Thursday, January 7, 2010

Shopping Trend: Private Sample Sales

If you are into designer shoes, apparel, accessories, goods you are probably spending too much having to pay full price for these expensive stuff. These days, there are a lot of online stores that offer private sample sales for you to be able to afford things that you couldn't quite afford before. All you need to do is to sign-up and become a member to these sites, and rest assured that you'll have the best shopping time of your life.

The only drawback is that most of the items that these sites carry are limited in quantities so you really have to be quick once the sale begins. Another disadvantage is that some sites don't offer returns of merchandise and they specify it on their website that the sale is final.

It's worth peeking at these online sites though and checkout if the bag or shoes that you've been wanting all along is finally up on the rack for you to afford.

Good luck. Enjoy shopping, but don't overspend.

Here's the list:

Ideeli (invitation only)

Beyond the Rack (click here)

Billion Dollar Babes (here's your invitation)

One Kings Lane (click here to sign up)

Ruelala (invitation only)

Hautelook (here's your invitation)

Gilt Groupe (invitation only)

Editor's Closet (click on this link)

My Perfect Sale (here's your invitation)

Gomatta Girls (invitation only)

DD Push (click here)

Today's top deals store: Esprit Outlet (save up to 70% off)

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Ideeli: Maximize Your Savings

Another good site to shop for fashion deals is Ideeli.

Similar to other sample sales online, you get good deals for the hottest designer fashion trends. Shoes, bags, apparel that seem to be beyond your budget before can now be afforded. The site like Ruelala, offers invitation shopping only. Only subscribed members have access to the ongoing private sales which are remarkably impressive.

Save now and see what you’ve been missing. Click here to join.

The best sale starts at 11 a.m. ET. Check the best sales now.

Today’s sales include l.a.m.b handbags, Ellen Tracy dresses, country love casual wear, Elaine turner shoes.

Here’s your invitation to join the site.

Today's great deals site: New York & Company The Big Sale(up to 70% off)
Plus extra 30% off your entire order up to January 7, 2010.

Today's Deals: Ruelala

GF Ferre Signature Apparel
Ferre Milano Men's
Corison Wines of Napa Valley
Calphalon Cookware

BOUTIQUE OPENS JAN 06, 2010 AT 11AM ET

Great Finds: Where The Deals Are


If you are fashion savvy and love the good stuff, chances are you have scoured the net for the best places to shop for all your fashion needs.

Do you know what the new trend is? Private Invitation Shopping. I wonder if you have visited sites that offer this kind of privileged shopping, but I have already participated in a lot of them. In fact, I have already bought some great stuff that are surely great finds and great deals.

The picture you see above is of an authentic 100% cashmere La Fiorentina muffler which is made in Italy, normally selling at $100 to $130, which I got for half that price. Where did I get it? The one place I love to go to, Ruelala.

They have ongoing sales everyday and if you are subscribed, you will get your private sale invitations via e-mail. To join simply click on this link. Membership is free. So join now.

Happy shopping!

Today's saving shop: Old Navy(Clearance up to 60% off)

Sunday, January 3, 2010

The Art of Shopping

What is it with women and shopping? It is a common question that men ask often.

Shopping with women is like watching a favorite sports game to men.

Live and let live. Whatever makes you happy, do it. Just do it in moderation, that way, you won't end up broke.

If you love to shop online, there are many ways to save and get better deals than when you buy the stuff from your favorite discount stores.

Steps to shop online and get a good deal.

1. Compare prices by searching for the product through several sites like Amazon, pricegrabber, bing, yahoo or msn shopping.

2. Do not settle for the lowest price, instead consider how much the commodity will cost if you add up tax and shipping charges. Keep a keen eye on this because some online shops show you the lowest price, yet the shipping costs are ridiculously high.

3. Once you are sure of what you want, and you know where to buy it, scour the net for additional savings by searching for related coupons and coupon codes that you can apply upon checkout.

4. Bing your shopping, and you might as well get some cash back on your purchases.

Today's saving site: Forever21 Ongoing Sale