The Basement of the Bargains

Nordstrom is having a huge pre-season Fall sale right now. Instead of waiting until after the season is over and then digging for treasures in the limited styles, sizes, and colors other people passed up, you can get what’s happening nextseason , choose between all the styles, all the sizes, and all the colors before anyone else gets to them. Women, men, children, petites, plus sizes, it’s all on sale right now.

Here’s an example of what you can find.

This adorable cap sleeved jersey dress is pretty as a picture in magenta, and is also available in brown. On August 4, the price will be $220.00, but until then you can get it for just $129.90.

Of course, not everyone is a size 4. That would be boring, even if it were possible. That’s why I’ll be more likely to be getting this glorious black and white scroll printed blouse by Foxcroft available in Women’s sizes up to 24.

Made of pure cotton trimmed with ribbon at the cuffs, this shirt is pure style. After August 4, it will be an already great price of $68.00. Right now, though, you can get it for the bargain basement price of just $44.90.

<>Look, whatever your age, size, or gender, there’s a good chance Nordstrom has something fabulous on sale for you to wear right now. Get there before August 4, and get a jump on the crowd for great fashion!

That’s right, my pretties! Bluefly.com is having a three-day sale on their fabulous selection of already discounted designer fashions for both men and women and it starts today!

Now through July first, you’ll get an extra 15% off on names like: Vera Wang, Alexia Admor, Michael Kors, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and dozens more. Save on dresses, blouses, pants, sweaters, shorts, jackets, all by the top names in today’s fashion world.

My personal pick if I could have just one thing would be this fabulous yellow (they call it champagne, but it looks a delicious buttercup yellow to me on my monitor) evening gown by Nicole Miller.

Made of 100% silk with an elegant halter neckline, it sports a graceful sweep train in back. It will get you noticed for all the right reasons.

Originally, this lucious evening gown would have cost you $345.00. Bluefly usually carries it for $207.00. Right now through the first, however, it will set you back just $175.95. At that price, I’ll come up with an excuse to wear it.

With the advent of spring and summer weather, it’s important to have a really fabulous party dress that can also beat the heat. It needs to be gorgeous, too. Being versatile enough to be worn to day or evening events is also a useful thing.

Liz Claiborne brings us this smashing tulip red dress that will look superfantastic whether you wear it to an outdoor wedding or a cocktail party or a theater opening.

The flirty lines and empire waist are trend-perfect for the season, but the subtle Swiss dot on tonal plaid pattern give it a twist that will express an individual style. But wait, there’s more! With 100% cotton shell lined in 100% polyester, it’s machine washable for easy care.

Best of all, it’s on sale right now at Overstock.com. Once upon a time you’d have had to spend $119.00 to get this great designer dress. Not anymore. Overstock.com has it for just $69.99. That’s a savings of 41%.

So be the lady in red at your next event. Nobody will forget you.

I am not a fan of the little black dress. I think - nay, I know that there are plenty of women who not only don’t look their best in black, but who don’t look at all good in black. Black is not a color of celebration or joy, in my book. I don’t like to see it at parties.
I am not a fan of strapless dresses. Most of the time, they fail to flatter and become both uncomfortable and annoying to deal with. Most women who wear them spend half the evening with their thumbs down their bodices trying to pull them up to an acceptable level of coverage. Those with racks of doom spend nine-tenths of the evening that way. Not superfantastic.

I’m not even a fan of the handkerchief hem despite my fondness for Stevie Nicks. I like a skirt that’s pretty much all one length.

So why is it that I’m utterly captivated by this strapless, handkerchief-hemmed little black dress by Alexia Admor? That, I cannot tell you. I can only say that I find it charming and fun.

Well, that and I can tell you that Bluefly has it at an incredible deal. The retail value is listed at $165.00. Bluefly usually sells it for $99.00. Right now, though, it’s on clearance for just $61.99! At that price, it might just be the perfect prom dress for a girl you know.

Springtime is perfect for bright, vibrant colors and fun details. That’s what makes this fabulous Alexia Admor stretch lace tank dress so perfect right now.

Salmon pink stretch lace and hip-grazing gold trim make this a fun and flirty party dress that will bring a smile to many a face.

Just don’t tell them how little you paid for it! The retail value is $176.00. Bluefly.com originally carried it for a thrifty $105.00. Now, though, they’ve reduced it to just $61.99! That’s well over $100.00 in savings!

Wrap yourself in both style and comfort in this gorgeous Michael Kors double-breasted peacot from bluefly.com.

It’s fully lined wool, comes in two different colors, and looks super stylish.

The retail price on this coat is $315.00. Bluefly usually carries it for $189.00. Right now, during Bluefly’s coat sale, you can get it for just $119.99. Now that’s what I call a deal!

Neiman Marcus is having a huge sale on their sale items. Now through the twelfth, save an extra 25% at checkout on fabulous sale items for men, women and children. Take, for instance, this adorable henley dress and cable tights from Juicy Couture.

The original price is $268.00. The sale price is $201.00. Take another 25% off of that, and the math tells you this is a fantastic deal!

Saks Fifth Avenue is having a huge blowout sale on designer clothes right now! That means you can get the latest styles by the hottest designers up to 60% off if you act quickly.

Take, for instance, this gorgeous beaded Italian silk blouse by Nanette Lepore. Normally, this would set you back $215.00, but right now it’s just $129.00. So rush on over to Saks and save some money!