It can be tempting to buy designer off-price (at outlet or sites like Gilt Group, The Outnet, etc) for the sake of the elite brand name. Make sure you treat this investment like all purchases: that you have a strategy for your buy. Personally I use designer off-price to add additional colors of an item I love and use frequently and/or in brands I'm curious to try but not ready to pay full-price (that's Balenciaga Speed Sneakers for me). LTKshoecrush LTKGiftGuide LTKitbag