Looks from Missoni's Spring 2009 RTW collection (not the stuff at Filene's, just sample images!)

A mystery designer shipment is supposed to hit select Filene's Basement stores today, Sunday April 5, with markdowns of up to 75% off. The off-price retailers can't leak what Milan-based fashion house stocked Filene's with thousands of their iconic pieces—but I can! According to the press release, the shipments are coming from an Italian fashion designer famed for their unmistakable striped knitwear, so it must be Missoni (not confirmed, but that's my guess!).

Participating stores are located in the following cities: Boston, MA; New York City, NY; Chicago, IL; Washington, D.C.; Columbus, OH.

For more information about Filene’s Basement, please visit www.filenesbasement.com.

I know that for many of you, Neiman Marcus Last Call stores are your secret weapon when it comes to scoring designer duds at huge discounts, so you'll be happy to learn that they are having a huge sale! From now through April 13th, you can save as much as 80% off original Neiman Marcus prices on NEW ARRIVALS of women's designer and couture apparel. And if that wasn't awesome enough, you can take an ADDITIONAL 20% OFF! My math may be off but that is borderline free in my mind.

Also when you go to http://www.nmlastcallstore.com and sign up for their mailing list for email updates, you can now specify your nearest Last Call store so that you can get all of the updates that pertain to that location. You can even specify a second store if there are two close to you and receive updates about both.

Don't have a store near you? Shop Neiman Marcus Last Call Online Clearance and save as much as 65% off original prices. Not bad.

Mark your calendars: On Tuesday April 7, Gilt.com will be hosting a L.A.M.B. sample sale followed by a Christian Louboutin shoe sale on Wednesday April 8. (Try not to hyperventilate.)

Join now using this link so you'll be ready to shop at 12:00 pm EST on the day of the sale. It's free and oodles of fun.

The Deal: Save 30-40% Off Entire Stock Women's Simply Vera Vera Wang Collection

Why You Need It: Every good budget fashionista knows you only shop at Kohl's when there's a sale, so now's your chance to get Vera Wang's cute and classy fashions at a price you can afford. I tried on these navy wedges in the store, and they are amazing. If I could only remember my size, I'd order them online right this very moment (which is why it's a good idea to always keep a little notebook with you when you're shopping and jot down your sizes in various brands, this way you can order online when great deals come up.) Thanks to reader Dina for the tip!