Gilt Groupe is having yet another Orla Kiely handbag sample sale Friday — August 6, 2010. It’s been a few months since they had Orla Kiely handbags. And if all the previous sales are any prediction, you have about two minutes to log in and complete your purchase before the entire sale has a “sold out” banner across it. ;) The preview says there will be totes, canvas handbags and zip wallets. I’m hoping for the pear or stem prints!

Gilt Groupe boutique deals usually sell out early, so if you’re not a Gilt user, make sure to sign up before the sale starts! You need an invitation code to shop at Gilt Groupe, get one here. You should follow the Frugal Bon Vivant on twitter, here, and I’ll send out a reminder tweet before the sale starts next week! Find out more about online sample sales.

Other Gilt Groupe Sales:

• Adidas Golf – Gilt Man starts August 5
• Sam Edelman – Gilt starts August 7

Gilt Groupe is having a She Hit Pause Studios sample sale today — Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 9am PST! I’m a huge fan of his artwork, and the prices on his website are great, so expecting some steals in this sale.

She Hit Pause is Matt Schwartz, who has been photographing his version of the pin-up girl for the past 10 years, snapping them with a Polaroid camera then transferring the image onto watercolor paper. The result is a body of dreamlike work whose sun-faded colors make you wonder if it’s a picture or your own hazy, half-recalled memory. All pictures come framed.

You need an invitation code to shop at Gilt Groupe, get one here or learn more about online sample sales.

Gilt Groupe is having another Orla Kiely stationery sample sale tomorrow — Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 9am PST! It’s been about three months since Gilt had an Orla Kiely sale, so Orla fans prepare! :)

You need an invitation code to shop at Gilt Groupe, get one here.

Gilt Groupe is having a Converse shoes sample sale today — Friday, June 4, 2010 at 9am PST! I’ve only seen Converse shoes in the men’s/kid’s sample sale sections at Gilt, so this should be a good sale. The preview shows: lows, highs, (with sequins and studs), slip ons, and Jack Purcells.

You need an invitation code to shop at Gilt Groupe, get one here.

Other Upcoming Gilt Groupe Sales:

• Victorinox @ Gilt Man – ends June 7
• Frette @ Gilt Groupe – June 4

Gilt Groupe is having a home final sale today — Friday, May 21, 2010 at 9am PST! It seems to be final sale week around the online sample sale sites! From the preview, highlights include: Jonathon Adler, Designers Guild, and kate spade paper, but there will be 34 brands total! As usual, final sale items go quick, so no messing around!

You need an invitation code to shop at Gilt Groupe, get one here.

Other Upcoming Gilt Groupe Sales:

• Cannondale & Pearl Izuma @ Gilt Man – May 21
• Free People @ Gilt Groupe – May 21

Gilt Groupe is finally having another Wallcandy sample sale today — Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 9am PST! I love Wallcandy products (reusable wall stickers and wall art). As usual, they’re listing it as a “children’s sale” since it’s mainly whimsical wall decor, but they usually throw in a few slightly more grown up pieces as well. Last time I snagged the chalkdots and ended up using them as a menu board in my kitchen. <3

You need an invitation code to shop at Gilt Groupe, get one here.

Other Upcoming Gilt Groupe Sales:

• Puma @ Gilt Man – May 19
• Cuisinart @ Gilt Groupe – May 19

Gilt Groupe is helping Threadless celebrate their 10th anniversary by having a sample sale of best-sellers. The Sale starts today — Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 9am PST! The bad news? The sale is only for men’s and boys’ styles! Boo Gilt Groupe, boo!

You need an invitation code to shop at Gilt Groupe, get one here.

Other Upcoming Gilt Groupe Sales:

• K-Swiss @ Gilt Man – ends May 4
• Seven for All Mankind @ Gilt Groupe – May 6

Gilt Groupe is having a SIGG water bottle sample today — Earth Day!  Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 9am PST! There should be quite a few different styles and colors available. Gilt is also donating 5% of their Earth Day profits.

You need an invitation code to shop at Gilt Groupe, get one here.

Other Upcoming Gilt Groupe Sales:

• Mountain Hardwear & Icebreaker @ Gilt Man – April 23
• Loomstate @ Gilt Groupe – April 22

Gilt Groupe is having a Lonely Planet travel guide book sample sale. Looks like Lonely Planet spotted the Luxe City Guides sample sales and wanted in on the action! The sale starts today, Friday — April 2, 2010 at 9am PST! From the looks of the preview there should be a big selection of books: country guides, city guides, coffee table books etc. on five continents, from India and Ireland to Paris and New York, including the Encounter series pocket-size guides. When I was in Madrid, I was lucky to find a Madrid Encounter guide at a used bookstore for a few Euros which came in really handy during my stay.

Reminder: Gilt usually has great prices, but with books especially, I always check the price on Amazon first (which also has free shipping on $25 orders). You need an invitation code to shop at Gilt Groupe, get one here.

Other Upcoming Gilt Groupe Sales:

• Peugeot & Swissmar @ Gilt Man – April 5
• kate spade accessories @ Gilt Groupe – April 5

Gilt Groupe is having a Diesel shoes (men’s & women’s) and handbag sample sale today — Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 9am PST! Diesel shoes have been at Rue La La a few times, but this is a first for Gilt. From the looks of the preview there should be heels, flats, totes, and sneakers. I’m hoping to snag some sneakers. :) Reminder: just because it’s a sample sale doesn’t mean the prices are amazing! Although Gilt generally does a great job with pricing their sample sale, I like to double check the price in Google Product Search before checking out if it’s a product I’m not really familiar with.

You need an invitation code to shop at Gilt Groupe, get one here.

Other Upcoming Gilt Groupe Sales:

• Converse @ Gilt Man – April 1
• Splendid @ Gilt Groupe – April 1