SG Pin-Up Tip of the Week: My Gilt-y Pleasure – High Fashion At Rock Bottom Prices0

by SuicideGirls Radio Host Sam Doumit (SG Member: Samia)

TRY: Getting hooked on my shopping addiction – Gilt.com

WHY: They offer items from the most coveted designers, such as Alexander McQueen (yes they REALLY do!), Christian Louboutin, Rock & Republic, and everyday brands like American Apparel and Converse. The best part is that everything is at least 50% to 70% off. Yes, EVERYTHING!

They’re not just moving merchandise from last season that nobody else wants either. I’ve found items two months BEFORE they hit the regular stores. For example, I saw a pair of Henry Duarte for J Brand waxed denim jeans in a magazine and searched everywhere for them before discovering that the $400 leather-look jeans wouldn’t be available for two months. Then I saw them on Gilt for $98! I freaked out and bought a pair immediately. My other fave purchase is my to-die-for black studded, metal spike heeled Rock & Republic boots. They originally cost $498, but I got them for $110.

HOW TO: The sales start at 9 AM and only last for 3 days, so you have to be on the ball and act quick. I’m up at 9 every morning checking for new items on the site. Also, because of super limited inventory, you can only keep items in your cart for 10 minutes. Once the countdown clock stops, items are released for someone else to snatch up – essential to know if you find a one of a kind vintage Chanel piece on Gilt.

And, as if super hot designer items at unbelievably cheap prices weren’t good enough, it gets even better. Their return policy rocks: they pay for return shipping. Gilt is totally free to join. Their customer service is very classy, with no annoying emails, and there’s a chic little app for your iPhone which is seriously dangerous!