Men's shopping in the Twin Cities is notoriously light on its offerings, especially when it comes to sales. That's why Nordstrom's semi-annual men's sale -- its biggest of the year -- is worth hitting up. Look for discounts of 40 percent or more on fall offerings from Hugo Boss, Burberry, True Religion and more -- plus receive "double rewards" points on all Nordstrom credit card purchases.

Popular women's boutique Cliché is now discounting select items by 30 to 60 percent, including fall lines from locals Amanda Christine, Jenny Carle and K.Jurek, plus national brands Skunkfunk, Kenzie Girl and Billabong. The sale goes through the end of the year, but get there sooner than later for best selection.