This week's top fashion web sales: clever spring shopping

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Refer to the Outnet for spring looks without the spring price tag. Plus: Valentine's Day boutiques, fashion books, and much more.

The Outnet

Spring season is upon us but after all the January sales shopping, the new season's prices seem a bit steep. Enter the Outnet: the discount designer portal has compiled pieces from its archive according to some of the biggest trends for spring from harem pants to sleeveless jackets and mid-heeled shoes.

http://www.theoutnet.com

Net-à-Porter

The Outnet's sister site is giving away an online shopping spree worth $25,000 in celebration of its one millionth order.

http://www.net-a-porter.com

Gilt

The sample sale site doesn't only host designer boutiques (Jil Sander, Badgley Mischka, Judith Leiber) this week but also one for fashion-inspired books from publisher Assouline - highlights are Hidden Underneath: A History of Lingerie or Dolce Vita Style, a chronicle of Rome's flamboyant 1950s. Valentine's Day-themed sales include lingerie by Kiki de Montparnasse and chocolates from Vosges Haut Chocolat and Knipschildt Chocolatier.

http://www.gilt.com

Ideeli

More intimates can be found from La Fee Verte at Ideeli as well as outer- and active wear by Calvin Klein - a subtle suggestion to lose the remaining holiday weight before slipping on the sweet next-to-nothings?

http://www.ideeli.com

Rue La La

Ready-to-wear Valentino goes on sale here February 1. Plus: Elle magazine (US) has curated an entire boutique dedicated to Valentine's Day, featuring La Perla lingerie, chocolates, jewelry and champagne - opens February 4.

http://www.ruelala.com

Row Nine

The site is all about lovers this week, hosting nothing but Valentine's Day-themed boutiques. Jewelry by Tiffany & Co. becomes available February 1.

http://www.rownine.com

Shopbop

Leather jackets in all shapes and sizes - from blazers and motorcycle jackets to hooded, draped, and wrapped styles - are the highlight of Shopbop's sale section this week.

http://www.shopbop.com