Sweet jesus I’m finally done with my papers. MissChicGeek here back and in full effect. I sincerely apologize for the flat line of new posts. It’s been a … challenging past month. MissChicGeek has been working towards a geekier future. Cross all your fingers and toes that all my hard work will pay off. If and when this happens, I’ll be sure to share the good news. Until then, we focus on the new year and new endeavours.

So what’s the latest fashion savings? truth be told I’ve seen a shift of sales from traditional premium designer store sales to online invite premium designer sales. What do I mean by online invite? I’m talking about sites like Gilt Groupe, Ideeli, and even our very own Daily Candy created Swirl. These sites host private limited time premium designer sales. Customers are notified via email and the sales typically last only a 2-3 days. Savings vary from 20-75%. This premium designer sale business model has gotten so popular that Gilt Groupe has expanded beyond premium fashion brands to premium travel destinations, Gilt Jetsetter. Let me know if you need an invite, I can forward one to you. For some sites, every member gets referral bonus’ once their referral makes his or her first purchase. MissChicGeek can use a pair of new shoes… or 10.

I like things delivered start to my doorstep. Or in this case, to my email box. Plus, I do not like to be bombarded by clutterly emails. These sales work for me because it’s a hand-full of premium designers for a very limited time. If I miss it, so be it, it wasn’t meant to be.

Given it’s mid January, I predict Winter sales to be right around the corner. I, MissChicGeek, will do my best to keep you updated. Until then, try subscribing to a couple of these sites. You may be pleasantly surprised with the selection and flexibility these sites offer. If you don’t like it, no harm done. The site “membership” is 100% free to join. Just removed yourself.

Ah… MissChicGeek is uber excited for 2010. I hope you all are just as excited!!!! Cheers~

October means, Breast Cancer Awareness month. I’ve had close family members and friend deal with cancer and I’m a proud supporter of the Susan G. Komen foundation. Recently I came across this site and apparently Mikimoto pearls donates 20% of all sales from the Everything is Possible with Hope collection to the Young Survival Coalition. Inspired by the pink ribbon, the symbol for breast cancer awareness, the online selection features earrings, pendant, necklaces and a bracelet, all with superior quality Mikimoto cultured pearls set in 18K gold. The collection ranges in price from $950 to $3,000 and can be found at JRDunn

Now if you’re not familiar with Mikimoto pearls, just think of the pearls in Sex and the City.

Yea, those gorgeous pearls are Mikimoto pearls. Mikimoto pearls is synonymous with quality, chic and classic style (even the stylist for Sex in the City thought so).

Support Breast Cancer Awareness my fashionistas! One purchase at a time (wink)

This day and age, there are about a bijillion clothing sites who want to get their hands on your email address, only to bombard your inbox with brands you have no interest in. Shop It To Me is a completely different service that allows us fashionistas to select our favorite brands and the clothing size we are interested in. Once selected, the weekly emails will only contain items on sale in the brand and size we preselected. It’s practically our own personal shopper (I’ve always wanted one of these). And if you ever get irritated of your personal shopper, you can login and take a break which will pause all emails.

Shop It To Me is a service that allows the modern day fashionistas on a budget to be emailed daily or weekly (you decide) of their favorite brands that go on sale. Best of all, this service is free!