Rakia's Style Nation: End of Summer Sales

By: Fashion Insider Rakia Reynolds

I’m always looking for fabulous finds and fierce sales.  As your fashion insider, I’m here to make sure that you know about all of the sales happening right now all over Philly at some of my favorite boutiques.  So what are you waiting for?  Happy shopping!

South Street

Astro Vintage  720 S 5th St        

Get 20% percent off most of the summer collection, which happens to be fun and flirty dresses at one of my favorite vintage boutiques

Bus Stop Boutique
750 S. 4th Street

If you couldn’t afford to travel this summer stop by The Haute Summer Sale at Bus Stop to experience world travels in Elena’s shoes (most labels are from abroad) —Don’t miss 65% savings on all fine footwear until September 5.

Washington Square

Hello Home 1004 Pine Street

Hello Home has a sale on home goods and gift items galore.  Find hostess presents, home décor deals and steals, as well as great gifts for friends and family. Now, you won’t have any excuses to show up empty handed at your auntie’s BBQ this weekend.

Rittenhouse Square

Hello World  257 S. 20th St

This delightful shop debuts deals Sept. 1-10th with their Annual Sidewalk Sale. Merchandise 50-75% off including handbags and other accessories.

Joan Shepp 1616 Walnut St

Joan Shepp celebrates its one-year anniversary of carrying the Y3 line September 1st. Join Joan to celebrate with food, drinks and DJ Rahsaan accompanying the preview of Y3's fall collection.

Kimberly Boutique 123 S. 16th Street

Stock up on closet must haves at the Rittenhouse boutique. Enjoy 50% off the sale rack, which houses spring and summer collection, dresses, tanks, and jackets.

Petulia's Folly 1710 Sansom Street

Petulia's Folly has sale racks right now! Summer merchandise 50-75% off, with fall extras up to 80% off plus new Alexander Wang pieces 30% off.

Old City

J. Karma 62. N. 3rd St

This accessories shop invites you to its Shoes and Booze party September 10th. Summer shoes will be up to 60% off with free cocktails, raffle prizes and a DJ.

Matthew Izzo 117 S. 13th St

Matthew Izzo has select summer options at 70% off.

Insider tip:  Mention that you are at the sale due to this Philly 360 post to earn an additional 10% off at register.

Reward  55 N 2nd St

Reward lives up to its label/moniker with a sale now through September 12 with apparel 60%+ off with lots of merchandise $50 or cheaper (from their eclectic collection of international and local designer lines).

Third Street Habit 153 North 3rd Street

Denim is a big DO this fall! Right now, you can shop this Old City’s cutesy shop for their denim sale-- customers can take an additional 25% off brands like AG Denim, J. Brand and James Perse.

Insider tips:  No tax on clothing in Philadelphia!  Also, check out some other boutiques that I love.