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    Hermés Sample Sale: Everything You Need to Know

    UPDATE: Tickets to enter the Hermes sale will be distributed starting at 9pm, on Tuesday, at the entrance to the Hermes store. Names and phone numbers will be collected as the tickets are handed out. Shoppers will be able to return, on Wednesday, with their tickets and enter the store as their numbers are called. At last update, there will be 200 tickets distributed and as of 6:30pm, there were a reported 75 people waiting in line. 
    Once the sale opens, just 25 people will be admitted to the store at a time. Tickets will not be distributed for Thursday or Friday shoppers. Sale customers will physically need to wait in line to enter the sale to shop on both days. You can click here to see pictures from inside the sale

    The Hermes sample sale at Americana Manhasset is back!!

    We’ve been sitting information regarding the Americana Manhasset Hermes sale since last week but we were hoping for more additional clarity– especially considering last Summer’s debacle. (The real saga is outlined in the comment section of this Instagram post.) We will be sure to keep this post updated. For now, here is what you should know. 

    As always, there will be a VIP segment prior to the sale opening to the public on Wednesday, August 4. Normally, most items are 50% off and ready-to-wear is discounted a bit more.  

    This season, the invite outlined strict purchasing limitations. Shoes are limited to three per person but you can only buy one style of each shoe. The same goes for enamel jewelry and silk scarves and ties are limited to four for each customer. Last year, there were also shopping limits but they weren’t upheld. We aren’t sure we have much confidence that they will be abided for this season either. 
    Keep in mind that this is one of the few Hermes stores in the world that is not owned or controlled by Hermes. That means that you can’t necessarily count on the standards that you would expect from a top luxury brand. 
    We are still waiting for details regarding how the sale will be organized and how and when tickets will be distributed. Please check back and we will post more details as information becomes available. You can click here to see Hermes sample sale information from last year and the October 2019 sale at Soiffer Haskin.
    Hermes Sale Americana Manhasset
    Wednesday, August 4 through Saturday, August 7
    10am to 6pm daily
    2054 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, NY




    Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

     Nordstrom is known for having great sales. There are two in particular that can send a city girl shopping in the burbs: The “Half-Yearly Sale” and the “Anniversary Sale.” The Half-Yearly sale is clearance, usually towards the end of the season. (Like, now.) The Anniversary Sale is a presale before the new collection hits the department store floor.

    Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale begins Monday at 3am for Nordstrom credit card holders. The sale consists of a catalog of pre-Fall merchandise that is discounted 25% to 40% off. Each department has its own special items that are featured in the pre-Fall sale. You can sift through the catalog options right here.

    The presale t is limited to customers who have a Nordstrom credit card. Afterward, on July 28, the sale opens to the general public. Prices return to normal once the sale ends near the end of the month.

    Back-to-school” items and baby gear are especially attractive during this Nordies sale. It’s interesting that more upscale designers have realized that pre-gaming sale season is better than post-season markdowns. Don’t forget to also check out the beauty deals. We are always a sucker for a new shade of lipstick or updated nail polish. 

    Most of the most popular merchandise sells out before the sale opens to the public. That might be enough incentive to open a card or find a close friend who already has an account. Above are our favorite sales picks. We will be sure to keep this space updated as new items are spotted. 



    Bergdorf Goodman Final Markdowns

    Bergdorf Goodman started its final markdowns. Discounts top 75% off. This is always our favorite sale as you can score some true designer treasures for little more than the price of fast fashion. If you can find your way into the store you’ll find an even larger selection. Below are some of our favorite pieces that are available online. Take note that size availability is limited.

    Saks Gift Cards Up to $700

    Sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue and ShopStyle

    It’s been a hot Summer and there is no better way to keep cool than to refresh your wardrobe. Right now, Saks Fifth Avenue is offering customers a gift card of up to $700 with qualifying purchases. The promotion starts today and runs through July 24. The breakdowns of the Saks Gift Cards and our favorite Summer wardrobe refreshers are below: 

    Saks Gift Card: Up to $700 
    Spend $250+, get $25 
    Spend $500+, get $50 
    Spend $1,000+, get $100 
    Spend $2,000+, get $450 
    Spend $3,000+, get $700

    Weekend Shopping: Impulses & Obsessions

    I’ve always had the idea that if you aren’t looking into the future you’re falling behind. With a close eye on fashion, it’s a reality that’s hard to deny. This little Blogspot might feel like 90s dialup but I’ve always loved the idea of stepping forward and trying new things.

    Most recently, we started a Telegram MadSpy Alerts group and a Telegram MadSpy chat. Both have taken on a life of their own and a small community has emerged around each. To celebrate trying new things while reserving a nod towards tradition, I’m giving away this limited edition box set of Chanel No.5 bath products.

    There are three ways to enter:

    1 Join the Telegram MadSpy Alerts group

    2. Join the Telegram MadSpy chat

    3. Comment, like, and follow MadSpy on Instagram

    Each action is its own entry. You can do one or all three to increase your chances of winning. Tell your friends, loved ones, pet accounts, first and second cousins. Anyone who loves shopping. Thanks, from me to you. The winner will be chosen on Friday, July 23. Xx