Manolo Blahnik's 'Amazing' Boutique Sale Is Almost Over

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Blink and you'll miss final markdowns at the Manolo Blahnik boutique, which began on Monday after a month of ramping up discounts. Madison Avenue Spy reports that this sale has been called "amazing" by several people this far, with plenty of styles available between $195 and $295.

However, there's two major caveats: As of last night, the local shopping guru says "that those who are under a 36.5 or over a 39 will find the largest selection," and there's a chance that you could be waiting up to an hour to get in the boutique—so much for avoiding sample sale comparisons here.

Her pro tips? Swing by the store at 31 West 54th Street just after they close for lunch and restocking at 1pm to get a pass to cut the line when they reopen at 3pm, and work with one salesperson who can get you in and out the door quickly once you're shopping. The sale runs through tomorrow, and the boutique is open from 10:30am to 6pm, minus that mid-afternoon break.