Cute Clutches!

Now that spring is inching closer I feel the need to lighten up. I am dying to store my huge totes and grab a couple of light weight clutches.

These are perfect for brunch with the girls or a hot date and extremely easy on the pockets!

ninewest.com, $19.99

Guess.com, $24.50

evanity.com, $10.00

KJordan.com, $29.95

fanclothing.com, $16

Beauty Discounts & Freebies Roundup!

BEAUTY GOODIES!

Free Subscription to Elle Magazine

J.Lynne Minerals, http://www.jlynnecosmetics.com/, Now through February 22nd, buy any two full-size J.Lynne mineral eyeshadows and GET ONE FREE!

Choose from:
Satin Pearls Mineral Eyeshadow
Multi-Dimensions Mineral Eyeshadow
Plush Velvet Mineral Eyeshadow

To take advantage of this offer, your order must include at least two (2) full-size mineral eyeshadows. Enter the name of your free eyeshadow in the COMMENTS box on the final page of the shopping cart (before you send your order). This limited-time offer is valid through Sunday, February 22nd only, so don't miss out!

Spalook.com (they have great deals on Ojon & Obagi)-$10 off and Free shipping on orders $60 or more, code: FJLJ

Skinstore.com-15% off any order, code: GLAM15

Free OPI Nail Polish: http://www.teenfreeway.com/opi_nail/index.htm

Eyeslipsface-50% off E.L.F. Studio Line (I hear it is the budget MAC) with purchases of $20 or more: http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio, code: STUDIOHALF

For the DIVAS-Silhouettes!

$19.99

By special request, I will make sure mix in some plus size bargains in my fashion finds.

To get things started, check Silhouettes.com. Their sizes start at 12W!

My picks:

$14.99 $79.99 $24.99

Don't forget the promotion codes:

Get $20 off $100, $30 off $125 or $50 off $150 or more. Enter coupon code AFF9PC05 at check out. Click here to save. Expires 2/28
Get 25% off orders of 4 or more items. Use coupon code AFF9PC03 at checkout. Click here to save. Expires 2/28
Get 20% off your order of $100 or more. Use coupon code AFF9PC04 at checkout. Click here to save. Expires 2/28
Get Free Shipping on your order of $75 or more. Use Code AFF9PC02 at checkout. Click here to save. Expires 2/28

Lust of the week!!!

$29.99, Chadwicks

SUPER CUTE!

Chadwicks Dresses

$24.00

$21.99

$24.99

$39.99

I am ALWAYS on the hunt for chic but cheap career dresses. I work in an environment where the well dressed are definitely noticed and well thought of. I ALWAYS forget about how cute some of the dresses from Chadwicks are.

Help me decide....

I'm getting this one anyway...you can never have too many Monday morning (I woke up late and can't function properly) dresses plus it's only $14.99

Also, don't forget about the discount codes:

10% off any order
Chadwicks Coupon Code : CHAF9

10% off any order
Chadwicks Coupon Code : CH214

15% off $75 or more order (exclusions apply)
Chadwicks Coupon Code : CHAF5

Free vintage-print bag with $39 or more order (exclusions apply)
Chadwicks Coupon Code : CHVPBAG

Free shipping on $75 or more order Chadwicks Coupon Code : CHAF7

I do NOT shop online without discount codes!!!

Beauty Review: Bliss Triple Oxygen Mask

Maybe it's me but I tried, tried and tried again. This mask did absolutely nothing for me. I used two 5 ml samples (about 10 applications) to give it a fair shot but I get better results with a plain old aspirin mask.

I wanted to love it, sorry Bliss!

SJP Freebie!

My favorite fragrance is SJP's Lovely! I love the light, airy smell and more importantly my husband adores it.

Request a sample of her new fragrance Covet, I did.

http://www.sarahjessicaparkerbeauty.com/

Here are some pics by the way. She's still a stunner! I miss Carrie & the girls so much!

WTH!!!!

Payless strikes again! $38.00!!!

Lust of the week!!!

Rajah Heel

http://www.ashro.com/, $59.00

Restaurant.com Strikes Again!

Restaurant.com has a new 80% off code DINE available.

The $25 gift certificates, normally $10, are $2 each with the code. The $10 certificates, normally $3, are a WHOPPING 60 cents each with the code.

I have used the certificates twice in my area alreay and they worked perfectly. Just make sure you read the restrictions to see if there is a minimum purchase.

How expensive were my cheap shoes?

Generally, I tend to lean towards purchasing items for quality and not so much quantity. I am definitely running out of closet space and I am really amazed by the amount of laundry I have every week. I ran across a website http://www.flyjane.net/ (I think I saw it on cheapchica.com, I ADORE her by the way) and I became totally enamored with SEVERAL pairs of shoes. I succumbed and placed an order. I received my box on Saturday and I have waited a couple of days to write this review.
I bought these: $29.90
And these: $19.99

And I have to say, “MY FLIPPING FEET WERE KILLING ME!”

The yellow shoes are extremely dangerous!
Now, I am no shoe novice and completely live by the “beauty is pain” theory but this is ridiculous. I wore the yellow beauties to church ( I live in Florida by the way) with a yellow NY & Co. cardigan and black skirt from Layers (here’s the skirt: http://www.layersclothing.com/jillian.php LUST!).

I received sooo many compliments but the tears that glistened in my eyes at church was not because I felt the “spirit”. I did not take the shoes off at all during church as much as I wanted to and as my husband suggested. My 96-year old granny that always wore a pillbox hat & white gloves to church would have turned over in her grave if I had. I REALLY want these babies to work. What can I say, I am in love!

I went today and bought a shoe stretcher ($16.99 but I have been meaning to buy one), gel insoles ($8.99), & shoe pads (4.00 SALE). I have had the augmented shoes on for several hours while washing dishes, doing homework, & walking to the mailbox (I looked ridiculous, by the way). My feet feel fine. FINALLY. Were the shoes really a good deal? Me thinks not!

I haven’t tried the black ones yet. J

OMG!!! Trish McEvoy Secret Sale!!!!

This was $4.50!!!! It sold out right as I was paying!!!!!


Secret sale is featuring Trish McEvoy makeup. Fantastic makeup, very hard to find at rock bottom prices.

Originally $21, sale $6.30

Originally $22, sale $6.60

Trish McEvoy Even Skin Foundation, originally $38.50, sale priced $16.50

Even skin concealer-Honey Duo, originally $28, sale priced $9.60

Interested? Send me your email address and I will send you an invite!

Pantene Sample Freebie!

http://www.pantene.com/en-US/offers.jspx

:-)

America's Basics

Do you have any problems finding basics like tees & tanks at a reasonable (read cheap as hell) price?

I have recently discovered America's Basic 4 for $20.00 shirts.


I bought:

I will let you know about the fit...

Do you guys know of any other great deals on basics?

Martin + Osa Fantastic Finds!

I ran across this website Martin + Osa (http://www.martinandosa.com/) and I found some "hella cute" work dresses!

$29.95

$39.95

$29.95

Also...20% off any order
Martin + OSA Coupon Code : 87229147

YEAH!!!!

Why I love Redtagcrazy.com!

This Hollister shirt was $9.99:

These: by Rich & Skinny were $68 bucks!

Everytime I stray from the redtagcraziness they find some way to bring me back. It is 6:35am and I should be getting ready for work but instead I am posting these.

Unbelievable!!!

WTH!!!!

What the hell!

These are Payless shoes, YES Payless! At $24.99 & BOGO, I must have these!

Free Magazines!!!

Hey ladies!

Here's a couple of links for free magazine subscriptions:

Black Enterprise

http://www.freebizmag.com/emailblackent01welcome.htm

Harper's Bazaar

http://www.mercurymagazines.com/pr1/101/101209

Cosmo (I know this works because I got my first issue yesterday!)

http://www.mercurymagazines.com/pr1/121/121140

I don't know what the special combination is for the free mags from Mercury but I will tell you what I used:

Select Industry:
Medical/Dental/Science
Hospital Administration

Select Job Function:
General Management
Human Resources
Specialist

For the guys:

Motortrend

http://www.mercurymagazines.com/pr1/121/121162

Car & Driver

http://www.mercurymagazines.com/pr1/121/121110

Mr. NicNac, Navy Hero

I am writing this post early because I don't think I will be able to later. My husband, Mr. NicNac, is in the Navy (whom I have a love/hate relationship with) and he is deploying on Saturday for six months. We have been together for almost four years but we have been married less than one year. We have never been apart more than a month (and even then I flew to visit him twice).
My heart is absolutely breaking because I really don't know what to do without him. He's my friend, we hang out, and the LOVE of my life. It will be hard, I know. I will miss him dearly.
I took off work this week so we can hang out all week. We golfed today at the PGA Laterra, we slept until 11:00am (unheard of), we went to Universal in Orlando and acted like absolute idiots. I could devote an entire post to the Bob Marley Club in citywalk. Tomorow we are going to take a ride (he has a sportbike) to Fernandina Beach, have brunch, and just hold hands. We are completely honeymooning and I have never been happier. I am going to post this now so I can read this in a week after he is gone and I am a mess!

I know, too much information....sorry!

Lust of the week!!!

Exactly how HOT is this jacket???
NY & Co, $48.96

RedTagCrazy Sunday!

http://www.redtagcrazy.com/ is my new obsession! It's like Gilt Groupe but at recession friendly prices!

These jeans from Paige Premium Denim were $71.85

and these tanksfrom Vince were $18.76!!!!

I am addicted!!

Get crazy & get $5 bucks!: Here's" $5 to spend at redtagcrazy.com

Random Weekend freebie!

Hey gals!

Free sample of Maybelline Air-Whipped Liquid makeup. There are 12 shades so you may get one that's close. Check the link: http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid65952.aspx

TGI Fridays-Buy One Get One!

TGI Fridays has a buy-one-get-one-free entree printable coupon!

Expires 3/09 but OF COURSE it isn't valid on V-day!

http://www.tgifridays.com/promos/bogo_coupon.aspx

RoundBrushHair Promo Code!

If you've read any of my earlier posts then you know about my affair with Dominican hair products. Even after a year, I have not found anything I love more than Baba De Caracol. It stops hair shedding DEAD in it's tracks! I buy from www.roundbrushhair.com and I have a promo code for you. There are plenty of reviews now so you can read before purchasing.


Save 10% on all orders over $25
Offer Expires: February 28, 2009
Discount Code: N022809LSimply enter the discount code to receive 10% off all orders over $25 now until February 28, 2009

Happy shopping!

Heating up the kitchen!

I ran across an Eversave Budget Friendly Cookbook. There are eight recipes (I haven't tried any yet). Every good cook knows you can tweak them if necessary.

Here's the download:

C:\Documents and Settings\nrivers\Desktop\8-budget-friendly-cookbook-091608.pdf

Speaking of recipes, I have to share something. I ran across a recipe the other day on a Campbell's can of "Cream of Shrimp" soup. I turned it into a sort of "Creole shrimp stew".
My husband loves Cajun food.

Ingredients:
1 can of Campbell's Cream of Shrimp Soup
1 can of milk
1 bag of medium size shrimp (71-90 count), I used the frozen kind
Green Onions
1 cup of white rice, I used the frozen steam bag (5 minutes, perfectly done! I LUV it!)
Spinach leaves (the recipe called for celery but we don't like it)
Creole Seasoning
Paprika
Black pepper

I cooked the soup first and set it to the side. I steamed (microwaved) the bag of rice and set that to the side while I cooked the shrimp (until pink) in olive oil, seasoning and a bit of butter. I added the green onions & spinach leaves to the shrimp and let them simmer for a while and I added the white rice to the soup. I then mixed it all together in a bigger pan and top it with the Creole seasoning for spiciness. VIOLA! Yumminess! I think this took 15 minutes tops.
I did this all while wearing the dress and heels I wore to work and served my husband. :-)

By the way, I got a hellafied "thank you" that night!

Ssssh! Secret style......

I found something else fabulous today....



http://www.secretstyle.com/



I am plum crazy for 88Orange's Organic tanks at "secret style" prices. $17.00??? WHOA!



If you want an invite to join you know where to find me!

Lust of the week!!!

I must have this blue strapless knit dress from MoxieBee! It's only $49.00 and the pockets are sooo cute. This is a total day to night dress, add a cardigan for days and sexy stilettos for nights! I have to own this!

My husband is going to kill me!

Restaurant Deals!!!

Restaurant.com has a 60% off code! You can buy a $25 dining certificate for only $4. Tak about recessionista jackpot!!!!

It can be used for the Dinner of the Month Club AND you will receive FREE $15 FTD Reward!!!

Coupon Code: TREAT this ends on 2/15

MY Budget Buy of The Week

I wore this mini dress to dinner with my husband this weekend! $16.00 bucks with free shipping! With leggings, adorable!!! Can you believe? http://www.belladawn.com/

H&M Stores- 20% off any one item!!!!

Hey ladies!


H&M is offering a 20% off printable coupon for any one item! Expires Feb 13th!

http://www.hm.com/filearea/corporate/fileobjects/pdf/en_US/SALEACTIVITY_W7_PDF_1233648859105.pdf

Free RedBox Rental-Wednesday 2/11/09 ONLY!

Hey gang! I don't know if you love RedBox as much as I do but Walgreens is sponsoring a FREE rental on Wednesday, February 11, 2009.

PROMO CODE: WGREEN2

Who loves Gossip Girls???

I have to admit I'm not really into the Gossip Girls. I should be simply because of the yummy fashion but the storylines through me off and I cannot shake the thought that these are KIDS! Anyways, I know they have a following so here's a gift I ran across:

Free iTunes downloads

Gossip Girl CoutureExplore the styles and fashion seen on the hit series, Gossip Girl.
Download for Free!

A Gossipp Girl WeddingGet the behind-the-scenes scoop through a collection of interviews with the hit series' stylists and set decorators as they dish on how they planned the ultimate Gossip Girl Upper East Side wedding.
Download for Free!

Additional ScenesCatch the never-aired deleted scenes from the first season of Gossip Girl.
Download for Free!

LOL aka Gag ReelWatch hilarious outtakes as the cast goofs throughout the Gossip Girl first season gag reel.
Download for Free!

The Beginning, XOXO: Concept to ExecutionLearn about the exciting beginning of Gossip Girl! Get an inside look at the intricacies of this hit series through interviews with talent such as the producers, creators, directors, and cast. Delve into the show’s concept development and premise, the book series on which it’s based, and a behind-the-scenes look at casting, shooting the pilot, production in New York, and the music of the show.
Download for Free!



Have fun!

I can't live without.....

My Rimmel Foundation Primer!



They say: It smooths skin & minimizes pores.
I say: They are absolutely right! I love this stuff!! I have heard that it makes some people orangey but I am a lovely hazelnut complexion and it really blends well with my makeup. I CANNOT live without this. Thank you Rimmel!

Freebies for the week!

Free Amazon games ready for download!

http://www.amazon.com/Big-Kahuna-Reef-Game-Download-PC/dp/B001K7HV3Q/ref=pd_sim_vg_4?tag=slickdeals

http://www.amazon.com/Big-Kahuna-Reef-Game-Download-PC/dp/B001K7HV3Q/ref=pd_sim_vg_4?tag=slickdeals

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001KC00HU?tag=slickdeals

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001KC01WO?tag=slickdeals

My Monday Obsession-Tulip Skirts!

These are my picks:

Elle Tulip Skirt $29.99 (Kohl's)


Abaete Ricky Skirt $98.00 (Bloomingdales)

Elle Denim $29.99 (Kohl's) My Fave!






I really love the concept of tulip skirts but you would really have to be careful depending on body shape. I want one badly but I think I may be too hippy.