Skip to content
June 7, 2020
Weekend Shopping: Impulses & Obsessions
Update: Blue & Cream is hosting a sale where all Golden Goose sneakers are 40% off. Use the code GG40 to engage the discount.
I remember having a teacher who would never say it's been "a bad day" or "a hard day" because she believed that every day was a blessing. A "challenging day" would be referred to as simply "A Day." I think it's fair to say we've had "A Week."
We are living through what is likely to become the most remarkable moments of our lives. We are collectively scared and confused. Regardless of politics, it's important to be kind, generous, and compassionate. When we can check all those boxes, progress begins.
Today, Target launched a trio of designer collaborations: LoveShackFancy, Cushnie, and Lisa Marie Fernandez. Here is a white linen blend dress from Lisa Marie that's $60, and a cotton floral print dress from LoveShack for $50. I always suggest looking closely at fabric content when shopping for budget-priced designer collaborations. Items made with natural fibers may cost a bit more but they will wear better over time.
If you're looking for some bonafide designer finds, check out Coltori boutique where you can save 20% off with the code DEALMOON20. The savings become extra-large on top of the euro-dollar savings. The Saint Laurent LE 61 is $662 from $995 US and a YSL canvas tote is $840 from $1600 US. There is also a Bottega Jodie bag that's $1900 from $2800 US. I also spotted these Bottega Lido heels on Cettire for $975 from $1250 US, a mini-pouch is $1020 from $1390 US and a mini Jodie is $1310 from $1720.
My favorite find of the week was Manolo Blahnik shoes that were discounted to 60% off this week at Nordstrom. There are still plenty of good styles available. Suede BB heels are $266 from $665 and floral print heels are $280 from $700. You can read the full post here. The Louboutin shoes mentioned in the post were pulled from the Saks sale but will be available again on June 10.
The Shopbop extra 25% off promotion ends Saturday night. Use the code JUNE25 at checkout to engage the savings. A mini dress from SEA is $255 from $365 and Rosie Assoulin ankle bracelets are $24 from $60. You can see more of my favorites in the Shopbop post.
The MyTheresa sale started this week with discounts of up to 50% off. A Balmain tank is $276 and an Isabel Marant sweatshirt is $231 from $330. Here is the post from earlier this week. Balenciaga items didn't convert over to the public sale.
The Stuart Weitzman sample sale is still going strong and all shoes and boots are under $200. Suede stretch boots are $170 from $575 and nude ankle-strap sandals are $150 from $400. Click over to the blog post for more details and finds.
The Net-A-Porter sale started for select VIP shoppers. It will be a little over a week until the sale goes public for all. This week we should start seeing some second markdowns begin. We wouldn't be surprised if we saw some good Gucci items hit the sale racks.
Until next week... same time, same place?
...
June 4, 2020
MyTheresa Private Sale
I am often asked about MyTheresa and its roll with Neiman Marcus. The online luxury site was started in Munich, Germany in 2006. The site was acquired by Neiman Marcus in 2014. Late last year, Neiman Marcus was accused by its creditors of attempting to secretly transfer the lucrative MyTheresa asset into the hands of its private equity group.
The transfer to new ownership blocked creditors from making claims on the asset during bankruptcy. Just this week, Neiman Marcus was accused of inaccurately disclosing assets. You can read the full story here.
MyTheresa is always a little slower on markdowns than many other luxury retailers but the discounts are coming. This week, MyTheresa started a private sale and MadSpy readers can access it now with this link.
The markdown is 30% off on most items and the assortment includes a variety of designers including, Balenciaga, Balmain, and Versace. Some standout items include Balenciaga heels are $630 from $900, a Balmain cropped tee is $200 from $300 and a Versace dress is about $1300 from $1925.
This sale opens to the public on Friday. MyTheresa will likely follow this up with a promotion and then another markdown. It's hard to grab them but the deals on MyTheresa can get very good. You can be sure we will be sleeping with one eye open.
...
June 2, 2020
Shopbop: Extra 25% Off Sale
It's been more than a moment since there has been a good Shopbop sale but the time has come. Right now you can save an extra 25% off sale merchandise with code JUNE25. The extra discount brings the ultimate markdown to about 85% off on a few of the most reduced items.
This is a great time to grab a new something for your Summer wardrobe-- shorts, sandals, or sunnies. We suggest starting your browsing through the small 70% off section. It's all final sale but the prices are right to take the risk. We spotted Lee Mathews paper bag-tie shorts that come to $75 from $350 and Kate Spade star earrings are $33 from $150.
Outside the most reduced items, we spotted a minidress from Sea for $190 from $365, Off-White sneakers for $272 from $605, Versace palm print leggings for $350 from $625, and a Zimmerman romper is $240 from $530.
The sale is one of the really good Shopbop sales but it will only a few days. The promotion ends Saturday at midnight (PT). This is the best deal you can expect, outside of Shopbop's friends and family sale. If you ask us, it seems like a good opportunity to celebrate the warmer weather months....
June 1, 2020
MadSpy Elite Verified Stylists & Personal Shoppers
Mad-Spy Elite is a consortium of the world’s most sought after personal shoppers and stylists. Shoppers can access various professionals and also take advantage of unprecedented access and assorted perks from retailers that are exclusively reserved for our members.
Below is a list of MadSpy Elite verified shoppers. (Are you a personal shopper or stylist? You can register here. )
Shop Thing
@shopthinglive
Email: Tools@shopthing.com
Specialty: Live shopping designer deals and more
Girl Professional Luxe
@girlprofessionalluxe
Specialty: Designer deals sourcing
Note: Currently accepting appointments for shopping the Hermes Sale on LI.
Christel Langué
@ChristelMichelle
Specialty: Fashion styling and sample sale personal shopping
Note: Currently taking appointments to shop the Hermes Sale on LI
Raquel Amar
@mealinganddealing
Specialty: Discounter and sample sale personal shopping
My Shopping Maide
@shoppingmaidee
shoppingmaide@gmail.com
Specialty: Luxury goods personal shopping
Styled by Amanda
@styled.by.amandab
Specialty: Head-to-toe styling and designer sourcing
Sarah Granetz
@lavieestmusique
Specialty: Men's and woman's personal shopper with emphasis on petite and plus size shopping...
June 1, 2020
Sales: Burberry, Mansur Gavriel and Stuart Weitzman
In lieu of our normal Madison Avenue crawl, we are digging into brand markdowns. The sale sections of Burberry, Mansur Gavriel, and Stuart Weitzman are definitely worth the scroll.
Burberry launched it's outlet online. Most of the discounts range from 40% to 80% off. The selection is great but some of the discounts aren't where we want them to be. There are some standouts that are worth buying now including, this sleeveless dress that's $253 from $1250, a classic plaid check shirt that's $224 from $350, and a cashmere-lined down coat with a fur collar for $870 from $3100.
The Stuart Weitzman "sample sale" contains a variety of shoes that are all priced under $200. These low-heel suede stretch boots $170 from $575, low stacked heel sandals are $160 from $450, and the classic nude ankle strap sandal is $150 from $400. A lot of the selection is comprised of winter styles but the prices are good enough to entice you to stock up now and save them for later.
Over at Mansur Gavriel the discounts are 30% to 50% off. A classic mini bucket bag is between $415 and $475 from $665, depending on the color. Totes are $415 from $595, short heel sandals are $200 from $395, and a ruched cotton skirt is $325 from $645.
During the public Mansur sample sale, discounts ranged from 40% to 75% off. A sample sale would boast bags starting at 50% off and shoes would be 70%. We don't know if there will be an online sample sale but $200 shoes don't seem too expensive.
...
May 31, 2020
Weekend Shopping: Impulses & Obsessions
I really dislike talking about politics but my voice can't exist in a bubble that's only comprised of Gucci shoes and Saint Laurent purses. Racism a topic as old as our nation and even after generations of dialogue and protests, there has not been enough change. It's about justice. It's a matter of humanity. We must do more and do better.
Everyone deserves equality and the same chance at the American Dream. That needs to be our collective reality. I can't profess to know how to get there but moments of collective self-reflection and action spark change.
This week's fashion sales were a little quite following the Memorial Weekend bonanza. If you're looking for the perfect Zimmerman frock, the designer is offering 50% off on its own website. The selection is really perfect for a Zimm fan. Here is a halter dress that's reduced to $320 from $640 and a dress with a bow is $325 from $650.
Over at Savannah's, which is located in Australia, is hosting a "secret sale" where lots of designer shoes are discounted between 20% and 60% off. Manolo Skysan's are $540 from $1100, Givenchy black pumps are $240 from $700, and Christian Louboutin slingbacks are $407 from $815.
Over at Tessabit, Mad-Spy readers can receive an additional 10% off through this link with the code: MADISONAVENUE10X. Highlights include Chloe slingbacks for $270 from $620 US retail. A Balmain dress is $720 from $1450, a Rick Owens leather jacket is $740 from $1638, and Moncler sneakers are $260 from $475. You can click here to read more details and to see what else we found.
It's a good time to take another sweep through Italist. We found a Balmain blazer in pink for $850 from $2300 US retail. This Celine logo tee is $273 from $400+ US retail and a Celine sweatshirt is $350 from $515. A Balenciaga swing shirt is $578 from $757. More details are in the full blog post.
We also found the sale section updated at SSense. We found a Mansur Gavriel pouch for $340 from $600. This Off-White Binder Clip bag still feels classic and it's $573 from $2100 and these Gucci sandals are $570 from $730. You can read more here.
Head over to Coltorti and save 20% off nearly everything on the site with the code DEALMOON20. The 20% off isn't newsworthy in itself but it adds up to 40% to 50% off US retail and there are lots of great classic designer styles from which to shop. The small YSL LE 61 bag comes to $1145 from $2050 US retail. That's nearly half-off and there are even more classic styles like YSL Vicky is $1347 from $2000 US retail. This Fendi tote is $1300 from $2400 US retail and Bottega Veneta heels are $480 from $870 US retail. See, the price difference is really extreme. The code works on sale merchandise too click here to read more.
This week, we can expect to see additional savings from Saks and MyTheresa. If we are lucky, we might also get a little access to the Net-a-Porter sale.
Until next week... same time, same place?
...
