It might be hard to think of cashmere in 90-degree heat but chilly August nights are not too far away. We couldn’t think of a better way to prepare than shopping at the White + Warren sample sale.

White + Warren Sample sale
Thursday, July 21st
9am to 7pm
80 West 40th Street, 3rd floor

The Manolo Blahnik sale is starting Monday. The savings will be 50% off the spring and summer collection and will include some alligator styles.

As far as markdowns go, the department stores are serving up better discounts. Just dont expect to find any of the more interesting styles in Bergodorf or Saks.

Bergdorf Goodman has taken another round of markdowns and we couldn’t wait to shop our way though all the discounted merchandise. Discounts throughout the entire store range from 40% to 60% off, with the best deals being found in the ready-to-wear department.

We spotted a Dior print dress for $960 reduced from $2600, a bright yellow Jil Sander tunic is $338 from $845, a classic Prada dress is now $318 from $795 and a Proenza Schouler dress was reduced to $390 from $975. The only exceptions to the 60% discount rule were Chanel and The Row which remained 40% off.

Heading over to a store highlight—shoes—we were encouraged to see that a second markdown had been taken, bringing the discount to about 60% off. Christian Louboutin and Chanel are the lone holdouts by only offering 40% off. Best to go to Bloomingdales for discount Chanels.

You might be out of luck if your plan was to hold out for the perfect first floor bag. Unfortunately the majority of the sale handbags are sold out. We did, however, find Stella McCartney’s beloved Falabella totes in a cream or black crochet knit marked down 55% to $969.

By TJKennedy

There’s something about being in the Michael Kors boutique that makes you want to be laying on a beach alongside the shirtless, all-American muse, Noah Mills. Maybe it’s all the life size portraits of him, maybe it’s the heat, or maybe… it’s all the spring and summer clothing marked down 70%. Almost the entire second floor of the Madison Ave boutique is included in the sale, except a few unfortunate handbags. Otherwise all shoes, belts, jewelry, clothing, and swimwear are included.

The shoes may be one of the most exciting aspects of the sale, considering that there are some year-round wearable black and nude pumps marked down around $160. All the sandals are also discounted and available in several styles, while most shoes were black, brown, and neutral leather: classic Michael Kors. Not to mention a ton of bright colored cocktail dresses, tops, and light colored pants on the other side. Even a few floor length strapless gowns were in the mix!

Unfortunately, the swimwear and jewelry is the most disappointing with only one style strapless swimsuit in large sizes; however, there were several color options to choose from. Similarly, the jewelry only consisted of a few select gold and silver chain necklaces and signature watches were downstairs in a covetable case. Even still, with so many items discounted, you’re sure to find something Hamptons-worthy to help you hook a hunk like Noah.