
Online sample sales are a great way to get amazing designer items for deeply discounted prices. They are especially convenient for fashion lovers that don't live in New York or L.A.
Shopping for affordable luxury items online has become an increasingly popular trend as of late, and sample sale websites have been popping up all over the place. Here is a list of great sites, and a preview of deals for this week:
Gilt Groupe:
Monday: Christian Lacroix, Everyday Jewels, Felix Ray, Isaia, Barton Perreira Sunglasses, Helen Kaminski, ADAM.
Tuesday: Peter Som, Stuart Weitzman, Oscar Blandi, Judith Ripka, Tateossian, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Ali Ro.
Wednesday: Seven For All Mankind Men's, Breil Men's Watches, Seven For All Mankind Womens, Kim Seybert, Rachel Roy, Elie Tahari Shoes and Handbags, Breil Women's Watches and Jewelry.
Thursday: Assorted Designer Sunglasses, Baccarat Jewelry, Cynthia Rowley, Santi, hickey, Lutz & Patmos.
Friday: Abaete, ADAM, Catherine Malandrino, Cynthia Steffe, Lauren Moffat, See by Chloe, Shoshanna, Twenty8Twelve, Converse John Varvatos Women's, Tory Burch Girls.
* Recommended sales: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Ali Ro, Cynthia Rowley, Twenty8Twelve.
(for a membership invite click on http://www.giltgroupe.com/invite/pamsgt00.
Ideeli:
Monday: Ed Hardy, L.A.M.B., Vava and Voom, Tumi, Saint Honore.
Tuesday: ABS Allen Schwartz, Just Cavalli.
Wednesday: Cosabella, Raw 7.
Thursday: Ideeli Red.
* In addition to sales, make sure to sign up for exclusive giveaways. Coming soon: Miu Miu, Lanvin, Gucci, Christian Louboutin, Longchamp, and Jimmy Choo.
(To register click on www.ideeli.com/invite/pamsgt00.)
The Top Secret:
Monday: Liquid, Junior Drake Handbags.
Wednesday-Sunday: Blow Out Sale (designers to be announced).
(E-mail pamsgt00@gmail.com to receive an invitation to register.)
Hautelook:
Monday: Officina Del Tempo, CLEAN, Vivre, Designer Blowout Sale, Liz Lange.
Tuesday: Chanel Clothing and Handbags, Thomas Wylde, Charriol, Napoleon.
Wednesday: Wonderboy, Madison Marcus, D.L. & Co, Designer Sunglasses Sale.
Thursday: Ecoskin, Amrita Singh, Chase n' Sky, Exuberance.
* Sales to check out: Chanel, Madison Marcus, and Amrita Singh.
(E-mail pamsgt00@gmail.com to receive an invitation to register.)
Editor's Closet:
Monday: Rough Roses
Tuesday: Fossil
Wednesday: Cole Haan
Thursday: Chic Doggie
* Make sure to enter to win a Louis Vuitton handbag!
(E-mail pamsgt00@gmail.com to receive an invitation to register.)
Rue La La:
Monday: Sigerson Morrison, Orrefors.
Tuesday: Juicy Couture, Andrea Candela.
Wednesday: Havianas, Heidi Klum by Jordache.
Thursday: L.A.M.B., Alternative.
* Be sure to shop sales by Sigerson Morrison and L.A.M.B.
(To register, click on http://www.ruelala.com/invite/psimmons105.)
Beyond The Rack:
Monday: Blowout Sale
Tuesday: Ellesse
Wednesday: ABS
* Make sure to check out the blowout sale. It features apparel and accessories from labels like Dior, Chloe, Gucci and Marc Jacobs.
(To register, go to www.beyondtherack.com and enter code NPS88074F4F.)
Billion Dollar Babes:
Monday: Paige Black Label, Trace Handbags.
Wednesday: Dallin Chase, Morphine Generation.
Friday: Crispin and Basilio, Mimi & Coco.
(E-mail pamsgt00@gmail.com to receive an invitation to register.)