Your Brows are Going to Benefit!

Benefit Cosmetics always comes up with great add-on makeup (by add-on I mean super great items that aren't basics like foundation, eyeshadow, lipstick). I don't prefer their basic cosmetic lines but, I do love their items like Hula Bronzer, Boi-ing Concealer, and Dandelion Face Brightening powder. I could go without these items but, they add a great natural quality to my makeup. At any rate, they've done it again with their new shade of High Brow pencil in Glow. I'm always looking for the perfect way to highlight my brows (when done correctly it makes my eyes seem brighter and less squinty) and this is an easy and smudge proof way to do it. Plus, at $20 and the idea of a little goes a long way this is an item that won't break the bank either. This item is definitely going into my must-have makeup bag.

Repay your School by Shopping - Upromise!

If you haven't heard of Upromise now is the time to find about it. Upromise is a great way to pay back a little more of your school loans by doing the things you do every day like going out to eat, getting gas, buying groceries and shopping online. It's free to set up an account and all you have to do is register your rewards cards and credit cards that you use to shop and not only will you get points when you shop at your favorite retailers through the Upromise website you'll also get points when you're tooling around doing your everyday tasks out in the real world. Upromise keeps track of your earnings for a full quarter (that's 3 months in regular person speak) and then will either pay off your current loan or put the money into a college savings account for you or your children (or future children for you super planners). You can also pool accounts with your friends and family and get them to help you pay off your loans by shopping! It's like earning money on your money (and your friends and family's money)!

Drink Up!

Francis Coppola Petite Sirah

BevMo has it's annual 5 cent wine sale going on now. BevMo can really make you look like a wine connoisseur (even if you're not!) by categorizing their wines by critics ratings. So you can buy really great brands to take over to your wine snob friend's house and not be worried that the bottle will sit in the back of their wine cellar gathering dust and turning to vinegar.  Plus, you can order online!

20% off on Philosophy at Drugstore.com

Take care of your best asset, your skin. Now, get 20% off on all Philosophy products at Drugstore.com now while supplies last. Philosophy offers a range of products that moisturize skin to keep it looking young and fresh. Their products also reduce the harsh dyes and perfumes that are found in other skin care lines. If you have sensitive skin and are worried that using a moisturizer will cause break-outs worry no more! Take it from a girl with acne-prone skin, Philosophy is gentle and won't mess with your skin.

Crazy Sale on Sweaters at Ann Taylor Loft

So, if you shop like I do, you know that a sweater at Ann Taylor Loft can run $50 or more. Right now the Loft is having a sale on their sale sweaters (meaning they've further reduced all of their sale sweaters). Some are as low as $14.88 and include some great basic pieces that will fill in several of your wardrobe gaps. Happy Shopping!

Urban Decay - Great Deals!

Sparkling Body Powder $9 (Reg. $29)

Glide On Eyeliner $12 (Reg. $34)

Haute Look (a member's only site) is having a 2 day sale on a selection of Urban Decay cosmetics. Some of the best deals they have is on a 24/7 Glide On Shadow Pencil Set for $12 and Sparkling Body Powder for $9. If you're not already a member, click on the title link for an invite.

Citizens of Humanity Denim Deal

Avendon Slick Skinny $109 (Reg $209)

Amber Bootcut $99 (Reg $198)

Haute Look (a members only site) is having a 2 day sale on Citizens of Humanity Denim. Go now before they're all sold out in your size. Use the title link to get an invite if you're not already a member. I've included a small sampling of what they're selling.

Old Navy Savings

Women's Cap Sleeve Dress 24.94

Women's Chambray Shirt: $26.94

For one more day you can get 25% off (or 30% if you use your Old Navy credit card) on your entire purchase. Old Navy always has great stuff on sale that can be used for the current season and beyond as well as new trends to update your tired, old wardrobe. Here are a few of my favorites from their current "IT" list.

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.