The summer sales kick off today, Wednesday, June 25, and will run until Tuesday, July 29, 2014.
This event is a true must-attend for bargain hunters and deal lovers, and the perfect opportunity to stock up on new clothes for the summer season.
In keeping with my tradition of thematic articles, here is my personal selection of top tips to keep in mind for these sales.
Great Deal at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
For the first day of the sales at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, one Evian drop (a small, drop-shaped bottle, that is…) will be offered to the first 2,500 fashionistas to quench their thirst. A lovely idea, I think…
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Cool sales at BHV Marais
Take a zen break with Lolë, the famous Canadian brand, which is offering a free yoga class on the open-air rooftop terrace of the BHV Marais.
A moment of relaxation with the most beautiful view of Paris, perfect for unwinding between shopping sessions.
Free registration 20 minutes before the class at the Lolë corner located on the 1st floor of the BHV Marais (every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. until August 27).
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Brandalley goes Brazilian for the World Cup
For the first day of the sales, Brandalley will offer free delivery on orders of €60 or more.
They will also offer an additional 10% on June 26 for every goal scored the previous day by the French team against Ecuador (up to a maximum of 3 goals, capped at 30%).
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Shopping the sales at France’s largest fashion and luxury outlet
To stack your savings, the best tip is to head over to the brand new Île-de-France premium outlet during these sale periods: One Nation Paris.
Since the concept of the outlet is to normally offer previous year’s collections at a minimum of 30% off, you can imagine that the trip is well worth it.
One Nation Paris / 1 avenue du Président Kennedy 78340 Les Clayes-sous-Bois
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Great Deal at Italie 2
The Italie 2 shopping center in Paris is offering breakfast this Wednesday, June 25, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. to holders of the ‘Carte Avantages’ or for anyone signing up (obviously for free!) for the card at the reception desk.
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In Nice, Give your man and go shopping!
From Wednesday, July 2 to Sunday, July 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., women can shop with complete peace of mind at the Nicetoile shopping center, while their partners enjoy 3 VIP areas on the ground floor and Level 1 to relax and discover new trends!
On the program: Tui Na massage, RelaxOne activity, mini-showroom of high-tech products, barber service, Ducati Diavel 2014 to discover, men’s magazines (GQ, Homme, Têtu, Citizen K…) to browse in cozy armchairs, snacks with a relaxing tea, facials and hand care, etc.
Reservations possible for services: barber, massage, RelaxOne, and facial beauty care by sending an email to: salfranc@numericable.fr
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Sales, Men’s Edition
Chictypes, the men’s outfitter, brings the sales to your doorstep by giving men the opportunity to shop, receive personalized advice, and try on clothes comfortably at home, all for free.
A unique service that offers up to 30% discount on a selection of items handpicked by your dedicated stylist.
If you don’t like some of the clothes, just send them back within 7 days (free of charge). Each item is paid at the store price; the styling service is free, as are shipping and returns.
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Shopping the sales on your smartphone
Apparently, more and more of us are shopping the sales from our smartphones or tablets…
This is a great opportunity to discover Shopstyle, the social shopping platform dedicated to fashion, beauty, and design, which now features nearly 7,000 brands.
The little extra: thanks to a Wishlist, you can save your favorite items.
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FidMe geolocates the sales
Not negligible for the shopping marathon starting today, FidMe is a shopping app that lets you gather your loyalty cards (barcode and stamp-based) in your mobile, so you always have them on you when you need them and to lighten your wallet.
On Thursday, June 26, a new update will allow you to geolocate coupons offered by shops around you on a map. And on top of that, notifications alert us to new offers.
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To help us shop smart, Lara Le Joncour gives us her useful tips to make the most of these 5 weeks of discounts and redo our wardrobe at a lower cost, without stress and without wasting hours in the stores.
Here are the 6 rules to be a great shopper:
- Scout things out in advance
- Dress in combat gear (the goal is to be able to try on as many clothes as possible in a minimum amount of time), with comfortable shoes above all
- Opt for a ‘no makeup’ look; this will avoid fashion faux pas
- Follow your heart—if you’re hesitating for a long time over that sequined dress, resist it and don’t buy it! It has a 100% chance of ending up abandoned at the back of your closet…
- Don’t buy just because it’s on sale
- Make a list of what you need, this will prevent you from buying the same thing over and over
All that’s left is for me to wish you all happy shopping!
