It seems as if everyone is feeling the effects of the economy these days, but who says you have to give up high end style and fashion because times are tough.  The latest trend in online shopping for high end merchandise is member only sites that sell designer and couture merchandise at deeply discounted prices.  After all, membership does have its privileges!

Ideeli, an invitation-only shopping community, creates daily online events that provide their members with the ideal shopping experience: privileged access to the most sought-after products and experiences, often at privileged prices.

Each event is designed by ideeli editors to offer their members an exclusive and enviable shopping opportunity: products not yet available in stores, “finds” from abroad, fabulous giveaways and amazing prices. Some of the fabulous designers you will find on ideeli include:  Dior, Oscar de la Renta, Alessandro Dell’Acqua, Celine, Christian Lacroix, Dolce & Gabbana and Zac Posen, just to name a few.

To become a member of this fabulous site, ideeli has sent our readers a special invitation link!

Editors’ Closet, a private club which organizes online, confidential sample sales for its members, helps you shop smarter by offering established “up and coming” brands at up to 80% off retail.  The sales last from a few hours to 2/3 days, so customers need to ACT FAST to benefit from their best offers!

At Editors’ Closet, you will find a great selection of high end products, including apparel, accessories, electronics, jewelry, watches and children’s products, all backed by warranties and service you should expect.

To start your membership to Editor’s Closet, sign up here and receive your invitations prior to the sales to benefit from the incredible savings on prestigious brands!

Gilt Groupe provides access, by invitation only, to Men’s, Women’s and Children’s coveted fashion and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off retail. Each sale lasts 36 hours and features hand selected styles from a single designer.

All sales take place only on www.gilt.com and the full collection of merchandise is always available at the start of the sale, so be sure to log on early!  To get your personal invite to join Gilt Groupe, contact us at info@chicgalleria.com!

Rue La La is an exclusive, invitation-only online destination where Members discover premier-brand, private sale Boutiques, each open for just a brief window of time. Their focus is a well-edited collection of sought-after offerings from the best brand names in the world – combined with helpful service.

The discovery of something unexpected, something that imbues the day-to-day with a little magic – these are the “ooh la la moments” everyone longs for. And you’ll find them here!  To join Rue La La’s shopping revolution, contact us at info@chicgalleria.com.

Member only shopping sites are not just for adults.  Conceived by moms for moms, The Mini Social provides private access to the most hip and modern designer clothing and accessories for mom, baby and child, all at up to 60% off.   The members only site features clean, simple design, paired with a super easy shopping experience, and will host two or more designer socials each week.

A discount on designer duds isn’t the only thing you can feel pleased with yourself about. A portion of their proceeds will be donated to several favorite women and children’s charities, including the United States Fund for UNICEF and Shoe4Africa.  It’s the social with a conscience.

The Mini Social has offered our readers an exclusive promo code for a $10 discount on all products.  Just add CHIC10 to your checkout from March 15 – April 4, 2009.

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