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Hot, Hot Tools (for your Hair)

Ulta is one of those stores that I sometimes forget about. However, they always seem to have what I call "the in-between" products. Meaning, items I can't find at the local CVS or Rite-Aid and items that I don't want to pay the price Sephora is demanding. Ulta also has regular 20% off coupons which they offer while they run other sales (almost unheard of in retail).

Right now Ulta is offering all of their Hot Tools hair tools for 20% off plus they have a coupon for an additional 20% (Coupon Code 63184) off on top. Hot Tools is not the most sought after brand of hair tools however, they do heat up to a high temperature, offer options that only the really high-end hair tools offer (you know the ones I'm talking about, T3, CHI and other super expensive brands) like professional style cords, and in my experience they seem to last for quite a while.

Get 'em while they're hot!

Boots Made for Walkin'

One of my favorite membership sites is Ideeli. The only way to get access to Ideeli deals is to have a member invite you (you can use my link to sign up: www.ideeli.com/invite/) The registration is free and you get access to tons of designer goods for you, your man, your kid, and your home. Plus they have great travel deals every week.
Today they've got boots for crazy cheap. Here are some of my favorites:

Me Too - Suede Dalia: Reg. $139, sale $49.99

Boutique 9 - Beechia: Reg. $199, sale $54.99

Juicy Couture - Laura: Reg. $325, sale $119.99

Pour La Victoire - Laisha: Reg. $300, sale $99,99

Angry Shoppers Out and About

Every so often I'll see a story in the news that makes me smile. Since this site is dedicated to all the other Angry Shoppers out there I'd like to re-post this one from the Chicago Sun-Times:

"A shopper struck back at the man who tried to rob her in the parking lot of a Joliet Wal-Mart, driving after him and hitting him with her car before he got away, police said.

Joliet police Cmdr. Al Roechner said the woman had just finished putting groceries into her silver Pontiac about 10 p.m. at the store at 2424 W. Jefferson St. when Byron J. Adams, 31, of Joliet approached her and demanded her purse.

When she said she didn’t have one Adams took out a handgun, but the woman ignored him and started to drive away, Roechner said. The woman apparently got angry, though, and decided to chase after Adams with her car, Roechner said.

She succeeded in hitting him, but he was able to run away. He was unarmed when he was found nearby, and he did not require medical treatment, Roechner said. He was charged with armed robbery."

I absolutely believe that this woman was fiercely guarding her designer purse that she got at a 90% off sale. I might have run him over too! Lesson #1: Never a touch a woman's discounted purse.

Book Nook - What I'm Reading Now

So I really like books. But, unfortunately I don't always have time to find my own books so I read pretty much whatever my friends throw at me. Right now they're very much into the vampire and werewolf craze. So the latest series that I'm reading is the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward.
Ward puts a new spin on the vampire tale by creating a new back story for the vampire race complete with their own society, religion and rules. The vampires are also no threat to humans as they need to feed from other vampires in order to survive. However, the vampires still aren't safe. They're being hunted by an evil group of undead called The Lessening Society. But, the vampires fight back with a warrior group called the Black Dagger Brotherhood who hunts The Lessening Society in order to protect the vampire race. The Black Dagger Brotherhood is made up of a small group of large (6'7" at least), beautiful (as in model), deeply damaged (psychotic, celibate, burning hands, etc.) men. Each book focuses on one of it's member and their journey to love.
Right now I'm reading Book #5 - Lover Unbound. I'm completely enthralled in these books due, in no small part, to the hot and steamy romances between each of the vampires and their chosen woman. Can you hear me swooning?

Teenage Corner - Super SMASH

OK, so I personally don't have kids but I have lots of girlfriends that do (bless their saintly souls). However, one thing that all young girls have in common is the need to document their daily lives (why do you think they market Diaries almost exclusively to teenage girls?). At any rate, several of my friends complain that they're constantly missing common supplies like tape, or markers, etc. Here's a novel idea, get a SMASH kit for your unruly teenager. K&Co has created a great product that definitely appeals to the teenage girl's desire to document their lives in a customizable format. SMASH journals come in a variety of colors and have tons of accessories for your teenager to save all their small mementos or to keep a journal without being the same as everyone else. They're available at Michael's, Joann's or your local craft chain store.

Stella & Dot - Spot On

So, I guess I should forewarn you...I'm not a fan of the shopping party. Partly because I actually have to go somewhere and partly because once you get me there I'm inclined to buy far too much stuff (in other words I'm a home party sales consultant's dream). Plus these things just make me cranky because I'm generally thinking to myself (or at least muttering very quitely so as not interupt the highly fascinating sales presentation) that the stuff I'm seeing is either junk, overpriced or both. However, after that incredibly long preface, I've discovered a party I would willing go to and would happily buy too much stuff. Stella & Dot. They have fantasticly fun jewelry for both women and little girls at prices that I can tolerate. They also have sales on their website but, then you'd miss out on the vegetable platter and foamy punch.

Carlos Falchi Hits mark.

Carlos Falchi and mark. (Avon's baby sister) have teamed up to create a line inspired by Rio. There are some super cute earrings and purses that all have the Carlos Falchi tag (but not the $$$$). There are some good makeup items as well. I'm sort of hit and miss with mark. though. Sometimes they have some fantastic things at super low prices and others are just so-so. I usually really like their frangrances and earrings but their shoes and skin products I'd probably pass on.

Old is New Again!

OMG! If I have to keep re-doing my movie collection I think I might kill myself! ARRRGGHHHH! Fortunately Warner Bros. feels my pain. They have a new program called DVD2BLU where you can send in all of your Warner Bros. movies that you have on DVD and upgrade them to Blu-Ray for a $4.95 fee per movie. That's nicer than having to spend $20+ dollars to buy a new Blu-Ray movie for my Blu-Ray player when I already have it on DVD.

Body Shop Basket Case

The Body Shop is doing a fantastic Mother's Day deal...They're offering a gift basket for $5 and then anything you can fit inside of it for 50% off! I'm going right now....

$5 Fridays at eBay

eBay has this great new program called "$5 Fridays" where their daily deals are all $5. Today they have a cool things for young kids who want their own MP3 players but aren't quite old enough or responsible enough for and iPod. They're offering a Disney Mix Micro Music Player with a Music Card for $5.00 (and Free Shipping!). Hurry! These will be snapped up quick!

Also, if you're not on the e-mail list for eBay's Daily Deal you should be! They have fantastic deals every day.

New York & Co. Sale

Now through Mother's Day (5/9/10) you can get everything in the store and online 50% off its regular price. There's also a promo code for free shipping if you spend over $85. Use code 2503.

Bath and Body Tote

Bath and Body is running a great deal on a purchase with purchase item (purchase with purchase means you buy a set amount of product and you have the opportunity to purchase another item that is not regularly sold usually its value is more than the price its being offered at). When you buy $40 of product you have the opportunity to purchase a loaded tote bag for $20. The tote is valued at $100 due to all of the product that comes with it. Here's what you get:

- a full-size Shower Gel (10 oz.)

- Body Lotion (8 oz.)

- Fragrance Mist (8 oz.) in Orange Sapphire,

- Anti-Bacterial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap in Kitchen Lemon

- White Scentbug and eight extra refill pads

- Home Fragrance Oil in Caribbean Salsa (0.33 fl oz)

- Mentha Organics™ Sheer Lip Tint (0.5 oz.) in Just Blushed

- Blue gauze sponge

- Polka dot nail file

- Straw Tote.

Macy's Friends and Family

It's that time of year again for Macy's Friends and Family Sale. You can shop online and get 25% off of your purchase (EXCLUDES: Coach (online only), TAG Heuer (online only), cosmetics, fragrances, toys, baby gear, kids' shoes, Tempur-Pedic mattresses, gift registry kiosks, eSpot services, select licensed departments and special orders. Not valid with other passes or discount offers) and 10% off of electrics, personal care, floor care, electronics, furniture, mattresses and rugs. Use code MACYSFRIEND online. If you can't find a coupon to print online you can almost always find a store clerk who is willing to give you an extra one. Sale runs from April 28th - May 3rd, 2010. Happy shopping!

New York & Co. Sale

New York and Company has marked everything in its stores and on its site down by 50%. No code needed. You just need to purchase by Sunday, May 2nd. No additional coupons are valid during this sale.

Sam Edelman Shoes on HSN.com

Sam Edleman is one of my favorite shoe brands. It's higher-end (translation: lovely, lovely leather that leaves my feet blister free) and it's not TOOOOO expensive at its regular retail price (about $100 - $150). But, if I can get it for cheaper I'm a very happy girl. You can get a fantastic Sam Edelman flat today on HSN.com for $29.90 (that's 70% off of its regular price!). The shoe is patent leather and comes in black, navy and tortise shell. I'm getting them all!

Hot Mama!

Today Gilt.com is focusing on creating hot mamas! They share my philosophy that you can be chic and pregnant at the same time (not to mention frugal as well!). Here are some of the styles you can find from American Maternity:

You can also get some great deals on the ever popular Petunia Picklebottom diaper bags and accesories! But only if you hurry!

25% Off At Banana Republic

Banana Republic is having a sale today only (4/27/2010) to take 25% off of your entire order with the code BRSPECIAL. You also get free shipping if you purchase $100 or more. The only catch? It's online only.

Marc by Marc Jacobs at Bluefly

Bluefly is having a great sale on Marc by Marc Jacobs Handbags today. They start at $103 for the coated canvas models and go up to $257-$383 for the leather models. These will go super fast.

Gotham City Online

One of my favorite places to buy shoes is from Gotham City Online. They have all the high-end brands (as discussed before, no plastic cells for this girl's feet) and they have SUPER cheap shipping ($4.99 for your entire order even if it's 20 pairs of shoes). Gotham City Online also has 2 eBay seller ID's (Gotham City Online and Gotham Exchange). Shipping is more expensive ($9.99 for your first pair and $4.99 for each additional pair you buy from the same ID) but you can usually find the same shoes that Gotham has on their home site on their eBay alternatives. So do your math girls! One word of caution, Gotham does not pay for return shipping. Shipping on shoe boxes (especially tall boots) can be expensive so know what you're buying before you buy it.