A Huge List of Sales: A $6 J.Crew Tank and Lots of Mother’s Day Gifts
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The entire Strategist staff is in Mother’s Day mode. My contribution is, of course, actually-nice and on-sale gifts that only look like you spent a bundle. If you’re looking to restock her (or your!) skin-care drawer, I recommend checking out Amazon’s Summer Beauty Event, where lots of gift-y beauty items are on sale. And on the fashion front, I found many good deals on apparel and accessories from Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, and more, including the $50 Alex Mill pull-on pants many of you have been eyeing this week — they’re still on sale and would, it turns out, also make a great gift.
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Women’s fashion
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At nearly 90 percent off, J.Crew’s striped tank is basically free.
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The solid-color version is just $10 more and comes in white, light gray, and black.
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This cotton tee (with a touch of elastane to make it stretchy) features a ruffled scoop neck and comes in black, white, and lilac.
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Senior editor Hilary Reid is on the hunt for breathable blouses (that won’t cause tan lines) for her bachelorette party. One option: this attractive Emily Levine top, which is now nearly 30 percent off.
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Caslon Stripe Crewneck Rib Sweater
If you missed out on the striped Alex Mill cardigan that was on sale earlier this week (it’s still on sale, but only in sizes extra-small and small), this pullover sweater might fill the void!
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This silky top, also from the Alex Mill sale, is still on sale, too. I especially love the shell buttons.
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One of the most popular products from the sale with our readers so far has been these pull-on pants, which are made from lyocell and come in four colors. They’re an absolute steal at $50 (over $100 off).
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And a slightly cheaper linen-blend option from Caslon.
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If you’re not ready to board the pull-on-pant train, I also spotted these straight-leg jeans for 42 percent off at Urban Outfitters.
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And a jacket to kind of match is over half off at Nordstrom.
Men’s fashion
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No-fuss Calvin Klein trunks, now just $11 apiece.
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Today’s the day to treat yourself to these luxurious cashmere socks that are made in Scotland.
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Hoka Clifton 9 (Men’s)
Several pairs of these Strategist-approved workout shoes from Hoka are on sale for $116. If you’re brave enough, this all-white pair is even cheaper — $94!
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And here’s a navy-and-gray pair of Keens for walking and wading.
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Gramicci O.G. Long Bill Baseball Cap
This Gramicci cap is one of the best things in Madewell’s sale section right now, according to deals writer Alexandra Polk.
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Adidas Gift Card
Through May 14, you can purchase a $100 gift card at Adidas for just $80. Would make a good gift for anyone — especially for Father’s Day.
Beauty
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One of the best deals from Amazon’s Summer Beauty Event: Olay’s night cream, which is our top pick for combination skin. It contains niacinamide, which exfoliates, brightens skin, and keeps oily patches at bay.
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A huge bottle of our favorite fits-everyone face wash for just $10.
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Strategist contributor Mbiye Kasonga says this is an actually good tinted mineral sunscreen. After applying, it deepens “into a brown color with a slight shimmer that left my face dewy and radiant,” she says.
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If you want to smell like a cool person, buy Everyday Oil. Both Kate Berlant and Sasha Velour are fans, just to name a couple.
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Beauty columnist Rio Viera-Newton says Tata Harper’s resurfacing mask is “gentle yet wildly helpful at combatting any kind of dark spots or overall dullness on your skin.” She recommends using it to brighten and soften skin before makeup or as a treatment after particularly sweaty days.
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Influencer Patti Roberts’s favorite purple shampoo is 25 percent off — a rare deal from Olaplex.
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Former associate editor Jenna Milliner-Waddell uses this hair serum when she does her silk press and says it’s “crucial” to that smooth finish. “It’s super-lightweight and feels silky in my hand, so I can only imagine what it’s doing to my hair, too,” she writes.
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Slip Skinny Scrunchies - Set of 6
These silk scrunchies (from the maker of one of our favorite silk pillowcases) will keep hair pulled back without causing dents or breakage.
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This is our best overall flat iron. It has a one-inch plate, monitors temperature 250 times per second so as to maintain a consistent temperature of 365 degrees, and has a rounded barrel so you can create curls, flicks, and waves.
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Braun Silk-épil 7
An easy-to-use epilator is 20 percent off, just in time for swimsuit season.
Home and kitchen
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Dick’s Sporting Goods has several nice-looking drinking vessels on sale, including the Stanley water bottle.
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Yeti’s Rambler line is apparently dentproof.
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Here’s a straw-free option for sipping hot (or cold) beverages on your morning walk.
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Sprezz Ribbon Dessert Plates
Secret Strategist subscribers saw these utterly charming beribboned dessert plates first.
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If you’re tired of lingering garlic, onion, and chili scents even hours after you make dinner, this new hand scrub looks nice. And it’s 25 percent off with the code MOM25 through May 11.
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To store the aforementioned garlic, an appealing stoneware container from Le Creuset.
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This utensil crock is delightful as well, and it comes in several solid and ombré shades.
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Sferra Celine Throw
A very giftable throw that comes in 14 colors.
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Also from Sferra, this luxurious-looking (but only $31) tub mat comes in ten colors and is made from 100 percent long-staple, zero-twist cotton.
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Matouk’s bath towels come in 23 colors and are 24 percent off. (I’m going off of Matouk’s website, which lists the original price as $54, not Bloomingdale’s, where it’s $69). Senior writer Lauren Ro says they are still as soft, cushiony, bouncy, and absorbent as they were on day one even after a year of use.
Kids
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One of our best-in-class baby swings is 20 percent off. Its gentle side-to-side swaying motion is generally soothing for infants, and there are six speeds and two vibration settings to customize the motion to suit your baby’s preferences.
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Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat
Instead of buying an infant car seat, a convertible seat, and a booster seat, we recommend this fairly inexpensive convertible option from Graco for the duration of your kid’s car-seat journey.
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Another good all-in-one car-seat deal from Safety 1st.
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