Sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue

The holiday season is in its full glory of twinkle and splendor. Saks Fifth Avenue inspired me to get into the spirit with a few new fashion items to spice up the festivities. What’s even better is that now through Dec 16 you can save $50 off every $200 you spend; up to $500 in savings. You can also save 15% off select beauty items. Just use the code at DECGETSF  at checkout. Check out some of our favorite looks below and click over to Saks to see what more you can find.

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G&B Negozi has boutiques located throughout Northern Italy and Spain. The online store carries an excellent edit from our favorite luxury fashion designers. Prices are often a lot less expensive than what you would find shopping at local stores in the US. Online shoppers can benefit from extra savings because there are no taxes or duties. What’s even better is that the store just started a promotion where you can an additional 20% off sale items. You can access the promotional edit here for women and here for men. Use the code: MADISONx20 at checkout to engage the savings on the sale edit. Be on the lookout for super savings from Valentino, Chloe, and Givenchy.

The old adage is that it’s better to give than to receive but who says you can’t enjoy both? A gift is exponentially better when it is accompanied by thoughtfulness. A thoughtful gift gives the recipient permission to relax, feel joy, and indulge in the experience of being doted upon.

My annual reminder: Whatever he buys you– don’t return it! Once you return enough gifts he will feel defeated and stop buying them. Keep it– even if it’s too expensive, not the right color, or completely not to your taste. If it’s actually that bad, secretly return it but never let him know.

The same rule goes for your children. Give them the opportunity to enjoy the experience of giving even if it means wearing it just once and hiding it for the rest of your days.

So, we present the definitive gift guide on getting it right so that she wears it often, loves it, and cherishes it forever. (As if that actually exists.) Just in case, always shop where purchases can be returned for a full refund, and never throw out the receipt.

Nordstrom started lots of new markdowns on designer brands. Starting today, you can save 40% off  Gucci, Saint Laurent, and
Valentino. There are so many great classic styles from each brand that it’s almost hard to sort through it all. If only we could all buy everything we wanted! Below is a an assortment of some of our favorite new sale pieces. They are starting to sell out, so have. a quick look. I also suggest you take a screen shot of anything you are considering. There is always a possibility it will sell out and you can always to ro reference the sale in the future. Have fun!

Sponsored by Neiman Marcus

It’s officially the holiday season, which means it’s the exact right time to add some fresh glamour to your look. Neiman Marcus is currently offering up to $200 off and triple points on qualifying purchases. Use the code DECGIFT at checkout to engage the savings. The promotion is live now but only runs through 12/10. Click here to access the full selection.

New York private school girls are the most interesting specimen. They have more academic pressure than most first-year law students but many are more entitled than a Goldman senior VP. You can pick a random weeknight and observe them in their natural habitat at Nobu57 or Cipriani.

Shopping for these girls is no easy task. She has a charge account at Butterfield’s and Knicks courtside seats. The bar is high but taking a step off the deep end of restraint is easier than … Serena van der Woodson. Below is a gift guide that can satisfy the private school girl, from Chapin to Columbia Grammar.

It’s time to get serious about holiday gifting. Thanking your business partners is one of the most complicated giftings of the season. Your presents need to represent the ethos of your company and appropriately show gratitude to those who support you throughout the year.

It’s also important not to go overboard, you don’t want your gift to seem like a bribe. On the flip side, you don’t want to send a gift a fruit basket to someone who entrusts you with a mega-size portfolio or trusted you to list their $30-million brownstone.

Below are a few ideas to thank your customers and business partners. As for employees, everyone appreciates cash.

Sale season is starting to get interesting. Ssense took lots of second markdowns on designer fashion. The savings now exceeds 50% off on many items. The best part is that these discounts are public and open to all. We found lots of great deals on Givenchy, Valentino, Courreges and more. Check out some of our most recent finds below.