I've heard on MUA that the starting date of the VS Semi-Annual Sale is 6/16. I'm looking forward to it.

I'm also looking forward to receiving the unofficial preview (aka the clearance catalog) in my mailbox.

I think it's starting on the 19th.. they changed the floorset setup days to always begin on a Thursday and the 19th falls on a Thursday. I'm excited, too!

The Semi-Annual Sale is online now. The beauty clearance is listed
here.

So other than the LE perfumes & LE Secret Garden bodycare, it appears the discontinuations are:
Grapesicle shimmer swirl cream
My Desire
Passion Fruit Pop bodycare
Pink dog bone soap
Very Sexy nail polish

Overall, there's nothing I'd miss too much.

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Originally posted by Amanda:
I think it's starting on the 19th.. they changed the floorset setup days to always begin on a Thursday and the 19th falls on a Thursday. I'm excited, too!

A slightly OT question that isn't related to bodycare... I'm not sure if you'll be able answer this or find out, Amanda but I thought it would be worth the time to ask...Do you have any idea if the new VS handbags will go on sale at all during this SAS? A friend of mine would love one of them (particularly the black) but she isn't willing to spend the $135 price tag for it. Personally I think it's a bit overpriced too, especially since I have a similar Fossil bag that was under $135, but if I loved it as much as she does it might be worth it at a reduced price.

Edited to add: I'd love to be able to add a link to the ones she's talking about, but I can't find it on VS.com. Apparently she got a card in the mail specifically about these, so I'll have to see if she can scan it.

Marissa, I honestly have no idea.. usually everything goes on sale eventually I guess.

I got a VS card in the mail today, according to it the SAS starts on the 17th.

Here's what else is on it:
Bras $15.99 and up
Panties $3.99 and up
Sleepwear $9.99 and up
Garden Scneted Body Care 3 for $12.99 or 6 for $19.99*
Makeup 75% off**

*Excludes new Secret Garden packaging, shimmer brushes and gift sets.
**Select styles only.

HTHS.

Thanks for the info, Fryl!

I'm really excited for this sale since I've never been able to go on the first day, but I can this year!

You're welcome, Meg! And yay for being able to go to the first day of the sale. I hope you'll find lots of stuff.
I'll definitely be going to VS on the 17th as well.

The card doesn't state what time the store opens that day, does any know?

I think all stores open at 8 or earlier.

8 o'clock?!? I'll have to make sure I leave the house early!
I am very excited for the VS sale start.

I was told by someone in the store that it open at 9. Can someone works in VS verify about this?

I just called my local VS and asked what time they open tomorrow and they said 9am.

I'm really excited for this!
I wish I could use my credit from BBW for it!

ETA: I just saw the VS SAS commercial it said all stores open tomorrow at 9am!

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Originally posted by Meg:
I just called my local VS and asked what time they open tomorrow and they said 9am.

I'm really excited for this!
I wish I could use my credit from BBW for it!

So do I!! Although I don't use VS products that much, there's a lot more there that interests me now than at BBW, especially because BBW's SAS hasn't been the greatest.

However, there isn't a VS in my town so I probably won't get to one until next weekend.

Enquiring minds will love to know what 'rare' treasures you guys find @ VS.

'Underwares' doesn't count!

I'm with Jeff, what has everyone found at VS? I want to know what to expect when I go!

I didn't get to go first thing like I had planned. But it's ok because I got lots of work clothes instead!

I'm hoping to go this evening or tomorrow!

I went to my little VS store instead of the VSB because I didn't feel like driving all the way to the bigger mall.
My store had almost nothing!!!
Hardly any VS Garden Collection stuff, and they were on a shelf instead of a table, that's how little there was.
I did pick up a few things though:
BR lip glosses 75% off
2 Enchanted Apple splashes
1 Pretty in Pink splash
3 Vanilla Lace shower gels
More Pink Please EdT 50% off
I'm only keeping the EdT and 1 EA splash, the rest are gifts.

Meg, I didn't see any Sugar Candy stuff.

Fryl, I am happy to hear MPP was 50% off. I will definitely have to get another one.

I wasnt able to go today, but I will definitely stop tomorrow. My friend stopped at VS today, and dropped a goodie bag at my work today. She bought me a Passionate Kisses body lotion and Passionate Kisses body splash. I was so excited, she said they didnt have any shower gels and not much else. I am going to stock up if I can.

I am probably going to pick up another MPP EdT too, before it disappears forever.

And what a nice friend you have. Passionate Kisses is my favourite scent!!

Have fun on your trip to VS! I'm going to the larger one on Saturday, hopefully I won't be dissapointed like I was today.

Thanks Fryl, I hope I can find some goodies.

Passionate Kisses is my favorite too, thanks to you.

My haul:
Forever Romance body cream (I only got this to complete the 3 for $12.99 deal, so I'll probably be exchanging or swapping it.)
Pretty In Pink splash
Secret Crush splash

Gizmo, you're so lucky to have gotten some Passionate Kisses goodies. I saw none at the store I went to today.

*Stuff I Saw Today*

Discontinued Secret Garden Stuff (3 for $12.99, 6 for $16.99):
Forbidden Fantasy body cream, mist, & bubble bath
Forever Romance body cream & shower gel
Honeysuckle Belle splash
Pretty In Pink splash
My Desire splash, shower gel, & scrub (old packaging), some items in new packaging too
Secret Crush splash
Vanilla Dreams collection (All 3 scents present, but most of the stuff was Orange Blossom Dream.)

Beauty Rush (50% off):
Assorted lip glosses (didn't check out the flavors though)
Grapefruit Blast
Grapesicle
Passion Fruit Pop
Whipped creams (Juiced Berry, Slice Of Heaven)

Insatiable (75% off):
Cranberry Crush mist
Sugar & Spice Seduction lotion

So Sexy (50% off):
Hair pomade
Hair serum
Mini shampoos & conditioners

Perfumes (50-75% off):
Breathless
Dream Angels Halo
More Pink Please mist
Pout perfumes & lotions
Sexy Little Things body butter & airbrush moisturizer
Travel sized perfumes: Dream Angels Heavenly, Dream Angels Desire, Pink

Overall, I'm happy that I managed to find one thing on my list. But I was sad to realize that it looks like the end of Romantic Wish might be happening in a yr. or so. The tiny print on the signage for the Secret Garden sale mentioned that it included Romantic Wish bubble baths & scrubs.