Labor Day Sales: The Art of the Savvy Splurge

In my capacity as CRO, Chief Recessionista Officier, Top Shopper and general deal monger, I have been busily researching the Labor Day Sales coming up this weekend. In my research, several great mark downs have showed up on the Recessionista Radar system plus a great one stop shopping listing pf sales called Dealighted.com.

Dealighted.com lists the Labor Day sales from sites like Pottery Barn, Eddie Bauer, JC Penney, NY & Company plus websites like Speedo.com. What’s unique about this sale listing is it also features coupons and links to user comments. I like this because you can see what other shoppers have already learned about the sale, sizes available and quality of the goods. Click here to see the reviews of the Eddie Bauer 70% off sale.

Here’s a quick rundown of some of the Labor Day Specials:

• Bloomingdales: The Big Brown Bag Sale & Save 30% Off Select Items! Ends 9/7
• Macy’s has a variety of specials throughout the store and on their website. In their brick and mortar stores furniture and mattresses are discounted. If you buy online shoppers, you get an additional 25% off clearance items and free shipping code for orders over $99.00. There is also a $10.00 off denim deal at Macys.com. I have to check for my beloved DKNY Jeans to see if the discount applies!
  
• BCBG MaxAzaria: Labor Day Sale: Additional 30% Off
• The BedHead Pajamas Labor Day Clearance Sale lasts 5 Days Only. 20% off regular priced items! Sept. 3rd thru Sept 7th. Savings Code: Clearance20
• Nordstrom, the ultimate in shoe customer service is having a shoe sale. Here’s the deal: Shoe Clearance – Save 33% or more on select shoes for women, men and kids at NORDSTROM.
• Ann Taylor Loft: Great Labor Day sale with Cotton T’s as low as $6.99. I was in the Loft yesterday and was impressed by the selection. My top pick at Loft: the emebellished “petal” tee shirts, and tops with little ruffles at the neckline.
  
• Gap: I stopped in our local store yesterday and saw the bright signs declaring “Buy 3 Items get 25% off.” I liked their selection of ballet flats, ruffled shirts and jeans.
  
• Loehmann’s Final Clearance: Amazing markdowns. Some items are only $5.00. This is primo Recessionista shopping!
• Saks Fifth Ave Sale: 80% off some designer fashions for men, women and kids.
  
• Saks Off Fifth: Savings on Burberry at the Saks’ Outlets.
  

• Kohl’s : 30-50% Off Entire Stock Simply Vera Vera Wang Collection and more, check Elle, Dana and Apt. 9 deals. Plus, through Labor Day, Sept. 7, save an EXTRA 15% when you shop Kohls.com with promo code: SEPTSAVE or print this shopping pass and save when you shop in store, too.
• Martin + Osa Labor Day Shopping Treat: FREE Scarf or Belt with Denim Purchase
• Barnes & Noble: Beatles Remastered CDs and Beatles for Rock Band.
• Plus, Save an additional 10% off one item with coupon code: P8T3T73. My book pick, is the new Ted Kennedy memoir. I’ll be using my coupon on True Compass.

Pictured: My Book Pick: Ted Kennedy’s Memoir, True Compass

And finally, a “Freebie Alert”: Stop by Chick-fil-A on Monday while wearing your favorite sports team’s logo and pick up a free chicken sandwich.

If you’re reading from outside the US, look for deals on sites like Overstock.com and Amazon.com which ship internationally. In store, check out H&M, Zara and New Look clearance racks. Look for the final clearance Giles Deacon Gold items at New Look.
I’ll be updating my “Top Picks” on the Right Nav bar for designer deals throughout the Labor Day weekend.

If you find great deals, please drop me a note or send a comment. Share the savings with all The Recessionista’s Readers!