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    Manolo Blahnik Final Markdown

    We have made it through two markdowns at the Manolo Blahnik boutique the final price cut is finally here. Starting Monday, Manolo will begin their final markdown of the season.


    This will be the last seasonal markdown hosted by the current US ownership. We strongly suggest you take advantage of this markdown because we can’t promise there will be another sale of this magnitude for some time.

    The sale styles are from the brand’s exclusive boutique collection and include a variety of Hangisi styles. We expect that the Hangisi shoes will be discounted 60% off which will bring the final price to between $400 and $500, depending on the style. Other styles shoes usually range from $195 for a red dot up to $350 for a green dot. Most shoes and low boots– even highly ornate styles– are priced at $250.

    The store might be crowded a little on Monday but there usually aren’t long lines to get in. The length of the sale is undetermined but will definitely run through Friday and possibly even the following week. Styles and sizes tend to run low quickly. If you’re looking for a great deal we suggest you switch out of your heels and take a run over to the boutique asap.

    For a full rundown of past final markdowns, you can check out past stories here and here. Feel free to share news of all your finds in the comment section below.

    Manolo Blahnik
    31 West 54th Street
    212-582-3007 (Phones aren’t usually answered during markdown periods.)
    Monday-Friday 10:30AM-5:45PM, Sat 10:30am-5:15pm, Sun 12pm-4:25
    The boutique will close from 1:45pm to 3pm to restock when necessary

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    Weekend Shopping: Impulses & Obsessions

    This weeks biggest “like” turned into an obsession when I realized that Bottega Veneta’s Pouch bag was practically sold out everywhere. Some stores are actually taking orders for November delivery. We did a post about it on Wednesday. This morning, I got a few DMs on Instagram and started retracing all my steps. I realized that Bottega restocked a bunch of colors, including the brown and olive:  here is the link. (I think the olive is my favorite.)

    This afternoon, we received an email from Moda Operandi with this private sale link that will afford you an extra 20% off with the code PLUS20. I ended up bouncing for these Rosie Assouline earrings for $67 from $280 and am trying these Grlfnd Denim jeans that come to $80 from $250. Keep your fingers crossed, they are final sale.

    Somehow this Tiffany Elsa Peretti metal heart cuff ($227) popped into my feed. I have a cue of non-necessary items but this jumped near the top of my list. Then a colleague posted that she was looking for Amina Muaddi satin slingbacks and I found them for $100 less on Farfetch.

    I can go on and on but below is a compilation of a few of my favorite sale things. I will be sure to update this post as I scroll uncover more impulse purchases.


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    The Webster Extra 20% Off Final Markdown

    When hot bags go on sale at big department stores they usually fly off the shelves. It’s for this reason that it’s always a good idea to pop over to smaller luxury boutiques that often have a delayed markdown schedule.


    Right now, you can save an extra 20% off already discounted merchandise at The Webster. The additional discount brings the total savings to nearly 80% on some items. Use the code EXTRA20 at checkout to engage the additional savings.

    The best part of this sale is that The Webster still has a great selection of bags and, we must say, the prices are truly very good.  Over this way, we found this Tisci-Burberry belt bag that we have been stalking. After the extra 20% off it comes to $600 from $1250. We really haven’t seen it discounted at many places. A Givenchy quilted GV3 is $1450 from $2600, a red Chloe belt bag is $480 from $990 and this Staud pink-purple combo is about $100 from $210.

    The shoe selection is about where would be at about a markdown. There’s a good assortment of size options, the styles that remain are good and the discounts are attractive. Some of our favorites are these sandals from The Row that are $440 from $1100,  these Aquazzura sandals are $300 from $735 and these Off-White x Jimmy Choo pumps are $230 from $995.

    And, of course, there are some great fashion finds. Here is a Tisci-Burberry trench that’s about $1000 from $3450, a Lisa Marie Fernandez bikini is $100 from $400, a Balmain tee is $200 from $500,  Re/Done jeans are $110 from $390 and a Versace tee is $310 from $650.

    We suggest you also browse the men’s sale selection. We found some good items that can be shared with him– like this Balenciaga belt that’s $290 from $650. Sharing is caring!

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    The IT-It: Bottega Veneta Pouch (Pics)

    Update: Bottega Veneta has pouches in all colors back in stock!

    It’s only August 1 but we are already feeling the rumblings of an explosive Fall trend. Bottega Veneta’s Pouch is the buzziest bag since the launch of Dior’s Book Tote, two years ago.



    The Pouch bag is basically an oversized clutch with carefully gathered leather that culminates into a seamless closure at the top. It’s also available in Bottega Veneta’s signature Intrecciato weave–pronounced: In-TRAY-chato. (The large calfskin version is $2400 and the woven is $2900.)

    This is Daniel Lee’s first season as creative director of Bottega Veneta. Formerly, the designer worked with Phoebe Philo at Céline. Lee’s appointment at Bottega Veneta was one of the most celebrated fashion announcements of the year and is turning out to be a boon for trend lovers.
    The first shipment of the Pouch sold out immediately and stores have logged 100s of preorders for the second delivery. If this is a bag you like, we suggest you jump on it now. Hot trends like this don’t go on sale for many seasons. Usually by the time the markdown happens the trend is tired and overplayed. (You also might want to start browsing the newest style of Bottega sandals. Those seem to be stepping up too.)
    The Bottega site is still stocked in many Pouch sizes and colors but the large size in white and tan is sold out. Metallic colors are available now on preorder. MatchesFashion is old out of the large pouch size but still has some smaller size variations. Bergdorf Goodman isn’t shipping more large Pouches until mid-September. Neiman Marcus isn’t shipping more to customers until November.
    Right now, there  Orchid Mile has Bordeaux and black in stock and MyTheresa all has a few pieces left in black. Stanly Korshak, in Dallas, has the large size available in tan. (Contact: John 214-871-2600)
    The bag has found it’s way to the hands of mega-Instagram stars. You can click here to see a collection of our favorite Bottega Pouch Instagram moments. Some women say the bag looks like a big leather blob others love it. What do you think of the newest It Bag?

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    Moo-nolo Charity Sample Sale Returns

    I know we are all excitedly awaiting the final markdown at the Manolo Blahnik boutique. Although we don’t have an official markdown date, I do have exciting news that includes a bucolic drive into the Connecticut countryside and discounted Manolos.


    The Litchfield Fire Department will be hosting a Manolo Charity sale on Saturday, August 17. At prior charity sales prices started at $150 and the selection included a full range of sizes and a variety of styles among summer and winter collections.

    Litchfield, CT is about 2.5 hours from Manhattan. That means this sale-ing will require a bit of a road trip. If leaving ‘the Island’ is out of the question, there are a few suggestions for heavily discounted Manolos in the above scroll.

    Manolo Blahnik Charity Sale
    Saturday, August 17
    9am to 4pm
    258 West St
    Litchfield, CT 06750
    Cash & credit cards accepted

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    Intermix Sale 85% Off

    It’s no secret that Intermix is having a hard time chugging along. It’s harder for smaller retailers who buy smaller quantities to get top picks from designer collections. Most of the big department stores get exclusives on the best items.


    Intermix just can’t compete on that level. As a matter of fact, it has lost a lot of designer brands like Saint Laurent and Fendi. There are only so many times you can sell the same woman on Rockstuds. It’s best to focus on the fashion at Intermix. They happen to pull a really wearable edit.

    One way, Intermix is standing out is with its deep discounts. Right now you can save an extra 50% off a large assortment of already reduced merchandise. The additional discount brings the total savings to 85% off. The sale is in stores and online. The online selection is good but some of the better designer options like Pucci, Stella, Proenza, and Antonio Barardi can be found at stores.

    While browsing online, I spotted one of my favorite dresses of the season from David Koma. It’s a little back shift dress with a colored mirrored skirt that comes to $460 from almost $1200. I just imagine it paired with a pink metallic shoe from Saint Laurent or a brightly colored embellished satin slingback from Amina Muaddi. It’s really a great shoe-dress.

    This Mugler dress and a strapless metallic dress from Redemption are both for $215 from $1500 and amazing finds. A ruffled skirt and top set from Notes Du Nord is just over $100 for the entire outfit.  The Intermix sale is my favorite time to buy new jeans. Here are Frame jeans with a tapered leg that is $90 from $235 and these GRLFND jeans are $80 from $250 and denim shorts are $50.

    This extra 50% off promotion ends on August 2. There are usually even deeper promotional discounts –an extra 60% off and even an extra 75% off. As you can imagine the nicest designer merchandise is always the first to go and don’t always make it to the end.

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    Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Restock

    The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale only runs less than a week. Procrastinating shoppers can rejoice that the site has been restocked with some of the most popular items. Below is a compilation of some of the early sell-outs that are now, again, available. Remember, prices go up when the sale ends August 4!


    Topshop oversized magenta sweater  ($45 going to $68)

    Tibi Faux snakeskin pencil skirt ($280 going to $425)

    Nike Renew Lucent Sneakers ($50 going to $70)

    Dior Glow Set ($70 / $93 value)

    Missoni bath towels ($60 going to $80)

    Frame skinny jeans ($143 going to $215)

    Veronica Beard flared jeans ($250 going to $375)

    Oribe Gold Lust set ($38 / $57 value)

    Yoyo Stroller ($500 going to $664)

    Herschel Supply Co. backpack ($67 going to $100)

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    Luisaviaroma Clearance Hits 70% Off

    Florentine online store, Luisaviaroma is offering an extra 25% off sale items. Discounts on much of the sale selection already range up to 60% off and the extra promotion brings the total savings to 70% on some items. Use the code EX25 to engage the additional discount at checkout.



    Some of the uber-reduced standouts include a Loewe leather skirt that comes to about $410 from $1750, this Pushbutton checkered shirt is $230 from $560 and Capri Positano lather sandals are $110 from $288. There are a variety of classic Le Monde Beryel mules that are $190 from $480 and a velvet version with a kitten heel is about $201 from $531. These Laurance Decade plexi slide mules that are $300 from $575.  (They were only priced slightly less when they sold out at Bergdorf Goodman.)

    The site also has a lot of discounted swimwear. This Versace one-piece is about $400 from $700 and this Paper London bikini comes to about $110 for both top and bottom.

    Luisaviaroma offers incredible customer services. As a matter of fact, we placed an order at 11am in NYC and received it at 3pm the next day. That’s even better than Amazon Prime!

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