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Shop It: West Seattle Junction Big Bonanza

Go west this weekend for savings on kids stuff, clothes, shoes, and more.

Posted by: Seattle Met Staff on Aug 18, 2011 at 04:00PM 0 Comments

Where: The West Seattle Junction.

What: A Wild West-style save-a-thon complete with a community water fight at high noon. More than 35 Junction vendors will be offering deals; included are: 30 to 60 percent off past season shoes from Edie’s Shoes, 15 percent off everything at City Mouse Studio, and 25 percent off any purchase over $100 at Curious Kidstuff.

When: Saturday, August 20 from 10 to 5.

For a full list of participating West Seattle retailers, check this list on WSJunction.org

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Tags: West Seattle, Shoes, Seattle Kids' Style, End of Summer Discounts

Shop It: Baby and Co.’s Closet Sale

Save the date for a warehouse sale and consignment store-like pop-up from some of the most stylish and worldly women in Seattle.

Posted by: Laura Cassidy on Aug 02, 2011 at 09:15AM 1 Comments

A recent look from the French line Lilith gives you an idea of the directional, well-cut, easy-to-wear, earthy but urban aesthetic on offer at the Baby and Co. Closet Sale. August 11–14.

Where: 2004 First Ave, Seattle, 98101. (Bonus points if you can tell us what Japanese-inspired ‘80s-errific women’s shop used to be in this space.)

What: There are a number of shop owners around town who will come to your home and help you clean out your closet (all the better to help you fill it back up), but Baby and Co.’s Jill Donnelly takes it one step further.

This is the third year that Donnelly has hosted a pop-up shop based, more or less, on a consignment model. She’s visited the well-stocked (over-stocked?) closets of some of her best clients, and taken neatly packaged offerings from those who do their own wardrobe editing, and names like Lanvin, Marni, and Comme des Garcons are being used to describe the booty.

I’m not too shy to say that I blew my month’s shopping budget and more at last year’s sale, and as much of a boon as it was to encounter those favorite and exclusive lines, I also loved discovering pieces by small Parisian lines and Italian-made shoes. Donnelly’s crew are world travelers, and the sale reflects that in literal and figurative ways.

In addition to the excellent new-to-you items, you’ll find past season merchandise from the French line Lilith, one of Donnelly’s favorites. So, add to the consignment vibe a warehouse sale kind of thing, and start socking aside some spending money now.

When: The sale kicks off on Thursday, August 11 from 11 to 6 and continues until Sunday, August 14.
CASH ONLY
Park at the Macy’s garage at 3rd and Stewart and bring your ticket to the sale to receive a voucher for $3 parking for two hours.

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Tags: Seattle Consignment, Sales and Discounts, End of Summer Discounts, Downtown Seattle Shopping, Baby and Co.

Sale: Alexandra’s

Posted by: Laura Cassidy on Jul 29, 2011 at 02:00PM 0 Comments

Where: Alexandra’s Designer Consignment

What: The semi-annual storewide sale. Folks looking for pre-loved Marc Jacobs jackets, gently walked-in Chie Miharas, and great scores on Italian knitwear (ask me about the Missoni v-neck I snatched this spring) can take an additional 50 percent off already marked down spring and summer items as well as 10 percent off new-to-you fall merchandise.

When: Today (Friday, July 29) through Saturday, August 6

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Tags: Seattle Consignment, Sales and Discounts, End of Summer Discounts, Spring/Summer Collections 2011, Alexandra's

Sale: Betty Lin

End of summer designer sale at Betty Lin.

Posted by: Laura Cassidy on Jul 28, 2011 at 04:00PM 0 Comments

Because they operate on a different retail model (they’re basically an outlet; a sort of clearing house for some of the top boutiques in the country), Betty Lin in Pioneer Square marks down their end-of-season merchandise on a slightly different schedule.

So while shops all over the city are winding down their sales (public service announcement: the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is over on August 1), this little medley of designer dresses and favorite-label separates is just beginning.

Markdowns at Betty Lin went live today, Thursday July 28; they’ll be available as long as the past-season merchandise is.

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Tags: sale, Sales and Discounts, End of Summer Discounts, Betty Lin

Sale: West Seattle Junction

The neighborhood’s Big Bonanza event makes a claim on “best in the west” shopping

Posted by: Amanda LaPlante on Aug 17, 2010 at 07:00AM 0 Comments

Photo: west seattle blog

BYOB (bring your own bandana): West Seattle’s Big Bonanza neighborhood-wide sale event

Where: The West Seattle Junction

What: Make your way around the Western theme and sheriff badge stickers and you’ll probably score some decent deals at the neighborhood’s Big Bonanza event this weekend. Area merchants are offering discounts on past and current season merch; if you’ve got young ‘uns to keep busy, pick up water guns in front of Key Bank before noon and see if that doesn’t do the trick.

Participating shops include: Carmilia’s, Clementine, Sweetie and Edie’s Shoes for fashion and footwear, Twilight Artist Collective, Capers and Fleurt for accessories, home goods, candles, and flowers, and Curious Kidstuff for those rowdy cowgirls and cowboys. For a list of all participating retailers, see the West Seattle Junction’s website

There’s also a list of coupons — save on lunch specials around the neighborhood as well as up to 40 percent off on things for the home, beauty supplies, cell phone accessories and health supplements — you can print from the WSJ’s site, or pick up in front of Key Bank.

When: Saturday August 21 from 10-5.

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Tags: West Seattle, End of Summer Discounts

Sale: Betty Lin

Downtown Seattle’s Betty Lin marks down designer pieces from past seasons

Posted by: Laura Cassidy on Aug 10, 2010 at 03:00PM 0 Comments

Where: Betty Lin

What: Just when you thought everyone’s springsummer sales were winding down, downtown’s designer outlet, Betty Lin, selects women’s warm weather wardrobe pieces and marks them 60 to 85 percent off.

Viva la summer (sale), huh?

When: Sale starts tomorrow, Wednesday August 11

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Tags: End of Summer Discounts, Betty Lin

Sale: Bo Concept

Floor models and last season’s modern couches on sale

Posted by: Laura Cassidy on Aug 06, 2010 at 07:00AM 0 Comments

This would look pretty good in your bathroom; it’s on sale at Bo Concept

Where: Bo Concept

What: The semi-annual sale includes floor models, like this barcode rug (once $599, now $449), marked up to 60 percent off; discontinued items are available at a 25 percent savings. You can view the available items on Bo Concept’s website.

When: Now through the end of August

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Tags: End of Summer Discounts

Sale: Veritables

Save on pillows, vases, chairs, and more

Posted by: Laura Cassidy on Aug 03, 2010 at 08:00AM 0 Comments

The classic yet worldly decor and home store says its sale is all about making way for change but it won’t say much more than that.

More on Vertibles

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Sale: Designer Discounts

Score good deals, and feel good about them

Posted by: Laura Cassidy on Aug 02, 2010 at 07:15AM 0 Comments

Karen Mayers Gamoran contemplates a vintage Ungaro two-piece at her West Edge vintage and designer boutique.

Where: Karen’s Vintage Couture and Alexandra’s Consignment

What: Feel good and take up to 70 percent off at West Edge’s nonprofit-fueling house of vintage Ungaro. Fashion-savvy fundraising pro Karen Mayers Gamoran shares revenue from her donated designer and exclusive goods with organizations such as the Humane Society, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Seattle Guild, Eastside Domestic Violence Program, and University of Washington Foundation for the benefit of breast cancer research.

And/or, save an additional 50 percent on already marked down spring and summer consigned designer and premium label apparel at Alexandra’s. Gently used top-dollar fall clothing is 10 percent off.

When: Both sales begin Thursday Aug 5; Karen’s runs through August 7, Alexandra’s continues through August 14.

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Tags: Seattle Vintage, Seattle Consignment, End of Summer Discounts

Last Days: David Lawrence and more

Mimi Rose closes, the Anne Bonny retires, David Lawrence concentrates on his Bellevue location

Posted by: Laura Cassidy on Jul 30, 2010 at 07:00AM 0 Comments

The David Lawrence store on Fourth and Union is closing so that the locally owned enterprise can focus on their shop at the Bravern. Now while supplies last, you can take 20 to 70 percent off men’s and women’s designer goods including Versace, Zegna, DSquared2, King Baby, William Rast, Hugo Boss, D&G, and more. They’re even unloading the fixtures and the furniture.

Mimi Rose, the adorable children’s shop in Phinney is closing. The first round of tots to be clothed there are probably getting ready to start their last year at UW right about now. Merchandise is 25 to 75 percent off through the end of September when it’s bye-bye, baby.

Spencer Moody is retiring from the Anne Bonny; the shop’s last day is today. Good deals on priceless old stuff abound.

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Tags: End of Summer Discounts

Sale of the Week: Everything’s on Sale

Checking back on spring/summer sales around the area

Posted by: Malika Ritchie on Jul 27, 2010 at 07:00AM 1 Comments

We’ve been psyched to bring you good news of great sales around the area over the last two months; here, we follow up with a pretty darn exhaustive report on where those sales are at and how much score time remains.

Note to store owners, shopkeepers, and especially loyal and supportive neighborhood shoppers: If there is a sale we haven’t listed that you think we should know about — now or in the future — don’t hesitate to get in touch and let us know.

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Alhambra
30 to 50 percent off select spring/summer clothes, shoes, and accessories through August 15

Promesse
All spring/summer merchandise on sale now through mid-August; also: *all Denim 30 percent off, and baby items are 20 percent off through the end of August

DNA 2050
Seasonal summer merchandise just marked to 50 percent off

Lambs Ear
All summer shoes are 50 percent off now through the end of August. Special deal for WEAR WHAT WHEN readers: Mention that you saw this post on blog and receive 10% of any handbag

Blackbird
Semi-Annual clearance sale continues with 30-40 percent off spring and summer items

Merge
All spring/summer sale items 30-50 percent off off while supplies last; check out the new designer consignment rack: Carefully selected pieces include runways samples and great never-been-worn garments

Totokaelo
Sale merchandise currently marked at 50 percent off

A Mano
Summer sale shoes and sandals at final markdowns of 40-50 percent off while supplies last

Show Pony
Now through August 15, clothing and clutches are 20-30 percent off; all items by local designer Suzabelle are 30 percent off

Butch Blum
All spring merchandise is minimum 60 percent off and past season items up to 75 percent off. This sale is one week only; *ends August 1

Karen Dannenberg
Last week of summer clearance sale: 70 percent markdowns while merchandise lasts

Lola Pop
Summer merchandise marked 20-50 percent off while it lasts; check the summer sale basket for pieces marked down 75 percent

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Tags: End of Summer Discounts