhance your virtual workout.

You can do remote drinks with friends and show up on the screen wearing this look. Solace London sweater dress with an oversized belt for $400 from $525 or this Alex Perry iridescent sequenced dress is $2080 from $2600.

Spice up your sweats with these joggers with sequins from Retrofete for $360 from $480 or elevate your hoodie look with this ALC puffed sleeve sweatshirt that's $145 from $200. We are in love with the Fiorucci selection. This hoodie is $150 from $200 and this classic sweatshirt is $130 from $170.

Most beauty brands are included in the sale. You can stock up on your Dior, Tom Ford, and Diptyque. I couldn't imagine a time where some self-love and pampering is more deserved.

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March 18, 2020

Nordstrom 25% Off Sitewide

We are living through unprecedented times. The world has never been so prominently connected. I couldn't imagine hypothesizing what anything will feel like three days from now. It would be foolhardy to try to predict the future of retail.

What I do know is that Nordstrom is the first retailer to react to the current global state. Technically, beginnings at 9am on Wednesday, the retailer will be hosting a site-wide event where all merchandise will be 25% off. You can start shopping right now by looking for the items marked "Extra Savings." The discount is revealed once you cart your item. The big designers are all excluded but this is nonetheless a big sign of what's to come.

Nordstrom is just the first to make bold promotional statement. We expect that there will be many more to come. During the great financial crisis, in 2008, Saks was the first retailer to slash prices dramatically in order to move inventory in a quickly receding economy. You can click here and read the post from 2008. (The comments section is where you will find the most interesting information.)

This pandemic is a much different situation than the Great Recession as almost all major retailers have closed. By the time this vail of safety is lifted, it's very likely the Spring fashion season will be over.

The one thing we know for sure is that life will return to normal in the near-ish future. Our kids' feet still grow and many will need new sneakers. Wearing sweatpants and pajamas all day will become boring and a delivery of fresh fashion might be exactly what you need to add a little happiness to your day.

Jumping right in, I plan to order new sneakers. This season, retro Reeboks are the most popular style. This pair is $52 from $70. I am also eyeing some Nili Lotan pieces that work well for at home and on city streets. These classic cargo pants come to $243 from $325. Aviator Nation is included in the promotion. This hoodie is $126 from $170. An Off-White utility belt is $146 from $195.

The sale also extends to beauty. It wouldn't be bad to jump on a Diptyque, Dyson or La Mer purchase. These brands are usually excluded in promotions.

I don't know what will happen in the future but I know the power of retail and how much fashion makes us happy. Even a small purchase can brighten someone's day and it will forever remind you of this moment. I still have many of my "2008 moments" tucked away in my closet.

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March 17, 2020

INTERMIX: Flash Sale

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March 16, 2020

Farfetch Flash Sale: Extra 10% Off Clearance

I'm always game for an evening surprise. Farfetch just launched a surprise 48-hour sale where all clearance items are reduced an extra 10% off. You can use the code 48FLASH at checkout.

I spotted this new style Fendi belt bag that comes to $1530 from $3300, a Tom Ford shoulder bag is $1350 from $2990 and this Givenchy charm bag is about $1300 from $3642. Among the shoes, I found these Manolo Lurums for $900 from $1300 and my favorite Hangisi style shoe is $600 from $1100. The sale also includes a lot of Bottega Veneta sneakers. This style is $520 from $950.

The sale also consists of a huge clothing assortment. My lifestyle doesn't usually consist of a lot of time at home and I've been considering adding some more "home functional" clothing to my wardrobe. Here is a cropped Off White sweatshirt that is already 50% off and can also translate back into the real world again. The same goes for this orange Ambush sweatshirt.

Some less expensive options include this Varley faux fur zip up that's $85 from $187. Optical mesh leggings from Chopova are $104 from $20 and MSGM leopard track pants are about $160 from $460. A better alternative is taking a more positive approach and shopping for Summer beachwear, which you can find discounted from 60% to 70% off.

I won't be responsible for the repercussions of long term sweatpants use. It can be hazardous to your bikini body. The sale ends Wednesday at 5pm EST....

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March 14, 2020

Weekend Shopping: Impulses & Obsessions

Our weekend shopping continues with something special. Right now, you can shop on Farfetch you can save 15% off on Commes des Garcons Play items with the code BENEFIT15. We very, very rarely see CDG Play on sale and it's always on the top of our list for gifts for loved ones (and our selves).

Classic CDG Play Converse sneakers come to $114 from $150 US retail, a hoodie is $198 from $288 US retail, and heart tees come to $61 from $98 US retail. The code also works for men's and children's CDG.

Tessabit, one of our favorite stores in Italy, is offering a great deal exclusively to MadSpy readers. Right now you can use this link to save 25% off a great assortment of new season fashion, shoes, bags and accessories. Use the code MADISONAVENUE25XT to engage the discount.

The best part of the promotion is that the merchandise is coming from Italy and many of the items retail for less money when compared to our retail prices. Did we mention duty is included and there is no sales tax either? It's a triple score. The code is valid until March 20.

These Prada logo sneakers have been hot all over the world and come to $496 from $680. In NYC after-tax, they would be about $745, which results in nearly 35% total savings from ordering from Italy. It's like a first markdown!

Here is a new style quilted Balenciaga belt bag that comes to $750 from $1000, a Saint Laurant beach bag is $860 from $1150 and a small quilted Loulou is $1462 from $1950. We are in love with these contrasting Valentino Rockstuds that come to $633 from $845 and a Valentino "Dreamers" leather pouch is $445 from $600.

A little further South, in Florence, LuisaViaRoma is offering 20% off some new season merchandise with the code WW20. Some worthy applications include all Manolo style shoes. Hangisi heels come to under $800 from nearly $1000. (No sales tax and no duties add to the underlying savings.) Loewe leather logo sandals are $520 from $650 and the new style Off-White Jitney is $960 from $1200.

The Outnet clearance sale is now an additional 20% off. Use the code FINALS to engage the extra savings at checkout. Some highlights include the assortment of Dolce & Gabbana dresses that are reduced to 85% off. This Preen dress comes to only $150 from $1140, a Saint Laurant blazer is $1120 from $3500 and Ann Demeulemeester riding boots are $390 from $1835. The sale ends on March 16.

Saks Fifth Avenue started a promotion offering an extra 20% off sale merchandise. The sale includes nearly all Tumi luggage. This aluminum 19" is $956 from $1200. These Paris Texas silver and snakeskin short boots are $280 from $565 and Gucci slides are $316 from $790. The shoe edit is a worthy scroll at 70% off if you eliminate anything outside your size.

Also this week, the MatchesFashion sale is an extra 20% off. You can click here to read more details. We also suggest you take one last scroll through the Neiman Marcus extra 20% off clearance promotion. The sale ends Saturday night.

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March 12, 2020

An Editor’s Note & Ssense Savings

I've been writing about shopping and sales for over a decade and I've never had such a difficult time creating meaningful content. The health and lives of our loved ones have been threatened by a means we have never known before. It sincerely seems frivolous and senseless to write about shopping and sales as the global economy has lost nearly one-third of its value.

Be that as it may, it's comforting to maintain as much of our normal routines as possible even as the world seems to have spun off its axis. Sometimes it's reassuring to see and speak about the things that make us happy. For this reason, I think it's reasonable to continue our content as usual.

Please know that my heart goes out to those throughout the world. As we are a global economy, I will continue to highlight fantastic retailers far away and close to home. Please feel free to reach out at any time with thoughts, observations, and insights.

Yours Truly,
Lila Delilah

The Canadian online retailer, Ssense has added lots of new season merchandise to its site. The highlights are that there are lots of items priced lower than they are in the United States and there is also no sales tax.

For example, this classic double-G belt is $325 from $450 US retail and a mini Gucci Marmont bag is $1295 from $1890 US. Here is a Bottega Venta pouch that's $2350 from $2700 US retail and the hard-to-get Jacqumus Chiquito is $465 from $630. Other brands with attractive pricing include Commes des Garcon, Loewe and Chloe.

Ssense usually breaks it's spring sale earlier than most retailers. Be on the lookout in mid-May for serious discounts.

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March 10, 2020

MatchesFashion: Extra 20% Off Sale

Online luxury retailers are feeling the pressure to close out anything left from prior seasons and MatchesFashion is the most recent site to add a little promotion to their sale selection. Starting today, you can save an additional 20% off past season merchandise, which has already been reduced up to 70% off. Use code EXTRA20 at checkout to engage the additional savings.

We found Miu Miu pink satin pumps with crystals are $270 from $850 and Prada lightning bolt platforms are $350 from $1100. Kirkwood sandals with a pearl heel are a no brainer for Summer and come to $320 from $745. These Midnight 00 heels come to $380 from $1200. This brand just started selling at Saks and styles just like this are currently full price.

Moving on to bags, a Givenchy snakeskin bag that comes to $1600 from over $2900 and a velvet Eden style is $1600 from $3300. There are also lots of straw beach bags but we will save that fun scrolling for you.

If you've started shopping for Summer or vacation, you should first take a look at the beachwear assortment. There are plentiful amounts of beach dresses, swimsuits and coverups to keep you Fountainblu ready. Among the more designer items, we found this Dolce & Gabbana lily print skirt for $320 from $1120, a Balenciaga logo sweater is $400 from $1250 and this Khaite puff-sleeve blouse is $270 from $665.

The most reduced items are from prior seasons but classics stand the test of time. There is really a good selection from which to shop. Just be mindful that the extra discount deems some items final sale. This promotion will run through Monday, March 16....

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