Another great promo has launched today at Gap.com!  By simply entering promo code 20FREE at checkout, you  can get $20 off plus free shipping when you spend $100 or more on Gap Merchandise.

Hurry, as this promo will only last thru this Sunday, 12/14.

Get $20 off your gap.com purchase of $100 or more + Free Shipping!
Enter code 20FREE at checkout. Offer ends 12/14/08.

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Who doesn’t love a sale?  Well, how about a sale where you get the same discount the employees get?  20% sound good?  Nice right?  Well, our friends at Macy’s want to share the love this holiday season by giving you an extra 20% off from December 10-15!

Contest: Win a $50 voucher if you complete a purchase using the coupon.  Post a picture of your receipt in the comments area telling us what you bought and you will be entered in the drawing for the Macys $50 voucher!

Here’s the coupon you need to get the discount:

HAPPY SHOPPING!!!!

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Bluefly seems to have finally gotten my attention. Oh how they understand my love for all things cashmere, and boy did I fall for it. I’ve been stalking Bluefly for over a year now, but never gave in until last week while shopping for a new black “carry all” bag. I did find one but then I came across this dress:

But I wasn’t going to pay $205.00 plus tax and shipping for it. I love the dress and yes, it is cashmere, but not that much. So I got into bargain momma mode and googled the name of the dress in quotes and there it was on Ebay. Starting bid $9.99. I put it in with my other watch items and waited.

The final price?

$63.69 plus shipping.

That’s a savings of $130.03 for a dress I have a serious love for right now and it’s not even here yet!

So I know you’re asking, “Ginger, what did you buy from Bluefly…?” Yea, I did a lil damage…

I won’t try to explain it other than it was a total impulse buy. Fall is upon us and I’m trying to class up my wardrobe a bit, you know, stepping away for just a bit from Ann Taylor Loft who I love for everyday wear. But, hey, Im a girl, I love to shop.

Hello Bluefly, you have a new customer.

Question: Have you had any impulse buys lately? Care to share them with the rest of us? This eases my guilt and shoppers remorse which Im sure is coming.

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This happens to be one of my favorite stores for home furnishings, high end purses,  high thread count sheets and duvets.  Check out the current sale they have going on over the weekend and rack up!

Happy Shopping! 

Memorial Day Promotions:

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*teehee*

I am a recovering shopaholic but I can still look, see and on occasion when the sale is right, snatch up a few bargain momma deals right? Cool. I came across a neat site, ShopItToMe last week and decided to give it a test drive. So far so good. Who am I kidding, I love it!

What is ShopItToMe?

You can think of us as your free personal online shopper. Select your favorite apparel brands (such as Theory, Prada, Armani, Ella Moss, Juicy Couture, Seven Jeans, DKNY, or BCBG) and sizes. We’ll scour the websites of leading retailers like Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, Banana Republic, Gap, Zappos and Bluefly and email a daily or weekly summary of which new items go on sale in your size.

Instead of having to search through a multitude of sites for the current sales, ShopItToMe brings the sales to my inbox every Tuesday and Thursday.

Check out some of the deals I couldn’t pass up:

MICHAEL Michael Kors Zebra Print Tunic
Reg $82.99
Now $58.99
New Sizes Available!

Laundry by Design Slinky Halter Dress
Reg $295.00
Now $146.90
New Sizes Available! Nine West Sarno Peep Toe Pump Reg $89.95

Guess Lovely Pump Reg $109.95 Now $76.97     Laundry by Design - Handwash Stripe Trapeze Gown Reg $375.00 Now $224.99

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Some of us like the term retail therapy. But that doesn’t change the fact that many of us are guilty of this financial sin which leaves us asking ourselves why did we purchase that DVF dress in the first place?

Let’s look at why we tend to overspend and ladies I mean you! (after all this site targets women )

I discussed previously Bankrate’s article about how women are socialized to view money as a way to maintain a certain lifestyle while men are conditioned to invest for the long term. While this isn’t true for every woman, I certainly participate in this big time! I’m not huge on mall shopping but when Im feeling down I tend to seek out things that make me feel, well, indulgent. For example, we just got back from what was supposed to be a quick 1 hour trip to the wharf to pick up crabs for the Superbowl game. Just as we passed Eastern Market, I remembered that another blogger was going to be there selling crocheted bags. And that’s a weakness of mine so I couldnt help it! But that’s not the issue. You see, once we stepped into Eastern Market it was like putting two year olds in a FAO Shcwartz store! I’ve been looking for black pearls and I found a darling necklace/earring set that I had to have. How did I justify the purchase? I deserved it since Ive been having a rough week. Even my best friend told me “go on you deserve it!” Then another lady started cheering me on and so I broke down and bought it! Argghhh! I imagined this post in my head while she swiped the card, thinking, just how am I going to justify this purchase? I won’t, only to say that it was love at first sight and I had to have it. So add to the previous weekend damage, $55. Well, $95 if you add the crocheted bag.

Evidence of the crime:

How is this maintenance of a lifestyle? Well, buying those pearls and then wearing them I feeeeel like a lady! *channeling my inner Betty Boop here* I know that most of you don’t know me in person but I am girly girl. I love most things pink, feminine, flirty and sophisticated. And in giving myself a chance to be introspective, I know that I didn’t need those pearls, I wanted them because they make me feel good. Relate much? I think most of you can and its ok, we just need to recognize this while it happening and make better decisions. Wait, I’m the one who fell into temptation here! LOL! It’s a process and I don’t profess to be perfect, I certainly have weaknesses. But I’m able to check myself most times, just not, or it becomes that much harder when pearls are involved.

Hi, my name is Ginger and I am an addict. Some of my other indulgences include Coldstone ice cream, Pier One candles, Ann Taylor Loft sales and candlelit dinners with my sweetness at Warehouse Bar and Grill.

Anyhoo, I’ve gotta do better and certainly, having this blog keeps me accountable. 6 months ago I would have bought the pearls and not given them another thought. Now I have readers to be accountable to and that’s enough to help me get back on the straight and narrow.

What are some things you purchase when you need a pick me up?

[image: SS]

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