This weekend is the convergence of several notable occurrences: it’s Halloween, daylight savings, and a blue moon. As October briskly morphs into the holiday season, it’s the perfect time to speak about our markdown and sale expectations.

The holiday shopping season started so early you can almost hear the twinkling lights as we packed up from the beach on Labor Day. This season, I expect to see heavier discounts earlier than we’ve ever seen. I also think that there will be waves of exclusions, depending on the popularity of the brand.

Everyone should keep that stores will be overwhelmed with shipping requests. You can expect there to be lots of delays from the convergence of increased online orders and sales associates shipping most purchases. You can expect shipping companies will pass along lots of delays too. My advice: ORDER EARLY!

This week we’ve already seen some serious promotions vailed in the celebration of Singles Day, which isn’t even until November 11. Net-A-Porter is already offering 22% off a full assortment of merchandise with the code SINGLES22. (You can read more details about the promotion here.) 

You can shop at Harrods now and benefit from the price advantage and 10% off to those who register with their loyalty program. These Golden Goose seakers come to just about $310 from about $500 in the US. This Bottega Cassette bag (in my favorite teal color) is $2378 from $2800 US, here is this year’s updated style with the heavy chain (which isn’t very heavy at all) for $3186 from $3800 US and this woven linen tote is a great deal by all accounts for $1511 from $1850 US. Don’t miss the Bottega rain boots for $470 from $650 US or Lido heels for $850 from $1200 US. 

If you need to stock up on beauty items and cosmetics, you should keep an eye on Sephora. Depending on your loyalty status you can save up to 20% off everything at the store. Rouge members, or those who spend $1000 or more a year at Sephora, can save 20% off right now. The Dyson hairdryer comes to $320 from a value of $464 for the gift set and the Airwrap styler (curling iron) set is $440 from $550. Don’t miss all the holiday gift sets. Check out this YSL “Lipstick Vault” and this Artis brush set. 

This week we also dove back into 24S, where we have found a steady discount on LV items. French legislation has thwarted the tradition of destroying merchandise and luxury retailers are only beginning to figure out new ways to abide by the new laws. That means discounts for us. The selection is continually restocked. We suggest you check back often. You can click here to read more and to see all of my great finds. 

Moda Operandi is currently offering 25% off a large selection of Fall clothing. You can save 25% off by using the code FALL25 with anything in this edit.  Check out these high-rise boot cut leather pants from Goldsign that comes to $825 from $1100, these Paris Texas knee-high leather boots are about $630 from $840 and this Philosophy sweater is $356 from $475. You can check out more details here. 

Coming up this week, we can expect to see a lot more promotions leading up to Singles Day. We would keep an extra keen on European retailers, which have really started to heavily compete against US pricing.

That’s it for now folks. Happy Halloween! Until next time… same time, same place?

It’s not even November and retailers are already getting a jump on promotions. Forget about Black Friday, Singles Day is quickly becoming the unofficial beginning of the holiday shopping season. The “holiday” started in 1993, by a group of Chinese college students, to celebrate the state of being single. The date November 11 (or 11/11) was chosen because of the ones– obviously.

It’s officially midseason and all of our ambitious plans have the same fate as fallen leaves. That’s not to say all is lost. Moda Operandi just started a private sale where you can save 25% off the entire assortment in this link when combined with the code FALL25. 

We are in love with these high-rise boot cut leather pants from Goldsign that come to $825 from $1100, these Paris Texas knee-high leather boots are about $630 from $840 and this Philosophy sweater is $356 from $475.

These markdowns are great for picking up a mid-priced item that might not make it to the discount season.  This Apparis coat is a great alternative to a Teddy from Max Mara as it comes to just $240 from $320 and offers a similar oversized look. The same goes for this Volon bag with a heavy gold chain that has a similar effect to the Bottega heavy chain pouch and comes to only $513 from $685. We love the belt on this Acler cotton shirt that’s $221 from $295.

It’s really the perfect time to take advantage of being outside and looking –decent. It won’t be long until we are hiding under our duvets. That’s equal parts duvet blankets and duvet coats. 

It’s no secrete how much I love vintage stores but over the past decade prices of preowned merchandise seem to have surpassed what could be found during a good markdown. Michael’s Consignment, on the Upper East Side, is probably one of the most highly regarded stores of its kind in the City and maybe the country. 

Michael’s is currently managed by the fourth generation of the same family and is famed for its high-quality assortment of Chanel and Hermes. I have never met a more knowledgeable staff and the quality of every item is always superb. (Far more merchandise is rejected than accepted.) For the past several months, I’ve been stalking the store’s website but instinctively knew that the store would provide an abundance of great quality post-lockdown discounts. 

At the front of the store, shoppers can dependably find a full rack of Chanel ready-to-wear. The section always contains a gem or two but the rack is currently packed with an abundance of sensational items, including lots of Chanel tweed blazers, sweaters, and coats. Most of the prices range from $1000 to $2000 for blazers and between $450 and $750 for Chanel sweaters. 

Those with a keen eye might be able to snag an item that’s even further reduced. I added some pictures in the jump of my favorite finds. If you see anything you like, the store does take phone orders and shipping is $25. Many items are on the website too. 

Moving on to shopping current trends, Prada’s Nylon collection seems to be the hottest ticket in town. Items continually sell out quickly. I suggest not waiting until Christmas if you’re counting on one of the less expensive items. Selfridges had a restock of the Prada collection this week. The British store has some of the collection priced under US retail and pieces under $800 are duty-free. It’s a win-win. I suggest going for the Prada bucket hat that’s $380 from $420 US and the mini-drawstring bag is $380 from $440 US. Details about shopping for the super popular collection are over this way.

Those looking for less niche shopping can click their cursers over to Neiman Marcus. On Sunday, the site will begin a sale where clearance items are an additional 25% off. I’m keeping an eye on this non-descript Moncler tweed jacket that’s $841 from $2100. I love that it doesn’t have a big logo on it. Here is a Balmain dress that’s $661 from $1349 and this Saint Laurent coat is $1336 from $3690. Sometimes the promotions start a little early. Now you have an eventing activity. 

The biggest sale news of the week was Net-A-Porter’s friends and family sale. The promotion includes a great assortment of merchandise that’s 25% off. You can see the full selection within this link. No code is needed but you better get clicking because the promotion ends Sunday. These Iro high-waisted leather pants come to $862 from $1150 and a Tom Ford tote is $1642 from $2190. You can see more of my favorite items from the sale here. 

This week, we become acquainted with Verishopand haven’t been able to stop the add-to-cart habit. Through Monday, you can save up to 20% off a large variety of items with the code FALLSALE. I am a sucker for the Smeg x Dolce & Gabbana collab and carted electric kettle that’s $510 from $650. More practically speaking, I checked out with this Ball & Branch duvet cover that’s $187 from $250. The matching shams are $41 from $55. More of my favorites are here. 

I suggest you keep one eye on the Saks Fifth Avenue site at all times. Some great sale items keep appearing at insane prices. There is usually only one or two sizes available and you need to move fast when it’s the right fit. The Manolo Blahnik options are very, very good. This suede BB is $266 from $665 and embellished sandals are $400 from $1000. Lots of my previous sale finds can be seen here. 

Coming up this week will be the start of first markdowns for contemporary lines. Keep an eye out on Bergdorf Goodman and Saks if you’re looking for moderately priced denim and sweaters. 

That’s it for now folks. Until next time… same time, same place?

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This time of year always has us yearning for things that are warm and cozy. This year, in our current state of flux, there is a heightened intention to feel safe and comfortable in your own environment. Verishop has been the perfect online destination to fill those needs for my entire household.

The best part is that through October 26 Verishop is hosting a sitewide sale where you can save 20% off fashion and 10% off home and beauty items with a purchase of $75 or more. Just use the code FALLSALE to engage the savings.

My most recent Verishop purchase included this playful Ban.do sweatshirt that comes to $55 from $68 and sweatpants that are $52 from $64. I imagine myself living in this set while at home all season.

For the house, I added a bit of warmth to my oversized marble kitchen center island with a trio of Normann Copenhagen colored bubble vases. You can choose your favorite shapes and colors here.   I truly love the way the vases look empty as much as when they are filled with flowers. This Normann Copenhagen tray is $121 from $135 and centers the entire vignette. The promotion extends to a great selection for your pets, beauty items and fantastic kids finds too.

Verishop is well regarded for its great assortment of sustainable, ethically sourced, and clean products. The site even has a give-back initiative. That’s not to outshine Verishop’s great customer service, fast shipping, easy returns, and best price guarantee. Don’t you wish all of life was that reassuring?

 Saks Fifth Avenue started a sale today where lots of merchandise is discounted up to 40% off. This time of year, we usually begin to see first markdowns on the more contemporary designers. It’s rare that a sale at this early date would include designers like Balenciaga and Margiela.

This Balenciaga card holder is $245 from $350, this sad face “Happy Tote” is $1365 from $1950 and Maison Margiela combat boots are $610 from $1525. In the sale section, we also spotted these Saint Laurent suede high boots for $478 from $1200, a Givenchy crossbody bag is $700 from $1400,  and these Valentino suede boots are $650 from $1650.  

Saks has started to regularly upload highly reduced designer merchandise to its sale section. We have been trying to crack the formula so that we can catch it right but haven’t been able to do so. For now, all we can do is suggest becoming a full-time Saks  stalker. 

Net-A-Porter just started its friends and family sale today. All the items included in the promotion are 25% off and can be found in this Seasonal Edit link. No code is needed, the discount is applied once your items are added to the cart.