Today at Swirl, get free shipping on your order when you enter code AUGFSHIP at checkout. With the money you save on shipping, you'll have more to spend on pretty blouses by Maiya, cool timepieces by Freelook, flirty dresses from the Love Shop and cool basics under $50 by Mark and Estel. Offer ends August 26, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time.

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You know how sometimes you forget about a store, then revisit, and realize you want everything? Well, that's how I feel about Francesca's Collections (www.francescascollections.com), one of my longtime favorites for super stylish apparel, shoes and accessories, priced mostly under $50! Keep reading for 5 of my favorite finds for fall.

P.S. My friends at Francesca's recently emailed me to say "hi" (that was the reminder I needed to revisit their awesome site) and they offered to share an exclusive discount with you guys! Use code BUDGETBABE to get 30% off a single regular priced item (online only) good through 8/31/11.

1. Going Places Dress, $48
This dress reminds me of Tucker for Target with its casual, vintage feel. Add a cool belt, tights and boots for the perfect fall look.

In case you needed another excuse to shop online, Saks Fifth Avenue is launching a flash sale site, www.saksfashionfix.com. The inaugural sale starts today at 12 noon ET and will feature apparel by Elizabeth & James. Saks FashionFix offers merchandise from one designer for a limited time up to 70% off to its members (membership is free, you just need to register before you can shop). The green E&J military jacket pictured above, for example, is regularly $395 and you can scoop it up for today on sale for $158. This move on the part of Saks clearly speaks to the continued popularity of flash sale sites - and traditional retailers are scrambling to keep up with the likes of Gilt Groupe, or alluring "clubs" like JewelMint. Do you find these sorts of sales irresistible? A big waste of time? Both?

Gilt Groupe is hosting a Hype sale today, featuring apparel and handbags priced mostly under $100. I love the one Hype handbag I own, purchased at T.J. Maxx for around $99 - at the time, that was the most I ever spent on a bag (surpassed only by my Foley + Corinna) and it happily proved to be a sound investment. It's a great quality bag that I still love and use regularly. So if you're in the market for a new bag or want to browse the chic day dresses and feminine blouses, head on over to the sale!

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Hype Handbags and Apparel on Gilt Groupe

Starting at 12 noon ET on Gilt Groupe, you'll have the chance to shop marked-down dresses, tops and more by French Connection - many pieces are under $50. Pippa Middleton's a fan of this chic contemporary brand. Also on Gilt, find colorful socks for less from Happy Socks. This brand has come a long way in such a short period of time! I remember doing a giveaway with them when they were just starting out. Ah, the memories.

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French Connection and Happy Socks Sales at Gilt Groupe