Regular sample sales take place here. A large open space lined with sale racks filled with clothes organised into colours and sizes, making it quite easy to shop. Read the rest of this entry »

A private Designer Sample sale held in the swanky Marylebone. This stylish event is a fashion lover’s Mecca; it sells clothes from the cheaper collections of top designers, such as See by Chloe and Valentino RED. Read the rest of this entry »

On first impression this store seems a little daunting - you have to press a buzzer to be allowed in and then you will probably be the only customer in the store. However, you may find racks of samples, recently there was a cashmere dress for £50 and a pink retro denim jacket for £15. Read the rest of this entry »

Here’s an early Christmas present for all you bargainistas: one of our favourite brands, Goat, is holding a sample sale next week and it’s well worth the trip, whether you’re making a start on your Christmas shopping or filling those gaps in your own wardrobe. Goat’s timeless, understated capsule pieces are well known for their buy-now-wear-forever appeal (the knitwear is especially beautiful), making this one sample sale where it’s impossible to make a mistake.

When: Thursday 13 November 12-6pm and Friday 14 November 10am-5pm

Where: 76 Gloucester Place, London W1U 6HJ, tel 0207 487 3401.

PS. Can’t make the sale? Check out our big savings on Goat at koodos here.

Bargainista news, sales and online offers

• Here’s how to do the party season like a true bargainista: George at Asda has unveiled the £12 little black dress (below), says the Daily Mail.
• Unmissable? We think so. If you’ve always hankered after one of Aquascutum’s classic coats, check out their sample sale, on now until 20 November. It’s at 57-60 Haymarket, London SW1.
• Down in Cornwall, meanwhile, Seasalt is holding a warehouse sale this weekend with up to 80 per cent off their own brand as well as the likes of Orla Kiely, White Stuff and El Naturalista. More info on their blog here.
• Dates for your diary: lots of upcoming sample sales listed on Daily Candy this week, including Brora, Pringle of Scotland and Goat.
• Feeling naughty? There’s 20 per cent off Myla’s sexiest lingerie, as well as some very racy toys and accessories.
• Beauty industry pros know when to scrimp, according to last week’s Wall Street Journal interview with Linda Wells, editor-in-chief of beauty mag Allure. Saves: mass-market cleansing cloths, moisturiser and shampoo. Splurges: a great haircut and foundation. Get the full story here.