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Plus, secret sneaker markdowns on Adidas and Puma.
Labor Day sales may officially start next weekend, but there are tons of early bird deals to take advantage of right now. My advice? Don’t wait, because some of the discounts are truly too good to pass up.
This weekend, I’m shopping Spanx’s End of Season Sale, where the brand’s best-selling shaping pants, basics, and underwear are up to 71 percent off. Zara is where I’m going for affordable elevated basics (they start at just $18!), while Amazon has secretly marked down trending sneaker brands like Adidas and Puma. On the beauty front, I’m stocking up on Oprah-favorite brand Laura Geller, where you can find best-selling primers and concealers up to 54 percent off.
4 Best Weekend Sales
- Spanx End of Season Sale: up to 71% off Zara Summer Sale: up to 49% off Amazon Sneaker Sale: up to 35% off Laura Geller Makeup Sale: up to 54% off
Shop my top picks from each sale, below.
Spanx End of Season Sale
Orig. $24 $9 at Spanx
- Best Deal: PerfectFit Ponte Kick Flare Pant, $44 (Originally $148) Biggest Steal: Everyday Seamless Shaping Brief, $9 (Originally $24) Editor’s Pick: EveryWear Seamed-Front Wide Leg Jeans, $89 (Originally $168) Better Base Scoop Neck Tank, $24 (Originally $48) Suit Yourself Boat-Neck Ribbed Bodysuit, $44 (Originally $88) PerfectFit Ponte Flare Pant, $89 (Originally $148) Denim Seamed Shift Dress, $89 (Originally $178)
Spanx just launched its End of Season Sale, slashing prices on more than 100 staples. For fans of the brand’s shaping underwear, make sure to grab a pair of these best-selling briefs while they’re just $9. Other shopper-favorites include these wide-leg jeans, the elevated-but-comfortable PerfectFit Ponte Flare Pants, and this boat-neck bodysuit.
Orig. $168 $89 at Spanx
Orig. $88 $44 at Spanx
Zara Summer Sale
Orig. $35 $18 at Zara.com
- Best Deal: Flowy Pleated Dress, $18 (Originally $35) Must-Have Elevated Basic: Tied Poplin Shirt, $28 (Originally $50) Editor’s Pick: Balloon Sleeve Blouse, $28 (Originally $50) Ruffled Print Blouse, $23 (Originally $48) Linen Blend Wide-Leg Pants, $28 (Originally $50) Pajama-Style Pants, $28 (Originally $50) Smooth Knit Cropped Cardigan, $28 (Originally $46)
Zara is the place to grab chic, elevated basics on a budget, and right now, a handful of them are even cheaper. This off-the-shoulder pleated dress is now just $18; the style is elegant, classic, and a little sexy. I’m also completely obsessed with the Tied Poplin Shirt and Balloon Sleeve Blouse, both of which are perfect for the office without being stuffy. Of course, you also can’t go wrong with a pair of wide-leg linen pants, and these are now just $28.
Orig. $50 $28 at Zara.com
Orig. $50 $28 at Zara.com
Amazon Sneaker Sale
Orig. $70 $53 at Amazon
- Best Deal: Superga 2790a Platform Sneaker, $52 (Originally $80) Celebrity-Favorite Brand: Tretorn Rawlins Sneaker, $66 (Originally $85) Editor’s Pick: Adidas Grand Court 2.0 Sneaker, $53 (Originally $70) Puma Club Ii Era Sneaker, $55 (Originally $75) Keds the Court Sneakers, $56 (Originally $80) Reebok Club C Double Sneaker, $57 (Originally $85)
I’m retiring my sandals for the year, which means that I have room for a few pairs of fall-ready shoes; fortunately, Amazon quietly marked down sneakers from celebrity-favorite brands. This classic, all-white pair from Adidas (that look a lot like Amal Clooney’s go-to pair) are now just $53 while Tretorn’s Rawlins style (a Reese Witherspoon staple) are $66. You’ll also find deals on Puma, Reebok, and Superga, with discounts up to 35 percent off.
Orig. $85 $66 at Amazon
Orig. $75 $55 at Amazon
Laura Geller Makeup Sale
Orig. $28 $13 at Laurageller.com
- Best Deal: Serum Blush Cheek Tint, $13 with code BLUSH (Originally $28) Beauty Editor-Approved: Baked Balance-n-Brighten Color Correcting Foundation, $22 (Originally $36) 2,800+ Five-Star Ratings: Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer Duos, $29 (Originally $49) Jelly Balm Hydrating Lip Color, $13 (Originally $21) The Ideal Fix Concealer, $16 (Originally $26) Better Than ‘Block Skincare-Infused Serum SPF Foundation, $20 (Originally $34)
Laura Geller is the Oprah-approved beauty brand our editors can’t stop talking about, and ahead of Labor Day, all of its makeup is marked down. The best deal is on the Serum Blush, which is an extra 10 percent off with the code BLUSH, but I’ll be using the sale to finally grab the Baked Balance-n-Brighten Color Correcting Foundation our beauty editor said gives her “airbrushed” skin. Though, with everything on sale, I might also grab a hydrating primer and juicy lipstick.
Orig. $36 $22 at Laurageller.com
Orig. $49 $29 at Laurageller.com