Flash sale sites are changing the online retail landscape for good.
If you aren't familiar with the concept they are invitation only, or you need to sign up, timed sales anywhere from a few hours to 24 or 48 hours - or until the items sell out. Most sales begin at 11a.m. e.s.t.(be sure to check for your time zone though). Here at the Markdown Maven we are going to focus primarily on womens apparel (for now).
When you join the sites you can subscribe for daily email alerts, before you know it your in-box will be groaning - thats where we come in with a daily round-up accessible by blog, facebook or twitter.
There are oodles of sites popping up but here are some of the more established ones:
http://www.ruelala.com/
http://www.hautelook.com/
http://www.ideeli.com/
http://www.ivorytrunk.com/
http://www.bdbshop.com/
http://www.gilt.com/
Need an invite to any sites - just email us :)
Here are the deal cliff-notes for Monday 2/7/2011:
Rue La La
For chic feet – Jean Michel Cazbat, Donna Karan and more
Lilla P
ProFlowers
Invicta Mens and Womens
Ideeli
Arche Lux shoes
Happy Little Feet kids shoes
Mystique underwear
Coffeeshop Jackets and Outerwear
Insight Career Classics
Report Shoes
Green Envelope chic contemporary clothing
Nightaway Eveningwear
Apart Contemporary Clothing
Sasaki Tablewear
Eye for style sunglasses featuring Chloe, JPG and Roberto Cavalli
Gilt
Antik Batik
Beirn
Maclaren Buggies and Uppababy & Acessories
Rachel Comey, Geren Ford, Tibi Shoes and more
Rachel Roy
V-Day gifts
Vivienne Tam
Hautelook
William Rast Denim
Umi Shoes
Treesje Handbags
Chaser
Belargo
Automatic Watches
Baby Steps
Manitobah
Lotus Cosmetics
Abstract Inspirations
Intium Mens Sunglasses
Ivory Trunk
TOM FORD Sunglasses
Billion Dollar Babes
Kinross Cashmere Accessories
Momeni Rugs
Designer Scarves (Versace, Missoni & Valentino)
Vintage Louis Vuitton Handbags
Many of these sites have mobile apps too so check with your provider or your App store.
Questions, comments or feedback? We would love to hear from you!