It’s such a shame to see retail outlets closing, but as a customer it’s a chance to grab some prime sale items.  Pieces at Standard Deviation are up to 90% off, which requires immediate attention.

There are some gems in there; Preen’s sarong skirt ($57, 90% off), Vena Cava Jet vest ($71, 85% off), CHREE Mapmaker skirt ($60; 85% off), Vena Cava Chief dress ($110, 75% off).

Check out the entire stock, though it’s dwindling fast in its final days.

Holy bananas, batman.. The Outnet has heaps of awesome, FW10 ready stock on super sale that have just been released today.  These may be past season items, but do they look like past season?! Didn’t think so.  I normally only put together two looks, but this week’s new items were too plentiful to have half my choices sit out! We’ll go top to bottom:

Graphic tanks and printed tees are a fun foundation; build a look with Jonathan Saunders’ crystal tank and Vanessa Bruno’s striped sweater.  Don’t be afraid of cropped sleeve sweaters in colder temperatures; layer with a longer sleeve under or a button up on top!

Thicker knits are ace for fall bottoms, so See by Chloé’s pleated crop trousers and Y3′s loose pants are ideal for anchoring your outfit.  Top off with a scarf like See by Chloé’ rugby style, and you have a multi dimensional look ready for dropping temperatures.  Finish your look with leather or suede footwear, like Newbark’s perforated leather Dylan loafers or Antik Batik’s buckled Gab boots.

When it comes to going out, nothing turns up the heat like Vivienne Westwood’s satin corset dress and a pair of Charlotte Olympia Ziggy ankle booties.  If you’re looking for a little less vamp, a demure polka dot dress from See by Chloé with Charlotte Olympia’s leopard Dolly pumps is a beautiful mix of prints.  Cold weather always demands more accessory, so fill that with a Jonathan Saunders’ graphic print scarf and top off with a See by Chloé boyfriend cut tweed jacket.

It’s Juicy mania at Hautelook – watches, clothing, accessories, shoes, jewelry.. they’ve got it all, and it’s up to 60% off.  This is perfect for back to school shopping, so take a closer look.

demiCouture favorites include the the large leather Lolita satchel ($192 from $428), the black Dalton stainless steel watch ($162 from $295), large Scottie Dog watch ($107 from $195), Rose crinkle flats ($75 from $150), Sparrow ring ($23 from $58), Tangled Pom Pom necklace ($71 from $178) and the  boyfriend blazer ($67 from $148).

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It’s that time again.. LnA is holding their super awesome warehouse sale starting tomorrow, so if you want leggings, super rad tees and other spunky casual wear.

WHEN: September 1-4, 10AM-6PM
WERE: 6344 Arizona Circle, Los Angeles [Googlemap]

There’s no better home for style and price balance than at Betsey Johnson, more so now that there’s a BJ sale going on at Ideeli.  There is a haul of awesome stuff on sale here – Raven Modern wayfarer sunnies for $26 (which look just like Chloé’s Tila IIs), multi charm necklaces and other awesome stuff.

Favorites include the multi link chain necklace ($54 from $155), two row Python Neck heart pendant necklace ($22 from $50), Retro Stripe sunnies ($26 from $75), cross ring ($16 from $40),

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Pour La Victoire boots are super chic and now on super sale, thanks to Gilt Groupe.  There are a half tonne of pre-fall 2010 boots on sale right now, so don’t delay!

Favorites include the Victorina over the knee boot ($179 from $465), black Kesha bootie ($179 from $395), suede wrap Richelle booties ($119 from $315) and lace up Kerry tall boot ($179 from $495).

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If you’ve ever been to an F As In Frank back alley sale, you know it’s ludicrous.  It’s happening again, only things are bigger and better.. there are more clothes, and it just in time for back to school (or back to fall).

For those who don’t dig back alley mania (the crazies!), the entire F As In Frank in-store stock is 30% off. It all drops tomorrow, and you would have to be either crazy or working a really rad paying job to miss out on this sale action.

Oh, and RSVP on Crackbook if you’re going to be there, so they know to bring the riot po-lice.

My favorite summer 2010 sunnies have just arrived on Ideeli – Chloé’s cat eye Tila II!  These were up to $295 elsewhere only a few weeks ago, and are now $99! They’ve got two colors on hand (brown/beige and black/grey), which would take care of all your FW10 outfit combinations.

Also loved are the grey Sugis ($109 from $378), grey Mahonias ($99 from $330) and dark pink Abelies ($96 from $285).  There are a ton of other designs and colors to peruse, so check out the whole batch!

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Ideeli is doing a giveaway right now, which involves a winner being provided an all-access pass to Mercedex-Benz Fashion Week in New York.  Exciting stuff, right?

To enter, you’ve got to sign up, then follow the giveaway prompts within your account.  You’ve got 2 days to enter! I know I have.. good luck!

Holy smokes, hyper shoppers.. this is excellent news!

As you likely know, The Outnet is currently holding a clearance sale of items up to 85% off.  They’ve just upped the ante and added additional discounts to some items of up to 20% off!! This is huge.

Like all flash sales, you’ve got to sign in to access the sale merch, but when you do it’s going to be hyper amazing.  Picture this: a Rouland Mouret Phobos LBD ($344; 84% off), taupe Anna Molinari leather gilet ($428; 88% off), Anna Molinari sequin leggings ($131; 88% off), Proenza Shouler leather trimmed silk dress ($287; 84% off), Phi shirred pants ($165; 84% off), Anna Molinari Swarovski studded leggings ($300; 88% off) or Matthew Williamson’s bustier print dress ($362; 84% off)!!

It’s time to shop.

LnA is holding a SS10 sale, and the pieces available are some of the most covetable in the collection  - baggy mesh tees at $39 (from $101), the mesh bandage top ($50 from $99), crop mesh sides tee ($39 from $90) and zipper pocket leggings ($50 from $100).

There is a whole host of other sale picks, so peruse the selections [women, men] before it all sells out!

We’ve got to face the music.. the beginning of the end of summer is upon us.  To soften the blow, Gastown’s Nouvelle Nouvelle is holding an end of season sale – 60% off SS10, and 15% off FW10 (the new arrivals)

The sale is from August 27 – 29 only, so get your buns down to the boutique if this sounds like sweet business.

Military is a key trend for FW10, and one of the private shopping heavy hitters, Hautelook, has got a collection amassed of some fantastic key pieces priced at 40-90% off.

Notable brands include Joe’s Jeans, Haute Hippie, Michael Kors, Rock & Republic and American Vintage – this is not a sale to sit out.

Prices range from $28 (for an American Vintage tank) to $90 (for a Haute Hippie cardi).  Notable items include the the Kenneth Cole trench ($60, 54% off), Joe’s Jeans legging ($49 from $58% off) and the Deux Lux Prince studded hobo ($54; 50% off).

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Fall is nearly arrived, so the time for pre-fall gander is over and priming for the season at our doorstep is upon us! The Outnet has a few new items that are so ideal for mix and match styling that I couldn’t leave them to idle on the website.  All of these items are fantastic, and [of course] on sale.

Alice + Olivia’s Eagle bike vest can not only be worn over a draped plaid McQueen skirt, but layered over a denim jacket for a Alexander Wang-esque effect.  More casual looks can be attained with a peg leg trouser, or refined with a block color pencil skirt and legging combination.

A more basic look can be found with Kova & T’s Leslie tank and Rick Owens Lilies cropped jersey trousers.  This is a comfortable style, that has a certain air of design due to their cuts and crops.  Add a large Biga pendant necklace by Marlene Birger, and the look is city chic; much better than a look of horrid yoga pants!

Tarina Tarantino pieces are on sale right now at Ideeli; everything from her Hello Kitty collection to neon rose earrings and skulls necklaces! It’s exciting, since we usually don’t see much Tarina on the sale racks they sell out so quickly.

These are electric statement pieces that can bring up the volume in a standard outfit with no effort.  These pieces can provide a pop of color, bit of noir and a look that is anything but standard issue.

There are some gems in the mix; particularly the ivory, pink and blue and grey skull bracelets ($32 from $70), ivory skull w/ bow pendant ($32 from $63), black skull scroll earrings ($32 from $63), grey rose stud earrings ($14 from $25), pink lucite Hello Kitty chain necklace ($79 from $162) and the gold Barbie cameo necklace ($68 from $145)

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I’ve been waiting for it, and today is the day my velvet dreams have come true – Doc Marten has created a classic 8 hole in a red (and black) velvet finish.

These Modern Classics are like your favorite high school creeper boot, all grown up and far less tacky – imagine the possibilities with these boots! They’re like Hugh Hefner’s slippers if they mutated into boots.. hot, hot.  Each pair is $160 US, available in sizes UK 3 – 9.

Beyond The Rack has been holding some loony designer bag sales, the latest being Burberry.  B bags are officially up to 50% off on these bags, which is a stellar deal when you call classic designs into consideration.

The leather messenger is a beautiful unisex piece ($999 from $1,395), Elmgate leather tote($669 from $889), Fielding leather tote ($669 from $895) or the Avondale hobo in Smoked Check ($699 from $995).

All four bags below are incredible browns for fall 2010, and are literally seasonless investment pieces.  This, not checked prints, are the future of Burberry.

When a red sale happens, it isn’t a color sale – no, no, it means big clearance prices on items Ideeli hasn’t sold yet.  Yep, killer prices and designer goods are a deadly combination!

When shopping a sale like this, it’s important to keep in mind what you can use for the coming season, especially if you’re in a transitional time like pre-fall.  Look for scarves, layering pieces and colors that will suit fall and can work with the things you have.

demiCouture favorites include the purple ikat stripe scarf ($23 from $85), Francesco Biasi’s large crossbody ($199 from $680), Steve Madden’s Melinn brogues ($29 from $99), Rock & Republic’s black Isis over the knee boots ($139 from $450), Judith Leiber’s Perla Shi Tzu bag ($950 from $4,650), Rock & Republic’s Nika studded pumps ($53 from $295) or even a Members Only leather bomber – $78 from $744!!

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demiCouture is all about the sales, and it’s always incredibly satisfying to get tipped off to some excellent finds in the Vancouver area.

This time around, we’ve got the Acne Skin Rocca jeggings on sale at Aritzia Oakridge – they’re currently priced at $50 from $299 CAD!!

Andrea, our dear reader, was also kind enough to provide the sizes left in store – there are a handful of 25s, 27s and a few 30s.

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Oh, and if you see some kick arse deals in Vancouver, feel free to always drop me a line!

Holy moly, people – set your iCals and get ready for this sale.  It’s clearance time at The Outnet, which is double awesome due to The Outnet already having super sale pricing on designer items, only now they’re 80-85% off original prices!

There are more than 900 designers that are going to be on clearance, including heavy hitters like Stella McCartney, Donna Karan, Chloé, Burberry Prorsum, Sigerson Morrison, Marc Jacobs and Valentino.

It all starts Monday, August 23rd.. time to ready yourself.

Some of the pieces included in the sale are shown below -$120 isn’t bad for a pair of statement Sigerson Morrison sandals that would look super awesome in fall with a pair of tights or leggings with socks, don’t you think?