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    ShopBop VIP Sale Link — 75% Off

    The hugely popular Shopbop sale event kicked off this evening for VIPs. Shoppers can use the code TAKE25 and save an additional 25% off all sale items. The total discount can get as high as 80% depending on the item. You can use this link to access the sale now.

    We have less than a 12-hour head start and we suggest you get scrolling fast. Once word gets out, most of the best items will go fast. These Golden Goose sneakers come to $254 from $565, a Taka Naka rainbow dress is $300 from $1325, a Tome shirt that ties at the front is $215 from almost $400 and lace-up jeans from Unravel Project are $282 from $1255.

    The sale opens to the public at 8am on Tuesday morning and runs through Wednesday. This is the best deal you can expect, outside of Shopbop’s friends and family sale. If you ask us, it seems like a good opportunity to stock up before Summer ends and we start looking at sweaters more seriously.

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    Sale Reminder: Global Fashions Valentino Sale

    On Tuesday, Global Fashions will open it’s doors to the public for a major Valentino sample sale. Inside you will find a large amount of Valentino clothing for men and women reduced 80% off. Shoes, bags, and accessories are discounted by 70%.

    Some of the sale highlights include nude patent leather Rockdstud heels for $300 from $995 and patent Rockdstuds with a tiny wedge are $225 from $845. We also spotted small Glam Lock bags in a variety of colors for $270 from $895. Men’s grey tonal studded sneakers are $225 from $745 and studded leather bracelets with turquoise stones and silver studs are $255 from $845. You can click over to our prior post to take a sneak peek inside the sale.

    Global Fashions Sample Sale
    Tuesday, August 13 through Thursday, August 15
    9am-6pm daily
    49 West 38th Street

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    Saks Fifth Avenue: Save Now Promotion

    We have become all too familiar with department stores’ gift card shopping incentives. You spend as much as you can for the opportunity to receive a gift card for a later purchase. More often than not, you get your gift card and think that you’re going to save it to buy something special. By the time you commit to the purchase, the gift card is expired. It’s all very disappointing.

    Good thing, Saks Fifth Avenue is offering a promotion that doesn’t require to use a gift card at a future date. Depending on how much money you spend, you can save money off your purchase right now. For instance, if you spend $400 you can save $100, spend $800 and save $200 off expenditures of $1200 will earn you a savings of $300. The promotion is only available online. Use the code LOVESF at checkout to engage the savings.

    Last year, there were nearly no restrictions on this promotion but this season. This go-round we had to search ard for brands that are included. (You know it’s going to take some serious searching when even Michael Kors opts out.) The most attractive designer options include Balmain, Gianvitto Rossi, some Golden Goose, Manolo Blahnik, Aviator Nation, Rachel Comey, and some various others.

    Some items that might be in the realm of consideration include this Sara Battaglia rainbow paillette dress that is already reduced to $500 from $2000. These Gianvitto Rossi mules are already reduced to $350. While browsing, we found these Manolo Hangisi ‘Love’ heels reduced to $410 from $1025. After the code, they come to just $317. Move fast. There aren’t many sizes available.

    Don’t hesitate, the discount only runs through Wednesday. Next time Saks is offering a promotion it could be one of those tricky gift cards.

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    Weekend Shopping: Impulses & Obsessions

    There isn’t another brand that can cause the same amount of buzz as the Manolo Blahnik final markdown. This season’s exceptional assortment and prices led the way to sample sale-style lines. Shoppers were a bit taken back when prices were adjusted upwards after the first day. We have to believe that local wholesale customers were, understandably, unhappy.

    This weekend marks the final days of the Net-A-Porter sale season. The sale is officially over on August 13. It’s a good idea to take a final scroll through the sale section. You can still save an extra 20% off on items designated ‘Sale Must-Have‘.   I’ve also been on the hunt for a classic linen button-down shirt and am excited to get this LF Markey that was just $98. (I might go for the grey too if I’m impressed enough with the white.)

    Fivestory is wrapping up its final clearance. Using the code FINALSALE saves you an extra 20% off. The store’s semi-annual ‘Off-Site’ sale, which is taking place onsite–at the boutique– will begin Tuesday and run through Friday. Discounts will tilt towards 85% off.

    Below is a compilation of a few of my favorite items that I’ve purchased, carted or agonized over. I will be sure to update this post as I scroll uncover more impulse purchases.

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    Global Fashions Valentino Sample Sale

    It’s been a while since we’ve been in the trenches of a great sample sale. (We desperately needed recovery time from Hermes.) Next week, Global Fashions is poised to start a new wave of buzz with a Valentino Sample sale.

    The sale begins on Tuesday morning and runs for three days. Inside you will find a large amount of Valentino clothing for men and women reduced 80% off. Shoes, bags, and accessories are discounted by 70%.

    Some of the sale highlights include nude patent leather Rockdstud heels for $300 from $995 and patent Rockdstuds with a tiny wedge are $225 from $845. We also spotted small Glam Lock bags in a variety of colors for $270 from $895. Men’s grey tonal studded sneakers are $225 from $745 and studded leather bracelets with turquoise stones and silver studs are $255 from $845. You can see lots of pictures in the jump.

    It’s hard to peel yourself past the gorgeous shoes and accessories but I always love to lose myself in the cloths. The fabrics, design, and details can make any clothing lover swoon and at 80% off it becomes a justifiable purchase. A dress with embroidered butterflies comes to $1000 from $5000, a mosaic top is $400 from $2100 and a tie-day bomber jacket is $750 from $3795. There is even a full packed rack of lust-worthy Valentino gowns. Take a look here.

    While you’re shopping, don’t miss the Anya Hindmarch bags and accessories that are reduced 70% off. There is also a rack of Valentino scarves that would gorgeous beach sarongs. Pictures are here.

    Global Fashions Sample Sale
    Tuesday, August 13 through Thursday, August 15
    9am-6pm daily
    49 West 38th Street

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    Travel: August Vacation Packing List

    There is nothing we don’t love about Summer. Even 100-degree weather can’t get us down. Our favorite part of Summer, obviously, is August vacations. Before checking out, it’s always nice to pick up some fun pieces of fashion regardless of where you plan to unwind.


    Something new is always fun regardless of if basking in the infinity pool of Hotel du Cap, dancing on tables at Scorpios, in Mykonos, or just slipping into flip-flops for lunch at Duryea’s. Right now there are some great sales on beachwear, which usually runs on a markdown schedule a little bit different than the rest of fashion.

     Over this way, we found a this Onia two-piece bathing suit that’s $66 per piece from $95, the perfect Zimmerman beach mini-dress is $170 from $425 and this Etro ruffled dress is perfect for table dancing or yachting and is $240 from nearly $1200. We found these Chloe sandals for $220 from $845.

    Not everything you pack needs to be Haute. Asos is perfect for shopping for casual and inexpensive beach pieces. Here is a Chevron print romper (a la Missoni) for just $45, a belted beach shirt is $38, and we love this animal print ensemble that’s even great for after the beach or for a walk into town.

    Don’t forget about accessories and jewelry. Bauble Bar is our favorite secret for inexpensive look-great jewelry. We are in love with these customizable bracelet stacks that are $35 and these rainbow huggie earrings are $38. Don’t forget about Roxanne Assouline, this bracelet stack is about $140 from $375.

    While everyone is making a spectacle-wearing oversized floppy straw hats, go with something more tailored and demure. Here is a Eugenia Kim hat that’s just about perfect. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for Bottega Veneta’s newest sandals. They are a safe bet for now and later.

    An August vacation is a great excuse to take advantage of sale season. It’s also fun to have a few new pieces for an upcoming trip plus you can “apply” them to your fall and winter Caribbean vacations.

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    Italist’s Biggest Sale Event (Extra Discounts)

    Most everyone who shops online (and even those who don’t) are familiar with Farfetch’s international multi-boutique platform. Italist is its lesser-known non-frills competitor. The real win when shopping on both sites is to find items that are priced less internationally.  When clearance season begins is when you really see significant savings.

    Starting Wednesday, Italist will begin its biggest sale ever (or so we are told). You can use this link to start shopping now.

    We love stalking the handbags for extra arbitrage deals. This Gucci candy bag is on sale for $642 compared to US retail of $1200. I was in shock finding this Celine C bag online at all and it’s discounted to $1600 from a US retail of $3300 and this Prada canvas tote is just $490 from US retail of $990. (I’m still sad from missing a black on one Gilt that was $500.)

    Italist is always my favorite site for stalking Christian Louboutins. Here are slingbacks on sale for $385 from a US retail of $800, rainbow glitter flats are $400 from $1200 at Neiman Marcus and nude patent pumps are $460 from a US retail of $700. Other standouts are Chloe scalloped flats that are $300 from a US retail of $500 and Golden Goose sneakers for $340.

    We have an eye on this Balmain blazer that’s currently reduced to $774 from a US retail of $2300 and this Balmain tank that’s currently $160 from a US retail of $395. This Dolce & Gabbana poplin floral print dress from this season is $600.

    Prices may not seem so discounted when you are looking at the site stright on. We suggest you do a search on Net-A-Porter or Neiman Marcus to get an accurate retail price.

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    Century 21 Clearance Sale 90% Off

    Century 21 department stores started a promotion where clearance merchandise is discounted an extra 40% off. The total savings on many items top out at over 90% off. The promotion is available online and in stores.


    Over this way we found Celine high boots that come to $218 from $1400, a Leonard maxi dress is just $131 from $3315, Attico shoes are $210 from $800, and a Givenchy floral print silk scarf is $60 from $400. This morning we spotted Versace scarves but they seem to have all sold out already.

    Don’t miss the kid’s selection. There is a Young Versace boy’s down jacket that is priced at $130 from $925, this floral print girl’s Versace dress is $62 from $800 and Naturino sandals are, like, $15 from $72.

    These sales are always much better at the store but you have to be careful of damages. There is also the time suck that happens at Century. It’s almost like a — time and money has a knack of vanishing. Sometimes the quick fix of online shopping, even with limitations, is all you need.

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