Any seasoned online shopper will have Memorial Day weekend bookmarked on their calendar. The long weekend falls on a sweet spot when it comes to planning your shopping list — the perfect window of opportunity to nab all the discounted goodies you need heading into summer, and it’s generally a less overwhelming time to shop than Black Friday or Cyber Monday. More and more brands are offering Memorial Day markdowns that are comparable to Cyber Week, so if you can’t wait till the end-of-year period for furniture sales, or are in desperate need to score a couple hundred bucks off your favorite Saatva mattress, this is an excellent time to strike.
To make sure you don’t miss out on the hottest deals, we have asked the most in-the-know shoppers — aka, the Refinery29 Most Wanted team — to share the on-sale products they will be carting come Memorial Day weekend. From Lululemon deals to viral makeup to it bags, read ahead for 10 purchases our editors are setting an early alarm for. We will keep this story updated as more sales become available (and more discounted products pop up on our radar), so watch this space.
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Aeyde Black Uma Ballerina Flats, $375 $323
“I’ve been riding the ballet flat trend train for quite some time, and a simple low profile black leather pair should last a lifetime since it never goes out of style. I love this pair from Aeyde that has a slightly squared toe, an unexpected red stitch detail on the heel, and the thinnest ankle strap.” — Kate Spencer, Senior Affiliate Partnerships Manager
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aeydē Black Uma Ballerina Flats, $, available at SSENSE
Purple RejuvenatePlus Mattress (Queen), $6,495 $5,995
“I moved apartments recently and it’s about time for me to get a new mattress. I have chronic neck pain and I think I want to splurge on a good mattress that will do a good job of supporting my whole body but also keep me cool while I sleep as I run very warm. I’ve been looking at a few mattress reviews and the Purple RejuvenatePlus really stood out to me, with a special foam-and-coil support system that maximizes back support. And, what better time to make such a large purchase than a sale holiday like Memorial Day Weekend where I can get a Purple mattress for $500 off?” — Becca Sax, Affiliate Coordinator
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Purple RejuvenatePlus Mattress, $, available at Purple
Elemis Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm, $69 $55
“Elemis’ Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm takes the chore out of washing my face. So much so that I actually look forward to it in the evening. This unctuous cleansing balm transforms into a silky cream that cuts through mascara, foundation and even the most difficult-to-budge liquid lipstick. With this, removing makeup is in no way a grind. In fact, it feels more like a spa experience. Usually, I find it hard enough to choose between the rose iteration and the OG scent, but for summer it has to be green fig, which is so light and fresh. I’ve tried tens of cleansing balms in the past, but my evening shower routine is never complete without this one. From May 22 to May 28, Elemis is offering 20% off sitewide with the code MDW20.” — Jacqueline Kilikita, Deputy Beauty Director
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Elemis Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm, $, available at Elemis
Skims Fits Everybody Scoop Bralette, $34 $25
“The Skims Fits Everybody Scoop Bralette is my favorite bralette of all time. It’s stretchy, soft, and is personally even supportive enough to do low-intensity workouts in. The brand is currently offering a sale on bralettes, bodysuits, and underwear from the Fits Everybody collection. At 28% off, I’m going to stock up on a few favorite shades of this Skims bestseller for this summer and beyond.” — Kate Spencer, Senior Affiliate Partnerships Manager
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Skims Fits Everybody Scoop Bralette, $, available at Skims
Free People Alana Knit Top, $68 $49.95
“I always take big promo periods like Memorial Day weekend to check in on the sale sections of all of my favorite brands, whether they have a specified holiday deal running or not. Free People’s sale section is consistently stocked with a treasure trove of spring and summer staples at a fraction of their normal price. I love this slightly cropped muscle tee with a bubble hem that I can see myself wearing with a white midi skirt and sneakers on repeat this summer.” — Kate Spencer, Senior Affiliate Partnerships Manager
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Free People Alana Knit Top, $, available at Free People
Mother Spinner Zip Heel Chew Jeans, $288 $201.60
“I have a pair of dark ripped jeans from Mother that I have worn to death: it hugs my body in all the right places and has only gotten softer and more comfortable with every wash. In fact, sometimes I wear it as loungewear when my sweats are in the laundry. I’m eager to invest in a pair in a lighter wash, and added this 30%-off version to my cart as soon as I spotted it. The high-rise cut and slightly raw hem make this a timeless investment, and most importantly, it is not ripped in an over-the-top way — and will only look cooler with additional washes.” — Venus Wong, Senior Writer
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MOTHER Spinner Zip Heel Chew Jeans, $, available at Shopbop
Lululemon Align Asymmetrical Bra, $58 $29
“We’ve talked about Lululemon’s We Made Too Much section before here — ICYMI, it’s a goldmine of rare deals on top Lululemon styles — and something about MDW has me wanting to refresh my summer workout clothes drawer. From breezy tennis skirts to chic one-shoulder sports bras (which are a jaw-dropping half-off), I’m already planning my Lululemon haul for the summer’s biggest sale holiday.” — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer
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Lululemon Align Asymmetrical Bra, $, available at Lululemon
Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 26, $450 $338
“After reading several R29-editor Coach reviews of the Tabby Bag and Jonie Bag, and having the opportunity to test Coach styles like the denim Soho Bag and Penn Shoulder Bag myself, I’ve become a big fan of the brand. So I’m super excited to cash in on Coach’s rare 25%-off Tabby discount for its annual summer sale (live between May 23 to June 5), and cart up a new style. I’ll also peruse the retailer’s limited-time 40%-off deals on other bestselling styles, as well as Coach Outlet’s Memorial Day 20%-off deals.” — Victoria Montalti, Associate Fashion Writer
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Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 26, $, available at Coach
Brooklinen Heathered Cashmere Pillowcases, $79 $63.20
“I am a huge pillow girl. The problem with that is that most sheet sets come with only two pillowcases and I have about six pillows (minimum) on my bed at all times. I got this lovely cream heathered cashmere sheet set, but I have to use mix-and-match pillowcases. So, during this Memorial Day sale period, I might snatch up more pillowcases so that I have enough for my bed to look like a complete set. I love this heathered cashmere fabric from Brooklinen, as it’s silky soft but is still breathable for a hot sleeper like me. There is a 20% off offer right now, so it’s a no-brainer to me.” — Becca Sax, Affiliate Coordinator
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Brooklinen Heathered Cashmere Pillowcases, $, available at Brooklinen
Massimo Dutti Pinstriped Co-Ord Bermuda Shorts, $149 $99.90
“Last summer, I leaned into the long short trend hard and I can imagine this summer will be no different — it’s just so nice to not be pulling down tiny denim cut-offs all day. I love this easy pinstripe trouser option from Massimo Dutti that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Wear them with a white tank and flip flops for a coffee run, or throw on a blazer and some ballet flats for a day at the office.” — Kate Spencer, Senior Affiliate Partnerships Manager
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Massimo Dutti Pinstriped Co-Ord Bermuda Shorts, $, available at Massimo Dutti
Kosas Dream Skin Duo, $68 $61
“How many ways can I say that I love Kosas’ BB Burst Tinted Gel Cream? I’ve extolled its virtues here on Refinery29 before and even to my beauty editor peers at Women’s Health. But seriously, it’s one of the most skin-like tints I’ve tried. Just one pump is enough to tuck away my redness, blur any skin staining left behind by breakouts and even disguise my dark under-eye circles. Though the coverage is impressive, it feels light on the skin, which makes it a great addition to a summer makeup routine.” — Jacqueline Kilikita, Deputy Beauty Director
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Kosas Dream Skin Duo, $, available at Kosas
Mansur Gavriel Everyday Soft Tote, $795 $475
“We are heading back to the office, and that means it’s time to get a work bag that will make the commute slightly easier with its cheery brightness. I have heard wonderful things about Mansur Gavriel bucket bags and have always wanted to try its roomier carry-all totes. What better time to invest in a bag than during a sale, especially when this gorgeous seafoam green tote is 60% off.” — Becca Sax, Affiliate Coordinator
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Mansur Gavriel Everyday Soft Tote, $, available at Mansur Gavriel
Éliou Theo Dipped Chunky Hoop Earrings, $178 $106.80
“Fun fact: I will buy anything Éliou. While I usually gravitate towards their chunkier necklaces and earrings, these purple resin-dip hoops with gold beading are the perfect everyday piece and will complement my gold stacks. Bonus points for being 40% off!” — Carli Whitwell, Senior Director of Editorial
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Éliou Theo Dipped Chunky Hoop Earrings, $, available at Nordstrom
Kate Spade Outlet Rosie North South Crossbody, $279 $99
“I genuinely love shopping at Kate Spade Outlet stores — it’s always a whimsical feast for the eyes. But this year, I’ll be doing my Memorial Day Weekend shopping online, so I’ve been scouring the website for the best styles and steals. During the retailer’s shoe and crossbody sale, I’m looking to cart up a casual crossbody bag with an attached card pouch for my summer concerts and travels. The fact that I will get an extra 20% off shoes and crossbodies with code EXTRA20 is music to my ears.” — Victoria Montalti, Associate Fashion Writer
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Kate Spade Outlet Rosie North South Crossbody, $, available at Kate Spade Outlet
Hedley & Bennett Chef’s Knife Set, $265 $195
“I’ve been needing a new set of knives for a really long time. Thankfully, I’ve only cut myself once or twice on my old knives, but the time is now to get an adult knife set. My roommate and I cook a lot, so some proper chef’s knives that don’t bend — or require me to do some Kendall Jenner-style cutting — are ideal. I really like this set, as it comes with a serrated edge knife, a chef’s knife, and a utility knife to cover all of our cooking needs.” — Becca Sax, Affiliate Coordinator
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Hedley & Bennett Chef’s Knife Set, $, available at Hedley & Bennett
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