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    YSL Beauty Sale

    YSL is hosting an online beauty sale where you can save 20% off. Just use the code FAMILY14 at checkout. Shipping is free with a purchase of $75 or more, which shouldn’t be difficult considering that a lipsticks are $35. (When did that become the norm?)

    Not sure what to buy? Beauty experts rave about the Touche Éclat, which is a pen-like concealer. The Rouge Pur lipstick in Le Rouge is one of the most loved in the fashion world. The Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Babydoll is legend for it’s application brush, which is known to get to the “baby” lashes that most mascaras miss.

    The sale runs through June 30. If you miss this promotion, keep an eye out for the Lord & Taylor friend’s and family sale. That sale beauty sale is just 15% but includes Chanel.

    Where You’ll Find the Best Deals

    This week, marks the official start of second markdown. Almost all designer brands are on the sale list and have been reduced at least twice. (Chanel is still the exception.) At all of our department store’s spring and summer clothing is discounted 60% off but the prices of shoes and handbags vary greatly.

    Take note, some boutiques offer even lower discounts than the department stores. For instance, Alexander McQueen and Prada are both offering customers a 40% savings. Below is a comparison chart of Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks. Take note, at this time, online discounts are the same as the stores.

    Worthy Sample Sales: Barbara Bui, SoulCycle, Ippolita

    It’s been a few weeks since there has been a sample sale worth mentioning. We are now entering the end of sample sale season and we can anticipate a flurry of activity before summer fully takes hold. Below is a carefully curated selection of our favorite upcoming sample sales.

    Alexis Bittar
    Wednesday, June 18 through Friday, June 20
    Wed—Thurs 8:30am—7pm, Fri 8:30am—4pm
    143 W. 19th St btwn Sixth & Seventh Ave
    Alexis Bittar is opening their showroom for this sample sale. We are told that discounts will be about 70% off but imagine that price cuts will be made throughout the sale. Some pricing examples include large earring for $79 from $199 and a pendant necklace for $99 from $275.

    SoulCycle
    Wednesday, June 18 through Saturday, June 21
    Wed—Fri 11am—8pm, Sat 10am—6pm
    12 W. 27th St btwn Fifth Ave & 6th Ave
    Activewear has become the new staple of casual and SoulCycle has set the trend. SoulCycle has become practice uptown uniform when paired– especially when paired with a Birkin and XXL diamonds. Sample sale shoppers can expect discounts starting at 40% off retail. The sale will include women and men’s tees, tanks, tights, shorts, sweats and more. Buy five and get one free. Take note, this sale is credit card only.

    Dolce & Gabbana
    Friday, June 20 through Monday, June 23
    Fri 10am—7pm, Sat 8am—7pm, Sun 10am—7pm, Mon 9am—12pm
    Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St btwn 6th & 7th Ave, 4th floor
    This sample sale is always a big hit with prices discounted up to 90%. Expect to find the best selection among the most recent collections, which are likely to be marked 60% off. You can click here for more details.

    Ippolita
    Saturday, June 21 through Tuesday, June 24
    Sat—Sun 9am—6pm, Mon—Tues 9am—7pm
    Soiffer Haskin, 317 W. 33rd St btwn 8th & 9th Ave
    Expect to find savings up to 65% off. During the last sale we found 18k Lollipop earrings for $1050 from about $3000 and 18k-gold five station Lollipop bangles were $700 from $2000. You can click here to read the full review from last season.

    Barbara Bui
    Monday, June 23 through Wednesday, June 25
    11am—6pm daily
    115-117 Wooster St btwn Prince & Spring
    Expect to find discounts ranging from 70 to 90% off. The selection will include an assortment of past season’s clothing handbags, shoes and accessories.

    Bergdorf Goodman 75% Off Online

    If you’re really looking to score some top shelf merchandise for bargain basement prices, we suggest you head over to Bergdorf Goodman online. The website’s discounts top 75% off and include a variety of very high-end designers.

    While browsing, we found this great Dion Lee wrap dress for $416 from $1040, a Givenchy tee is $222 from almost $890 and a leather skirt from The Row is about $1100 from $3200. This Rick Owens wrap vest is a considerable fashion piece, as is, this Lela Rose sheath dress with lace incerts.

    The Bergdorf Goodman store is still on its first markdown but we suspect that more discounts will hit later this week. We will be sure to keep you posted– literally.

    Chanel Presale Intel

    Although almost every designer has has been discounted, there is one major exception. Chanel is the only designer that has not had a first markdown. This year, we hear that the Chanel presale will will start on June 19 and officially begin on June 24. Surprisingly, this is ten days later than the start of the sale last year.

    The sale usually consists of clothing and shoes from the spring and summer collections. The markdowns of  are almost always limited to seasonal styles. We hear that there will be less of a bag selection this season but haven’t been told any specifics.

    Prices for the first markdown are 30% the second markdown, which is usually just a few weeks later is 50%. Final markdown goes as high as 70% and is often limited to clothing and a stray shoe return.

    Madison Avenue Chanel
    212-535-5505

    LVMH Tag Heuer Friends & Family Sale

    LVMH is hosting its annual Tag Heuer friends and family sale where shoppers can save between 40% and 60% off retail on the fashionable and sporty watches. To access the sale you must use the link lvmhpartners.com and enter the access key “carrera2014” in the friends and family login section.

    We especially like giving Tag watches as a gift to young adults and sporty dads. The sale will run about a week. We suggest shopping quickly because we see popular styles already selling out.

    Our favorite style is the Formula 1, which is listed on the site with face options that come in red, black and orange. Watch enthusiasts will love the Carrera Automatic Chronograph that’s on sale for $3800 from almost $6000. Usually the site offers a wider variety but sometimes less options simplifies gift shopping.

    Take note that purchases are limited to a total of three watches and shopping is only open to US residents. In addition, all sales are final– no backsies! On the bright side all watches are covered against manufacturing defects for two years from the date of purchase. So keep your receipt!

    Valentino Shoes 70% Off

    There’s nothing quite like a fresh new Valentino bow and a huge discount makes it so much more attractive. Starting Thursday at 9pm, Amuze will be hosting a Valentino sale that will include a wonderful variety of shoes at up to 70% off.

    We got a little preview of what’s to come and promise that you won’t be disappointed. Included in the sale is a pair of platform peep-toes with Rock Stud detailing for $245, two tone bow wedges for $195 and lace variety wedges for $240. What’s even better is that Madison Avenue Spy readers can save an additional 10% when using the code MADAVESPY at checkout.



    While your shopping, don’t miss the site’s daily deal–a Saint Laurent Gladiator Tribute for $315. You will also want to take a peak at the Fendi and Dolce & Gabbana sale. We suppose it’s not so hard to imagine why Amuze has become our favorite online shopping destination.

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    Second Markdowns Begin: Saks & NAP

    It’s hardly the middle of June and many designer retailers are beginning take another price cut. Saks Fifth Avenue is currently the leader for the best deals with Net-A-Porter following quickly behind. Barneys started with the best discount, so it will be some time until we see another price cut but Bergdorf Goodman should begin their second markdown very soon.

    Taking a closer look at Saks, you can find this Valentino camo tote for $721 from $1545, this Va-Va Voom Mini studded Valentino clutch is $1095 from $2345 and Saint Laurent Tribute sandals are $418 from $895. The best deal is absolutely the Valentino jelly sandals that are $173 from $295. These new prices just became effective online too.

    Over at Net-a-Porter, you can find lots of interesting items on double markdown. Most clothing is now about 50% off but some spring merchandise is now reduced 70%. Take this Roland Maurent crepe top with an open back, it’s $226 from $755. A floral Nina Ricci dress is is $300 from almost $1000 and this Jason Wu jumpsuit is $600 from $1985. From the shoe section you can’t go wrong with these Mother of Pearl slip on sneakers that are now $111 from $370, Antonio Berardi sandals are about $900 from $3000 and these rainbow Shourouk earrings are $310 from $755.