I’m Lauren, your resident NYC dweller, crazed shopaholic and blogger from Diary of a Fashion Addict.com. Join me as we explore this week’s best online sample sales, NYC street deals, exclusive discount codes from your favorite designers and more. Like what you see and want more of it?! Check back with us every Tuesday, and visit my blog www.diaryofafashionaddict.com for even more sales, shopping tips and style inspiration.

Deal for a Day:

Fulfilling all my t-shirt and legging needs: LnA on Gilt today, 8/23! Don’t miss it.

for an invite email: Lauren@diaryofafashionaddict.com

Discount Code DL:

Love Taylor Swift’s Love ring? Me too. Get yours for 20% off with code “grechen” at Shop Rumor.  Avanessi ring originally $350, now $280.

Sale on Sale:

I’m gonna pretend this doesn’t hurt since I paid retail for these Karen Walker sunnies! Get 30% off ALL sale items at Buy Definition with code “summer11.”

Do yourselves a favor and snap these up before they are gone: Karen Walker Deep Freeze sunglasses originally $180, marked down to $126, now approx $89 with coupon.

Real Life NYC Sample Sale:

LF Boutiques are a bohemian safe haven for any hippie wannabe. I spend more in this store then any other and I literally run to be first in line when they have their end of the season sale. Get this: the entire store is 60% off! I’m talking Jeffrey Campbell, Dolce Vita, Soixante Neuf, Furst of a Kind vintage tees, Car Mar denim and more.

What: LF Boutiques

When: NOW

Where: NATION WIDE

www.lfstores.com

The Male Sale:

Hands down, this week’s Mens sale is Mackage on Hautelook on 8/24. Buy your guy a leather jacket for Fall and score your own James Dean. While you’re at it, get one for yourself, they’re having a Ladies sale too!

For invites email: Lauren@diaryofafashionaddict.com

 Bonus: The City Steal

2 chances to get a great deal on tickets to the US Open finals! RueLaLa is having a sale on 8/24 and Gilt City is hosting a package going on NOW.

I’m Lauren, your resident NYC dweller, crazed shopaholic and blogger from Diary of a Fashion Addict . Join me as we explore this week’s best online sample sales, NYC street deals, exclusive discount codes from your favorite designers and more. Like what you see and want more of it?! Check back with us every Tuesday, and visit my blog Diary of a Fashion Addict for even more sales, shopping tips and style inspiration.

Deal for a Day:

Remember Angelina’s arrival at the Jersey Shore Season 1? Since when do garbage bags = suitcases? Get new gear and travel in style with Tumi via Hautelook, July 12^th. Do you think they’ll throw in that man with my purchase???

For an invite: email Lauren@diaryofafashionaddict.com

Hautelook.com is having some great sales today, starting with Gucci Accessories, including wallets and keychains. I also just picked up a few pieces from the Lucca Couture blowout, as everything is under $20. And don’t forget to check out däv Raingear, there are some really fun patterned wellies.

Hautelook today has some great sales worth checking out, including Stitch’s Denim, Maya Brenner Jewelry, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Romeo & Juliet Couture, and Gianna Rose Atelier. If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with designer sales daily.

Stitch’s Denim is up to 72% off, love the above jeans, they have a great glimmer to them.

Maya Brenner Jewelry is up to 58% off, cute Heart Diamond Necklace above for only $165.

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent is up to 70% off, with tons to choose from, including dresses, tops, and even shoes.

Romeo & Juliet Couture is up to 70% off today, love the gray jacket above, it’s only $70.

Gianna Rose Atelier has perfect gifts for your mom or sister, great soap sets all at 20% off.

Hautelook today has some great sales worth checking out, including Cinzia Rocca, Megan Fabulous, Invicta Watches, Zoe Chicco Jewelry, and Butter London. If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with designer sales daily.

Cinzia Rocca has mastered the art of creating high quality coats and suits for women, today everything is 50% off.

Megan Fabulous is up to 83% off, tons to choose from, including dresses and coats.

Invicta Watches for men are up to 84% off.

Zoe Chicco Jewelry is 50% off, with great gifts ranging in price from $18 to $200.

Butter London is giving a new face to the nail industry, all products are up to 64% off.

Hautelook today has some great sales worth checking out, including Rock & Republic Apparel, Rock & Republic Beauty, Taschen, and American Vintage.  If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with designer sales daily.

Rock & Republic is more than just a denim brand, they have tons of other merchandise for both men and women, today at up to 82% off.

Rock & Republic beauty is also available at 50% off.

Taschen sells a huge selection of new and rare collectors’ comics and books, all at up to 60% today.

American Vintage is up to 63% off, they offer great basics, including tees, tanks, scarves, and leggings.

Hautelook today has some great sales worth checking out, including Victorinox, Pur Cashmere, Peter Thomas Roth Skincare, Thomas Wylde, Chaiken, Dior Sunglasses, William Rast, and Rachel Pally. If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with designer sales daily.

Victorinox is 60% off today, my fave item is the leather pocket belt above.

Pur Cashmere is also 60%, with tons to choose from for that fave guy in your life.

Peter Thomas Roth skincare is up to 76% off, perfect for acne prone skin.

Thomas Wylde is 50% off, and there is tons to choose from, including coats, furs, vest, dresses, and cardigans.

Chaiken is one of my fave brands, and everything is up to 70% off.

Dior Sunglasses are also up to 70% off today.

William Rast, for both men and women, is still 60% off.

Rachel Pally dresses are also up to 60% off, perfect for the holiday season.

Hautelook today has some great sales worth checking out, including Buckler, Clean, Cover FX, King Baby Studio, Queen Baby Studio, and Qi Cashmere. If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with designer sales daily.

Buckler has great men’s attire at 60% off.

Clean is a fragrance brand that is reminiscent of pure soap, that universal fresh out of the shower scent, and it is up to 70% off today.

Cover FX is a great product founded in order to conceal skin imperfections, and today it is up to 76% off.

King Baby Studio‘s origin is “half rock & roll and half outlaw biker,” and it’s all up to 60% off.

Queen Baby Studio is the woman’s version of the above brand, all at 60% off.

Qi Cashmere is up to 65% off, and who doesn’t love some holiday cashmere…

Hautelook today has some great sales worth checking out, including Cosabella, Joe’s Jeans, and Urban Decay . If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with designer sales daily.

Cosabella lingerie is 40%, perfect for a little Holiday surprise.

Joe’s Jeans today are up to 65% off, this also includes skirts and outerwear.

Urban Decay, one of my fave cosmetics brands, is 50% off.

Hautelook today has some great sales worth checking out, including Gold Hawk, Laundry by Shelli Segal, SOHO Enamel and Diesel Fragrance for men’s. If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with designer sales daily.

Gold Hawk has devoted fans such as Madonna, Halle Berry, and Jessica Alba, and at 60% it’s def worth checking out.

Laundry by Shelli Segal is a LA based line of girly and sexy dresses perfect for every occasion. Today, they are up to 66% off.

SOHO Enamel collection consists of intricate bangles, earrings, necklaces and brooches infused with diamonds, but 18kt gold and “foliage,” a closely guarded secret family method of embellishing enamel with gold leafing. The entire collection is 50% off today.

Diesel fragrances for men are also 25% off, including Fuel for Life.

Hautelook today has some great sales worth checking out, including Armani Fragrances, Robin Rotenier Jewelry, Tom Ford & Armani Sunglasses, and Go Smile. If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with designer sales daily.

Armani Fragrances today are 25% off, including Code, Diamonds Intense, and everyone’s fave, Aqua di Gio.

Robin Rotenier Jewelry, for both men and women, is 50% off, def worth checking out some of the great pieces.

Who can’t resist Tom Ford sunglasses at at 62% 0ff…

Go Smile, the easy at home way to whiten your teeth, is up to 60% off today.

Hautelook today has some great sales worth checking out, including 7 for all Mankind, Ella Moss, and Ralph Lauren Fragrances. If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with designer sales daily.

7 for all Mankind denim are world famous, both men’s and women’s looks are up to 65% off.

I personally love Ella Moss, and at 50% off, it’s worth checking out.

Great as gifts for the holidays, Ralph Lauren Fragrances are up to 40% off.

Hautelook today has some great sales worth checking out, including Romeo & Juliet Couture, Frankie B. Denim, and A.V. Max Jewelry. If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with designer sales daily.

Romeo & Juliet Couture has great wardrobe staples from cocktail dresses to the latest in leggings, all 60% off.

Frankie B. Denim is globally known for latest in denim trends, all styles up to 55% off.

a.v. max is known for being ahead of the curve each season for spotting and translating trends into chic, beautiful, and wearable accessories, today at 60% off.

Hautelook today has some great sales worth checking out, including Dept, ecoSkin, Lavina Jewelry, and MOR Beauty. If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with designer sales daily.

American Apparel is still on sale, for both men and women, at 49% off.

Dept has some great pieces for 65% off.

ecoSkin is a privately-held California apparel company, and pieces are up to 82% off.

Lavina Jewelry is 50% off, tons of great items worth checking out.

MOR beauty products are up to 57% off and smell like marshmallows, and who doesn’t love marshmallows!

Hautelook today has some great sales worth checking out, including Andrew Marc Outerwear, Decades Boutique, Judith Leiber Sunglasses, and Michele Watches . If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with designer sales daily.

Andrew Marc Outwear, for both men and women, is up to 46% off.

Decades Boutique has amazing designers, including Chanel, Christian Dior, Chloe and YSL, up to 30% off.

Judith Leiber sunglasses are all $129, saving you up to 89%.

Michele Watches are a great accessory, and at 40% off, they are a must have.

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Rock & Republic is on sale today on Hautelook. If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with limited time designer sales daily. Today, save up to 60% on denim, tops and sweaters, jackets, and dresses by Rock & Republic, the premium denim and edgy lifestyle brand.  Get all jeans for $119, tops from $59, and dresses from $100. Don’t miss out on this great sale!

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Ella Moss is for sale today on Hautelook.com!  If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with limited time designer sales daily.  Save 50% off on maxi and mini dresses, tanks, and dressy and casual tops from this hip, fashionable line by Pamella Protzel Scott.  Dresses from $94, and tops from $29.50, don’t miss out!

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One of my favorite cosmetic lines, Urban Decay is on sale today on Hautelook.  If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with limited time designer sales daily. Today you can save 50% off on Urban Decay cosmetics, so for all of you alternatives out there, get the best smokey eyeshadows, glitter eyeliner, and perfect polish.  Get pencils for $7, eyeshadows at only $8, and liquid liners for $9..seriously. Go to Hautelook now and join to shop, before I buy everything.

Head over and join today to participate in this sale!

Black Halo is on sale at Hautelook today at 65% off regular prices. If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with limited time designer sales daily. Today it’s Black Halo and it’s definitely a sale you don’t want to miss out on, pieces are going fast!

My fave pieces are above, love the feminine silhouettes and the colors and prints are sexy and fun.

Head over to Hautelook.com and join today to participate in this sale!

Today, Hautelook.com is featuring pieces from the Sweetees Collection at 50% off. If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with limited time designer sales daily. Prices on this collection range from $30 for shorts to $82 for dresses. My two fave dresses are pictured above, it’a actually the same dress in two different styles, but I love the silhouette with the criss cross detailing.

Brazilian born designer Paula Hermanny is having a sale on swimsuits and coverups from her brand ViX, letting you save up to 55% off!  If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you are really missing out! Hautelook provides its members with limited time designer sales everyday.  Today it’s ViX, the cool swimsuit brand that’s made with the best lycra, reinvented every year!  The suits have great detailing and there’s tons of bold prints and colors, head over to Hautelook and join to participate in this sale!

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Justin Tranter approved pieces above from Lavina featured today on Hautelook at 50% off.  If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you are really missing out! Hautelook provides its members with limited time designer sales everyday. Today is Lavina jewelry, offering up some amazing deals on their high fashion and ornate pieces. The items are all 50% off, with prices from $39 to $116 for a pearl necklace. I just love the above two cuffs, the first with its leather detailing and the second, which has animal print suede added for some extra umph.

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One of my fave beauty brands is being featured on Hautelook.com today, at 50% off! If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you are really missing out! Hautelook provides its members with limited time designer sales everyday. Today is Korres beauty, offering up some amazing deals on their all natural beauty products. The active natural extracts used in the formulas ensure enhanced product performance, bringing you clinically proven, advanced skincare benefits, while also avoiding harmful synthetic compounds to ensure maximum skin compatibility and environmentally-conscious products.

The items are all 50% off, with prices from $4.25 for individual products to $27 for multiple product packs. Join Hautelook here to embrace these deals.

Looking for the perfect pair of jeans? Look no further, Current/Elliot has tons of great denim to pick from, and they’re on sale on Hautelook.com. If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with limited time designer sales daily. Today they are featuring Current/Elliot denim, which are discounted 45%, with items ranging in price from $98 to $133. Current/Elliot pieces are a perfect and timeless denim alternative that offer a fresh take on the old American classic. Each piece truly feels as though it’s had a century’s worth of wear, giving it the perfect mix of vintage and modern. My fave looks are above, get them before they sell out!

If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with limited time designer sales daily. Today is Ten Thousand Things Jewelry, which is discounted up to 62%, with items ranging in price from $395 to $995. Ten Thousand Things Jewelry makes accessorizing any outfit easy: single pendant necklaces with teardrop stones are perfect for everyday wear (great for jeans and a tee) while pearl embellished hoops dress up any outfit. The semi-precious stones and lustrous metals allow these designs to shine and stand out in the crowd. Above are my fave pieces, love the drop earrings and the hoops (which come in several different colors and stone options) are perfect for any occasion.

If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with limited time designer sales daily. Today is Da-Nang, which is discounted up to 67%, making all items under $79. From great basics, to cute summer shorts and skirts, Da-Nang features great patterns and vibrant colors in many very flattering silhouettes, including my fave, the Smocked Pant (above, which comes in Fuschia, Liberty and White).

Da-Nang, named after the city of Danang, Southeast Asia’s cultural hub, emerged in January 2003, and initially took flight through some witty pieces with military fits and eye catching embroidery details. However, the design team recognized the line had a greater life of its own beyond the trend that launched it into prominence with celebrities and fashionistas.

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Each year, $600 Billion counterfeit products are sold, causing a $512 Billion loss in global sales. And each year, Harper’s Bazaar runs an editorial investigation on fake trade, and the significance of purchasing authentic luxury products. They’ve put together a site called Fakes Are Never In Fashion, to help readers learn the dangers of buying fake, and how to be sure you’re buying the real deal.  There’s also a blog called Counterfeit Chic, that tips off online shoppers to fakes, and Lululemon even posted on their site a 9 step how-to for spotting their fakes on the web and on the street.

You may think that buying fakes isn’t a big deal, just a more affordable way to get designer(ish) goods, but aside from being illegal, and costing billions of dollars to the retail industry, most of these goods are produced overseas in sweatshops, under disturbing conditions. NY Daily News reported:

“In a recent sweatshop raid in Thailand, a group of children, all under 10 years old, was found assembling leather purses. Horrifyingly, their limbs had been deliberately broken to keep them from escaping. The owners had tied their lower legs to their thighs so the bones wouldn’t mend.”

After reading this, I’ll never for a second consider following one of the vendors on Canal street down a dark alley or into a shady apartment, and even though I can’t afford luxury designers, I’ll save my money for Portero or Bag Borrow or Steal or buy vintage styles or from a good boutique that’s more in my price range.  

Many people might see buying fakes as a harmless crime, but when you think about who is making these fakes, think twice before you buy.  You may think you’re ‘sticking it to the man’ by buying ripped off designs, but you’re basically telling the evil man that it’s okay to use and abuse children to make your fake Louis Vuitton handbags and Jimmy Choo shoes.  Get smart, and if you can’t afford luxury items, look somewhere else!

If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’ve really been missing out! Hautelook provides its members with limited time designer sales everyday. Today is BCBG, offering up some amazing summer basics that will take you anywhere, from the pool to a wedding. The above items are both 55% off, making them $142.20 and $76.50, respectively. To make this sale even more tempting, Hautelook has added BCBG swimwear and handbags. Totally bon chic, bon genre (for all you French speakers out there) this is a deal you can’t pass up. Join Hautelook here to embrace these deals.

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