Get On The List: Members Only Online Sample Sale Sites

Have you heard? The biggest secret in online shopping is by invitation only. A new crop of special members-only online clubs are providing access to the hottest designers at deeply discounted prices, the kind of deals that used to be available only to NYC and LA fashion insiders.

Everything from men's and women's clothing and accessories to home goods are available at prices up to 80% below retail during special limited-time-only sales - if you're on the list, of course. In most cases, membership is free, but you need an invitation to join or a referral from a friend who's already a member.

Consider yourself invited! Use the links below for exclusive access from your well-connected friends at StyleBakery.com:

Ideeli- Authentic luxury items at preferential prices for members, plus giveaways every week.

Gilt Groupe - Designer brand apparel and accessories for men, women, children and home at sample sale prices of up to 70% off retail.

The Top Secret - Sought-after and coveted fashion brands at up to 75% off retail. They offer 3-5 designer-specific sample sales per week. Each sale runs 1-3 days.

Rue La La - Premiere brand, private sale boutiques, each open for just a brief window of time. Their focus is a well-edited collection of sought-after offerings from top brand names combined with helpful service.

Billion Dollar Babes - What started as an 'insiders' event at LA's House of Blues, over the years has grown into a large scale phenomenon in cities across the country. Online sample sales now offer the same designer access, discounted merchandise and VIP benefits to fashion savvy shoppers around the world. They currently feature three 48 hour long online sample sales a week with plans to expand in the upcoming months.

Editors' Closet - up to 80% off retail on established and "up and coming" brands. Membership is free but you need to be referred by a friend, or sign up in the waiting list to join this select club. Top designer brands such as Tom Ford, Fendi, Nicole Miller, Diesel and many more.

HauteLook - private 36 to 72 hour sales from the world's best brands, with discounts of 50-75% off of retail prices. As a member, HauteLook will send you an email every morning to announce the brand(s) on sale that day.

Click here to get on the lists!

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