Wee Birdy Guide to the Best Buys in the June 2013 Sales
June 25, 2013
really need them - agreed? For instance, I need a great pair of tapered black pants. Slightly cropped, almost capri style pants - the kind that Jean Seaberg paired with Breton stripes in Breathless . The thing is, it all comes down to cut and fit, and so far I haven't had any luck. I've got my eye on these COS pants but unfortunately they don't ship to Australia - yet. Come on, COS!
But if you are in the market for some spiffy new clobber, you better hop to it - things are selling out fast (I've already re-written my edit a few times). I'll be updating this post with alternatives as items sell-out, so keep an eye on Wee Birdy over the next couple of days.
UPDATE: I'm now adding some cheaper high street alternatives into the mix.
1. The Liberty silk scarf
Blue Liberty House print small silk scarf , reduced to £66.50 (from £95) from Liberty. Or how about this gorgeous Erdem rose wave scarf , now US$139 (from $470) at Barneys Warehouse.
2. The sexy black heels
Saint Laurent metal-trimmed pointed leather pumps , reduced to £329 (from £470) from Net-a-porter. And check out these Narcisco Rodriguez two-tone pumps , now US$219 (from $795) at Barneys Warehouse.
3. The chic neutral pumps
3.1 Phillip Lim D'Orsay suede and textured-leather pumps , reduced to £212.50 (from £425 ) from Net-a-porter. These Duccio Venturi strappy pumps from Browns are also fabulous. After a super-cheap high street bargain? Check out these ASOS SIDNEY Pointed High Heels with Metal Toe Cap , reduced to AU$35.04 (from $78.84) at ASOS.
4. The black clutch
3.1 Phillip Lim 31 Minute patent-leather and leather clutch , reduced to £201 (was £335) from Net-a-porter. For a bargainous high street alternative, check out this sleek black envelope clutch at ASOS, reduced to AU$17.52.
5. The classic cropped black pant
Miu Miu cropped stretch wool-gabardine pants , reduced to £147.50 (from £295) from Net-a-porter. Or try these pants . I also love these COS slim side zip trousers , reduced to £41.
6. The ultimate pencil skirt
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania stretch-cotton skirt , reduced to £138.60 (from £231) at Net-a-porter. Or try this or this . I love this wrap pencil skirt from Whistles, reduced to £60 (from £110). And if you're after navy, check out this twill pencil skirt , down to US$45 (from $88) at Anthropologie.
7. The little black dress
Acne Adelle Tape open-back chiffon dress , reduced to £115 (from £230) at Net-a-porter. Also try this Acne denim and chiffon dress reduced to £145 at Browns. I also adore this super-chic Anja crepe dress , down to £85 (from £135) at Whistles. And this lovely Orla Kiely V-neck silk and cotton dress with box pleats is now £236 (from £338). Want something cheaper? How about this gathered detail dress at COS , reduced to £28.
1. The Breton striped top
J.Crew striped cotton anchor T-shirt , reduced to £23 (from £46) from Net-a-porter. Or try this top .
2. The white blouse
Karl Lagerfeld Belinda studded crepe blouse , reduced to £99.50 (from £199) from Net-a-porter. Also loving this white NW3 Byron shirt from £55 from Hobbs.3. The ballet flats
Bloch bow-embellished leather ballet flats , reduced to £62.50 (from £125) from Net-a-porter. Or try these ballet flats from Belle by Sigerson Morrison (reduced to AU$126). And you really can't go past these simple, Audrey Hepburn-style ballet flats at Country Road for AU$52.46 (down from $69.95).
4. The bright mid-heel pumps
Lucy Choi London croc-textured Ruby pumps , reduced to AU$160 (from AU$230) from Matches. You can find more Lucy Choi shoes on sale here at Matches and here at MyWardrobe.com . And if you're after a black mid-heel pump , look no further than these classic little beauties , down to £75 (from £125) at Whistles.
5. The casual summer frock
Emmy patch pocket dress , reduced to £45 at (from £95) at Whistles.And then there is this Antipodium Playpal dress , reduced to AU$154.03 (from $229.00) at Shopbop. Also loving this Chinti and Parker polka dot embroidered dress reduced to £110 from Browns. Then there is this ultra-cool COS silk and cotton dress , reduced to £40. And check out this gorgeous grey NW3 bow swing dress , as well as this very pretty cream NW3 Theodora dress , both reduced to £69 (from £139) from Hobbs. Want something cheaper? How about this super-sweet Warehouse fan-print frock for AU$42.05 (from $70.08) from ASOS? And if you're a fan of Marimekko, check out this Marimekko Elaska Dress , reduced to AU$209 (from $299) at Funkis.
6. The tailored jacket
Antipodium Mandate Jacket , reduced to AU$239.15 (from $578.16) at ASOS. Or check out this incredible satin-trimmed blazer by Maison Martin Margiela . And check out this Orla Kiely print cotton blazer , now £222 (from £318). I'm also loving this sharp purple NW3 Indigo blazer , reduced to £84 (from £169) at Hobbs.
7. The DVF wrap dress
Diane von Furstenberg New Jeanne Two Dress , reduced to AU$327.35 (from AU$365) at Shopbop.
1. The black mini skirt
Helmut Lang Cocoon cotton-blend jersey mini skirt , reduced to £55 (from £110) from Net-a-porter.
2. The colourful sweater
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel cotton and cashmere-blend sweater , reduced to £162 (from £270) at Net-a-porter. Or try this . I also love this divine grey NW3 Birdie Intarsia sweater , reduced to £48 (from £69) at Hobbs. And then there is this scallop stitch pullover , down to US$49.95 (from $88) at Anthropologie. After something chic and cheap? How about this contrast cuff knit top, reduced to £23 at COS.
3. The sexy heels
Jimmy Choo Maya studded suede pumps , reduced to £486.50 (from £695) at Net-a-porter.
4. The messenger bag
Marc by Marc Jacobs washed up messenger bag in Flame , reduced to AU$238.80 (from AU$267.71) at Shopbop.
5. The throw-on-and-go summer frock
Acne Marnay pleated sateen dress , £140 (from £280) at Net-a-porter. Or check out this super-cool American Apparel low back black dress at ASOS, reduced to AU$38.54 (from $77.09). I'm also loving this Rare belted dress reduced to $35.04 at ASOS.
6. The ultra-flattering dressy frock
Roland Mouret blue albermarle tie-waist V-neck dress , reduced to £397.50 (from £795) at Liberty. Or there is this beautiful Gloria lace dress , down to £85 (from £145) at Whistles.
7. The simple shift dress
Weekend by MaxMara Randers dress , reduced to AU$100 (from AU$200) at Matches. Also loving this Orla Kieley organza shift dress reduced to £208.60 (from £298). And this Marimekko Pikubassi dress is reduced to AU$234 (from $335 at Funkis. COS printed shift dress , reduced to £81.
Have you bought anything in the sales? What do you think of my edit of the best bits?
Disclaimer: Affiliate links are used in this post, for which I receive a small fee per sale. Never fear - it doesn't affect my decisions or selections. I wouldn't feature any crap on Wee Birdy.
It's sales time and I've been scouring the web for the best designer (and high street) bargains for you. I've focused on timeless pieces - the kind of essentials that make a classic wardrobe. I often wait 'til sales time to purchase these kinds of pieces - and if I don't need anything new, then that's it - I don't look at all!
It's all too easy to get carried away by the lure of discounted items, and buying something for the sake of getting a bargain. And I reckon we've all got too much crap in our closets already. So for god's sake don't add to the chaos/potential landfill with purchases you don't really need. Especially trend-driven purchases that date really quickly.
So I guess that's why I put together this wee guide to the sales, cherry-picking what I consider to be really great, classic pieces that will stand the test of time in your wardrobe. But only if you really need them - agreed? For instance, I need a great pair of tapered black pants. Slightly cropped, almost capri style pants - the kind that Jean Seaberg paired with Breton stripes in Breathless. The thing is, it all comes down to cut and fit, and so far I haven't had any luck. I've got my eye on these COS pants but unfortunately they don't ship to Australia - yet. Come on, COS!
But if you are in the market for some spiffy new clobber, you better hop to it - things are selling out fast (I've already re-written my edit a few times). I'll be updating this post with alternatives as items sell-out, so keep an eye on Wee Birdy over the next couple of days.
UPDATE: I'm now adding some cheaper high street alternatives into the mix.
1. The Liberty silk scarf
Blue Liberty House print small silk scarf, reduced to £66.50 (from £95) from Liberty. Or how about this gorgeous Erdem rose wave scarf, now US$139 (from $470) at Barneys Warehouse.
2. The sexy black heels
Saint Laurent metal-trimmed pointed leather pumps, reduced to £329 (from £470) from Net-a-porter. And check out these Narcisco Rodriguez two-tone pumps, now US$219 (from $795) at Barneys Warehouse.
3. The chic neutral pumps
3.1 Phillip Lim D'Orsay suede and textured-leather pumps, reduced to £212.50 (from £425 ) from Net-a-porter. These Duccio Venturi strappy pumps from Browns are also fabulous. After a super-cheap high street bargain? Check out these ASOS SIDNEY Pointed High Heels with Metal Toe Cap, reduced to AU$35.04 (from $78.84) at ASOS.
4. The black clutch
3.1 Phillip Lim 31 Minute patent-leather and leather clutch, reduced to £201 (was £335) from Net-a-porter. For a bargainous high street alternative, check out this sleek black envelope clutch at ASOS, reduced to AU$17.52.
5. The classic cropped black pant
Miu Miu cropped stretch wool-gabardine pants, reduced to £147.50 (from £295) from Net-a-porter. Or try these pants. I also love these COS slim side zip trousers, reduced to £41.
6. The ultimate pencil skirt
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania stretch-cotton skirt, reduced to £138.60 (from £231) at Net-a-porter. Or try this or this. I love this wrap pencil skirt from Whistles, reduced to £60 (from £110). And if you're after navy, check out this twill pencil skirt, down to US$45 (from $88) at Anthropologie.
7. The little black dress
Acne Adelle Tape open-back chiffon dress, reduced to £115 (from £230) at Net-a-porter. Also try this Acne denim and chiffon dress reduced to £145 at Browns. I also adore this super-chic Anja crepe dress, down to £85 (from £135) at Whistles. And this lovely Orla Kiely V-neck silk and cotton dress with box pleats is now £236 (from £338). Want something cheaper? How about this gathered detail dress at COS, reduced to £28.
1. The Breton striped top
J.Crew striped cotton anchor T-shirt, reduced to £23 (from £46) from Net-a-porter. Or try this top.
2. The white blouse
Karl Lagerfeld Belinda studded crepe blouse, reduced to £99.50 (from £199) from Net-a-porter. Also loving this white NW3 Byron shirt from £55 from Hobbs.
3. The ballet flats
Bloch bow-embellished leather ballet flats, reduced to £62.50 (from £125) from Net-a-porter. Or try these ballet flats from Belle by Sigerson Morrison (reduced to AU$126). And you really can't go past these simple, Audrey Hepburn-style ballet flats at Country Road for AU$52.46 (down from $69.95).
4. The bright mid-heel pumps
Lucy Choi London croc-textured Ruby pumps, reduced to AU$160 (from AU$230) from Matches. You can find more Lucy Choi shoes on sale here at Matches and here at MyWardrobe.com. And if you're after a black mid-heel pump, look no further than these classic little beauties, down to £75 (from £125) at Whistles.
5. The casual summer frock
Emmy patch pocket dress, reduced to £45 at (from £95) at Whistles.And then there is this Antipodium Playpal dress, reduced to AU$154.03 (from $229.00) at Shopbop. Also loving this Chinti and Parker polka dot embroidered dress reduced to £110 from Browns. Then there is this ultra-cool COS silk and cotton dress, reduced to £40. And check out this gorgeous grey NW3 bow swing dress, as well as this very pretty cream NW3 Theodora dress, both reduced to £69 (from £139) from Hobbs. Want something cheaper? How about this super-sweet Warehouse fan-print frock for AU$42.05 (from $70.08) from ASOS? And if you're a fan of Marimekko, check out this Marimekko Elaska Dress, reduced to AU$209 (from $299) at Funkis.
6. The tailored jacket
Antipodium Mandate Jacket, reduced to AU$239.15 (from $578.16) at ASOS. Or check out this incredible satin-trimmed blazer by Maison Martin Margiela. And check out this Orla Kiely print cotton blazer, now £222 (from £318). I'm also loving this sharp purple NW3 Indigo blazer, reduced to £84 (from £169) at Hobbs.
7. The DVF wrap dress
Diane von Furstenberg New Jeanne Two Dress, reduced to AU$327.35 (from AU$365) at Shopbop.
1. The black mini skirt
Helmut Lang Cocoon cotton-blend jersey mini skirt, reduced to £55 (from £110) from Net-a-porter.
2. The colourful sweater
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel cotton and cashmere-blend sweater, reduced to £162 (from £270) at Net-a-porter. Or try this. I also love this divine grey NW3 Birdie Intarsia sweater, reduced to £48 (from £69) at Hobbs. And then there is this scallop stitch pullover, down to US$49.95 (from $88) at Anthropologie. After something chic and cheap? How about this contrast cuff knit top, reduced to £23 at COS.
3. The sexy heels
Jimmy Choo Maya studded suede pumps, reduced to £486.50 (from £695) at Net-a-porter.
4. The messenger bag
Marc by Marc Jacobs washed up messenger bag in Flame, reduced to AU$238.80 (from AU$267.71) at Shopbop.
5. The throw-on-and-go summer frock
Acne Marnay pleated sateen dress, £140 (from £280) at Net-a-porter. Or check out this super-cool American Apparel low back black dress at ASOS, reduced to AU$38.54 (from $77.09). I'm also loving this Rare belted dress reduced to $35.04 at ASOS.
6. The ultra-flattering dressy frock
Roland Mouret blue albermarle tie-waist V-neck dress, reduced to £397.50 (from £795) at Liberty. Or there is this beautiful Gloria lace dress, down to £85 (from £145) at Whistles.
7. The simple shift dress
Weekend by MaxMara Randers dress, reduced to AU$100 (from AU$200) at Matches. Also loving this Orla Kieley organza shift dress reduced to £208.60 (from £298). And this Marimekko Pikubassi dress is reduced to AU$234 (from $335 at Funkis. COS printed shift dress, reduced to £81.
