My "Gilty" Pleasures

A true (and aspiring) diva, loves a little luxury every now and then.  But high- end fashion and home decor isn't something you have to ooh and ahh at in a magazine anymore. 

Splurge on designer shoes, clothes, accessories and home furnishings at great bargain websites like Gilt, Beyond the Rack, and Bluefly.

With these sites, you can get the fun of flash sales, designer digs at a discount AND earn frequent flyer miles for each dollar you spend through your favorite online shopping program.  Gilt and Beyond the Rack also have rewards programs that help you earn money towards future purchases when you sign up for membership and share with your friends.

You'll be several miles closer to your next vacation, keep a little extra coin in your pocket and you'll look great to boot! (Pun intended... I love stylish designer boots!) You're welcome!

Aadvantage eshopping
Gilt: 2 miles/$
Bluefly: 4 miles/$
Beyond the Rack: 1 mile/$

US Airways Storefront
Gilt: 1 miles/$
Bluefly: 3 miles/$
Beyond the Rack: 1 mile/$

Delta SkyMiles Shopping
Gilt: 1 miles/$
Bluefly: 3 miles/$
Beyond the Rack: 1 mile/$

Great miles for good deals...

It seems that everywhere you turn nowadays there's a deal to be had.  Deals are advertised online, in print, and on television. You have livingsocial, buywithme,  groupon, jasmere, dealfind, travelzoo, beyondtherack, and countless other deal websites that boast savings of 70-90% off everything from fancy restaurants to designer apparel and accessories.  Loving deals the way I do, of course I have signed up with all of the previously mentioned deal sites and then some.  However, I have to admit that I'm a bit partial to Lifesta, Groupon, and beyondtherack.  

Here's why (pay close attention - mileage alert).  Beyond the Rack offers great deals on designer and high end products and you can get 3 miles per dollar with AAdvantage eshopping.  Lifesta allows you to buy deals and sell back deals you won't use.  Plus, you get 2 miles per dollar spent with US Airways Dividend Miles Shopping Mall.  Not only does Groupon offer multiple deals that give you several days to take advantage of the discounted rates, you can earn 8 miles per dollar spent on AAdvantage eshopping and 4 miles per dollar with US Airways Dividend Miles Shopping Mall.   

Not long ago, I purchased a Groupon deal for an executive one-bedroom suite at the pricey Gaylord National Harbor hotel in Maryland that earned me 1,192 miles. So, I banked a great deal, on a great hotel, and I fattened my mileage Aadvantage account. Winning!

In these tight economic times, we're all looking for ways to stretch a dollar.  These sites offer great deals and some allow you to earn miles.  Be sure to check your favorite frequent mileage program's online shopping site and see if and which deal sites allow you to earn miles while you save money.  Can't beat it.