Gilt Groupe

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www.gilt.com Gilt Groupe is a US based site which is possibly the biggest and best of all the flash sale websites. This is the website to go to for discounts on international designer labels. The only issue I have with Gilt is the “no returns” policy for all international deliveries so you’ve really got to be sure you won’t change your mind later and the sizing is correct. A bit tricky when you can’t try it on and when they don’t give measurements. My suggestion is to only … [Read more...]

Bianca Spender Exclusive VIP Sale

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Just received an email from Bianca Spender for a VIP sale. Bianca Spender is having 20-30% off her Winter 2012 Collection. Plus, if you present the email/flyer below you can receive an extra 10% off. This offer starts Wednesday 16 May and runs till Sunday 20 May 2012. … [Read more...]

Flash Sale Websites

Flash sale websites are a great place to grab a bargain on a vast range of goods and services including clothing, shoes, accessories, home wares, holidays and beauty treatments. I’ve bought dresses, swimmers, books, pet accessories, stationery and restaurant vouchers, just to name a few. So how do flash sale websites operate? These websites operate by offering discounted goods and services for a limited time for its members. More often than not, goods and services are sold on … [Read more...]

Incu Warehouse Sale

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The annual Incu warehouse sale is on this Friday 11 May to Sunday 13 May 2012. On sale will be men’s and women’s previous season stock, samples and seconds. Labels on sale include Acne, APC, Antipodium, Alexander Wang, Bassike, Dion Lee, Karen Walker, Marc Jacobs, Our Legacy, PAM Rittenhouse, Vanishing Elephant and Weathered. Prices are as follows: Tees $25 Jeans $50 Shorts $40 Skirts $50 Dresses $75 Jackets $100 Shoes $50 Address: The Paramount … [Read more...]

Fashion Weekend Sydney

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Fashion Weekend Sydney is on again this Thursday 10 May to Sunday 13 May 2012. 120 designers will be participating with sales up to 70% off including Shakuhachi, Ginger & Smart and Samantha Wills. Also available will be a catwalk, wine bar, makeovers, manicures and hair styling. Address: Fox Studios, Royal Hall of Industries Moore Park, NSW, 2021 Times: Thursday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm Friday: 12:00pm – 9:00pm Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm Sunday: 10:00am – … [Read more...]

What to do at a Warehouse Sale

Since I’ve been writing a series of posts on Warehouse Sales – what to do and what not to do, I thought I might as well keep going and finish it off with what to do at a Warehouse Sale. My list below is by no means prescriptive so feel free to take what you want from it. What to do at a Warehouse Sale 1)      Scout the place out Have a quick scan of the place when you get there so you know where to head first. If the stock is divided by size, perfect, just head to the racks … [Read more...]

Marnie Skillings “Garage Sale Trail” Sale

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Marnie Skillings is having a “Garage Sale Trail” Sale this Saturday 5 May 2012. All items in store will be reduced with nothing over $100. Special one off and sample racks never before offered in store will be available. Address: Marnie Skillings Boutique 10 Glenmore Road, Paddington NSW, 2021 Times: 10am – 6pm I’ve been to a couple of Marnie Skillings sales but haven’t been to one in a while. Location hasn’t been all that convenient and haven’t been crazy … [Read more...]

Ksubi Sale

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The Ksubi Sale is on this Friday 4 May till Sunday 6 May 2012. Up to 70% off women’s and men’s denim, tees, shorts and jackets with prices starting at $30. Address: 102 Dalmeny Avenue, Rosebery NSW, 2018 Times: Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10am – 5pm This is a great sale if you are a fan of Ksubi jeans as there will be plenty for you to choose from. From memory jeans are priced at around $100. … [Read more...]

Willow Warehouse Sale

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The Willow Warehouse Sale is on this Thursday 3 May tilll Saturday 5 May 2012. Prices are up to 75% off past and recent collections. Address: Level 4, 119 Kippax St, Surry Hills NSW, 2010 Times: Thursday: 10am – 7pm Friday: 9am – 7pm Saturday: 9am – 4pm I’ve been to quite a few Willow sales as I absolutely love her designs, especially her jackets. Be prepared to spend quite a bit though as prices are generally quite exxy even on sale! Most pieces range from $150 … [Read more...]

Goodbye Australia

As most of you probably know, I am currently overseas, so apologies in advance for my slow posts. I will be away for 6 weeks travelling to Malaysia, Singapore and China. I’ll try my best to keep you updated with sales and any purchases I make along the way - which I’m sure I’ll no doubt do. I always find shopping overseas to be very dangerous as it can be difficult to reign in my senses. I’m forever providing excuses like: “but I’m overseas”, “I can’t find this in … [Read more...]