Top 10 Coupon Shopping Sites for Fashion and Beauty

I try to be a positive person and look at the silver lining in everything. But there is no denying times are tough! But that doesnt mean you have to put your fabulocity on pause.

1. Retail Me Not

Warning: Finding a discount on this site is so easy, it may lead to addiction. You can find discounts from about 20,000 retailers on this site. But don't be overwhelmed -- we promise it's easy to navigate. You can search by retailer (we went with Coldwater Creek and Estee Lauder) or you can search by category -- "fashion," "beauty," "clothing," and so on. The coupon listings are well updated, so you don't waste time searching through expired offers, and user ratings show the real-time success rates for savings with specific coupons.
Bonus feature: Use Firefox to browse the Web? You can download an add-on that will automatically notify you when coupon codes are available for the site that you're looking at.
To find the best prices on your favorite designers, check out their sister site, Beatmyprice.com

2. Flamingo World

This is the most thorough directory of coupon code listings we found. You can search by brand (Gap, Wal-Mart, Seven for all Mankind) or for specific new deals, printable coupons, and expiring deals in all categories. If you know exactly what you want, we recommend searching for coupons by category. In "Health & Beauty," for example, you'll find discount codes for Prescriptives, Bloomingdale's, and Kiehl's products. In "Apparel," you'll find codes for stores like Banana Republic and Lord & Taylor. But be careful: you might get lost amidst so many categories (everything from apparel to video games). It's good if you're shopping for a gift, bad if you have limited time.
Bonus feature: Their Consumer Resources page links to information on Internet scams, recalls, and help tracking online orders.

3. Coupon Chief

Zen is the first thing that comes to mind when on this site. It's broken down into three parts: Featured Stores, New Coupons, and Popular Coupons. Victoria's Secret, Clarins, and Macy's are just some of the retailers you'll find here. Though the expiration dates are mostly listed as "unknown," the great thing about becoming a member is their Pays-2-Share program. For every person who uses a coupon you post, Coupon Chief gives you 2 percent of the sale. So not only can you find discounts, you'll also get paid to post them.
Bonus feature: How It Works video walks you through saving money online -- what you should know and how to save the most money possible.

4. Cosmetics Coupon Codes + Fashion Coupon Codes

Fashion and beauty junkies will go crazy over the free samples, promo codes, and coupons on these blogs. Visiting the sites is like listening to a friend who knows it all in a helpful rather than annoying way. Not only will you get the latest discounts from online retailers like Beauty.com, but you'll also get new product descriptions, and you can e-mail a friend the same discount (sharing is caring). If you're not in the browsing mood, you can search for discounts in categories like stretch marks, anti-aging, and brows. (Just keep in mind that you'll need to subscribe for the most updated coupons.)
Bonus feature: They have sister sites like Jewelry Promo Codes and Fragrance Promo Codes.

5. The Budget Fashionista

Listen to Kathryn Finney. She's a major style horse on a minor budget. She's been writing this blog for trendy, money-savvy women for six years now. Oh, and she wrote the book How to Be a Budget Fashionista -- The Ultimate Guide to Looking Fabulous for Less (Random House/Ballantine Books), which also helps. You'll find the latest coupons, promo codes, and deals on fashions and cosmetics, plus you'll get up-to-date industry news and shopping tips like "How to Shop at Forever 21" (good to know when your teenage daughter drags you in) and "Six Great Online Swap Sites." Love Barney's? TBF will let you know when there are sample sales at your favorite stores. We're in love.
Bonus feature: On the Fashion Podcast you can watch interviews featuring a mix of experts like Kathy Hilton (hey, she has a beauty line) and Iman.

6. Coupon Cactus

Coupon Cactus practically pays you for signing up. All you have to do is create your own Coupon Cactus page, and any time someone clicks on a coupon you've posted, you get a commission. Some users have even inserted links in their e-mail signatures to drum up easy money. You can also get cash back just for using coupons on this site. For the easiest searching experience (there are over 2,000 coupons), go to the Coupons by Category link. Under Women's Apparel we found coupons for high-end retailers like Brooks Brothers and more affordable vendors like Ann Taylor Loft (2 percent member cash back). We also found deals on Shu Uemura and Clinique in the beauty category. Not sure if it's worth your time? The commission rates for each retailer are standard and listed on the site.
Bonus: Refer new members to the site and earn a 25 percent commission on all cash back and every commission that they earn.

7. Style For Free

It's not really shopping for free, but pretty close. There are a ton of beauty and fashion coupons to choose from on this site. You can narrow your search by categories like plus-size, handbags, or shoes. In addition to coupons, there's also information on free samples and sweepstakes. The site is easy to navigate, lists the expiration dates of coupons, and offers information on the hottest products for each company (just in case you're not sure what to buy).
Bonus: The Style Files blog keeps you up to date on the newest products on the market and any relevant discounts.

8. Shopalicious

This blog dedicates itself to "delicious deals." Discounts on designer goods are updated daily. You'll get a product description of the featured items along with where to get them at the best price and their coupon codes. If you're not up for reading through different kinds of bargains, the Walk-in-Closet section allows you to search the blog by price point (below $150, for example), coupons only, sales, and contests. Subscribe to their e-mail and the discounts will come to you.
Bonus: Their Indie Coupons section offers discounts on lesser known retailers, but quality fashions nonetheless.

9. She Finds Coupons

Bloomingdale's, SAKS, Lord & Taylor, and Origins are just a sampling of the stores that She Finds has coupons for (you'll also find Home Depot and 1-800-Flowers, but the more the merrier, right?). What gives this site credence is its founder and shopping expert, Michelle Madhok. You can trust that like an online personal shopper, she scoured the Web so you didn't have to.
Bonus: Sister site, shefinds.com, gives you the inside scoop on the latest fashion and beauty deals that don't compromise on chic.

10. Sweet Savings

The unique thing about this site is that the coupons actually look like coupons. You can easily scan through the new offerings on the homepage, or you can search by offer (discount, sale, and free shipping), by category, or alphabetically. If you're looking to buy for him or the kids, there are also coupons for that.
Bonus: Sign up for their Sweet Bakery weekly newsletter and stay in the loop about the hottest deals.

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What's In A Costume?

With Halloween coming up, we are all very busy planning parties, and finding the perfect costume for this year. But how important is a costume. For one day you can be any one else. Who ever you want to be in the world, and no one will question you. For us True Blood fans Queen Sophie Ann has wonderful clothing and accessory taste. But no store has a costume to be her. We have your solution here, pair this combination with great shoes and some black gloves and you have the queens for the season 3 finale. Ladies remember she is a vampire so white make up and red lipstick is a must to finish this stellar costume. 

I See You.

As promised here I am again with today's tasty and healthy Halloween snack. This one is going to have you seeing things. 

Ingredients

• Carrots

• Cream Cheese

• Pitted Black Olives

Instructions

• Simply slice carrots 1-inch-thick chunks, top each with a blob of cream cheese and on half of a pitted black olive, and serve. 

Be ready for these looking eyes to be every one's favorite. 

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Small Eyes? No problem! Make Your Eyes Stand Out with These Makeup Tips

Small eyes are nice! Just ask Taylor Swift...
Although we have nothing against small eyes, we know what it's like when your eyes appear tired and sleepy. Check out these few quick tips below that will surely bring out the very best of your eyes, no matter what their size:

EyelinerDon't use eyeliner to rim the whole eye - it just narrows it even more. Instead, define only the upper lash line, extending the line slightly past the outer corner of the eye.

ShadowsGo for light-toned shadows such as pale pink or olive to create just a subtle definition. Shadows with a slight shimmer also work great. Just use dark shadows minimally as they make eyes look smaller.

MascaraLong, luscious lashes can really open up the eyes, so make sure you select a good mascara that lengthens as well as thickens. Curl your lashes three times - once at the base, then half way up, and lastly at the lash tip - before applying the mascara.

Eye browsSkinny brows call attention to the small lids, so keep your brows fuller to draw attention away from the eyes.

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Finger Foods

Good morning, as promised I am here again today to give you another sweet, and healthy Halloween snack. If your planning on a par these will be great finger foods.

Ingredients

• Mozzarella string cheese
• Green bell pepper
• Cream cheese

Instructions

1. Wearing plastic gloves or sandwich bags over your hands to keep the cheese as smudge-free as possible, use a paring knife (parents only) to cut each string in half and then carve a shallow area for a fingernail just below the rounded end of each half.
2. Mark the joint right below the nail as well as the knuckle joint by carving out tiny horizontal wedges of cheese, as pictured.
3. For the fingernails, slice a green bell pepper into 3/8-inch-wide strips. Set the strips skin side down on your work surface and trim the pulp so that it's about half as thick. Then cut the strips into ragged-topped nail shapes and stick them in place at the ends of the fingers with dabs of cream cheese. 

These yummy treats will be a delight for both parents and their kids. So be ready for these to be a hit. 

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Healthy Treat

Before you break out the sweets for Halloween try some healthy snacks. Everyday til the end of October I will post a new healthy recipe. Be sure to check in for the new recipe. Today's recipe is called Apple Bites. 

Ingrdients: 

• Apples
• Silvered Almonds

Instructions

• Just quarter and core an apple, cut a wedge from the skin side of each quarter, then press slivered almonds in place for teeth.

Tips:If you're not going to serve them right away, baste the apples with orange juice to keep them from browning.

Be careful one bite and you'll be coming back for more. 

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Get Rid of Dark Circles and Puffy Eyes

Between jobs, late nights and heavy partying, our lifestyles can certainly take a major toll on our bodies, not to mention our under-eye areas.

So how do you recover from looking like a punched panda bear? Try these tips for brightening your baby blues or bodacious browns:

Solutions for Under-Eye Circles and Bags

Get enough sleep. Sound sleeping is an inexpensive, easy way to help minimize dark under-eye circles, no matter what the cause. Sleep not only helps keep eyes bright. It also aids your body in repairing cell damage to your skin.
Avoid alcohol and caffeine. Though they may perk you up in the short term, caffeine and alcohol don't do the same for your skin. They can cause mild dehydration, making dark circles more obvious.
Go a shade lighter in your concealer. A concealer one shade lighter than your skin tone can help disguise under-eye circles. A concealer with an SPF of 15 or higher provides double benefits. If your skin tends to be oily or acne-prone, use an oil-free concealer.

More extreme methods include:
Consider skin lighteners or bleaching agents. If the dark circles under your eyes are due to too much melanin, creams containing lightening agents such as retinol, hydroquinone, kojic acid, green tea, vitamin C, or soy can be helpful, according to California dermatologist Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD. To help skin-lightening products work their best, avoid the sun and use sunscreen daily. Badreshia-Bansal suggests a sunscreen with zinc and a sun-protection factor (SPF) of 30.
Check out injectable fillers. A dermatologist may administer these if your dark eye circles are due broken blood vessels, says Badreshia-Bansal. Fillers can also help if fat loss is the cause of bags under the eyes.
Look into lasertreatments and vitamin K. Laser treatmentsmay reduce the look of dark circles due to broken blood vessels. Skin care products containing vitamin K can also help.

Solutions to Prevent Eye Puffiness

Sleep. It's as important to preventing puffy eyes as it is to diminishing dark circles. Start by getting at least eight hours of good sleep a night.
Drink. Staying well-hydrated can help prevent puffy eyes, says Chicago dermatologist Carolyn Jacob, MD. Drinking plenty of healthy liquids, especially water, helps keep overall skin tone firm and full looking.
Cut back on salt. Retaining body fluid can cause puffy, doughy looking skin. Reducing salt intake helps reduce the tendency to retain excess water. An easy way to cut back on salt? Reduce the processed foods in your diet.
Use cool compresses. Florida dermatologist Andrea Cambio, MD, advocates the de-puffing power of chilled, moist green tea bags. Elizabeth L. Tanzi, MD, a Washington, DC dermatologist, suggests gently placing cool cucumber slices or a bag of frozen peas or carrots on the eyes for 10 to 15 minutes. A gel eye-mask will also do the trick.
Learn to accept the look of your eyes. Some people are just more prone to puffy eyes or dark eye circles, according Brandt. As we grow older, skin naturally weakens and becomes less resilient, so puffy eyes or dark circles naturally become more noticeable.

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