A Huge List of Sales: Patagonia and Babaà
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I love a sale-on-sale, and I found a few really good ones. Anthropologie is offering an extra 40 percent off sale items through the end of the weekend, while Bergdorf Goodman is slashing prices by an additional 20 percent. In both cases, I think your best bet lies in the kitchen and home-décor categories — I found some very chic dishes and glassware for over 65 percent off!
Now that we’re just over a week into August, back-to-school sales are cropping up all over the place. I’ve started collecting the deals in my back-to-school deals post, but I’ve also included some standouts below — including our best overall bed pillow and rarely-on-sale Apple products. (And I’d be remiss not to point out that the Strategist Dorm 100 was just unveiled yesterday, for college shoppers.)
As for other deals, my fellow Strategist staffers have been eyeing some good ones this week. Writer Katherine Gillespie has pulled her favorites from Patagonia’s end-of-season sale, and beauty writer Tembe Denton-Hurst has put together a cheat sheet to Dermstore’s Anniversary Sale.
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Brooklinen Super-Plush Bath Towels
Brooklinen is offering 20 percent of basically all its bath items through August 13 (and Amazon is price-matching). But I noticed that our favorite fluffy bath towels are even cheaper in select colors — including the “Ocean” one pictured here, which is 36 percent off. Check out all my picks from the Brooklinen sale here.
Coop Sleep Goods Original Adjustable Pillow
Our best overall bed pillow is now 20 percent off. Strategist sleep writer Amelia Jerden tested it out and found that it provided the classic squish and contouring of memory foam, but with a more pliant and moldable feel.
Tempur-Cloud Breeze Dual Cooling Pillow - Queen
Amelia also recommends this Tempur-Pedic pillow if you’re looking for a cooling pillow made of memory foam.
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch
One of the more popular deals with Strategist readers this week has been this 13-inch MacBook Air, which our tech writer Jordan McMahon wrote about on Monday. It’s the best sale on an Apple laptop I’ve seen in a while.
Apple iPad (9th Generation)
And for more tactile note-taking, the latest iPad is $100 off.
Soundcore by Anker Q30 Noise-Canceling Headphones
Former Strategist tech writer Jordan Bowman approves of these budget headphones from Anker, which he says are “unexpectedly comfortable” and have a 40-hour battery life.
Zebra Pen Mildliner Double Ended Highlighter Set - 15-Pack
These double-ended markers shake out to just $1 apiece.
Miss Mouth’s Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray - 3 Pack
Our best on-the-go stain remover is on sale exclusively for Strategist readers through the end of the month with the code 20STRATSTAIN. Great for when your kids comes home from school with yet another stain on their shirt.
EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40
Dermstore’s Anniversary Sale is finally back. Starting today and running through August 18, hundreds of Strategist-approved skin-care, makeup, and hair-care products are up to 25 percent off with the code CHEERS. If you’re not sure where to start, you can’t go wrong with EltaMD’s excellent sunscreen — a Strategist-reader favorite nearly every month.
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1 Serum - 30ml
This best-in-class anti-aging serum almost never goes on sale. Its hero ingredient is retinaldehyde, which fights wrinkles and fine lines quicker than other commonly used retinols, according to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Marisa Garshick.
Revision Skincare D.E.J. Eye Cream
Our best overall eye cream is still a splurge, but one dermatologist says it’s a favorite in their office for dealing with wrinkles, sagging skin, puffiness, and dark circles.
Selfmade Self Disclosure Intimacy Serum
Everything at Selfmade is 40 percent off. The brand’s safflower-oil-based lubricant is formulated with arnica flower and copaiba balsam, which increase blood flow and ease any discomfort.
Anthropologie Wire Basket Crates - Set of 3
Anthropologie’s sale section is an extra 40 percent off this weekend only, and it’s quite good! It is a fact that bright-yellow baskets make organizing your clutter 100 percent cuter.
Anthropologie Bombay Juice Glasses - Set of 4
These lovely juice cups are now just under $4 apiece.
Anthropologie Mother-of-Pearl Caviar Spoons - Set of 2
Not just for caviar — I have a similar spoon that I like to use for stirring sugar or cream into coffee.
Emporio Sirenuse Sun Charger Plate
The sale-on-sale at Bergdorf Goodman is full of designer fashion — but I’m a bit more into the home décor. Strategist senior editor Hilary Reid alerted me to this gorgeous plate from Emporio Sirenuse that’s over 70 percent off.
Emporio Sirenuse New Circle Dessert Plate
This smaller option is very nice, too!
Jenny Pennywood Everyday Napkins - Burnt Sienna, Set of 2
Jenny Pennywood is having an end-of-summer sale, which includes some of our favorite cloth napkins. Strategist senior editor Winnie Yang says they’re “a nice, heavy weight” and “don’t really require ironing” (unlike other linen napkins she’s tried).
Gap Linen-Blend Button-Back Cropped Tank Top
Strategist writer Lauren Ro has been wearing this linen-blend top from the Gap all summer. (She also has it in black.)
Marimekko Emali Unikko Turtleneck Top
I’m this close to buying this Marimekko turtleneck.
Calvin Klein Comfort Low Rise Thongs - 3-Pack
Some shockingly good deals are afoot at Nordstrom Rack — starting, of course, with some multi-packs of Calvin Klein undies.
Calvin Klein Boxer Briefs - 3-Pack
And some equally inexpensive boxer briefs.
Levi’s Ribcage Bells Flare Leg Jeans
Bell-bottoms deserve a full comeback this fall, in my opinion.
Levi’s Kids’ 511 Performance Jeans
And some nice slim-fit jeans for kids (that come in several washes) for under $20.
Columbia Kids’ Birch Falls Fleece Jacket
I know it’s not quite the season for fleece just yet, but this is a really good deal.
Cotopaxi Teca Fleece Hooded Full-Zip Jacket - Men’s
There’s plenty of fleece (and some vests) from Cotopaxi on sale, too. I might buy this one for myself.
Patagonia Women’s Baggies Shorts - 5”
Speaking of beloved outdoorsy brands, Patagonia’s end-of-season sale is excellent. If you’re not quite ready to let go of summer just yet, consider the humble (but flattering) Baggies.
Patagonia Women’s Houdini Jacket
The classic Houdini windbreaker is on sale in myriad colors, but this bright-coral shade is the cheapest.
Naadam The Original Cashmere Sweater Women’s
Naadam makes our best overall cashmere sweater for both men and women — and all limited-edition colors are $75 through Sunday night.
Naadam The Original Cashmere Sweater Men’s
I think this sage-gray shade might be my fave.
Naadam Signature Cashmere Ribbed V-Neck Tank
There’s still time to wear this cashmere tank this summer (and it’s easy to layer over a turtleneck come fall).
Babaà Cardigan No18 - Natural
Sustainable-fashion lovers will be delighted to know that Babaà’s beautiful knits are on sale through Monday. I’ve been eyeing these cardigans for years. (Note that since the prices are listed in Euros, prices shown here are approximations to U.S. dollars.)
Babaà Trousers No35 - Navy
Stylist and designer Michele Janezic likes knit pants like these, which come in several cheerful colors and can be paired with a matching top.
Aerosoles Cosmos Sandals
Gaby Grossman, the former director of editorial operations at New York, has danced in these heels at seven weddings and compares them to “walking on clouds.”
Mephisto Mabel Slide Sandal
If you’re looking for more casual footwear, we really like these buckled slides from Mephisto.
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