• Balenciaga Cabas from Department Feminine
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    The Outlet & Sale Designer Websites You Need to Know

    While you can score amazing deals buying used designer goods onilne, there are plenty of websites where you can score NEW designer clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories at prices that rival the pre-loved websites.  Below is the ever growing list of my favorite website for scoring new items at seriously excellent prices + info on the best time to buy. If you want the best deals I highly recommend you sign up for their emails to know when the best sales are happening- oh and following them on Instagram may help as well.  The Outnet Sure you know Net-a-Porter, but do you know about their outlet website- The Outnet? With…

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    The Used Designer Website Bible

    Long time no post- whoops! I’ve been working on launching the website for my ethically made fairly priced engagement ring line- Immer Jewelry. I’ve had friends ask me what my go to websites are for used designer shopping which has spurred me to compile this list! I’ve not purchased from all of these sites but have included some of my best finds from those that I have shopped. There are truly endless websites where you can buy used designer clothing, bags, shoes and acessories, but not all are created equally. Below is a list of ever growing preloved designer websites. Check out my guides on hunting on my two favorite…

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    Hunting on Fashionphile

    Fashionphile is not really like any other designer consignment shop. Most of the sites I shop on have hundreds of thousands of products. On most sites you can tell that the products are uploaded as quickly as possible, with not a whole lot of care given to photos or product descriptions. This is not so on Fashionphile. No, on Fashionphile bags are photographed in all their crystal clear glory, product descriptions are meaty, and you can actually read the “condition” section to get an accurate feel for the condition of the bag. When I want to research a new bag I go to Fashionphile, when I want to check average bag…

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    Buying on The RealReal

    To date I have spent $5,172.35 on The RealReal. It is by far my favorite preloved designer website & is a resource for the entire industry. My very first purchase was on November 8th 2014. I purchased a pair of Rag & Bone Jeans, with tags, that I still wear, and the then uber trendy Jenni Kayne d’Orsay flats in snakeskin. I was instantly hooked. Shopping The RealReal is not as simple as one may think, so lets get in to how to shop them effectively! Step 1: Start Searching!   Let’s be totally honest here- The RealReal’s homepage and navigation is not the best. On their homepage they advertise…

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    Your Guide to Buying Pre-Loved Designer Bags

    Are you dying for a classic Chanel Flap Bag, a cool Balenciaga City, or maybe a practical Louis Vuitton Neverfull? Whatever the answer may be finding and buying a pre-loved version of your dream bag at a fair price is totally possible by taking a few wise steps. First- Know Your Style No matter what bag you are looking for there are bound to be different size, color and leather options. Knowing exactly what you are looking for will make your hunt for the pre-loved version a lot easier. Personally, I like to visit bags at department stores to get a feel for them prior to ever purchasing one. If…