Sale Alert: Ultimate Outlet

You may or may not have heard of Spiegel or Newport News, but I grew up fairly familiar with the mail-order retailers. My mom loved receiving the catalogs every season and flipping through them for years only to make one or two purchases ever. Those orders were chock full of shapeless, kindergarten teacher-approved jumpers...and that's why I avoided the brands for decades.

A few years ago I succumbed to perusing their sites, found a couple of perfect pieces for a steal, and I haven't looked back. (My favorite zip-front booties are Newport News and I get compliments every time I wear them.)

Spiegel and Newport News joined forces and is now one retailer that goes by the name Ultimate Outlet.This weekend the store lives up to its name, as everything on the site will be Buy 1 Get One Free!

I found myself drawn to a couple of pieces, and then I quickly learned why. Here are a few great designer-inspired goods that you might want to snag at the B1G1 sale:

Tahari, $140	Spiegel, $70
Ted Baker, $55	ShapeFX, $14
Babajaan, $340	ShapeFX, $69
Warehouse, $87	ShapeFX, $69
Gareth Pugh, $402	ShapeFX, $99
Calypso St Barth, $225	ShapeFX, $99

Sale Alert: Bluefly

The semi-annual Blue Sale has hit at Bluefly.com. If you're unfamiliar with the online-only retailer, they've got all your favorite contemporary brands, and it's always free shipping for purchases over $150.

There's always a great selection of reduced prices, but the Blue Sale gets you discounts up to 85%! Plus, there's an extra special going on this week - a different deal every day. Right now it's $50 off $150 full-priced items, but check it out tomorrow to see what you can snag.

And of course, I have to share my favorites. (Statement shorts are totally having a moment!)

BCBGMaxazria $128 $50	Greylin $92 $25	Greylin $114 $43
Cynthia Steffe $395 $80	Walter $198 $56	Kenneth Cole $175 $58
Chamak by Priya Kakkar $85 $33	Charles David $430 $75	Free People $88 $25

Sale Alert: Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson apparel, shoes, and accessories are available at a number of department stores, but there's also an e-store for the line! Shipping is always a flat rate of $4.99 and right now there's an awesome buy 1 get 1 free promotion. Use promo code WINTER between now and 1/21/13 to get the discount off select items.

The shoes are all super cute and there are some adorable dresses, sweaters, pants, and more. Here are my top picks from the Buy 1 Get 1 Free sale:

Essas $139 $97	Jaide $89 $58	Belindas $110 $77
Callian $139 $97	Ritta $98 $88	Dyllis $150 $104
East Asian $128 $83	Leipzig $93 $69	Cowl Neck $128 $77

Sale Alert: SSENSE

Designer duds for up to 70% off. Need I say more?

Not only are there huge markdowns going on now at SSENSE, but they've got a great selection of luxe leathers and furs, intricate pleats and ruching, architectural and printed goods that are undeniably artistic.

In fairness I quite biased, since they have an amazing array of some of my all-time favorite designers: Phillip Lim, Chloe, Rick Owens, and Malene Birger just to name a few.

Here are some of my top picks from the sale:

Lanvin $1765 $530	Hakaan $2575 $772	Marni $1,700 $510
Helmut Lang $680 $345	Karolina Zmarlak $1,350 $675	Rick Owens $1,050 $525
Haute Hippie $995 $298	Marc by Marc Jacobs $260 $130	Rag and Bone $695 $348
Belle Sigerson Morrison $450 $225	Alexander Wang $485 $146	Yves Saint Laurent $1,095 $548
Michael Angel $665 $200	Matthew Williamson $1,650 $495	Barbara Bui $2,995 $898