Here's the thing. Sometimes us regular girls just really crave a piece of designer clothing. We know we can't handle parting with our hard earned moolah, so we let things pass by our vision, a slight tear rolling down just one cheek.

Fear not, my fellow fashionistas! I've got some fabulous resources for you to help you snag the designer duds for much, much less!

Option #1:Bluefly.com. This online retailer gets designer goodies at 40% off, if not more. Their website is easy to navigate, allowing you to browse by category, size and even color. I've wasted many an hour on Bluefly, who claims they're "always there when you've got nothing to wear."

Option #2: ShopStyle.com. This amazing creation allows you to browse hundreds of options from your favorite online retailers in an easy to use browser that lets you flip through by category, brand, even neighborhood. Best of all, the ladies of ShopStyle recently introduced Sale Alerts, which allow you to register your email address, mark off your favorite brands, and receive a daily email reminder of what items you've been craving have gone on sale. Ah, the wonders of the internet!  

 Option #3: Online sample sales. I've personally snagged you an invitation to join a members only online sample sale. At Gilt Groupe, there are daily offers of your favorite designers for much less. Because it's invite only, you can be sure you'll get the pick of the litter. Gilt sends you an email every day to remind you what sales will be available and for how long, so you're always up to date. It's like the best of sample sales, except only with the pieces you'd want, and without all the crazy lines. To join, click here:  http://www.gilt.com/invite/sarahlesliee 

Happy shopping!!