Toronto - Designer Sample Sale

I just got another heads up from my friends at I Love Sample Sales about a great sample sale in Toronto.

The sale happens April 29 & 30 and designers include David Dixon, Pat McDonagh, Philip Sparks, Wayne Clark and more.

Apirl 29 & 30
10 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

171 East Liberty St
Suites 118 & 120
(Ground Floor Galleria)

--- Cash, Visa, MC & Interac accepted

Click here for more details!

Happy Shopping!

Reia Studio Sample Sale --- HOOOOT Again!

I love going to the Reia Studio sample sale. I've gotten some great deals in the past and I don't expect this time to be any different.

There are some expensive pieces - stay away from the Stella McCartney, Chloe and other high end designer items because you can get them much cheaper at Holts Last Call or online, but the shoes are always amazing and so are the deals on smaller designers.

Reia Studio
555 Richmond St. W. Suite 706
416-722-9722

April 27 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
April 28 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
April 29 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
April 30 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Joeffer Caoc - Studio sale UpTo 80% off

I love Joeffer Caoc and the fact that he's a Canadian designer is such a bonus!

I always try to make it out to his studio sales. The prices are amazing!

I'll be headed over there again tomorrow --- Can't resist.

Here's the info:
110 Spadina Ave. Suite 828
(northwest corner of Spadina & Adelaide)
416-504-6232

Dates / Times:
Friday March 26 3pm - 7pm
Monday March 29 1pm - 7pm
Tuesday March 30 12pm - 7pm

(Cash, Visa or MC)

Hope I see you there!

Happy Shopping

ByondTheRack.com - January Blowout Sale

BeyondTheRack.com is holding a January Blowout Sale.
Armani, Gucci, Prada and more are up to 90% off.

Sale starts tomorrow - Saturday January 23 - at 11 a.m.
Here's the invite code: http://www.beyondtherack.com/member/invite/NAC470DABE3

Happy shopping!

HOLTS Annual Sale - Even Better

It's about time!

Holt Renfrew has just increased the discount on it's winter sale to 60%.

I got some great deals last year so I'm going to be making my way down there sooner than later.

Happy shopping!

Outnet.com - Sale of the Year

Outnet.com always has great discounts on designer goods.

But they've just started a sale that gives an extra 50% discount on selected items.

That means that this Hervé Léger bandage dress is now $593.75 (originally $2375.68).

There's also a gorgeous Calvin Klein tank dress originally priced at $2275 now on sale for $341 and a Chloé strapless dress for $425 (originally priced $2125)

At these prices, a lot of the pieces will sell out so get there fast!
(Get faster updates to these sales by following us on twitter.com/CaFashionista.)

Happy shopping!

HOLTS Annual Sale

Holt Renfrew is having their annual 50% off sale. Last year I scored a gorgeous D&G corset dress as well as Marc Jacobs casual dress for a great price.

Ooooh, maybe I'll find the Dior and / or Chloe wedges I'm dying for.




The sale is on now until Dec. 24 when the prices will be slashed for Boxing Day. But on that day, I'll be at Holts Last Call where the deals will be insane.

Run, yes run, to your nearest Holts now.

My Recessionista Experience (or "How Far I Would Go For a Deal")

Not sure if I've mentioned this before but I'm getting married. And in true Recessionista mode, my wedding dress needed to be both amazingly beautiful AND an amazing deal.

Well, this weekend I succeeded in finding the perfect dress.

After visiting the Vera Wang boutique in Toronto, I realized that I really, really wanted a VW for my dress. Only problem is, the most reasonable dress I tried on was $3950. I walked out of the boutique in love with that dress but thought that there must be a better price out there.

I called the VW boutique in NYC. They also had the dress ... for $2950 AND they were willing to give me a 10% trunk show discount.

So yes, a deal ... but was it the BEST deal?

Thanks to a fellow recessionista, I found out that Saks was having a 70% off sale on their sample wedding dresses, including Vera Wang, Monique Lluillier, Kenneth Pool, etc., etc.

And thanks to my amazing fiance, we drove down to NYC the same night in time for the second day of the sale. I thought it would be picked over, but there were still tons of dresses left and they were all 70% off (not "up to 70% which is what most sales are at) and there were no lines and no crazy shoppers. Compare that to the Vera Wang sale happening in NYC this weekend when the line ups will start the night before for savings of "up to 70% off, I think I did well.

In any case, after sending my fiance to stroll 5th Ave., I tried on a bunch of dresses and found a beautiful, beautiful gown at 70% off. AND on top of that, the ladies at Saks opened a Saks account for me so I got an extra 10% off.

That's right ladies. My dream gown at 80% off. I only wish I could show you photos, but since my fiance follows this blog, I can't risk it.

My next mission - a beautiful and classic pair of wedges (I'm getting married on the beach and my fiance is tall). I'll let you know once I score those too!

Happy shopping!

Half-Price Fendi!

Hautelook.com has done it again!

Half-price Fendi! Insane, I know.

You have to get there early because I've noticed that some styles are already sold out.

Cosmetic bags are under $100, small bags start at about $255 and regular bags are about $380 and up.

How can you go wrong?? Really??

Don't forget that Hautelook.com is by invitation only, so here's your invite!

Happy shopping!

Robert Rodriguez & more at Hautelook.com

It's no secret to anyone who's been reading this blog that I'm a huge Robert Rodriguez fan.
Now Hautelook.com has a few of his pieces at 60% off.

No one does frills and layering like Robert Rodriguez. I'm loving the top in the ad, and at $141 it will be gone in no time.

Remember that to shop at Hautelook.com, you need to be invited so here's your personal invite code.

Happy shopping!

Yoox - Still One of My Fave Sites!

I have always said that Yoox.com has got great deals.

I checked out the site today and was not surprised to see some amazing deals again.


These Chloe sandals are only $142 (regular $355).


And how can you not love this D&G bikini, especially at $49 (regular $120).


Or this Stella McCartney tank for $79 (regular $180).

There are WAY too many deals to mention.

This is just a small sample, and further reason as to why Yoox.com is one of my favourite online retail sites.

Happy shopping!

Bluefly: Extra 20% Off

Bluefly.com is having another sale, taking off an additional 20% to their already reduced prices.
Some items are now at 75% off.
To be fair, most items that are remotely interesting are between 35% to 55% off but there are good deals even at those discounts.

Happy shopping

Saks - Take An Additional 25% off - That's up to 70%

Saks 5th Ave is taking an additional 25% off their sale prices so some items are up to 70% off.

I did a quick search this morning and found tons of affordable items. I'm actually trying to save money so I can do some in-person shopping when I go down to Florida in a week, but for the rest of you, you need to check out the website today. Items are selling out and the sale is only good for 4 days!

A couple of things I loved: This Helmut Lang dress for $110 (originally $370).

Also, this Alexander Wang dress for $258.67 from $575.00.

Go to Saksfifthavenue.com today because prices go back up on July 28.

Happy shopping!

ShopBop - 70% off and Free Shipping

Shopbop.com is one of my favourite online retailers.

They carry all your favourite fashion-forward brands including Marc Jacobs, Derek Lam, DSQUARED2, Alexander McQueen, Alexander Wang and right now they're having a sale of upto 70% off.

I spotted a couple of pairs of Proenza Schouler shoes for 50% off, Thakoon dresses for 70% off and more.

Now I know what you're thinking "You know what would make this deal sweeter: Free shipping!" Well, your dreams have been answered because right now, Shopbop.com has eliminated their shipping costs so what more could you want???

Happy shopping

Holt Renfrew - Next Round of Markdowns is This Week!

I have it on good authority that Holt Renfrew will be holding it's next round of markdowns on Wednesday July 15.

Items are expected to go fast so make sure you get there early.

During the last sale, I scored a hot Dolce & Gabanna corset dress for 70% off.

This time I'm looking for a sexy pair of black gladiator high-heel sandals.

Fingers are crossed, credit card is warmed up and I'm ready to go!

Are you?

Happy shopping!

Bluefly Explosive Sale

I've had a pretty hectic few weeks, so I haven't had much chance to post.
For that I apologize.
And to make up for it, I have coupons!!!

Bluefly.com is holding a massive "Explosive Sale" with prices slashed by up to 75% off. Bathing suits are also an extra 15% off.

To make the deal a little sweeter, I have a coupon code for new customers that will give you $20 off any order over $100.

Just use the code AFF20 at Bluefly.com. (Expires July 31)

Happy shopping!

Beyond the Rack Clearance Sale

Set your alarm clocks on Sunday morning and make sure you get to BeyondTheRack by 11 am EST. (yeah, I know, I need an alarm to get up that early on Sunday).

Anyway the site is having a huge clearance sale with designer items at up to 90% off.

BeyondTheRack already has great prices so I'll be there right at 11 hoping for a score.

Don't forget, the site is by invitation only enter the code: NAC470DABE3 for access.

Happy shopping!

Coach Factory Store: Sale is Back

Coach Factory Outlets are having another sale!
Enjoy an additional 20% off their already low prices. Sale continues until Sunday!


Canadian locations:

Here's the Canadian locations:

CANADA ONE
7500 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, On L2H 1G8
905-353-9782
mon-fri: 10am-9pm, sat-sun: 10am-6pm

WINDSOR CROSSING
1555 Talbot Road, suite #506
Lasalle, On N9H 2N2
(519) 250-8635
mon-fri: 10am-9pm, sat: 9am-6pm, sun: 10am-6pm

A Moment of Luxurious Silence - eLUXURY set to close

eLUXURY.com, one of the internet's first designer sale site, has announced it will be closing shop soon.

Women's Wear Daily has reported that eLUXURY.com will close the retail portion of the site by the end of the month and will be transitioning the site into an online magazine focusing on luxury markets.

To put it bluntly, that sucks!

On the bright side, there are plenty of sales to be had, including a Thakoon blouse that I'm keeping my eye on. It 80% off and a steal at $238.

Other designers at 80% include Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Proenza Schouler, Marc Jacobs and more.

I'll be checking in regularly and letting you know of any new reductions.

Happy shopping

More Gucci reductions tomorrow

If you've been to your local Gucci store recently, you noticed the sales. Numerous purses, shoes and other accessories were marked down to 40% off.

Well, I have it on good authority that prices will go down to 60% tomorrow. I gotta level with you, I am lusting for the black leather Gucci Babouska. Last time I was at Holts, I saw it for $1200. Maybe when the sale gets to 75% I can sell a kidney and get one ...

Yeah, I know ... I'm dreaming.

Well, if any of you have a few more available pennies than I have at the moment, then head over to Gucci.

Happy shopping!