How to Find the Best Designer Discounts

As we all know, designer items can be pricey however there are several websites available which offer discounts on designer and high end products.

1. Gilt Groupe -  Gilt is best known for its high-end fashion selections from designers such Vera Wang, Christian Lacroix, Carolina Herrera, Michael Kors and Jonathan Adler. Most sales start at noon each day and feature designer apparel at 30% - 70% discount off the retail price. The sale will last for 36 hours with 50% of the merchandise selling within the first hour. Read my review of Gilt Groupe.
2. ideeli -ideeli offers apparel, accessories, home items, and kids fashions at up to 80% off.  Sales start at noon each day and last 40 hours, or until everything has been sold. Some of the designer brands include Betsey Johnson, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Nicole Miller, Max Mara, Jessica Simpson, Pucci, Sony Music, Furla Handbags, Calvin Klein Home, Cuisinart and LeSportsac luggage.
3. Rue La La - Rue La La offers deals on wine, travel, fashion, accessories, menswear and home sales up to 70% off retail. "Boutiques" open every day at 11 a.m. and last for 48 hours. Brands available include Juicy, J Brand, Tumi and Waterford.
4. Beyond the Rack - Beyond the Rack runs up to 10 sales a day, 7 days a week. Sales start 11 a.m. and typically run for 48 hours. Brands include Jimmy Choo, Dior, Balenciaga, Miu Miu, Uggs, Movado watches and Versace Home.
5. HauteLook -HauteLook offers markdowns of 50% to 75%. Sales start at 11 a.m., Monday through Thursday, and last 48 hours. Friday sales usually extend over the weekend and even 90% on Saturdays. Designer brands include Herve Leger, Joe's Jeans, Waterford, Splits 59. HauteLook, Stila and Kiehl's.
6. Swirl - Swirl was created to showcase up-and-coming designers at up to 80% off. Sales start at 11 a.m. and last 24 to 72 hours. Brands include American Apparel, Ray-Bans, Chaiken, Loeffler Randall and Tom Ford.