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I'm such a brat, seriously I am. It's just so difficult to avoid the fantastic sale bargains and pretty shoes that are out there just now (or is that just me?). I'm still due my sister money, but have managed to spend more than I've paid her this week. She should really take priority, but I have no willpower, it's true!
Secret Sales were stocking Kandee shoes this week at half price and remember the 2 pairs I really wanted? Well, I thought they wouldn't have them, it was a long shot, but they did. Unfortunately according to the Kandee site the blue studded pair run small, so they didn't have a 6 in stock and I really didn't want to risk spending £75 on the 5's if they didn't fit. They did however have both sizes of the super rare diamond pair. Although I'm sceptical as to how far these "only 60 pairs made worldwide" have stretched considering they're still in stock on the Kandee site and they've sold several pairs through this sale. They run true to size, but on the advice of my sister I ordered a 6, because if they're too large you can add insoles, if they're too small, you're stuck and I knew at rrp £269 I could probably never afford to buy them direct from Kandee if they didn't fit. I get Christmas money from my Grandad, so that should go toward that. I was a little annoyed that the day after I purchased them Secret Sales had an extra 10% off (could've saved £13.50), but oh well!
Miss Selfridge have added more items to their sale. I just happened to check their site and the tapestry shoes were reduced to £25 and only 2 pairs left in a size 5, so I bought them. I got some tights and jewellery too.
I still haven't bought the Pure courts from ASOS, as I cannot make up my mind which colour I prefer. I keep changing my mind. I'd still like your opinions on it! They are not as high risk for selling out though, so I reckon I'm safe to wait a few days. That same day, I noticed the Partytime glitter platforms that had sold out previously were back in stock. I dithered (secretly wanting to wait until tomorrow to use the Grazia 20% off code), but they sold out in all sizes that same day. I bookmarked the link and have been religiously checking it since. This morning, they had all sizes in stock again, but mostly only 1 pair of each size. I added both the 5 and 6 to my basket and did that stressy, refreshing the page thing every couple of hours to keep them reserved! I finally found a 10% off code and decided to go ahead and buy them. I bought both sizes, as I've renewed my Premier account, so will return the other pair for free (it's money tied up that I need though). I was pretty miffed that the Premier account seems like a waste of time right now as it wouldn't allow me the option of next day or nominated day delivery. I'm fed up of them grouping all of Scotland together (example, we've had bright sunshine here today and the streets are dry, although it's cold, my friend in Aberdeenshire is snowed in with no way of getting out and no public transport running). Although in saying that my Beatrix lipgloss has apparently been 'delayed due to adverse weather' since the 8th of December with no update since-it's stuck in Perth. Obviously it's more to do with backlog issues now than bad weather but it's really frustrating all the same.
Finally my friends at Shudoo have a fabulous offer currently with 25% off selected items (use code XMASSHUDOO until 22nd December). I've wanted the Jean Paul Gaultier Melissa sandals for a while now and planned on getting them soon as they were massively reduced in the sale (£160 down to £60). They also happened to be included in this 25% offer, so I got them for £45, bargain huh? I was so excited. It's always free delivery on the site and free returns too, which I love. So I have all these fabulous shoes to look forward to...if they ever turn up! In saying that, of the hundreds of pairs I own, I still can't think of a suitable pair for Granny's funeral next week. The cemetery is on a steep slope with gravel (chunky heels or wedges I'm thinking) but there are areas we are going with bad ice (ok none of my shoes will work on this)! What about you-bought any bargains recently? Or can you think of any of my shoes that may be suitable? I'm considering my Dolce & Gabbana wedges but they're only sandals, not exactly suitable for this time of year. I think I'll wear my Pearl Lowe black pleated dress with cream collar or else the 'Cherry' one I bought from the range recently.
I'm all over secret sales right now. I don't know if it's a mixture of the credit crunch (although I can't say it's personally/directly affecting me) and the fact that I'm trying to be slightly more sensible with my purchases and save for more expensive items rather than big blow-outs on cheaper throw-away fashions.
Obviously I'm not alone though, as they seem to be really popular. Most sites require you to register (it's free to join), some have a waiting list-others you are registered as a member straight away. Over the past few weeks there have been sales from the likes of House of Holland, Georgina Goodman, Karl Lagerfeld, DvB, Liberty of London and Calvin Klein, to name just a few. Most sales last a couple of days and you can sign up to receive updates of when a sale is about to go live. Here's a rundown of the best around.
http://www.cocosa.com/ This sites is invitation only, although you can join without a referall, but there is a waiting list. Tend to have smaller selection of items, but more 'designer worthy' goods than other sites. Most sales just last 48 hours and you are notified in advance of which designers are currently showing/coming up and at what time they start. Currently Matthew Williamson including this gorgeous coat (above) £195 instead of £650, Laura Lee jewellery from £45 and Jane Carr (scarfs, sarongs) from £39. Coming soon; Felder Felder, Smythson of Bond Street bags and Scott Wilson jewellery.
http://www.brandalley.co.uk/ Have more sales than Cocosa at any one time (currently Fashion Boutique, Sharkah Chakra, Artisanti, Myla, French Connection, Rockport and Beauty Boutique). Sales include household, beauty and menswear, not just ladies fashion. Sales are larger and prices lower (cheaper brands), for example, Fashion Boutique includes Traffic People, Wish, Mimosa and Antik Denim prices from £15 with up to 75% off. Coming soon, Panache swimwear and lingerie and wedding sale (inc. CK, Dower & Hall, Mark Powell and Tateossian).
http://secretsales.com/ Lots of sales on at one time, currently including shoes by Georgina Goodman (from £114) and Studio TLMS (from £27.50), DvB denim (from £62) as well as bedding, jewellery, watches, sunglasses and many more. Aquascutum coming soon. Items tend to sell out quite quickly. Limited number of members can join before they 'close their doors', can join via referall. 
http://vente-privee.com/ Tends to be more exclusive brands and fewer sales at one time. If I remember correctly this had a waiting list to join. Currently showing Karl Lagerfeld (from £15), t-shirt above £35, and Misaki jewellery (from £15).
All of these exclusive sales clubs are free to join, drop me an email if you would like me to refer you (please include a note of which sites you would like to join), as I think this bumps you up the list if referred by someone.
Also worthy of a huge mention is the new outlet site from Net-a-Porter, called http://www.theoutnet.com/. It just opened today and is full of designer goods at discount prices. I was really disappointed that the majority of what I had my eye on was already sold-out. However there are still huge bargains on Christian Louboutin shoes and the like if you are lucky enough to snap them up straight away. It's a site I'll be checking daily!
I still haven't bought the Pure courts from ASOS, as I cannot make up my mind which colour I prefer. I keep changing my mind. I'd still like your opinions on it! They are not as high risk for selling out though, so I reckon I'm safe to wait a few days. That same day, I noticed the Partytime glitter platforms that had sold out previously were back in stock. I dithered (secretly wanting to wait until tomorrow to use the Grazia 20% off code), but they sold out in all sizes that same day. I bookmarked the link and have been religiously checking it since. This morning, they had all sizes in stock again, but mostly only 1 pair of each size. I added both the 5 and 6 to my basket and did that stressy, refreshing the page thing every couple of hours to keep them reserved! I finally found a 10% off code and decided to go ahead and buy them. I bought both sizes, as I've renewed my Premier account, so will return the other pair for free (it's money tied up that I need though). I was pretty miffed that the Premier account seems like a waste of time right now as it wouldn't allow me the option of next day or nominated day delivery. I'm fed up of them grouping all of Scotland together (example, we've had bright sunshine here today and the streets are dry, although it's cold, my friend in Aberdeenshire is snowed in with no way of getting out and no public transport running). Although in saying that my Beatrix lipgloss has apparently been 'delayed due to adverse weather' since the 8th of December with no update since-it's stuck in Perth. Obviously it's more to do with backlog issues now than bad weather but it's really frustrating all the same.
Finally my friends at Shudoo have a fabulous offer currently with 25% off selected items (use code XMASSHUDOO until 22nd December). I've wanted the Jean Paul Gaultier Melissa sandals for a while now and planned on getting them soon as they were massively reduced in the sale (£160 down to £60). They also happened to be included in this 25% offer, so I got them for £45, bargain huh? I was so excited. It's always free delivery on the site and free returns too, which I love. So I have all these fabulous shoes to look forward to...if they ever turn up! In saying that, of the hundreds of pairs I own, I still can't think of a suitable pair for Granny's funeral next week. The cemetery is on a steep slope with gravel (chunky heels or wedges I'm thinking) but there are areas we are going with bad ice (ok none of my shoes will work on this)! What about you-bought any bargains recently? Or can you think of any of my shoes that may be suitable? I'm considering my Dolce & Gabbana wedges but they're only sandals, not exactly suitable for this time of year. I think I'll wear my Pearl Lowe black pleated dress with cream collar or else the 'Cherry' one I bought from the range recently.
