$10 Twice Gift for you!

Have you ever heard of Twice? They are an online resale shop and they are currently giving new members $10 to spend in their shop. I found all these tops for $11 or less from stores like Banana Republic or Urban Outfitters. Shipping is $5 so with your $10 credit, you'll have a cute new addition to your wardrobe for $6 shipped!

Deal Alert: BaubleBar Leap Day!

Have you checked out BaubleBar yet?

If not, today is the day! I got an email that each order today will include an extra

little something: "some free sparkle, a gift card on a future order or one of our big surprises"!

New accounts also get $10 off!
Sign up as one of my friends here or use invitation code: 22606!

I'm planning on ordering something..just not sure what yet!

What are your favorites?

Deal Alert: Shop Lately Jewelry

Just checked out ShopLately and found some cute jewelry for under $10..

perfect for gift giving! Here are some standouts: 

Cameo Ring $7

Faceted Jewel Bangle Set $5

Dangly Earrings $5

Mesh Bracelet $7

Shipping is only $2.99!

Deal Alert: Target Coupons

Save $3 on Women's Sleepwear at Target this week!

Did you know that Target has apparel coupons this week?

Find some inexpensive clearance clothing and you'll get some great deals! Here's the link directly to the apparel coupons, but if you want to find them in the future: here's how:

Go to: Target.com
Click on "see more" at the top right
Click on "Coupons" in the drop down menu
To save paper, click on 3 coupons per page
After clicking on the coupons you want to print, go back to print again. Usually you can print two coupons per computer.  

Have you used these before? What has been your best Target coupon deal?

Text message freebie!

Dress: JCPenney 2010

Earrings: Kohls

Necklace: Charlotte Russe $5 (free with text coupon)

Bracelet:$1

Shoes BCBGirls via Ross $20

I've always thought this dress was a little short, but after seeing this pic, maybe not!  

I kinda like the length. I usually wear this dress by itself, but I just got this light blue necklace and wanted to add a pop of color

This necklace is my first text freebie!  I was at Charlotte Russe and saw a sign to text from the store. Right away, I received a $5 pass by text that I just had to show to the cashier.  Luckily, all the necklaces were $5 that day!

I just recently made my way to the 21 century and got an unlimited data and text plan so I've been trying to find companies who text coupons. Here's my list for now..

1. Charlotte Russe: $5 off = free jewelry. I even got a cute leopard clutch for free too!
2. JCPenney: $10 off $10 purchase coupons sometimes!
3. Macys
4. Target: they send mobile coupons & reminders before they expire
5. Bath & Body Works
6. Express (thanks bravoerunway!)
7. Victoria's Secret (thanks bravoerunway!)

If you know any more, please comment!



Fall Uniform

Shirt: Target: Free with coupon (was $3 on clearance)

Jeans: Forever 21 $10.50

Boots: Sway $20

Necklace: Torrid, Free with birthday coupon (was $10) 2010

Bangle: Billy the Tree c/o Deal Pulp

I think this is my new Fall uniform: skinny jeans or leggings, easy top, boots and jewelry.  

So comfortable and perfect for layering when it gets colder.  Maybe Autumn will be my new favorite season. Well, at least she'll move up to the #2 spot. 

These are my most fave boots ever and I've worn them down so much I might have to find a replacement. :( I like the height of them and the color..it's going to be hard to find new ones.

In other news, do you not love this bangle?

P.S. Links to Deal Pulp are through my referral site..

thanks in advance if you sign up through me!

Birthday Freebies

Today is my birthday so this month, I've already been racking up freebies! 

Here's the list of companies who treat you well on your birthday!

-Sephora: this year is a philosophy Birthday Girl bubble bath
-The Body Shop $10 with Love your Body Membership
-Victoria's Secret: $10 gift card 
-Cost Plus World Market: $10 coupon with membership
-Torrid: $10 with divastyle premium membership
-Coldwater Creek: $10 gift card
-Rue 21: $10 off $20 purchase
-Container Store: free reusable shopping bag 
-Charlotte Russe: 10% off and free shipping
-Black Angus: Free dinner
-Cold Stone Creamery: Buy 1 signature creations, get one free


I'll continue to update this so check back again! I'll link it to my Budget shopping page. 

Playing Catch-up..

Dress: Charlotte Russe $2

Flip Flops: Payless 


It's already fall, but I still have outfits I haven't posted so I'm trying to catch up. 
I love this batik, tribal print and the ruffles.  This dress is enough of a statement on its own, without any accessories.  Its easy, comfortable and cute, can't beat that!

P.S. This outfit is also featured at Distinct. Style. Innovation for wear.it.wednesday.

The Ultimate Deal!

Dress: Old Navy $0.48!

Earrings: Forever 21 $3 in 2010

Flip Flops: Payless

How excited was I when I found this dress! The dress wasn't marked down, but I knew it was going to be pretty cheap. I had just bought a green printed version for $5 awhile ago and paid 50% off because one tie wasn't sewed on. Easy fix. I thought that was a deal, until I found the same dress in turquoise and in perfect condition for $2.50. When I got to the register when I found this version, it came up as $0.48 so I bought one for my BFF too. Maybe it's excessive to have three of the same dress, but it's just too cute!

Love Old Navy's additional 50% off clearance sales!

Just linked to The Pleated Poppy for "what I wore wednesday". 

Stop by and see the other outfits. 

Tribal Necklace

Dress: Ross $2

Necklace: Glint & Gleam via Deal Pulp $16 including shipping
Bracelet: Party City $0.50 


I love how a statement necklace can turn a simple black smocked dress into so much more. I got this necklace from Deal Pulp and loved the colors and tribal-inspired look. Deal Pulp has Daily Picks that have featured pieces from "Glint & Gleam".  A lot of the jewelry has been pretty unique so I always like to check out this site. 


P.S. Links to Deal Pulp are through my referral site..
thanks in advance if you sign up through me!



Just linked to The Pleated Poppy for "what I wore wednesday". 
Stop by and see the other outfits. 

Maximizing your clothes shopping budget: Un-extreme couponing

My guide to deal-finding and un-extreme couponing:  saving you money to free up your clothes shopping budget!

1) Coupon Blogs: Check out coupon blogs before you go anywhere. Most coupon blogs will have weekly posts for grocery, drugstore, retail storefront and online stores. You can get a lot of personal care items for free or almost free, but you'll need to cut or print coupons and sign up for store loyalty cards. Coupon blogs will tell you exactly how to do it, so it's easy!

2) Swagbucks: instead of using google or yahoo to search the internet, use Swagbucks and earn points for searching. Last year, I earned $60 in Amazon gift certificates to use for gifts and for my People Stylewatch and InStyle magazine subscriptions. Can't beat free money for doing something you are already doing! They just recently have $5 Target and Land's End gift certificates so I can buy clothing too!

3) Ebates: get cash back for online purchases. It all adds up and you could turn your Ebate check into a new outfit! I haven't gotten into ShopatHome or other rebate companies. Ebates has been easy and I've already received a couple of checks in the mail.

4) Sign up for daily deal sites. They frequently provide free credits for new members so you can usually get some free or inexpensive accessories and if you are lucky: free clothing! Here are a couple to check into:

Deal Pulp: lots of cute, inexpensive and unique accessories in their Daily Picks area. 
SaveMore: $10 credit for new members
Plum District: $5 credit for your first purchase!
Eversave: $3 off your first "save"
Jasmere:  a charitable donation will be made with each purchase
Sharing Spree: a portion of the deal supports local non-profit organizations.
BuyWithMe: Local and national offers
Dealster: Local and travel deals
The Clymb: Athletic gear

P.S. A bunch of the links are to my referral sites, so thanks for signing up through me!

Deal Alert: Cute stocking stuffer earrings!

Groopdealz has some cute Mum earrings for free today! Pick out 2 sets of earrings and 

just pay $2.75 for shipping. 

Thanks Hip2Save & Thanks for signing up through my referral link!

Finding the Deal!

Here are my tips for finding deals and getting the most out of your shopping budget:

• Only buy on sale! Everything eventually goes on sale so I really try to start with the clearance racks first. If I find something I like that's not on sale, I'll add a note to my phone so I can watch for sales and buy later or...
• Set a price alert on Shopstyle: When I find something I like and want to wait for a sale, I search for it on Shopstyle and create a sale alert. They'll email me when the item goes on sale! 
• Go shopping often! You find the best deals when you are out and about so go out there often. Plus, walking is good exercise! Die hard shoppers will also know when stores will markdown their prices, but I'm just not that obsessed, yet!
• Use coupons and check retailmenot for online coupons before buying. If you shop at Target, they have coupons on their website that when paired with clearance finds, ends up with free or really inexpensive clothes!
• Sign up for email and facebook updates to get coupons via mail, email and FB. Create a free email account just for these emails so it won't clog up your inbox.
• Buy only what you love: I learned this one over time. It's only a good deal if you love it and will wear it. Don't fall into the "it's only $5!" trap!
• Set a budget and keep track! I have a monthly budget that helps keep us out of debt. I keep track of my spending on Yahoo notepad and it helps me see what I've bought for the month and if I've spent too much, I can decide what I really want to keep.
• Buy the size that fits your body. Don't get caught up on the size of the item. Also don't buy the size that doesn't fit you as well because that's all that was left on clearance. 
• Take pictures wearing your new finds. When you can see it actually on your body, you can make sure that it fits you well.  I just learned this from starting this blog.

A couple of these tips will be reminders for me as well, to be more decisive and careful with my money. I get caught up in the excitement of a good deal and sometimes buy things that I'm either lukewarm about or doesn't fit as well as it should.