Run don't Walk.

If you have learned from past Hello, Yellow sales you know that on the first day they deep discount one item.  This year it was all classic core products: shower gels, lotions and body sprays.  Friday only $3.00.

I paid $7.36 for $117.50 in product!

I was able to add (4) Plumeria gels  (4) Lemon gel  (1) Hawaii Coconut  (1) Just a Minute nail scrub (1) Vanilla Coconut Scentportable the first full price item i have purchased in about 3 months (1) Fresh Lime Basil hand soap and (1) Hand Soap Cover couldn't resist to my stockpile.

My Target Style.

Honestly, I can't wait for Missoni to hit Target this September.  I made a note in iCal so I could hit my location immediately!  I wanted to share with you some of my favourite Target Designer pieces that I have picked up over the past 2 years.

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Zak Posen - The infamous $200 red leather motorcycle jacket. it is a little darker than this picture portrays.  I scored mine on the 75% off rack.  That's right $49.99!  That's also right: the tag is still attached.  I just haven't had the right occasion to wear it.  For the past 16 months.  The denim is from Victoria's Secret London Collection, $19.99.

Savings on the Back End

It's not all upfront savings, some times you have to put out cash and submit for 
A) Manufacture MIR mail in rebates or 
B) Store rebates example: Rite Aid Single Rebate Checks - SRC or 
C) BOTH!  <-- The ultimate money maker because both of these are checks you ca$h. 

Yesterday at Rite Aid I came home with $126.34 in product and I spent $63.36 OOP / 49% savings. But that's not where my savings end!  I will receive $21.96 in MIR and $12.99 in SRC + I have $15.00 in UpRewards to use and I received a $4.99 GWP.  So that's $34.95 cash back in my pocket + $15.00UpR + $4.99GWP means this trip cost $8.42.  

$8.42 is a 86% savings and here's how I did it:

John Frieda a Regional Steal.

As soon as the post went up I ran to CVS and purchased (3) shampoos and (2) conditioners along with (2) Root Lift Foam, (2) Perfect Ends Deep Infusion and (1) Sheer Mist.  $85.50 in full price product I was able to pounce when they went on sale for $5.00 - $8.00 each at CVS this week and we just happen to be the region that received the $5.00 MFCoupon in Sunday's paper, of which I purchase 10. 

So How did I buy $84.50 in John Frieda for only $3.00?

Tradings for Savings.

I believe that everyone is entitled to the splurge. Having your hair and nails professionally done or buying that new lipstick makes you feel good about yourself.  Your attitude changes when you look and feel your best - you exude a whole new level of confidence.  How does this relate to coupons?  I'm going to show you how to do it for less.  A lot less.

My opinion, if you want to coupon - truly extreme coupon - you need to buy more than just food for a big financial impact.  Especially here in NorCal where we can not double our grocery coupons. Skincare and cosmetics are expensive, especially if you are a Department Store Diva.  Guilty.  I spend an average of $1800 per year, about $150 per month, on my beauty rituals.  Now that I coupon that number seems disgusting.  I needed to get real.  Fast.

(2) Clean & Clear, (3) Neutrogena. (2) Aveeno, (2) L'Oreal (2) origins

Words of Fashion Wisdom #8

"Men are like bulls. 

They cannot resist the red sole." 

-Christian Louboutin