It has finally started. After waiting for months on end (and seeing those in the US enjoy first pickings), Net-A-Porter has just kicked off their international sale with discounts of up to 50% off.

Perhaps wanting to cut to the chase in this soft economy, you’ll find loads of great discounts on bags, tech covers and cases, SLGs and jewellery. I could go on and on and list out all my favourites, but because this sale would be over before I’m done with the post proper, here’s a quick listing on what you should be considering from the sale this time round.

First up, any Alexander McQueen clutch (or clutches if you can afford a pair) which are going for between 30% and 40% off. The one above, with studs forming a honeycomb pattern was GBP1160, now 40% off and going for GBP696, or around SGD1400 and quite the steal. Or check out the rest of the clutches on sale, from the likes of Bottega Veneta, Burberry Prorsum and Kenzo.

Moving along, the sequinned and lizard-trimmed evening number from Miu Miu, also on 40% and now priced at GBP639. There’s also the Blaze from Burberry Prorsum at 50% off, along with choice pieces from Maiyet, The Row and Victoria Beckham at deep discounts.

If you don’t want to spend so much, and are looking to get yourself a case for your phone or your gadget, there’s the Katie Bunny iPhone5 Case from Marc by Marc Jacobs that’s now GBP28. Or maybe the sublime leather iPad sleeve from Saint Laurent, now GBP168 from GBP240 originally.

Other bits and bobs include earrings from Marni or a keyring from Karl Lagerfeld, all going for a steal that will make great birthday gifts. Do what I do; stock up now and gift them when the time comes. The recipient gets something nice and you don’t have to panic last minute either.

One more thing before I go. Arty rings from YSL. 30% off now. Go!

Images: Net-A-Porter