I just returned from a very interesting trip to Target. I love Target, I have for many years. They gave my community several million dollars, how can you not LOVE that?
It seems they are re-doing their image a bit. I walked by the jewelry section and had a strange flash back from years ago. In a K-Mart. It really cheapened the look of their costume jewelry and I was quite frankly shocked.
Accessories ARE the new black, they are absolutely HUGE this season and the will be HUGE again in the season that is almost here. Dear sweet magical Target, how I love thee - why have you foresaken your accessories?
They have also changed the look of their Target Brands. They went from nice primary colours to a more muted pallette and the packaging is more clear with the product more visible and it has arrows instead of the traditional bullseye logo. I am not certain but I think the reasoning behind this is to save on the cost of ink on their packaging - just a guess. And while I am at it I would like to highly recommend Target brand toilet paper - good stuff!
While I was at Target I wanted to look through the DVDs for "The Holiday". It came out in 2006 and for some reason I just love it. It reminds me of "Love Actually" but I like the ending more. And low and behold Target came through: Target has the DVD of "The Holiday" for $3.98!
It's on sale now, I have no idea when the sale ends but let me reccommend that too!
I also have an update on the Portland, Maine Trader Joe's:
1. Yes, it is really happening!
2. Yes, it should be here by the end of 2009 [think December]
3. The location IS where Wild Oats used to be.
Let's all celebrate!
<3
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Friday, June 19, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Apple drops prices on I-phones and MacBooks!
Since I have been feeling a bit gadget-y lately I just had to share the exciting news with you:
Apple is dropping prices on certain items:
The $199 I-phone is now $99!
New models are being introduced too:
New 16-gig I-phone will be $199
32-gig will be $299
MacBook Pro Laptops are also getting their prices cut too.
Rock!
I have yet to purchase a MacBook Pro or an I-Phone [you know I love Verizon!] but this sure makes it tempting!
Apple is dropping prices on certain items:
The $199 I-phone is now $99!
New models are being introduced too:
New 16-gig I-phone will be $199
32-gig will be $299
MacBook Pro Laptops are also getting their prices cut too.
Rock!
I have yet to purchase a MacBook Pro or an I-Phone [you know I love Verizon!] but this sure makes it tempting!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Angela Adams Sample Sale Today! Through Saturday!
I'm headed to the ANGELA ADAMS SAMPLE SALE right now!
It starts today at 10 am EST for friends and family and tomorrow for everyone else.
You know you are my friends!
Check it out!
http://www.angelaadams.com/
It starts today at 10 am EST for friends and family and tomorrow for everyone else.
You know you are my friends!
Check it out!
http://www.angelaadams.com/
Saturday, May 2, 2009
^GREAT* Sale at Macy's!
When I have an amazing shopping experience I like to share it. Yesterday I popped into my local Macy's and it was incredible.
As I walked into Macy's [I prefer the entrance near men's wear] 2 sales associates were talking less than a foot from the front door, a bit odd I thought they will probably ignore me - and boy was I wrong! One of the sales associates said "Hello, how are you today? Would you like a coupon for an extra 25% off?"
Yes I would. I thanked him and he said "Happy Shopping!". He had an amazing attitude, so cheerful and a kind not at all pushy persona. Coupon in hand I stopped by the jewelry counter to see what Givenchy, Kenneth Cole and Alfini are up to - when I was offered another coupon! I let them know I already had one, thank you.
As I tried on necklaces I overheard sales people all offering coupons to all their customers and telling them about the "friends and family sale" basically an extra 25% off for nearly everything in the store.
I found 2 necklaces I liked and one that I loved! So I texted the man in Philly I am dating pics of the necklaces and asked him which one he liked [gotta love modern technology!] and tried to make up my own mind. I had the excellent sales associate "Beth K" put my necklace on hold for the rest of the night while I continues my shopping.
My necklace of choice was an Alfini silver necklace with several chains of different weight/thickness/lengths and had an unusual clasp that was super easy to use. It was $36 so I really had to think about it.
I headed off to shoes where they were swamped and had to rationalize myself out of buying a pair Anne Klein's that were slightly too big and $79.99, sigh - twas not to be.
Then I checked out the perfume area. Normally I avoid that part of the store as I am sensative to certain smells but I had seen the Calvin Klein commercial for "Euphoria" and I wanted to see what it smelled like. Also the ad said if you spend $70 you get a free orchid and I wanted more information. This is the one area of the store where I literally had to track down a sales person and when I did she did not know anything about the commercial AND her keys would not open the perfume cabinet where the larger bottles were kept. I wont print her name here poor dear, she was probably filling in and I don't think this was her counter.
She *did* tell me that after you spend $70 or more on perfume you fill out a form and they send you the free orchid in the mail - that's interesting I wonder how that works exactly. There were 2 versions of Euphoria - one was a "Spring" version which was a lighter and more floral/fruity scent. The orginal Euphoria was a bit too musky for me but the Spring/lighter scent was nice and I might go back and get that one at a later date.
Next I ventured to clothes and implimented my favourite shopping trick; I pick out everything I like in the entire department. Then I take it all to the price scanner and scan my 30-40 items to be sure nothing I picked out is over $100 or whatever price limit I set for myself/my client that day. Nothing was over $85 so I carried my giant pile of clothes to the dressing room. As I try clothing on I am always sure to return it to the hanger [this helps the over-worked sales associates more than you can imagine] and I hand things in 3 places: 1. yes 2. no 3. maybe.
I return my "no" pile to the rolling rack the sales associates leave for unwanted clothing. Then I take my yes+maybe clothes back to scanner to see now that I know how everything fits = how much each item is. There were only 2 items I really liked: a cadigan and a knitted tank that reminded me of Twiggy or Audrey Hepburn - it was black with a light band around the neck that emphasized the shape of the garment and was a calbe knit below. It was the sort of thing that you think might not look good on you but you try it on and "WOW".
The cardigan was more than I wanted to pay and my 10 or 12 "maybes" just didn't work for me so I ended up with just the cable knit top. I scanned it and it was $9.99!
I checked out kitchen wear and saw a Black&Decker rice cooker for $24.99 which made me giggle, not the brand you think of when you think rice cookers.
New shirt in hand, and on hanger, I returned to jewelry and decided that since I didn't get the $79.99 shoes or the $83 silk shirt or the $70 jacket or the $40 cardigan that I would go ahead and splurge on the $36 necklace. I had the coupon after all and I haven't bought anything at all for myself other than things like groceries and cell phone batteries in a really long time.
"Beth K" was happy to help me out. She was surprised when my fabulous shirt rang up as $9.99 but not as surprised as I was when she gave me the total: $17.79!
The necklace I had fallen in love with was also on sale - that combined with the coupon and the great price on the shirt meant I saved $67.43!
*Another great tip about Macy's: if you ask they will let you keep the hanger you clothing came on, and I kept my hanger! Also if your hanger breaks - they are recyclable.
I can't believe I only speny $17.79 at Macy's on 2 such amazing and well made items! This was less than I would have paid at say JC Penny's, TJ Maxx, or Marshall's - all places known for having cheap things and at TJ Maxx and Marshall's it would have been last season's not the beautiful current items I found at Macy's. As "Beth K" said, when "Macy's has a sale - you can't beat their prices."
Happy Shopping!
As I walked into Macy's [I prefer the entrance near men's wear] 2 sales associates were talking less than a foot from the front door, a bit odd I thought they will probably ignore me - and boy was I wrong! One of the sales associates said "Hello, how are you today? Would you like a coupon for an extra 25% off?"
Yes I would. I thanked him and he said "Happy Shopping!". He had an amazing attitude, so cheerful and a kind not at all pushy persona. Coupon in hand I stopped by the jewelry counter to see what Givenchy, Kenneth Cole and Alfini are up to - when I was offered another coupon! I let them know I already had one, thank you.
As I tried on necklaces I overheard sales people all offering coupons to all their customers and telling them about the "friends and family sale" basically an extra 25% off for nearly everything in the store.
I found 2 necklaces I liked and one that I loved! So I texted the man in Philly I am dating pics of the necklaces and asked him which one he liked [gotta love modern technology!] and tried to make up my own mind. I had the excellent sales associate "Beth K" put my necklace on hold for the rest of the night while I continues my shopping.
My necklace of choice was an Alfini silver necklace with several chains of different weight/thickness/lengths and had an unusual clasp that was super easy to use. It was $36 so I really had to think about it.
I headed off to shoes where they were swamped and had to rationalize myself out of buying a pair Anne Klein's that were slightly too big and $79.99, sigh - twas not to be.
Then I checked out the perfume area. Normally I avoid that part of the store as I am sensative to certain smells but I had seen the Calvin Klein commercial for "Euphoria" and I wanted to see what it smelled like. Also the ad said if you spend $70 you get a free orchid and I wanted more information. This is the one area of the store where I literally had to track down a sales person and when I did she did not know anything about the commercial AND her keys would not open the perfume cabinet where the larger bottles were kept. I wont print her name here poor dear, she was probably filling in and I don't think this was her counter.
She *did* tell me that after you spend $70 or more on perfume you fill out a form and they send you the free orchid in the mail - that's interesting I wonder how that works exactly. There were 2 versions of Euphoria - one was a "Spring" version which was a lighter and more floral/fruity scent. The orginal Euphoria was a bit too musky for me but the Spring/lighter scent was nice and I might go back and get that one at a later date.
Next I ventured to clothes and implimented my favourite shopping trick; I pick out everything I like in the entire department. Then I take it all to the price scanner and scan my 30-40 items to be sure nothing I picked out is over $100 or whatever price limit I set for myself/my client that day. Nothing was over $85 so I carried my giant pile of clothes to the dressing room. As I try clothing on I am always sure to return it to the hanger [this helps the over-worked sales associates more than you can imagine] and I hand things in 3 places: 1. yes 2. no 3. maybe.
I return my "no" pile to the rolling rack the sales associates leave for unwanted clothing. Then I take my yes+maybe clothes back to scanner to see now that I know how everything fits = how much each item is. There were only 2 items I really liked: a cadigan and a knitted tank that reminded me of Twiggy or Audrey Hepburn - it was black with a light band around the neck that emphasized the shape of the garment and was a calbe knit below. It was the sort of thing that you think might not look good on you but you try it on and "WOW".
The cardigan was more than I wanted to pay and my 10 or 12 "maybes" just didn't work for me so I ended up with just the cable knit top. I scanned it and it was $9.99!
I checked out kitchen wear and saw a Black&Decker rice cooker for $24.99 which made me giggle, not the brand you think of when you think rice cookers.
New shirt in hand, and on hanger, I returned to jewelry and decided that since I didn't get the $79.99 shoes or the $83 silk shirt or the $70 jacket or the $40 cardigan that I would go ahead and splurge on the $36 necklace. I had the coupon after all and I haven't bought anything at all for myself other than things like groceries and cell phone batteries in a really long time.
"Beth K" was happy to help me out. She was surprised when my fabulous shirt rang up as $9.99 but not as surprised as I was when she gave me the total: $17.79!
The necklace I had fallen in love with was also on sale - that combined with the coupon and the great price on the shirt meant I saved $67.43!
*Another great tip about Macy's: if you ask they will let you keep the hanger you clothing came on, and I kept my hanger! Also if your hanger breaks - they are recyclable.
I can't believe I only speny $17.79 at Macy's on 2 such amazing and well made items! This was less than I would have paid at say JC Penny's, TJ Maxx, or Marshall's - all places known for having cheap things and at TJ Maxx and Marshall's it would have been last season's not the beautiful current items I found at Macy's. As "Beth K" said, when "Macy's has a sale - you can't beat their prices."
Happy Shopping!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Zane Sale!
Great News!
One of my favourite stores here in Portland, Maine is moving to a new Portland location:
ZANE!
also known as the store where I got the most amazing necklace (as well as a killer dress and a scarf and some shoes, ok I'll stop there)
In honor of the big move Zane is having a MOVING SALE!
For those of you who aren't lucky enough to live in Maine - you can also shop online.
http://www.shopzane.com/
One of my favourite stores here in Portland, Maine is moving to a new Portland location:
ZANE!
also known as the store where I got the most amazing necklace (as well as a killer dress and a scarf and some shoes, ok I'll stop there)
In honor of the big move Zane is having a MOVING SALE!
For those of you who aren't lucky enough to live in Maine - you can also shop online.
http://www.shopzane.com/
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Angela Adams Sample Sale Today [and beyond]
TODAY:
Portland Maine US one of my favorite designers of all time is having her friends and family sample sale today, Friday, and beyond!
ANGELA ADAMS!
I love, love, love her work and I have to admit I am headed there right now and then off to Philadelphia to visit the man I am dating.
I have found some amazing things at these GREAT sales including Xmas stockings one year, rugs another and always great Xmas presents.
I think there might even be web specials too!
http://www.angelaadams.com/
Happy Shopping!
PS. I had the chance to meet Angela Adams once and she is absolutely delightful.
Portland Maine US one of my favorite designers of all time is having her friends and family sample sale today, Friday, and beyond!
ANGELA ADAMS!
I love, love, love her work and I have to admit I am headed there right now and then off to Philadelphia to visit the man I am dating.
I have found some amazing things at these GREAT sales including Xmas stockings one year, rugs another and always great Xmas presents.
I think there might even be web specials too!
http://www.angelaadams.com/
Happy Shopping!
PS. I had the chance to meet Angela Adams once and she is absolutely delightful.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Sale Watch - Possible Store Closings
There is a lot of buzz about finance in the news lately so here is a list of stores in trouble. Some of these stores will be closing multiple locations, others might just be closing. Either way it's a chance for a savy shopper to find some great sales, that being said I would absolutely not buy a gift card from the following places:
Closing:
Circuit City
Linens N' Things
Meryns
Sharper Image
Closing some locations and/or in serious financial trouble:
Ann Taylor
Catherine's
Eddie Bauer
Fashion Bug
Gap
Kmart
Lane Bryant
Pacific Sunwear
Sears
Starbucks
Timberland
Zales
Also:
Sprint Nextel cellphones are in big trouble. My first cell phone was with Sprint. I left them for Verizon. I have to say that I absolutley *love* Verizon. Not only does Verizon work in the teenie tiny town I am from (where my parents still live), but they have better customer service, better plans, and of course better coverage than Sprint.
One of my good friends in DC had a gift card for Circuit City and has had the worst time trying to redeem it. The store she went to first refused to honor her gift card and then told her they no longer carried what she needed. She ended up with nothing but a headache. They did tell her that they will be accepting gift cards until the end of March, but they gave her the impression that that might not be the case without actually saying so.
If you have gift cards for any of the stores on this list I would use them *NOW* because you never know what tomorrow will bring and while I think we are in store for better times ahead not all of these stores will still be around when the tough times are over, so better to be safe than sorry with your gift cards.
I think once our economy rights itself it will be a great time for local businesses to find and /or keep their niches in the market and it will be exciting times for savy business people.
Closing:
Circuit City
Linens N' Things
Meryns
Sharper Image
Closing some locations and/or in serious financial trouble:
Ann Taylor
Catherine's
Eddie Bauer
Fashion Bug
Gap
Kmart
Lane Bryant
Pacific Sunwear
Sears
Starbucks
Timberland
Zales
Also:
Sprint Nextel cellphones are in big trouble. My first cell phone was with Sprint. I left them for Verizon. I have to say that I absolutley *love* Verizon. Not only does Verizon work in the teenie tiny town I am from (where my parents still live), but they have better customer service, better plans, and of course better coverage than Sprint.
One of my good friends in DC had a gift card for Circuit City and has had the worst time trying to redeem it. The store she went to first refused to honor her gift card and then told her they no longer carried what she needed. She ended up with nothing but a headache. They did tell her that they will be accepting gift cards until the end of March, but they gave her the impression that that might not be the case without actually saying so.
If you have gift cards for any of the stores on this list I would use them *NOW* because you never know what tomorrow will bring and while I think we are in store for better times ahead not all of these stores will still be around when the tough times are over, so better to be safe than sorry with your gift cards.
I think once our economy rights itself it will be a great time for local businesses to find and /or keep their niches in the market and it will be exciting times for savy business people.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Huge Discount Watch: *Macy's* and *Bloomingdales*
Macy's just announced that they will be closing ELEVEN stores in NINE states.
Clearance sales will start next week at the affected stores.
The known locations are:
Los Angeles, West Palm Beach, Fla., Nashville, Tenn., and St. Louis.
There will be more, those are just the ones that are being announced now.
A little inside speculation and what to watch for:
Since sales are down for Macy's I am relatively certain that all Macy's will start offering great sales during this period of adjustment.
ALSO:
Since the parent company that owns Macy's also owns Bloomingdale's I suspect that there will be some amazing sales at your local Bloomingdales as well.
If you have credit cards for Macy's or Bloomingdales, first of all be certain you pay off those balances right away 25% interest yikes!, secondly check your mailboxes and emails for huge "savings passes" and discount coupons this season.
I'm a huge fan of my local Macy's and this is a great oppurtunity to pick up some wonderful items at big discounts.
Clearance sales will start next week at the affected stores.
The known locations are:
Los Angeles, West Palm Beach, Fla., Nashville, Tenn., and St. Louis.
There will be more, those are just the ones that are being announced now.
A little inside speculation and what to watch for:
Since sales are down for Macy's I am relatively certain that all Macy's will start offering great sales during this period of adjustment.
ALSO:
Since the parent company that owns Macy's also owns Bloomingdale's I suspect that there will be some amazing sales at your local Bloomingdales as well.
If you have credit cards for Macy's or Bloomingdales, first of all be certain you pay off those balances right away 25% interest yikes!, secondly check your mailboxes and emails for huge "savings passes" and discount coupons this season.
I'm a huge fan of my local Macy's and this is a great oppurtunity to pick up some wonderful items at big discounts.
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