Friends and Family Welcome at Urban Decay

Roller Girl Palette $13.00

Urban Decay is throwing its semi-annual Friends and Family sale. Right now get 20% off of everything (yes they even mean sale items and value kits). Use code FFSPRING12 at checkout. The sale items will go super fast so hurry on over!

Super Sale at Drugstore.com

Hurry over to Drugstore.com! Right now you can get 20% off anything in their beauty section. That includes great brands like Philosophy, Biolage, CHI, Conair, and Neutrogena. They also have a range of items that you can't find at your local drugstore such as the professional line of L'Oreal hair products (these things are awesome and blow your super-expensive hair treatments out of the water!). This sale won't last long and will be a great time to stock up on all those things that you need but didn't want to pay full price for!

The Limited Fashion Frenzy

Tonight at 5pm in your time zone take 50% off of EVERYTHING at The Limited online using code FRENZY. This offer is also good in stores. Remember not valid on markdowns, previously purchased merchandise and eloquii.com. Happy Shopping!

Leap Over to the Body Shop

Seems like everyone is have a Leap Day sale of some kind. But not everyone is having a sale on top of a sale. The regular Body Shop sale is Buy One Get One 50%, Buy Two Get One Free, or Buy Three Get Two Free. That's a pretty good deal on it's own. Now throw in getting an additional 29% with the code LEAPYEAR its an even better deal and one you can't pass up.

New Color Collection at MAC

It's rare that I like whatever current color collection that MAC is pushing out every other week. It's usually one or two real-world colors and the rest are off-beat colors that are more suited to a fashion runway or being used as a teeny, tiny accent color. And, at MAC prices, buying a whole pot of color you either can't use or use very little isn't super cost effective.

I feel entirely different about their current collection called Chenman. It's lots pinks and blues that are very appropriate for everyday use. The pieces I particularly like are the blue nail polish (a great color for the Spring and Summer seasons), the Supersweet Mineralize eye shadow, and the Beauty Powder.

TOMS Shoes Look Alikes (for way cheaper!)

I love the TOMS brand shoes. They're comfy, pretty utilitarian, and in a homey kind of way also cute. Plus the philosophy behind the company warms my cold, cold heart. For every pair of TOMS shoes you buy, the company donates a free pair of TOMS to an underprivledged child. However, at $43.95 for the classic version and $53.95 for the glitter version my wallet sometimes aches after my well-intentioned purchase.

Haute Look has stepped in to ease my aching wallet. Today they have Groove slips on which are a pretty good knock-off of the TOMS style shoe in the great easy colors I love plus they're under $20 a pair. I'll continue to buy my basic colors in the actual TOMS brand but for the fun, off-beat ones, I think I'll save some extra money for my bleeding gas tank!

Groove Canvas Slip on $17

Groove Glitter Slip on $18

Coach Factory Online Sale

The Coach Factory is having ANOTHER online sale. I expect prices to drop even further since this is the 3rd sale in last few weeks. Usually these sales only happen once every other month. I think the Coach Factory is getting ready to open their own online store that's permanent. I could be wrong but, I think this where its headed.

Updating Your Shoe Wardrobe

Shoes are a pretty important accessory. Every season requires a new type of shoe. For example, you're not going to wear sandals when it's snowing. But that's an easy example. Here's a better one: you're not going to wear open toe pumps to work if it's going to rain. You would wear boots or high-heeled booties right? But season doesn't dictate everything about your shoe wardrobe. Your shoes also have to match your personal style and vibe. A girly-girl who wears dresses and skirts won't be buying lug-soled anything as it'll look a little out of place with her super sweet dresses. So how do you get an extensive shoe wardrobe to fit all of your needs?

Every season I take a look at my shoe collection and try to figure out what I need to fill in the gaps for the upcoming season. By that, I mean what's new and cool that I don't already have and shoes I need to either fix or replace due to wear and damage (IDEA: If you don't have a cobbler that you trust find one STAT). Taking the time to do this every 3-4 months means I have a pretty good idea of what I need when I'm out shopping or surfing the net for sales. Having a mental list like this will also cut down on buying shoes that I may wear once or twice but, really don't fit into my wardrobe style and needs. Also, it's easier to stand in your closet matching up shoes and outfits rather than try to figure it out when you're out shopping if a certain pair of shoes will fit into your wardrobe. Finally, if you know what you're looking for you can make sure you're spending your dollars wisely by catching sales and promotions rather than paying full price.

Here's a great example of how I recently updated my wardrobe. One of the trends for spring is having a really bold pop of color on your feet like electric blue or bright turquoise. Coral would even be great. I have a pair of electric blue flats but nothing in the bright turquoise or coral families. Plus all I have are flats, nothing in heels for a dressier situation. I recently saw a sale on Steve Madden shoes at 6pm.com. Steve Madden is known for funky shoes and super bright colors. This is a great place to find the shoes I need at great price. I definitely struck gold. Here's what I bought:

P-Rada $45.99 (Reg. $99.95)

Steve Madden P-Gabor $45.99 (Reg. $109.95)

Now these shoes may or may not work with my wardrobe. Once I get them home I'll have to figure out if they're exactly what I need or if I need to keep looking. But overall, I'm pretty happy with my find.

Shopping like this I got two pairs of shoes for $92 (plus tax and shipping) instead of paying $210 for the same exact shoes. Having great style doesn't happen by accident. It definitely takes some time and planning but, can be done with a limited investment by planning ahead and buying pieces that will last for several years.

Macy's Debuts New INC Collection

INC Fringe Tank and White Jeans $59.50 - $69.50

INC Tie Dye Maxi $89.50

I'm not a big Macy's shopper but at times they have really great stuff. One of the lines that I do like that you can only find at Macy's is their house brand INC. INC is pretty well made and since the line is constantly adding new pieces INC can offer great pieces to quickly and inexpensively update my wardrobe. INC has just debuted their Global Glamour Collection and, I have to say, that I might be spending some money at Macy's. The pieces are pretty chic and at the price point you can get a lot for your money. Plus Macy's is always having a sale of some sort and if you have a Macy's card you can use your monthly savings passes to get an additional % off. Go check out the new line but, here are a few of my favorites.

Old Navy Sale

Boatneck Top $15

Old Navy is trying to lure you in today with savings! Today if you use the following code online: ONSPRING you get 25% off your entire order. If you use it tomorrow you get 20% off. If you use it on Tuesday you get 15% off. If you used it on Wednesday the system will just laugh at you and call you a sucker! So use it today! You could always use some new t-shirts right?

Coach on Ideeli Tomorrow!

Well, it looks like I'll be on my computer early tomorrow. Ideeli will be having a special 2 day Coach sale. This will not be like the Factory Store sale as this will be the retail, super expensive Coach we all know and covet at Factory Store (and hopefully below!) prices. This one will sell out quick.

Remember, Ideeli is a members only site. If you need an invite click on the title link and you'll get an automatic invite.

Freebie at Sephora

Sephora runs weekly specials and freebie for all of their Facebook fans. This week its a freebie (which is the best kind of offer!). Well, let's rephrase...it's a freebie with purchase. You can get a full size Hello Kitty rollerball fragrance with a $25 online purchase. Just use code: HELLOFRI. Hello Friday indeed!

Coah Online Factory Sale

Coach has ANOTHER online sale going on at its factory store site. Run over now before its over!

Super Sale at The Body Shop

Hurry to The Body Shop online before all your favorites are gone. This is a sale where the more you buy the better of a deal you get (plus shipping is pretty cheap!). Until tomorrow night you can shop at The Body Shop online and get the following deal:

Buy 1 - get 10% off
Buy 2 - get 20% off
Buy 3 - get 30% off
Buy 4 - get 40% off
Buy 5 - get 50% off

All I can say is Wow!

Fantastic Jewelry - Fantastic Prices

Haute Look (a member's only site, for an invite please click the title link) is having a great sale on Lovina G jewelry. Lovina G uses natural materials and 18-24K gold plating on her pieces to give them a very high end look. Usually it's also at high end prices. Today you can get them for rock bottom prices at Haute Look. Here's some of my favorites:

Christina Earrings $25 (Reg. $100)

Turqoise Crystal Bangle Set $24 (Reg. $96)

Claudia Cuff $29 (Reg. $116)

Sephora VIB Gift

OK, if you haven't joined Sephora's VIB program then you've been living under a rock for the past few years. You need to get on it sister! With the VIB program you earn points for every dollar you spend plus you get invites to exclusive shopping events (usually 10-15% off the entire store!) and at the end of the year you get a gift certificate for free money (usually $10-$25 depending on your spending levels), not to mention a free birthday gift for you every year. Your points also convert into free gifts. There are 2 levels of free gifts: a 100 point level which is an item that is usually a little larger than your standard sample size and a 500 point level that is usually a gift set of some sort with an item or two that are standard size items and a few that are sample size. So, if you're shopping at Sephora and you're not a member what are you waiting for???

Right now, Sephora's 500 point gift is a Tarte gift set that includes a full size lip tint and eyeliner, as well as generous sizes of their clay powder and smooth operator.

Try Bare Escentuals for Free!

Bare Escentuals is one of those foundations that I just can't wrap my head around. It's a powder but, it does so much more than a regular powder. Most powders seem to sit on my skin and look cakey or too white. Bare Escentuals just seems to cover my blemishes while lending a slight glow to my face (when I use both the foundation and finishing powder). However, I know that trying something new can be a financial investment especially when it comes to makeup. Head over to Sephora online now and get something you like. When you do you can enter a code for a free Bare Escentuals foundation in the color you choose, a kabuki brush to apply it with and a free Bare Escentuals face primer. That's not a bad deal. For matte foundation enter code: BEMATTE3. For the original foundation enter code: BEBARE3.

David Khan Jean's on sale at Ideeli!

David Khan Basic Nikki Bootcut $59.99 (Reg. $206)

David Khan Nikki Straight Leg $59.99 (Reg. $190)

I absolutely love David Khan jeans! The jeans fit nicely without being too tight, they last through the day (don't you hate it when jeans fit at the beginning of the day and then start falling off towards the end giving you the infamous bag-butt?), and they have just the right amount of stretch in them to lift your butt just slightly. When my jeans can do all that I'm a happy girl. The only down-side is that they're crazy expensive! Ideeli just solved my one problem with David Khan jeans. They put them on a crazy sale! Run over there now before they're all sold out! Remember, Ideeli is a member's only site. If you need an invite, click on the title link.

Bracelet Blow Out!

LA Jewelry Rose Bangle $17 (Reg. $68)

LA Jewelry Hammered Bangle $17 (Reg. $68)

Haute Look (one of my favorite member's only sites - if you need an invite click the title link) is having a blow out sale on bracelets. Jewelry is sometimes one of the last things girls think about with regards to their outfit or even their personal style. However, a great chunky bracelet or something sweet and girly can add just the right "finish" to an outfit and give you that air of looking like you have great style. Now you can be the girl all the other girls at the mall try (and fail!) to copy. Happy shopping!

Happy President's Day!

President's Day is one of the big sale days of the year. Here's a small sampling of the sales that are out there:

1. Ann Taylor - Take 50% off all sale styles (no code needed!)

2. Ann Taylor Loft - Take 30% off of full price styles and free shipping on everything (use code PRESIDENT)

3. The Body Shop - 3 for $30 online only (no code needed)

4. The Limited - 40% off everything (use code SAVE40)

5.  Bath & Body Works - Buy 3 get 3 Free (no code needed)

6. Frederick's of Hollywood - Take an extra 50% off clearance styles and $19 bra sale (no codes needed)

Shop on!