It's time for the Half-Yearly Sale... for men!

Still scrambling for a gift for Dad? Then head to Nordstrom's Half-Yearly Sale for men, which started today and goes through the end of June.  Discounts on apparel and shoes start at 33 percent and include favorite designers like Hugo Boss, Lacoste and Salvatore Ferragamo.

If Dad's got enough ties, how about some help in the styling department? Pick up the recently-released Nordstrom Guide to Men's Style ($19.95), offering tips frop top Nordstrom salespeople and tailors. The hardbound book also provides practical advice for the carekeeping of clothes, from traveling to everyday use. For more information, visit www.nordstrom-mensstyle.com.

kate spade online sample sale...

...now through Friday, sign up for the kate spade mailing list and gain access to the online sample sale, with savings of up to 75 percent off handbags, small goods, jewelry, apparel and shoes, plus $5 ground shipping: kate spade sample sale

Just for ladies: Clearance at Bra Smyth, Short Hills Mall

Ladies looking for luxury-brand underthings (and sleepthings) for less can look no further than Bra Smyth at Short Hills Mall during their Warehouse Clearance event running from June 5th to 14th, when finds are slashed 20% to 80%.

Designer bras are the highlight of this store, but guests can also find these on sale: luxury swimwear, intimate apparel, cotton and silk sleepwear, plush robes and activewear. Just some sample brands to give you an idea: Hanky Panky, La Perla, Donna Karan, Aubade, Chantelle, Anne Cole, Simone Perele and more...

Bra Smyth at Short Hills Mall
1200 Morris Turnpike, #B 113
Short HIlls
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
973-921-2888 | brasmyth.com

... and you gents can tag along too... if you're looking for gift ideas.