It seems as if Saks Fifth Avenue's philosophy of buy and hold isn't working out so well. The retailer seems to be holding a hefty amount of inventory from Summer 2015 and is now in a big rush to sell it out. This is the perfect opportunity to grab that item you thought got away.
What's most interesting is that the small print in the email promotion says, "Returns on sale merchandise must be made within 30 days of purchase." We would presume that would mean that the merchandise is not final sale. We like that idea.
The Outnet is by far our favorite online discount sale and when it's time for their bi-annual sale you have two choices: Hide the credit card or give in and max it out. Choosing for the max-out option, in this instance, is the right move. We'll show you why.
Starting at 9:30am on Wednesday, The Outnet will begin a two day sale where customers will get an extra 40% off their already insanely reduced merchandise. The sale will consist of over 2000 items from 200 designers.
Remember, this sale is only two days. The extra discount officially ends at 10am on Friday. We suggest you don't wait until last minute because all the good stuff will be taken by you-know-who.
It seems as if Summer '15 collections were just in stores. Wait, as a matter of fact -- they were. Now those last season outcasts are hitting discount stores and Barneys hardly missed a beat.
The Warehouse site has an assortment of older stuff along with the newer merchandise. That means there is plenty of items that can be used to get you ready for Fall. Keep your eyes open during holiday weekends or popular sale times. The site often offers extra discounts, which happily leads to an endless Summer.
If you've ever wondered what happens to all that wonderful merchandise at Neiman Marcus that nobody purchases, we have the answer. It pops up at the discount store, Neiman Marcus Last Call.
Last Call stores have received a large designer footwear shipment from Neiman Marcus retail stores. The discount starts at about 55% off original retail. The new shipment arrived on Saturday and includes a variety of past collection fall shoes from Valentino, Tom Ford, Manolo, Christian Louboutin, Charlotte Olympia, Brian Atwood and YSL. (Pictures in the jump.)
Keep your eyes open, in past years we've spotted Chanel clothing discounted almost 90% off retail. We've also heard that the discounter receives Chanel bags from time to time but doesn't display them. We suggest asking a sales manager if you're on the hunt.
Usually the stores with the best selection are: Austin Brodie Oaks Shopping Center, Arundel Mills, Camarillo Premium Outlets, Fashion Outlets of Chicago, Franklin Mills, Grapevine Mills, Great Lakes Crossing, Gurnee Mills, Katy Mills, Milpitas Great Mall, Potomac Mills, Sawgrass Mills, Sugarloaf Mills, The Outlets at Orange, The Outlet Collection-Jersey Gardens, Livermore Premium Outlets, Arizona Mills, and Woodbury Common Premium Outlets.
Fashion can be serious and fashion can be fun. As a matter of fact, fashion can sometimes be very punny. The puns can be delivered in an assortment of creative messages-- irony, jokes or sometimes plain ridiculousness. This season, there are creatures and faces that are taking serious fashion to the lighter side.
Some of our favorite-- even if financially ridiculous-- are the Fendi fur charms that range in price from $850 to over $1100. ('Inspired' versions are completely acceptable and plentiful on eBay and Amazon for about $50 :) The eye and lips earring from Delfina Delettrez is another conversation piece. Less expensive but equally as playful are Anya Hindmarsh's emoji leather stickers and letters. Charlotte Olympia's visage collection is a little less playful but incredibly artistic.
See below for the funniest faces in fashion right now:
Ralph Lauren has started their final clearance sale of the season. Most merchandise is now discounted 75% off. Although this isn't the biggest sale of the season, there are still some great finds. We wouldn't count on them sicking around for very long.
In most cases, the Ralph Lauren boutique will match the online prices but you will need to wait for a manager's authorization. In this instance it might just be easier to shop online. This crewneck dress with a racing stripe is now $265 from almost $900, a denim maxi dress is $215 from $695 and $1900, and a suede cargo jacket from the Collection is now $1119 from $2795.
Among the men's polos there is an "Offshore Racing" big polo for $35 from $100, a classic polo starts at $25 from $85 depending on the color and the classic fit Big Pony's start at $40 from $110. The polos from the Blackwatch team might be the most interesting styles even thought they are still $70 from $125.
There might be an additional promotion before the sale season officially ends but it won't likely save you very much more money than the current discount. We suggest that you buy what you like now, and don't look back.
This has undoubtedly been the summer of Lilly Pulitzer. Ever since Target launched their sell-out collaboration everyone has been clamoring for preppy colorful dresses. Why fight for sub-Lilly quality when you get the real thing for even less money?
Lilly Pulitzer just launched their annual sale where a variety of items are reduced to a fraction of the original price. Here is a simple print dress that's reduced to just $39 from almost $100, an embroidered beach cover-up/ tunic dress is $69 from $228, print shorts are $44 from $68 and these beach pants are just $59 and come in an assortment of prints. There is even a section of cute merchandise for girls. This triangle bikini is just $29.
The sale just runs for two days and will end Tuesday night. We suggest you hurry and shop because Lilly only hosts a sale once a year and items sell out fast.
Take note: shipping during sale season takes much longer than usual. If you order online you probably won't get your purchases before you head out to Mykonos. If you need your preppy prints right away we suggest you head to the Madison Avenue boutique.
If you like bin-diving than this sample sale is for you. Dannijo is hosting a sample sals where bargain bin prices will start at just $10. This is not one of those tricky sample sale promos where you find a bowl of $10 earring backs and the remaining items are still overpriced. Nothing at this sale is priced over $150.
As a matter of fact most of the bins will have jewelry priced at just $25. We are told that all rings will be priced at $25 and handbags will cost between $75 and $100. For example this Kenya necklace will be priced at $50 and a Barrow cuff will be just $10. There could even be some pieces from the most current collection included in the bins.
This sale is only one day, starting Tuesday morning at 10am. Bin diving is like worm catching-- go early.
Dannijo Sample Sale
Tuesday, August 18th
10:00am to 7:30pm
433 W. 14th Street, Suite #2F (btw 9th & 10th Ave)...
