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    Exclusive Chanel & Hermes Sale



    Looking for a great deal on a Chanel or Hermes bag? 


    A Modern Take is hosting an online Instagram sale that starts right now. The shopping event includes a great assortment of new and preowned designer bags by Chanel, Hermes, Celine and more.  Click here to to watch a stream of available merchandise and you can email
    amoderntake@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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    The IT-it: Skiwear Jumps Off the Lift

    The handbag market has reached a tipping point where $3000 bags have become a bore. The newest status luxury item is outerwear but the best part is that prices are still quite affordable.

    Those living in cold weather climates wear heavy coats and jackets for almost five months straight.  Now more than ever, fashion customers are demanding items that provide performance as well as fashion. Moncler and Canada Goose have heard the cries of consumers and grown exponentially.

    More designers are beginning to take note and are enticing woman with a variety of colorful and dramatic winter jackets spanning from Balenciaga’s oversized quilted shell to Perfect Moment’s retro designs. Some big hits of the season include, Stella McCartney’s oversized denim jacket, Fendi‘s monster collection and Dsquared2 who has introduced a full assortment of ski items including, boots, pants and accessories.

    If you are entranced by Perfect Moment’s form and function, you should shop around. We found that Matchesfashion retails the brand for about 30% less than NetAPorter. This red, white and blue jacket is $311 on Matches but $420 on NAP. Ski pants are $400 on NAP and just $300 on Matches.

    See! It always pays to shop around.

    Gift Ideas: The Best Holiday Beauty Sets

    The holiday season is always an exciting time to shop. If you’re a beauty addict it’s even better. Cosmetic, fragrance and beauty companies always put together the most value packed gift packages during the holiday season.

    This is an opportune time to try something new or stock up on the items you love.
    Below are some of our favorite beauty packages that you can buy as gifts or beautify yourself:

    Marc Jacobs Five Piece Mini Lipsticks $49
    No Angel (apricot nude)
    Slow Burn (creamy nude rose)
    OH Miley! (strawberry spice)
    Miss Scarlet (deep ruby)
    Scandal (intense plum)
    VALUE: $82

    Dior ($29.50)
    Mascara & eyeshadow combo
    VALUE: Mascara alone is usually $30

    Kevin Aucoin lip kit $48
    Lipstick, lipgloss and lip pencil
    VALUE: Lipsticks are $35, lipgloss is usually $30 and pencil is $25= $90

    Charlotte Tilbury Mini Brush Gift Set $65
    Mini Powder Brush for blusher, powder and sculpting
    Mini Blender Brush for blending eye shadow
    Mini Smudge Brush to apply eye shadow
    Mini Precision Brush for perfecting lips and eyes
    VALUE: $72

    The French Pharmacy Set $77
    Bioderma Sensibio H20
    Embryolisse Lait Crème Concentré
    Avéne Cold Cream Lip Cream
    Caudalie Beauty Elixir
    Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk
    VALUE: Business class ticket to France?

    Saint Laurent Lips & Lash Set $60
    Touche Eclat in #2 Luminous Ivory
    Volume Effet Faux Cils Baby Doll in #1 Black
    Rouge Volupte Shine Lip Color in #49 Saint Germain (mini size)
    Pink cosmetics bag
    VALUE: Mascara $32, Eclat $42…

    Makeup Forever Holiday Eye Shadow Palette on sale for $39 from $49
    VALUE: $95

    Beauty Blender $32
    Two beauty blenders
    VALUE: $40

    Pat McGrath Labs Eye Kit $60
    Pigment
    Cream
    Mehron mixing liquid
    Dual-Ended Marker in Black
    VALUE: These kits sell out too quickly to price

    Trish McEvoy the power of makeup planner collection $225
    Eye Base Essentials Bare
    24-Hour Eye Shadow And Liner Smokey Quartz
    Lash Enhancing Liquid Liner
    Lash Curling Mascara
    Instant Eye Lift Made
    Eye Brightener Shell
    Light & Lift Eye Palette
    Eye Shadow Snow
    Eye Shadow Pink
    Eye Shadow Glamorous
    Eye Shadow Pebble
    Eye Shadow Nude
    Eye Shadow Rose Quartz
    Glaze Eye Shadow Bronze Gold
    Eye Definer Blackberry Granite
    Eye Definer Paris Nights
    Translucent Finishing Powder
    Bronzer Golden
    Blush Pink Glow
    Brow Mascara Natural
    Beauty Booster Lip & Cheek Perfect Plum
    Ultra-Wear Lip Gloss Berry
    Makeup Planner
    Brush 65 Eye Blending
    Pencil Sharpener

    Gift Guide: What to Get the Trinity Girl

    New York private school girls are a most interesting specimen. They have more academic pressure than most first year med students but many are more entitled than a managing director at Goldman. To watch them in their natural habitat one only need to sip coffee at any bakery or on Madison Avenue coffee shop.

    Shopping for these girls is no easy task. The bar is high and it’s so easy to go too far. Below is a gift guide that can satisfy the private school girl– from Chapin to Columbia Prep.

    Glossier Lip Stain $18 |
    SanYes LED Sneakers $30 |
    Adidas track pants $60 |
    Mophie charging case $99
    Bose Bluetooth noise canceling headphones $299 |
    Balenciaga envelope clutch with a cross body strap $1335 |
    Bow choker necklace $28 |
    Maria Tash hoop earring $360 |
    Kenzo x HM silk dress $129

    A Closer Look at the Nordstrom Sale

    We have closely focused on the markdowns at stores in The City but that precludes one major fashion shopping destination: Nordstrom! At Nordstrom, shoppers will find lots of interesting sale items that may have already sold out at our local stores.

    Right now, Nordstrom has an amazing selection of fashion that goes way beyond Uggs and Tory Burch. Even top designer items are discounted 40%, which tops the discounts at Bergdorf Goodman and Saks. Take a look at this gloved bag from Undercover that’s $536 from almost $900, that gold and black shearling jacket from Acne is now $1800 from $3000 and Valentino lace-up ballerina flats are $536 from $900.

    Many of the most popular bags are already sold out online but there are still some good options. Here is a Chloe Hudson that’s priced at $1500 from $2250, an ornate Valentino Lock bag that’s $3100 from $5200 and a Saint Laurent wallet on a chain with studded hearts is $1200 from $1800.

    We really encourage you to explore the sale section of ‘Space’ collection that go beyond basic fashion. Included in this all-star fashion line-up are: Junya Watanabe, Simone Rocha, Mira Mikati, Ellery, Roksanda and Undercover. As part of the most recent additions for cruise we absolutely love this Mira Mikati powder blue coat, this Roksanda bell sleeve blouse and this Jiwinaia ribbon chocker ($190) that also doubles as a bracelet.

    It’s really novel to have such an offering from Nordstrom, which offers outstanding customer service and will even price match. Try getting Jeffery to price match!

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    Chanel Presale Begins

    The Chanel presale started a bit early this year– like almost everything. Right now, shoppers can begin to presale the items of their choice at various department stores and Chanel boutiques. The sale officially begins and opens to the public on Thursday, December 8.

    Discounts usually only apply to shoes, clothing and jewelry. Sometimes we find a very small assortment of small leather goods and some novelty bags from the current  season. Chanel boutiques, Barneys and Hirshleifers (great for finding sold out items) offer a 40% discount. The markdown at Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Jeffery is 30%.

    If you have something particular in mind, we suggest contacting a reliable sales person to keep an eye out for your anticipated purchase. Chanel fans will be happy to see how much is included in this season’s markdown. We love the pointy-toe mule the the pearl heel. The variety of short boots is also excellent.

    Head right this way to browse a large selection of shoes that have been flagged for markdown at various stores. Stay tuned for updates.

    Bergdorf Goodman: Doreen 347-986-9483
    Hirshleifers: Tova 516-627-3566
    Barneys: Instagram DM ArnieBNY
    Fifth Avenue Club: Eric 212-753-4000
    Jeffery: Michelle 212-206-1272

    Bergdorf Goodman

    Saks Fifth Avenue

    Barneys

    Department Store Discount Cheat Sheet

    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.

    Some boutiques are offering even lower discounts than the department stores. For instance, Lanvin and Prada are both offering customers a 50% savings. Below is a comparison chart of Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue. Take note, for a limited time Barneys is offering a  extra 10% off, which brings the total savings to about 45% off.

    Dior, Celine and Louboutin all went on sale this week. We are still waiting for Chanel to hit the markdown market. If you’re looking for something from Gianvito Rossi, you’ll need to head to Barneys where the discount is 40%. These velvet pumps are spot on for this season.

    Here is your cheat sheet. Take note, we didn’t include limited time promotions. These are ‘hard markdowns’: