The Hermes sale at Americana Manhasset took a turn worthy of thespian honors. There was bribery, line cutting, cursing, screaming thievery, fraud, acts of nature, threats, and ultimately a blackout. The sale only lasted one day (thankfully) as the power went out in the entire neighborhood, on Friday.

The situation begs the question: At what extent will you go for discounts? I have always been known to circumvent the compromise. An undesirable designer item purchased, even on sale, is typically no value to me. I rather not have a bag even at half-price if it’s the wrong color. My closet isn’t forever expanding and I choose to reserve the valuable real estate for items I truly desire.

This guidance is, even more, the case when it comes to Hermes. On sale or full price, Hermes is expensive. Oran sandals in Rouge Garance? No thank you. I rather spend $300 and have a more natural and wearable color. A Clic-Clac in Vert Anis? I rather save my money for something else.

This guidance isn’t only true of expensive brands. The same methodology can be applied to sales that carry inexpensive items. I often avoid sample sales of beauty products. One needs to calculate the cost of time and travel, the element of crowds, and remorseful purchases against the potential savings. Usually, a trip to Sephora will save you money and you’ll ultimately have less clutter.

A good shopper buys things on sale to have them. A stylish shopper buys beautiful things to own them.

Moving on to sales of worthy items. TheOutnet is offering an extra 30% off a preselected assortment of merchandise, which brings the total savings to 75% off on some items. This Alexander McQueen dress comes to only $360 from $2000, a classic Ellery dress with fluted sleeves is $150 from $705, and a Saint Laurent velvet blazer is $690 from $3300.

You can jump over to the Italian-located Tessabit, which gave us a special code TS15MADISON, which will save you 15% off new season items. You can apply the savings to this new pastel pink Gucci Marmont, or the new Fendi Joshua Vidas collection tote. Remember, there are no taxes or duties, which increases the savings.

If you are looking for some serious fashion without making a huge investment, I suggest you click over to the Moda Operandi sale, which is now an extra 20% off. This Temperley London glittered ombre dress is spectacular and comes to $550 from $2700 and Loewe sandals are about $300 from $750. You can see more of our great sale picks over here.

Earlier in the week, we found some serious deals on Ssense. Here is a Versace silk blouse for $300 from $1000 and this Valentino tote is $700 from $1300. Click over to more finds here.

The new season deals on Italist are worth hunting especially to get your most coveted item for a little bit less than you would pay at a store right now. Here is a Saint Laurent Lou waist bag for $750 from $995, a Gucci lingerie set for $800 from $1100 US, and Bottega Lido heels for $890 from over $1200 US. The full story is here.

Last, but certainly not least, Nordstrom kicked off its Anniversary sale to cardholders. There aren’t usually a lot of designers finds but there are a few key worthy purchases like this Riki lighted mirror (that I own and love) for $130 from $205 and this Stokke stroller for $485 from $650. More of our sale items can be found here.

That’s all folks. Until next time… same time, same place?

News of a Hermes sale would normally send pulses of excitement but in today’s world, the proposition reveals more sentiments of gaucherie. Sure the prospect of half-off Hermes is always appealing but long lines, crowded spaces, and past season’s castoffs make it a trifecta of defeat.

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The sale is set to take place Thursday, August 6 through Saturday, August 8 from 10am to 6pm, at the Americana Manhasset shopping center in Long Island, New York. You can click over this way to read about the sale in 2018.  (Here is the link to read about the 2017 sale.) Social distancing protocol will be followed, so it’s possible that the standard wait time to enter the sale will even be longer than in prior years.

We are told that this season’s sale will not include any silks in addition to the standard omission of leather goods. That means no ties or scarves. Most shoppers will gravitate to the shoes, jewelry, and ready-to-wear. Clic-Clac bracelets and enamels tend to go fast– especially when there are no buying limits. We will be sure to add insights and guidance as the sale date approaches.

Moving on to current sales… MatchesFashion is offering an extra 20% off sale items with the code EXTRA20. Here are Balenciaga mules that come to about $300 from $950, a Jil Sander market bag is $530 from $1310 and Valentino rope sandals are $400 from nearly $1000.

The Parisian-based, 24S is offering discounts that can save 20% off on sale merchandise. You can use the code EXTRA20 to engage the discount that brings the savings to 75% on some items. Don’t miss these Francesco Russo boots for $310 from $1300 or this MSGM dress for $160 from $500. There are lots more pics in the post right here.

Saks Fifth Avenue has been thoughtfully reducing bundles of merchandise throughout the season. Most recently we noticed a new crop of luxury staples hit the site at extreme discounts. The designer merchandise tends to disappear quickly with discounts ranging from 75% to 80% off. You have to be quick to catch it. You can click here to see what’s become available.

Speaking of deep discounts, Net-A-Porter has reductions up to 80% off. One scroll is never enough  and I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to go back and rereview. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to create a cart now in anticipation of what’s to come shortly. You can click here to see my favorite finds.

Stay tuned. Until next time… same time, same place?