Wednesday, June 30, 2010

AE & Aerie -- 30% off clearance items and free shipping on 3 or more purchases

American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie currently have 30% off in their clearance sections: AE clearance; Aerie clearance. You get free shipping when you buy at least three items.

The discount and free shipping appear automatically in your cart.

Don't forget to bing cashback. AE is at 4%.

30% off details:
Offer valid on Clearance items only beginning at 12:01 A.M. EDT on June 30, 2010 through 11:59 P.M. PDT on July 6, 2010 at ae and aerie stores, ae.com and aerie.com. 30% off discount is automatically applied once a Clearance item(s) is added to the ae.com or aerie.com shopping bag or at checkout at an ae or aerie store. This 30% off offer can be combined with other discount offers. No discount code is required at the ae.com or aerie.com shopping bag. This discount is not redeemable for cash, nor is it valid toward any previously purchased merchandise or the purchase of merchandise certificates, gift cards or e-gift cards. Discount applies to merchandise costs only, not tax and shipping & handling costs.

Free shipping details:
Automatic free shipping valid for orders placed beginning June 30, 2010 at 12:00 am EDT through July 4, 2010 at 11:59 pm PDT and shipping to U.S. & Canadian addresses only. Shopping Bag must contain at least three (3) items, including regularly priced and clearance merchandise, to qualify for free shipping. Offer not valid on international orders. This offer is good for U.S. standard shipping within 3 to 7 business days pending credit approval and authorization. Orders to Canadian addresses will be shipped via Canada post within 6 to 10 business days to urban areas and 15 to 22 business days to rural areas. This offer can be combined with other discount offers. Not applicable toward previously purchased merchandise. All deliveries are pending credit approval, merchandise availability, delivery and weather conditions. Free shipping promotion and associated terms and conditions subject to change at AE's sole discretion.

40% off Loft and Ann Taylor

Ann Taylor and Loft both have 40% off sale items. Use code JULY40 for Ann Taylor and code FIX40 for Loft.

The problem with shopping online is they charge $8.95 to start. Loft, at least, has free shipping when you spend over $125. I don't know about you but I never spend that much in one sitting.

The moral of the story is check out their stores this weekend for the best deals.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Metrostyle -- $15 off $15

What do you do when it's 1 a.m., you wake up for unknown reasons, and your cat refuses to spend any time with you?

1. Make The Big Fella's breakfast.
2. Make The Big Fella's lunch.
3. Refrain from making yet another dinner until The Big Fella eats through the (a) chicken and rice, (b) chicken parmesan, (3) corned beef and potatoes, (4) enchiladas with spanish rice, and (5) shepherd's pie. Did I mention it's only two of us humans in the house and that I don't eat meat?
4. Tell you about this Metrostyle code for $15 off a $15 purchase.

If you guessed all of the above, you win a prize.*

I know what you're thinking. What the !@#$% is Metrostyle? But, underneath all that skanky clothes and accessories are some cute items.

This is my fave on their site. I didn't buy it because

I


am


super


cheap.

If you buy it, don't tell me about how cute it is.


Look how unbelievably happy the model is. I could have been this happy.

Cuteness runners up include:


Does this not look magical? I believe it has healing powers.


Stretch Lace Turtleneck
$12.99
Available in Black, Ivory, Silver Metallic and True Red.

Yes, I still want to look like Stevie Nicks circa 1972...

...because, God help me, she is still my fashion idol for 27 years running.

Speaking of Bella Donna, I have a theory that whatever cultural influences you're exposed to by the age of 10 become a part of your identity so when you see them again as adults it's like finding a lost piece of you. That's why I don't blame a lot of 20 year olds for liking Green Day. If you're in your 30s though, you're on your own.

What were we talking about again?

Oh yes.

The code works on clearance items and shipping and handling starts at $6.99. That means you can get out of there for a total of eight bucks if you shop strategically. Yes, upon hearing the code was $15 off 15, I had to find something as close to $15 as I could. It's an illness.


Filigree Sandals
$15.99
Available in Gold Metallic, Black, and Mauve Berry.


Ruched Slingbacks
$16.99
Available in Black and Graphite.



Cabled Kabuki Sleeve Sweater
$16.99
Available in Bright Green and Bright Rose.


Zipper Clutch
$16.99
Available in Black, White, Yellow and True Red.


Braid Clutch
$16.99
Available, in Sunkiss, Posy, White and Black.

What do you do when you can't sleep?

*The prize is the leftover shepherd's pie. Sorry. Someone has to eat it.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Kitchenaid mixers on sale

You wait all year and get two sales on the same day.

RueLaLa has the 5qt. mixers on sale for $219 down from $279 for two days only.


Pro 500 Series Mixer
325-watts, 120 volts, 60 Hz

Available in Empire Red, Blue Willow, Buttercup Yellow, Onyx Black,
Almond Cream and Cinnamon.

Here's your invite to RueLaLa.

Lowe's also has the 5 qt. mixer on sale here for $220 down from $299.99.




Model #: KSM150PS
Available in Metallic Chrome, Onyx Black, Empire Red,
Green Apple (super cute!), Pink and Cobalt Blue.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Giveaway: Murval Moc Croc Parisian Tote at T Minus T Plus

Tina over at T Minus T Plus is having another purse giveaway. I'm still mourning my loss of her last purse giveaway -- that was one heck of a beauty. This one's not too shabby either:

The Murval Moc Croc Parisian Tote from csn stores:


$35.99

To enter the giveaway, check out Tina's blog.

Le Creuset sale at RueLaLa

RueLaLa is having a Le Creuset sale. Something tells me this boutique is going to sell out fast!


Le Creuset 13.25qt Round Dijon French Oven
$279 down from $400



Le Creuset 12qt White Stock Pot with Pasta Fork
$69.00 down from $112.00
They also have the 16qt for $89 down from $132.

Not hip to RueLaLa? Click here for a RueLaLa invite.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Wii Sports Pack -- $9.99 on eBay

I'm all about the daily deals lately! eBay has a daily deal on a Nintendo Wii 7 In 1 Grand Slam Sports Pack today only (quantities limited). It's $9.99 with free shipping.



From eBay:

MSRP $24.99
60%OFF
Save $15.00
$9.99
Free shipping

We compared the selling price for the featured Daily Deals item on eBay to MSRP for the item at retail. We then calculated price difference to show savings percentage. All items subject to availability.

Product Description:
The Grand Slam Sports Pack for Nintendo Wii:
This is the ultimate player's package for the multi-dimensional sports lover. It comes equipped with a tennis racket, baseball bat, golf club, steering wheel, clear remote cover, and Wrist Strap.
The lightweight material assures that these accessories won’t be a heavy burden on your arms, allowing you to enjoy lengthier playing sessions without tiring as quickly. Located at the base of the detachable handle is a compartment that is designed for the Wii remote control to fit right into. With the remote snuggly secured, and your chosen attachment screwed onto the handle you can freely serve, swing, and steer to the action of your Wii game.
The Gun:
With this palm-fitted virtual gun, no enemy is safe in your crosshairs. Its gives it a feel of authenticity with its life-like mold, yet cannot be mistaken for a real gun with its white plastic façade. Its smooth grip and texture along with its lightweight material makes it comfortable for extended play. Simply by placing the remote in the top cradle of the gun, you are ready to engage in virtual combat; all you have to do is aim and shoot.

Friday, June 11, 2010

Gift Ideas: Photo-Engraved Lockets

It's one of my basic tenets of shopping to shop for gifts year-round and never last-minute.

Shopping Rule #1: Don't purchase in a panic!

That means that, yes, I've already bought some Christmas gifts and I've definitely bought most of my fall birthday gifts. In that vein, I thought I'd share this gift idea in case you all have any overly sentimental saps, such as myself on your shopping lists.

It's no secret that I love lockets. I have at least seven of them. I wore this huge one on my wedding day:



Pictures on Gold is a company that puts your photos on lockets (you send in a photo, they resize and edit it and put it directly on the metal of your choice).

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Free kids' movies from Regal Entertainment Group

Every summer Regal movies shows kids movies (on weekday mornings) for free. For more info on the Family Film Festival, including show times in your area, click here.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Target Daily Deals: 2 Maxi dresses for $17.59 plus tax or $9ish each (shipped)

I didn't even know Target had Daily Deals....

Today only they have a buy one, get one free promotion on Mossimo Supply Co. Maxi dresses in assorted colors. Perfect for summer.





$21.99 for two dresses.

Did I mention shipping is free?

Use code TCJ09UAB to bring the price down to $17.59 for two or $8.80 per dress.

With tax, here's the deal:

Items: $43.98
Shipping & Handling: $5.97
Promotion Applied: -$26.39
Free Shipping: -$5.97

Total Before Tax: $17.59
Estimated Tax:* $1.54
Order Total: $19.13

That's $9.57 per dress.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Free shipping at dELiA*s

dELiA*s has free shipping with no minimum purchase with code JUNEFS.

Expires Tuesday.

Introducing Cellfire

Cellfire is a web site that will transfer coupons and savings to your grocery store cards. From what I can tell they are hooked up with discounts and coupons for Vons, Pavillions and Ralphs. You can register by giving them your email address, birth year, phone number and your store card number. Then you browse through the products on which they have savings in each store. For example they've got "Save .75 on Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie." You click the "Save to Card" link under that product and it sends that savings directly to your card. So you can go to the store, buy the brownies, show them your card and you'll get the 75 cent discount without a coupon. Seems pretty clever, right. I've signed up for it but don't know if it works. If anyone has tried this, let me know.

Friday, June 4, 2010

Amazon $5 album sale

Holy gumballs, Amazon has 100 albums for $5 each. This is very exciting if only because Jeff Buckley's Grace is one of those albums. Stop what you're doing and go out (stay in) and get this album (download the mp3 of the album). Then listen to it over and over again in your room, on your headphones, and play Track 6 (Hallelujah) over and over again and read all sorts of meaning into the line "love is not a victory march" and wonder what the heck that has to do with cutting your hair and bathing on the roof, and regret that you didn't play this song walking down the aisle (or In My Life, or Canon in D, for the love of ice cream) and remember that The Big Fella also vetoed it as a first dance, then maybe google your ex-boyfriends and call it a day! Sometimes I forget that this isn't Helene's Bad Mood. Anyway, buy Grace. It's super fantastical. If you have an extra 5 bucks burning a hole in your wallet, check these bad boys out:

Billy Idol, Greatest Hits (Don't hate. Dancing With Myself and Catch My Fall are awesome and not even in just a nostalgic way.)
Kings Of Leon, Because Of The Times (Not including the link because you're better off without this album. I haven't heard it but, trust me.... I'm an expert in bad music.)
Carole King, Tapestry (What?)
John Mayer, Continuum (ha ha)
The Beach Boys, Endless Summer (including Don't Worry Baby -- very very dreamy)
Rage Against The Machine, Rage Against The Machine [Explicit] (Is Tom Morello overrated, or what? Please discuss.)
Eddie Vedder, Music For The Motion Picture Into The Wild
Silversun Pickups, Swoon (Amazon MP3 Exclusive Version) [+Video] [+Digital Booklet]
Matisyahu, Light
Coldplay, A Rush Of Blood To The Head (Warning Sign and Amsterdam. Enough said.)
The Smashing Pumpkins, Siamese Dream
Simon And Garfunkel, Live From New York City, 1967
30 Seconds To Mars, A Beautiful Lie

Everclear, So Much For The Afterglow
(Santa Monica Blvd. in my Jeep Wrangler on my way to my multistate bar review class, singing at the top of my lungs to Father of Mine. Oh 1998.)
Duran Duran, Rio (2001 Remaster) (I'm not going to tell you my favorite track because it's too emabarassing.)
Ice Cube, The Essentials [Explicit] [+digital booklet]
Various Artists, Sex And The City: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Roxy Music, Flesh And Blood (Rio wishes it was this album.)
Nada Surf, The Weight Is A Gift