Tuesday 26 July 2011

Designer Must-Haves for Less!

Today, I thought I would share some amazing websites with everyone! Many of you may have already heard of these discounted designer dealers, but for those of you that haven't...


1.     Fashion Bloodhound - http://www.fashionbloodhound.com/

What is it? Fashion Bloodhound is a designer fashion resale site which features brand new items and also pre-loved items for sale from the public.

Tell me more: Visit the 'Selling' page of the website to input your desired items for resale; Fashion Bloodhound will review your items and discuss an estimated selling price; You will then send your item(s) to them to be listed on the site. They keep you updated on your items and when they sell they will deduct their commission fee and you will recieve your money. (20+ items - 30% comission per item, Under 20 items - 40%).

Brands: Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Gucci, Hermes, Prada, YSL - Basically any designer brand you could think of!

My Top Picks:
Chloe Edith Bag (Whisky) - £365 (RRP £700)
Matthew Williamson Abstract Maxi Dress Pink - £320
YSL Arty Brass Cuff Gold - £135 (RRP £200)
Prada Cork Wedge (White) - £195
2.     Brand Alley - http://www.brandalley.co.uk/

What is it? An upmarket fashion site, specialising in designer lifestyle.

Tell me more: Every day they have different sales from various top designer brands, with up to 70% off! They have a wide selection of items for men, women and children, plus the top beauty and homeware brands.

Brands: Everything from Celine, Dolce & Gabbana, Moschino and Vivienne Westwood, to Lipsy, Ray Ban and Emma Bridgewater!

My Top Picks:

Dolce & Gabbana Black Mock Croc Patent weekend bag - £647 (RRP £1785)
Lipsy Multi-Bedazzled floorlength dress - £39 (RRP £135)
Vivienne Westwood Boudoir Body Lotion - £6.50 (RRP £22)
Ray Ban winged rectangular sunglasses - £80 (RRP £120)

3.     The Outnet - http://www.theoutnet.com/

What is it? The most fashionable fashion outlet devoted to selling discounted designer womenswear and accessories.

Tell me more: The Outnet is brought to you by the team behind the award-winning designer fashion website NET-A-PORTER.COM.

Brands: Matthew Williamson, Alexander McQueen, Miu Miu, Temperley, Issa - Again, every brand you could imagine!

My Top Picks:
Matthew Williamson Ball-Embellished leather jacket - £598 (RRP £1495)
Alexander McQueen Mischief Textured leather bag - £472.50 (RRP £1050)
Miu Miu Jewelled Whipsnake gladiator sandals - £279 (RRP £620)
Matthew Williamson Paisley-Print Silk maxi dress - £409.50 (RRP £1170)

Don't know what it is with Matthew Williamson today!

4.     Cocosa - https://www.cocosa.com/

What is it? An invitation-only fashion site offering members exclusive access to private sales.

Tell me more: Each sale event runs for a limited time only so you have to be quick to grab the deals.

Brands: Victoria Beckham, Firetrap, Alice by Temperley, Vivienne Westwood, Antik Batik

My Top Picks:
Alice by Temperley Tiger jumpsuit - £59 (RRP £240)
Victoria Beckham Skinny with outseam zips - £75 (RRP £210)
 I know a lot of the items I have picked out are out of some people's price range, but you have to admit that the reductions are brilliant; and there are lots of other items that are much more affordable - have a look at the sites and tell me what you think!


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