Black Friday is for the amateurs. Real shoppers sharpen elbows for the day after Christmas. It’s usually the time of year where you can find a rather good selection of merchandise that’s highly discounted.

Many retailers started their markdowns early, which means post-Christmas shopping might not be as robust as usual. Nonetheless, over the course of the week, you’ll be able to find great opportunities to pounce on hard-to-find items that may have just been returned. Below are some of our favorite post-Christmas shopping destinations. Share your favorites in the comment section below:

1. Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks always tops our list of favorite places to shop after Christmas but this year the Fifth Avenue store started it’s markdowns early. The selection at the store on Thursday might not be as good as usual. To save you some time, we did some preholiday “fieldwork” and grabbed pictures of what you will be able to find at the store for 60% to 70% off.  Click here to see. You can still grab this Givenchy Mystic online for $1046 from $3000 or this Balenciaga rainbow bag for $800 from $2290.

2. Bergdorf Goodman
If the current discounts of an extra 15% off aren’t enough, you can pounce on the post-Xmas official third markdown. Discounts on clothing will officially hit 75% off. The shoe department at the store is severely anemic and there are very few handbags worth mentioning. This is the time of year when it pays to pick up an extra special piece of clothing that will enhance your wardrobe. I’m calling dibs on this Prada leather skirt and this Men’s Moncler shirt is now just $146 from $250.

3. Nordstrom
Nordstrom’s ‘best sale of the season’ just went live online. The promotion boasts discounts up to 50% off but designer merchandise is reduced much more. Balenciaga bow sandals and this Alanui cashmere belted sweater are 60% off. Here are Givenchy logo leggings that are  $250 from $635 and

4. Neiman Marcus
We suggest you stop refreshing and waiting for the big markdown or discount promotion on designer merchandise. It’s not happening today or even tomorrow but give it a few days and we promise you won’t be disappointed. Right now, these Givenchy mirror heels are a great deal for $318 from $850 and these Valentino oversized logo sandals are $430 from $775.

5. MyTheresa
We don’t usually love MyTheresa’s late and slow markdowns but the upside is that they are able to hold on to a lot of good merchandise. Starting at midnight, discounts will hit 70% off. We have our eyes watching this Ascot bag from The Row and this Fendi travel bag that’s a few seasons old.

Saks Dior $500 from $1250

Saks Balmain $860 from $2300

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You know it’s the holiday season when you need to walk alongside cars 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. 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.

Bergdorf Goodman
Messenger: $30
Get it there: Free two-day shipping BGRUSH
Deadline: 12/23 at 12:00PM CT
Gift Wrapping: Free silver box with lavender ribbon
Returns: Free
Discount: Up to 70%

Bloomingdales
Get it there free: Express shipping is no longer available
Same-day delivery: ($20)12/24/16 1:00PM EST in California, Illinois, New Jersey & Washington D.C
In-Store pickup deadline: 12/24/16 2PM EST
Gift Wrapping: $5 white bottom and blacktop with elastic bow
Discount: Up to 60%

Neiman Marcus
Get it there free: Free overnight NMQUICK
Deadline: 12/23 Noon CT
Same Day Messenger: $30
Gift Wrapping: $7 Silver box and a red bow with a gift tag
Discount: Up to 60%

Nordstrom
Get it there: Expedited Shipping
Deadline: 12/23 12:00PM EST Saturday delivery $20
In-Store Pickup: 12/24 order by 3pm
Gift Wrapping: Not available on all items but the $2 gift set include 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: Express shipping is no longer available
Gift Wrapping: Free black box with snowflakes, red bottom, and red ribbon
Discount: Up to 60%

We keep remarking about how great the fashion has been at INTERMIX this season. There are so many amazing on-trend and classic pieces from which to choose that it’s topping our list of shipping destinations. Adding to the attraction are the amazing new markdowns and the incredible exclusive and in-house collection items.

From now until December 31 you can shop at INTERMIX and save up to 75% off. To sweeten the deal more, enter the code MADISONSTYLE15 at checkout and get 15% off full-price merchandise. There are some brand exclusions.

Adding to the attraction are the incredible in-house collection items.
There are some truly incredible finds throughout the site. We love this silk floral print maxi-dress that’s just $368. The drape on the sleeves of this pink alpaca-wool sweater ($298) makes it ideal to dress up with a skirt or keep it casual with jeans. You can really never go wrong with a relaxed v-neck cashmere sweater and there is a full rainbow of color options from which to choose.

New York private school girls are the most interesting specimen. They have more academic pressure than most first-year law students but many are more entitled than a Goldman senior VP. You can pick a random weeknight and observe them in their natural habitat at Nobu57 or Serafina.

Shopping for these girls is no easy task. She has a charge account at Sant Ambroeus and Knicks courtside seats. The bar is high but taking a step off the deep end of restraint is easier than … Serena van der Woodson. Below is a gift guide that can satisfy the private school girl, from Birch to Columbia Grammar.

Cartier string bracelet ($580): Holding out for eighth-grade graduation to get her the Love bracelet? This should make her happy… for now.

MadHappy ($135) or Off-White hoodie: She might ask for Off-White but show her that you’re the OG of cool. MadHappy recently got LVMH investment and is primed to become a luxury fashion household name.

Glossier ($40): The object of the game is to keep her away from your makeup drawer and out of you $250 La Mer creams.

Apple IPad Pro : ($799 with the Bestbuy $150 coupon): The trend seems to be ditching the laptop and going fully IPad. Not sure I’m ready to ditch anything but they are tech natives, or so they claim.

Golden Goose Sneakers: (20% Off): You don’t need a gift guide to tell you she loves GG but the object is to not spend $550.

Brandy Melville: I don’t get it. I wait outside. It’s inexpensive. Fine. Enjoy.

Moncler Hat ($196 from $320): She needs it to match her Winter jacket.

Dior Friendship Bracelets ($420): Perfect content for her Insta.

Gucci Rubber Slides ($210): For St. Barths

Lululemon Warmup Jacket ($128): Bundle it with some 305Fitness classes and she will be all set for a healthy start to the new year.

As many New Yorkers are beginning to escape for the holidays, Bergdorf Goodman is giving shoppers an extra good reason to celebrate at home. Right now you can save an extra 15% off all sale items.

The promotional discount brings the total savings to over 80%  off on clothing and nearly 65% off on shoes and bags. The selection is still pretty great at the store. We spotted a healthy assortment of Givenchy, Valentino, and The Row bags. You can see pictures over here.

Online we spotted this Bea Vaidas Bella jeweled bag that’s $1756 from $4135. There will be a huge designer push for this tulip shape for Summer. This Loewe Gate bag totals out at $845 from $1990 and this Off-White crossbody is a great gift at just $335 from $790.

Most shoes are 50% to 60% off and we can’t believe how many shoes have sold. (Extra points for Bergdorfs keeping the racks in nearly perfect condition. We noticed that the shoes were even organized by the brand!) Depending on your size, you can still find a few winners but most of the best options are gone. There is still an assortment of Chanel shoes but we would wait for a second markdown at this point. You can take a peek at what we saw in our pictures.

The online shoe selection is non-existant. There are absolutely no designer shoes remaining. Take a look for yourself. It’s difficult to believe but true.

The discounts on clothing might make up for the other disappointments. After the additional markdown, some items are reduced 50% to over 80% off.  Rosetta Getty pants are $180 from $1090 and a Gabriela Hearst cashmere sweater is only $188 from $900.  This Balenciaga floral print top is $400 from nearly $1600, and this Jacquemus animal print trench is $825 from nearly $2500. We are looking at sample-sale style discounts without the hassle or anti-return policy.

Word on the Street, Fifth Avenue & 57th Street to be precise, is that Bergdorfs will be ending its sale at the store in early January. All the remaining inventory will subsequently be moved online. Gone but not forgotten.

Contact:  Stephen 347-986-9597 or Alina