Today's sales at Gilt Groupe include a Winter Accessories Sale (featuring hat designer-to-the-stars Eugenia Kim), Ben-Amun jewelry (and you thought Erickson Beamon for Target was expensive!), Michelle Vale Handbags, and Effortless Outfitting. All sales start today, Thursday 2/27 at 12 PM ET. Use this link to join the sales: http://www.gilt.com/invite/budgetbabe

Today's sales at Gilt Groupe include Tibi, Badgley Mischka Platinum Handbags and Zac Posen. No need to rush with the Zac Posen or Badgley Mischka sales, the prices are steep enough to preclude a shopping stampede (as is often the case with these sample sales). Tibi's colorful prints are making me giddy, and the prices are reasonable for fans of the label. Additional ongoing sales include Cynthia Rowley women's fashions and handbags, and Oscar de la Renta Home. All sales start today, Wednesday 2/26 at 12 PM ET. Use this link to join the sales: http://www.gilt.com/invite/budgetbabe

BCBGirls Lotun High Heel Maryjane Pump With Zipper, part of the 3 for $99 shoe sale at SmartBargains.com

If you are on a self-imposed shopping ban, please avert your eyes. If not, read on for a fabulous two-day only dealio going on now at SmartBargains.com. Buy 3 specially marked pairs of women's shoes for the very reasonable price of $99! And we're not talking last-season dumpster material, oh no: Styles being offered are current and covetable from designers such as Steve Madden, Franco Sarto, Carlos Santana, Kenneth Cole, Jessica Simpson, BCBGirls and many more. My advice: Look for real leather, and think about what you need before you begin to browse. Evening shoes for an upcoming wedding? Proper low-heels for work? Gladiator sandals for spring? Chances are, this sale has got you covered. Thanks to Shoe Smitten for the tip!

Shop it: 3 for $99 event at SmartBargains.com

Dozens of online sample sale websites seem to have cropped up over the past year or so, each promising designer fashions at drastically reduced prices. Here are three of the latest ones I've come across for your bookmarking & browsing pleasure. All are free to join and you don't need a special invite. I haven't shopped at any of these yet so let me know if you do!

ShopFlick.com/private-sale: This website offers weekly one-day, one-deal sales. Currently, you can score a pair of Modern Vintage Leather Butero Black Boots, originally $295, for just $49.99. Not bad! If you love infomercials, then you'll love their video presentations about the day's sale. Warning: They are very persuasive! Look for daily sales to roll out in just a few weeks.

>> Click here to join ShopFlick

BillionDollarBabes.com: This premier designer sample sale company has been around since 2001 hosting in-person sales, and has recently added online sales at their website. Word on the street is that Thursday's sale will feature beautiful jewelry and leather pieces by Beyrll. Sign up for their emails which will notify you when a sale starts.

>> Click here to join BillionDollarBabes.com

SecretStyle.com: Another online outlet store for members only, Secret Style's strong point seems to be featuring lesser-known (but no less fab) designer labels, which means price points are often much lower than, say, Gilt or Rue La La. Recent sales included Trish McEvoy cosmetics, while Morphine Generation clothing is currently up for grabs. Once you sign up, you'll get email alerts for all their sales, which last about 24-48 hours or until they run out of stock.

>> Click here to join SecretStyle.com

Have you scored any great deals at an online sample sale website? Which one is your favorite?

Today's sales at Gilt Groupe include Me&Ro jewelry, Isabella Fiore handbags and Richard Chai. Huge fan of Chai, but can't afford it. Me&Ro makes some lovely pieces and all the celebs wear it, but once again it's out of my price range. Check it out if you're looking for something special and you're ready to splurge! If nothing else, these sales are an education in what's luxe and what's hot right now. All sales start today, Tuesday 2/24 at 12 PM ET. Use this link to join the sales: http://www.gilt.com/invite/budgetbabe