Is it tacky to talk about a great deal?

I told you that Banana Republic sent me a birthday coupon. Well, it was set to expire today so I went shopping (read: I strongarmed the Big Fella into taking me to the mall).

Here's what Banana Republic got me for my birthday this year:



The gold-plated Amelia Tassel Necklace.
Originally $60.
On sale for $27.99.
Additional 30% off brought the price down to $19.59.
With my coupon, I paid $4.99.

Ann Taylor Loft also sent me a birthday coupon. I used it on this Denim Pencil Skirt.



Originally $49.
On sale for $29.99.
Additional 40% off brings it down to $17.99.
With my coupon, I paid, $3.25.

Happy Birthday to me. It's ok to be jealous.

Thanks, Banana Republic and Loft.

Coldwater Creek -- 25% off everything with code

Coldwater Creek is offering 25% off everything with code WHH8535 in store and online. Printable coupon available here.

Offer is valid through 3/2/10 and is exclusive of tax and shipping. Use Offer Code WHH8535. One offer per transaction. Not valid: on previous purchases, for Coldwater Creek gift cards, in Outlet stores or on Spa services. May not be combined with any other Offer Code or discount. In the event of a return or exchange the amount refunded will equal the actual merchandise purchase price paid. No cash value.

Aldo sale + 50% off

Aldo has a Fantastic Finds sale going on with very limited sizes. The sale is on Women's and Men's shoes, sandals and boots.

Use code 50FFINDS for an additional 50% off the Fantastic Finds shoes only.

*Use promotion code 50FFINDS at the time of checkout and an Extra 50% will automatically be deducted from any Fantastic Find style you have included in your order. Cannot be used with any other promotion code. This offer is only valid in the U.S. now through Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010.

Sharp LC47SB57UT -- $699

Dell Home has the Sharp LC47SB57UT LCD HDTV for $699 (or $678 with a Dell Preferred Account) and free shipping.

Screen Size Class 47" Class (46-61/64" Diagonal)
Panel Type Active Matrix (a-si TFT) LCD
Pixel Resolution Full 1920 x 1080 HD Resolution
Brightness 450 cd/m2
Viewing Angles 176º H / 176º V
Lamp Life (hours)1 60,000
Audio System 8W + 8W
Tuning System ATSC / QAM / NTSC
Spectral Contrast Engine Level XD
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Response Time 6.5ms
120Hz

Outputs
Digital Audio Coaxial 1 x

Inputs
HDMI™ 4 (1080p compatible)
HD Component 2 (1080p compatible)
Composite Video 1
S-Video 4-pin DIN x 1
Audio Inputs (L/R) L/R x3
PC 1 (15-pin D-sub)

Power Consumption AC (watts) 185W
Power Source 120V

Dimensions
Dimensions (wxhxd) (inches) 44-9/32" x 28-3/32" x 4-1/32"
Dimensions with Speakers (wxhxd) (inches) 44-9/32" x 30-7/32" x 12-1/8"

Weight
Product Weight (lbs.) 44.09
Weight with Stand & Speakers (lbs.) 52.69

Samsung 40" TV -- $699

Newegg has the Samsung LN40B550 for $804.00.
Get $105 off with code EMCYNNS48 (expires on February 27).
Free shipping.
Newegg charges the appropriate state and/or local sales tax for any order shipping to California, New Jersey, and Tennessee.

40"
16:9
6ms
1080p
LCD HDTV w/ Touch of Color Design
70,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio

Free shipping at Chadwicks for only a couple of hours

It's a miracle... but a short one. Right now Chadwicks is offering free shipping with code CHFREESHIP from 9-11. Check out all these deals under $9.99.

Get shopping!

Payless -- Free shipping for orders > $50

Payless is offering free shipping with orders over $50 through Tuesday with code 2DAYFEB. Their shipping is normally $5.95 but they have free in-store shipping all the time so this is not the best deal.

Personalization Mall -- 20% off

Personalization Mall is offering 20% off your entire order with code VIP222.

Offer expires on February 28, 2010.

Valentine's Day cheap dates

Free firecracker chicken with a two or three entree plate with this coupon.

Wahoo's has a free #1 Combo meal if you bring in your date and this coupon. I just want you all to know that Wahoo's now serves brown rice and tofu so they have the HBM blessing.

Baja Fresh has a BOGO entree with this facebook coupon.

And for dessert, go to Pinkberry for BOGO yogurt with this coupon.

Denny's -- free heart disease tomorrow

On February 9, from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. Denny's will be giving away a free Grand Slam breakfast.

Looks like there are all sorts of animal products in the Grand Slam. I suggest a nice, warm bowl of oatmeal instead:

T Minus, T Plus giveaway

Tina over at T Minus, T Plus has a great giveaway on her blog for this purse:



To enter do any or all of the following:

1. Go to Shoes Got Sole, and select the color purse you would like to win and leave a comment on Tina's blog.

2. Go to Shoes Got Sole, and pick out another item that you really love and leave a separate comment on Tina's blog.

3. Become a T Minus, T Plus follower on Blogger and leave a separate comment on Tina's blog.

4. Link back to this giveaway, and then leave a separate comment on Tina's blog with a link to your post about this giveaway.

Birthday coupon fail

I love it that retailers send me birthday coupons to use in the month of my birthday. Banana Republic, because they are particularly enlightened, sent me two coupons. Today I got one from Chadwicks. Oh Chadwicks. I love Chadwicks. I love Chadwicks' clearance section. I hate their shipping fees. So great... they send me a free shipping coupon -- which I can use on any purchase over $60. If I was in the habit of making purchases over $60, I wouldn't have a site called Helene's Bon Marche. Maybe Chadwicks doesn't speak French? That's a fail on two counts.