hey chrystalline,
if i recall correctly from the other dior thread on the outlet stores, someone mentioned an outlet store in oxford. it's probably one of those large malls in the middle of nowhere. i remember going to one (where they had ck there) a few years back, but i have absolutely no idea where that was.
i do know there's a mulberry outlet where their factory is.
oh, us non-us girls, there's a website i just remembered from browsing the bluefly site, bluefly recommended using access usa -
Mail Forwarding Leader - Your Very Own U.S. Mailing Address - Mailforwarding for international mailing (if one doesn't have a US address and require one for forwarded purposes). i've not tried it before but i've tried shopgopher -
ShopGopher — At your service 24/7 — Your very own personal shopper - and they've been really efficient (though the 10% commission is kinda hefty).
most of the time i just get my friend in NY to collect my items for me and have him mail it out to me here in the UK.