Go on a beauty adventure with international makeup artist Sue Devitt from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at Bloomingdales at Town Center in Boca Raton, 5480 Glades Road, 561-394-2018.

The Australian-born Devitt, whose roster of celeb clients include Eva Longoria Parker and Jennifer Lopez, is known for scouring the world for awesome ingredients to include in Sue Devitt Beauty, her natural line of color-infused cosmetics and skin care.

Learn more at www.SueDevittBeauty.com.-- Doreen Christensen

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Oil of Olay is offering a $20 holiday rebate on the purchase of $50 in Oil of Olay purchases including moisterizers, facial treatments and cleansers.

NOTE: This is not a coupon, it's a rebate. So you must purchase the products, keep the receipt and USP codes from the packaging and mail it in with the form.

Here's where you'll find the rebate form:
Oil of Olay rebate

The rebate is good for purchases by Dec. 27; rebate form must be postmarked by Jan. 8, 2010. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Get free shipping on Avon products with this code, WOW2009, today only -- Cyper Monday, named for the biggest online shopping day of the year.

Spend $10 and get Avon's Holiday Luxuries Gift Set for $24.99. Lots of great stocking stuffer items as well. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Get a Sephora "flower" clutch free containing eight samples with any $50 purchase. This is only available online at Sephora.com with code CLUTCH4U.

This is the kind of holiday gift package that can work two ways: buy the clutch for a friend when you need to buy something for yourself, or keep the clutch when you buy a $50 gift.

The cosmetic counters are full of such deals for the holidays, so shop around for the best makeup samples and give-aways. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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I was perusing the cosmetics section at Target and came across lip plumpers from a few different brands. Ever the skeptic, I thought I'd be tossing my money on lip gloss that claimed to puff up a pretty pout some. I walked away curious still.

Enter Sephora, where scores of makeup abound and you can actually experiment with the products... and I got suckered in. I always do there.

But I didn't mind. I tried the Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips in Charity, a diamond cherry red color that I adored. Maybe my lips did appear more voluminous, I thought, as they tingled from the product.

But it was probably the beautifully bolder color I wasn't used to wearing that probably made my pucker pop. Either way, I was happy with the color and didn't mind much that Angelina Jolie lips weren't in order. But that's probably because I didn't have my heart set on it.

Interested in the $18 Buxom lip plumper? Click here. I'd certainly buy it again. And it's for a good cause: Every purchase of Bare Escentuals' limited-edition Charity Buxom pout plumper helps support Bare Escentuals' donation to the American Heart Association.

Have you tried any other lip plumpers and have they worked for you?

-- Erika "Frugal Fashionista" Pesantes

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I've been keeping a secret: I'm been cheating on Oil of Olay.

I still like my Oil of Olay, but I have a new passion for Boots No. 7, the skin and makeup product line that's all the rage in England.

Boots No. 7 wet cleansing cloths are on sale for $4.99 at Target. Other products are on sale for $19.99, though that's the recommended price on the Boots Web site.

I've been impressed with Boots No. 7 serum and night cream. Now I'm trying the other products. Let me know what you think.

I like the price. It's half the price of Olay's ProX products. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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If you're going to buy something, it's always nice to get a free gift with it.

At Dillard's department stores in South Florida, Estee Lauder is offering fall eye and lip shades of your choice, a seven-day supply of moisterizer, and a giant-size cleanser with a $29.50 purchase. It's not hard to spend nearly $30 at any department store cosmetics counter.

Super-size your gift with a $55 purchase, getting four professional makeup brushes in a red case. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Avon makeup, skincare and body-care products are up to 65% off with free delivery. Enter code FS30REP for free delivery.

This eight-piece color palette of eye shadows is only $7.99, marked down from $12. Pick up other goodies, such as these eye-lining pencils (where are they when you need them?) for only 99 cents.

Good items for yourself or to put away for upcoming birthday or holiday presents for the women in your life. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Get beauty tips and free samples of cosmetic, hair care and skincare products at Winn-Dixie stores in Fort Lauderdale and Miramar on four upcoming Saturdays.

A beauty advisor will demonstrate products including Garnier, L'Oreal, Nailene and Olay, and the first 75 participants will receive a Winn-Dixie bag with product samples and coupons.

The beauty events will be at the Winn-Dixie stores at 1625 Cordova Road, Fort Lauderdale, and 17101 Miramar Pkwy., Miramar. Here are the dates:

Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, from noon – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, from noon – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, from noon – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, from noon – 4:00 p.m.

I'd aim for earlier rather than later on Saturday, because only the first 75 shoppers get the samples! -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Frizzy hair is the price many of us pay for living in paradise.

But take comfort: Robert Allen Salon & Spa on Galt Ocean Mile is offering a 30% discount on hair conditioners, blow dryers, styling aids, brushes and other products that fight the frizzies.

The offer follows a recent "Fight the Frizzies" event held at the salon by Sun Sentinel fashion columnist Rod Stafford Hagwood. The salon is at 3334 N.E. 32nd Street in
Fort Lauderdale; call 954-566-4116 for more information.

If we accomplish nothing else in this economy, let's ban the frizzies! -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Every girl needs a get-away once in a while. Sephora makes a weekend escape easy with its new mini palette to go.

The kit features eight eye shadows, four lip glosses and blush in one easy-to-travel kit for $15. Throw in some mascara and eyeliner and your face is ready to travel. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Pay attention now, because there has been some confusion about Oil of Olay offers mentioned in this blog.

This is the form for a $20 rebate, not a coupon, when you purchase $50 of Olay cleansers or moisterizers. You need to make the purchase by Aug. 8 and mail in the original sales receipt with this rebate form by Aug. 23. Here's the rebate form:

Olay rebate form

Super Saver Kathy and I both have gotten these rebates so it does work. So print out this rebate form now and get a stamped envelope ready for that next Olay purchase. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Need some mascara this morning and I found myself in the Olay aisle at CVS. Not only were all the Olay products discounted, but CVS also was offering $10 "bucks" for a $20 purchase of Olay products.

Well, a girl can always use the pre-moistened wipes to get rid of left-over mascara and make-up, so I picked up a pack of those and then one more product to get the "bucks." If you're not a CVS customer, when you use their red "Extra Care" card, you occasionally get a buck, or $3 or even a $10 discount on new purchases.

The bucks systems is great if you're a frequent CVS shopper as I am. I bought my Olay purchases then returned to the counter to buy one more item, using my $10 in bucks. Got that $15 item for only $6.

And as Super Saver Kathy would tell you: Use your coupons first, then your extra bucks. That makes the discount go even further. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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If you're terrified of eyelash curlers that look more like torture tools, you'll love this. I just made a trip to Sephora and walked out with a heated eyelash curler.

This battery-operated innovative curler looks just like a mascara wand that heats up ever so slightly. And you use it as you would a mascara wand, too, by lifting the lashes and holding that lift for a few seconds. You can do this a few times for a more defined curl.

It sure is more gentle than clamping down on your lashes with the traditional metal contraption. And at $16, it's pretty affordable. There's also a travel-size version of it for $12. Check them out at stores or here.

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With any order, get a free 10-day supply of Bare Minerals' new product, Bare Escentuals matte foundation at Sephora online or in stores.

The new foundation is designed to absorb oil, minimize pores and promote cell turnover.

Online, enter BEMATTE in check out. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Specialized spa treatments are $99 through Lauderdale Spa Chic, a month-long promotion in September by The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Lauderdale Spa Chic 2009 offer customized treatments at a dozen spas in the region, many of them top of the line.

Sample spa treatments available include the "Rapid Rub Massage and Oxygen Blast" at the Bliss Spa at the new W Fort Lauderdale; the "Ying Yang Massage and Citrus Manicure" at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa; and the 80-minute "Rollerssage" at the Heavenly Spa by Westin. Oooh...I wonder what that is?

You can combine a spa experience with lunch at The Spa at Ocean Sands Resort and Spa, a package that includes a 50-minute massage, manicure, pedicure.

Participating spas are:
• Bliss Fort Lauderdale at the W Fort Lauderdale
• Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
• Heavenly Spa by Westin at The Westin Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale
• Spa 66 at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six
• Planet Massage
• Spa 950 at Embassy Suites Hotel Deerfield Beach Resort
• Spa Atlantic at The Atlantic Resort & Spa
• The Spa on the Broadwalk @ Hollywood Beach Marriott
• The Diplomat Golf Resort & Spa
• The Grand Resort and Spa (Gay)
• Ocean Sands Resort and Spa
• The Spa at The Ritz Carlton, Fort Lauderdale

To book your spa treatment for the month of September, visit Lauderdale Spa Chic. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Contact your Avon representative or just go online at for Avon's summer clearance sale.

Items start at $1.99, including this Coral Beat Glazewear liquid lipstick, regularly $6, with two selected purchases. Makeup items are buy one, second is half off.

Don't forget face powder. In South Florida's nearly 100-degree heat this week, makeup will just melt off of you without a good dusting. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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There's nothing like the beauty and smell of lavender in Provence. That's what comes to mind when I walk into a L'Occitane store.

Today (June 17) through July 7, L'Occitane is offering many of its great scents, body lotions and other products for half off. Other products are 20 or 30% off.

Its "Scents of Summer in Provence" set is $39.50 -- nice gift for a sister. Stores are throughout South Florida including Boca Raton, Aventura and Palm Beach Gardens.

At this price, it's worth trying some products like Cherry Blossom shaving gel or Almond Milk Concentrate. It may bring you back to Provence, at at least Washington, D.C., in the springtime. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Check out Sunday's (June 7) Sun Sentinel for Target's ad offering Olay Professional Pro-X's three piece kit for $41.50, reduced from $61.50.

This is just a starter kit to whet your appetite for the individual products, but also can serve as a travel kit for that summer trip. The regular size containers of lotion are difficult to pack.

Target also is offering 10% off other Olay skin care products.

Or, you could wait for Olay's new Pro-X "Intensive Wrinkle Protocol," which you can pre-order at $10 off for its June 22 release, with lowest price ($61.50) from Target or drugstore.com. Go to Olay Professional.com -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Pamper yourself with Bath & Body Works' deals on yummy scented soaps, body splashes and lotions during "The Big Semi-Annual Sale."

At a time when swine flu's still on our radars-- and other germs abound-- stock up on anti-bacterial hand soaps with 3 for $10 and anti-bacterial hand gels with 5 for $5.

Other select items are also 50 percent off. My fave's are the Black Currant Vanilla and Eucalyptus Spearmint lotions from the Aromatherapy collection. Those are buy 2, get 2 free.

Go ahead, treat yourself. I know I will.

The online offers are on now through July 5. Click here for the deals. The sale begins in stores on Monday, June 1.

--Erika "Frugal Fashionista" Pesantes

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Check out what the buzz is about: Be one of 25,000 people to pamper your bee-autiful pout with free Burt's Bees lip balm.

The company is giving away 1,000 lip balms a day for 25 days (through June 22) to celebrate Burt's Bees 25th birthday. The giveaway takes place anytime between 9 a.m. and noon daily.

Remember: Early bee gets the balm. Register for a chance to win here without even leaving your hive.

-- Erika "Frugal Fashionista" Pesantes

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What else can Olay come out with? Now it's ProX Intensive Wrinkle Protocol. They know they've got a good thing going since the original ProX line sold out in minutes.

This latest wrinkle repair is especially for around the eye, which can be a telltale sign of age.

The Wrinkle Protocol is $10 off at selected retailers, but you get your maximum savings in a pre-buy at Target or Wal-mart. Still $51 with the $10 off. Go to Olay Professional.

Is it worth it? Time and wrinkles will tell. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Sephora is luring in the Moms and daughters with a free gift, Philosophy Amazing Grace body firming lotion, with a $25 purchase for Mother's Day. The gift could be for Mom or you!

Put MDAYGRACE in online checkout or take this printable coupon to a Sephora store:

Sephora Coupon

I haven't tried this product, have you? Let us know how you like it by posting here. --
-- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Allure magazine is offering the entire Olay Regenerist line in a sweepstakes this April.

The women's magazine says Olay's Microsculpting cream was named its Reader's Choice winner in two categories.

Enter the contest at Allure magazine to win the entire line including the Eye Lifting Serum, the Detoxifying Pore Scrub, and the 14-Day Skin Intervention—plus several of Olay's Definity products, all worth more than $300.

No ProX here, but a pretty darn good deal. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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There's a $25 rebate on Oil of Olay's latest product line, Olay Professional Pro-X, if you purchase $50 worth by May 5, 2009. Mail the UPC and original receipt to the address at Olayprofessional.com.

$1 to $3 coupons on other Oil of Olay products, cleansers and moisterizers, are available in the Sun Sentinel today in the P&B Brand Saver.

I'm going to follow the lead of super saver Kathy, my Shop-o-matic colleague, by taking a $4 extra bucks coupon from CVS and applying it to the Pro-X. With the rebate, I'll save nearly $30. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Oil of Olay's new Pro-X line of products are hot and a $25 rebate is available if you purchase $50 worth before Sunday, March 8.

Get the rebate form by going to Olay.com. You need to download the form and mail it with the receipt by March 23.

Ellen tells Shop-o-matic that she loves the ProX line, which Oil of Olay advertises will "give you younger-looking, younger acting skin."

"I bought the Pro X Olay starter kit using a $10 off coupon (inside the product) and also sent in for the $25 rebate. I LOVE the new Pro X. I have always used Olay and always will," Ellen writes.

My shopping blog colleague Kathy was really smart: She used her CVS coupons to purchase ProX, plus sent in for the rebate. And she's beautiful, so it must be working. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Two free product offerings:

Free 1-oz. Victoria's Secret Pink Body lotion:

Pink Body lotion

And L'Oreal is offering a free sample of its new EverPure sulfate-free hair color:

L'Oreal EverPure

Samples are a good way to try out a product before you invest in it. You often can get similar samples at department store cosmetic counters. Ask! It doesn't hurt. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Here's a good chance to try Oil of Olay's new ProX line: A $25 rebate on a $50 purchase by March 8.

Oil of Olay ProX coupon

The ProX line is guaranteed by maker Procter & Gamble to make your skin look younger or your money back -- quite a claim. But then, I already like what Oil of Olay does for me, so I think I'll take the gamble.

More good tidings from P&G: Buy $50 worth of its products and receive $120 worth of coupons for more P&G products. If you don't buy any P&G products, I'd be surprised: they include Crest, Tide, Puffs, Gain, Charmin, Prilosec, Cascase, Joy, Swiffer and, of course, Oil of Olay. Proof of purchase needs to be mailed in by Jan. 31, 2009, so get shopping.

See the offer at Oil of Olay.com
. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Oil of Olay fans, buy any two Olay Definity products and get a $15 gift card with this rebate form:

Olay Definity rebate form

The offer is valid for purchases made through Jan. 28; rebate form must be postmarked by Feb. 11. Remember to keep your sales receipts to send in with the form. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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J.C. Penney has put up its after-Christmas doorbusters online. The department store's doors open at 5:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26th. Doorbusters include this guy's fleece hoodie for $17.99.

Two coupons, $10 off a $50 purchase and $15 off a $75 purchase, are available:

J.C. Penney coupons

The store is advertising online 75 percent off its holiday trim and decor as well as 60 percent off many other items. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Thanks to Lauren for directing us to istorez.com, a great Web site for all kinds of deals for that forgotten Christmas present.

For children, find "Deal of the Day" coupons for: ToysRUs. Just today, Dec. 22, there's $20 off the Rock 'n Go Pony, for example.

For that man in your life, what could be more welcome than the Festival of Corona Gift Basket featuring Coronas and other goodies fo $59.95 from Beergifts.com. Unfortunately, shipping will make it quite a bit higher at this point.

But istorez.com also offers free shipping deals. For the woman you're still trying to buy for, click on Talbots through the site and look at their 65 percent off items. Order by 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, to get free shipping.

So all is not lost and you don't have to pay extra for shipping if you look around. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Oil of Olay fans like me can get a $15 coupon when they buy two Regenerist line facial moisturizers.

Here's the form to fill out:

Oil of Olay giftcard

Happy moisturizing! -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Each year about this time Santa Claus brings presents a little early for women: The cosmetic counter holiday specials

If you buy right, you might not have to buy makeup all year long. I'm still using the eye shadow from a holiday Estee Lauder special from a year ago.

This holiday season Lancome seems to have the best deal. For a $36 purchase, you can buy a Lancome case full of cosmetics for only $49.50, supposedly a $339 value. While a few items are decidedly small, the Lancome case has full-size lipsticks and a variety of some of its best products.

I spotted this deal at Nordstrom's. It's the holidays and time to put on a happy face, or at least a nicely made up one. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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I love these events where you can go out with the girls, shop and have a heck of a good time.

Mark your calendar from Nov. 19 and Nov. 20 for Shecky's Girls Night Out at the Catalina Hotel in South Beach. The Sheckys' folks tell us they will have designer fashions up to 75 percent off (including cocktail dresses -- If only I had a place to wear one, sigh), complimentary spa services, cocktails and munchies.

Each room of the hotel's main building will reflect the style and personality of each of the designers. You can purchase tickets to win a Goodie Bag, which will be stuffed with more than $100 of must-have products -- such as Aquafresh White Trays, Aveeno, Chambord, Dove, Good Earth Premium Coffee and Redken.

Hours are from 6 to11 p.m. You must be 21 or older to attend. The hotel is located at 1732 Collins Ave. (305-674-1160). Admission is $10. Or pay $25 for two Goodie Bag tickets including admission. See sheckys.com for more info.

XOXO -- Shopper Girl

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A trunk show Thursday from 4pm-7pm...have a look at the unique hair accessories in the Evita Peroni line. Jeweled holiday pieces, leather headbands, gorgeous clips and barrettes...

Joann, the national trainer for Evita Peroni, will be at the trunk show to demonstrate simple techniques that transform our look from OK to fabulous.

Evita Peroni

In the Harbor Shops at 17th Street Causeway in Ft Lauderdale.

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Last week I promised to let you know about the Miami mall a cute hip young fashion writer recommended. We thought we'd check it out first. It's an easy drive if you follow the Homestead signs driving south on the Turnpike. We didn't...don't ask.

Hardly an undiscovered gem, the huge parking lot was full, full, full. But, wow, well worth the drive. It's huge....and doesn't seem as picked over as local Sawgrass Mills.

It has some of the same big flagship stores as Sawgrass: Neiman Marcus Last Call, Off Fifth Saks Outlet, Burlington Coat Factory, T J Maxx, Marshalls, Bed Bath and Beyond. In total there are over 240 stores and restaurants.

Fellow blogger Marcia and I only had a few hours...we could have spent the whole day! Heck, you could spend a week there! We happened to walk in the entrance that took us to For Love 21, the Forever 21 accessory store. Huge selection, amazing prices. I bought a beaded necklace with a cheap charm on it, intending to replace their charm with an old locket I've had. Marked $4.95...scanned in at $1. Like a treasure hunt!

We ran out of time after Neiman Marcus Last Call...walking out for a previous engagement was sheer torture. The store signs were like the mythical sirens summoning us: Michael Kors, Coach, Calvin Klein, DKNY, DSW, Ann Taylor.....

But we'll certainly go back. And soon!

Dolphin Mall

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OK, I've got my appointment along with my bf "E."

But you gotta run to the phone (can't make an appointment online) and sign up for the Spa Week $50 specials at Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon & Spa.

You have the choice of a facial, body melt (shea butter wrap and then a massage) or a manicure/pedicure special for only $50.

These treatments, at the luxurious Red Door, are usually $100 plus! Facials were already sold out at the Red Door location at the Bonaventure resort in Weston, but still available at The Galleria in Fort Lauderdale as of Saturday.

We chose the Bonaventure because after pampering, you can hang out for the day at the hotel's beautiful waterfall pool.

Spa week special is only for Oct. 13 to 17. Get your bf, like I did, and go for it. Life is short. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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I apologize if you saw my CVS coupon offer Friday morning. Apparently, the link was to my personal coupon, and not a generic one. I contacted CVS for a generic replacement, so I could post that one instead, but CVS doesn't have a generic coupon offer at the time.

Joanne at CVS corporate offices said, "The best way to spread the word about a deal or a coupon is to encourage your readers to register their own email addresses as part of their ExtraCare membership. That way, they will get their own unique deals. Here is the link for people to sign up or add their e-mail to their account."

CVS Extra Care

I know we are all reluctant to share our email addresses, the spam can be soooo annoying, but the CVS Extra Care program is a money saver. I know, I know....who can keep track of all the 'dad-blasted' little membership cards??? A royal pain, but well worth it, if you are into saving $$$.

For example, this week Cover Girl foundation is $5.49. I bought the foundation, got $5.49 back in Extra Bucks. And I used the manufacturer's coupon from Sunday's paper, for $1 off, so I actually made $1 profit on the item. Now, that's my kind of shopping!

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I've used Oil of Olay. products most of my adult life. In recent years, the product line has been expanded and I've been wanting to experiment with some of the new products.

A sale at CVS helps make that possible. CVS is having a beauty products sale and that includes the Oil of Olay line. You can get the pre-moistened facial wipes two for one. Those make the night-time makeup removal routine a cinch.

Most recently, I've tried the 14-day Regenerist Skin Intervention and Regenerist Micro Sculpting Cream. Love them both. Now I'm on to the Definity line of moisterizers.

What do you think of the Oil of Olay products? Do they compare with department store creams? I think they do, and cost much less. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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It's hard to keep 10 nice long unsplit nails, all at the same time, isn't it? And who has time to keep up with acrylics? Those fussy days are but a memory. Lately, I keep my nails short and for special occasions I love a nice clean fresh looking French manicure (I am lucky when it lasts 3-4 days.)

I can't get used to a French pedicure. For some reason, it looks to me like my feet are 'wannabe' hands. I like them okay on other people, but not on me! Anyone else feel that way? I don't mind if the hands and feet don't match...I love to play with fun colors on my toes. The hot new colors for fall are dark, dark, dark. Do you all follow the season trends living in south Florida?

A friend, Noreen, had a bright frosted hot pink pedicure the other day. I have no shame, I HAD to know the color. Essie Jam N Jelly. She said she had to order it from her salon in NJ and have it mailed down, because she's new to the area, and her local salon didn't sell products.

I didn't waste one minute shopping for it, I jumped online and ordered a bottle for myself. Had it in 2 days, no gas or time wasted. Since then, I've heard the Essie brand is sold in lots of beauty supply stores locally, Angela's Beauty Stuff in the South Harbor Shops off 17th Street Causeway for one.


Give it try and let us know how you like it.

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Everybody’s clipping coupons these days. Why not? With the cost of groceries, every little bit helps.

The Sunday paper is, of course, the mother-lode of coupons. I found a $3 coupon for a L’Oreal cleansers and moisturizers, $1 off Pledge cleaning wipes and $2 off Revlon cosmetics – all products I already use.

That’s the trick. You don’t want to buy items just because you have a coupon.

The Internet is another source of coupons. Coupons is the main source. You can type in your zip code and fi nd coupons in your area. For our Delray Beach office address, I found these coupons: I found $1 off Perdue chicken breast strips, $1 coupon for Tylenol and $1 off Boston contact lens solution – darn! I just bought that!

You can also google a name brand and see if there’s a coupon available. All of this takes preparation for a shopping trip. But if done routinely, it could start to pay off.

Did you find a good coupon recently? Tell me where or post the link here. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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It's only a savings if you are going to buy it anyway, right? If you have paid $9.50-10.50 for B&BW Signature Collection scents, then you need to get yourself over there before June 15th, while they are $4, or 6 for $20.

I'm not a big fan of their fragrances, I prefer a lighter scent, but my daughter loves them, so I'll stock up now for her upcoming birthday.

You can shop online, but there's a shipping fee. I surfed around for a free shipping coupon code, sorry, couldn't find one. Let me know, I'll add the information if anyone finds a free shipping coupon. Otherwise you can avoid the shipping charge by stopping at one of the many stores in the area. Check out:

Bath & Body Works

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If you love perfume bottles, here' s a keeper: Badgley and Mischka's new scent, Fluers de Nuit (Flowers of the Night) comes in a gorgeous bottle etched with a brocade pattern.

Full disclosure: I have not smelled the scent, but it's described as "white floral with notes of magnolia and night-blooming jasmine." Apparently the design duo was inspired while on a trip in India, where they were in a moon garden which had night-blooming flowers that are pollinated by night butterflies.

The whole idea sounds lovely. But seriously, the bottle puts it over the top.

Fleurs de Nuit will be available in October for a limitied time. It comes in one size, a 3.4-oz. eau de parfum spray, for $90. Get it at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's.

-- K.V.W.

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Pompano Beach-based skincare company Simply Organic is already a bonafide hit. Ben Stiller and Keanu Reeves reportedly use the line because it's free of harsh chemical ingredients.

Wait until they find out about the $22 Rejuventaing Sealer - Parker Posey and Rachel Dratch are already fans - which uses olive-leaf extract to calm the frizzies and boost the shine. There are oils to help with tangles and honey as a natural moisturizer.

Oh, and the olive-leaf extract also is an anti-bacterial agent and strengthens the hair with proteins, vitamins and minerals. Visit SimplyOrganicBeauty.com for retail locations.

--R.S.H

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Looking for that perfect afterglow in South Florida leaves glamazons with two choices: you can either get it naturally with healthy exercise outdoors or you can buy it.

Smashbox has a new blush, O-GLOW, that comes out of the tube custom-made. You squeeze out clear goo that once on your skin turns into the best hue for you on your cheeks.

The secret is Goji Berry-C Complex, a natural extract that mimics micro-circulation (the rush of blood to the head). The chamelon cosmetic is $26 at smashbox.com and Sephora stores until May 15th and then will be at Nordstroms.

--R.S.H

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