You know the line, you're at the register, paying for your clothes and the salesperson asks you if you would like to sign up for their mailing list. I used to always say no. Sometimes it was because I was in a rush and didn't want to fill out the form, other times because I wanted to avoid junk mail and prevent getting on all sorts of other mailing lists, but finally I've been saying yes.
It takes only a couple minutes and before you know it you start getting coupons, emails, and sometimes free gifts on your birthday. What's not like about that? Lately
Express has been sending me tons of coupons, now I never buy anything without a coupon.
Macy's also sends tons of coupons and sent some extra ones on my birthday.
DSW sent me a coupon on my birthday and
Sephora sent me a coupon for a free shower gel. It smells delicious... like vanilla and brown sugar. ;)
Also sign up for point passes. For every dollar you spend or item you buy, you accumulate points which earn you gift certificates. DSW has a great point programs as does
American Eagle. American Eagle also gives you a birthday discount. Its valid a few days before and a few days after your birthday. Even better is when you're birthday falls during a time when there is a lot of sales, because it's double the discount! My birthday is labor day weekend, which is typically a time for sales...
Lost your card? Hate carrying all these cards? Don't worry! I hate carrying them too, so instead I just ask the sales associate to look it up. They usually just ask for a phone number or email address and voila you're in.
Here is an overview of the AE
All-Access Pass:
Anyone who has been to the UK recently must be familiar with Topshop. Topshop is one of the hottest stores there and soon we'll have our very own Topshop here in the states when the location in Manhattan opens in November.
Payless has commercials running right now advertising their fall shoes. Imagine my surprise when I went saw Alice + Olivia boots on the website. Alice + Olivia is one of the hottest labels right now and I'm glad Payless has followed the lead of Kohl's and Target by enlisting high fashion designers. Now everyone can afford Alice + Olivia. Check out the entire collection, featuring booties, mary janes, and clutches.
Scarves are one of the best accessories. Not only do they keep you warm and toasty but they jazz up any blah outfit. You can choose from all sorts of patterns, fabrics, and lengths. One of the best fall trends are skinny scarves. I live down south and our winters are relatively mild and short. The skinny scarf is perfect for me because I can still wear it in the spring.
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