Gentlemen, start your engines! Ahem, ladies grab your handbags! Halloween has passed, temps are dropping, November is here….you know what that means- ’tis the season to shop! Retailers are halfway through their season, which means it’s time to start discounting early arrivals as well as put current items on special promotion. You can find some incredible things at really great prices. Now this happens twice a year, in May and November-but this time of year is especially beneficial as we begin to shop for the holidays. You can really save some cash as you pick up gifts, houswewares, clothes and perhaps a little something for yourself! Not to mention all of the time, energy, and trouble you will save yourself by shopping before Black Friday! There are a handful of stores (both online and brick-and-mortar) you should check out this week. I promise it will be worth your time.

NORDSTROM is having its Half Yearly Sale. Check out new markdowns on Fall items that have been reduced in order to make room for Resort deliveries. Save on apparel, handbags and shoes for yourself as well as kids’ items!

NEIMAN MARCUS is pre-selling for First Call. Fresh marks are taken on Fall items this week. Next week, for one day only, you can save up to 40% on current items in-store.

MACY’S is having the Big Sale. Save on home, gifts, and apparel then take an additional 20% off with a WOW! pass in-store or 20% plus free shipping online!

LAST CALL (NM’s outlet store) is having the WOW sale this weekend-you can save 50% on handbags and childrens; 40% on fall/winter apparel; and 30% on clothing, shoes, and accessories. This is in addition to the items being marked down to clearance prices!

Get outta your seat, get out the door, and start crossing those things off your list! And don’t forget to pick up a little “thank you” gift for me.  I look good in navy.

It’s beginning.  Neiman Marcus is hosting their First Day sale where shoppers can save up to 40% – and the list of participating designers and items available is jaw-dropping.  Rock and Republic, Oscar de la Renta Sleepwear, Nanette Lepore, Marc Jacobs, YSL — all screaming “shoppers, start your engines!”.  This isn’t a long-running sale, however — it started today (November 11th) and ends tomorrow at 6 AM (November 12th!).  If you aren’t close to a Neiman Marcus you can still shop online (use SHOPNM for free shipping!).

Neiman Marcus First Day Sale