What to do? Shop smarter. These sites find the best bargains on whatever you’re shopping for:

Looking for something specific? Type in an item in the search box or choose from the categories at Smarter.com . This “e-mall” scours thousands of stores for the best deals.

Tired of finding out about sales at your favorite stores when it’s too late? Select your favorite brands and sizes and Shop It To Me Apparel will send you a daily or weekly e-mail summary of which new items go on sale in your size.

Rue La La , an invitation-only online destination, hosts private sales from favorite high-end retailers, each open for just a brief window of time. While you have to act fast on these deals, the savings can be substantial.

(Source: Thepinkbook.com)