Unlike what some people might think, you don’t actually have to have a million bucks to look or feel like a million bucks. Designer merchandise and brand name items are actually more affordable that you may think. But you do need to know where to look.

Not sure where to start? Check out the following places:

Online - Thanks to advent of daily deal and flash sale websites, people can not only experience the convenience of shopping online but they can even save some serious cash while they’re at it.

Subscribe to daily deal sites relating to fashion to get deal alerts sent straight to your inbox. You can also check out MyHabit.com and BeyondTheRack.com as these sites hold flash sales on designer items on daily basis. Get there early though as the good ones run out fast!

Outlet Stores - Most outlet stores require you to drive quite a distance, but the road trip is definitely worth it with all the savings that you can get! These stores usually have direct access to the manufacturers so they can cut on middleman fees and pass on the savings to consumers. A lot of great designer brands including Coach, Lacoste, and Anne Klein have their own outlets so be sure to keep an eye out!

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