Semi Annual Sales Ending Soon! Stock Up & Smell Good!

The Semi Annual sales for Bath and Body Works and Victoria's Secret are ending soon. Stock up now and save! Items are 50% - 75% off. There are even some Bath and Body Works coupons floating around out there that will bring your total down even more. I had a coupon for $10 off any $30 purchase. Score! It's like Christmas in July. (Except all the "presents" are for me...haha.)

Bath & Body Works also carries some Victoria's Secret PINK lotion and spray, just FYI. During this sale I found the VS PINK items were actually cheaper at Victoria's Secret though. (75% off compared to 50% off.)

Yes, you may be able to smell just as good if you shop somewhere else, but there is just something that I love about the pretty bottles sitting on my vanity. I am a body spray, perfume and lotion collector. (or obsessed with smelling good!)

The key to being able to shop at Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works is that you can only shop a couple times of year - mostly during their big Semi Annual sales.

These stores have clearance deals at other times of the year too, but they are a lot harder to find.  I just stick with a ONCE A YEAR trip around late June and then I'm set for a year.  Oh, who am I kidding? I have stuff from the year before last too. (And yes, it still smells fabulous!)


I won't even get into discussing Victoria's Secret bras and panties right now because they are super cute and super overpriced - even during sales. If you can afford it, have at it... but not me!

Target Fourth of July Clearance!

Target now has all of their Fourth of July merchandise marked down to 50%. In a few days, it will go down even more if there is anything left!  You can find the red, white and blue goodies on the end caps. (Those are always the best place to look for clearance goods!)

MANY items can be used for other occasions. Some items are solid colors. Get creative!

There are string lights, lanterns, decorative stars, plates, napkins and more (or less!) depending on your store.

Best Deals Located in the Back of Stores

How do I find such great deals on clothes? I go to the back!

Stores lure you in with elaborate window displays. The priciest things are up front. Wear your blinders! Don't even pay attention to the pink dress on display. Don't "look around" until you're safely in the sale section.

This tip will save you so much money and it takes little effort. Go to the mall. Search out the clearance signs in the back of the store (sometimes tucked away in a lovely corner). Don't be afraid! Search through the racks of clothes for your precious gem. A new dress awaits - marked down 30% or more! If your favorite store doesn't have clearance one week, they might next week! You have an excuse to go shopping now.

Rue21, Wet Seal and The Body Shop are three examples of mall stores in my area that you can find deals in. Explore your local mall and see what you can find.