The Basement of the Bargains

Mariposa is Spanish for ‘butterfly.’ It’s a pretty word for a pretty creature…and for a very pretty crossbody purse by Kenneth Jay Lane. See?

It’s a bright crimson leather purse with a spectacular lacy metal butterfly decorating it. I don’t know about you, but it makes me smile, just like butterflies do.

Another thing about it that makes me smile is the fact that it’s on a great sale at Saks. The retail price is $330.00, but right now at Saks you can get it for just $230.90.

But hurry! Like a butterfly, a great deal like this won’t last for long.

One day only! Everything at Bluefly is 15% off their already slashed prices!

Take a look at this deal:

These gorgeous double-buckled leather gloves by Portolano are lined in knitted Merino wool. Both buckles are adjustable for a nearly custom fit. What’s more, the look is stylish in the extreme now, but won’t look silly in a few months or a year. You’ll be able to wear them for years to come.

The original price was $165.00, which is not at all a bad deal for such a perfect investment. Still, Bluefly has been selling them for $99.00, which is much better. But just for today, you can get them for just $84.15! That’s nearly half off the original price!

Not in need of gloves? Not to worry! Everything else is on sale, too. You’ll find gorgeous goodies by Marc by Marc Jacobs, Furla, Tory Burch, Kenneth Jay Lane, and dozens of other top designers.

But hurry! Tomorrow the sale goes away.

Patent leather has been huge of late. Of course, it’s one of those things that never completely goes out of style, so it’s a good investment. Basic black is always a winner, too. Again, colors may come and colors may go, but it’s difficult to go too far wrong with black. So if you combine basic black and patent leather, chances are you’ve got a winner of a purse.

Of course, you want something that’s going to make it stand out in order to be superfantastic. That’s why I love this black patent leather clutch by Kenneth Jay Lane. Classic it may be - timeless, even - but it won’t get mixed up with anyone else’s bag in the cloakroom or on a restaurant table.

Between the half-bow detail and the charming enamled ladybug ornament, it stands out in a crowd of ordinary clutches.

It’s practical, too. The flap closes with a magnetic clasp, and there’s also an interior zipper just in case. It even comes with a signature mirror.

And of course there’s the price. When it first arrived on the scene, it was priced at $250.00, but it’s now on sale at Saks Fifth Ave for just $174.90! That’s more than $75.00 off the original quite reasonable price!

Sometimes you just need a small sparkle to really make your outfit shine. Of course you want that sparkle to show wit, express taste, and not break the bank.

This charming pear pendant by Kenneth Jay Lane comes strung on a 17.5″ gold chain. The pear itself is classic black, but the leaf paved with rhinestones will add a touch of brilliance to any outfit.

Oh, and that bit about not breaking the bank? It’s true that this lovely necklace did sell for $105.00, which wasn’t at all bad to begin with, but now it’s available at Net-A-Porter for just $42.00! Designer jewelry at 60% off? Color me there!