Category: Fashion for Less

Feb 15

Cashmere On Sale At Neiman Marcus!

Looking ot the window and seeing large snowflakes slowly pirouette to the ground provides the perfect backdrop for a sale on soft, warm cashmere.

Neiman Marcus makes this oh-so-cuddly fabric classic fashionable, but affordable in a 70% off sale today+free shippingPromo Code:  SHIPNM.  Sale ends 8a.m. CT Thursday, February 16, 2012.

So Hurry!

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Feb 09

Treat Your Valentine Like A Queen–Or At Least A Duchess For Now!

Last year the Royal Wedding of Kate Middleton to Prince William was the social event of the year.  Every detail of Kate’s wedding attire was scrutinized and fawned over.

Although the  tiara that held her wedding veil was loaned to her by Queen Elizabeth, keeping with something old and borrowed, Kate wore something new of her own–a diamond pair of chandelier acorn earrings.  The acorns, a symbol of England, was a personal remembrance of the Middleton children she incorporated into her wardrobe for her special day.  Now you can give a copy of those same earrings for a pittance of the real price–made with CZ  reg.$104.99  on sale for $39.99 (62% off) and free shipping at Amazon.

MarkdownMom Says:  As you know, bling is alive and well this Runway Week, so why not give a Valentine’s gift that is bound to make her eyes sparkle.  You’ll feel like a prince if you do!

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Feb 08

My Lady! My Valentine!! My Sale!!!

You know it, your woman is worth is so much more, so this Valentine’s Day give her the finest from Lord & Taylor without selling the castle.  Super sale on designer clothes, shoes & boots, accessories not only for your significant other from xs-plus, but for all your loved ones including men, tweens and little ones.

Get clearance prices and take an additional 20% off using promo code:  BIG plus free shipping on purchases of $99 or more. Combine all savings and you save 60%+off!


 MarkdownMom Agrees With Lord & Taylor:    When Shopping Go Big!

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Feb 05

Sometimes It Pays To Go To The Source

Finding bargains requires diligence.  Anyone can find sales, but sales are not necessarily bargains given that few retailers sell at full price anymore.  Therefore, it’s important to know a sale from a real sale.

Sometimes the prices of a dedicated site hold greater savings than outlets, or bargain sites.  For example, Calvin Klein is carried by a number of retail stores and you can find bargains in their clearance racks but not in all sizes or styles.  You are limited to what’s in stock at that store.  However, going directly to the online designer site can expand your choices and your amount of savings.

MarkdownMom found a super sale at Calvin Klein for women including petites, plus and men.  Up to 60% off msrp.  Plus spend $75 or more and get free shipping, no code required.

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Feb 02

Iris Apfel Makes HSN Debut Today

Iris Apfel, iconic fashion figure  known for her ability to mix and match high fashion, ethnicity, and kitsch has entered the world of online shopping.  In 2005 the Metropolitan Museum of Art about her in an exhibition titled the Rara Avis (Rare Bird) and now she brings her jewelry collection  with the same name  to HSN.

At 90 peering out at the world through her  signature black owl glasses, Ms. Apfel has achieved pop star status with her eclectic taste in fashion especially accessories combining the bohemian with haute couture.  In the year of bigger and better accessories, Ms. Apfel brings a new exotic blend of fashion with an affordable price tag  to HSN customers

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Jan 27

Give a Little Bling this Valentine’s Day

 

heart necklaceMarkdownmom loves giving gifts to family and friends during the holidays and Valentine’s Day is no exception.  She has found the perfect budget conscious gift to give your sisters, cousins, mothers or girlfriends.  Overstock features several diamond accent necklaces that are 40 per cent of retail or greater.  Markdownmom likes the sterling silver diamond accent heart necklace for $37.99 (58% off retail).  The open-heart pendant is made with white diamonds and sterling silver and comes with a round cable chain.   Hurry while supplies and pricing lasts!

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Jan 25

Sneaky Skechers Cancels Orders Without Notice!

Orders placed on January 21, 2012 for the deal on Skecher’s Men’s Revine – Hopkin Cold Weather Boots advertised for  $3.00 and Free Shipping have been  canceled by Skechers without notifying customers via email.  Until checking their orders today, customers orders for the boots  were being “processed.’

Sure a mistake on a normally $88 boots was made, but it was made by them and they should stand by it since they run the risk of losing more customers and damaging their reputation for reliability and confidence.  And the sneaky way they have gone about reneging on the deal without any notification to the customer’s email account indicates how bad this decision was and is to their  public relations.

MarkdownMom Says:   Now you can Look At  Who’s Not Wearing Skechers!

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Jan 24

For All Your Studs!

UPDATE;  ITEM CURRENTLY  SOLD OUT BUT PROMO STILL GOOD FOR 30% OFF!

Want to make your studs sparkle and glow bigger?

Well, how about showcasing them with .50 kt diamond 10kt. flower jackets!  Now you can couple all those diamond, gemstone, pearl studs with diamond jackets at a huge savings.  Netaya Jewelry has this set of earring jackets, reg. $249.99 (msrp.$349.00, on sale for $149.99+use promo code:  WINTER30 for additional savings of $45.00, final price=$104.99+free shipping!

MarkdownMom Says:  Guys show her how much of a stud you are by giving her these diamond earring jackets for Valentine”s Day!!!

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Jan 14

Weekend Review (Updated Daily)

It’s Martin Luther’s King Birthday this week and as you know that’s with any national holiday it provides another weekend for retailers to offer sales and promotions

1.  Spiegel® and Newport News.  Get an extra 40%  off this weekend (until 01-15-2012).  No promo code needed.  No minimum purchase.

2.  Hanes.  Just in time to begin that New Year’s Resolution.  Get 30% off sweats 2 days only (1-15-2012-1/16/2012).

3.  QVC.  Honora Pearls introduces a new color this weekend in pearls:  Cinnamon.   Red, not a dusty red, but a hot red.  Hot color by the number of sales.

4.  ideeliShopping Marathon this week.  50%-80%+ off selections.

5.  couture candy 22% off ends Sunday eve.  Promo Code:  22Now.

6.  Crocs™.  Save up to 70% off Winter Sale ends 01/19/2012. Can’t find shoe size, check Shoebuy.com extra 25% off, use promo code: BDAY +Free Shipping.

7.  YounkersYellow Dot Sale 70% off plus take extra 20%, use promo code: JANCLRNCE12.  Semi-Annual Home Sale begins Wednesday8 , Jan.18-28, 2012.

8.  Macy’s.  Online extra 15% off plus sizes , even clearance. Use promo code:  SUPER.

9.  Jewelry Television®.  Customer Appreciation Days.  Bella Luce ® now at JTV.  New offerings from Jewelry School and special buys.  10% off all clearance.  $1.99 Shipping.

10. William-Sonoma Free Shipping Only Monday, Jan.16,2012.  Promo Code:  FREESHIP

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Jan 12

Tip Of The Week #70: Outlets & Deals

Designer brand name apparel and accessories, professional culinary cooking pieces, name brand shoes, latest hot cosmetics and fragrances–yes you can get these and more at outlet stores, but are you getting the best deals?  MarkdownMom has written on this before recommending that you look for the clearance racks in the outlet stores for the best deals–yes, they do have them.

Buyer Beware:  Not everything is on sale compared to retail stores. Initially, outlet stores were used to sell not-in-season merchandise, slightly flawed items, etc.  Now many retailers produce special lines for outlet stores such as The Gap has  Nike® and Adidas®.  These may be of lesser quality in workmanship and materials.

However, not all retailers are following this trend.  Le Creuset® cookware is same quality, but may have flaw or chip.  Apparel shops like Dress Barn carry the same items as in their stores.  Remember the percentage off is based by manufacturers suggested retail price which is seldom sold at that price.

MDM Says:  Be sure check with clerks at the stores and do your homework to find out if merchandise is the same as the original.

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