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    Online Holiday Shopping Deadlines

    The holiday shopping season is quickly coming to a crescendo. Most online stores can still get your gift there in time for Christmas but it may cost you. Cabbing all over the city will cost you too. Here is your guide to getting your gift there on time. Many stores and boutiques though out the city offer messenger service. Prices tend to range from $15 to $30. Some stores will wave the fee for expensive purchases.

    Barneys
    Get it there: Next business day $20
    Deadline: 12/23 at 12:00PM EST
    Gift Wrapping: Free black box and black & white ribbon
    Discount: Up to 60%

    Bergdorf Goodman
    Get it there: Free Rush shipping with the code BGRUSH
    Deadline: 12/23 at 12:00PM EST
    Gift Wrapping: Free silver box with lavender ribbon
    Discount: Up to 60%

    Bloomingdales
    Get it there: Express delivery $13
    Deadline: 12/23 12:00PM EST
    Gift Wrapping: $5 white bottom and black top with elastic bow
    Discount: Up to 60%

    Net-a-Porter
    Get it there: Next business day $20
    Deadline: 12/23 5:30PM EST
    Gift Wrapping: Free, sale items come wrapped in tissue paper but full priced merchandise is eligible for their iconic matte black boxes
    Discount: Up to 70%

    Nordstrom
    Get it there: Free Rush
    Deadline: 12/23 12:00PM EST
    Gift Wrapping: Not available on all items but the $2 gift set includes a gift box, tissue paper, a silver ribbon and a gift tag
    Discount: Up to 60%

    Saks Fifth Avenue
    Get it there: Free shipping with the code HOLIDAY
    Deadline: 12/23 12:00PM EST
    Gift Wrapping: Free black box with snowflakes, red bottom and red ribbon
    Discount: Up to 70%

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    Proenza Schouler 50% Off

    Proenza Schouler is offering holiday shoppers a 50% savings. The discount extends to shoes and bags, which makes this the ideal place to shop for the designer’s popular PS1 and PS11 bags. The discount is also available online here.

    In the boutique we found medium PS1s in gold, berry, aqua, mustard, burgundy and red along with a few print and exotic skins. They are all about $890 from $1780. The exotic styles are more, of course. The assortment also includes mini PS11s that come in metallic pink, gold, and rose gold and are also 50% off. You can click here to see all the sale bags available at the Madison Avenue boutique.

    The markdown also includes a great assortment of shoes and clothing, like this gorgeous double breasted coat that’s $1100 from $2200,  these mid-heel ankle boots for $535 from $1070 and thigh high boots are a relative deal for $945 from $1700.

    Proenza Schouler
    822 Madison Ave @ 69th Street
    Adrian 212-585-3200


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    Department Stores: Finding the Best Discount

    There are just a few days before Christmas and there isn’t a lot of time to pick up last minute gifts. Almost all of our favorite stores have taken a second markdown. One can expect to universally save 60% on women’s clothing but if you’re in the market for shoes are bags, the discounts vary greatly.

    Below is a comparison chart of Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue. The next and final markdown usually happens mid-January.

    Here is your discount cheat sheet:

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    Bergdorf Begins Second Markdown Now

    This is a huge weekend for retailers and your last chance to finalize your holiday shopping list.  Retailers are only adding to your temptation by taking second markdowns. Bergdorf Goodman is the latest store to start promoting additional discounts.

    Handbags are now 50% off, which is excellent except the online selection isn’t very good. A Givenchy Pandora is $1100 from $2300 and a Valentino fringy shoulder bag is $939 from $1900. The shoe collection, on the other hand, is excellent. The markdown is 50% off and the selection is top-notch. Manolo fringe boots are $900 from $1900 and Tom Ford sandals are $750 from $1500. Careful, some styles like Valentino Rockstuds are still only 30% off.

    Lets sink our teeth, or wallets, into where we can find the deals. Clothing! That Dolce & Gabbana Je t’aims sweater is now $790 from $2000, a Marco de Vincenzo pleated dress is $929 from $2330 and a Donna Karan double-face cashmere coat is $1659 from $3900.

    We suggest you pounce on this second markdown right away. It’s not often that Bergdorfs goes toe-to-toe with Barneys this early in the season. (Shoe pun intended.)

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    The It-it: Sandals With Pompoms & Charms

    If you haven’t heard of Elina Linardaki’s Penny Lane sandals ($187.51) it’s a good thing because it means you’ll be the first to have them. The Greek label is quickly rising to fashion fame for their pompom and charm embellished sandals. Instagramers can’t get enough and neither can we.

    The whimsical footwear is all handcrafted by expert Greek shoemakers. Each sandal is uniquely outfitted with friendship bracelets, turquoise, stones, tassels and pompoms. It’s almost as if they were designed specifically for fantasy vacations.

    Elina Linardaki’s sandals can be found on Etsy but shipping takes a bit of time. Those who need their fix before schools let out can head to the Muzungu Sisters pop-up, which is open until December 19 at 402 West 13th Street.

    These sandals are on the must-have list for anyone traveling to a warm weather climate for holidays. That includes most anywhere south of Miami–Rivera Maya, St. Barths, Anguilla et al. We only hope to wear out our first pair before Hampton weekends return.

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    Barneys Takes Their Second Markdown

    Barneys started their second markdown today online and in stores. Most sale merchandise is now 60% off. There is still a wide assortment of fall/winter shoes, bags and ready-to-wear. Another markdown may come but most of the stuff you want will be gone by then.

    The Barneys markdown is great because it includes an impressive assortment of shoes and bags too. A Valentino embroidered evening bag is $1760 from $4400 and a Givenchy bucket bag is $1000 from $2500. Among the shoes there is Fendi knee-high boots that are $620 from $1550, Manolo Blank lace-up sandals are $400 from $1000 and Nicholas Kirkwood pearl platforms are also $400 from $1000.

    Among the clothing we found a full length Lanvin cape for $1350 from $3365, an Isabel Marant pink cable knit sweater is $140 from $360, a Stella McCartney bow dress is $900 from $2300  and an Emanuel Ungaro black and white blouse is $400 from $1000.

    There will be one more markdown before the season comes to a close but there are usually not many desirable options. Shop now for the prime assortment, shop later for the irresistible prices.

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    Need it Now: Last Minute Gift Ideas

    We are in the homestretch of holiday gift buying season. For those who have planned and already wrapped everything with a four layer bow– good for you. For those who are still struggling to come up with the perfect gift idea– maybe we can help. Below is a gift idea for every type.

    Shipping is currently free from most sites but if you wait until next week, you might end up spending more on cabbing around town (or shipping) than on the gift. We suggest you get to it …Now!

    Decor crazed:
    Objecto H$ Humidifer with Aroma Theropy $170

    Your mom said I can’t buy you a Sagway:
    Dino Pet: Micro Aquarium $69

    My banker buddy wants to get his girlfriend an It-Bag:
    Valentino Rocklock shoulder bag $2345

    How about a nice cashmere sweater:
    360Cashmere Skull sweater $276

    We are all pitching in for grandma:
    Gucci belt $420

    My accountant really saved me this year:
    Rimowa multi wheel carry-on $525

    Aunt Freda loves perfume:
    Rose de Grasse $185

    Hipster New Mom:
    PiccoliNY Hot Dog Pretzel NY Baseball Tee $35

    American Girl is a cult:
    Corolle Les Classiques $70

    My boyfriend must stop wearing a backpack:
    Mandarina Duck computer briefcase $345

    Cosmetic junkie:
    Charlotte Tilbury book of makeup $200

    She wants Louboutins: 

    So Kate $675

    She Wants Louboutins but she is just 14:
    Louboutin lipstick $90

    They love to travel but shop too much: 
    Brics foldable duffle $125

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    Shopbop Extra 25% Off Sale

    Just in time for the last minute holiday rush, Shopbop is offering an extra 20% off sale items. The extra discount brings the ultimate markdown up to 80% off. Just use the code BONUS25 at checkout.

    Browsing through the 70% off section, which is final sale, we found a Jason Wu cocktail dress for $1100 from $5000. (Perhaps it was priced too high to begin with?) A J. Mendal dress is $500 from about $2200.  Moving up the discount food chain to 60% off, there is a Kara Ross cheeky clutch that comes to $450 from $1500 or a Kitty design pouch which is $120 from $425. A JW Anderson shirtdress is $210 from $710.

    The sale is only for three days and ends on Thursday at midnight. The discount promotion is also a great opportunity to pick up last minute gifts. Second-day shipping is free if you have Amazon Prime. Frends headphones, Holly Dyment’s 18K gold and diamond lip ring, a mini Eames chair, and an MCM passport holder are just a few of our favorite gift ideas. You can scroll through the slideshow above to see more of our favorite sale items and gift picks.

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