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    DECEMBER SAMPLE SALES ????????????Added: Adam Lippes

    The holiday spirit is in the air. There are festive lights, cheerful music and, yes, plenty of sample sales. The shopping sale calander will hit a crescendo over the next three weeks. It’s a good thing because it’s the season of giving. There is no better time to buy holiday gifts for yourself and loved ones. Also, keep New Years in mind. It never hurts to pick up something sparkly, especially when there is a great discount.

    Below is a list of what we believe to be the best bargain bonanzas of the month. You can continue to check back here and we will add more sales and commentary. Feel free to ask questions, leave feedback and comments below. You can also follow along on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to get quick and immediate updates.

    Alice & Olivia
    This bi-annual sample sale kicks off on Tuesday. The best part of the sale is that there are real samples at this sale, which will range in price from $29 for leggings to $129 for gowns. Open stock is discounted about 60% to 70% off. We got an early preview of the price list, here. You can click here to see all the pricing at the sale.
    Tuesday, December 5 to Sunday, December 10
    Tues 8am-8pm, Wed 9am-8pm, Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-4pm
    260 Sample Sale, 260 Fifth Avenue

    Kevyn Aucoin & La Perla
    What’s better than makeup and lingerie? Both make you feel beautiful. Snagging a discount on these luxurious collections is always fun. Just be careful, we’ve over stocked on makeup before and come to realize that it takes a long time to get through an eyeshadow. Underwear, on the other hand, never too much. Click over to see the price list. 
    Tuesday, December 5 to Sunday, December 10
    Tue 10am-8pm, Wed to Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm
    260 Sample Sale, 150 Greene Street

    Wolford
    This showroom sample sale is sure to boast great prices. At the last off-site sale prices started at $18 for tights and stockings with retail values under $100. More expensive tights are $45. We expect that the discounts will even be greater.
    Wednesday, December 6 & Thursday December 7
    10am-4pm daily
    330 Seventh Avenue, suite 1702

    Vita Fede Holiday Sale
    The sale will boast discounts 50% to 80% off. Prices range from $50 to $200. We imagine there are lots of great gift items from which to choose. Be on the lookout for the brand’s classic Titan bracelet, which isn’t usually drastically discounted.
    Thursday, December 7 & Friday, December 8
    10am-7pm, daily
    135 West 29th Street, 10th Fl, suite 1005

    Altuzarra
    Ready-to-wear and leather goods from the fall, winter and pre-fall collections will be discounted up to 90% off retail. This two day sale will take place at the designer’s showroom. Expect to find ready-to-wear, shoes and handbags. At the Summer sale bags were priced between $300 and $500, dresses were $125, coats were $200, and ornate gowns were $1000. The most difficult part of shopping this sale is not going home with everything.
    Thursday, December 14 through Friday, December 15
    8:30am-6:30pm daily
    233 Broadway, 14th Floor

    Sophia Webster
    This one-day sale is usually RSVP only but this season the quirky shoe designer ditched the list. That doesn’t mean they got rid of all their terms and conditions. Expect to find shoes priced from $50 to $400. Samples at the last sale were priced from $50 to $80.
    Saturday, December 16
    10am-5pm
    79 Greene Street

    Adam Lippes
    Expect to find prices reduced up to 80% off of retail. Many of the items at the last sale were in season too. We found a silk and lace cami dress $350 from $1350, a bomber jacket was $300 from $1300 and a cotton-poplin asymmetric dress was $250 from $890. You read the details from the past sale here.
    Monday, December 18 through Tuesday, December 19
    8:30am-7pm daily
    1133 Broadway (cover of 26th street) 4th FL

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    Details Inside the Chanel Presale (Updated-Bergdorf Pics)

    The Chanel sale officially goes public on December 7 but insiders can begin presale-ing on Monday. The discount will be 40% on shoes, jewelry and clothing at both Barneys and Chanel boutiques. The discounts at Bloomingdales and Saks Fifth Avenue is 30% off retail.

    Chanel doesn’t authorize retailers to sell it’s merchandise online but we curated a selection of pictures sent to us from various sales people and snapped some of our own. You can browse the pictures here or scroll through some unofficial online items. We are awaiting intelligence from Bergdorfs.

    If you desire a particular item, we suggest contacting a reliable sales person. Last season, was exceptionally difficult for Chanel lovers because very few bags styles went on sale. This season’s sale list includes a very nice assortment of Chanel jewelry. The next markdown usually happens pretty quickly and the discount ranges from 50% to 60% off. Stay tuned for updates.

    Take note, Barneys is offering an extra 20% off all sale items, which brings the total discount  to 50% off. Loubouitn and Chanel are excluded in that promo but there is still a lot of great temptation.

    Bergdorf Goodman: Paul 347-504-3269
    Hirshleifers: Tova 516-627-3566
    Barneys: Instagram DM Artie
    Saks Fifth Avenue: Tirtza 917-544-2987
    Bloomingdales: Dean 646-537-5995
    Jeffery’s:z Kenya 212-206-1272

    Chanel Fashion Jewelry (Chanel Boutique; Chicago)

    Bergdorf Goodman


    Bloomingdales

    50% off at Saks (limited sizes)

    Saks Fifth Avenue

    Barneys

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    Louboutin at Bergdorf Goodman

    The Louboutin markdown is slated to officially kick off on Friday but stores have been allowing customers to presale purchases. We already did an extensive investigation of the sale styles at Barneys, which will be 40% off but was wowed by the selection at Bergdorf Goodman.

    The discount at Bergdofs is just 30% off but the store has many styles that aren’t carried at Barneys and have a lot more inventory and sizes than available at the designer’s boutique. You can click here to see all the styles that will be included in the Bergdorfs sale. Some highlights include, our favorite Moulamax low boots that will be $685 from nearly $1000. Once du Desert pumps are classic with a twist and come to $625 from $895. (Click here for pictures.)

    Louboutin fans will probably be most excited about the sale assortment of sneakers. There are these rainbow spiked sneakers that come to $740 from $1045, fully spiked Roller Boat sneakers that are about $900 from $1300 and full bedazzled Roxxxy sneakers are $1400 from nearly $2000.

    The sale is slated to go live in stores and online on Friday. We suggest keeping an eye on the site and swiveling back and forth between Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. (Click here to see pictures from in the store.)

    Bergdorf Goodman
    Shoes: (text) Paul 347-504-3269

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    Madison Ave Sale-ing: Balenciaga, McQueen, Pucci, Stella & Lanvin

    It couldn’t have been a more perfect day to sale down Madison Avenue. The bright sun, changing leaves and ubiquitous sales make it ideal conditions to browse, shop and absorb all the beauty of luxury fashion.

    Today, we collected markdown intelligence from some key Madison Avenue boutiques. The best part is that the weather is supposed to remain cooperative through the weekend. That means holiday shopping will be that more enjoyable.

    Take note, most stores have officially started sale season. Discounts range from 30% to 50% off. Some boutiques are offering even better pricing than the department stores. Keep an eye out, the Chanel sale will begin in mid-December. Golden Goose and Mr. & Mrs. Italy claim they will not have any markdowns. (We’ll see about that.) See below for details and head to the jump for pictures of our favorite sale items.

    Be sure to follow along on Instagram and Twitter for pictures and real-time updates.

    Alexander McQueen
    Expect to snag a discount of 40% off at the McQueen boutique. Shoes and bags are discounted the same amount. We were most taken by the luscious shearling-lined leather coats and jackets. We also loved this collection for these of hardware. Grummets and d-rings add a great edge to what could otherwise be a flat collection.
    Erik
    212-645-1797

    Balenciaga
    Who is gaga for Balenciaga? Clearly everyone. The discounts range from 30% to 50% off. The problem is that the boutique sales people can’t really tell you which shoe styles are marked down or the prices. Sizes are also sketchy. Clearly this floral print Knife pump is discounted 50% but we were told that there weren’t any pumps included in the markdown. It’s better to stick to the bags, which are much more straight forward. Be on the look out for the small selection of Graffiti City Bags. They are from the new Spring collection and not on sale but they will be sold out in a flash. Production is really tight and it’s currently the hottest bag on the market.
    Ian 212-328-1671

    Emilio Pucci
    You can soak in all the colorful drama of Pucci’s mid-century colorful print at 40% off. Bags, shoes and jewelry are also discounted 40%. We always love Pucci’s bright solid coats that are trimmed with big fox collars. Online at Saks, you can find some swim suits that are discounted 50% and perfect for winter vacation.
    Ivana 212-230-1135

    Stella McCartney
    You’ll find clothing discounted 50% and shoes and bags marked down by 40%. The bag selection isn’t terrific in the store. You should head online to see a better assortment. The boutique has an especially great selection of coats and the markdown tops any department store. We love this long check grey coat that’s reduced to $900 from $1800 and platform star sneakers are always classic ($540 from $900).
    Dana 786-797-5850

    Lanvin
    Clothing, shoes, jewelry and most bags are discounted 50% at Lanvin. It’s hard to find any rays of sunshine within this collection. If you are a sneaker fan there are lots from which to choose. Most styles are on sale for about $300 from $600. This tailored print coat is quite eye-catching.
    Devon 646-439-0380

    Stella McCartney Sale Bags

    Pucci

    Pucci

    Pucci

    Lanvin

    Lanvin

    Lanvin

    Lanvin

    Balenciaga

    Balenciaga

    Balenciaga

    Graffiti Bags not on sale

    Balenciaga

    Balenciaga

    McQueen

    McQueen

    McQueen

    McQueen

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    Christian Louboutin Presale

    Many stores have started their sales on contemporary and luxury designer merchandise prior to Thanksgiving. Christian Louboutin remains one of those brand’s that trails behind the regular markdown schedule. It’s always a big mystery as to when Louboutin will begin their sale.

    Wonder no more! Presale has started at Barneys, Bergdorf and Saks. The sale will open to the public on December 1. The first markdown discount at Barneys is 40% off the markdown at Saks and Bergdorf is 30%. We got our hands on the confidential lists from each store.

    Highlights include, suede spike pumps that come to $657 from about $1100, sequin sneakers are $600 from $1000, glitter slippers are also $480 from $795 and floral print velvet Moulamax boots are $675 from $1100. (Links are in the jump.)

    The sale will even include lots of basic styles like these Pagalle Follies in velvet and these basic black pumps with a leather pom-pom. There are also lots of sneakers and flats like these sparkle mid-tops and this lace sneaker.

    You can click on the jump to get links to most of the items that will be available during in the markdown. We suggest you contact your Barneys Louboutin sales person right away to begin presaling the 40% off discount. Online shoppers would be wise to purchase now and call for a price adjustment after checking out.

    The markdown at the Louboutin boutique is also 40% but customer service is a disaster. We like to stick  with the department stores unless a preferred style is already sold out.

    Contacts:

    Barneys
    Artie: aimshinesky@barneys.com

    Bergdorf Goodman
    Shoes: (text) Paul 347-504-3269

    Saks Fifth Avenue
    Contact: Fifth Avenue Club (Eric) 212-753-4000

    Louboutin Uptown:
    Marina 212-396-1884

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    A Guide to the Best Markdowns: Saks vs Barneys vs Bergdorfs

    Almost all of the seasonal merchandise in department stores are on sale. At most of our local shopping destinations, fall and winter clothing is discounted 40% off but the prices of shoes and handbags vary greatly.

    Below is a comparison chart of Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue. Take note that no stores are discounting Chanel, Dior, Louboutin or Celine. If you’re looking for Balenciaga or Valentino Bergdorfs has the best selection but Barneys has the best prices.

    Here is your discount cheat sheet:

    Contacts:
    Barneys
    David- barneysshoeman@gmail.com

    Bergdorf Goodman
    Handbags & Accessories: Janet_Paszkiewicz@bergdorfgoodman.com
    Shoes: Paul_Passarelli@bergdorfgoodman.com

    Saks Fifth Avenue
    Contact: Fifth Avenue Club (Eric) 212-753-4000

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    The Best of Cyber Monday

    Chances are that you’ve been shopping or browsing online and offline all weekend. Nonetheless, marketers sill insist that the shopping continues full force though Cyber Monday.

    Chuckle as you might, people are clicking and buying more than they are cruising actual stores. Some of the discounts aren’t as good as they were over the weekend but some are even better. Be careful, impulse can easily overcome Monday morning shoppers. And whatever you do, don’t forget to use the discount code.



    ASOS//Cyber Monday 30% off everything
    DATE: Until 11.28
    CODE: EPIC30
    Over/Under Black Friday: Same
    Standout Item: Silver puffer $89 from $127

    BaubleBar// Save 35% off everything
    Date: Until 11.29
    CODE: CYBER35
    OVER/UNDER Black Friday: Discount has gone from 30% to 35% off everything.
    STANDOUT Item: Oversized gold plated hoop earrings $48 from $68

    Bandier // 25% off Sitewide
    DATE: Until 11.27
    CODE: No Code
    OVER/UNDER Black Friday: Same
    STANDOUT Item: Koral leggings $71 from $120

    French Connection//40% off Everything, 50% Off full price
    DATE: Through 11.28
    CODE: FCBF40 or FCxLTK
    OVER/UNDER Black Friday: Full price 50% off is a new addition for Cyber Monday
    STANDOUT Item: Fairy Dust sequined dress $199 from $399

    J.Crew//40% off plus 10% off until 12pm EST on Cyber Monday
    Date: 11/27 12pm EST
    CODE: THANKU
    OVER/UNDER Black Friday: Extra 10% off for Cyber Monday
    Standout Item: Kid’s Van’s Snoopy sneakers $27 from $50

    TheOutnet// Final Clearance Sale Extra 50% Off
    DATE: TBD
    CODE: No Code
    OVER/UNDER Black Friday: Same
    STANDOUT Item: Alexander Wang platforms $165 from $750

    MyThereasa// Up to 50% off, Extra 30% Off
    Date: TBD
    CODE: BLACK30
    OVER/UNDER Black Friday: Same
    STANDOUT Item: Isabel Marant pumps $450 from $625

    Nordstrom//Extra 20% off select sale merchandise
    DATE: Until 11.28
    CODE: None
    OVER/UNDER Black Friday: Same
    STANDOUT Item: Girl’s Uggs $69 from $129

    StyleBop// Save 25% off full price merchandise
    DATE: Until 11.28
    OVER/UNDER Black Friday: Same
    CODE: SAVE25
    STANDOUT Item: No21 Velvet Slip-ons $280 from $375

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    What We Really Bought on Black Friday

    Are Black Friday deals really that good? Eh, kind of.

    We find that holiday hype and the pent up frustration from family overtime, drives much of our consumerism. After investigating the purchases of friends, family, along with our personal shopping, we began to see some trends.

    One is that most of what we really bought on Black Friday were minor purchases. There was no extravagant jewelry, no cars, no mega-expensive handbags. Another theme is that people seemed to purchase the items they needed and were holding back to buy. The third, and final observation, is that Starbucks was consistently more crowded than most any store. People are spending more time browsing in shops and shopping online.

    Milly high-wasted dress pants ($310 from $400 or buy Gilt credits for more than 50% off): Incredibly flattering and versatile. Plan on pairing them with Frame gold high-neck blouse($300). Just waiting for the top to go on sale.

    Gucci Jordaan Loafers ($695): The last pair in my size that hasn’t been price hiked to $730.

    Precious Moment girl’s jacket ($196 from $280): She needed a new jacket and this brand is priced much higher in US stores.

    Girl’s J. Crew Coat ($82 from $138): She likes the stars.

    Mr & Mrs. Italy fur lined boots ($336 from $480): I fell in love with them while writing this post. This can be a dangerous job.

    Eye charm necklace ($55 from $102): Needed to stock up on some girl’s birthday gifts.

    Celine-esque white pumps ($120 from $150): They aren’t practice enough to spend lots of money and I really loved the heel on this version.

    Diptyque Scented Oval (5 for $190 from $240) : Always a welcomed holiday gift.

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