Shop Kelsi Dagger, Steven by Steve Madden, French Connection and more at Wednesday’s online sample sales

Shop the following editor’s picks: Ladies Designer Boutique, FIFA World Cup – Women’s and Men’s, Kelsi Dagger, GUESS Apparel, Shoes + Belts, Steven by Steve Madden, French Connection, and more at Wednesday’s online sample sales at Gilt, Gilt City – New York, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Mintbox and Rent the Runway.

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Avelle (formerly Bag Borrow or Steal): 100s of bags up to 70% off! All $195 or less!

Beyond the Rack: Ladies Designer Boutique, Jilarious, Jacob & Co., Superfit and Maniqui, Elliott Lucca, eCarpet Gallery Collection, Papillon Blanc, Cosabella, Central Park West, and The Pillow Co.

Billion Dollar Babes: OH JOY, FIFA World Cup - Women, FIFA World Cup - Men, Shi Shu Blankets

DD Push is an exclusive online sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Kelly Nishimoto, Underglam, Backlot clearance sale

Editor’s Closet is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Creed, Watches under $50, Cartier

Enviius: ecoSkin, Men’s Designer Sale - Zegna, Balenciaga, Ferre and More, Xantra Jewellery, Tip Toey Joey

Estile: Fanciulla, Twitchett & Tonge, Multi-designer sale

Gilt: kate spade new york, Daryl K, T-Bags, WMF, Kelsi Dagger, Corey Lynn Calter and Twinkle by Wenlan, Invicta Watches, Donna Karan Home Collection, angela adams Area Rugs and more

Gilt Child: Bazoongi, Chaiken: Maternity Apparel and Diaper Bags, DKNY Kids, Jacadi, Mia Bossi Diaper Bags, NOM and noppies Maternity Apparel, Paige Premium Denim Maternity, pediped footwear

Gilt City – New York: David Barton Gym, Tenjune, Carmen Santorelli Photography, The Elephant, Clarity Domestics

Gilt Home: Iittala, Matteo Bedding, Orla Kiely Stationery, RAVE Sports Water Toys and Floats, Rugs! Rugs! Rugs!, teNeues Publishing, The Old Wood Co., WMF, Mundial

Gilt Man: adidas Golf, Taylormade, Belstaff, Creminelli Fine Meat, Diesel, Duncan Quinn, Ferrari by Precisport, Invicta Watches, Mundial, Shipley & Halmos, Vanishing Elephant, WMF

Gomatta Girls: Papillon, Lucid, Enessa

Guiltless Purse: Abaco Paris

HauteLook: GUESS Apparel, Shoes + Belts, InStyler Haircare, Imoga Kids, Sorrelli Jewelry, IMPROVD and VIOlight

ideeli: steven, ravon, pure sugar, gerard yosca, perry ellis, jonano, bulova, kangol, sami baby, amika

Jetsetter: The Landmark - London

Lucky Chic: Fandango, Whole Foods, Barnes & Noble

Mintbox is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Summer Has Arrived! Save on Hot Essentials with Mintbox Cash Back – La Perla, Space.NK, Nars, Origins, Benefit, Clinique, Sephora

Modnique: Allen Allen, Titan Design, Simply Irresistible, Maurice Lacroix, Lacoste, Santi, Gai Mattiolo, Mont Blanc

One King’s Lane - to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: HK Photographs, simplydesignz, Bliss Studio, Trowbridge, and Currey & Company

Oohilove: Bid on Nordstrom, Tiffany, Louis Vuitton and more!

Portero: Save up to 80% on pre-owned Vintage and Luxury Brands at Portero.com Including; Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Rolex, Manolo Blahnik, Hermès, Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Tiffany, Cartier and Many more!

Rent the Runway: Clever Color Combos

Reverse by Revolve: Young, Fabulous and Broke, BB Dakota, Jack by BB Dakota

RowNine: Gorjana, Violet NYC, Holly Morgan Designs, Project Runway Sewing Machine, Taverniti So Jeans

Rue La La: French Connection, Lolë, Vince Camuto, Michael Kors - Home

Shopbop: Alice + Olivia

Swirl – sample sales by Daily Candy - to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Desmo, Brett Sandler, Hat Attack, Thread Social

The Mini Social: Egg by Susan Lazar, Crocs, Kicky Pants, Buskins

The Sample Sale: True Religion Shoes for Men & Women, Toku Men, Paco Chicano, Salvaged Soul

The Skinny

The Top Secret: Lacoste Sunglasses Sale and 3 TopPick: Hype Necklace $29, Majestic Cuff $24, Hype Scarf $59

Shop Versace, Gucci Vintage Handbags, Marc Jacobs, Kevyn Aucoin, Miguelina and more at Monday’s online sample sales

Shop the following editor’s picks: Versace, Gucci Vintage Handbags, Marc Jacobs Collection Handbags, Kevyn Aucoin Beauty, plenty by tracy reese, Miguelina, and more at Monday’s online sample sales at Gilt, Gilt City – New York, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Mintbox and Rent the Runway.

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Avelle (formerly Bag Borrow or Steal): 100s of bags up to 70% off! All $195 or less!

Beyond the Rack: Giorgio Armani, Versace, Case-Mate, David & Goliath, Donna, Kowboys and Co and Collective Concepts, B-Low the Belt, Ikon & Co, Joel Lecker

Billion Dollar Babes: Gucci Vintage Handbags, One of a Kind Jewelry seen on The Hills, Smitten

DD Push is an exclusive online sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Kelly Nishimoto, Underglam, Backlot clearance sale

Editor’s Closet is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Cartier, Invicta

Enviius: Tip Toey Joey , Louis Vuitton, JaBene, Laura Elizabeth Jewelry

Estile: Fanciulla, Twitchett & Tonge, Multi-designer sale

Gilt: TOCCA, Marc Jacobs Collection Handbags, Diamonds, Diamonds, Diamonds, Iittala, Noir Jewelry & Accessories, Boutique 9, Casadei, Chris Benz, KiKi de Montparnasse, teNeues Publishing, Matteo Bedding, The Old Wood Co.

Gilt Child: Chaiken: Maternity Apparel and Diaper Bags, DKNY Kids, Mia Bossi Diaper Bags, NOM and noppies Maternity Apparel, Paige Premium Denim Maternity

Gilt City – New York: Cupcake Stop, Brooklyn Museum, 50 Cent at Hammerstein Ballroom, Bar Artisanal, Martial Vivot Salon Pour Hommes, Catherine Malandrino

Gilt Home: Iittala, Matteo Bedding, Orla Kiely Stationery, RAVE Sports Water Toys and Floats, Rugs! Rugs! Rugs!, teNeues Publishing, The Old Wood Co.

Gilt Man: John Varvatos Collection, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Moschino, Nicholas K, Super Sunglasses, teNeues Publishing

Gomatta Girls: Gridlock

Guiltless Purse: Abaco Paris

HauteLook: William Rast Women + Men, Hape Toys, Kevyn Aucoin Beauty, CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane Jewelry, SuperTrash, Heather Hawkins and more

ideeli: fergie, valerie, plenty by tracy reese, evan picone, noir, gracia, sequoia, acrobat, hat attack, the little bra co., arcuisine elegance, barn organics

Jetsetter: Villas in Mexico, the Caribbean & Phuket

Lucky Chic: Petsmart, Target, Endless

Mintbox is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Summer Has Arrived! Save on Hot Essentials with Mintbox Cash Back – La Perla, Space.NK, Nars, Origins, Benefit, Clinique, Sephora

Modnique: Guido & Mary, Versus, Zoppino, Domino, Voom by Joy Han

One King’s Lane - to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: United Colors of Benetton, Jaye’s, Mascot, Waverly Baby, and Bungalow No. 9

Oohilove: Bid on Nordstrom, Tiffany, Louis Vuitton and more!

Portero: Save up to 80% on pre-owned Vintage and Luxury Brands at Portero.com Including; Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Rolex, Manolo Blahnik, Hermès, Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Tiffany, Cartier and Many more!

Rent the Runway: Summer Love, Rent today and receive a CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast

Reverse by Revolve: Young, Fabulous and Broke, BB Dakota, Jack by BB Dakota

RowNine: Holly Morgan Designs, Project Runway Sewing Machine, Taverniti So Jeans

Rue La La: Cole Haan, Miguelina, Charisma, and Lake Austin Spa Resort

Shopbop: Alice + Olivia

Swirl – sample sales by Daily Candy - to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Thread Social, Top Secret, SNT, Amrita Singh

The Mini Social: Misha Lulu, Cute-Ture

The Sample Sale: Project E Men & Women

The Skinny

The Top Secret: La Fiorentina, RAMPAGE Sale and 3 TopPick: Glamour Dress $29, Rachel Reinhardt Earrings $39, Cara Accessories Necklace $29

Shop this week’s online sample sales

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Gilt Groupe
Monday 10/26/09: Assael Jewelry, Judith Leiber, Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers, Areaware Home
Tuesday, 10/27/09: Lulu Frost Jewelry, Arte Italica, Juice Beauty - Organic Skincare, Donna Karan, Filippa K
Wednesday, 10/28/09: Jewelry by Amedeo, Vendoro and Arunashi, Marc Jacobs Handbags, Doo.Ri, Becca Cosmetics, Royal Copenhagen, Hanii Y
Thursday, 10/29/09: Nespresso, Kate Spade, J Brand, Ritmo Mundo Watches, Twenty8Twelve, Adrienne Landau
Friday, 10/30/09: Jewelry by SurEvolution, Rosena Sammi and Citrine by the Stones, Alessi, Geren Ford, Helen Yarmak, Portolano
Saturday, 10/31/09: Design History, Jacadi

Gilt Fuse
Monday 10/26/09: Jules Smith, A.B.S.
Tuesday, 10/27/09: Matt & Nat, Initium
Wednesday, 10/28/09: Ksubi, Nooka Watches
Thursday, 10/29/09: Ash
Friday, 10/30/09: Dream Mullick, Twinkle by Wenlan

ideeli
Sign up for your chance to win a Mulberry Mitzy hobo and half-day personalized makeover packages at Spa Chakra valued at over $1,000 each!
Monday 10/26/09: Erge, Rotary watches
Tuesday, 10/27/09: Melissa shoes, Jessica Simpson outerwear, Donald J. Pliner handbags
Wednesday, 10/28/09: Hartmann luggage, Tart, Donna Ricco
Thursday, 10/29/09: Spa Chakra
Friday, 10/30/09: Sanctuary, ABS by Allen Schwartz

Rue La La
Monday 10/26/09: Citizens of Humanity, Raymond Weil watches, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Bliss Living home
Tuesday, 10/27/09: Fendi sunglasses, Original Penguin men’s, Monica Rich Kosann Riedel, Pine Ridge Vineyards
Wednesday, 10/28/09: Cullen, What He Wants: suits, Gustto, Keen, Keen men’s, Kosta Boda
Thursday, 10/29/09: Just Cavalli women’s and men’s, Locman women’s and men’s, Azwilling J.A. Henckels, Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa on Miami Beach

Hautelook
Monday 10/26/09: BCBG Max Azria dresses, Whish beauty, CO2 cashmere, Lazy Susan, Designer accessories, Chase ‘N Sky, Baby Legs, So Smart, Christina’s World
Tuesday, 10/27/09: AG Adriano Goldschmied, Lalique jewelry, June Jacobs Spa Collection, Altru
Wednesday, 10/28/09: 100% Pure, Julieri, Twirls & Twigs
Thursday, 10/29/09: Saint Grace
Friday, 10/30/09: Girl LaRok, Sweetees

Billion Dollar Babes
Monday 10/26/09: Mutsy, Myne
Wednesday, 10/28/09: Bennett Malibu, Splendid, Splendid Littles
Friday, 10/30/09: Glowelle, MOR Cosmetics

Beyond the Rack (Personal invitation code NEH7308F05D)
Monday 10/26/09: Brook’s athletic gear, Gucci handbags, Bedhead sleepwear, Keep Me lingerie and looungewear
Tuesday, 10/27/09: J Brand, AG entourage, Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses, Yoga Wear
Wednesday, 10/28/09: Arianne lingerie and apparel, Jessica Jensen handbags
Thursday, 10/29/09: Lacoste watches, Kenneth Cole New York ladies outerwear, Yves St. Laurent sunglasses
Friday, 10/30/09: Superga, Miss Sixty

Editor’s Closet is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com
Monday 10/26/09: Storm London watches
Tuesday, 10/27/09: Hobo International
Wednesday, 10/28/09: Clinique, Completely Bare
Thursday, 10/29/09: Boucheron
Friday, 10/30/09: Betsey Johnson
Saturday, 10/31/09: Alzerina

RowNine
Monday 10/26/09: Furrer Jacot custom engagement rings, diamond rings and wedding rings
Tuesday, 10/27/09: Devon Leigh jewelry
Thursday, 10/29/09: Gucci Eyewear

The Top Secret
Monday 10/26/09: Sharagano
Wednesday, 10/28/09: Kische, Betsey Johnson sunglasses
Thursday, 10/29/09: Izod outerwear, Finn denim

Gilt Jetsetter
Monday 10/26/09: Jordanian Oasis: Outside of Amman, Six Senses Spa
Tuesday, 10/27/09: Midtown Masterpiece: New York City Club’s got heart in the middle of the Big Apple
Wednesday, 10/28/09: Mo’Bay Majestic Stay: Round Hill in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Sunday, 11/1/09: Altitude Adjustment: Capella Telluride in Colorado

Gilt Man
Monday 10/26/09: Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers, Delta Pens, adidas Consortium
Tuesday, 10/27/09: adidas Porsche Design Sport, Juice Beauty Men’s - Organic Skincare, Super Sunglasses
Wednesday, 10/28/09: Timbuk2 Special Edition, LnA, Kidrobot & YMC
Thursday, 10/29/09: Harry’s of London, Nespresso, Outdoor Research, Burberry Men’s Accessories, Duncan Quinn
Friday, 10/30/09: Property Of…, Alessi, Gianfranco Ferre Men’s

The Skinny - the first members-only site offering exclusive deals on top-shelf skin care products and spa treatments. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com

Love your hands for less: budget-friendly hand creams

I am so hard on my hands, and I am paranoid it’ll start to show! I started looking for a good hand cream, as it’s not something I’ve routinely used. I wanted to add it to my daily beauty routine. First, I decided to try a department store brand, so I went to Clinique. They have a great lightweight, soft-as-silk cream called Stop Signs Hand Repair. This cream is a joy to use, I find myself grabbing for it several times throughout the day. It is non-greasy, yet luxurious. It combats dryness while working to fight the signs of aging. It contains collagen to fight crepiness, which is a common complaint as women get older. I think this is a great cream to keep in your purse and use throughout the day. It comes in a convenient grab-and-go tube that doesn’t leak. Buy from Clinique for under $20.

I then decided to give Burt’s Bees a try. I love that their products are mainly all-natural, as well as super affordable. I decided to try Burt’s Bees Hand Repair cream, which is 98% natural and contains cocoa butter, sesame oil, and botanical butters. It works to protect the hands from the elements and rehydrates chapped skin.  I found this cream to be a little greasy. It smelled very herbal and it did take some time for it to soak into the skin. What I ended up doing was using this cream at night, with a pair of soft cotton gloves over my hands. Let me just say, this cream worked wonders as a night cream on the hands! The smell may be a little woodsy, but the results are fab, and you can grab this cream for less than $15 online at Amazon.com or Walgreens.com.

As a makeup lover, I never really think of my hands as needing any TLC, but I must say that once you do start treating your hands with products aimed at protecting and healing them, the results are great. Make hand-care a part of your routine too!

Best face forward: Clinique Redness Solutions Instant Relief Mineral Powder

I was really intrigued by Clinique’s new ‘Redness Solutions’ Instant Relief Mineral Powder. It is all-natural and mild, yet powerful enough to be used to combat redness from mild rosacea and break-outs.

When Saks Fifth Avenue had its latest Clinique bonus, I decided to give it a try. This powder is great! It comes with an anti-bacterial brush, and is very versatile. Can be worn over make-up, on bare skin, under make-up, however works for you. The powder is very light, goes on invisibly, and instantly diffuses redness. Skin feels cool, healthy, and clear.

With warmer weather approaching, women wear less make-up and Clinique Redness Solutions Instant Relief Mineral Powder offers wonderful results to cover those broken capillaries, red marks, splotches, or even a little too much sun. Feel more confident in your skin, give this powder a try! Order it online or visit your local Clinique counter for a free consultation.

Shopping Alert: Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives!

I love July, and not only because it’s summer and my birthday month. I love July because it’s the month when Nordstrom holds their Anniversary Sale! If you haven’t shopped the sale before, then I’m glad you are reading this. You need to check out the amazing beauty deals that over 100 brands create especially for this sale.

On June 22^nd, NORDSTROM.com, as well as cosmetics counters at all the Nordstrom locations, began ‘pre-sale’. Don’t feel out of the loop if you don’t know what that is. Until last year, I didn’t know either. Basically it means that you reserve the products you want now, and when the sale starts on July 17^th, they are ready to be picked up or shipped to you. The deals this year are amazing. A few of my favorites are the Philosophy ‘amazing grace’ gift set, the Clinique ‘Best of Clinique’ Lip Gloss Set (Nordstrom Exclusive), and the Trish McEvoy ‘Simplicity - Little Black Card’ Collection (Nordstrom Exclusive).

Whether you are looking for skincare, new cosmetics, fall looks, fragrance, bath and body care or something for your man, you can find it at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale! Many of these items are exclusively made for this event, so if you see something you love, you should place your pre-order before the mad-dash on July 17^th. Happy Shopping!

Clinique Happy Custom Bottle

Scents always seem to invoke a positive memory of some place, some time, someone. A hint of citrus and a wealth of flowers is sure to make you smile.

Clinique allows you to put your memories right under your nose. The bestselling fragrance, Clinique Happy, offers a custom bottle that lets you upload your favorite picture to be immortalized forever! With notes of ruby red grapefruit, bergamot, Hawaiian wedding flower, and spring mimosa, you can’t go wrong. Treat yourself to one with an image of your favorite special someone or gift one to a loved one this holiday season.

Smile and smell happy!

$52.50, Clinique