Glad Rags, Handbags and Slap - all on a budget

In the best tradition of money saving, we list here some of the sites where you can register FREE and receive details of their special offers for glad rags, handbags and slap.

So take a look around, see if there is anything of interest to you – the decision is yours.

Remember, clothes and handbags tend to date, so in the best interests of saving money, it will pay to look for semi-classic items that will serve the test of time and will keep their place in your wardbrobe.

1. Ventee Privee Here you can register to be kept advised of top designer sales.

The company organises exclusive designer brand sales in all product categories: fashion, fashion accessories, handbags, home-ware, sports products, electronics and wine to name just a few. They have direct partnerships with more than 450 designer brands across Europe, which allows us to offer huge discounts from 50% to 70% off RRP. Last month they were selling Cacharel dresses for around £25 compared with the usual price of £200.

2. Brand Alley Again membership is free and once you have signed up you will be able to browse for discounts on top-end labels such as Tom Ford, Roberto Cavalli, including handbags etc. There is a bonus in that when you sign a friend up to Brand Alley you can earn a discount of £10. So another discount on your gladrags!

In addition BrandAlley guarantee:

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3. Designer Sales This is another site that organises sales of designer gear. Register for details of their 'glad rags' offers.

4. Daily Candy Here you can nominate in which city you would like to shop. It offers a free daily email of ‘goings-on’ on the fashion, food and other interesting ‘nooks’.

5. Trying to cater for almost all tastes the site, Feel Unique concentrates on make-up and beauty care products AKA - slap. There is also a section on men’s products. So ladies, get your men to take a look and maybe improve their skin etc. or maybe, to introduce them to the subject gently, buy them an item as a present.

As well as new clothing, aka glad rags, from designer ranges, there is also an interesting site that will start your head buzzing:

6. 21st Century Village . This company lists several dress agencies – some operate on-line sales and seem well worth a look for your glad rags.

7. There are several retail outlets in the UK and a fantastic list is available at UK Web Start If one is within striking distance of you, a day-trip visit may well be worth while. You will be able to search for clothes and handbags to your hearts content.

In the United States there is Apparel Search

In Australia there is Gill Australia This is a handy site, because it is possible to search by specific regions. Maybe a day-trip is the order of the day!

In Europe there are several choices, all in the appropriate languages: Chic Outlet Shopping.com/

8. If you want to take advantage of clothing selling cheaply – take a look at Buy My Wardrobe This site organises events (admission usually £5.00) where wardrobes of fashion editors of glossy magazines are sold.

9. If you would like to trade any clothing item (including handbags) there are a couple of sites worthy of mention: Covert Candy and Whats Mine is Yours.com