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    VIP Preview: Save Up to 25% on Shopbop

    For a long time, department stores have been luring shoppers with gift card shopping incentives. We’d prefer a straight discount over a gift card any day. It’s always more attractive to save money now than be offered the promise of a gift card in the future– especially when it’s likely to expire.



    Good thinking: Shopbop is offering a shopping discount incentive that increases with the more you spend. The best part is that we just got early access. You can start shopping now and use the code SPRING to save on items marked ‘Key Style’.

    15% off orders of $200+ 
     20% off orders of $500+ 
     25% off orders of $800+

    We aren’t always the hugest fans of Shopbop but the options are excellent this season. We found lots of singular items that could be the foundation of a very stylish outfit. Check out these Trave pants that incorporate one of our favorite trends– the ankle tie. There is also an olive option.

    We have similar feelings about this Alexander Wang deconstructed trench-style skirt. The temperatures are barely above freezing and this Preen skirt is nearly sold out and this denim top from Isabelle Morant is absolutely perfect for the transition season.

    The sale opens to the public on Monday and the promotion runs through Sunday, March 8. The next big Shopbop deal doesn’t usually take place until early April.

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    Weekend Shopping: Impulses & Obsessions

    The Gucci fur-lined slide was introduced as part of Alessandro Michele’s Fall 2015 Gucci collection. The shoe was also an early participant in the Instagram influencer gifting strategy. It proved to be a brilliant move for this Gucci bourgeois signature item that still seems mildly relevant today.

    Most people opted for the slide without germ collecting fur or the now-classic Princetown loafer. Both options are a staple for almost anyone fashionably include who is 15-years-old or over. Many people own multiple pairs and some have even overindulged in questionably tasteful colorways from neon to colorful tapestries. There is no doubt that the loafer is a highly utilized wardrobe staple but so much about fashion is expressing your individualism and I set out on a hunt to find Gucci loafer alternatives.

    This season, Prada ($850) is offering a lug sole with its iconic triangle emblem. Bottega Veneta’s kitten heel loafer ($970) is already a big hit for Spring as it is perfect for showing off a logo sock and can be easily paired with a skirt or dress. The Row ($940) offers a classic no-logo no buckle option but those one team Row will always identify their kind.

    My personal favorites are the Givenchy option ($890), which has a chunky chain ornament, the tow-tone Celine loafer ( $920) and the Louis Vuitton ($1140) two-tone style with a hit of logo on the back. Finding these styles on sale is difficult at the moment but they are worth watching if you’re in the market for something unique.

    By way of sales, there aren’t many highlights this week. Coltori, an Italian boutique, continues to offer the most attractive deals. Sale items are an additional 30% off with the code EXTRAMOON30 and full-price merchandise is 25% off with the code DEALMOON25. The highlight of the sale is that there is no sales tax, no duties and many items are already priced less than in the US.

    I found a floral print Dolce & Gabbana dress is $575 from $1500,  a PVC Fendi bucket bag is $910 from $1370, and Amina Muaddi boots are $370 from over $1000 US. From the full price assortment, there are lots of brand exclusions but you can apply the code to Paris Texas boots that come to $331 from $700 US and a Zimmerman dress is $600 from $850 US.

    The site is absolutely worth a scroll. Coming up this week, we are preparing for a few great promotions and sample sale season is about to begin again. Stay tuned. Happy scrolling and have a great weekend.

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    Moda Operandi Winter Sale: 50% Off

    The ski season is drawing to a quick end and retailers are beginning to aggressively reduce winter outerwear and ski gear. Now is the perfect time to stock up and replace whatever you need with discounts topping 50% off.

    Moda Operandi is reducing all things “ski” by about 50% off. No code is needed. The most stylish skiers shred the slopes in Cordova bodysuits. Here is a classic black style that’s $640 from nearly $1280 and here is a shell jacket to wear on top for $390 from $780.  Perfect Moment is another trending ski brand. We love the retro style even for streetwear. A wool bodysuit is $255 from $610 and a quilted jacket is $340 from $680.

    While there are lots of new fashionable ski brands, Bogner is always a classic for style and quality. Their sample sale runs through Sunday. At the sale, you’ll find some seriously great options even if you don’t ski and prefer looking at hot at the Surf Lodge Aspen or the Grand Prix in St. Mortiz.

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    Nordstrom Late Winter Sale (Including Moncler)

    Nordstrom just kicked off a late winter sale where discounts run to 60% off. The big standout is the great selection of Moncler jackets. Unfortunately, the markdown on most Moncler items is 25%to 40%  off but even small discounts can add up to hefty savings on big-ticket purchases.

    Some of the highlights include this pink quilted puffer that’s now $570 from $950. This Moncler Genious is $1640 from $2185 and a sequined style is $1095 from $1825.

    Outside of Moncler, a Max Mara Teddy coat is $1475 from $3700 and a Herno gradient coat is $710 from $1165.  Other new sale items we spotted are a silk Gucci equestrian scarf for $350 from $500 and this red style is reduced 50% off, Paris Texas boots are $305 from $610, and a Frame print blouse is $140 from $350.

    Nordstrom is still sitting on a lot of old styles of Christian Louboutin shoes. We are waiting for that shoe to drop– so to speak.

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    Italist: New Season Markdowns

    Italist is celebrating the end of Milan Fashion Week with a round of discounts focused on Italian brands. Right now you can find, new season merchandise reduced from 30% to 50% off when compared to US prices.

    We spotted this small Prada cosmetic pouch that’s $260 from $320 US and new season Prada logo sneakers are from $560 from $650 US. Here is a small Gucci logo camera bag for $760 from $980 US and Gucci x Mickey silk pants are $1057 from $1700 US. This Fendi pouch for $370 from $550 US and is definitely worth a cheap thrill.

    Above are some of our favorite items. The discount doesn’t seem huge but when compared to US prices you will see significant savings. We suggest targeting your search to Italian designers. Here is a direct link to the edit.

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    Bogner Sample Sale

    It’s been a fantastic ski season, which means you’ve likely had a great time shredding the slopes. With memories not too far removed, it’s easy to know what you need and what needs to be replaced. We highly suggest you take advantage of Bogner’s epic warehouse sale.

    The brand is really one of the best resources for fashionable and functional ski-gear and cold-weather accessories. We are told that merchandise will be reduced up to 70% off retail. The selection will include ski apparel, winter and summer apparel, winter boots, helmets, fur-trimmed accessories, and kids styles.

    Take advantage of these discounts while the assortment is plentiful. You know if you don’t, you will regret it!

    Bogner Sample Sale 
    Tuesday, February 25 through Sunday, March 1
    Tues 10am-8pm, Wed-Thur 10am-7pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-5pm
    151 Wooster Street

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    Sale Reminder: Global Fashions Sample Sale

    Global Fashions is opening its showroom to the public starting Monday. For this sale, the newest collection will be indicated with a silver sticker and discounts for shoes, bags, and accessories will be 60% off and clothing will be reduced 75% off. Older merchandise– or items that don’t have a silver sticker on the tag– will be 70% off for shoes, bags and accessories and 85% off clothing.

    Some of the highlights include an abundance of single and bi-color Rockstud heels that come to about $400 from $1000, a pink bag with white studs comes to $618 from $1545 and a classic black leather Rockstud Boston-style bag is $938 from $2345. There is also a great assortment of men. Click here to read more and to see pictures.

    Global Fashions Sample Sale
    Monday, February 24 through Wednesday, February 26
    9am-6pm daily
    49 West 38th Street

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    Weekend Shopping: Impulses & Obsessions

    A lot of our attention has been focused on the new collections being shown throughout European fashion capitals. What’s most struck us after watching show-after-show is the demise of sneakers.

    For several seasons, men and women have worn designer or utilitarian sneakers alongside their front row ensembles. This season, we have seldom seen sneakers. Most fashion stars have opted for flats, heels or boots. Even on a gloomy Sunday, during New York Fashion Week, sneakers were not really seen at the shows.

    Obviously, this observation turned into a deep dive for shoes. TheOutnet has several styles of Christian Louboutin shoes reduced 50% off. Here is a pair of ankle boots reduced to
    $819 from $1628. Century 21 is also a good destination to find Louboutins at about 50% off. These SoKate 120s are $420 from $700 and classic black Fifi pumps are $400 from $700.

    If Manolos are more your jam, as they should be, you should check out Savannah’s, there are lots of great styles reduced 40% off and more.  Satin red Nadria heels are $600 from $1000 and brocade denim pumps are $280 from $700. Almost every color of Hangisi can be found on Gilt for 30% off.

    Some standout sales for the weekend include a new round of markdowns at MyThereasa. We spotted lots of Roger Vivier shoes for up to 60% off. This rosebud style is reduced to $470 from $1200.

    If you haven’t looked through what’s left in Bergdorf Goodman’s sale section, we suggest you do right away. Everything is an additional 20% off but that promotion will only run through Sunday. You can click here to see the detailed post of what we found.

    Over at Coltorti, you can still use the code EXTRAMOON30 to save an additional 30% off sale merchandise or use the code MODESENS15 and save 15% off everything on the site. The 15% off might not seem like a lot but many items are already a lot less expensive than the price in the US. There is also the added bonus of no sales tax and duties are included. This Fendi blazer with leather pockets comes to $980 from $2890 US. This Saint Laurent 61 small camera bag comes to $670 from $1000 US and the popular Saint Laurent Becky is $1425 from $2800 US, Opyum sandals are $716 from $1200 US and the Cassandra sandals with the YSL plus the little palm tree are $561 from $845.


    So there are a lot of great weekend scrolls. Kick-off your shoes, drink a glass of wine and happy weekend. 

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