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Banana Republic Factory, J.Crew, Kate Spade, Amazon

Between the end of spring, early summer and Mother’s Day there are a lot of options to save this weekend. At Banana Republic’s outlet store, the brand’s already discounted fashion gets an extra 20 percent off, and at J.Crew there’s up to 52 percent off newly added and best-selling swimwear. If you’re planning to treat your mom (or yourself, no judgement), you won’t want to miss Kate Spade’s Mother’s Day sale, where there’s up to 51 percent off bags ready for spring and summer. And at Amazon, the top-rated beauty now starts at just $12.

Below are our top picks from each sale.

52% off: pleated linen blend wide leg trousers

Banana Republic Factory


Banana republic factory sale on sale

Banana Republic Factory has added an additional 20 percent discount to its already discounted fashion (which will be applied in your shopping cart), making its linen-blend wide-leg pants and shorts 52 percent off. Both lightweight styles are perfect for elevating summer looks, with shoppers saying the trousers are ‘beautifully tailored’, ‘stylish and timeless’, while fans of the ‘soft and comfortable’ shorts rave that they make any outfit look ‘casual’. refined’ look.

Banana Republic Factory


This boat neck tank top is also on sale, as is the Voile Shirt Dress: a cute 100 percent cotton mini dress with puff sleeves and subtle eye detailing.

Banana Republic Factory


Banana Republic Factory


42% off: One-piece swimsuit with ruffles

J. Crew


J.Crew Summer Swimwear Sale

J.Crew’s summer sale is running now through May 6, and I’m using it as an opportunity to finally get my hands on one of the brand’s swimsuits before the season. For one-pieces, I love this 42 percent off ruffled style with a blue floral print, sweetheart neckline and semi-cheeky cut. This plain red swimsuit is another favorite, with a modern look And classic. It features thick straps, a simple crew neck, a backless design and ribbing, with shoppers writing that it is ‘comfortable, flattering’ and ‘sexy’.

J. Crew


For two-piece styles, customers love this ‘supportive and comfortable’ underwire bikini top, available in bra sizes 32A to 42DD, and the matching semi-detachable bottom. This striped thong bikini top and bottoms are also quickly becoming a favourite, with customers raving that the bottoms provide the perfect amount of coverage; they’re “not too skinny,” according to one fan.

J. Crew


J. Crew


51% discount: Katy medium shoulder bag

Kate Spade


Kate Spade Mother’s Day Sale

Ahead of Mother’s Day, Kate Spade has discounted some of its bags that are already on sale by an additional 30 percent. This Kelly green shoulder bag – now 51 percent off – is officially at the top of my wish list. The vibrant hue instantly makes any outfit cooler and the longer strap creates a drop that actually, comfortable An arm fits in it, a detail that is also reflected on this larger shoulder bag with color blocks.

Kate Spade


If you need a really roomy bag, the brand’s York Large Work Tote Bag is now 51 percent off. As the name suggests, this is perfect for the office as it has a dedicated laptop compartment and a classic black finish that will look chic all year round. And for something small (you can take it out on the weekend and throw it in the work bag on Monday), this pink shoulder bag is now just $52.

Kate Spade


Kate Spade


$12 offer: CeraVe Moisturizing Tinted Mineral Sunscreen

Amazon


Amazon secret skin care sale

While it wasn’t a special sales event, I did discover that a number of consumer-favorite skincare products are available for purchase on Amazon (hence classified). The cheapest option is CeraVe’s $12 tinted moisturizer with SPF 30, which customers say has a “hydrating, pore-blurring effect.” “(It’s) not too heavy but hides minor imperfections,” someone else wrote. Another affordable purchase is Clinique’s plumping lip treatment, which now costs just $18.

Amazon


If your beauty goal is to combat signs of aging, make sure to get Neutrogena’s Retinol Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer, which has more than 10,000 five-star ratings, while it’s 35 percent off. And if you feel like splurging, Lancôme’s caffeinated Rénergie Eye Cream is on sale for $72 on rare occasions.

Amazon


Amazon