Fashion Week for Frugal Fashionistas

Shopping, for women, can be everything from a bonding experience to therapy to a competitive sport. But if you want to save some money, here are some ideas to help you save and still be stylin'.

Shopittome.com features deeply discounted designer fashion that will surely get the style devotees excited. You'll find brands from Banana Republic to Robert Cavalli, and everything from dresses to shoes to accessories.

Ideeli.com or Hautelook.com. There are new offerings every day, including current season fashions in clothing, shoes, accessories, skin care solutions, cosmetics and gifts.

Beyondtherack.com. Currently featuring a premium watch event, women's designer fragrance sale, and a hand carved handbag event, this site offers a variety of unique and fashion-forward garments, accessory items and gifts.

Nordstromrack.com, you'll save 30-50% off of this season's fall trends. While inventory changes periodically, there is more of it and you won't feel the "competitive" shopping vibe that you will on the flash sale sites.

If you prefer the sensory experience of touching garments and trying them on before you buy, check out Mercer Island's favorite clothing stores, and Tatters. They have experts to assist you in finding the perfect pieces to complete your wardrobes-something that the virtual experience lacks.

For more frugal finds, this season's lineup includes a recent launch by top designer Margherita Maccapani Missoni, for Target, and the new Kardashian line for Sears. Watch for more and more designers to add "value" lines to their offerings, as this has become a popular-and lucrative-trend. So, get out there and explore all of the latest fashion trends! You may find the perfect piece to update your wardrobe and you might even save money some while you're at it!