4 Best Weekend Sales: 94%-Off Summer Staples, $39 Kate Spade Bags, and Rare Shoe Deals

With end-of-summer sales finally here, now’s the best time to grab the seasonal staples that haven’t yet made it off your wishlist.

The best sale this weekend is at Madewell, where on-sale items—including summer trends and wardrobe staples—are up to 94-percent off with the code SUMMER40. Other great fashion deals can be found at Free People, where I found rare deals on footwear brands including Vejas and Birkenstock, and at Kate Spade Outlet, where luxury bags start at just $39. And in terms of beauty, don’t miss Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale, where you can save on everything from anti-aging skin care to Amal Clooney-used hair care brands. 

4 Best Weekend Sales

• Madewell Weekend Sale-on-Sale: up to 94% off with code SUMMER40
• Kate Spade Outlet Sale: up to 74% off 
• Free People Summer Shoe Sale: up to 57% off
• Nordstrom Anniversary Beauty Sale: up to 53% off

Shop my top picks from each sale, below.

Madewell Weekend Sale-on-Sale

• Best Deal: Square-Neck One-Piece Swimsuit, $5 (Originally $78)
• Summer Essential: Relaxed Mid-Length Denim Shorts, $39 (Originally $78)
• Editor’s Pick: Tie-Back Flutter-Sleeve Tiered Midi Dress, $42 (Originally $128)
• Cropped Crewneck Sweater Tee, $15 (Originally $70)
• Kick Out Full-Length Jeans, $24 (Originally $128)
• Puff-Sleeve Babydoll Top, $44 (Originally $88)

For one weekend only, Madewell’s entire sale section is an extra 40-percent off with the code SUMMER40, and the best deal I found is on this white one-piece swimsuit that’s now 94 percent off. The reviews are somewhat mixed, but at just $5 (my morning coffee cost more), I see no reason why I wouldn’t add it to my cart before it sells out. Other deals I’m eyeing include $24 jeans, a goes-with-everything puff-sleeve top, as well as this Tie-Back Flutter-Sleeve Tiered Midi Dress. While an all-white, breezy dress might feel summer-specific, it can easily transition into fall with a blazer and simple pair of dark boots.

Free People Summer Shoe Sale

• Best Deal: Sam Edelman Ari Gem Ballet Flats, $70 (Originally $160)
• Rare Discount: Birkenstock Uji Sandals, $100 (Originally $150)
• Celebrity-Favorite Brand: Veja V-15 Sneakers, $160 (Originally $190)
• All Seychelles Double-Knot Slip-On Sandals, $70 (Originally $98)
• Jeffrey Campbell That's a Wrap Ballet Flats, $70 (Originally $160)
• Hoka Kaha 2 Low GTX Sneakers, $150 (Originally $220)

Free People is one of my favorite places to shop for shoes—not only does the retailer often have the styles that are sold out everywhere else, but it also quietly marks down shoes that almost never go on sale. This weekend alone, you can find rare deals on Birkenstock sandals, as well as Veja and Hoka sneakers. Of course, it’s also a great place to save on trending footwear. These gem-covered black ballet flats from Sam Edelman are now 57 percent off, while these metallic sandals, which are finished with two cute bows, are on sale for $70. 

Kate Spade Outlet Sale

• Best Deal: Leila Mini Flap Crossbody Bag, $63 (Originally $239)
• Biggest Steal: Leila Small Card Holder Wristlet, $39 (Originally $119)
• Editor’s Pick: Dumpling Tote Bag, $131 (Originally $499)
• Sadie Envelope Crossbody Bag, $79 (Originally $279)
• Leila Hobo Shoulder Bag, $104 (Originally $399)
• Perry Medium Satchel, $119 (Originally $399)

Whether you’re wanting a new bag for fall, a bright option to finish out summer, or a style you can wear year-round, Kate Spade Outlet not only has it, but has it on major markdown. This crossbody bag, which shoppers describe as being perfect for everyday wear, is 74 percent off, while this versatile wristlet is now $39. My personal favorite, though, is this Dumpling Tote Bag. While leather tote bags tend to look the same, this style—which features a slouchy silhouette and cinchable sides—has personality without forfeiting function. 

Nordstrom Anniversary Beauty Sale

• Best Deal: RevitaLash Lash and Brow Conditioner Set, $100 (Originally $211)
• Beauty Editor Approved: NuFace Trinity+ Facial Toning Starter Kit, $265 (Originally $395)
• Celebrity Favorite: Augustinus Bader the Rich Cream, $210 (Originally $272)
• T3 Airebrush Blow Dry Brush, $100 (Originally $150)
• Kiehl’s Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Facial Serum, $59 (Originally $92)
• Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Jumbo Conditioner, $77 (Originally $120)

While Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale might be more famous for its fashion deals, the beauty ones are not to be missed, with savings on high-end makeup, skin, and hair care. NuFace’s facial toning device, which celebrities and beauty editors swear by, is over $100-off. Plus, you can save on the luxe moisturizer everyone from Jennifer Aniston to Victoria Beckham has used, this Kiehl’s shopper-favorite retinol serum, and even T3’s round blow drying brush (it’s the brand behind Amal Clooney’s bouncy blowouts, BTW).