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The uptown, downtown, all-around-the-town shoe boutique, ShoeBox is offering customers a 20% savings on all shoes in the store. The sale started today and runs through the weekend.
We would suggest scouting out the Alexander McQueen and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, both of which are not usually included in department store friends and family promotions. Just be aware, sometimes the boutique will re-merchandise last season's styles and a 20% markdown on those isn't even enough.
Lord & Taylor is not the usual suspect for scoring great deals on Chanel. You might want to rethink that generalization, especially when the store is hosting their friends and family discount. From April 16 to April 23, Lord & Taylor is offering customers 25% off most items in the store. Cosmetics and fragrances will be priced at 10% off.
So how does Chanel specifically work into this deal? Well, at a time when you might have a hard time scoring Chanel's hottest summer nail color at Bergdorf Goodman or Saks -- Lord & Taylor is fully stocked. The 10% discount is just icing on the cake.
Presale for the friends and family discount has already begun and we suggest you make a list of all your Chanel (and other cosmetic needs) before heading out. After all, the savings may even pay for your cab fare.
We've never been one for jumping on the hot trend bandwagon and if you had suggested a Kate Spade anything in the 90's we would have rolled our eyes. However, Kate Spade in 2011, has a whole new definition. The company's bags, clothing and accessories are bright and carefree, while adding a bit of spring in your step and summer to your heart.
This week, the company is offering shoppers 25% off friends and family discount on all merchandise. Yes, that includes sale items too! We strongly encourage you to browse the brand's assortment of products and take advantage of a generous early season discount. We found an adorable sale bow cardigan for $150 from $245, a pop-arty straw tote for about $295 from $345 and a silk floral wrap dress for $295 from $395. (Doesn't it remind you a bit of an Oscar de la Renta dress?) On the men's side, you can never go wrong with the Jack Spade messenger bag in bright orange, which is $160 from $195.
The sale is only Friday and Saturday (April 8th and April 9th). Kate Spade online shoppers can use the code FFSPR11 to engage the discount. Jack Spade customers can use the online code JACK25 at checkout. We already feel more cheery with the combination of colors and savings. How about you?...
The OutNet is teasing customers about the announcement of its upcoming 2nd Anniversary. For the site's first birthday customers were showered with a wide assortment of merchandise costing just $1.
As expected the finds were awesome but designer merchandise priced at $1 expectedly attracted more demand than supply. Last year's sale lasted less than an hour before all the merchandise was gobbled up and the site crashed. Despite the disappointment, some lucky customers reported snagging items like $600 Brian Atwood sandals, a $4300 Chloe dress, a $3000 Christian Lacroix dress and $1400 Halston boots.
This year, the sale will take place on April 15 and the rules are a bit different. The OutNet will be giving out 2000 shopping passes, which will allow you to participate in the $2 sale. The rules and process are a bit lengthy but you can get all the nitty gritty details below.
To win a $2 sale ticket, you'll need to enter the draw between April 4th and April 12th.
Here's what you need to know:
- Enter the $2 sale draw and every day 200 winners will be picked at random to win a ticket to the sale on April 15th.
- You only need to enter once to be included in every daily draw.
- There are more chances to win! Get your friends to enter and you could win a ticket – the top 200 sharers will automatically receive a ticket.
- We're also giving away 20 prizes of $200 store credit and all those who enter the draw will receive free shipping....
Tired of the big department store sale restrictions? Well, fret no more. Scoop is offering friends and family 25% off all full price merchandise. The discount is in stores and online with the use of the code FRIENDS25. The sale started Saturday but continues through April 5.
Considering that Scoop did not outline any designer restrictions, we would suggestion going for the Missoni and Zac Posen mechandise. Actually, you really can't go wrong on any purchase considering the friends and family discounts at Bloomies and Saks are just 20%.
Now, if only Scoop would match department store return policies......
There’s nothing quite like the guilt-free experience of shopping for a good cause. While many designers and companies have donated directly to organizations that help disaster relief in Japan, others are encouraging donations though consumerism.
Several designers and companies are holding special sales or designing limited edition apparel and accessories to benefit Japan and their recovery from the natural (and radioactive) disasters that occurred earlier this month.
Here is a brief overview of how your shopping dollars can be put to good use. After all it’s a win-win, right?
Fashion Girls For Japan Saturday, April 2 – Sunday, April 3 11am to 5pm The Bowery Terrace at the Bowery Hotel, 335 Bowery
Fashion girls grab your bags because more than 60 designers and companies have come together to create the ultimate fundraising shopping event. Product from Barney’s, VPL, and 3.1 Philip Lim, Alexander Wang, Yigal Azrouel, DVF, Jil Sander, and Proenza Schouler will all be discounted under one roof. Each designer has donated a rolling rack that will be discounted at least 50% off retail prices. All of the proceeds of the Fashion Girls for Japan benefit will be donated to the Japan Society’s Earthquake Relief Fund.
There is likely to be a high turnout for the event, so it may be a good idea to go to go online www.fashiongirlsforjapan.com to buy the $5 admission ticket early for faster admission. Sample sales host, is Clothingline is managing the actual event, so don’t be surprised if there is a mandatory bag and coat check.
Online Shopping Relief Several designers have committed to donating a portion of their online sales to Red Cross's Japan Earthquake & Pacific Tsunami Fund. Rag & Bone, Diane von Furstenberg, Josie Natori and Rebecca Minkoff have all committed to taking their part in disaster relief.
Until April 11 Rag & Bone will give 10% of each sale and customers can receive free shopping on orders over $250. DVF will be donating 10% of sales until April 8 and Josie Natori has committed the same amount of online sales until the end of April. Rebecca Minkoff will be donating $100 from online sale of each RED handbag.
Bakes Sale for Japan April 2 10am to 5pm Brooklyn Flee Market, Japan NYC Booth
If shopping gets you hungry, you can snack guilt-free on April 2nd at the Bake Sale for Japan NYC booth at the Brooklyn Flea Market. A portion of the sales from your sugar rush will benefit the charity Peace Winds for Japan.
CFDA Fashion & Friends for Japan Online Charity Auction Online auction begins April 5th
If you are truly looking for one-of-a-kind designer finds, The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) is hosting the Fashion & Friends for Japan online charity auction. The auction items will go live on CharityBuzz.com starting April 5th and the proceeds will benefit the Japan Society. Apparently Steven Kolb, the executive director of the CFDA, personally wrote to designers requesting “very special experiences or over-the-top, one-of-a-kind items for the auction.”
We can’t wait to see what our favorite American designers come up with!
Jewelers for Japan Saturday, April 9 to Sunday, April 10th 2pm to 6pm ABC Carpet & Home, 888 Broadway New York, NY 10003
A number of Jewelry designers are coming together on April 9th and 10th to raise funds for Save the Children’s Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief at the Ring of Love benefit for Japan, at ABC Carpet and Home. Nearly 30 different jewelry designers have donated pieces to be sold at 25% to 50% off retail. Several designers even created unique charm pieces as part of the Wish for Japan Charm Project. At just $35 each these trinkets can turn into beautiful reminders of your support and generosity.
Charlotte Ronson Sample Sale Wednesday, April 13 to Friday April 15 10am to 7pm 1071 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 301, between 40th and 41st Streets
Charlotte Ronson is doing her part for the Japan Society’s Earthquake Relief Fund by hosting a sample sale Wednesday, April 13th through Friday, April 15th. Merchandise will be discounted at up to 75% off retail prices, in addition to the sale of a specially created "Save Japan" t-shirt. All proceeds will donated to the Fund's relief efforts.
Expect to find a printed chiffon pintuck dress for $80 from $295, a leather zipper platform shoe for $80 from $180 and a cew neck sweater for $60 from $180.
Designer T-Shirts Both Anna Sui and Tory Burch have designed fashionable t-shirts to benefit Japan Disaster Relief. Anna’s “We’re All In This Together” shirts are just $20 and come in both black and lavender. Shipping is free but the stylish tees will not be shipped until April 15.
The Tory Burch version is a symbol "We Love Japan." The price is $29 and 100% of the proceeds will be given to the American Red Cross.
Polo Ralph Lauren partnered with the United Way to create the chic Japan Hope Polo for both men and women. The polos range in price from $98 to $100, they come in three colors and 100% of the proceeds go toward Central Community Chest of Japan....
Our roster of spies continues to grow with the addition of ManhattanMataHari. MMH, for short, is a full time graduate student. Moving to New York ignited her passion for fashion and living on a student's budget has taught her to get the hottest designer items for a discount. She counts persistence, online and in-store reconnaissance as her greatest tools, in addition to following Madison Avenue Spy daily!
The end of winter’s wrath and the onset of spring signals a favorite time of year for New Yorkers -– end of season sales. Warmer days are the perfect time to invest in that fur coat you have been pining overall winter long. In order to find the best discounts, we did a survey of local department stores and firmly believe that Bloomingdales (with the upcoming friends and family discount) is the best place to score a fur for a fraction of its November price.
Here is an overview of the discounts being offered on fur at all our local department stores:
At Bergdorf Goodman, exclusive furrier J. Mendel is having markdowns of 50% on regular minks, 40% off sheared mink, and 30% off other styles. A sales associate confirmed this is the final discount on the ultra luxurious designer and there will be no further markdowns.
Saks Fifth Avenue’s fur salon is having a department wide 30% off sale. The salon has a large selection of various styles in stock and no further discounts planned.
Macy’s furs currently range from 30% to 60% off. In addition, Macy’s cardholders can use a 15% to 20% off coupon that can be applied on top of the current markdowns.
If you really want to snag a great deal, then the Bloomingdale’s Maximilian fur salon is your destination. The fur salon is tempting customers with markdowns on many classic furs that range from 55% to 80%. Naturally, more unique designs tend to have the greatest markdowns. A sales associate confirmed these are the lowest markdowns and the salon will be participating in friends and family, which can save customers an additional 20% off clearance prices.
Bloomingdale's is already allowing customers to presale their purchases. Now is the time to start your search for the perfect new fur coat at department stores while both the selection and markdowns are at their best!...
