It's the most wonderful time of the year! People always ask us for tips on how to find the latest fashions at prices that won't break their bank. Our usual response: pay a visit to a luxury or designer boutique. In case you think we misunderstood the question, we didn't. We don't expect you to actually buy anything at said luxury boutique (buying shoes at $495 a pop will inevitably lead us to declare bankruptcy within a month). The point of your visit is to get inspiration and a good understanding of what the trends of the season are so that when you head to a more affordable retailer, you'll have a better idea of what you should be shopping for. However, there are a few key times a year when we actually condone buying fashions at luxury boutiques and one of those times is now! It's sale season at some of our favorite online luxury boutiques and we couldn't be happier. When else could we buy a Phillip Lim dress or a pair of Fendi flats at 58% off? Retailers like Eluxury, Net-a-Porter, Shop Intuition, and even Holt Renfrew are offering summer reductions of up to 70% off. With prices this low, retailers are rewriting the definition of "affordable luxury".