This week's top fashion web sales: Jimmy Choo, Christian Lacroix, Burberry

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With January's thankless position as the 'sobering' month after the holidays, what could put more fun into this cold period than some discounted outerwear shopping?

Shopbop

Outerwear is Shopbop's sale spotlight of the week and includes items by Thakoon, Derek Lam, and Diane von Furstenberg.

http://www.shopbop.com

Beyond the Rack

For some early spring shopping, check out the site's boutique of Yumi dresses, opening January 4. Beyond the Rack also launches a watch sale on the same day, which features playful and colorful styles by brands including TKO and Betty Boop.

http://www.beyondtherack.com

Rue La La

With sales by Galliano, Vera Wang and Ferré all lined up for this week, the sample sale site is staying true to its high fashion roots. For the more urbanite shoppers, denim brand William Rast is opening both for men and women on January 7.

http://www.ruelala.com

Gilt

Rue La La is maybe only topped by Gilt this week, which boasts sales of designer labels including Zac Posen, Paul & Joe, Ferragamo, Lutz & Patmos, and bankrupt fashion house Christian Lacroix.

http://www.gilt.com

Ideeli

With sales by L.A.M.B (Gwen Stefani's fashion label) and Jessica Simpson, Ideeli is focusing on celebrity clothing lines this week. Other boutiques include Tommy Hilfiger and London Fog.

http://www.ideeli.com

Editor's Closet

The site is still holding its end-of-year 'blowout sale' with all discounted items grouped into categories including sunglasses, watches, and handbags.

http://www.editorscloset.com

Asos

Same goes for online retailer asos.com: its general sale is still going strong, with all lines - including jewelry, maternity wear, and beauty products - selling for up to 50 percent less.

http://www.asos.com

MyTheresa

The site's pre-winter sale has pieces by Marni, Miu Miu, Halston, Proenza Schouler, and Burberry going for half their original prices.

http://www.mytheresa.com

Row Nine

Accessories galore at Row Nine: the site opens a Furla handbag sale on January 4 and a Alexander McQueen eyewear boutique the following day.

http://www.rownine.com

The Outnet

Preen, Antik Batik, and Jimmy Choo are all selling at half their prices at Net-à-Porter's discount sister site. Plus: Oscar de la Renta dresses at 65 percent off and a Christian Louboutin bag at the Dutch auction 'Going, going, gone' on January 6.

http://www.theoutnet.com