Penniless Socialite: June 2012

Friday, June 29, 2012

Weekend Sale Roundup: 4th of July Weekend!!!



Ann Taylor: Semi-Annual Sale, up to 70% off

Ann Taylor Loft: 30% off full-priced items (in store and online, use code SHOP30 at checkout)

Banana Republic: Summer Sale, up to 40% off sale items (in store and online, use code BRSTARS)

Bath and Body Works: Semi-Annual Sale

Bloomingdale's: 4th of July Sale, save 25%-65%

Express: All tops, buy one get one for $15; all jeans, buy on get one for $29.90;all sandals $15; all belts and bags, 30% off; all jewelry, buy 2 get one free.

Francesca's Collections: 40% off all sale items; 20% off Pick of the Week: Endless Sunset Dress

Gap: Red Bright and Blue Sale, up to 40% off

J. Crew Factory: 40% off all women's shorts

Kate Spade: 25% off sale items (online); 40% off all full-priced handbags in the outlet stores

Kohl's: Take an extra 15%, 20% or 30% off when you use your Kohl's card; get $10 Kohl's Cash for every $50 you spend.

Lord & Taylor: 4th of July Sale, find a 20% off shopping pass online

Macy's:  4th of July Sale, print your 15% off savings pass online

NY & Co.: The Big Big Sale, everything up to 80%

Old Navy: July 4th Sale; $1 Flip Flops; ONLINE ONLY: save 15% off any purchase, save 20% off any purchase over $100 (use code ONSAVEBIG)

Piper Lime: Tag Sale, up to 60% off

Pottery Barn: July 4th Sale, save up to 60% off select items

Ruche: Semi-Annual Sale, items as low as $5

The Limited: Summer Sale, up to 70% off, take an extra 40% off markdowns

Tory Burch: 4th of July Event, up to 30% off

Vera Bradley: 60% off every in Blue Lagoon, Folkloric and English Meadow

Victoria's Secret: Semi-Annual Sale (online only)

West Elm: Yard Sale, hundreds of items reduced.

White House Black Market: New markdowns just taken, up to 60% off.


Friday's Fancies: Let's Hit the Beach!

This week's Friday's Fancies theme is beach wear.  Yikes! You probably stopped by here thinking you were going to see pictures of me in a bathing suit...sick people.  Well, that is one thing you will never see here.  Or did you stop by here thinking I'd be talking about the Supreme Court upholding the Affordable Healthcare Act?  Again, wrong place.  Do you know what my LAW office was mostly discussing yesterday?  The new keyless entry system on the bathrooms.  Yes, that's right.  Our bathrooms are more secure than Fort Knox and you need a special code to get in.  The next step is retinal scans.

Oh yeah, back to some beach wear.  This summer I really want one of those high-waisted retro style bikinis.  However, I am not sure if it will hide or accentuate a belly.  What are your thoughts on this trend?  My favorite is Anthro's Star Scattered Bikini, but the top is sold out online. 



Friday's Fancies: Beachy Chic



1. Bikini, H&M, £25
2. Aye Aye Cabin Two piece, Modcloth, $90
3. Orange Grove Bikini, Bottoms, $30, Top $40
4. Vivacious Bikini, Anthropologie, $50 (each piece)
5. Star Scattered Bikini, Anthropologie, $40 (each piece)


 And of course I had to add some sun protection into this montage with hats and sunscreen in SPF 900.  My sunscreen is pretty much like spackle.  My pastey alabaster complexion doesn't mix well with the sun.  I should have also added a baggy t shirt to this collage because I usually have to have one of those at the beach with me.  Yeah, I look really appealing at the beach.





Thursday, June 28, 2012

Stuff I Wore: Stripes and Neon


Sorted Stripes Dress // Anthropologie (worn here, similar here); 
Tory Burch Reva Ballet Flats // Bloomingdale's (worn here); Necklace // Colorblock Shop



Today we're back to my random ramblings and no discussion about my clothes.  The other day I was in Bloomingdale's with the Scot, we were just passing through staring longingly at the expensive goodies.  I spied a teenage girl with an armful of expensive looking dresses, pants, skirts and well any thing she could carry, heading off to the dressing room.  A woman, that I assumed is her mother, was trailing behind with even more designer duds in tow.  The mother stops, looks at a mannequin wearing a gorgeous white peplum dress and exclaims, "Honey, you should try this one on!!!"  The teenager, exasperated, whines, "MOOoooommmmm!!!!  I already have that dress stupid!!!  Hurry up!!"  She stomped off to the dressing room leaving her mother embarrassed about her horrid child's behavior.  Seriously?  You own a dress still featured on the mannequin?  You didn't even wait a little while to see if it went on sale?  AND you bought a teenage girl a white dress?!?  That will be covered in Cheeto dust or ripped in no time.  That mother is wasting so much money.  
After this unfolded before me and I had a million thoughts about what was wrong with this situation running through my head, I looked at the Scot and said, "When I have enough money to shop here, I will shop here and my kids will shop at Old Navy."  Actually, I will probably still shop at Old Navy.  Who am I kidding?   

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Stuff I Wore: My Baby Brother Graduates and I Wear a Pretty Dress

Backswept Dress // Anthropologie; Necklace // The Webster for Target (worn here);
Bracelet // J. Lo for Kohl's (similar here);  Flip Flops  // Steve Madden (worn here, similar here);
Sunnies // La Coste (similar here)

My little brother graduated high school last week.  And so it was an excuse for me to wear my favorite dress.  I mean, the day was totally about him....but also a little bit about the dress.  
I wasn't allowed to read my Kindle during this graduation because my mom frowns upon that.  Instead, I had to sit in an un-air conditioned gym on the hottest day of the year and listen to quite possibly the most inane speeches I have ever heard.  I am seriously scared about the future.  Many of the graduates were dressed like they were heading out to the club (or 'da club as I like to call it).  I am really surprised that they didn't charge a cover to get in and then serve Jell-o shots.  So many strapless sequin dresses and 4 inch spike heels.  I thought they were filming a rap video.     


I thought the attire was appalling, and then the student body present gave a speech.  After a good 2 minutes of tapping on the microphone convinced it was not turned on, she talked for 5 minutes about herself and how she came to high school wearing a blonde weave and ugly pink converses and how she blossomed into the awesome specimen we were looking upon now.  And then she proceeded to tell us that the most important people of our generation are: Bill Gates, Oprah, the President, Kanye West and SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS.  I don't know if she realizes Spongebob is neither real nor a person.  I had to sit there and be respectful...as sweat dripped down the back of my legs.  This is the person the students chose to lead the school.  I am so scared about the choices they will make in the future.  Several people passed out....from the heat, not the shock of how incredibly weird the girl speaking was.  Was that mean?  If you're judging me, I am going to send that girl to your house to speak to you.  Then, you can judge me.

I also have an even younger brother.  I'll write about him when he does something blog-worthy.  So, next week when he watches TV on the couch with me, I'll give you a full update.


Monday, June 25, 2012

Stuff I Bought: Whimsical Print Intervention

It's time for another edition of "Tara has lost her damn mind."  I did a little online shopping during Anthropologie's last round of sales and I had a little look in Kohl's after receiving a 30% off coupon.  (Kohl's was also offering $10 Kohl's Cash for every $50 you spend.)  And, well, then this happened:
If you followed me on Instagram you'd already know that I am cray cray
Yes, you are seeing that correctly.  I bought things in a bee print, an acorn print and a flamingo print all in one weekend.  I need a whimsical print intervention.  I can see it now: my friends and family sitting around me.  "Tara, your addiction has negatively affected my life in the following ways.  I can not look at you without laughing about how stupid you look wearing your flamingo dress and flamingo shoes."  And then I am hauled off to rehab, but not after screaming, "Please just let me buy a kitten print dress before I go to take the edge off!!!"
And here is a better look at the evidence of my insanity.
And of course my insanity knows no bounds and there are a few more crazy items on my list.  I'm getting mixed reviews on the flamingo shoes still.  I am on the fence, but I might fall off on the crazy side of the fence and get them.




However, I will be saying NO to anything bicycle printed.  I have reached my bicycle print quota for life.  Seriously, if I try to buy that Lauren Conrad dress, someone smack me.


Bicycle Print Problem
Bicycle Print Problem by veggielawyer
Bike Lane Dress (worn here)
Bicycle Skirt (worn here)
Jason Wu for Target Cycle print dress (worn here)







Beauty Deals: Week of 6.24.12



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

FREE Biotera Ultra Color Care shampoo or conditioner with the purchase of any 2 full size Biotera products

FREE GVP dryer with the purchase of full size flat iron or curling wand

FREE tote with purchase of 2 full size Ion Purifying products

Buy 2 Get One Free Heel to Toe products

FREE Seche Perfect Nail Treatment with the purchase of 2 China Glaze nail polishes 

 


TARGET

Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner, $3.89 (Reg. Price)
Use $3.00/2 Pantene Product from SS 6/24
Or $3.00/2 Pantene products from PG 5/13
Or $1.00/2 Pantene products from PG 6/3
And use $1.00/2 Aussie, Pantene, Head & Shoulders or Herbal Essences Item, Target Coupon from Target Insert 6/17
Final Price: $1.89 each when you buy 2

Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner,  $2.99 (Reg. Price)
Use $1.00/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment from SS 6/24
Final Price: $1.99

Venus Embrace Razor, $8.49
Buy 2 Venus razors or cartridges and receive a $5 Target giftcard
Use two $2.00/1 Venus Razor or Refill from PG 5/13
Or $3.00/1 Venus Razor, when you buy (1) Venus Cartridge from SS 6/17
Or FREE Venus Razor, when you buy (1) Venus Cartridge up to $12.99 from PG 6/3
Pay $12.98, Receive $5.00 Gift Card
Final Price: $3.99 each when you buy 2



CVS

CoverGirl LashBlast Waterproof Volume Mascara $8.79 (Reg. Price)
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use B1G1 Covergirl LashBlast Volume Mascara from PG 6/3
Final Price: $2.20 each when you buy 2

Schick Intuition, Quattro Men/Women Razor, 1 ct, Cartridges, 3-4 ct, Gillette Venus, ProGlide or Power Fusion Razor, $9.99
Buy 1, Receive $4.00 Extra Bucks
Use $4.00/1 Gillette Venus & Olay Razor from SS 6/17
Or $2.00/1 Venus Razor or Refill from PG 5/13
Or $2.00/1 Schick Intuition Razor or Refill from SS 6/24
Or $2.00/1 – Schick Intuition Razor or Refill – (coupons.smartsource.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Schick Quattro for Women TrimStyle Razor – (coupons.smartsource.com)
Or $3.00/1 – Schick Quattro for Women TrimStyle Razor – (coupons.smartsource.com)
Pay $5.99, Receive $4.00 Extra Bucks
It's like paying $1.99

Nicole Nail Color by O.P.I., $7.99
Use $1.00/1 O.P.I. Nicole Lacquer from SS 5/6
Final Price: $6.99

Sensational Gel Polish Starter Kit, $49.99
Buy 1, Receive $10.00 Extra Bucks
Use $3.00/1 – Sensational Essentials Nail Kit, By Nailene – (facebook.com)
Pay $46.99, Receive $10.00 Extra Bucks
It's like paying $36.99

L’Oreal Cosmetics
Spend $15.00, Receive $5.00 Extra Bucks
Use $2.00/1 – L’Oréal Paris Face Cosmetic Product (redplum.com)
Or $1.00/1 – L’Oreal Paris Eye Product – (redplum.com)
Or $2.00/1 Loreal Paris Face Cosmetic product from RP 5/20
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Colour Riche Lip or Loreal Paris Lip product from RP 4/29
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Eye product from RP 6/17
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Eyeliner or Eye Shadow from RP 6/17

Maybelline Eye
Spend $10.00, Receive $3.00 Extra Bucks

Revlon Cosmetics
Spend $10.00, Receive $4.00 Extra Bucks
Use $1.00/1 Revlon Nail Item from SS 6/24
Or $2.00/1 Revlon Face Item from SS 6/24

Sally Hansen
Spend $10.00, Receive $3.00 Extra Bucks
Use $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)
Or $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 Nail Color Product – (coupons.com)Or $1.00/1 – Sally Hansen Nail Treatment Product – (coupons.com)Or $1.00/1 – Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Product – (redplum.com)

Pond’s Facial Cream or Towelettes, $5.99
Buy 1, Receive $2.00 Extra Bucks
Use $1.00/1 Pond’s Cream, Towelettes or Cleaning Item from RP 6/24
Or $1.00/1 Pond’s Wet Cleansing Towelettes from RP 6/24
Pay $4.99, Receive $2.00 Extra Bucks
It's like getting it for $2.99

Nair Hair Remover, $3.99
Use $3.00/2 – Nair Products – (coupons.smartsource.com)
Final Price: $2.49 each when you buy 2

Neutrogena Skin Care, Sun Care or Sunless
Spend $25.00, Receive $10.00 Extra Bucks
Use $2.00/1 – Neutrogena All-in-One Acne Control Pack – (neutrogena.com)
Or $5.00/1 – Neutrogena Clinical Product – (neutrogena.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Neutrogena Men Product, Excludes Trial Size, Manufacturer Coupon – (walgreens.com)
Or $2.00/1 – Neutrogena Naturals Facial Moisturizer – (neutrogena.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Neutrogena Suncare or Sunless Product – (neutrogena.com)
Or $2.00/1 – Neutrogena Therapeutic Hair Care – (neutrogena.com)
Or $2.00/1 – Neutrogena Wave Refill Pad – (neutrogena.com)
Or $1.00/1 Neutrogena Suncare Item from SS 3/25
Or $1.00/1 Neutrogena Suncare Item from RP 6/24
Or $1.00/1 Neutrogena Naturals Cleanser from SS 4/15
Or $2.00/1 Neutrogena Naturals Moisturizer from SS 4/15
Or $3.00/1 Neutrogena Naturals Moisturizer and (1) Cleanser from SS 4/15
Or $1.50/1 Neutrogena Acne Cleansing Device, Facial Moisturizer or Treatment Product from SS 5/6

L’Oreal Sun Care
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Skincare product from RP 5/20
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Skincare Item from RP 4/29
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Skincare Item from RP 6/17
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Sublime Bronze from RP 5/20
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Sublime Sun product from RP 5/20
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Sublime Sun product from RP 6/17
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Skincare Item from RP 6/17
Or $1.00/1 – L’Oreal Paris Skincare Product – (redplum.com)
Or $1.00/1 – L’Oreal Paris Sublime Sun Product – (redplum.com)
Or $1.00/1 – L’Oreal Paris Sublime Sun Screen – (lorealparisusa.com)

Coppertone Sun Care, $9.94
Buy 2, Receive $8.00 Extra Bucks
Use $5.00/2 Coppertone Product from SS 6/24
Or $1.00/1 Coppertone Product from SS 6/24
Or $3.00/2 Coppertone Product from SS 5/20
Or $1.00/1 Coppertone Product from SS 5/20
Or $1.00/1 – Coppertone Suncare Product, Excludes Trial Size – (coppertone.com)
Pay $14.88, Receive $8.00 Extra Bucks
 It's like paying $3.44 each when you buy 2

Pantene Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler, $3.49
Use $3.00/2 Pantene products from PG 5/13
Or $1.00/2 Pantene products from PG 6/3
Or $3.00/2 Pantene products from SS 6/24
Final Price: $1.99 each when you buy 2

All Schick Disposable Razors
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use $1.00/1 Schick Quattro for Women Disposable Razor Pack from SS 6/24
Or $1.00/1 Schick Quattro Titanium Disposable Razor Pack from SS 6/24
Or $3.00/2 Schick ST2 or Slim Twin Disposable Razor Packs from SS 6/24
Or $2.00/1 – Schick Xtreme3 Eco, 4pk – (coupons.com)
Or $2.00/1 – Schick Xtreme3 Eco, 4pk – (pillsbury.com)
Or $2.00/1 – Schick Xtreme3 Eco, 4pk – (eatbetteramerica.com)




RITE AID

Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner or Stylers, $3.50 each, when you buy 2
Use $3.00/2 Pantene products from PG 5/13
Or $1.00/2 Pantene products from PG 6/3
And use $3.00/2 Pantene, Head & Shoulders, Venus, or Covergirl Lash Blast Mascara, or Simply Ageless or Tone Rehab Foundation, Rite Aid coupon from SS 6/17 (exp 6/30)
Final Price: $0.50 each when you buy 2

Revlon Cosmetics and Beauty Tools
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Spend $10.00, Receive $4.00 +Up Reward

Spend $5.00 of Revlon Beauty Tools, Submit for $1.50 Single Check Rebate
Use $2.00/1 – Revlon Nail Enamel – (adperk.com)Or $2.00/1 – Revlon Eye Beauty Tools or Brow Pencils – (adperk.com)

Neutrogena and Aveeno Sun Care
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use $2.00/1 Aveeno Sunscreen product from RP 5/13
Or $1.50/1 – Aveeno Sunscreen Product – (smartsource.com)
Or $1.25/1 – Aveeno Hand and Body Lotion or Aveeno Sun Care Product – (walgreens.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Neutrogena Suncare or Sunless Product – (neutrogena.com)

L’Oreal Eye Cosmetics
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use $1.00/1 – L’Oreal Paris Eye Product – (redplum.com)
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Eye product from RP 6/17
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Eyeliner or Eye Shadow from RP 6/17

Almay Eye Cosmetics
Buy Two Get One Free
Buy 1 Eye or Face Makeup Remover, Submit for $1.00 Single Check Rebate
Use $1.00/1 – Almay Cosmetics and Makeup Removers– (coupons.com)

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear and Bronzers
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Spend $20.00, Receive $7.00 +Up Reward
Use $1.00/1 Physicians Formula Cosmetic product from SS 3/18
Or $1.00/1 Physicians Formula Cosmetic product from SS 4/15
Or $1.00/1 Physicians Formula Cosmetic product from SS 5/6
Or $1.00/1 Physicians Formula Cosmetic product from SS 6/3

Sally Hansen Products and Beauty Tools
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Spend $50.00, Receive $20.00 +Up Reward

Use $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)
Or $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 Nail Color Product – (coupons.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Sally Hansen Nail Treatment Product – (coupons.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Product – (redplum.com)

Olay Regenerist and Total Effects Facial Skin Care, $20.99
Buy 1, Receive $3.00 +Up Reward
Use $3.00/1 Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizer or facial Cleanser or Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo from PG 6/3
Pay $17.99, Receive $3.00 +Up Reward
It's like paying $14.99

L’Oreal Revitalift Age Perfect or Collagen Filler Skin Care, $10.98
Use $2.00/1 – L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Product – (lorealparisusa.com)
Or $1.00/1 – L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect Product – (lorealparisusa.com)
Final Price: $8.98

Neutrogena Acne Cleansers and Moisturizers
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use $2.00/1 – Neutrogena All-in-One Acne Control Pack – (neutrogena.com)
Or $2.00/1 – Neutrogena Wave Refill Pad – (neutrogena.com)

WALGREEN'S

Select Olay Regenerist Skin Care, 
Buy 1, Receive $2.00 Register Reward
Use $3.00/1 Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser or Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo from PG 6/3
Pay $15.99, Receive $2.00 Register Reward
It's like paying $13.99

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting, Night Elixir, Wrinkle Revolution, DNA Superstructure or SPF 50 Cream, 1.7 oz, or kits $22.99
Buy 1, Receive $2.00 Register Reward
Pay $22.99, Receive $2.00 Register Reward
It's like paying $20.99

Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo Kit, $22.99
Use $3.00/1 Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser or Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo from PG 6/3
Final Price: $19.99

Pond’s Cold Cream, Dry Skin Cream, Towelettes, $5.99
Use $1.00/1 Pond’s Wet Cleansing Towelettes, 30 pack, from RP 6/24
Or $1.00/1 Pond’s Cream, Towelettes or Cleansing Product from RP 6/24
Final Price: $4.99
Neutrogena Cosmetics
Buy One Get One 50% off
Use $2.00/1 – Neutrogena Cosmetics – (bricks.coupons.com)

Maybelline Foundation, Primer, Concealer, Powder, Blush, and Nail Cosmetics
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use $2.00/1 Maybelline New York Foundation from Marie Claire Magazine, April ’12
Or $1.00/1 Maybelline New York Powder, Blush, Concealer or Primer from Marie Claire Magazine, April ’12
Or $1.00/1 Maybelline Eye and Lip Cosmetics from Walgreens June Savings Book (exp 6/30)

Almay Cosmetics
Buy One Get One 50% Off

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

Friday, June 22, 2012

Weekend Sale Roundup: So Many Summer Sales...



Ann Taylor: 30% off select shorts

Ann Taylor Loft: 40% off select full priced items, additional 40% off sale items

Banana Republic: save up to 40% off select items (in store and online)

Bath and Body Works: Semi-Annual Sale

Bloomingdale's: 25-40% off select new arrivals from BASLER and Gerard Darel

Express: End of Season Sale, take an additional 30% off clearance items.

Francesca's Collections: Summer Sale, save up to 70%

Gap: Summer Sale, up to 50% off select styles

J. Crew: Summer Sale (Anyone know if they are still offering the extra 30% sale items in store?)

J. Crew Factory: 30% off select items

Kate Spade: Extra 25% off SALE items (check out this post for details)

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

Lord & Taylor: Maxi dresses and swimwear, 25% off; all sandals on sale (buy one get 30$ off, buy 2 get 35% off, buy 3 get 40% off); 20% off Sales Pass available to print from the website

Macy's: Super Saturday, sales pass available in your local newspaper

NY & Co.: The BIG Sale, everything on sale, up to 80% off

Old Navy: 15% off your entire purchase (20% of you use your Old Navy card), in stores and online (use code ONSUNSHINE at checkout)

Pottery Barn: Summer Sale

Romwe: Save up to 50% on select dresses; get a $5 coupon by following Romwe on Pinterest

The Limited: Summer Sale, up to 70% off; take an extra 40% off all clearance items

Tory Burch: Summer Sale, up to 50% off select items.

Vera Bradley: Summer Sale, 40% off select summer items

Victoria's Secret: Semi-Annual Sale

West Elm: 20% off all lighting, 15 % off all mirrors


Friday's Fancies: Strawberry Kiwi

**Don't forget to check back later for my Weekend Sale Roundup!

The other day I decided to dress up like a bottle of Strawberry Kiwi Snapple.  (I previously wore a similar outfit here).
Skirt // The Limited (worn here, similar here); T-shirt // American Eagle (worn here, similar here)
Necklace // The Webster for Target; Flip Flops // Steve Madden (worn here, similar here);
Bracelets // Target (worn here, similar here); Sunnies // Coach (similar here)
Linking up with Long Distance Loving for Friday's Fancies.
And if you were wondering, yeah I colorblocked at the office.  And not just any old colorblocking, NEON color blocking.  
I broke one of my cardinal office wear rules and wore flip flops to the office.  I know, I know.  I am a rebel, but I am ashamed.  My second office wear rule is NO LEGGINGS.  Please ladies, heed my cries.  Leggings have no place in the business casual office, or in a doctor's office, or in court.  
Ok, back on track with my flip flop faux pas.  I don't normally recommend wearing flip flops to the office, but it was 95 degrees!!  And I forgot to change shoes after I took the dog for a walk.  It's a good thing I remembered to bring the dog back inside before leaving for work.



Polish // Essie // Navigate Her



Thursday, June 21, 2012

June Glam Bag AND Bonus Target Summer Beauty Bag

This month's Glam Bag theme was "Out All Night" and featured items that are supposed to keep you looking gorgeous when you're out on the town.  I was pretty happy with this bag.  I got a full size eyeliner and a full size lipstick.  

1. Living Proof Nourishing Styling Cream: This cream is supposed to have some special molecule in it that blocks humidity.  I don't believe that there's any fancy molecule in there, but it smells nice and I've heard good things about this brand.

2. Marabella Semi-Permanent Eyeliner Pen:  I assume it's called semi-permanent because it's supposed to be smudge free.  However, it took two to three swipes before it was a nice black color.  The problem with this is that it says it's not safe for contact lenses.  So, I will not be able to try this one out.

3. Philosophy Take a deep Breath Moistuizer: I love the Philosophy brand.  However, this moisturizer doesn't have any SPF, so I'll have to put another layer of gunk on this summer if I am to use this.

4. NYX Round Lipstick: I don't wear lip stick, but I do like this one.  I don't love it, but I like it.  It's light and moisturizes.  It smudges pretty easily though.  I smudged it just driving to work.  I also like the color.  It's a light maroon hue that I never would have purchased, but it doesn't look half bad on me.

My mailbox was exploding with beauty goodies because I also got my FREE Summer Target Beauty Bag.


1. Garnier Fructis Color Shield Shampoo and Conditioner: I don't have colored hair, so I won't see the benefits of this.  I do like the smell of Fructis shampoo though.

    Revlon Lip Butter: This is my new favorite lip product and I got to try it in an awesome new color, Peach Parfait.  It's super creamy, but I've heard it melts easily.  If I buy a full size I better be sure I don't leave it in the car this summer.

2. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 70 Sun Block: This is my all time favorite sun block.  It's a high SPF and isn't greasy.

3. Aveeno Daily Detoxifying Scrub: I haven't tried it yet, but I love all of Aveeno's other face washes.

4. TreSemme Split Remedy Shampoo and Conditioner: I really like the smell of TreSemme shampoos.  I don't think these are big enough samples to see a difference in the amount of split ends.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Shoesday: Crazy Feet?

It's no secret that I love an adorable, whimsical print (sometimes animal, sometimes not).  Here's the evidence:
Cats (seen here); Keys (seen here); Snails (seen here); Birds (seen here)
However, I am a bit on the fence about these crazy animal shoes.  Are they quirky and adorable or crazy cat lady living in Boca?




Crazy Shoes



Cheetah Shoes, $34
Fruit Shoes, $34
Flamingo Shoes, $34
Geese Shoes, $34


Well, buy me a purple Vespa and send me to Boca with an army of cats.

Flamingo Shoes Outfit #1
Flamingo Shoes Outfit #1 by veggielawyer

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Monday, June 18, 2012

Stuff I Wore: Weekend Update


I copied this outfit from Annie of The Other Side of Gray because I had no idea how to wear this necklace.
Top // Banana Republic (similar here); AG Stevie Ankles // Anthropologie (worn here); Chunky Pemota Pumps // Target (worn here, similar here); Bracelet // Target (worn here, similar here); Necklace // Target (similar here)
I think my weekends are getting a little monotonous.  I started it out the same as always with a casual Friday (see above) and then I ate various kinds of chips covered in cheese and drank some beer.  No, I kid you not, I ate nachos and drank beer on Saturday AND Sunday.  I might need an intervention to deal with my cheese and beer addiction.  I will be hitting the gym HARD this week.
The weekend started off pretty good.  Friday night a miracle happened...I MADE IT TO HAPPY HOUR.  I was out of work before happy hour specials ended.  Happy hour is a ritual I had almost forgotten about.  
However, Saturday I got back  into my normal weekend routine and partook in my favorite activity: over eating with Elena.  I tried a Sea Dog Wild Blueberry beer and it was pretty awesome.  It was smooth with a hint of fruitiness without tasting like a grape soda.


I washed that beer down with a food brought to us straight from the gods: potachos.  It's nachos made with potato chips.  Yes, you read that correctly...potato chips.  


After Father's Day activities, I got home early enough to get back into my beer and cheese routine.  I tried out a limited release beer from Blue Moon: Agave Blonde Ale.  I found it to be mediocre at best.  It really just tasted like a sweet crappy pilsner.


But then we had nachos for dinner.  I'm really glad my mom doesn't read this.  She would be so disappointed.

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Don't you think this button should include a pic of Tina and Amy?

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Beauty Deals: Week of 6.17.12


This post is late (again) this week.  I have a good excuse though.  I was celebrating my mom's birthday all day Sunday and didn't have time to scour the weekly fliers until today.


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

FREE Biotera Ultra Color Care shampoo or conditioner with the purchase of any 2 full size Biotera products

FREE GVP dryer with the purchase of full size flat iron or curling wand

FREE tote with purchase of 2 full size Ion Purifying products

Buy 2 Get One Free Heel to Toe products

FREE Seche Perfect Nail Treatment with the purchase of 2 China Glaze nail polishes 
 

TARGET

Herbal Essences or Aussie Shampoo or Conditioner, $2.50
Use $1.00/2 Herbal Essences or Aussie products from PG 6/3
Or $1.00/2 Herbal Essences or Aussie products from PG 5/13
And (2) $1.00/1 Herbal Essences, Aussie, or Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner, Target Coupon from RP 5/6
Final Price: $1.00 each when you buy 2

Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner, $3.89
Use $3.00/2 Pantene products, excludes trial/travel sizes, limit 1 coupon per purchase, limit of 4 like coupons in same shopping trip from PG 5/13 (exp 6/30)
Or $1.00/2 Pantene products, excludes trial/travel sizes, limit of 4 like coupons in same shopping trip from PG 6/3 (exp 6/30)
And $1.00/1 Herbal Essences, Aussie, or Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner, Target Coupon from RP 5/6 (exp 6/20)
Or $1.00/2 Aussie, Pantene, Head & Shoulders or Herbal Essences Item, Target Coupon from Target Insert 6/17 (exp 7/17)
Final Price: $1.39 each when you buy 2

Sally Hansen Wax Strips for the Face, $4.99
Use $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)
Or $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)
And $1.00/1 – Sally Hansen Wax Item, Excludes Trial Size, Target Coupon – (target.com)
Final Price: $1.99

Clean & Clear Morning Burst Cleanser, $4.49
Use $1.00/1 Clean & Clear Product, 2oz or larger from SS 5/13 (exp 6/30)
Or $1.00/1 – Clean and Clear Product, Exclude Trial Size – (cleanandclear.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Clean and Clear Product, Excludes Trial Size, Manufacturer Coupon – (walgreens.com)
Final Price: $3.49

L’Oreal Studio Secrets Eye Shadow Single,  $3.94
Use $1.00/1 L’Oreal Paris Eye Product from RP 6/17 (exp 8/12)
And $1.00/1 – L’Oreal Cosmetic Item, Excludes Trial Size, Target Coupon – (target.com)
Final Price: $1.99

Olay Regenerist Cleanser, 5oz or Regenerist Wet Cloths, $5.99
Use $3.00/1 Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizer or facial Cleanser or Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo, excludes trial/travel sizes, limit of 4 like coupons in same shopping trip from PG 6/3 (exp 6/30)
Final Price: $2.99



CVS

Schick Hydro Silk, Hydro 3, Hydro 5 or Hydro Power Razor, $8.99
Buy 1, Receive $3.00 Extra Bucks
Use $4.00/1 Schick Hydro Silk Razor or Refill from SS 5/13
Or $4.00/1 Schick Hydro Silk Refill from SS 5/13
Or $4.00/1 Schick Hydro Power Select or Hydro 3 or 5 Blade Razor from SS 6/10
Pay $4.99, Receive $3.00 Extra Bucks
It's like paying $1.99

Gillette Venus Disposable Razors Tropical Scent, $11.49
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use B1G1 Venus or Daisy Disposable from PG 6/3
Or $2.00/1 Venus Disposable or Daisy Disposable from PG 5/13
Final Price: $1.87 each when you buy 2

Revlon Cosmetics
Spend $10.00, Receive $4.00 Extra Bucks

Maybelline Cosmetics
Spend $10.00, Receive $3.00 Extra Bucks
Use $1.00/1 – Maybelline New York Dream Face Foundation, Blush or Concealer – (facebook.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Maybelline New York Dream Face Foundation, Blush or Concealer – (bricks.coupons.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Maybelline New York Superstay 10 Hour Stain Gloss – (bricks.coupons.com)

L’Oreal Cosmetics
Spend $15.00, Receive $5.00 Extra Bucks
Use $2.00/1 – L’Oréal Paris Face Cosmetic Product, Excludes Magic Perfecting Base 0.1 – (redplum.com)
Or $2.00/1 Loreal Paris Face Cosmetic product from RP 5/20
Olay Total Effects Facial, Excludes Wet Cloths and Tone Correcting, $18.99
Use $1.00/1 Olay Facial Cleanser or Facial Moisturizer from PG 6/3
Final Price: $17.99

Olay Daily Facial Cloths or Cleansers, $5.49
Use $1.00/1 Olay Facial Cleanser or Facial Moisturizer from PG 6/3
Final Price: $4.49

Olay Regenerist Facial Care, Total Effects Tone or UV Moisturizer, $20.99
Buy 1, Receive $3.00 Extra Bucks
Use $3.00/1 Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizer or facial Cleanser or Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo from PG 6/3
Or $1.00/1 Olay Facial Cleanser or Facial Moisturizer from PG 6/3
Pay $17.99, Receive $3.00 Extra Bucks
It's like paying $14.99

Almay Cosmetics
Spend $10.00, Receive $4.00 Extra Bucks
Use $1.00/1 – Almay Cosmetics and Makeup Removers, Available at Walgreens – (coupons.com)

L’Oreal Skin Care
Spend $25.00, Receive $5.00 Extra Bucks
Use $2.00/1 – L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Product – (lorealparisusa.com)
Or $2.00/1 Loreal Paris Revitalift product from RP 4/29
Or $1.00/1 – L’Oreal Paris Skincare Product, Excludes Trial Size – (redplum.com)
Or $1.00/1 – L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect Product – (lorealparisusa.com)
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Skincare product from RP 5/20
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Skincare Item from RP 4/29
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Skincare Item from RP 6/17

L’Oreal Ever Hair Care or Hair Color
Buy 2, Receive $5.00 Extra Bucks
Use $1.00/1 – L’Oreal EverSleek, EverPure, EverStrong Treatment – (redplum.com)
Or $2.00/1 Loreal Paris Excellence or Excellence to-Go Shade from RP 5/20
Or $2.00/1 Loreal Paris Sublime Mousse Haircolor from RP 6/17
Or $4.00/2 Loreal Paris Haircolor products from RP 5/6
Or $4.00/2 Loreal Paris Shades of Preference from RP 6/3
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris EverCreme, EverSleek, EverPure, EverStrong Shampoo or Conditioner from RP 5/13
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris EverCreme, EverSleek, EverPure, EverStrong Treatment from RP 5/13
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris EverStyle product from RP 5/13
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Haircolor product from RP 5/6
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Shade of Preference from RP 6/3
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris EverCreme, EverSleek, EverPure, EverStrong Shampoo or Conditioner from RP 6/17
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris EverCreme, EverSleek, EverPure, EverStrong Treatment from RP 6/17
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris EverStyle product from RP 6/17

Garnier Skin Care
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use $2.00/1 – Garnier Moisturizer Product – (coupons.com)
Or $2.00/1 – Garnier Moisturizer Product – (pillsbury.com)
Or $2.00/1 – Garnier Moisturizer Product – (eatbetteramerica.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Garnier Moisturizer Product – (bricks.coupons.com)Or $1.00/1 Garnier Skincare product from RP 5/6

Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler
Use $1.00/1 – Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner, Excludes Trial Size – (coupons.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner, Excludes Trial Size – (pillsbury.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner, Excludes Trial Size – (eatbetteramerica.com)
Final Price: $2.33

Dove Hair Care, $3.50
Spend $15 on Dove Hair Care or Body Wash and Receive $5 Extra Bucks
Use $0.75/1 Dove Hair Care from RP 6/3
Buy 5, pay $13.75 get $5 Extra Bucks
It's like paying $1.75 each
Dove Body Wash, $6.00
Spend $15 on Dove Hair Care or Body Wash and Receive $5 Extra Bucks 
Use $0.75/1 Dove Body Wash from RP 6/3
Buy 3, pay $15.75, receive $5 Extra Bucks
It's like paying $3.58 each

John Frieda Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler, $6.00
Spend $20 on select John Frieda Hair Products and Receive $5 Extra Bucks
Use $1.00/1 John Frieda Product from SS 6/10
Buy 4, spend $20, get $5 Extra Bucks
It's like paying $3.75 each

Select John Frieda Hair Treatments, $8.00
Spend $20 on select John Frieda Hair Products and Receive $5 Extra Bucks
Use $1.00/1 John Frieda Frizz-Ease Serum or Sheer, Solution, from SS 6/10
Or $1.00/1 John Frieda Product from SS 6/10 (exp 8/4)
Buy 3, spend $21, get $5 Extra Bucks
It's like paying $5.33 each 




RITE AID

Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner or Stylers $3.50 each, when you buy 2
Buy 2, Receive $1.00 +Up Reward
Use $3.00/2 Pantene products from PG 5/13
Or $1.00/2 Pantene products from PG 6/3
Pay $4.00, Receive $1.00 +Up Reward
It's like paying $1.50 each when you buy 2

L’Oreal Cosmetics
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Spend $15.00, Receive $5.00 +Up Reward
Use $2.00/1 – L’Oréal Paris Face Cosmetic Product – (redplum.com)
Or $2.00/1 Loreal Paris Face Cosmetic product from RP 5/20
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Colour Riche Lip or Loreal Paris Lip product from RP 4/29

L’Oreal Sublime Sun Care and Sunless and Coppertone Sun Care
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use $1.00/1 – L’Oreal Paris Sublime Sun Product – (redplum.com)
Or $1.00/1 – L’Oreal Paris Sublime Sun Screen – (lorealparisusa.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Coppertone Suncare Product  – (coppertone.com)
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Sublime Sun product from RP 5/20

Revlon Colorstay Cosmetics
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Spend $10.00, Receive $4.00 +Up Reward

Wet n Wild Cosmetics
40% Off
Spend $8.00, Receive $3.00 +Up Reward
Use $1.00/1 Wet n Wild product from RP 5/13

L’Oreal Ever Hair Care, $5.99
Buy 2, Receive $3.00 +Up Reward
Use $1.00/1 Loreal Paris EverCreme, EverSleek, EverPure, EverStrong Shampoo or Conditioner from RP 5/13
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris EverCreme, EverSleek, EverPure, EverStrong Treatment from RP 5/13
Or $1.00/1 Loreal Paris EverStyle product from RP 5/13
Pay $9.98, Receive $3.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $3.49 each when you buy 2

All Nail Enamel or Nail Art
Spend $30.00, Receive $10.00 +Up Reward
Use $1.00/1 – Sally Hansen Nail Color Product – (coupons.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Nutro Nail Product – (nutronail.com)
And $2.00/1 – Revlon ColorStay Nail Enamel – (adperk.com)
Physicians Formula Cosmetics
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Spend $15.00, Receive $5.00 +Up Reward
Use $1.00/1 Physicians Formula Cosmetic product from SS 3/18
Or $1.00/1 Physicians Formula Cosmetic product from SS 4/15
Or $1.00/1 Physicians Formula Cosmetic product from SS 5/6
Or $1.00/1 Physicians Formula Cosmetic product from SS 6/3

Cover Girl Lip and Eye Cosmetics
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use B1G1 Covergirl LashBlast Volume Mascara, up to $7.50 from PG 6/3
Or $1.00/1 Covergirl product from PG 6/3
Or $1.00/1 Covergirl product from PG 5/13

Suave Hair Care, Lotion, Body Wash, or Anti-Perspirant
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Spend $15.00, Receive $5.00 +Up Reward

Use $0.75/1 – Suave Body Wash, Excludes Trial and Travel Size – (coupons.com)
Or $0.50/1 – Suave Men Shampoo, Conditioner, or Personal Wash Product – (suave.com)
Or $0.50/1 – Suave Professionals Styling Product – (redplum.com)

Olay Bath Bar, Body Wash, or Lotion
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use FREE Olay 2-pack, when you buy (1) Olay Facial Moisturizer or Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo from PG 5/13
Or $2.00/1 Olay Bar, Body Wash or In-Shower Body Lotion, when you buy (1) Secret Clinical Strength from PG 5/13
Or FREE Olay Bar, Body Wash or In Shower Body Lotion, when you buy (1) Venus Refill, from PG 6/3

WALGREEN'S

Caress Body Wash, Suave Shampoo or Conditioner, Select Stylers, Lotion
Buy 2, Receive $2.00 Register Reward
Use 2 $0.75/1 Caress Body Wash or Bars, Body Wash or 6 pk. Bars from RP 5/20
Or $0.50/1 Suave Professionals Styling Product from RP5/20
Or $0.50/2 Suave Professionals Shampoo or Conditioner from RP 5/20
Or B1G1 Suave Body Lotion from RP5/20

Cover Girl Cosmetics
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use 2 $1.00/1 Cover Girl Product from PG 6/3
Or $1.00/1 Cover Girl Product from PG 5/13
Or $1.00/1 Cover Girl Product from Tampax product insert
Or $1.00/1 Cover Girl Product from Crest product insert
Or B1G1 Cover Girl Lashblast Volume Mascara, up to $7.50, from PG 6/3

L’Oreal Paris Eye Cosmetics
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use 2 $3.00/1 L’Oreal Paris Face Cosmetic Product from RP 5/20
Or $1.00/1 L’Oreal Paris Eye Product from RP 6/17
Or $1.00/1 L’Oreal Paris Eyeliner or Eye Shadow from RP 6/17
Or $2.00/1 L’Oreal Paris Face Cosmetic Product from RP 5/20
Or $1.00/1 L’Oreal Colour Riche Lip or Paris Lip Product from RP 4/29

Revlon Cosmetics and Beauty Tools
Buy One Get One 50% Off
L’Oreal Skin Care or Sublime Sun or Bronze 
20% Off
Use $1.00/1 L’Oreal Paris Skincare Item from RP 6/17

Nexxus Hair Care
Buy One Get One 50% Off

Select Olay Regenerist Skin Care, $18.99
Buy 1, Receive $2.00 Register Reward
Use $3.00/1 Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser or Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo from PG 6/3
Pay $15.99, Receive $2.00 Register Reward
Final Price: $13.99

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting, Night Elixir, Wrinkle Revolution, DNA Superstructure or SPF 50 Cream, 1.7 oz, or kits, $22.99
Buy 1, Receive $2.00 Register Reward
Pay $22.99, Receive $2.00 Register Reward
Final Price: $20.99

Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo Kit, $22.99
Use $3.00/1 Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser or Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo from PG 6/3
Final Price: $19.99
*Some of the deals were a product of my own genius, some I found via The Krazy Coupon Lady.
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