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Discount coupon codes for a cheaper Christmas

For the past few days we've been giving you some ideas for Christmas in the form of our Christmas Gift Guide. But for those of you after a bit of a bargain, Allan has dug up some discount codes for various online stores.

So if you're looking to beat the Christmas crowds, and get discounts from the likes of Victoria's Secret, Ralph Lauren, Macy's, and a number of other online retailers: read on!

25% off at Liz Claiborne

It feels like we're barely into the current season, but we're already able to take advantage of mid-season sales.

Liz Claiborne is joining the fold in offering some insane discounts on clothes that will take you through to next year. Visit their site for 25% off current and Christmas season stock between 5 and 11 November.

Win a trip to NY with Monet Jewellery

New York, New York. For those living down under who have always wanted to shop in the Big Apple but haven't had the cash, we thought we'd let you know about a competition Monet jewellery are running this month.

The prize is a trip for two to New York, including 5 nights accommodation, US$1000 spending money and a guided tour of the Monet showrooms in Times Square.

How to enter:

Tips for successful shopping

Below is a list of my Shopping Tips... As I'm out shopping with clients quite often, I notice what works & what doesn't during shopping trips. So I thought I'd post these tips here for you all. Hopefully they will make shopping easier and more enjoyable for you!

BEFORE YOU GO SHOPPING...

1. Make a list before you go shopping.

Take stock of your wardrobe and see what things you need to invest in to work with what you already have, and fill in the gaps in your wardrobe. Keep in mind upcoming events that you will be attending, and what you will need to wear to those. (What do you have that you can use for the events? You may not need to buy a whole new outfit, rather just accessories or a new top).

2. Have a budget in mind.

Try to stick to your budget as much as possible. I know that sales can be enticing, and "Oh my goodness, what a bargain! It would be a sin not to get it!" can flash through your mind many times over, but keep the list in mind, and keep the budget in mind too. This will save you from your guilty morning-after feelings.

3. Dress well.

You will always be treated better by shop assistants if you are dressed well while shopping. Call it shallow, but it's a fact of life - people respond differently to you depending on how you present yourself. You are much more likely to get the help and attention you need if you are dressed well.

4. Wear clothes that are easy to take on & off.

One of the excuses I hear from ladies who don't enjoy shopping is that they hate feeling all flustered and hot from getting undressed & dressed again so many times. Make it easier on yourself. Avoid wearing stockings if you are going shopping for a pair of shorts. Wear clothing that isn't hard to take on or off, you'll thank yourself for it.

5. Wear shoes that are easy to take on & off.

Same as the above rule - avoid lace up shoes or boots if possible. Wear slip on shoes if you can (weather depending). It will make your dressing room time a lot shorter.

Herringbone Sale

I would have to say, I have become a huge fan of Herringbone because the quality of their clothes is excellent and the styles are so simple.

Until I started researching these guys, I thought they had been around for a lot longer. It turns out they are a relatively new company - although they already have ten retail stores. Good news for us because they are having a sale which started yesterday, and ends on July 9.

Victoria's Secret Semi-Annual Sale

Victoria's Secret are holding their semi-annual sale - with all bras 25% to 50% off. I'm not sure what a 'semi' annual sale is, but with shipping all around the world, who really cares?

Rent your fashion instead of buying it

Renting fashion pieces, instead of buying it outright, has been successful both in Australia and overseas. Now there's a new set up where you can rent some very select pieces for a week or a month at a time.

For just a few dollars a day you can now rent style. That's right. Clever Simonne Santanna has created a fashion revolution with her site, www.lovemeandleaveme.com.au, an online fashion rental store. You can borrow designer shoes, bags and jewellery for a teeny fraction of the cost, then send it back when you're bored of it.

Source: Lifelounge

Huge Discount on Diane Von Furstenburg!

If you're in the Los Angeles area, Billion Dollar Babes is hosting a one day sale where you can score some Diane Von Furstenburg duds at up to 60% off retail.

This is an invite only event, so you must RSVP at Billion Dollar Babes. This Diane Von Furstenburg sale will be held on Saturday, April 21st at the W Hotel in Westwood.

Zimmerman Summer Warehouse Sale, Melbourne

Today and tomorrow, Zimmermann will be holding their Summer Warehouse Sale in South Yarra:

Chadstone VIP night this Wednesday

If you're not doing anything else for fashion festival Wednesday night, and would like to snap up a few bargains, why not head down to Chadstone.

They have one of their VIP nights on, though everyone is seemingly important as everyone can get in, and specials abound. Look out for 20% off at Ralph Lauren and 15% off at Christopher Chronis.