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    Inside the Bonpoint Sample Sale

    The Bonpoint sample sale has become somewhat of a status symbol among New York City moms. Social rank is closely correlated with how early you’re given VIP access.  Usually, the earliest VIP slots are given to celebrities, press and uber-VIP shoppers. Those are the moms who spend more than $100,000 a year buying $100 onesies. Kelly Ripa and Nicki Hilton are among the most recognizable NYC moms given early access.

    This afternoon, we were among the first shoppers given access to the sale. (Do you think that can be used on an application to the 92nd Street Y?) The early morning hours on Tuesday will continue as some variation of VIP until the sale opens to the general public at 1pm. There are normally long-ish lines once the sale opens to the public but nothing like the Jimmy Choo sale.

    Bonpoint sample sale alumni will identify this year’s sale as standard fare. Most of the merchandise is from the 2017 Summer’s collection. Most items are reduced 60% off the retail sticker. Other items like shoes, sweaters, and pants are reduced 70%.

    More formal style dresses are normally priced in the $300-range and come to $120-ish. More casual dresses are about $80 from an original price of $200 at the boutique. Boy’s trousers are about $60 from $150 and the collared shirts come to $48 from $120. You can click here to see pictures we snapped from inside the Bonpoint sample sale.

    Sorting through the clothing, there is almost something for everyone– spanning from the tiniest newborns to tweens. The slimmest inventory is usually size 2, but this evening’s twos selection was plentiful. We can’t promise it will stay like that for very long.

    The sale also includes accessories, swim, sunhats, blanks, summer sweaters, and pajamas. Most shoppers were loading bags of merchandise. We suggest that Bonpoint shoppers use their connections to gain VIP access. Really, who has time for Soho House anyway?

    Bonpoint Sample Sale
    Tuesday, May 15 through Friday, May 18
    Tues 1pm-8pm, Wed 9am-8pm, Thurs 9am-7pm, Fri 9am-2pm
    The Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th Street (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), 5th FL

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    Anya Hindmarch Sale Continues & More

    The Anya Hindmarch friends & family sale kicked off today. The sale contains a large variety of the designer’s famously playful bags, shoes, accessories, and clothing. Discounts for Anya Hindmarch merchandise is all 75% off and you can mention Mad-Spy to receive an additional 5% off your total purchase. The sale also includes an assortment of Red Valentino and another Italian designer merchandise. Click here to see pictures inside the Anya sale and more.

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    Post-Mother’s Day: Celebrate Yourself

    As Mother’s Day comes to a close, it’s nice to look back and appreciate all the sweet notes, kisses and love that goes into making an ordinary Sunday so special. It’s also the right time to take a deep breath and, finally, relax.

    In many ways, Mother’s Day is much more work than an ordinary Sunday. There’s the extra early wake-up call from excited children, navigating a messy breakfast in bed, fawning over questionable gifts and entertaining your own mothers and grandmothers. Mother’s Day is as much about making the rest of the family happy as it is honoring motherhood.


    Now is the perfect time to celebrate your own motherhood and all the work and love you selflessly provide. It’s also not a bad time to start browsing Moda Operandi, which just started a VIP sale where a large selection of merchandise is discounted 40% off. Use the code FRIENDS40 at checkout.

    We found sandal slides from Ancient Greek that have the ease of a Hermes Oran sandal but come to just $130 from $220 and a wrap skirt from Marissa Web is $207 from $345. We are itching to try these Joseph white high-rise trousers that are $267 from $445 and this icy blue metallic Proenza bag is quite perfect at about $500 from $845.

    The sale only runs through Monday, which is just enough time to do some recovery shopping. We aren’t suggesting you go nuts but you certainly need a pat on the back.

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    Anya Hindmarch Friends & Family Sale 75% Off

    Anya Hindmarch is looking to you, to assist in a major Feng Shui space clearing session in the form of a friends and family sale. Starting Monday, Global Fashions will host a sample sale for the London-based brand. Close friends and family (that’s you!) are invited to shop past season merchandise at 75% off retail.

    Among the selection are bags, accessories, clothing, and shoes. We got a little sneak peak and spotted a nearly irresistible assortment of totes, handbags, clutches and small accessories. A zippy wallet comes to about $100 from $395, a handbag with a bandaid is $500 from $2000, an oversized tote is $625 from $2500 and a pouch with an oversized tassel is $250 from nearly $1000. You can click over this way to see pictures of some of the items that will be available at the Anya Hindmarch sample sale.

    To make the sale even more friendly to friends and family, you can mention Madison Avenue Spy and save an extra 5% off your total purchase. That practically negates the cost of NYC sales tax!

    The selection isn’t huge and there won’t be any restocking. We suggest you attend the sale early if there is a specific item you’re eyeing. If you’re lucky, you might also find some warehouse goodies from other luxury brands.

    Anya Hindmarch Friends & Family Sale
    Monday, May 14 through Thursday, May 17
    Mon. to Thurs. 9am-6pm
    49 West 38th Street

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    The Outnet: Extra 20% Off ‘Important Designers’

    When most sales exclude almost every important designer it’s extra refreshing to see a sale dedicated to discounted merchandise from the designers we love most. Right now, The Outnet is hosting a sale where an assortment of items from several popular designers is discounted an extra 20% off from their already reduced prices.

    This sale includes lots of pieces from Saint Laurent, Fendi, and McQueen. For instance, this Mugler jacket comes to $800 from $2500, this Miu Miu dress is under $800 from $1900 and this Maiyet jumpsuit is about $400 from almost $1300.

    What’s even nicer about this sale is that there are more than 1000 items listed. If you have an hour, you can truly get lost browsing through all the interesting merchandise. If you’re short on time, personalize your sort options. When you find something you want you must be sure of your purchase because all sales are final.

    We hear that the Outnet will be adding a large amount of Zimmerman items will be added before the weekend. Seems like an opportune time to get ready for Summer.

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    Inside: The Jimmy Choo Sample Sale

    This morning, the Jimmy Choo sample sale kicked off for press and VIPs. By 10am the cue for general RSVP admission reached Sixth Avenue, nearly a full city avenue. An hour later, when we left the sale, the line wrapped around Sixth Avenue and spread to 19th Street. You can bet those ladies will be waiting several hours before they see any Choos. (While waiting in line, head over to  can see  Instagram Stories to see the extent of the wait.)

    Inside, shoes are organized by color on racks. (Thank you, Jimmy Choo, for taking our advice and abandoning the sample sale method of just throwing shoes on the floor and tables.) The best deals are the men’s shoes, which are all $150. Women’s shoes start at $200 but most styles fall in the $250 category. The nicest styles, unsurprisingly, are $325 and the most glittery novelty shoes are found near the checkout and priced at $500.

    Handbags are priced in a similar fashion. Evening bags are $350 and small handbags are $250. Most of the most attractive styles are the larger category bags ($450) and then there is a $200 supplement for exotics, like pony hair. (If only there were a truffle supplement, too!) You can see the full pricing list and pictures of shoe and bags from the Jimmy Choo sample sale over here.

    So, what will you find? Lots of glitter style shoes!! Most are priced at $250 but much of the selection is what we could consider the most desirable Jimmy Choo styles. The best buys are the basic metallic Abel shoes that come in silver, gold, holographic and more. We find that a metallic Choo is a great investment because they are so wearable. Retail prices are normally about $700 from the Abel but they often come on TheRealReal for between $150 and $250. Many times they are even brand new.

    Personally, we find the platform peep-toe sparkle shoe a little dated. We were more attracted to a basic suede in navy or purple ($250) pump, a flat with oversized gems ($325), a peep-toe with small jeweled details ($325) or a basic pump with studded jewels. You can click this way to see pictures and of our favorite shoe styles from the Jimmy Choo sample sale.

    The sale runs through Friday. Even though the weather is beautiful, we would avoid waiting in line for hours with the early rush. Prices are usually reduced on the last day. That’s when the fun begins!

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    Barneys ‘Pre-Sale’; 40% Off

    It’s only the first Monday in May, otherwise known as MetGala Day, but Barneys isn’t going to let BagGirlRiri, Anna, Donatella or the Pope steal the fashion show. Today, Barneys started a mini seasonal online presale. The discount is 40% off select merchandise. 


    Presales are akin to the “quiet period” before a company goes public. You can’t actually buy the merchandise in the store but you can have your broker, oh sorry — sales person, hold your preferred items until the sale officially begins.

    Take note, this isn’t the true first markdown but there is still an interesting selection from which to browse. Over this way, we found Loeffier Randell ruffled slides for $229 from $375, Rag & Bone denim platform slides are $199 from $325 and Mari Giudicelli suede sandals are $319 from $535.

    Among the clothing, we found a bomber jacket from Ben Taverniti Unravel Project for $800 from $1339, a Victoria Beckham dress with sexy cut-outs is $1500 from $2520 and an adorable Zimmerman stripped dress with ruffles is $480 from $800. This white Jourden drop waist dress is perfect for Summer and priced pretty perfectly too at just $399 from $500.

    We realize this isn’t the real first presale or markdown but it’s always exciting to see a sale section. The first markdown presale usually starts around the May 17th. You can click over this way to see all the information about presale at Barneys last Spring.

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    Net-A-Porter Private Designer Sale; 25% Off

    Net-A-Porter is hosting a private sale where you can save 25% off 1000s of items. To view the sale merchandise you must first log into your Net-A-Poter account. Afterward, you will see a Private Sale section appear.

    This sale comes several weeks before most major designer merchandise will go on markdown. The best part is that even the top European designers are included in this promotion. We suggest you first browse the bags because they are always the items that go fastest during the first markdown. Over this way is the Loewe car-wash fringe bag that comes to about $1400 from $1890, this Off-White “Sculpture” tote is about $650 from $875, a pretty pink Bottega Veneta woven bag is $1725 from $2300 and a Karl 24 from Boyy is $830 from $1110. There is also a very large assortment of Saint Laurent and Fendi options included in the private sale.

    There are even lots of sale surprises among the shoes. We haven’t seen these Saint Laurent Opyum heels marked down very often– especially basic black. There are still lots of sizes available and the price after the discount is about $750 from nearly $1000. The blue YSL heel version is starting to run low in sizing. Other shoe options include these Attico slides with an oversized buckle, Golden Goose sneakers, Fendi pool slides and dozens of inexpensive sandal options from Ancient Greek.

    Among the clothing, we love this Rocksanda top with bows on the sleeves. It will look great with a pencil skirt or a high-waisted pant. This skirt from Jacquemus is on the top of our ‘Summer-want’ list. There is a dreamy Reem Acra gown if you need something last minute for the Met Ball. More casual pieces for your Summer wardrobe include an Off-White tee, an off-the-shoulder dress from the Calvin Klein collection, a Balmain tank top, a House of Holland denim jacket, a mesh top from Kith and a floral print dress from Erdem.

    Last year, Net-A-Poter didn’t start their sale rollout until May 23rd, and it didn’t include many designer brands. We would suggest digging in now if there is something you like. Popular style bags tend to go very quickly during the first markdown.

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