You thought you were safe while stayed isolated to in-store shopping but online sales are beginning. MatchesFashion and Farfetch started their sales today. Both sites are offering discounts of up to 50% off but most of the best merchandise is reduced by 30%.

The designer offering in MatchesFashion’s sale section isn’t extensive. Before you dive in, scroll with a critical eye. Most of the sale selection is from prior seasons, which has already been reduced for six months with periodical promotions of an extra 20% off.

The best bets are the Loewe bags reduced 30% and shoes that are 40% off.  There are also new logo Burberry bags in the sale section but beyond that, there aren’t many handbags worth attention.

The shoe selection isn’t much better. There are these Balenciaga BB leopard booties that are $875 from over $1700. There Gabrielle Hearst boots are 50% off and come to $700 and Jimmy Choo suede boots are discounted the same amount and come to $790. These Aquazzura pumps are new season and reduced to $350 from $700.

Heading over to Farfetch, you will discover more add-to-cart options but this still isn’t the full sale deluge. There isn’t a lot of Balenciaga in the sale section, which is a big fake-break indication. We did happen upon XXS Shopping tote that’s $140 from  $1490. Pointy toe mules with belts are $600 from $1220.

In contrast, there is a huge amount of Balmain. We spotted this Balmain tank for 60% off or $155, which is a very good price considering in the US they are close to $400. Here is a sweatshirt for $230 from $575. There is also a lot of Off-White priced at 50% off. A classic Binderclip bag is $488 from $1220 or an Arrows tote is $190 from $275.

This Summer, there is going to be a huge Versace push as a result of J.Lo crashing the Internet. We suggest you prowl the sale section now before the trend catches on. This bucket hat is $188 from $375 and this logo cardigan is $550 from $1100. You can never go wrong with a classic print silk blouse.

Beware, sometimes the same item is listed multiple times on Farfetch. Once you land on an interest, we suggest you do a search just for a particular item to make sure you’re carting the one for the best price.

Stay tuned. More merchandise will be added to the sale sections soon.

Update: Access the hidden VIP online sale now. The photos below are all active with the sale prices too.

Bergdorf Goodman is usually the most conservative of our local stores when it comes to markdowns. This season, however, the “Lavender Lady” is not playing coy and offering discounts of 40% off bags, shoes, and clothing. The sale started at the store and becomes official online on Wednesday, November 20 NOW.

The main floor of handbags is buzzing with activity as customers revel over the great deals. Valentino bags are 40% off. Balenciaga is 30% off. Loewe is 40% off. Saint Laurant is 30% off and Fendi is 30% off. You can click here to see pictures of what styles are included in the markdown. Our favorite finds were this two-tone Loewe Hammock bag $1500 from $2500 and a mini crossbody Saint Laurent camera bag comes to $700 from $995.

Upstairs in the shoe department, you will find a fantastic assortment of shoes for presale at 40% off. Usually, the first markdown is just 30% to 33% off. The sale selection includes Celine, Christian Louboutin, Fendi,  Prada, Manolo, Valentino and so much more. There is no Gucci, Chanel, Dior or included in this markdown.

Some of our favorite shoe styles are this Manolo navy and gold Hangisi heels that come to $615 from $1025. There is also a flat version of the same shoe. Christian Louboutin So Kate boots are $600 from $995 and black sneakers with red bottoms are $717 from $1200. We have lots of pictures over here.

Most clothing brands are reduced by 40%. There are lots of Prada options, which are reduced by 50% off. You can click here to access the Prada sale online now. A cardigan with 3-D flowers is $1310 from $2620. Click for pics.

The presale was bustling and it’s hard not to understand why. The selection and prices are great. We believe that sizes will go very quickly once the sale lands online. We suggest that you use our pictures as a guide to what will be included in the markdown and cart it now for easy reference.

Handbags: Jodi 347-986-8416
Shoes: Dorian 862-216-5443

Two of my favorite stores are hosting private sales that you’re not going to want to miss. Moda Operandi just launched a friends and family sale with discounts of 25% off and the Paris-based 24S has a private VIP link with discounts of up to 40% up.

You can use this link to shop the eligible items in the Moda friends & family sale. Then use the code FF25 to engage the savings at checkout.

Some standouts include this longer Balmain blazer that’s $2500 from $3375. This season, I actually prefer the longer versions as they look less Desperate Housewives when paired with high heels. A Nanushka teddy coat is $637 from $850. Can we talk about the lines on this Isabel Marant sweater ($750 from $995)?

I’ve been planning on adding an Awake maxi pleated skirt ($408 from $575)  to my wardrobe this Winter. I love the monochrome look of a matching color top when paired with a contrasting color high boot or low boot. This Proenza version pleated skirt is gorgeous too but it’s a lot more expensive at $1200 from $1600.

Moda has great fashion but it’s not always the go-to place for shoes and bags. This is when 24S steps in– especially items discounted 40% off in its private sale.  A Jacquemus bracelet bag is $192 from $275, a Prada belt bag is $770 from $1100 and lightning bolt heels are $562 from $937. Balenciaga Triple S sneakers are $683 from $975 and The Row’s drawstring bag is $840 from $1200.

There is also great clothing. Check out the shoulders on this Rick Owens puffer that’s $1317 from $1880 or this  Etoile Isabel Marant puffer that’s $388 from $555. This Off-White puffer ($1050 from $1500)  sold out at Net-A-Porter’s friends and family sale and it’s available here for even a little less.  Balmain sweatshirt is $231 from $385.

All of the prices at 24S include shipping, taxes, and duties. The best part is the surprise gift box. I won’t ruin the surprise but, I promise, you’ll be delighted. Now I want to buy something just for the gift box. Damn it!

Is there any better way to close the day than with a good scroll through the most recent markdowns? We couldn’t agree more. Shopbop and Intermix just launched a round of reductions, which includes lots of new season merchandise that’s reduced 30% to 50% off.

You can click here to access the VIP selection on Intermix. Some standouts include a WeWoreWhat jumpsuit is $125 from $225. It looks so good on Danielle Bernstein that we are tempted to give it a try at this price. A Rejina Pyo mohair-blend sweater in sunshine yellow is $419 from $700. We are also very into this Phillip Lim belted sweater for $390 from $650. Ombre blouse is very on-trend this season and this silk variation from Olivia Rubin is wallet-friendly at $169 from $335.

There aren’t a lot of noteworthy shoes and bags in the Intermix markdown. We suggest you look now and check out when the next round of better designer markdowns occur.

Over at Shopbop, you will do much better in the accessories category. We really like these classic Stuart Weitzman classic low boots that come to $416 from $600, Malone Souliers pumps are $430 from $625, and these Alice & Olivia animal print low boots are the cats meow at $345 from $500. These patterned Golden Goose sneakers are $260 from $515. You can bet that this Hayward mini shopper bag is less money than what you will find at the sample sale at $200 from $800.

Beyond the shoes, we really like this Frame blazer that’s now $437 from $625 or this more collegiate Veronica Beard blazer is $520 from $700. There is a good selection of Nili Lotan. These classic military pants are $225 from $375 and a leopard blazer is $417 from $695.

Both these sales only include a small selection of the fall and winter merchandise. There will still be lots more to come. Stay tuned1

Singles Day seems to have overtaken Black Friday when it comes to luxury fashion but the deals aren’t done. LuisaViaRoma has a promotion where sale merchandise is an additional 40% off. You can use the code EX40 to engage the extra savings at checkout.

I’m kind of crazy for these Midnight 00 heels. They are standard pumps but wrapped with PVC, which creates a dramatic flair. After the discount, they come to $391 from  $1300. Here is a similar style in a nude mule.  Boyy boots come to $390 from $750. They are also available in burgundy and brown suede. These Gia Couture two-tone high boots are $300 from $823.

These Alexander Birman sandals come to $140 from $416 and are a no-brainer for something new to take on a winter get-away. Speaking of a cheap thrill, these Ioannis sandals with shells come to only $60 and they also come in nude too.

It’s hard to call out a lot of fashion items because the style is so unique. I am drawn towards these waxed canvas black pants from Danielle Carlotta that are $230 from $620. This Dodo Bar Or sundress is $350 from $840 and this heavy gage Missoni sweater is $555 from $1055.

There is also a hefty sale section for kids.  What’s good, will all depend on what sizes you’re shopping for.

The most reduced items are obviously from this past summer and prior. Some items aren’t even worth the price at 40% off but I had a lot of fun carting some cheap thrills.