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    Bergdorf Goodman 60% Off: Inside 60+ Pics

    Bergdorf Goodman started its second markdown just last week. Most designer clothing is 60% off and most shoes and bags are reduced 50%. With just a few days before Christmas, we couldn’t help but wonder what treasures we could find in the store.

    Starting off, on the main floor, we found a few tables of bags. Bright pink and blue Balenciaga City bags and totes are reduced 50%. The most attractive sale assortment is the Valentino bags, which can be found at the center of the main store.  A gorgeous, light blue, Rockstud Spike bag that’s now $1600 from $3195. We also found a black Demilune bag that’s $1300 from $1200. A Dries top handle bag is about $500 from $950 and mini Givenchy Horizon bags in blue and purple are about $1000 from $2000. (You can see pictures of more bags over this way.)

    Moving upstairs to shoes, there is still a great assortment of Chanel, Dior and Louboutin shoes but they are both discounted 30% off still. Most other shoes are now reduced 50%. (See pictures over here.) Red velvet Louboutin heels are $586 from $695 and Dior lace mesh heels are $609 from $870. We even found small sizes of nude Louboutins in patent and flat leather. Among the more discounted shoes are Saint Laurent slingback with a rose flower that are about $1000 from $2000, No.21 satin and jeweled mules are $420 from $820 and Manolo velvet BBs are $490 from nearly $700.

    A majority of the designer clothing can be found near the back of the third floor. Most everything is discounted 60%. A printed Prada puffer is $888 from $1720, a Delpozo top is $420 from $1050 and an Alexander McQueen two-tone knit dress is $900 from $2245. Click here to  see pictures of everything we mentioned and a lot more.

    Take note, Bergdorf Goodman will offer an extra 25% off online sale items starting Christmas Day. Third markdown, which is up to 75% off will begin January 2. Stay Tuned.

    Handbags: Noemi (text) 917-968-2747
    Shoes: Paul (text)347-504-3269

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    Department Store Holiday Shipping Deadlines

    You know it’s the holiday season when you need to walk in the street with taxis to avoid slow-walking tourists. There are few things less appealing than rushing from Saks to Bergdorfs while pedestrian traffic comes to a complete stop.

    The hours to take advantage of free shipping is ticking away quickly. Lucky, most New York stores will offer a messenger service for free or a small fee. As a special note, UberRush is a blessing and usually runs between $6 and $12 to have packages picked up and hand delivered throughout much of the city. Store prices tend to range from $15 to $30. Many times, retailers will wave the fee for expensive purchases. It never hurts to ask.

    Below is your guide to getting your gift there on time from our local department stores– along with how much it will cost.

    Barneys
    Same Day: $25
    Get it there: Next business day $20
    Deadline: 12/20 at 12pm EST
    Gift Wrapping: Free black box and black & white ribbon
    Discount: Up to 60%

    Bergdorf Goodman
    Messenger: $30
    Get it there: Free two-day shipping BGGIFT
    Deadline: 12/20 at 12:00PM CT
    Gift Wrapping: Free silver box with lavender ribbon
    Returns: Free
    Discount: Up to 60%

    Bloomingdales
    Get it there free: Express shipping until 12/20 5pm set)
    Shipping deadline: 12/22 12:00PM EST $10
    Same day delivery: 12/24/16 10:00AM EST (California, Illinois, New Jersey & Washington D.C.)
    In-Store pickup deadline: 12/24/16 2PM EST
    Gift Wrapping: $5 white bottom and black top with elastic bow
    Discount: Up to 60%

    Nordstrom
    Get it there: Free Rush
    Deadline: 12/22 12:00PM EST Saturday deliver $10
    Gift Wrapping: Not available on all items but the $2 gift set includes a gift box, tissue paper, a silver ribbon and a gift tag
    Discount: Up to 60%

    Saks Fifth Avenue
    Messenger: $10 within NYC
    Get it there: Free shipping with the code HOLIDAY
    Deadline: 12/21 12:00PM EST
    Gift Wrapping: Free black box with snowflakes, red bottom and red ribbon
    Discount: Up to 60%

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    Online Retailer’s Holiday Shopping Deadlines

    The holiday shopping season is quickly coming to a crescendo. Online shopping has changed the way we serve up holiday gift giving. Long gone are the days of rushing from store to store to chase the illusive size or color variation. The entire world of shopping is at our fingertips.

    As a matter of fact, last week, we ordered an item from the Italian luxury site, Luisaviaroma. We couldn’t believe that the order shipped the same day made it from Florence Italy to our NYC apartment in just over 24-hours. In addition, the items we purchased came wrapped in delicate tissue paper and tied in a pretty bow. The presentation and experience made a small purchase feel like a luxury experience.

    Yoox, on the other hand, was a shipping disaster. We placed an order on Black Friday and it took over two weeks to arrive from Secaucus, NJ. During the extended shipping time, prices were reduced and the retailer refused to extend a price adjustment. Furthermore, the expensive items arrived crushed into a nondescript brown box.

    Farfetch is another site that executes the online luxury shopping experience beautifully. Our orders came promptly and were presented with care. We were even more delighted with the 30€ gift card that accompanied our purchase.

    You can always count on Net-A-Porter to offer solid customer service. The site is a dependable destination for the season’s hottest items. We also love that they carry enough inventory that the site doesn’t sell out too quickly.

    For the kids, we placed lots of orders with AlexaandAlex. Shipping took longer than we expected but their customer service was wonderful. Unfortunately, our gifts were packed in a sealed bag instead of a box. That means you will need to transfer your purchases, organize and execute boxing and wrapping yourself.

     Meljoe is another wonderful online destination for kid’s gifts. Like, Luisaviaroma we received our items incredibly fast and our gifts came wrapped beautifully. The down side is that shipping was $12 and there aren’t free returns. That means that exchanging a wrong size could mean almost $30 in shipping, which often isn’t worth while.

    We would love to hear about your online shopping experiences. Feel free to share stories about retailers doing it right those who are stumbling. Speaking of online shipping and shipping, below is your guide to getting your gift there on time and costs from various online retailers:

    Net-A-Porter
    Shipping: Free three day shipping
    Returns: Free
    Rush: Next day shipping $20
    Super Rush: Same day delivery (New York) $25
    Gift Wrap: Free, sale items come wrapped in tissue paper but full priced merchandise is eligible for their iconic matte black boxes
    Discount: Up to 70%

    Yoox
    Christmas deadline: Dec 18 with Express shipping $20
    Returns: Free
    Gift wrap: $4
    Discounts: Extra 30% to 35% off select sale items

    AlexaandAlex
    Christmas deadline: December 19
    Cost: Free standard and express deliver with orders over $99
    Returns: Free
    Gift wrap: Option not available
    Discount: 50% off, Extra 10% with the code WINTER10

    MeliJoe
    Shipping: 24-hour shipping $12
    Return fees: $10
    Gift wrap: Items delivered wrapped in tissue paper
    Discount: Up to 60% off

    Luisaviaroma
    Shipping: Free express shipping
    Returns: Free
    Gift wrap: Items delivered wrapped in tissue paper and ribbon
    Discount: 30% off on most items

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    Au Revoir Colette: 1997-2017

    It pains me greatly to be writing this post. I remember one of my first trips to Colette while I was in high school. Everything was so ‘trés chic’ or ‘bien cool’– as the cool kids would say in Paris.

    My first purchase was a pair of Karl Lagerfeld platform shoes. Like many of the items at Colette, there was nothing remotely like them in New York. Those shoes were the begging of a long love affair with Karl, Paris and shopping. Up until last year, every trip to Paris required a stop at Colette.

    Things have changed. Fashion has become global. The world of shopping is now at your fingertips. Hence, Colette is closing. The famous Parisan store will close it’s doors on Wednesday. Throngs of fans waited outside 213 rue Saint-Honoré to experience the last days of shopping.

    Unserpisingly, there are many great final collaborations that we couldn’t resist shopping Colette one final time either. Some fashion highlights include this Baccarat x Saint Laurent x Colette heart that’s 205€, a Club 75 x Colette sweatshirt is 75€ and this KITH x Moncler jacket is 985€.

    Unfortunately, all the sale items are already sold out. We suggest you snag a piece of history now. After all: Toutes les bonnes choses ont une fin. (All good things must come to an end.) Au Revior Colette…Merci.

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    Wearhouse Valentino Clearance Sale: Pictures

    It’s holiday party season and dressing in another mass retail’s designer imposter just isn’t the way to kick off the new year. It’s time to celebrate and let the real you shine through. Nothing can substitute for being genuine inside and out.

    When we are looking for iconic designer pieces without spending all of our future 2018 earnings, we head to Wearhouse, in Great Neck, LI. Wearhouse is a massive retail space that is essentially an designer outlet with all the furnishings of a high-end boutique. There are helpful sales people and even a tailor on premises. This is the place you go to find real couture pieces for elaborate events, a demure cocktail dresses, polished work attire and even some elevated casual wear. (Click for pics.)

    What better? Starting Sunday, Wearhouse will be hosting a massive clearance sale where designer clothing and gowns from Valentino, Naeem Khan and Piazza Sempione will all be reduced to 70% off. There will also be assorted shoes, bags and accessories from the same designers, discounted 70% off too. (You can see pictures over here.)

    We suggest you take inventory of your 2018 social and travel calendar, and plan accordingly. Who wouldn’t rather spend $300 on real Naeem Khan than something Chloe-ish? Keep an eye out for a great selection of coats, which we find nearly irresistible. After all, you can wear anything under a coat and still look New York amazing.

    Wearhouse Clearance Sale
    Sunday, December 17 through Tuesday, December 19
    Sunday 10am-5pm & Monday to Thurs 9:30am-6pm
    8 Hicks Lane
    Great Neck, NY
    Now accepting phone orders: 516-466-5959

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    Weekend Shopping: Finding the Best Discount

    We only have a few days of shopping before Christmas. Friday is actually the last day of ground shipping for most retailers. Almost all of our favorite stores have taken a second markdown but discounts vary vastly.

    One would expect to universally save 60% off women’s clothing but Saks is a little tricky this season. There, designer clothing is reduced 30% to 60% off. The more popular the brand, the lower the Saks discount.

    Below is a comparison chart of Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue. As usual, Barneys is the clear winner across the board. The next and final markdown usually happens mid-January.

    Here is your cheat sheet:

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    French Connection Clearance Sale, On Sale

    When you’re so busy shopping for other’s, it’s hard to indulge yourself. Look no further than French Connection if you’re interested in a little self-spoiling without compromising your gift list. Right now, you can save an extra 40% off already reduced merchandise. Just use the code FCE40S to engage the promotion.

    Over this way, we found a  a full leather biker jacket that comes to just $250 from $598. We’ve seen synthetic leather jackets that cost twice as much as the original price. Over here is a long cardigan with luxe faux fur sleeves that comes to $84 from $188 and this checked coat is as stylish as can be and comes to $180 from $428.

    Beyond stylish basics, French Connection is a great place to pick up something sparkly and festive for the holiday season. The extra 40% off gives you even more reason to celebrate. Check out this high-neck sequined dress that is $120 from $328, this LBD can be accessorized with almost anything and it’s $84 from almost $200 or you can go with a draped jumpsuit that is also $84 from $200.

    This promotion only runs through Christmas. We suggest you browse through. Sizes will start to run out quickly.

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    Second Markdown Alert: Net A Porter

    ‘Tis the season of markdowns and shopping. Net-A-Porter started their second markdown this morning. The online luxury retailer has reduced prices up to 70% off and many popular style bags and fashion are still in stock.

    Among the bag selection, we found lots of popular styles discounted 40% to 50% off. This JW Anderson Pierce bag is reduced to $1200 from $2200. This Mark Cross mini box bag is also discounted 50%, and is $1100 from $2200. One of our favorite bags, the Prada ribbon bag, tat is now discounted 40%. This style style never made it to the sale rack at boutiques, which means it will fly off the racks at this price. We also like the Half-Moon from Victoria Beckham is $860 from $1430.

    The discounts on shoes range from 40% to 70% off, with most styles getting the 60% markdown treatment. Among the most heavily reduced shoes are Francesco Russo flared pumps that are $290 from $970 and Alexa Chung embroidered velvet boots are $170 from $555. Other well-discounted shoe options include, Burberry patent and knit ankle boots that are $270 from $800. Those Off-White silver ankle boots we’ve been watching all season are now $475 from $1200.

    The clothing options that are discounted 70% off seem infinite. From an oversized Moschino knit cardigan that’s $219 to a Ronald Van Der Kemp’s patchwork sweater that’s $550 from $1830. A Roksanda blouse is quite striking, and is $300 from nearly $1000. We even found this Proenze jacket that we’ve been spying and it’s now 70% off.

    There is nothing warmer than a Prada down jacket and this belted style is reduced 50%. A short version is just $580. We also spotted the hottest coat of the season, Balenciaga’s oversized Outerspace jacket (in powder blue). It’s reduced 40%.

    The new markdowns just launched this morning but we already see items low in stock and selling out. We suggest you pile up that cart and edit before you’re done.

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