The only way that Girlawhirl can indulge in her love of fashion without going into debt or ignoring the fact that someday she might want to perhaps buy an apartment, a car, and even retire, is that she always checks out the sample sales in the cities she travels to…
She's scored great deals, but missed plenty more because while there are more and more sample sales in more and more cities these days, it's practically a full time job to track them down and squeeze them into an already full schedule.
And that's why Girlawhirl loves Planet Lulu. It's an online sample sale, featuring up-to-the-minute designers all at 50-90% off retail prices. There are full size runs in about half of the items, including the denim, so it's not just for model-sized girls. Shoes, bags and jewelry are offered too, so Girlawhirl and her Super Pals can get their full fashion fix. And even online, the excitement of the traditional grab-now-and-decide-later sample sale behavior is replicated by the fun Nab-o-Meter, the real-time stock monitor that lets shoppers know when it's time to secure an item before it's sold out. Coordinating pieces also appear along with the item being considered, so Girlawhirl can see what goes with what and put together outfits.
In June, denim deals include: Rock & Republic, Salt Works, Mogg, J & Company and Blue Cult, all less than half the regular retail prices.
White jeans from Oligo Tissew—perfect for summer—that regularly sell for as much as $228 will be $49-59! Sweaters from designer Lily McNeal, a celebrity favorite, will be $69-$79!
The only catch? Like any great sample sale, it's not an every day event. Planet LuLu is only open a few days a month, and registration is required in order to shop. It's free, so it's not a big deal, and once you're registered you'll get an email invite to shop.
June's sale is the 6th 7th and 8th! Sign up at plantetlulu.com