Stuff I Wore: Spring Fever

Look at me, don't I just look like a beautiful spring flower?  Little do you know that I'm just a raging ball of snot at this point.  I;m having that kind of congestion where you get out of breath eating.  No?  You've never had that?  Me either.  I am totally NOT gross.

Yellow Tee // J. Crew
Purple Pleated Skirt // The Limited (worn here, similar here)
Halation Necklace // Anthropologie (worn here, similar here)
Gold Belt // J. Crew (similar here)
Bracelet // Candie's for Kohl's (similar here)
Ring // Bar II // Macy's (similar here)
Shoes // ?? (worn here, similar here)

I was really inspired by Atlantic Pacific's outfit combining purple and yellow. 

And this is where I realized there was cat puke on my skirt.

Photos by Elena

As you can probably see, I was hard at work this weekend redesigning the blog.  I hope you like it!

Beauty Deals: Week of 4.29.12

Here are my favorite cheap beauty finds this week.  For an overview of my couponing strategy, take a look here.  Please let me know if you find some great deals not listed, especially clearance items.

SALLY BEAUTY SUPPLY

Entire Stock of Nail Polish
Buy 2 Get One Free

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TARGET

**Remember at Target you can stack a manufacturer's coupon with a Target coupon

Aveeno Daily Scrub, $5.49
Use $2.00/1 Aveeno Facial Care or Sun Care Product from SS 4/15
Final Price: $3.49

Aveeno Moisturizing Lotion, $5.49
Use $1.00/1 Aveeno Hand & Body or Baby Lotion from SS 4/15
Final Price: $4.49

CoverGirl FlipStick,  $7.99
Use 2 $1.00/1 Covergirl product from PG 4/29
And use $2.00 /2 Covergirl products from Target beauty bag
Final Price: $5.99 wyb 2

Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner or styling items,  $2.50
Use $1.00/2 Herbal Essences or Aussie products from PG 4/1 (exp 4/30)
Final Price: $2.00 each wyb 2

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara, $3.99
Use $1.00/1 Maybelline New York Mascara from RP 3/4
Or $1.00/1 Maybelline New York Mascara from RP 4/15
And use $1.00/1 – Maybelline Cosmetics Item, Target Coupon – (target.com)
Final Price: $1.99

Olay Regenerist Wet Cloths or Advanced Regenerist Cleanser, $5.69
Use $3.00/1 Olay Regenerist product, Olay Facial Hair Removal or Total Effects Facial Moisturizer or Cleanser, from PG 4/1 (exp 4/30)
And use $1.00/1 Olay Skin Care Item, Target Coupon from Target Mobile CouponFinal Price: $1.69

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CVS

Covergirl Lashblast Mascara, $7.00
Use $1.00/1 Covergirl product from PG 4/1 (exp 4/30)
or $0.20/1 Covergirl Lip or Eye product from RP 3/18 (exp 4/30)
or $1.00/1 Covergirl product from PG 4/29 (exp 5/31)
Final Price: $6.00

Covergirl Lip or Eye (Excludes Lashblast Mascara and Clearance Items)
Spend $10.00, Receive $3.00 Extra Bucks
Use $1.00/1 Covergirl product from PG 4/29
or $0.20/1 Covergirl Lip or Eye product from RP 3/18 (exp 4/30)
or $1.00/1 Covergirl product from PG 4/1 (exp 4/30)

Maybelline Face, Eye or Lip (Excludes Clearance Items)
Spend $15.00, Receive $5.00 Extra Bucks
Use $1.00/1 Maybelline New York Eyeshadow or Eye Liner from RP 4/15
or $3.00/1 Maybelline New York FitMe Foundation from RP 3/25
or $1.00/1 Maybelline New York Mascara from RP 3/4
or $1.00/1 Maybelline New York Mascara from RP 4/15

Rimmel Cosmetics (Excludes Clearance Items)
Spend $10.00, Receive $3.00 Extra Bucks
Use $1.00/1 Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss from RP 4/1
or $1.00/1 Rimmel London product from SS 3/11
or $1.00/1 Rimmel London product from RP 4/1
or $1.00/1 Rimmel Mascara Scandaleyes from SS 3/11
or $1.00/1 – Rimmel London Product – (redplum.com)
or $1.00/1 Rimmel London Eye, Nail or Face Product from RP 4/29
or $1.00/1 Rimmel London Mascara from RP 4/29

L’Oreal Cosmetics
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use $1.00/1 Loreal Colour Riche Lip or Paris Lip Product from RP 4/29
or $2.00/1 Loreal Paris RevitaLift Product from RP 4/29
or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Eye product from RP 3/25
or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Eyeliner or Eye Shadow from RP 3/25
or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Excellence or Excellence to-Go Shade from RP 3/25
or $4.00/2 Loreal Paris Excellence or Excellence to-Go Shades from RP 3/25
or $2.00/1 Loreal Paris Face Cosmetic product from RP 3/4
or $2.00/1 Loreal Paris Face product from RP 4/15
or $1.00/1 – L’Oreal Color Riche Balm or L’Oreal Paris Lip Product – (lorealparisusa.com)
or $2.00/1 – L’Oreal Cosmetic Face Product – (lorealparisusa.com)

All Revlon Cosmetics
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use $1.00/1 Revlon Beauty Tools from SS 4/1
or $1.00/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic from SS 4/1
or $3.00/1 Revlon Cosmetics Item, with the purchase of Revlon Beauty Tool from SS 4/22
or $2.00/1 Revlon Face product from SS 4/1

All Jergens Natural Glow, $7.99
Use $2.00/1 Jergens Natural Glow & Protect Moisturizers from SS 4/22
or $1.00/1 Jergens Natural Glow Moisturizer, Excludes 2floz Body Moisturizer from SS 4/22
Final Price: $5.99

Samy Fat Hair Spray, Pssssst! or PureShine
Buy Two Get One Free
Use $2.00/1 – Samy Fat Hair, Shampoo, Conditioner, Stylers, or Hairspray (fat-hair.com)

Aveeno Facial, Skin or Sun Care
Buy Two Get One Free
Use $2.00/1 Aveeno Facial Care or Sun Care Product from SS 4/15
or $1.00/1 Aveeno Hand & Body and Baby Lotion from SS 4/15
or $3.00/1 – Aveeno Positively Ageless Skin Strengthening Body Lotion or Hand Cream – (bricks.coupons.com)

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WALGREEN'S

Rimmel Foundation, Primer, Powder, Bronzer, Eye or Nail Cosmetics, 50% Off

Use $1.00/1 Rimmel London Eye, Nail or Face Product from RP 4/29
Or $1.00/1 Rimmel London Mascara frp, RP 4/29
Or $1.00/1 Rimmel London Product from RP 4/1
Or $1.00/1 Rimmel London Product from, RP 3/11
Or $1.00/1 Rimmel London Mascara or ScandalEyes Mascara from RP 3/11

Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner, Styling Products or Treatments, 4/$15.00 or $4.49 for 1
Buy 4, Receive $5.00 Register Reward
Use 2 $1.00/2 Pantene Product from PG 4/1 (exp 4/30)
Pay $13.00, Receive $5.00 Register Reward
Final Price: $2.00 each when you buy 4

Cover Girl Cosmetics
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use 2 $2.00/1 Cover Girl Tone Rehab Foundation from RP 3/18 (exp 4/30)
Or $1.00/1 Cover Girl Product from PG 4/29 (exp 5/31)
Or $1.00/1 Cover Girl Product from PG 4/1 (exp 4/30)
Or $0.50/1 Cover Girl Lip or Eye Product from RP 3/18 (exp 4/30)
Or $0.50/1 Cover Girl & Olay Tone Rehab 2-In-1 Foundation, Blast Flipstick Lip Color or Lashblast 24Hr Mascara from Target 3/4 (exp 4/30)

Revlon Cosmetics and Beauty Tools
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use 2 $1.00/1 Revlon Beauty Tool from SS 4/1 (exp 4/30)
Or $2.00/1 Revlon Face Product from SS 4/29
Or $1.00/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic from SS 4/1
Or $2.00/1 Revlon Face Product from SS 4/1

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RITE AID

L’Oreal Lip and Nail Care
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use $1.00/1 L’Oreal Colour Riche LipColour or Nail Colour from RP 3/25
Or $1.00/1 – L’Oreal Color Riche Balm or L’Oreal Paris Lip Product – (lorealparisusa.com)

Maybelline Eye & Lip, excludes Volum’ Express, Line Express liner, and Color Sensational lip color
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use $1.00/1 Maybelline New York Colorsensational Lipcolor, Lipcolor, High Shine, Pearls, Lip Liner, Lip Gloss or any Maybelline New York Lipcolor from RP 4/15
Or $1.00/1 Maybelline New York Eyeshadow or Eye Liner from RP 4/15
Or $1.00/1 Maybelline New York Mascara from RP 3/4
Or $1.00/1 Maybelline New York Mascara from RP 4/15
Or $1.00/1 – Maybelline ColorSensational, ShineSensational or Maybelline New York Lip Product – (redplum.com)

Maybelline Volum’ Express Mascara, Line Express Eye Liner or Color Sensational Lip Color, $5.00
Use $1.00/1 Maybelline New York Colorsensational Lipcolor, Lipcolor, High Shine, Pearls, Lip Liner, Lip Gloss or any Maybelline New York Lipcolor from RP 4/15
Or $1.00/1 Maybelline New York Eyeshadow or Eye Liner from RP 4/15
Or $1.00/1 Maybelline New York Mascara from RP 3/4
Or $1.00/1 Maybelline New York Mascara from RP 4/15
Or $1.00/1 – Maybelline ColorSensational, ShineSensational or Maybelline New York Lip Product – (redplum.com)
Final Price: $4.00

Sally Hansen Depilatories, Wax or Bleach
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use $2.00/1 – Sally Hansen Hair Remover Product or Bleach – (sallyhansen.com)
Or $2.00/1 – Sally Hansen Hair Remover Product or Bleach – (bricks.coupons.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Sally Hansen Wax Item, Excludes Trial Size, Target Coupon – (target.com)
Or $2.00/1 – Sally Hansen Wax Product – (coupons.com)
Or $2.00/1 – Sally Hansen Wax Product – (pillsbury.com)
Or $2.00/1 – Sally Hansen Wax Product – (eatbetteramerica.com)

Revlon Cosmetics and Beauty Tools
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Spend $10.00, Receive $4.00+Up Reward, Limit 2
Submit $1.00 Single Check Rebate for Beauty Tools (must purchase by May 1st to qualify)

L’Oreal Skin Care, 25% Off
Spend $30.00, Receive $10.00 +Up Reward
Use $1.00/1 L’Oreal Paris Skincare product from RP 3/18
Or $1.00/1 – L’Oreal Paris Skincare Product (redplum.com)

John Frieda Frizz-Ease, Full Repair, Root Awakening, Brilliant Brunette, Sheer Blonde or Luxurious Volume Hair Care
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use $3.00/2 John Frieda Root Awakening Hair Care Products from SS 2/12 (exp 5/31)

Weekend Sale Roundup: Oh, there are the Spring sales.

I will not be joining in on the sales this week, as I am still on my spending freeze.  This post is the hardest part of the week!  There are so many great sales!  If you can resist, join me on my budget makeover and grab a button up in the right hand corner.

Ann Taylor: 40% off your entire purchase (use code APRIL40 at checkout)

Ann Taylor Loft: 40% off your entire purchase

Banana Republic: Wild for Spring Sale, up to 40% off select styles

Bath and Body Works: Anti Bacterial Handsoap, 5 for $20; 3 Wick Candles 2 for $20

Bloomingdale's: Private Sale. save 20%-40% (check out website for specifics)

Express: Buy One get One 50% off EVERYTHING, plus $15 off $30 purchase

Francesca's Collections: Flash Sale, 25% off entire site, ends 4/27/12 (online only)

Gap: extra 40% off sale items

J. Crew: Spring Sale, new styles added

J. Crew Factory: 30% off the entire website

Kohl's: Get $10 Kohl's Cash for every $50 spent

Lord & Taylor: Extra 15% your entire purchase with a savings pass found in your newspaper

Macy's: Spring Stock Up Sale, find a 15% off savings pass in your local paper.

Madewell: Extra 25% off sale items (use code WHYNOT at checkout)

NY & Co.: 30% off your entire purchase, online only (Use code 2730 at checkout)

Old Navy: Save 30% when you use your Banana Republic, Gap or Old Navy Card (save 20% if you don't have a card)

Pottery Barn: Up to 35% off drapes, 15% off select rugs

Talbots: Spring Sale, extra 40% select sale styles

Tory Burch: Friends and Fans Event, 25% off EVERYTHING (use code FRIENDS12 at checkout)

The Limited: Mix and Match Sale, buy one get one 50% off EVERYTHING

Urban Outfitters: OMG Sale, lots of new stuff added

Vera Bradley: Receive a free cosmetic with any in-store purchase of $65 or more.

Victoria's Secret: $15 off $100 purchase (online only)

West Elm: 20% off select outdoor items

Stuff I Wore: Date Night

Lace Top // Marshall's (similar here and here)
AG Stevie Ankles // Anthropologie
Purple Pumps // Candies's for Kohl's (similar here)
Bracelets // Forever 21 (similar  here)
Ring // Forever 21 (similar here)

You know how girls like to wear cute, un-sensible shoes on dates?  The Scot really hates my tall shoes.  He claims it has nothing to do with me being taller than him in shoes.  So, my fancy shoes are saved for my date nights with Elena.  Or sometimes I just put them on to prance around her apartment.

I can see the top of the fridge when I wear these shoes.  I really need to clean on top of the fridge.

That two-fingered ring REALLY hinders my ability to flip people off.

When I don't put on a special outfit for prancing, my date outfits have to also be work appropriate with a few modifications.  The fancy shoes do not come to work because I would probably fall on my face halfway through the day running around to get chocolate from the vending machine filing important legal documents.  So, here is my dream day to date outfit.  Once that blazer comes off and those red shoes go on...it's time to party!

Friday's Fancies Date Night by veggielawyer

I'm linking up today for Friday's Fancies on Long Distance Loving.

Stuff I Wore: I'd Like to Thank the Academy

Chambray Shirt // Old Navy
Skirt // Target (similar shape here, similar print in a dress here)
Leopard Flats // Jessica Simpson (similar here)
Ring // Bar II // Macy's (similar here)

I recently received three, YES THREE, blog awards.  Mini Me Style awarded me the Liebster Blog Award.  I've already been awarded the Liebster, so I'll leave to the other nominees to pick up my slack.

If that wasn't generous enough, Mini Me Style also awarded me the Tell Me About Yourself Award.

And if that wasn't enough for me, Allie over at Allie's Bubble gave me the Versatile Blogger Award.

Luckily, the rules for accepting the Versatile and Tell Me About Yourself Awards are the same.

1. Thank and link back to the person who awarded you.
2. Write 7 random things about yourself.
3. Spread the love to 15 more bloggers.

My Seven Random Facts

1. I was named after Gone with the Wind

2. I have an irrational fear of cicadas....or really any thing that swarms

3. I LOVE cartoons.  I might know more about Nickelodeon cartoons than most kids.  Go ahead, ask me anything about Spongebob or The Penguins of Madagascar.  Yeah, I felt weird being the only adult without a child on the opening day of Cars 2, but I really wanted to see it!

4. I love 90's movies about angsty twenty-somethings.  Reality Bites was a piece of cinematic brilliance.

5. I've recently started putting hot sauce on everything, which makes me fear my taste buds are dying.

6. I hate doing laundry so much that I pay for wash and fold every week...and yet I still can't manage to get all my clothes put away.

7. I am an obsessive list maker.  Post-It makes a fortune off of me every year.

I'm going to cheat on this one a little and only name 5 because I don't know how much commenting I'll be doing today to let others know I gave them an award...busy Thursday!  And here are some blogs you should checkout:
Love at First Shoe
Mrs. Jack of All Trades Daily
BMore Love Leigh
Wear Your Passion
Mini Me Style (of course!)

If you've lost count, I'm on DAY 11 of my spending freeze!!!  I haven't bought a single item of clothing or beauty product for the last 11 days.  If you'd like to join me and get your finances back in order, grab a button!
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Bathroom Redux: Brought to You by Target

So, there's no outfit post today...because I couldn't find an outfit that segways into my Target Tuesday finds: Bathroom Accessories.  Yeah, I know, somehow I don't have any bathroom themed outfits.  

The bathroom is the one place in your home in which guests will be alone.  (That's not an original thought, I read that over on A Cup of Jo)  Also, since it's the smallest room in the apartment, it's a room I can actually redecorate on a dime.  So, off I went to Target.  

I wanted a white ruffled shower curtain, but I was not about to pay $70 for one at Pottery Barn.  I had found some great options on Amazon for less than $30, but then I saw this one at Target on clearance for $9!!  Ok, it only has one ruffle, but now I have some more money in my wallet.

Simply Shabby Chic Lace Dobby Bear Shower Curtain

And apparently, the theme of my bathroom makeover is compromise.  This is the bathroom rug I really wanted:

Hoot Bath Rug

This is the one I actually got.  The Scot told me that I can't have owls in every room because people don't want to go to the crazy owl house.

Fieldcrest Luxury Ogie Bath Rug 

And Target told me these were the towels that matched the rug, but now that I look at them, I am calling shennanigans on that.

Fieldcrest Luxury Ogie Hand Towel

I wanted a pretty glass soap dispenser, but I had to compromise and get an ugly plastic one because someone in this apartment keeps knocking my soap dispenser off the counter when he shaves.

And I finished off the redecorating with some prints from Etsy

and a Pinterest find to store some cotton balls.

And one last compromise... I really wanted this nightlight.

Road and Stomp LED Nightlight

But, I was reminded that I'm an adult....and it doesn't match the bedroom decor.

Stuff I Wore: What do you think of knockoffs?

I was pretty bummed that I missed out on Bailey 44's Tiered Stripes Dress from Anthropologie.  And then I walked into Marshall's and I saw this beauty shining like a beacon of light in a dark ocean of ugly dresses.  

Dress // Marshall's
Necklace // J. Crew Factory, worn here and here, similar here
Yellow Flats // ???, worn here and here, similar here

It's a seriously good knockoff.  At only about 10% of the price of the Bailey 44 dress, it has the same thick bands of angled stripes that flatter any body.  In case you don't feel like doing the math, the cheap knockoff was $19.99 and the Bailey 44 was $188.  Do the comparison, scroll up and down a couple times looking at each dress.  It's an uncanny resemblance.

Bailey 44 Tiered Stripes Dress

I will spare you my tirade about cheap knockoffs as theft of intellectual property because I am a hypocrite for buying that knockoff.  However, my purchase does have me thinking about knockoffs and theft of intellectual property.  When does a cheap knockoff just become theft of another designers idea and hard work?  

In the United States the design of an article of clothing isn't protected, but a print on a fabric is.  So, you can see why Marshall's won't be sued by Bailey 44 any time soon.  I don't think you can copyright a horizontal stripe pattern. 

And my reflections about thieving ideas doesn't seem to be stopping me from finding more knockoffs of things I can't afford. I'm thinking of buying another knockoff.  The J. Crew Bubble Necklace that has taken over the blogosphere, but I refuse to pay $150 for it.  You can find an "authentic J. Crew necklace" on Ebay for $14.  Go ahead, pop on over to Ebay and do a search.  I am pretty positive the Ebay version is a piece of crappy plastic with a stolen J. Crew tag on it.

The real deal

You can also find several copycats on Etsy as well.  I am thinking about investing in an Etsy copycat because at least I know I am supporting a small-time artist and designer...and that I'm not getting plastic crap that's going to turn my neck green.

Appletini Bubble Necklace

For some reason, I am more offended by the offering of an item as real than by just offering it up as a great copycat.  What are your thoughts on knockoffs, theft? or just a way for the broke masses to enjoy fashion trends?

Beauty Deals: Week of 4.22.12

Here are my favorite cheap beauty finds this week.  For an overview of my couponing strategy, take a look here.  Please let me know if you find some great deals not listed, especially clearance items.

SALLY BEAUTY SUPPLY

Entire Stock of Nail Polish

Buy 2 Get One Free

Silk Elements Hair Care

Buy 3 Get Free Umbrella

Heel to Toe Pedicure Products

Buy 2 Get One Three

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TARGET

**Remember at Target you can stack a manufacturer's coupon with a Target coupon

Buy Any 3 Participating L'Oreal Products, Receive a $5 Target Gift Card

L’Oreal Sublime Sun Lotion with SPF 50, $7.99
Use $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Sublime Bronze product from RP 4/15
Or $1.00/1 – L’Oreal Sublime Bronze Product – (redplum.com)
And use $2.00/1 – L’Oréal Sublime Self-Tanning or Sun Care Item, Target Coupon – (target.com)

L’Oreal True Match Powder or Liquid Makeup, $7.99
Use $2.00/1 Loreal Paris Face product from RP 4/15
Or $2.00/1 Loreal Paris Face Cosmetic product from RP 3/4
Or $2.00/1 – L’Oreal Cosmetic Face Product – (lorealparisusa.com)
And use $1.00/1 – L’Oreal Cosmetic Item, Target Coupon – (target.com)

L’Oreal Youth Code Facial Skin Care, $19.99
Use$2.00/1 – L’Oreal Paris Youth Code Product – (lorealparisusa.com)
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Skincare product from RP 3/18
Or $1.00/1 – L’Oreal Paris Skincare Product – (redplum.com)
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Skincare product from RP 3/4
And use $3.00/1 – L’Oréal Anti-Aging Skin Care Item, Target Coupon – (target.com)

L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara, $5.99
Use $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Eye product from RP 3/25
And use $1.00/1 – L’Oreal Cosmetic Item, Target Coupon – (target.com)

L’Oreal “Ever” Series Shampoos, Conditioners and Styling items, $5.99
Use $2.00/1 – L’Oreal EverStyle, EverCream, EverPure, EverStrong or EverSleek Product – (lorealparisusa.com)
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris EverCreme, Eversleek, EverPure, EverStrong Shampoo and Conditioner from RP 4/15
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris EverCreme, Eversleek, EverPure, EverStrong Treatment from RP 4/15
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris EverStyle product from RP 4/15
Or $1.00/1 – L’Oreal EverSleek, EverPure, EverStrong Treatment – (redplum.com)
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris EverCreme, EverSleek, EverPure, EverStrong Shampoo or Conditioner from SS 3/11
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris EverCreme, EverSleek, EverPure, EverStrong Treatment from SS 3/11
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris EverStyle product from SS 3/11
And use $1.00/1 – L’Oreal “Ever” Line of Shampoos or Conditioners, Target Coupon – (target.com)
Or $1.00/1 – L’Oreal EverSleek or EverCreme Styling Item, Target Coupon – (target.com)

Garnier Fructis Style Pure Clean Gel, Cream, or Paste, $3.00
Use $1.00/1 Garnier Fructis Style product from RP 3/4
Or $1.00/1 Garnier Fructis Style product from RP 4/1
And use $1.00/2 – Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Hair Care Items, Target Coupon – (target.com)
Final Price: $1.50 each when you buy 2

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CVS

Revlon Cosmetics or Beauty Tools
Spend $10.00, Receive $4.00 Extra Bucks
Use $1.00/1 Revlon Beauty Tools from SS 4/1
or $1.00/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic from SS 4/1
or $2.00/1 Revlon Face product from SS 4/1
or $2.00/1 – Revlon PhotoReady AirBrush Face Product – (coupons.com)

Almay Cosmetics
Spend $10.00, Receive $4.00 Extra Bucks

Physicians Formula Cosmetics
Buy 1, Receive $7.00 Extra Bucks
Use $1.00/1 Physicians Formula Cosmetic product from SS 2/12
or $1.00/1 Physicians Formula Cosmetic product from SS 3/18
or $1.00/1 Physicians Formula Cosmetic product from SS 4/15

Sally Hansen Cosmetics or Hair Removers
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use $2.00/1 – Sally Hansen Hair Remover Product or Bleach – (sallyhansen.com)
or $1.00/1 – Sally Hansen Hand Cremes – (coupons.com)
or $1.00/1 – Sally Hansen Hand Cremes – (pillsbury.com)
or $1.00/1 – Sally Hansen Hand Cremes – (eatbetteramerica.com)
or $1.00/1 – Sally Hansen Nail Treatment Product – (redplum.com)
or $2.00/1 – Sally Hansen Wax Product – (coupons.com)
or $2.00/1 – Sally Hansen Wax Product – (pillsbury.com)
or $2.00/1 – Sally Hansen Wax Product – (eatbetteramerica.com)

Neutrogena Cosmetics
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use $2.00/1 Neutrogena Face Makeup from SS 3/25
or $1.00/1 Neutrogena Lip or Eye Makeup from SS 3/25

Neutrogena Sun Care or Sunless, $7.99
Use $1.00/1 – Neutrogena Suncare or Sunless Product – (neutrogena.com)
Final Price: $6.99

Olay Daily Facial Cloths or Cleansers, $4.49
Use $1.00/1 Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser from PG 4/1
Final Price: $3.49

Simple Skin Care
Spend $15.00, Receive $5.00 Extra Bucks
Use $1.00/1 – Simple Facial Skin Care Product – (walmart.com)
or $2.00/1 Simple Skincare Product from SS 3/25

Clearasil Ultra, PerfectaWash Kit or PerfectaWash Refill
Spend $15.00, Receive $5.00 Extra Bucks
Use $2.00/1 – Clearasil PerfectaWash Automatic Face Wash Dispenser and Refills – (coupons.com)
or $2.00/1 – Clearasil PerfectaWash Automatic Face Wash Dispenser and Refills – (facebook.com)
or $0.75/1 – Clearasil Product – (clearasil.us)
or $3.00/1 Clearasil PerfectaWash Product from SS 4/22
or $1.00/1 Clearasil Skin Care Product from SS 4/22

Finesse Self Adjusting Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers, $1.99
Use $1.00/1 Finesse Product from SS 4/22
Final Price: $0.99

Fekkai Hair Care
Spend $30.00, Receive $10.00 Extra Bucks

Pantene Pro-V Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler, $3.49
Buy 2, Receive $1.00 Extra Bucks
Use $1.00/2 Pantene products from PG 4/1
Pay $5.98, Receive $1.00 Extra Bucks
Final Price: $2.49 each when you buy 2

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WALGREEN'S

Revlon Foundation, Primer, Concealer, Powder, Blush and Eye Cosmetics
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use 2 $2.00/1 Revlon Face Product from SS 4/1
Or $1.00/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic from SS 4/1
Or $1.00/2 Revlon ColorSilk Product from SS 4/15

Cover Girl Cosmetics
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use 2 $2.00/1 Cover Girl Tone Rehab Foundation from RP 3/18
Or $1.00/1 Cover Girl Product from PG 4/1
Or $0.50/1 Cover Girl Lip or Eye Product from RP 3/18

SinfulColors Nail Color, $0.99

Finesse Shampoo or Conditioner, Select Stylers, $1.99
Use $1.00/1 Finesse Product from SS 4/22
Final Price: $0.99

Burt’s Bees Lip, Skin, Bath or Baby Care
Spend $20.00 or more, Receive $5.00 Register Reward

Jergens Natural Glow Skin Care
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use 2 $200/1 Jergens Natural Glow & Protect Moisturizer from SS 4/22
Or $1.00/1 Jergens Natural Glow Moisturizer from SS 4/22
Or $1.00/1 – Jergens Natural Glow Face or Body Moisturizer – (jergens.com)

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RITE AID

TRESemme, Select Shampoo, Conditiner or Stylers $3.50
Buy 2, Receive $2.00 +Up Reward
Use $1.00/1 – TRESemme Split Remedy Product – (walmart.com)
Pay $5.00, Receive $2.00 +Up Reward
It's like paying $1.50 each when you buy 2

Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner, $5.99
Use $1.00/2 Pantene products from PG 4/1
Final Price: $5.49 each when you buy 2

Finesse, Select Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers, $1.99
Use $1.00/1 Finesse from SS 4/22 (exp 5/13)
Final Price: $0.99

Aveeno or Neutrogena Triple Hair Care, $5.99
Buy 1, Receive $1.00 +Up Reward
It's like paying $4.99

Almay Makeup Removers, $3.99
Buy 1, Submit $1.00 Single Check Rebate
It's like paying $2.99

Samy Fat Hair Shampoo or Stylers or Fat Foam Hair Color, $8.99
Buy 1, Receive $5.00 +Up Reward
Use $2.00/1 – Samy Fat Hair, Shampoo, Conditioner, Stylers, or Hairspray – (fat-hair.com)
And use $2.00/1 – Samy Fat Hair Item – (adperk.com)Pay $4.99, Receive $5.00 +Up Reward
It's like getting it for FREE!!

Clearasil PerfectaWash Kit, $13.99
Buy 1, Receive $3.00 +Up Reward
Use $3.00/1 Clearasil Perfecta Wash from SS 4/22
Pay $10.99, Receive $3.00 +Up Reward
It's like getting it for $7.99

Maybelline, Fructis, Nutrisee, Herbashine, or Garnier Skin Care
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Spend $15.00, Receive $3.00 +Up Reward
Use $3.00/1 Maybelline New York FitMe Foundation from RP 3/25
Or $1.00/1 Maybelline New York Mascara from RP 3/4
Or $1.00/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner from RP 4/1
Or $1.00/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment from RP 3/4
Or $1.00/1 Garnier Fructis Style Product from RP 2/5
Or $1.00/1 Garnier Fructis Style product from RP 3/4
Or $1.00/1 Garnier Fructis Style product from RP 4/1
Or $3.00/1 Garnier HerbaShine Color Creme from RP 3/4
Or $2.00/1 Garnier Moisturizer from RP 1/8
Or $2.00/1 Garnier Moisturizer from SS 3/11
Or $1.00/1 Garnier Moisturizer from RP 3/18
Or $2.00/1 Garnier Moisturizer from RP 4/1
Or $1.00/1 Garnier Skincare product from RP 2/5
Or $1.00/1 – Maybelline New York Dream Face Foundation, Blush or Concealer – (facebook.com)
Or $0.75/1 – Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner – (coupons.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner – (facebook.com)
Or $2.00/1 – Garnier Moisturizer – (redplum.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Garnier Moisturizer Product – (bricks.coupons.com)

Wet n Wild Cosmetics, 40% off
Spend $10.00, Receive $3.00 +Up Reward

CoverGirl Foundation, Powder, Concealer, Blush or Bronzer
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use $1.00/1 Covergirl product from PG 4/1
Or $2.00/1 Covergirl Tone Rehab Foundation from RP 3/18

Physicians Formula Foundation, Powder, Concealer, Blush or Bronzer
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use $1.00/1 Physicians Formula Cosmetic product from SS 2/12
Or $1.00/1 Physicians Formula Cosmetic product from SS 3/18
Or $1.00/1 Physicians Formula Cosmetic product from SS 4/15

Olay Regenerist, Total Effects or Definity Facial Skin Care, $19.99
Buy 1, Receive $2.00 +Up Reward
Use $3.00/1 Olay Regenerist product, Olay Facial Hair Removal or Total Effects Facial Moisturizer or Cleanser from PG 4/1
Pay $16.99, Receive $2.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $14.99

Neutrogena Cosmetics, 40% off
Use $2.00/1 Neutrogena Face Makeup from SS 3/25
Or $1.00/1 Neutrogena Lip or Eye Makeup from SS 3/25

*Some of the deals were a product of my own genius, some I found via The Krazy Coupon Lady. 

Weekend Sale Roundup: 30% off J. Crew Clearance is BACK!

Ann Taylor: Friends and Family Event, 40% off your entire purchase.  Just go to the website and sign up to get the code.

Ann Taylor Loft: Friends and Family Event, 40% off your entire purchase.  Just go to the website and sign up to get the code.

Banana Republic: 25% off your entire purchase (use code BRCREATE at checkout); 5% of purchase between April 19 and 22 will be donated to the Opportunity Finance Netowrk which is a program that helps create and sustain jobs across the country

Bath and Body Works: Buy 3 items from the Signature Collection and get 3 free; 3 wick candles, 2 for $20

Express: Buy one item, get one 50%, EVERY SINGLE ITEM!

Hollister: Up to 30% off select shorts.

J. Crew: 30% off final sale items (use code MUSTHAVE at checkout)

J. Crew Factory: 3-% sale items (use code MUSTHAVE at checkout)

Kohl's: Get $10 Kohl's Cash for every $50 you spend

Lord & Taylor: Friends and Family Sale, extra 25% off almost everything (Use code FRIENDS at checkout)

Macy's: Super Saturday, get your 15% off savings pass in your local paper

NY & Co.: All tees, tanks, tops and sweaters, buy one get one 50% off

Old Navy: Stuff and Save Sale, 30% off your entire purchase if you use your Old Navy, Gap or Banana Card (20% off if you don't)

Pottery Barn: Earth Day Sale, free shipping on all organic bed and bath items

Talbots: Spring Sale, extra 40% off sale items (up to 90% off!)

The Limited: Buy one get one FREE, shorts, crops and ankle pants; buy one get one 50% off tops and sweaters; 50% off dresses (dress sale is online only).

Vera Bradley: 25% off all rolling luggage in Boysenberry print

Victoria's Secret: Free Limited Edition Tote with $75 purchase.

West Elm: 20% off select outdoor furniture

White House Black Market: The summer collection is in stores; $20 off your purchase of $80 or more; Spring Sale, up to 60% off select styles.

Stuff I Wore: Goin' on a Picnic

This week's theme for Friday's Fancies is Picnic Primped.  I am assuming we'll see a lot of A-line floral dresses.  Now, I love a great A-line floral dress.  However, I decided to go a different way....NEON 80's PARTY PICNIC!!!

Neon T-Shirt // Target, similar here
Denim Skirt // Eddie Bauer, similar here
Canvas Sneakers // Target
Necklace // Express, similar here and here
Hat // Marshall's, similar here

Ok, I have safely determined that neon and canvas sneakers are back in style (Target told me that).  But, are denim skirts back?  They better be, because I found this baby crammed behind a suitcase in my closet and it's ready to see the light of day.

Ring // Old Navy, similar here

Watch // Fossil

Ok, and here is my pretty picnic dress...that would match my picnic blanket.  I would also like to say for the record that I've never been on a picnic and that if I did really go on one I would not wear either of these outfits.  Sitting on the ground in a dress or skirt is perfect weather for a wardrobe malfunction.

Friday's Fancies: Picnic by veggielawyer 

And if you're wondering, yes all of my photos today were taken by the lovely Elena.  She mostly photographs plants, but has been branching out into people pictures lately.  Check out her Flickr page. If you'd like a print of any of her photos, just send me an email (pennilesssocialite@gmail.com).  Elena does charge for prints of her photos, but it's a small fee.  My house is decorated with many of her prints.

Stuff I Wore: Smile...Like a Human Being.

Last weekend I had a little photo shoot with my bestie Elena.  And I crashed and burned.  I pretty much turn into Liz Lemon in front of the camera.  I certainly hope you remember that episode where Liz has to film a promo for her TV show "Deal Breakers"....and this happens:

Source

Her mannerisms prompt Pete to say, "OK, smile ... with your mouth ... wave ... like a human being!"  Apparently, instructions to "act natural" or "smile like a human" have no effect on me.  Or maybe I just think natural acting humans scrunch up their face into weird configurations...and it didn't help that Elena and I can't be in the same room with each other for more than 30 seconds without laughing.
Here's the best we could do:

Shirt // J. crew Factory
AG Stevie Ankles // Anthropologie. worn here and here
Belt // J. crew Factory
Necklace // Anthropologie, worn here
Chunky Pemota Heel // Target
Ring // Avon (old)

And if you're wondering why it looks like I'm about to fall over...I was.  That's just me, hanging out in front of a screen acting natural while trying not to topple over.  On the bright side, when I wasn't about to fall over....look how long and lean my  legs look!

These shoes are really meant for short distance movements and for looking.  I have to remove one shoe to drive.

And do you have any idea how long it took to get this shot?  Elena stated several times, "Stop making a claw."  Why are hands so hard to pose?  

Elena is working on her portrait work and I'm working on my face.  I have actually been practicing in the mirror.  It's really awkward when my roommate catches me.  In a few weeks you will barely be able to tell the difference between me and those Victoria's Secret ladies.