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    This Week’s Best Sample Sales

    There are so many sample sales scheduled that shopping starts to feel like a big decision rather than a leisurely activity. To help you sort through the madness, we put together a list of this week’s sales that we think are worthy of your holiday season effort. Let us know if you think we missed anything spectacular.

    Assouline
    This is the perfect opportunity to perfectly top off your coffee table or book shelf. Assouline is renowned for publishing the most fashionable art books. Prices will be discounted to 70% off retail and we are sure this will be a great place to score holiday gifts or.
    Through Thursday, December 3rd
    10am—6pm daily
    601 W 26th St (btwn 11th & 12 Ave), Suite 303

    Ramy Brook
    There’s nothing like supporting one of our own. Ray Brook is known for her ‘effortless’ uptown casual.   Discounts on women’s apparel will be priced up to 70% off. At the designer’s last sale we found rompers for $115, dresses for $145 and leather jackets for $325 from $795
    Through Thursday, December 3rd
    10am—5pm daily
    231 W 39th St (btw 7th & 8th Ave), Suite 728

    Lisa Perry
    Get your mod on. Lisa Perry’s sample sale, at her Madison Avenue boutique, will include production pieces and samples for women and girls priced up to 75% off. We are told that a neon Wow dress will be $477 from $795 and a Wow sweater will be $327 from $545. We suggest heading to the sale early and browsing the sample rack where prices, in the past, have started at just $30.
    Thursday, December 3rd through Monday, December 7th
    10am—7pm daily
    988 Madison Ave (btwn 76th & 77th St.)
    212-431-7467

    Eddie Borgo
    Expect to find discounts on women’s jewelry and accessories. At the last sale, prices started at just 30% off on the first day but additional markdowns were taken until prices reached 90% off. This is one of those sale where you will want to wait. If you’re not up for playing get-the-best-price game, head to TheOutnet where Eddie Borgo jewelry is now discounted up to 70%.
    Friday, December 4th through Saturday, December 5th
    Fri 8am—8pm, Sat 10am—6pm
    204 Elizabeth St (btwn Prince and Spring St), 2nd floor

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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, we are a stickler to tradition. 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.

    Amuze// Cyber Monday save an additional 15% off Chanel & Louboutin and 30% on designer clothing, shoes, bags and accessories, plus free shipping.
    DATE: Until 11.30
    CODE: BLACKFRIDAY

    ASOS//Cyber Monday U.S. 30% off everything
    DATE: Until 11.30
    CODE: BLESSED

    Bergdorf Goodman// Extra 20% off sale merchandise from 5F (Contemporary Collection)
    DATE: Until 11.30

    Diane Von Furstenberg // 25% off sitewide
    DATE: Until 11.30
    CODE: CYBER25

    Forzieri// 20% off orders of $250+ and more
    DATE: Until 12.3, 20% off orders of $250+
    CODE: use code CYBERFZ1, Get 25% OFF orders of $450+ / use code CYBERFZ2, Get 30% OFF orders of $750+ / use code CYBERFZ3

    Gilt City// Save 20%
    DATE: 12.1

    Luisaviaroma// 20% off extra discount on sale items
    DATE: Until 11.30
    CODE: BFR20

    Molton Brown// Save 25% off your order
    Expires: Until 11.30
    CODE: MBEVENTUS

    Nordstrom//Extra 20% off select sale merchandise
    DATE: Until 11.30

    YSL Beauty// 20% off orders of %75 or more
    Date: Until 11.30

    Yoox // Cyber Monday Extra 25% off + Free Shipping
    DATE: Until 11.30

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    Thanksgiving: Feast On This Designer Sale

    Once the Tryptophan sets in, it’s time to get comfortable and start shopping. There’s so many stores and so little patience. For the beast designer deals head this way to Amuze where you will find the most exclusive fashion designers– Louboutin, Chanel, Valentino– and prices up to 90% off retail. The inventory includes items for men, women and children.

    Lets take a look at some of the highlights: Right now, the entire Christian Louboutin and Chanel collections are discounted an extra 15%. These Chanel heels come to about $425 from $875. Louboutin Follies Cabo pumps are about $660 from $1395.

    Among the bags, which are an additional 30% off, we found this Valentino studded bag is about $1300 from $4745, a Saint Laurent Lutetia Flap clutch is $350 from $995 and this Gucci tote for $700 from $1930. In addition, the site also includes a variety of handbags, shoes, accessories and clothing from Wolford, Alexander McQueen, Tory Burch, Miu Miu and more.

    Seems good? We agree. But the deal gets better. For Black Friday, Amuze will continually add new inventory and items will be priced even better. Shipping is even free.

    So, gobble … gobble… gobble and rest assured that this type of of consumption will not add a millimeter to your waiste line.

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    Where to Shop on Black Friday

    This week, the biggest friends and family event is Thanksgiving. The difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday are almost indistinguishable. There are great deals whether you’re looking for the excitement of crowds or prefer to shop solo from your computer. Below are our top picks for Black Friday but rest assured that the deals are almost identical if you are shopping online.

    Saks Fifth Avenue
    Prices for the shopping extravaganza will be reduced up to 60% off if you can get to the store before noon. (The discount is available online now.) An Alice & Olivia print skirt is $120 from almost $300 and Alexander Wang wedges are $260 from $650. Just a warning, the early Saks crowd can be overwhelming. This is a great time to shop for beauty items. Right now you can get a $25 gift card for every $100 you spend. Just remember to use the code BEAUTY at checkout.

    Gap/Banana Republic/Athleta
    Stock up on all your basics and hats, gloves and pajamas for the kids. Everything is 50% off in honor of Black Friday. Women’s denim jacket is $35 from $90 and girl’s pom-pom hat is $10 from $20. Banana is offering 50% off sweaters and an extra 40% off already reduced items. Athleta is offering 20% off through Monday.

    Uniqlo
    It’s hard to list out which items are the best deals because there are so many. Here is a laundry list of our favorites: Ultra Light Down jackets for your entire family (women’s now $50 from $80). The Carine [Roitfeld) blazer is very nicely constructed and is reduced to $120 from $150 and cashmere sweaters are reduced to $50 from $80. Shipping is free and online shoppers save $15 for every $100 they spend.

    Nordstrom
    Designer discounts are up to 40% off and there is an extra 25% off sale items. Take note that the Nordstrom collaboration pop-up with Opening Ceremony is now live/open. There are no discounts but the collection is stocked with great gift items. Lots are bound to go on sale but it’s always nice to start stalking what you want early.

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    Saks Pre-Sale Begins With Crazy Bag Discounts

    The Saks Fifth Avenue pre-sale for Black Friday is officially underway. The big news is that a huge assortment of bags are included in the sale. Saint Laurent bags are reduced 30%, Valentino and Gucci bags are discounted 40% and Prada bags are 50% off this season.

    Don’t miss a sale or a markdown. Be sure to follow along on Instagram and Twitter. 

    Among the discounted Valentino bags included in the sale is the Rocklock Micro Multicolor Camouflage that’s $1257 from almost $2100, a clutch in the same pattern comes to $387 from $645 and the My Rockstud Single-Handle Satchel is $1827 from $3045.

    Among the Prada sale bags are the Saffiano Double-Zip in Navy for $1215 from $2430, the Daino tote in cream, blue, grey, red and navy is $800 from $1600 and the City Sport Shopper in red, white or blue is $925 from $1650.

    Heading over to the houses of Gucci and Saint Laurent the stock lists are extensive. A black or red Gucci Interlocking shoulder bag is $925 from $1550 in the small version or $1350 from $2100 in the larger size. The Gucci Soho Shoulder Bag is on sale in almost every color variation and is $990 from $1625.

    There aren’t any Saint Laurent Sac du Jours included in the Saks sale but there are lots of other good options. The Universite Medium Patchwork Reptile-Embossed Leather Crossbody is $1400 from almost $2000 and a Y Chain leather wallet is $945 from $1350.

    Take note that the Gucci bags are final sale. Most shoes in the shoe department are discounted 30% but the Valentino sale assortment is 40% off. Designer clothing is on sale for 40% off. Customers can begin taking home their pre-sales Wednesday.

    Lauren_Milstein@s5a.com
    Shane_Sweeney@s5a.com

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    Net-a-Porter Sale Begins Up to 50% Off

    Net-a-Porter just set live their first holiday season promotion. Even though this isn’t the ‘real’ markdown there are some really interesting finds.

    Head this way to see the bags on sale. This Tony the Tiger Anya Hindmarch is half-off and comes to just $600, an uncharacteristically classic Charlotte Olympia leather tote is $1800 from almost $3000, a Chloe Faye in python for $2660 and a Nancy Gonzalez red croc tote is $1895.

    Among the clothing is a large assortment discounted 50%. Here’s a Tod’s black-and-white sweater for $650, a Marcus Lupfer sweater is $205 and a Peter Pilot coat for $300. This Simone Rocha embroidered dress is really quite striking.

    Head this way for your Aquazzara lace-ups for 50% off or Gianvito Rossi shoes shoes in a similar style. Nude Lanvin wedges are over here for $345.

    Last season, the real sale went live December 1. We would suggest snatching up anything you see now that’s 50% off and then continuing to stalk the items you covet from this season.

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    Gifts for the Woman That’s All IT

    Here are a few gift ideas even the most jaded woman won’t shear at. As always, we suggest you hold on to the receipt. And PS, feel free to forward these ideas if you know someone you know needs some “guidance.”

    Fendi Baguette Monster Clutch ($1550) Aquazura Pointed Toe Flats ($675)
    Louboutin Lipstick ($90)
    Valentino Garden Print Boots ($1496 on sale soon)
    Dolce & Gabbana Child’s Print Skirt ($1695 selling out)
    Roaches Embellished Shoes $1526
    Maiyet Peython Mini-Tote ($1395)
    Nicopanda Ruffled Skirt ($300)
    Valentino Coat ($5290)

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