tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181727051437183424.post6621933937710431201..comments2024-03-26T06:25:47.702-04:00Comments on Google Retail Blog: Who Knew Tuesday?Nina Thatcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15335754077601332152noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181727051437183424.post-36487511599265321602010-11-07T10:28:33.657-05:002010-11-07T10:28:33.657-05:00Showrooms do! This Tuesday is big kahuna for samp...Showrooms do! This Tuesday is big kahuna for sample sales. See Sample Sale Samurai Tips from GuerillaShopper<br /><br />With a tsunami of sample sales starting next week, here are Nancy<br />Brenner's 10 tips:<br /><br />1. Act like a retailer - take total inventory of your closet, then<br />rearrange by color and function (i.e. weddings, work, weekend)<br /><br />2. Not perfect? - If the dress need more alterations than a patient on<br />"Nip/Tuck," skip it. A missing button or a busted zipper is a simple<br />fix.<br /><br />3. Where will you wear it? Spotted a dress in a blue hue that was my<br />most flattering shade, but wasn't 100% sure. Luckily, the "sample sale<br />whisperer" Leora at Teri Jon said, said "where will you wear it?" Sage<br />counsel. I put it back on the pile.<br /><br />4. Does this update my look? Search for statement makers, but not<br />one-hit wonders. I suspect the ubiquitous fur vest will be on deep<br />discount.<br /><br />5. Donate or consignment items - to clear room in your closet and earn<br />cash for sample sale spending.<br /><br />6. Don't succumb to herd mentality - it's hard not to get carried away<br />when everyone around you is swiping their credit cards - just remember<br />- you don't know their credit ratings.<br />7. Know the retail value - Check the designer's website, and peruse<br />retailer's websites to assess if it's a true bargain. Don't let a<br />"sale" entice you.<br /><br />8. Make a list - just like supermarket shopping, temptation lurks at<br />the aisle or check-out. Focus on completing an unworn outfit - matches<br />for a sweater or skirt hanging with tags still attached in your<br />closet.<br /><br />9. The "pow" factor - always leave room in your budget for unexpected<br />find - but not fifteen of them.<br /><br />And finally,<br />10. Does this make me look like Lady Gaga? - If it does, and you're<br />not Lady Gaga, you should probably put it back on the rack - it's on<br />sale for a reason.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com