Mama’s sample sales

John Derian for Target Collection. Photos courtesy of Target.

Today is about two things — getting a good deal and finding an amazing designer wardrobe at an even better price. Mama scours the web everyday and sometimes purchases and sometimes well it just sits in my cart until something better comes along. Almost like window shopping without the cardio or the screaming kids in tow (why was Mama blessed with kids that don’t like to…GASP…shop?). 


However to get these deals, there’s always a catch. It’s purely impulse shopping. You can’t be one of those that thinks it will be there in a week when you come back. It won’t. In fact, if you put in your cart and come back five minutes later, it will probably be sold out. 


Enough of the warnings and scoldings…let’s get you some deals and some fall wardrobe essentials before all those on the east coast beat you out for the best colors and sizes (no, seriously that’s you Mama is talking about!).


Gilt — today is your lucky day because Gilt has got it going on today with an exclusive Target Designer Series sale TODAY through the weekend before you can buy it in-store. The collections of Tucker for Target, Mulberry for Target and John Derian for Target actually hit store shelves on Sept. 12. Buy, buy, buy now and you won’t be let down. Sign-up at Gilt.com. Today’s sale starts at 12 p.m. EST/9 a.m. PST. It’s going to be a HOT sale….


Like to travel? Check out Jetsetter for amazing travel deals to exotic places like Costa Rica, Tahiti and Egypt…and those that like to stay close to home there are deals across the U.S. released daily! Mama’s talking 5-star resorts not Motel 6…Sign-up at Jetsetter.com.


Beyond the Rack – another great site that has womens, mens, home and sometimes kids items like Kensie, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Puma…tons of brands at great prices. Each day a new event opens up and lasts for 2 to 4 days. What’s another e-mail when you can get a Prada purse at a 1/3 of the price! Sign-up at BeyondtheRack.com.


Hautelook — one of my favorite sites because of the layout and ease of ordering, Hautelook will not disappoint you in the brands that they offer like Autumn Cashmere, Splendid, C&C California and beauty events like Laura Mercier. All categories of shopping are available including womens, mens, kids, home and beauty. Sign-up at Hautelook.com.


Totsy — if you’re not on Totsy yet, your kids are seriously missing out! Adorable styles are released daily from brands like Tea, Melissa & Doug and Nay Baby. You can even find accessories and items for Mama like breastfeeding covers, blankets and maternity clothing. Sign-up at Totsy.com. 


Zulily — more baby and kid stuff at amazing prices. With the holidays coming up…you can’t go wrong! Sign-up at Zulily.com.


It seems like a lot but some days you’ll find nothing you like and other days…you’ll hit the jackpot…once, twice maybe three times! Oh, and there’s more than just these sites, this is Mama’s short list. Happy shopping!