Ask A Los Angeles Expert: Tips On Finding Deals Shopping Online
With so many publicized "deals" and promotions on the Internet blasting in your face every time you click a new link, it can be overwhelming shopping online and finding an actual deal. Let Los Angeles fashion expert and stylist Ali Levine give you some tips for finding bargains online.
Ali Levine
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As tinsel town's go-to style and shopping expert, it is no wonder Los Angeles celebrity stylist Ali Levine is in the "favorites" on the phones of Hollywood's most sought-after starlets. Known for her savvy fashion expertise, which has been featured in USA Today, The New York Times and Examiner.com, Levine is a connoisseur in seeking and discovering the best online shopping deals.
Look Early, Buy Late
"It is a well-known fact that collections usually arrive to retailers a few weeks before the current season and remain in-store for a three-month period," says Levine. "Buying your items closer to the end of the three-month period is when you will benefit from the deepest discounts from online retailers and you will still be on trend and in season. After all, arriving late to a party isn't always a bad thing, if you make an appearance!"
App For That
Levine is an advocate of using shopping deal apps including ShopSavvy, RetailMeNot and GottaDeal. You can easily set up notification preferences to be notified of relevant deals in your area. In addition, these sites offer coupons, alert you to daily deals and will expand your fashion horizon as you may find a new favorite retailer to add to your must-shop list.
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Comparative Shopping
"Compare, compare, compare! Consumers should always compare pricing for the items that they are purchasing," continues Levine. "Most of the apps that are on the market will allow you to compare pricing upfront, so you can see the best deal clearly."
Find It Fast
Levine advises using Price Grabber. "No one wants to take the time shopping and comparing their favorite items in the stores. Price Grabber allows you to input one item you are wanting and will find you multiple stores, as well as the best price.
