Beauty.com Freebie

Now when you spend $10 or more you get a free full-size LaVanilla Lavender lip shine and a mini LaVanilla Blackberry perfume. I actually own the Blackberry perfume and it’s AWESOME! Offer expires February 16^th.

Brand Name Band Wagon

Rock n Republic Berlin Skinny Jeans for Kohl's $80

Rock n Republic Dip Dyed Dolman Top $36

Rock n Republic Twill Embellished Blazer $90

Rock n Republic Feather Racerback Tank $36

Rock n Republic Foil Top $52

Rock n Republic Platform Heels $74.99

Rock n Republic Platform Wedges $74.99

Kohl’s is now jumping on the brand name band wagon and following Target's lead. Rock and Republic Jeans is set to debut it’s lower price collection at Kohl’s on February 15^th. However, if you’re one of their MVC’s (Most Valuable Customer) you can have access to it now. There is a full line for women including their signature jeans as well as tops, dresses, and blazers. Men have access to a more limited selection of shirts, jeans, and jackets. However, there is also a shoe line for both men and women. Prices are more reasonable than the high-end designer collection but, jeans are still going to run around $80. I’ve included a small taste of the collection. Get them before they’re gone!

The Way to a Man's Heart

My mother always said that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. The old adage definitely proves to be true during any major holiday, especially on Valentine's Day (for all you forgetful people out there it's in less than 2 weeks away). I always want to send my husband something he'll actually like but, most of the options out there are floral arrangements or something pink. That would definitely be something he wouldn't like! Mrs. Field's cookies is running a special (15% off!) for the next 2 days on cookie arrangements for Valentine's Day. Run over to Mrs. Field's and send your guy something he'll really like too. No coded needed.

Travel Cheap with Travel Zoo

Travel Zoo is a great site to find interesting travel options for super cheap. You can find trips that are all-inclusive (air, hotel, meals) for one very low price to exotic locales. Right now you can get an escorted trip to Cuba for $1899 per person (http://www.travelzoo.com/top20/70762302-1180996/), a room at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for $79 that includes upgrades and cocktails (http://www.travelzoo.com/top20/70762302-1180330/) or an all-inclusive Cabo getaway with air for $649 per person (http://www.travelzoo.com/top20/70762302-1180664/). These deals won't last. Go get your travel on!

Ping Shark Update

Dreamhost Coupon

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.

Lazy Cleaning Strategies

So I have an admission. I'm a complete sucker for gadgets. Especially gadgets that will make my life more organized or help me do household chores faster. I'm usually disappointed with stuff because I think they should magically do things for me and it turns out I actually have to use the gadget for it to work. That's why I like gadgets that work on the osmosis theory (in other words things that work without me standing there and holding it). One of my favorite brands if Joy Magano on HSN. Here are my favorites:

1. Huggable Hangers: These are velvet flocked hangers that are available in both shirt and pant hangers. They're great because they're thin so you can fit more in your closet, the flocking actually works to keep your clothes on the hangers even when you're digging through your closet, and they're great for your "line dry" items as you can put wet clothes on them and you won't get those crazy hanger bumps in the shoudlers of your shirts. PLUS they come in a ton of colors so you can pick your favorite and have a closet that completely matches.



2. Steam Cleaner: This thing is MAGIC! I'll leave something hanging on my towel bar and just put this thing underneath it and when I come back a few minutes later my clothes are completely wrinkle free. I guess if you're more of a go-getter you can actually change the heads for different fabrics and then run the steamer over your item but, like I said earlier...osmosis.



Plus- today's special bonus on HSN is free shipping on all Joy Magano items. In HSN terms that's pretty huge.

PiperLime Sandals Sale

PiperLime is offering an additional 20% off of all sandals today. Use the coupon code SWEET at check out.

Friends and Family at The Loft

It's that time again! Friends and Family sale at The Loft. Use coupon code FRIENDS to get an additional 30% off of your purchase. Offer is good until 4/25/10.

Happy Earth Day Baby!

So, in scouring the internet today I've come across a ton of eco-friendly stuff in honor of Earth Day. I'm all about recycling and taking care of the earth except for the Greenies insistance that I wear plastic on feet. I don't know about you but putting my feet into sweat-inducing, blister-making little cells makes me lose my mind. However, there are tons of items that are earth-friendly that also make me happy. For instance, on Gilt today they have a whole range of earth-friendly items from totes and clothes to baby gear. It seems like I'm constantly buying baby gifts so why not buy something earth-friendly and cute (not to mention cheap!). 3 Sprouts is offering the following on Gilt today:

Or you can give an organic shout-out to your home town with Maptote Onsies:

Or you can give baby their first bio-degradeable water bottle from SIGG:

Tart Clothes

OK, so I was aware of the make-up line Tarte but I have never heard of Tart Clothes until today. Apparently I was seriously missing out. Ideeli has this line on their site today and I think I just went into a shopping coma (too much stuff, not enough money....) At any rate, prices are reasonable: Tops start at $22 and dresses at $45. Here's a small sample:

Jeans for Real Girls

OK...I don't know about you but, I'm a curvy girl (translation: larger than a size 2) and I have a hard time finding jeans that are both fashionable and decently priced. I know I can always opt for the Old Navy specials but, when I walk through Nordstroms or some other high-end store and see the $300 pair of whatever happens to be the hot denim this week I wish I could find my size in them. But, I have found options!

1. KUT from the KLOTH jeans: These are actually carried almost exclusively at Nordstrom's (you can also find them online at Nordstoms.com). These jeans are fantastic! They're super cute and you can usually find them on sale for $59. They even have versions that have the button-flap back pockets just like their more expensive, fancier-named siblings.

2. My True Fit website: This website is, in a word, AWESOME! However, one word of caution; for it to work correctly you actually have to measure yourself and then use your ACTUAL measurements. If you're like me, I was horrified and couldn't eat anything greasy or fatty for several days (OK, several minutes but that's just semantics). At any rate, after you're done measuring yourself the site has this nifty calculator that goes through all of its brands and finds not only the best brands for you but also the correct size for you. It will also give you recommendations on what the fit would be like if you went up or down a size (this would be for you girls who believe that the general public can actually see the size of your clothes with their x-ray vision). This site specializes in girls like me who want the designer jeans but in real girl sizes. But, this option isn't as good as the option above as you will pay with an arm (and probably a leg too) on this website.

3. Not Your Daughter's Jeans & Jag Jeans: These are still pretty good choices if you're desperate for some new jeans that have a zipper longer than 1 inch but that also doesn't go up to your belly-button. Almost all versions of both of these lines have quite of bit of spandex in them so they're pretty stretchy. But, each one addresses different problem areas. The Jag line focuses on lifting and tightening the butt (in other words, no more pancake butt). Not Your Daughter's Jeans is more concerned with tummy rolls then with your butt. It has a nice panel in most of its jeans that are tummy tamers. However, due to the fact that these are both pretty spandexy lines that are designed to suck in your trouble spots, if you get a size that is smaller than your correct size you will have a sizeable muffin-top. You can find Not Your Daughter's Jeans at Nordstroms and Macy's and Jag Jeans can be found at Nordstroms, Macy's and HSN.

Vera Wang Lavendar Label

Gilt.com has a fantastic sale today on Vera Wang Lavendar Label. Her Lavendar Label is one of her more "affordable" brands but in these troubled times who can pay $200 for a cardigan? Anyway, there are several pieces priced at $80 or below and a lot of them are basic pieces (like this scrumptious cardigan at $78) that you'll get to use tons of times!

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