We Covet

Secret Sales Sites We Covet

Wait, you didn't know about these? Well shhhh! Don't go around blabbing about em', or all the good stuff will get snapped up so fast neither of us will have a chance to get the great deals we deserve!

But, just between you and me (ahem, cough), here are they are: the sites I'm currently dangerously obsessed with (listen, I bought a $465 Oscar De La Renta gown for $75 on one of these sites - YOU'D BE OBSESSED TOO), as well as special secret invitation links so you can join each site!

(Just don't blame me for the hit to your bank account, okay?)

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GILT GROUPE: Gilt Groupe provides access, by invitation only, to Men’s, Women’s and Children’s coveted fashion and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off retail. Each sale lasts 36 hours and features hand selected styles from a single designer.

LINK TO JOIN: http://www.giltgroupe.com/invite/51270

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HAUTELOOK: Free to join, HauteLook gives all its members access to savings of up to 75% off retail prices.

LINK TO JOIN: http://www.hautelook.com/invite/567343

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IDEELI: The first invite-only shopping community in the U.S., Ideeli offers privileged access to sought-after luxury products.

LINK TO JOIN: http://www.ideeli.com/invite/51270

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RUE LA LA: Rue La La is... an exclusive, invitation-only online destination where Members discover premier-brand, private sale Boutiques, each open for just a brief window of time.

LINK TO JOIN: http://www.ruelala.com/invite/51270

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Happy supah sekrit shopping!

We Covet Sexy, Polka-Dotted Bargains

It's the end of July, the fall clothes (including--oh, my GOD--those unforgivable parachute pants that keep popping up in the magazines) are on the racks, and retailers everywhere are getting rid of their summer stocks.  Which works out great for you, if you're the kind of person who likes cuteness, savings, and, in this case, polka dots.

This adorable dress, once priced at $65, is, as you can see, substantially marked down, and with almost two months still left of summer, certainly there'll be some occasion, like a pool party or a barbeque, where you can spill red wine and mustard right down the front.  Here's hoping, anyway! 

Strapless Polka Dot Dress, $39.99 @ Fredflare.com

We Covet Rockin' Doggie Clothes for a Good Cause

LIXX is an all-therapy dog rock band. Kinda like Spinal Tap, except with dogs. Oh, and they give 15% of their proceeds to The Good Dog Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to all forms of animal assisted therapy.

With the Good Dog Charity Set, you can buy TORU's Story of LIXX- a 26 page book that gives you an in-depth view into a day in the life of LIXX in the recording studio, along with a rockin' Good Dog hoodie (perfect for a doggie gift), and a Good Dog rock pin for yourself!

Did I mention everything on the site is 20% off until 12/31? Buy your pup a Poo Fighters tank or Bark Club tee too!

Good Dog Charity Gift Set, $38.40 @ ToruDog.com

Knockout Accessory We Covet

Don't call it a comeback!

I SO covet this sterling silver 18” boxing gloves charm necklace from MADE Jewelry. This is also a great gift for that friend or loved one trying to overcome the big stuff in life. Remind them they're a fighter! At this price, get one for all the comeback kids in your life.

All of MADE's amazing (and quite diverse) jewelry collection is 40% off from Nov. 26-30- Jump on it!

Knock Out, $26.40 (down from $44, 11/26 - 11/30 only) @ MadeJewelry.com

We Covet Cashmere, on SALE!

Lands’ End is currently running its "Daily St. Nick Pick" at www.landsend.com where new discounts will be posted every day. Lands' End is giving us the exclusive preview on tomorrow's deal of $50 for some cashmere items which are normally $89. Other Lands’ End shoppers don’t know this deal yet, so get one in every colour!

I can attest to the loveliness of Lands' End cashmere.  It is nice and light feeling and not itchy as I have heard some people say in heresy.   

Women's Regular Low V-neck Cashmere Sweater (in Rich Red), $89.50 @ landsend.com

We Covet Haute Deals

So I was going through my e-mail this morning and happened upon a happy little message from one of my favorite shopping resources, Cool Mom Picks. Oh hai! (their message said) (more or less) you can has deep discounts on designer doodads! So of course I clicked through to see what they were talking about, and lo! HAUTELOOK!

It's a shopping site that features sales on cool designer stuff - fashion, jewelry, kid & baby clothes - for limited periods of time (up to 48 hours). And when I say SALES, I mean, like 75% OFF. For the next 12 hours, you can grab deeply discounted Diane von Furstenburg dresses and Maya Brenner jewelry; for the next 36 hours, you can grab Plenty by Tracy Reese and Kim Sybert accessories.

What are you waiting for? GO! GO SHOPPING!

Maya Brenner vintage bracelet (shown) $52, @ HauteLook

We Covet Discount HBO Goods!

Hurry over to the HBO Store! For the next hour, until 4 p.m. EST, all merchandise and DVDs in the store are 20% off! So, if you were looking for the perfect opportunity to start your collection of The Wire DVDs, which you should, because it's the best show ever in the history of television, now's your chance!

Gift Closet Clutches We Covet

We love gifts that are ageless, sizeless, seasonless and on sale.  And with the holidays around the corner, it's economical to start stocking the gift closet now, spreading out the spending. 

That's why this metallic leather clutch from J. Crew has captured our fancy.  You could gift this to your gram or your teenage niece and they'd both be delighted.  You'll be delighted that it's marked down from the original $95, and if you enter coupon code EXTRA20 at checkout there's an additional 20% off. 

Metallic leather clutch $24 with coupon, @ J. Crew

Rich Bitch Weekend Bag We Covet

Sick of using that free duffle with the weird company logo when it's time to get the heck outta Dodge?  Jonesing for a luxe piece of luggage that makes you feel like a pretty pretty princess?

I am.  I covet this Tory Burch weekender bag.  I love the practical khaki nylon combined with the divalicious logo and yellow patent trim.  It's currently on sale for $150 off, which makes it all the more covetable.

Even if you only fly coach, with this baby on your shoulder you're sure to get bumped up to first.

Nylon/Patent Weekender, $346.50 @ Tory Burch

We Covet A Great Sale

Psst! Hard Candy is having a 50% off sale. ON EVERYTHING. Yes, EVERYTHING.

Quick! Hop little bunnies, hop!

We Covet Slimming Shifts on Sale

This shift dress is sexy, 100% silk and totally slimming.  It's also on sale for half-off.

Hypnotize your admirers with the cool pattern.  Groovy now with sandals or flats, and will take you into fall with a  jacket and tights. 

Trina Turk Shifty Sleeveless Dress $164 (regularly $328) @ Trina Turk

We Covet Pants of White That Don't Show the 'Lite

White pants are so crisp and chic for summer, but I never get them because of the 'lite.  You know, those weird dimples on thighs that show through light-colored pants in horrifying ways that never penetrate good old black. 

Imagine my surprise when I tried on these white cotton pants  in a moment of sale-induced insanity and found that the 'lite was nowhere to be seen.  And these pants are super cute.  And flattering.  And cheeeeaaaaap.  And they run big (were cooler words ever typed?)  And unlike most sale item pants, these are available in every size the store carries, 2-18, and all three lengths of average, petite and tall.

Covetable, worshipable, wearable white pants for a 'lite girl.  Who knew?

Beekman Summer Stretch White Stripe Pant $14.99 @ New York & Company