The Nordstrom Half-Yearly sale is back. This is Nordstrom's biggest sale of the year. The discount is 50% to 60% off most all fall and winter merchandise. Take note, the sale only runs through January 2nd.
Some items may not be discounted as much as other department stores but some brands are reduced even more. Nordstrom is also notorious for price matching. If you see an item priced less at another store make sure to contact customer service and Nordstrom will match the price in most situations.
This season we found several items marked down further than in most other stores. A tweed Loewe bag is an unprecedented 60% off. (Not the hottest style but we haven't seen any on sale.) Dolce & Gabbana is discounted just 40% at most retailers but this super chic pant suit and this tulip a-line dress is 60% off or $900 from $2275.
The SPACE sale section (a collection of avant-garde designers) might even be better than Barneys. A Phelan pleated knit dress is $1000 from $2600 and this Stella McCartney embellished jacquard shift dress is $1400 from $3400. We wish she did more versions of these shift dresses because the fit is amazing and the styling is classic. We also absolutely love this Simone Rocha long coat that looks both warm and stylish and is reduced to $1100 from $2700. We are finding it hard to resist this black and pink faux fur coat from Shrimps that's reduced to $450 from $1120.
Most of the best bags and shoes seem to be already gone. There is only one size option for this pair of Proenza boots and these Marni pumps. That's what happens when great style shoes get discounted to 60% off.
We suggest you snag what you like now because Nordstrom's online discounts don't usually dip below 60%. If you're shopping in the stores-- that's another story....
Sale shoppers love this time of year. The discounts are plentiful and so are the options. The slyest sale shoppers are reaching beyond the common 60% off and searching for top designer merchandise that's been reduced 70% or more.
Those looking to spend less than 30-cents-on-the-dollar have come to the right place. We scoured the Internet and have curated a selection of the best designer deals. Scroll through, we're sure you'll be impressed with out ability to sniff out a plentiful assortment of Jason Wu that's marked down 75%. If you haven't yet dipped your toe into an Aquazurra lace-up, now would be the time. On Net-A-Poter there are more than 60 options, many of which are 70% off and are priced at about $200.
The Row's shoe line might not have been as a big of a success as everyone anticipated. These calf hair boots and these bordeaux loafers are both discounted by two-thirds. This Sonia Rykiel print ruffle dress ($275 from $920)is perfect to take on your New Years tropical vacation and you can sashay while the ball drops wearing this Roksanda tiered taffeta maxi skirt ($450 from $1500). With discounts like these you can afford to take fashion risks.
Amidst all the heavy markdowns, Neiman Marcus is offering customers a great reason to shop the new collections. Neiman Marcus is offering a promotion where you can save immediately on the purchases you're already making. You can save $50 off your purchase of $200 or $100 off a $400 purchase. The promotion is only online and you can use the code DECSAVE at checkout to engage the savings.
There are many designer exclusions but we found a lot of great items where you can save big. We are so exited to receive these Illesteva mired cat eye-glasses before heading out for our New Years vacation. Speaking of New Years, this Elizabeth and James sequined v-neck shift dress will work perfectly regardless of where you make your midnight toast.
There is no better reason to forgo the black-tie party and enjoy the fireworks while taking a jog though Central Park. You won't miss out on any of the glitter and festivity with these New Balance black and gold glitter sneakers.
It so much fun to shop at Neiman Marcus where you can save even when items are not on sale? Don't hesitate, the promotion only runs through December 27.
For the second time this month, Shopbop is offering shoppers an extra 25% off sale merchandise. Use the code TREATYOURSELF when checking out to engage the additional discount.
The Aquazzura shoe selection is exceptionally good with an initial discount of 60%. These suede booties and lace-up open, toe booties are both about 75% off after using the promotion code. If you've got a body you should absolutely rock this Muglar dress for New Years ($1800 from $6000). After all, you've invested enough at the gym.
Perhaps this Mira Mikati handprinted denim jacket is more wearable and a safer purchase at about $400 from $1335. If you haven't added embroidered jeans to your wardrobe this year, it's not too late. We love these 3x1 wide-leg version that are $180 from $625.
The promotion runs through Wednesday. Just like 2016, it's all over at the strike of midnight. That's midnight Pacific Time, which gives us East Coasters a few extra hours to shop for the perfect New Years ensemble.
Black Friday is for the amateurs. Real shoppers sharpen elbows for the day after Christmas. It's the time of year where you can still find a rather good selection of merchandise that's highly discounted. Over the course of the week you'll also find great opportunities to pounce on hard-to-find items that may get returned.
Below are some of our favorite post-Christmas shopping destinations. Share your favorites in the comment section below:
2. Barneys New York
Barneys still has better markdown opportunities than their competitors. Shortly, the store will begin to lose its competitive edge as other stores reduce accessories and shoes past 60%. The biggest Barneys advantage is their fashion lusty inventory. As an added incentive, our New York favorite is offering an additional 10% off sale prices, which brings the final discount to about 65% off. A Saint Laurent ruffled and tulle dress is $890 from $2500, a blazer from The Row comes to $1500 from $4100, Acne ankle boots are just $290 from $800 and a Frame jeans are $80 from $230.
5. Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik usually starts their first markdown immediately after New Years. The discount is normally 33% off but if you can wait three weeks, prices get slashed to 50%. Then, right when you think your winter blues can't get any worse, Manolo starts their February clearance sale where shoes are discounted up to 75% off.
5. Ralph Lauren
When Ralph Lauren slashes over 70% off we've been known to raid the Rhinelander Mansion for cashmere sweaters for loved ones and ourselves. The best part is that most of the leftover men's stock is a size XS, which is just perfect for you. Just be careful, prices in the store don't always match up online. So you might be better off just staying at home and shopping online. Right now, online shoppers can save an additional 30% off already reduced merchandise.
Saks Fifth Avenue, finally, started a markdown on shoes that we can shop on. The standing discount was 40% but many styles are now an additional 20% off. The total savings is now about 50% on many brands.
The fine print says that prices will return to the 40% discount at the conclusion of business on December 24. We all know once stores open after Christmas, the discount may even be less. Just watch out for items with low stock.
The holiday season has peaked, plateaued, spun out of control, landed on the sun and ... died. We get it and we are done. No more attitudes. Enough demands. It's time to turn away, throw your arms akimbo and demand the focus be put on you.
We are thinking spa days, facial masks and exuberant indulgences that warm your own heart. Here are a few self-gift ideas to help you recover from the madness. After all, if you're not happy ... nobody is happy.
1. Grab a bottle of Perrier-Jouët and set it on ice in this ultra chic Resin Champagne Bucket ($215)
Retailers are fighting for those last end-of-season customers and Barneys has taken an unprecedented step of offering customers an extra 10% off sale items. The designer discounts are already 60% and the extra discount brings the total savings to 65% off original prices.
Take note, free holiday shipping from Barneys ends today. Buy it now if you want delivery before the weekend or you'll end jump blowing your savings on shipping fees.
