ventee-privee

I'm really not much of a fashionista or anything remotely close, but there are times where I love finding hot/haute accessories to accentuate my wardrobe and make it fab from the otherwise drab. But you see, I don't like spending a lot of money on materialistic things, I've never been a material girl, though the world is really material. People judge you by the way you look, the way you dress, what trends you're wearing... And though I'd hate to fall into the trap of keeping up with the Jones', I like to keep people guessing and on their toes when I create my own trends without spending as much as they think I did.

I love learning about new sites that offer great quality products at a discounted price. Keyword "discount", which means it might just be within my means, along the fine lines of what I call my budget. Which in my case is next to nothing. I was introduced to vente-privee by SheSpeaks. Vente-privee (partnered with American Express) is a website that provides top name brand products at a fraction of the original price! Sounds delicious huh? Because when I think of American Express, I think quality, elite, and yes, sometimes....Glamorous! What else is there to know, its a member-only online shopping experience, with boutiques that are available for a limited shopping time. Sound familiar? Its is the new latest shopping craze, no? You can expect new sales events everyday at a 10am, events last for 72 hours. I know what you're thinking... They're selling me last seasons hot picks, that is not necessarily true, vente-privee was created in 2001 by Jacques-Antoine Granjon to help brands sell their excess inventory...

As a member, I receive emails from them on a regular basis, updating me with the latest limited time boutique sales. Here's a sample of their latest and greatest:

What I love about this type of shopping is that I am continuously exposed to different brands. I love the high quality brands and the beautiful photographs of the products.  Membership is free, and it was a very simplified process to sign up (you can register here) and if you're an American Express Cardholder, purchases over $100 will receive free shipping. However, considering my preconceived notions about American Express, high quality...Elite....Glamorous... Well, yeah, in my opinion the prices are still a little high for a mother of 4 on a next to nothing budget. But I really enjoyed the easy site navigation and the exposure to new brands and their products.

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Disclaimer: I have not been compensated for this post, all thoughts and opinions express are my own. I will however, receive a gift as a token of appreciation in exchange for this post.

Until Next Time,