If you've never experienced la différence of La Redoute - a French-based purveyor of affordable fashions - then now's your chance. During their blow-out summer sale, you can score quality basics and the latest styles at up to 75% off. It's the perfect time to complete your summer wardrobe (just kidding, that's never complete!).

The selection at La Redoute is so big, it can be a bit overwhelming. Our advice: Think of things you really need or really want and then shop accordingly. Otherwise you could end up spending more than you bargained for on things that end up unworn, chilling in your closet with the tags still on. Soapbox, off.

Bonus: Get FREE shipping on any order $50 and up with code LRFREE50 at checkout.

Shown here: These ET VOUS Cuffed Linen Tie-belt Shorts come in black or white and are the perfect, warm-weather staple. Was $69.99 Now $19.99

Here's a round-up of some can't miss sales going on right now...

BOGO Sale going on at Payless (Buy one, get one half-off)

Going on now at Hautelook: LNA, Plenty by Tracy Reese, and Plenty Frock! by Tracy Reese. Arriving 6/19/08 at 8 a.m. PST Smashbox Cosmetics.

Going on now at Gilt Groupe: Just Cavalli and Georg Jensen. Arriving 6/19 at 12 noon EST, Vivienne Tam.

Going on now at Editor's Closet: Moschino
(post a comment if you need an invite to Hautelook, Gilt or Editor's Closet)

Super Sale at MaxStudio.com (Shown above: Max Studio's bikini-in-a-bag, $38)

The Victoria's Secret Semi-Annual Sale is going on now in stores and online through July 7

Last-Call at Target: Rogan for GO departs June 28; Gryson on clearance, departs June 20; Subversive jewelry departs June 27

What did I miss? Share those sale secrets in the comments.

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