The Ultimate Guide to Online Sample Sales
This is a post I’ve been meaning to write for a while, since I’ve had many of you email me asking questions about online sample sales – whether they’re worth it, tips on shopping the sales, and which sites I recommend.
So here’s the deal: I love online sample sales and shop at a few of the sample sale sites myself. And online sample sales are THE cheapest place to buy designer clothes online – there are some amazing bargains (we’re talking 70, 80% off high-end designer clothes and accessories – better than eBay!) out there if you’re willing to look.
How to Shop at Sample Sales
Before you shop at one of these online sample sales, you need to know what you’re doing. They can be a great opportunity to save money, but they can also wreck your wallet if you aren’t careful. Don’t just rush in, credit card in hand, ready to buy everything up! You need to be strategic.
Here are my tips for making the most of online sample sale madness.
Make a list. – Go through your closet and know what you have and what you need before you shop. You might see an amazing designer black dress at 50% off, but if you already have five perfectly-good options in your closet, you probably don’t need one more. It’s so easy to fall into the trap of impulse-buying, so a list will help you combat the urge.
Set yourself a budget. – This is really helpful for me. If you give yourself a preset amount of money you’re allowed to spend at the sale, you’ll spend less and feel less guilt afterward. If something’s over your budget, think it over HARD before you buy.
Know the designer. – Study up on the designer at hand before you shop their sale. Know their merchandise – what’s a hot seller? What do they do best? Just like you wouldn’t order pizza at a thai restaurant, don’t buy jeans from a company known for its t-shirts or a dress from a denim company. It’s common sense really – buy the things these designers are known for, don’t pick up the sub-par afterthoughts just because they’re “designer.”
Understand fashion seasons. – Want to know the reason most pieces at sample sales are marked down? Because they’re last-season. This obviously isn’t true for all the items, but it is a general rule. If you understand how the seasons work in fashion, you can buy things that will be wearable both this season and next, as opposed to investing in something that’s on its way out of style. Of course this isn’t a rule that’s set in stone – if you love something that’s out of season, there’s really no reason not to wear it if it fits with your personal style.
Be willing to walk away. – Shopping at sample sales can be like a competition – online sample sales always have limited amounts of items to encourage buying fast and get your adrenaline going. Don’t engage in this mentality – it makes you buy things you don’t even want. Have the attitude that you can take it or leave it – if you don’t find something great, you won’t buy anything. Let the competitive people go crazy and smile to yourself knowing they’re probably in debt with a closet full of unwanted items.
The Best Online Sample Sale Sites
Now that you know how to work an online sample sale to your advantage, here’s a list of my favorite sample sale websites. Most of these are invite-only and have a wait list, but don’t worry – I have enough invites for all of you!
HauteLook
HauteLook is the first online sample sale site I joined and the one I shop at most often. They have tons of sales on every major and minor designer out there – from Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, and Gucci to Elizabeth and James, Earnest Sewn, and Seven for all Mankind, HauteLook’s sales are amazing! You have to join to see for yourself.
To join HauteLook, use this invite link to register.
Gilt Groupe
Another great sale site with a similar setup to HauteLook, Gilt Groupe is another favorite of mine. I’ve personally shopped here and the sales are amazing! A few weeks ago they had a HUGE sale on Christian Louboutins, with prices slashed up to 60% off! They add new sales almost daily and the prices are always amazing. Highly recommended!
To join Gilt Groupe, use the following link to register: http://www.giltgroupe.com/invite/collegefashion
Rue La La
An amazing sample sale site that I just discovered – I had to edit this post to add it to the list! Rue La La is another popular sample sale site like Gilt Groupe and HauteLook, featuring designers like Calvin Klein, Lily Pulitzer, and many, many more! The sales are constantly updated, so there’s always something new to look forward to. I haven’t shopped at Rue La La yet, but I definitely plan to take advantage of their deals soon!
To join Rue La La, use the following link to register: http://www.ruelala.com/invite/collegefashion
Editor’s Closet
Editor’s Closet features quality sample sales from brands like Marc by Marc Jacobs, along with plenty of “up and coming” designers as well. It’s less popular than the other sample sale sites which means less competition for the hot items. Another one of my favorites.
To join Editor’s Closet, use this invite link to register.
Juxzy
A new sample sale site that I just heard about recently. I haven’t shopped this one yet myself but with sales from designers like Comme des Garcons featured, it’s worth signing up. Again, this one isn’t as popular as the others which means more chances for you to buy what you want with zero competition.
To join Juxzy, sign up here with the reference code f9fe9a.
Ideeli
Ideeli is another sample sale site that I haven’t shopped at personally yet, but looks like it might have some great deals. Ideeli is currently having sales on Valentino, Rebecca Minkoff, Escada, MICHAEL Michael Kors, and Vera Wang. They also offer lots of members-only giveaways of fabulous designer merchandise, so it’s definitely worth joining.
To join Ideeli, use the following link to register: Join Ideeli
Your Thoughts?
Now that you know all about online sample sales, I want to know what you think!
Have you ever shopped at an online sample sale before? Did you find any good deals? If you’ve never shopped at one, would you ever do it? Do you have any sample sale shopping tips? Let me know in the comments section!
Posted on on April 30, 2009 / Filed Under: Shopping / Tags: Designers, Money, Online Sales, Online Sample Sales, Sample Sales, Shopping, Tips
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Christine
Hey Zephyr!
I read your blog daily, thanks so much for all your advice. I am interested in the two online sampe sale websites. My e-mail is Cemb726@aol.com.
Thanks,
-Christine
Kelly
Hey! These sound like a great idea. I’ll definitely check them out! my email is ktcourington@gmail.com
Charlotte
Hi! I read your blog all the time and I was interested in the two sites you mentioned. I have never heard of these types of sites before so this is a new experience for me:) Here is my email: latte92@ptd.net
Thanks:)
Ashley
Hey! I’m interested in both of the sites =) ashlikewhoa@gmail.com
Emily
Hey! Your blog is one of my favorites of all the blogs I read (and that’s a lot!) I love your posts!
It’d be great if I could get an invite to Hautelook. My email is aleatoirefrancais@gmail.com. Thanks so much!
Stacy
Hautelook and Ideeli are my favorites? Could you send me an invite to Editor’s Closet please? :D email’s underyourwaves at gmail dot com
Zephyr
Sent you guys all invites! Let me know how you like the sites :)
Caroline
hey! love your site. Could you send me an invite to Editor’s Closet please?
cdoyle93@gmail.com
thanks so much!
Zephyr
Invited you Caroline!
Maya
i’ve heard about sample sales but never really found a good one, thanks for the post! :) so useful.
may i please get an invite for hautelook?
siriuslyloony@gmail.com
<3
Zephyr
Invite sent :)
bridgett
thanks so much! i am intrested in hautelook. my email is: white.bridgett@gmail.com
samantha
hey! i’m interested in editor’s closet. the emails sbassman@colby.edu. thanks!
Eve
Hey! I’d like an invite to hautelook please :) drunkdance at gmail.com
Demi
hi, i love reading your articles and come to your site on a almost daily basis.
i would like to check the two sites that you featured.
xdanceislove14x@aol.com
thanks so much ! <3
mcclain
lbell@clemson.edu for editor’s closet!
Zephyr
Sent you three your invites!
Zephyr
Demi & mcclain – Sent yours out as well!
Andi
hautelook please! lksink@yahoo.com
Zephyr
Sent yours Andi!
Liz
Hey! Great post :) I’d like an invite to both of the sites if possible. They look amazing! Thanks <3
Zephyr
Check your email Liz! <3
Raba
hey!
love the post!
i would an invite to Hautelook please :D
my email is: rana.mdarwish@hotmail.com
Thank you :D!
Rana
Rana*
Zephyr
Sent :)
Kristin
Hi there, very informative post. It would be a biiiig favor for me and my wallet to be have an invite to Hautelook. My email is kris0bot@aim.com Thanks!
Katie Compton
hey!
i LOVE your blog!! i would like an invite to hautelook please! thanks so much!!
my e-mail is kac132@msstate.edu
Zephyr
Invited you both!
Kari
Both please! I’d never heard of these but i’m so excited to start browsing. entrancingfairy@hotmail.com
Zephyr
Sent your invites Kari!
Caitlyn
Hey thank you, I’d LOVE an invite!! : )
caitlyngordon@gmail.com
Trendqueen
I agree, I’m signed up with Gilt groupe.
Elyse G
Another great website is RueLaLa! Today they had Judith Leiber handbags (which usually retail for over $1500, and were down to $700). Coming up there is Lilly Pulitzer, Moschino Cheap and Chic, CC Skye, and John Hardy.
Katie
Hey! Love this post. Please send me the codes to join these sites. Thanks a bunch!
Tiffany
Hi! Great post! I’d like an invite to both if you don’t mind. tiffanychen8800@gmail.com Thank you! =)
Caroline
Both please! Can’t wait to take a look! cpdsheets@comcast.net
Blaire
Hey! Great post! Could you please send me an invite to both, if it’s alright with you?
b.madison5@gmail.com
Mairi
Invite me to both? :)
mef_rules@hotmail.com
Please and thank you!
Lauren
lmberny@gmail.com
Thanks! =)
Sarah
Hey! I’ve never really looked at sites like these but I’m enoying them! Could I please have invites to both HauteLook and Editor’s Closet? s.ann.k.11@gmail.com
Thanks!
Anastasia Alen
thanks!
Bria
This is so exciting! Could I have invites to both sites please?
swansong1463@gmail.com
Thanks
-Bria
Kristina Gandre
I love your site!
I want invites to both site please Kagandre@csustudent.net
Thanks!
Liv
Love your site! I am a member of all except Editor’s Closet… would love an invite.
Oliggio@bates.edu
Alice
Could you please end me the invites to both the sites?
Thank you very much
Holly
Your blog has been a total godsend ever since I began shopping for freshman year of college last summer! And being a college student means discounts are very much beloved. :) Could I have an invite to both of the sites? sillyhollyrocker@gmail.com
Also, the Ideeli one doesn’t work? Maybe it’s my browser.
Jennifer
I have come to adore online sample sale sites. Some of my favorite pieces have been from one called Secret Style. (I see that’s not on here. If anyone reading wants an invite feel free to e-mail me.)
Anyway, I’d love an invite to HauteLook and Editor’s Closet. jvantrie@nd.edu
Thanks! And great post!
Zephyr
Sent you all invites – the Editor’s Closet invite thing is a little messed up right now, so I’m going to re-try sending those in a little bit. You should all have Hautelook invites though.
josie
hey, thank you for posting these.I love an invite from HauteLook and Editor’s Closet. Thank you for posting it .Keep up the good work. elsa90_07@yahoo.com
Zephyr
Sent you a HauteLook invite, josie. The Editor’s Closet invite thing isn’t working right now so I’m going to try sending you one a little later!
Icee
Hey. I would love an invite to The Editor’s Closet!! My email is igriffin07@yahoo.com.
Thanks!!
courtney
i am interested in both sites! my email is guida011@yahoo.com
Zephyr
Okay, everyone should have all their invites now! Let me know if any of you didn’t get yours & I’ll resend.
Maria
Hey Z, I love your blog, and I’d love an invite to both HauteLook and Editor’s Closet. I’m marialangat@gmail.com.
Thanks!!
Maria
Chelsea
I’m interested in HauteLook and my email is c.a.h3@hotmail.com.
Thanks :)
Cathy
I’d love to be invited to both the Editor’s Closet and HauteLook – my email is
midnightmist@hotmail.com.
Thanks so much! :)
Zephyr
Sent you three invites!
Anna
Hi! I love your blog, I check it everyday! I’d like an invite to both sites please.
my email is : candy2yummy@hotmail.com
Thanks!
Zephyr
Sent you some invites Anna :)
Joi
I was just recently looking at sample sales and I stumbled onto your page. I love your blog already! I’d like an invite to the sample sale as well. my email is : j_yau_88@yahoo.com
Leia
Hey Zephyr!
I loooove your blog, and especially this post because I thought sample sales were only in creepy run-down buildings, but now they’re online too! Could I get the two invites please? My email is lcherlihy@verizon.net
Thanks so much!
Maria
Hey! I’m definitely interested in both websites. My email is marialynne43085@hotmail.com. Thanks!
Kayla
ahh all of them please!!! i love your blog!
my email adress is vanilla.sugarster@gmail.com
thank you!!!!!
Zephyr
Joi, Leia, Maria & Kayla you all have invites!
gabi
wow thanks! i bet youre gonna get a lot of good deals from inviting!!
my email is grnci67@yahoo.com please invite me to editors colset!
ana
Hi Zephyr. Thanks for this post — I love Gilt and have been a member for a while. May you please send me invites to Editors Closet and Hautelook ?
Thanks!!
Bryannah
Hey Zephyr, I love your blog! (:
And I’ve never done an online sample sale before
but I’m willing to give it a try. :]
My email is plasticked@gmail.com and I would like invites to Editor’s Closet + Hautelook, please! (:
Thank-you so much!
Christa
I’ve never done an online sample sale but it sounds interesting and I’d like to give it a shot. :) If you could send me an invite to HauteLook, that’d be awesome! Thanks a bunch.
eirenex0x@gmail.com
Peggy
interesting – how come I haven’t heard of “sample sales” until now?! Thanks for giving us all the heads up.
would really appreciate invites to haute and editors. much thanks!
cowsare@gmail.com
Amie
Hi and than you for telling us about these sites :) I’m interested in both please: amievo44@gmail.com. thank you!
sleekie
hey,
thanks for sites, i would like to join two of them, my email address is sleekie@live.ca
Christina
Hey both sites look fabulous. I was wondering if you could add cdecola@gmail.com? Thanks. :)
Linda
I’m a reg. shopper @ Gilt Groupe…love their sales…
Invite for Hautelook & Editor’s Closet to brooklynita@gmail.com please & thanks
=)
lauren
Hey! This post was great. I was already a member of gilt group but i’d love to check out all the other sites. I’m interested in both editor’s closet and hautelook.
my email is lnv1123@yahoo.com. Thanks so much! :)
Lisa
Hey Zepher,
I’ve been reading college fashion all year, and love everything! So yeah i just wanted to thankyou for all your great work, anyways just wondering if theres any chance i could get an invite to both of those sites :). Thanks again lisa.mcewen@hotmail.com
Lisa
Hey Zephyr,
I’ve been reading college fashion all year, and love everything! So yeah i just wanted to thankyou for all your great work, anyways just wondering if theres any chance i could get an invite to both of those sites :). Thanks again lisa.mcewen@hotmail.com
Jessie
Zepher!
Thanks a bunch about fab latest info! I’d love to get an invitation for those websites. I really appreciate it :) keep up the good work!
my email is wony110@hotmail.com
Thanks again!
Jess
Claudeen
I haven’t tried something like this, and I’m interested!
Hautelook and Editor’s Closet, please! cmadelnac2@gmail.com
Thank you so much!
Meg
Hey!
First, your blog is absolutely FAB!
I would love an invite to hautelook please! mgraham3@kent.edu
Thanks soooooo much = )
Brittany
Hey, this sounds interesting. I would appreciate an invite to hautelook please!
Thanks!
clemons_brittany@yahoo.com
Julianne
Hey! I’d love invites to the sample sale sites. I’ve never shopped one before, but with college, and the money flow slowing down…I’m definatly going to try it! Thanks!
-Julianne
julianne.woehrle@gmail.com
Yanyan
Hey, Can u send me invites? Thank you very much!!~~
shenyanyan880429@yahoo.com
Anna
I wrote an article similar to this about a month ago, but hadn’t heard of Juxy! Thanks for the info! Another one I LOVE is Rue La La. So far I haven’t bought anything because I’m trying to save up – but there’s a lot I’ve had to let pass me by :(
Bailey
Hey, love your blog, and this is a hyper-good post. :)
bailey.meyers@gmail.com
AJ
Hautelook please—avj@indianan.edu
lucy
i love this blog, and all the sales you find! its awesome!
HauteLook and Editor’s closet please! email is sweetjaneandpennylane@live.com
Thanks!
Jessie Marie
Hey! I’ve been following you for awhile and I’d love to check out these sites! 2diamondeyes@gmail.com
thank you!
<3
Molly
Hi Zephyr- thanks for the great blog, and keep up the great work! Could you invite send me an invite for HauteLook? mbunky@start.no
Katherine
Hi! Love your site :) Can you send me an invite to HauteLook and Editor’s Closet to jmkimhk@hotmail.com? Thanks
Jess
I love this website. I go on here everyday. I didn’t know anything about online sample sales. It looks like you can get great deals. If you don’t mind I would like invites to both sites I need more close my closet is empty :( lol
my email is jparedes@student.rcc.edu
thank you
Jess
Zaidat
hey Zephyr
I love this blog. thanks for creating it and could u please send me an invite to hautelook, my email is Zmaster192000@yahoo.com
Thamks Again
Mag
Hi Zephyr! I’d love invites to HauteLook and Editor’s Closet please – my email is people.etc@gmail.com. Love your blog, keep up the great work! Thanks so much!
Marianna
Hey Zyphir!
I’m a great fan of you blog and just read your post, can you send me invites to HauteLook and Editor’s Pick? Marianna.r.c@gmail.com
Thank you very much and again, I think you have really good, reader friendly posts that are very well written and have intelligent content. Congratulations on a good job done!
Zephyr
Wow, I had no idea this article would get such a response! Anyway, everyone up to Marianna should have invites to the sites you wanted – let me know if you didn’t get one and I’ll resend.
Sheila
Hey thanks for the great article about these types of sites. Would you please send me an invite to the Editor’s Closet. Thanks. Can’t wait to check it out.
Erika
Thanks for the info? Can u please send me an invite to the sample sales please? Thanks. It’s eciszczon@gmail.com
Zephyr
Erika & Sheila, sent you both some invites!
Stacey
Thanks for this article, I’ve always wondered what sample sale sites are really like. Can you please send me an invite to the two sites
stacey-hammond@hotmail.com
Thankyou
Bella
Hi Zephyr! I’ve been reading your blog for a few months now, and I really enjoy your work. These sample sales sound great- could you please send me an invite to both Editor’s Closet and Hautelook? Thanks so much!
krista
Hey! I love your blog and read it everyday. I have yet to dabble in sample sales, but I’m interested and excited. Could you send me an invite to hautelook and editor’s closet? My email is kritic48@aol.com. Thank you!
misty
Love Sample sales. Thank you!!
Lauren
i love designer clothes but hate the prices!! please send me an invite
browncurl202@hotmail.com
<3
Zephyr
You’re all invited!
Julianna
Hi, can I be invited to both? Blackvelvet037@yahoo.com. I love your blog :)
Zephyr
Julianna, just invited you!
lizzy
Please send me an invite to all of them except I already have gilt group.
LSW5@mac.com
myvogue
Hi,
please send me invites to Editor’s Closet and Haute. Thanks very much!
Kelly
hautelook please :)
my email is iluvcc8829@yahoo.com
thankss.
Alex
Wow these look amazing! please can you send me the invites my email is: alex_jones_18@hotmail.co.uk
Thank you
Zephyr
lizzy and Kelly – inviting you both right now!
myvogue – It says you’re already registered for Editor’s Closet – maybe an account you forgot about? I sent you a Hautelook invite though.
Zephyr
Alex – Invited you too.
Keyerra
This sound amazing, I have never shopped online sample sales before, but I would love to try. Could you please send me the invites to both websites? krjeter@gmail.com
Thank you!
Cassidy
Will you send me an invite please?
-cassidy
Jess
How broke I’m gonna become because of your blog!! =)
Could you send me an invite to Hautelook? Email: jdawnl21@yahoo.com
Thanks!
Chinny
Hi!! Could you please send me invites to Hautelook and Editors closet?
email: esechinosa@hotmail.com
Thank you so much!
Britney
My email is mayesbri@msu.edu. THank you!
Phoebe
Hi,
Could you please send me an invite to Hautelook and Editors closet?
my email is: ta.phoebe@gmail.com
Thanks,
Phoebe
Amber
This sounds great! littleosuba@yahoo.com
Ha Hoang
Hi, this is a great post. I have never shopped in the sample sale before. Could you please send me an invite to Hautelook and Editors closet?
My email is: hilary_hth88@yahoo.com
Thank you so much…
Andrea
Hey girl ! First I want ta say that ya rock and this blog rocks too
Could you send me invites to Hautelook ? Thxs a lot
my e-mail is : rock-doll@hotmail.fr
xoxo
Elizabeth
Hi,
Could you send me an invite to Editor’s Closet and HauteLook?
Thanks! :)
e33_lizabeth@hotmail.com
Leslie
Hi,
Could you send me an invite to Editor’s closet? Thanks!
My email is: ohio_leslie@yahoo.com
Mary
Hi Zephyr!
Great article, once again! :)
I knew I should have posted earlier! This got a lot of responses!!
If it isn’t too much trouble or if you aren’t already out of invitations, could you invite me to Editor’s Closet and HauteLook?
Thanks so much! Keep doing what you’re doing!
keeping college fashionable since 2008,
Mary
Mary
maryleonard90@mac.com
Zephyr
Sending you all invites right now – check your inbox in a few minutes!
Megan
HI,
I love his blog, I would like to be included in the sample sale email please, Thanks !
dramadarling14@aol.com
Zephyr
Invited you Megan!
Emily
Hey can you send me invites to the sample sale sights?
eej5019@psu.edu
Thanks!
Jasmine
Hi Zephyr,
Could I please get an invite to both HauteLook and Editor’s Closet? My e-mail is misssmarty18@gmail.com . Thanks so much! And I LOVE your blog. It’s my fashion bible. :)
Zephyr
Jasmine & Emily – sent you guys invites! Let me know how you like the sites.
Zephyr
Hey guys – just wanted to let you all know that I just added another sample sale site, Rue La La to the list. If you want to sign up, use this link: http://www.ruelala.com/invite/collegefashion
Claire
Hey I’d love invites for the two sites you listed above. Thanks so much
claireburke14@gmail.com
Zephyr
Sent you some invites Claire!
Sophia
hi, could you possibly sign me up for both the sites?? thanks so much, they look great. slittle@tulane.edu
Isabel DeBoel
Can you send me an invite for HauteLook? Thanks!
isabeldeboel@gmail.com
Courtney
May I have a hautelook invite please? thanks!!!!!!!
cjohnson348@gmail.com
Melissa
I’d like both please!
oh_so_spicy@hotmail.com
thanks!!
Jennie
Hey thanks for the great post. I am interested in both websites. Please invite me to both. My e-mail is jenniediaz09@gmail.com
Thanks :)
Sophie
Hey, I love your posts, i read them daily! Can I get an invite for both? My email is S_Colbert4@yahoo.com Thanks so much :]
Jess
Hey Zephyr,
You said you send me an invite to both websites but didnt see one in my inbox
if its not too much trouble can you send it again please
thank you
jparedes1@student.rcc.edu
p.s. you know what it was my fault I wrote my email wrong sorry
can you send it again please
Jess
Joyce
Hi!! i’m interested in both of the websites (HauteLook and Editors Closet). my emails: xjoycekim@gmail.com.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR SITE! you have awesome tips :) thanks so much!
Chantal
Your blog it great! I found it about a month ago and have been checking it every week since. I would love and invite to editor’s closet please. Thanks for posting!
Chantal.Coren@gmail.com
Jessica
hi, i love reading your articles and come to your site on a almost daily basis.
i would like to check the two sites that you featured.
jessica_aldy@yahoo.com
thanks so much ! <3
Jordana
Hi i would love to receive an invite for HauteLook!! My email address is jgasso88@gmail.com. BTW love ur site really loved the feature on the best fashion blogss… Thanks :)
MG
I’d like an invite to Editor’s Closet, please: mongizzle@gmail.com
Linda
I’ve been reading your blog ever since you’ve posted the Gossip Girl how-tos! I’d love invites to both of those sites. My email is lookslikecouture@yahoo.com.
Yuri
I would like an invitation please :)
yurita@gmail.com
Kay
Hey Z,
loving this post!
you’ve saved my credit card a whole lot of spending. =)
i love your blog, you’ve always got really relevant stuff which is great too.
if you’ve got a sec i’d love for you to send me an invite on those sites…?
kirstenstuart@live.com
thanks lady!
kay.
Natasha
Hi! Could I get an invite to both Haute Look and Editor’s Closet?
Zephyr
Sending all of you guys invites right now :)
Amanda
Hello! I would like invites for Haute Look and Editor’s Closet as well!!!
Thanks so much,
Amanda
amanda.poidvin@gmail.com
Zephyr
Inviting you now Amanda :)
KIRAN
HEYY, I’VE BEEN SOO BUSY WITH WORK THAT I DIDN’T GET TIME TO VISIT YOUR BLOG TILL NOW….AMAZING POST!!! CAN YOU PLEASE SEND ME AN INVITE FOR HAUTE LOOK AND EDITORS CLOSET PRETTY PLEASE,,,,THANKS A BUNCHES!!
KIRAN
KIRANN_89@HOTMAIL.COM—–SORRY FORGOT ABOUT THAT :)
Sarah
I love your site! It’s gave me many great ideas. Could I get an invite to both please?
saraheclarke@live.com
grace
hey love your site! i go on ruelala alllll the time and i would love to get an invite for hautelook… thanks!
gcl@dartmouth.edu
Janie
Hi, I couldn’t resist those sample sale sites either! Could you send me invites for Hautelook and Editor’s Closet too please? Thanks! email is nona.io@gmail.com
FYI, I signed up for all the sites you’ve listed, lol.
Laura
Great blog! Would love in invite to Editor’s Closet and Juxzy! Also, have you heard of Shop It To Me (www.shopittome.com)? They are another great online sample sale website. Definitely worth taking a look. =)
kate
hautelook invite please?
k8troo2@mac.com
LM
yes yes please! my email is lilybrie AT hotmail.com :)
xx
Bridget
bridgewithat8@aol.com bridgewithat8 at aol.com PLEASE!! :) :) :)
Bridget
oh yea, im already at hautelook.com
Hannah
both sites please! frutiycheerios43@yahoo.com
kati
I love your site and will you please send me an invite? Thanks!
katimaribarnes@gmail.com
Julie
Thanks for the informative post.
My email’s delorenzo.julie@gmail.com.
Ali
Omg, this is awesome!
I’m interested in both of them too!
miss.aherrera@gmail.com
thank youuuu!!
Jennifer
The Hautelook website looks amazing, and I would love and invite! lilschmitty18@hotmail.com
Chelsea
Ahh! yes yes please to both!cfreeman0257@gmail.com
Kelsey
I loooove the blog! Sign me up for both paleasse!
starr
Hello, thank you so much for doing this post!
its quite helpful
please send me invited for both editor’s closet and hautelook!
thanks so much :D
Allie
Could you send me an invite to Editor’s Closet? Thanks so much!
Lauren Mills
Z
Could you please send me the links for those two websites?
As a college student on a budget, I really appreciate your hard work :) Keep it up girl!
Lauren
Lucy
Hey, in love with the blog! Please may I have invites to both please please please! Thank you!
fabalu@hotmail.co.uk
Katie
Hi Z,
Love reading your website! I know I’m a bit late on the uptake, but if I could still get an invite to both of the sites I’d be highly appreciative.
katie.radaeva@gmail.com
Thanks a lot and keep up the good work!
renee
This looks like a GREAT idea. I’d like invites and my email is angelcool1236@gmail.com
THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alyssa
Could I have invites to both sites. : ) Thanks so much!
heyheyaliex3@gmail.com
Linda
Hey, I got an invite from you to HauteLook but not Editor’s Closet…could you send another one? Thankies.
lookslikecouture@yahoo.com
Eve
Could you send me both invites? Thank you so much! calincia@gmail.com
Hilary
Could you send me both invites please? Thanks!!!
littlelamb19@gmail.com
ashley
I’m interested in an invite to hautelook, thanks!
Hannah
I’m interested in both of these. Could you send me invites? Thanks!
hvalentich@gmail.com
Amirah
Could I have an invite to both s’il vous plait :D
Brittaney
Hey! I’m interested in both hauteLook and Editor’s Closet. I would love an invite to both. Thanks! bto8m@virginia.edu
fatma
Could you send me both invites please? Thanks!!!
sahar
Hey Zephyr!! Awesome blog, love it :-)
Can you send me an invitation to both sample sale sites?
Thanks!
Lisa Nguyen
lisatrangnguyen@gmail.com
hautelook is exactly what i think ive been looking for! you’re AMAZING <3
Zephyr
Wow! So many responses – sending you all your invites now!
Allison
Hi, can I have invites to Haute Look and Editor’s Closet?
My email is smartymagic@gmail.com. Thank you!!
Ali
Hey! Love the site!
Would love an invite to hautelook!!
alyssa_bornhorst@hotmail.com
Kelsey
I would love an invite to both sites.
My email is yesgreenmeansgo@gmail.com
Thank you! :)
Zephyr
Okay, inviting you three right now!
Shanauld
Hi……I would like an invite to both also sedmo007@odu.edu I want to know why this is my first time hearing about sample sales….smh
rohaina
hey! love this, invite to both sites, please :)
thanks!
rhassan_xx@hotmail.com
Nari
Ooh. Sample sales?
May I please get an invite to both sites? Please?
naripark@hotmail.com
Thanks!!!!
Rebecca
Hi! I was wondering if I could get an invite to Haute Look and Editor’s Closet! My email address is DMBgenius02@aol.com! Thanks!
Linda
Hey! Love the site! I would be so grateful if you could invite me to both sites. My email is linddaaa@gmail.com. Thanks!
KikI
Hi Zephyr,
If you have any invites left, can you invite me to haute look? keneisha.sinclair@gmail.com Thank you!
jane
Hey it would be great to get an invite to hautelook – littlelady93@gmail.com
thanks!
Jenny
Hi Zephyr,
This is really interesting. I’ve actually never heard of sample shopping before. Can you send me the invites so I can check it out? jenmdang@gmail.com
Please and thanks!
Jacy
Hi! I’d love an invitation to HauteLook and Editor’s Closet please.
Thank you in advance, Jacy
Ada
I would love invitations to both those sites!
Thanks so much for doing this :)
cal
hey Zephyr, i’d like to know if you still have any invite left for both of the sites=) the idea of sample shopping is new to me and i think it’s a great one!
Rachael
Can I please have an invite to Haute Look!! Thanks
afgirly@rochester.rr.com
Louise
I would like an invite to the two sites as well: lou_soendergaard@hotmail.com
sarahs
i want an invite to haute and editors closet pls
melempar_ayam@yahoo.com
mary
Please send me an invite!
my e-mail is mfbate2@uky.edu
Rong
wow all of them look so tempting. may I have an invite please?
rongie@gmail.com
Andrea
I’ve always wanted to shop sample sales, I didn’t even know they were online! my e-mail is ag148521@arbor.edu
Amie
Please send me an invite for the two sites, thank you! funnysniffingface@gmail.com
Amelia
Please send me an invite for the two sites! Thank you thank you! ameliacmia@aol.com
Mya
Thanks so much for sending an invite!!
mcduffmr@jmu.edu
Alice
hautelook and editor’s closet please :)
inwonderlandd@gmail.com
Katie
Do you think you could invite me to HauteLook and Gilt Groupe? This is amazing, thank you so much!
My email is kvallas@skidmore.edu
Stephanie
thanks so much! Could you please send an invite for hautelook? my email is sd5087@gmail.com
Zephyr
Sending all your invites right now!!
April
I’d like an invite to the two sample sites…. a_bella_g@yahoo.com
Thanks!!!
Zephyr
Inviting you April.
pritha
hey..never shopped online…must do send me an invite so that i can have a look
pritha11@gmail.com
thanks so much
Shirley
Hi! i love your blog! could you please send me and invite for both sites? my email is skyblue9573@hotmail.com Thanks so much!
Naav72
Please send me invites to Hautelook and Editor’s Closet!
Thank you.
Casha
I had no idea that there was sample sales online. I would LOVE to get an invite to both sites. my e-mail address is: cashastar@hotmail.com
Brittany
Hey I would love to have you send me the invite to those sites, my e-mail is allstarbri23@hotmail.com. Thanks!
shauna
i would love an invite to editor’s closet. here is my email: ssevon@yahoo.com
thanks!
Zephyr
Sending out all of your invites…
Sandi
AHHH!!! I totally remember the sale on Louboutins on Gilt Groupe. Did you get any? They were sold out before I could get any!
Blair
I’d love to try out both Haute Look and Editors Closet. My Email is tqmblair@gmail.com.
Thanks so much!!!
Cordelia
Invite to editor’s closet?
Ali
Haute Look and Editors Closet look great!
My email is allison_beers@hotmail.com
alena
I’d love to try Haute Look & Editor’s Closet. My email is gemmilee@gmail.com.
Always love your site, it’s so helpful :) <3
keigee
id love to try haute look & editor’s closet.
heres my email: rhain_frost@hotmail.com
thankkkssss!!!! <3
Mani
Hey Zephyr it’s Mani!! Please send me an invite for both Haute Look and Editor’s Closet! <3
I’d love to try out sample sales, because as much as I love browsing forever 21, I’m getting tired of it. This sounds like my most lovely alternative. Can’t wait to try it out!
Ayesha
I would like an invite to the 2 sites as well :) angelica_lisa@msn.com
Zephyr
Okay, sending you all some invites.
Linh
I am interested in the two online sampe sale websites. My e-mail is linh.do@asu.edu
thank you
Bianca
Love your website!!!
Can you please send me the two invites? oooitzbe@yahoo.com
Thanks!
Zephyr
Sent you both some editor’s closet invites, but the hautelook ones wouldn’t work – I can try them again later though!
Mitangi
Hey!
Awesome post =)
Can you send me invites to both Editor’s Closet and HauteLook? My email address is yal3s.miracle____@live.com
Thanks!
Zephyr
Sure, I’ll send you a couple right now :)
Sabrina Williams
Hey I use Rue LaLa and I love it! I would like to join the other two sample sales please. My email is sabrinawilliams@ymail.com Thanks in advance.
kristin
add me to both please !! kristin.beno@quinnipiac.edu =) thanksss
Sharon
Please invite me to the other two sample sales, please! Thank you
sstufken@gmail.com
Zephyr
Invited you three – check your email!
Tiffany
I would love to have an invite to haute.
my email is swimnangel83@hotmail.com
Emily
Can I get one for Editor’s Closet, please?
Hannah
Sample sales sound great! May I have an invite for both please?
curlycarolm@gmail.com
Hilary
Both sites sound great!
hilarysullivan3@yahoo.com
Stephanie
Nice post! Could I have an invite to Haute Look and Editor’s Closet please? Thank you so much!
phoenix_scar@hotmail.com
Jenna
I love this post! This is the first time I’ve heard about it!
Elizabeth Porter
I would love to get the invite to HauteLook! Thanks :]
eporter2@mix.wvu.edu
Bia
An invite to both would be great, Thanks!
Doyun
thanks for all the great posts!
my email is doyun.dk@gmail.com
Zephyr
Okay, inviting you guys asap!
Adina
hey zephyr! this is such an amazing and helpful article, thanks a lot :D
could i please get an invite? phosphorkind@yahoo.de
Magen
Zephyr,
Can you please send me both invites!!
I LOvE your site!!
Zephyr
Sure, sending your invites now!
Barbara Lagrotteria
Would you mind inviting me to all of the above???
thanks!
e-mails: lagrbarb@dom.edu
Jetta
Could I please have invites to both please? Thank you for all the info on sample sales also :)
librazebra7[at]yahoo.com
Kerri
Your website is amazing!!! I’d love an invite these sites!! pretty_in_pink89@comcast.net
Alex
Your site is absolutely amazing, I’m only bummed it took me so long to find it!
I would love an invite to HauteLook, Thank you!!
:D
e.mail: strife00@gmail.com
Kathy
I would like to be invited to editor’s closet
kcuteyflirtl@yahoo.com
Alba
bossylili@hotmail.com
could you send me both invites? thanks!
Jennifer
Hi I love your site! the posts are so fashion foward and intresting :]
and i was just wondering could you send me invites for both sites? thanks!
Keep up the good work!
Stephanie
I love your blog =)
please send me invites for both sites?
thanks!
Donna Mabbayad
I’d like invites to (all) sites in this post that require an invite. Much appreciated!!
stunningsid@gmail.com
Jessica
lilcharlene518@aol.com!
Frannnn
iwearroseglasses@aim.com
Please invite me! : )
Zephyr
Invites are going out now – check your emails!
Zephyr
Jennifer it said you were already registered with both sites – maybe you already got invited?
Rosie
I would like an invite to both please:-) Thanks a bunch! My email is cholita326@yahoo.com
Hannah
hannahhloves@gmail.com
I would like an invite for editor’s closet please ( :
Zephyr
Okay, both of your invites are on the way.
Elvira
Hy Zephyr, could you please send invitations of both sample sale sites to elenora777@gmail.com
thank you so much!
Brooke
Could you send me an invite for editor’s closet?
oh_so_entertained@yahoo.com
Thanks.
trish
hey can i get the link to haute look! thanks for posting this article; i have always wondered how to get samples like that. i love your site!!!!
Lisa
I’d love an invite for both Haute Look and Editor’s Closet, if you could!
Leesamurmur@gmail.com
Amanda Blevins
I hope I’m not too late! I would love invites to both, I have been so busy, just now saw this post!
mandarpandar@comcast.net
Janey
an amazing post! it’s so hard to figure out what sites/places are reliable for a good sample sale. if you still have any more invites, i would love to be able to check out Haute Look!
Jamie
these sample sales look amazinggg :)
could i please have an invite to haute look and editor’s closet?
hope i’m not too late!
Zephyr
I do have more invites! Sending them out to you guys right this second.
Dunia
Hi! I’m interested in being invited into any of the sample sites that require it. Thanks! ;)
zahrasola@gmail.com
Zephyr
Okay, sending yours out – check your mail!
Lauren
Hey so I am really into fashion and I truly love your site…I check it daily : ) anyways can I get an invite to both sites. my email is laurendambro@yahoo.com. thanks so much!
sara
Can I get invites to both please? schlieve@usc.edu
Thanks so much!
Kirsten
Hello! Could I also get invites for both? Thank you very much!
kirsten.hyde@gmail.com
Zephyr
Invites for you three are going out now!
Julie
Hello! Could you please send me an invite for HauteLook and Editor’s Closet? Thank you, and I love your blog!
brunetttie@yahoo.ca
Shriya
I love your blog! this sounds so interesting..
could you send me an invite for both sites?
my e-mail is Sparklek08@aol.com
Thanks
~ Shriya
Aymie
I just found your blog today! I’m going through the archives, I love it! If you can, would you send me invites to these sites? Thanks!!
Abilicious
abi.shonde@gmail.com – editor’s closet please!
Amal
May have an invite to Editor’s Closet and HauteLook please? :) ajm869@yahoo.com
zhan
zargaryanz@gmail.com – HauteLook and Editor’s Closet please?
Evelin
please send me and invitation!
sarah
could i have the invite to hautelook and editor’s closet please? TCpurplegurl@aol.com
christel
hi, I would like an invite for both HauteLook and Editor’s Closet. Thanks! christel.debie@gmail.com
Jaci
I’m interested in the 2 sample sale sites!
rocksteady586@gmail.com
Zephyr
Alright, inviting you all right now!
Alexandra
could you send me and invitation for Editors Closet please?
thank you so much,
Alex
Asheley
I’d love an invitation to editor’s closet thank you!
Becky
I’m interested in the two sites, as well. My email is mariachipants (at) gmail (dot) com. Thanks for the tips!
tara
I would love invites to the sample sales websites please!
TaraM723@yahoo.com
christina
xinluvwitux@yahoo.com im interested in the deals!!!!!!!!!
kristin
I would like invites to both websites please!
thank you so much, your site is so amazing! :)
nagham
hey i would like an invite to both websites!! this is a great blog that i check everyday!! Nagham.Cararah@smu.ca
ptakiar
awesome post! would you be able to send me an invitation to editors choice? email is priyatakiar@gmail.com
!
Jeserene
Wow, this is really an eye opener! Would love an invite, email is wish_mirai@hotmail.com , thanks!
rosa
fulana31@yahoo.com
may i have an invite, thank you
Shelly
I’d love to try the sample sites out could you send me an invite to haute and editors my email is naturefreak_1392@yahoo.com , Thanks!
jen
hi, could i please have a referral for editors’ closet? thanks!
jenslusser87@gmail.com
Valo
Thank you so much for the posting!! I really appreciate it if you would send me an invite to Editor’s Closet!! :)
Valo
Oop’s forgot to leave my email address
pumafever@gmail.com
Thanks again! :)
jane
hi! thanks so much for the post! can i please get the invite to both sites? thanks! :]
janiee323@yahoo.com
Mina
o can i have an invite to editor’s closet
AJ
Hey girl, love this post!
I’d love to join Editor’s Closet! I’m ajdewerd@gmail.com
and I have a question for you… how do you deal with sizes etc when shopping sample sales? In shoes, I’m sometimes a 9 and sometimes a 9.5… have you ever had trouble with this with sample sales, or do you mostly buy purses/jewelry etc that doesn’t need a size?
I assume most of these sites are final sale, no returns, right?
julie
thanks can you invite me too :)
julie
oops here juliebaek12@yahoo.com
MaeGal
What are Online Sample Sales? I still don’t understand them.
Are the like normal online stores only with designer names and great sales?
Could you help me understand this more? Thanks.
mae_gal_21@yahoo.com (Reply here, that would be great.)
Lauren
can u invite me to the editor’s closet?
Anna
Do you have an invite left to Editor’s Closet, please? kuksey at eden.rutgers.edu
Keshia
Thanks for the good info- please send me a invite for the Editor’s Closet
(n_dorrough@yahoo.com)
Zephyr
Sorry it’s taken me so long! Inviting you all right now!
MaryanJama
Thank you so much.. u made me settle into college easily !
:) please help me with the Editor’s Closet!
I need a referral email .. email me back
fanks!! xx :D
Hanna
Can you please invite me to Editor’s Closet?
Thanks,
Crystal
I’d love a referral to Editor’s Closet if you have any left!
Thanks so much!
Annastasia
An invite for Editor’s Closet would be great, it’s the only one I’m not a part of!
nunez.annastasia@gmail.com
Thanks!
Ashley
There’s another one out there called Luxe Club One (www.luxeclubone.com) that seems to go around and find the best sales around the net. Not quite like Gilt or Ideeli but really great deals!
Sara
Love this post!
saraky89@gmail.com
Dominique
do yu have any referrals for editor`s closet left ? if so my email is
dominique.mcclean@gmail.com
thanks !
Alice
Hey there! I’m already a member of hautelook.com, ruelala.com, ideeli.com and giltgroup.com, but I’d love to check out Editor’s Closet. My email is lallybuendia@yahoo.com. Thanks!
Zephyr
Sorry it’s taken me so long to invite you guys! I finally sent you all Editor’s Closet invites though, so check your email!
jessica
Hello,This is a nice article. I would like to check out Editor’s Closet. My email is jbrooksy2008@yahoo.com. Thanks!
Dante
Loved your site and all of the info. Please sign me up for Editors’ Closet. My email is DAlba96@verizon.net
naomi
Great post!Please can i get an invite for editors’ closet-Naomidodo360@hotmail.co.uk
Suze
I would like an invite to both sites please! At swang101.101@gmail.com
ashley
Love your site <3
xnightstar@yahoo.com
Cesilia
Hello loved your site. Can I please get an invite to Editor’s Closet alvarado_cesilia@yahoo.com
Ava
LOVE LOVE LOVE your site =]
Can you please send me an invite to editor’s closet? avajosephson@yahoo.com
thankyou!
Shanda
Will you send me an invite to editor’s closet?
theshandacrowe@gmail.com
Paulette
Looooved your site !! Please send invite
Zephyr
Invited you all to Editor’s Closet.. check your email!
salley hodge
plese send me invite to editor’s closet . thanks
salley hodge
please send me invite for editors closet.
Sierra
Please send me an invite for editors closet. :) Thanks! cheer2010leader@ymail.com
Michelle
Hoping to join editor’s closet! Thanks!
Kelly
invite for editors closet pleaseee
thank you!
kquinn54@yahoo.com
melanie
Please send me the invite to Editors closet. Kika495@hotmail.com, Thanks!!
Sadaf
Can you invite me too please!?
smajahid @ gmail DOT com
Thank you.
Dakota
Could I get the invite for Editor’s Closet? Thanks.
Emily
Hi I am interested in the 2 sites for sample sales! Please send me an invite!
Emily
Editors closet invite please? Thanks!
natalie
plz send invites!
natti-patti@hotmail.com
Cristina
Hi!
May I please have an invite to Editor’s Closet.
Thanks so much!
Cristina
Anita
Hey this was really helpful. I’ve never shopped at a sample sale but have been hearing a lot about them ! I’d like to have the invite to join Editor’s Closet.
Thanks so much [=
Fran
I’m a big online sample sale buyer. My favorites are Gilt, Haute and Ruelala and Ideeli. I have just tried to register for Editors Closet without a reference e-mail, I haven’t heard from them Could you send me your invite to Editor’s Closet? I have bought quite a few things from the above mentioned sites and have been thoroughly satisfied. The hardest part is if you need something right away, you might not get it in time. Sometimes it can take up to 2-3 weeks, depending on the items.
Alison
Thank for the information, made my first purchase on Haute. Would like to check out Editor’s Closet.
Jennifer
Would love to join!!
Zephyr - CF Editor
Hey guys! For all of you who wanted invites to Editor’s Closet, you don’t need to post your email address anymore because I just got a custom invite link for you! Just use this link and you’ll be set to register.
Rachel
Looove online sample sales! I’ve used Hautelook and Ideeli – which were both great experiences, no complaints – and I’m a member of all the ones you listed except Juxzy, so thanks for introducing me to a new one!
I’m also a member of Beyond the Rack, which you haven’t listed here. If anyone’s interested in joining, just go here: http://www.beyondtherack.com/member/invite/NRCE205E032
They currently have Juicy Couture and Balenciaga (among others) on sale, and Jimmy Choo and Fendi are just a couple of sales that will be coming up in the next couple of days!