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    Bergdrofs: Third (Final) Markdown

    Bergdorf Goodman and the non-Manhattan Neiman Marcus will be the latest department stores to take their winter merchandise to the third markdown. The discount at Neiman Marcus will be up to 70% off and Bergdorf’s discounts will hit 75% off.

    The markdowns will officially go live Friday morning.  As usual, I suggest you begin your browsing before the sale battalions take over. I’ve already started sticking items in my cart like these Balenciaga slides that are perfect for vacation. I just don’t know if I should get them for myself or for one of my daughters. These Gianvitto Rossi short boots are classic and NY City walking approved and this Aquazzura embellished d’Orsay is whispering, “Wear me for New Years!” Do you hear it?

    I would have thought that all the bags would be sold out by now but I did find a few that I’m considering.  I love the understated lines of this Equestrian bag from The Row. I am also considering adding a few brown alternatives to my accessory collection. If you’ve been eyeing a Balenciaga bag, Neiman Marcus still has a few options that are already discounted considerably. What do we think of this Tom Ford Tara bag?

    This next markdown will bring our primary focus to clothing. There are still many great options and a 75% off reduction is going to make it hard to choose. Here is a Cinq a Sept ruffled dress that’s perfect for New Years and it’s currently just $155. It comes in red too. This Balmain sequined dress might be a more attention-grabbing option for the countdown to 2019.

    A New Year means a new you. I refuse to spend a lot of money on gym clothing. I think it’s because I rarely wear them outside the gym and never subscribed to the athleisure wardrobe movement. That being said, I love leggings that make me look great. I’m a big fan of Koral Activewear and Monroe and love finding big discounts. I’m keeping an eye on this shiny grey sports bra and these basic shiny leggings.

    I must admit that the selection and sizing are better at Neiman Marcus but it pays to browse both sites. The companies have become very good at avoiding overlap and the assortments are quite different.

    These are the final markdowns at both stores but later this month there will be additional discount promotions. You just never know what merchandise will last that long.

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    The Five Best Places to Shop After Christmas

    Black Friday is for the amateurs. Real shoppers sharpen elbows for the day after Christmas. It’s the time of year where you can still find a rather good selection of merchandise that’s highly discounted. Over the course of the week, you’ll also 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 
    Before the holiday, we posted the VIP link to access the most recent markdown at Saks. The sale is now public online and in-store shoppers can begin accessing 70% off savings on Wednesday. A lot of the most coveted bags sold out as soon as the private link arrived in mailboxes. This plaid Balenciaga BB bag is still left and it’s just $680 from almost $2000 and these Altuzarra boots are $466 from $1300.

    2. Bergdorf Goodman
    If the current 25% off promotion isn’t enough, you can pounce on the post-Xmas promotion of 33% off sale merchandise. This promotion will only run for two days. After, Bergdorf will take its final official markdown, where discounts will top 75% off. We are keeping an eye on this ultra-lux Gabriela Hearst coat and these Chloe Rylee boots that are still left.

    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. Here is a Johanna Oritz open-back sweater that’s 70% off and this Jonathan Simkhai classic dress is 60% off.

    4. FWRD by Elyse Walker
    Maybe you didn’t get exactly what you want for Chrismas. Ladies, sometimes you have to take the important things into your own hands. We are pretty sure you will find some fashion pleasure at FWRD. The markdowns aren’t as deep as other retailers but the assortment is very good. I’m in love with this evergreen Saint Laurent College bag that’s $1715 from $2100 or this Fendi belt bag. While we’re talking about FWRD, can someone tell me why every model looks like it’s been cloned after Danielle Bernstein of We Wore What? She’s even gone from blond to brunette– just like Danielle!

    4. Neiman Marcus 
    Set your alarm clocks. Starting at 6am CST, Neiman Marcus will be offering customers an additional 50% off some already reduced merchandise. The promotion will only last for the day, so we suggest you work fast– or maybe start loading your cart now. We have our eyes on this Balmain logo sweatshirt and these gingham Manolo Hangisis.

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    Sale to Watch: Saks Christmas Markdown

    Holiday cheer can be felt and heard throughout the city. Lights are twinkling, chestnuts are roasting, bells are ringing. Most department stores have entered the area of extreme markdowns. Saks Fifth Avenue has remained a serious holdout– but not for long.

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    Shoes and bags were only reduced by 30% to 40% off (until now). The bright spot is that there is still a tremendous amount of inventory among these most coveted categories. During our trip this week, we found a huge assortment of Balenciaga, Chloe, and Saint Laurent. You can see pictures here. Many of these items are still available online too.

    Let’s hope that you still have shopping funds left because Saks just sent out a VIP link for its Christmas Day sale. We’ve been keeping a special eye out on this Balenciaga plaid Bolide-shape bag, that’s now $1072 from $3000 and the small one is $971. This  BB crossbody is $682 from $1950. A Fendi By The Way bag  is $1100 from $2200 and this Off-White tote is $468 from $1338.

    Over in the shoe department, there is still a very large assortment of Chanel, which will go very fast once the next markdown takes effect. You can click here to see pictures of what’s still available.

    Online, these Manolo Hangisi heels can be added to our addiction pile at $376 from $1045. The stacks are also filled with plenty of Alaia Bombe sandals that are a consideration at $504 from $1400. These studded Valentino suede boots have been a hot seller all season and there is a full-size range available for $1000 less than retail or $753. Don’t miss these classic Rockstuds for $450 or the heel on these Saint Laurent Teddy pumps for $375.

    The Christmas sale should take the discount on clothing over 70%. There are still racks and rack and racks from which to choose. We have some pictures over this way. Grab this Prada lipstick skirt. It;s just $306 from $1010. This Cinq å Sept fox trim leather jacket  is a real get if it’s under $500.

    This is the VIP link, which means the sale hasn’t gone public. Once it does, all this good stuff will disappear fast. We warn you to shop with a focused eye and revel in the joy of saving.

    Happy Holiday!!!

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    Weekend Shopping Highlights: Nordstrom, Intermix, LN-CC

    The pre-holiday frenzy has hit a crescendo. Most people are in the midst of packing, traveling or, well, shopping. Regardless of where or how you spend the holidays, we are sure you’ll find some time to do a fashion scroll. The best part sharing your shopping adventure with family and friends. Below are some online shopping highlights of where we will be browsing this weekend.

    Nordstrom
    Discounts are currently promoted as up to 60% off but we found markdowns topping 75%, which tops any retail discount.  We love this Sies Marjan skirt that gives the impression that a shirt is tied around the waist. It’s just $223 from almost $900. We’ve been crushing hard on this Monse stripped sweater that’s $566 from $1900, a versatile and classic Calvin Klein collection turtleneck is $87 from $300 and this Roksanda dress is at 70% off. Designer shoes are discounted between 40% and 60% off and luxury bags are reduced up to 60% off. Here is a great blue color Balenciaga City bag reduced 60%.

    Intermix 
    There is currently a flash sale promotion on Intermix Online where you can save an additional 40% off sale items, which brings the total discount to 75% off. This Monse dress will be amazing for your trip to Anguilla and it’s just $785 from nearly $2200. This IRO leather jacket is less expensive than a sample sale at $690 from $1435. This Balmain dress is a killer and is only $600, a Thomas Maier sweater is $500 from $1400 and Jimmy Choo high boots are $470 from $1300.

    LN-CC
    You might find better markdowns on other sites but we have a 20% off promo code that can be applied to full priced and sale merchandise. During checkout, you can use our code LN-NY2019 to save 20% off everything on the site. These classic Gucci loafers, which are never marked down are $600 from $760. The code can also be applied to Gucci classic double-G belts like this one that is $384 from $480 and this Marmont bag is $1550 from $2000. The code works on this brand new Fendi (Fila) logo tee and the Kan I bag. This is the perfect moment to crack open the piggy-bank if you’ve been lusting after a luxury classic that “never goes on sale.”

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    Bergdof Goodman: Extra 25% Off

    As many New Yorkers are escaping for the holidays, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus are giving shoppers an extra good reason to celebrate at home. Starting Thursday, you will be able to save an extra 25% off all sale items.

    The promotional discount brings the total savings up to 70% off on clothing and nearly 65% off on shoes and bags. The online sale selection of handbags is much better than we would have imagined. There is still this classic Valentino Rockstud velvet bag that will come to about $1000 from $2500, and a mini Chloe Drew bag is $800 from nearly $2000 and an  Off-White box bag is about $550 from $1475. I think that $500 for this Prada tote, totally counts as a big score. At the store, you will still find some more Balenciaga, Proenza and Christian Louboutin styles left on the tables near the North Fifth Avenue entrance. (You can see pictures from inside the store over here.)

    Up at the shoe department, there are still plenty of good options. Valentino hiking boots are $570 from almost $1100 and those Chloe Rylee block heel boots you’ve been searching for are $490 from nearly $1200. These Prada bow flats for $290 are already waiting in my cart and I’m are keeping a close eye on these Golden Goose sneakers,. Tweed Manolos are $300. Sorry, I must stop scrolling. There are too many good options.

    Over in the clothing category, this Spiritual Gangster cashmere/ wool sweater for $110 is pretty safe. This Prada lipstick skirt is $380. It sold out when Barneys took the most recent markdown. We love everything from Gabriella Hearst and this cape top is a little over $500 from $1350 and this Delpozo sweater will be $340 from $900.

    I didn’t expect for there to be so many amazing finds online. My cart is fully stocked. The promotion started this morning and so many items already sold out.  Remember to check Neiman Marcus if your size isn’t available at Bergdrofs. The promotion is the same but prices might differ a bit. This promotion runs through Christmas Day when the discount goes up to 33% off.

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    Gifts That Make You Feel Good (Inside and Out)

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    There is a lot of indulging during the holiday season– mainly gifts and food. It’s about this time of year that all these spoils have us thinking if ways to enrich ourselves and those we love.

    I have a few gift suggestions to enhance the lives of those you love and Nordstrom is the perfect shopping destination as it has no lack of wonderful options. Focusing on the impending New Year, I recently picked up some incredible workout wear. I got these Koral leggings with a racing stripe ($125) and these Nike Odyssey running sneakers with the gold reflective swoosh ($90). I also really like these APL sneakers ($159) as a Nike alternative. I have littered the city with S’well bottles but I love how they keep my water cold for so many hours. You can never go wrong with a backup S’well water bottle ($35).

    Beyond indulging myself, I got one of my daughter’s these adorable Nike Cortez sneakers ($55). I also got her these Verloop slippers ($38), which are sure to give anyone a warm and fuzzy feeling both inside and out. I already have a pair of Verloop gloves ($28) and I can honestly say that they keep your hands warm and are small enough to keep in your pockets without adding too much bulk.

    Keeping the man in your life healthy is always a priority.  I love the red laces on these Nike hiking boots ($110) and these Bose headphones ($169) might keep his heart pumping a little longer. Here is a polar fleece track jacket from Adidas ($120) and this Champion Snoopy sweatshirt ($69) is sure to warm the heart as well as the body.

    Nordstrom has everything you need to gift those you love. Keep in mind, December 18 is the last day for standard free shipping but orders placed by December 22 can be sent next business day and arrive on time for the holidays.

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    Department Store Holiday Shipping Deadlines

    You know it’s the holiday season when you need to walk in the street with taxis 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.

    Barneys
    Same Day: $25
    Get it there: Next business day $20
    Deadline: 12/21 at 12pm EST
    Gift Wrapping: Free black box and black & white ribbon
    Discount: Up to 75%

    Bergdorf Goodman
    Messenger: $30
    Get it there: Free two-day shipping BGRUSH
    Deadline: 12/22 at 12:00PM CT
    Gift Wrapping: Free silver box with lavender ribbon
    Returns: Free
    Discount: Up to 60%

    Bloomingdales
    Get it there free: Express shipping until 12/23 5pm EST
    Same day delivery: 12/24/16 10:00AM EST (California, Illinois, New Jersey & Washington D.C.)
    In-Store pickup deadline: 12/24/16 2PM EST
    Gift Wrapping: $5 white bottom and black top with elastic bow
    Discount: Up to 60%

    Nordstrom
    Get it there: Free Rush
    Deadline: 12/22 12:00PM EST Saturday deliver $10
    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: Free shipping with the code HOLRUSH
    Deadline: 12/20 12:00PM EST
    Gift Wrapping: Free black box with snowflakes, red bottom, and red ribbon
    Discount: Up to 60%

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