Weekend Warriors: Last-Minute Summer Sales

(http://v2 NULL.singlemindedwomen NULL.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/christianlouboutinminibout NULL.jpg)The bad news? Summer is grinding to a halt. The good news? Every boutique under the (about-to-hibernate) sun is offering major discounts. This week Single Minded Women (http://www NULL.singlemindedwomen NULL.com/) has rounded up the best bargains on the Web, from hot beauty deals (http://www NULL.singlemindedwomen NULL.com/fullArticle NULL.aspx?id=329) to designer fashion discounts. Happy bargain hunting! Oh, and to get you in the fall state of mind, don’t miss this week’s Your Looks feature, Fall’s New Beauty Buys, your cheat sheet to fall ’08′s hair and makeup trends.

To Base: Napoleon Perdis Camera Finish Powder Foundation (http://www NULL.sephora NULL.com/browse/product NULL.jhtml?id=P186530&categoryId=C10214&shouldPaginate=true)(orig. $40, now $10) is perfect for close-ups!

To Bat: Plump those lashes with L’Oreal’s Double Extend Lash Extender and Mascara (http://www NULL.drugstore NULL.com/) (40% off for $5.87).

To Frock: Snatch up Susana Monaco’s vampy red Claudette Dress (http://www NULL.blissworld NULL.com/product/bliss+blowout+sale/susana+monaco+claudette+dress NULL.do?filterby=&sortby=null&asc=false&finder=null)(orig. $165, now $115) on sale at Blissworld.com – sale ends tomorrow, 8/24! Another worthy steal is Ann Taylor LOFT’s Sleeveless Cowl Neck Dress (http://www NULL.anntaylorloft NULL.com) (orig. $79, now $49.99); the rich jade hue is just right for autumn.

To Denim: Rock the high-waisted/wide-legged trend in Rich & Skinny’s Bettie jean (http://shop NULL.nordstrom NULL.com/) (orig. $198, now $117.90), or opt for a more slimming fit with Not Your Daughter’s Jeans Tummy Tuck Palazzo Stretch Pants (http://shop NULL.nordstrom NULL.com/)(orig. $108, now $71.90).

To Trench: ASOS’s Lightweight Belted Cotton Mac (http://www NULL.asos NULL.com/Kate-Moss/Asos/Asos-Lightweight-Belted-Cotton-Mac/Prod/pgeproduct NULL.aspx?iid=222742&cid=2110&clr=Stone&sh=0) (orig. $74.40, now $46.50) is a chic classic made for channeling Audrey Hepburn.

To Fantasy: These ultra-glam Christian Louboutin Mini Bout Pumps (http://www NULL.net-a-porter NULL.com/product/27351) (orig. $730, now $547.50) may still be pricey, but no one would blame you for splurging. Plus, you can score an extra 20% off when you use the code SUMMER at checkout by August 31st. Watch your back, Carrie Bradshaw.

-Erin Donnelly, Your Looks Editor