I believe that a good gym bag is as essential as an everyday go-to day bag.

Spacious is a must. It has to be big enough to carry the must-haves, like at least a water bottle, your shoes, clothes, and an iPod (in a separate compartment of course). And I don’t know about you, but the color is really important as well. I tent to drift towards the grey palette (above are my picks). I usually wear some color when I’m working out – it brights up my mood, I guess. So a monochromatic usually works best for me, just matches everything. Although, ask me next week and I could be all about the bright.

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And it’s happening right now over at Gilt Groupe! Gilt is an online sample sale destination that covers the hottest brands at the best deals (most of the time, on the web!). And right now they’re throwing a “Shades of Grey” bag (and shoe) sale event, featuring Rebecca Minkoff, Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade, Furla and more, with prices marked 60% off retail.

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If you’re in the market for a new Prada to add to your bagdrobe, and looking for a great deal too, then rush on over to Beyond the Rack and check out the sale. Huge selection of wallets, cosmetic pouches, evening bags, school messengers, work totes, and everyday bags available in a variety, like their iconic nylon, basic leather, eye-catching sequins and even clear. The purses are priced in the region of 75% off retail. Madness.

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Madison Avenue Couture has partnered with online sample sale site RueLaLa for a designer handbag blowout sale, featuring a selection of vintage and gently loved bags and accessories. The sale is happening now so get there quick and checkout what’s left in stock.

Below are the favs:

Hermes Vintage Black 32cm Kelly Bag – $4499
Authentic Hermés vintage black 32cm calf leather “Kelly” bag with gold-tone hardware, key clochette and padlock, and signature fold-over top flap with turn-lock clasp.

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An amazing sample sale is coming up that you do not want to miss, so grab a piece of paper and jot this down. There’s going to be a huge designer handbag sale, featuring our favorites of course, Vintage Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Balenciaga and more over at Billion Dollar Babes.

The sale will kick off Monday, September 13th at 8am PST/11am EST. All sales last for 48 hours, although I would get there on time so you don’t miss out on the particular bag you want!

Do you plan on checking out the sale?

Happening this moment over at online Sample Sale site Gilt Groupe. Better get there quick if you want to discover some amazing deals on Lauren Merkin clutches.

Lauren Merkin is a red carpet favorite and evening essential. Her classics, like the Louise, Lotte and Eve are the perfect size for just the necessities that you need while on your night out. I have all three hiding in my closet for a reason!

At the sale you’ll find medium-sized clutches in glittering gold, soft calfhair, luxe silk or bold snakeskin, priced at 60% off retail.

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Listen up fellow Gilt Noir shoppers, there’s an exclusive Marc Jacobs online sample sale happening now over at Gilt Groupe in the exclusive Noir section of the site!

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Online sample sales have become a highlight of my mornings. New items daily marked in the sample sale range of 60% off retail. There are just so many deals to be discovered.

I listed out this weeks schedule below.

Happy sample saling!

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Before you checkout for the weekend, don’t forget to browse over the sample sale calendar! Wouldn’t want you to miss out on 60% off Prada Bags over at Beyond the Rack, Coach at Editors’ Closet, Bryna Nicole Handbags at Billion Dollar Babes, and for those of you dying for a vacation, Jetsetter has amazing deals on a trip to Ibiza Gran Hotel, Spain.

By the way, if you haven’t discovered OneKingsLane’s weekly Tastemaker Events, it’s not to be missed. Handpicked treasures from leading design luminaries. Most of the items are rare one-of-a-kind pieces, so as you can image they sell out fast.

Happy sample saling!
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