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Mini Summer Haul @ Target

Last week when I got my free pair of DSW shoes (love themmmm!), I stopped into Target because I had a few Target coupons that expired that same day. I browsed the aisles and paired up my mfr coupons with Target coupons allowing me to come out with a mini summer haul. I got all this for $1.71! Here's how:

• Nivea for Men Body Wash - ($3.49) - $2 mfr cpn - $1 target cpn = .49
• NYC Eyeliner Duet - (1.89) - $1 mfr cpn - $1 target cpn = FREE
• NYC Eyeliner Duet - (1.89) - $1 mfr cpn - $1 target cpn = FREE
• Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear - ($2.49) - $1 mfr cpn - $1 target cpn = .49
• Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear - ($2.49) - $1 mfr cpn - $1 target cpn = .49
• Sally Hansen Advanced Hard as Nails Strengthener - ($3.24) - $2 mfr cpn - $1 target cpn = .24
• Total = $1.71 OOP

I picked up a Nivea Men's body wash for my boo (smells sooo good) and beauty goodies for myself (yayyy). These goodies included Sally Hansen Nail polishes in 2 great colors for summer, 2 NYC eyeliner duos in a light blue/black and green teal/black, as well as a Sally Hansen Nail Strengthener.

Nive Men Active 3 Body Wash 

NYC Eyeliner Duet Pencils
- Islands In the Stream (top)
- You've Got the Power (bottom)

NYC Eyeliner Duet Pencils
- You've Got the Power (left)
- Islands In the Stream (right)

NYC Eyeliner Duet Pencil Swatches
(Left to Right) You've Got the Power/Black - Islands In the Stream/Black

These liners are amazing for the price! I've already worn You've Got the Power/Black. Application is smooth but not too creamy and I have yet to experience any fallout (I hate when eyeliners do that).

(Left to Right)
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nylon + Retinol Strengthener
Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Color - 320 Fuchsia Power
Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Color - 130 Blue Me Away

I will post up pics and reviews of these nail colors soon. I am currently wearing the nail strengthener as a base and used Blue Me Away as my french tip color and applied it on my toes. So far, I'm loving this color, especially for the season!!

NOTE ABOUT TARGET'S COUPON PROBLEM:
If you're getting into the coupon game and plan on saving @ Target, be aware that it might be a bit of a pain once you've reached the register! To the coupon-er world, Target has been said to be the worst experience to have when trying to use your coupons. Why? Well, in all honesty, the employees don't know jack about the company they work for, especially not the company coupon policy! I am NOT saying ALL Target stores have this problem but every Target I've been to here in Queens, NY has caused me a headache. Known coupon blogs warn you about this issue as well. So if you plan on saving @ your local Target, make sure you carry a print-out of their coupon policy in your bag. And when you encounter a story the employees, customer service & manager make up then just whip out the policy! And watch their dumb little faces become all flushed with embarrassment. Really Target, get with the program and find a new method on training your employees, it's kind of sad that the customer knows way more than someone who actually works there! Click here for a copy of their coupon policy: Target Coupon Policy

**And if they still don't get it, (as in my case) call guest relations while you're in the store and they'll have them do things the correct way! The number is (800) 440-0680. It might seem like a waste of time to a lot of people but if you don't address the issue you'll just encounter this problem over and over again. Somebody has to put them in their place, especially when you know you're right! LOL**

What goodies have up picked up this summer?

Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore..

Indoor Lighting
SM P-Valeri (Pink Glitter) - $59.95 @ DSW

Earlier this week, if you read my post on what free DSW shoes I should choose to get with my bonus cards, then you know I had the hard decision of picking just one pair of shoes from my long list of options. If you missed it, check it out here.

Well, I decided to visit my nearest DSW store to check out what they had. I thought maybe I'll find 2 pairs on clearance and get them both free instead of just one full-priced pair. I thought wrong. The clearance section let me down BUT I fell in love these babies!! They are just like the Vaneza Pump by SM that I featured on my blog but have a thin mary jane strap on the upper part of the foot and they're PINK!!! I automatically scooped up the remaining size 6 and never let them go until I got home. LOL

They cost $59.95 at DSW and after using my $5 rewards certificate + (11) $5 bonus cards from the frenzies, they came out for F-R-E-E!! Yup! And I still had .05 left over haha


Now, I know I didn't end up buying any of the heels featured on my post. I did not know these were being sold at DSW and have not seen them online but these shoes put me into a daze. Thank you to the lovely ladies that commented on that post and gave me their picks but I just couldn't pass these up!

Indoor - Natural Sunlight

These sexy platform pumps have a 5-1/4" stiletto heel and a 1-1/2" platform, practically making it a 3-3/4" heel. The trick to wear 4"+ heels is to choose  a pair with a high platform, giving the illusion of a very high heel but with the comfort of a shorter heel. I LOVE platform heels so much, to the point that I won't even bother to look at heels without one! I've gotten so used to them and honestly feel more comfort wearing them than a heel without a platform. I know a lot of women refuse to wear heels this high but with a bit of walking practice, you'll never want to go back to anything else. Don't knock em' till u try em'!!

The true color of these heels is a bright-baby pink that shine from the glitter effect. Note: color in some pictures may differ due to the position I placed them to take the picture as well as the setting on my camera. The inside sole is a metallic gold color and the delicately placed buckle is light gold which compliments the pink very well by not overpowering the already busy shoe. They are reminiscent of Dorothy's red slippers but only hotter and PINK. Kind of like Barbie meets The Wizard of Oz.. hehe.

These babies are perfect just the way they are (I sound like Bruno Mars..LOL) but I wonder how they would look with a patterned bottom sole.. a grey leopard perhaps? Stay tuned to see what I'm taking about.. I'm eagerly waiting to receive a package for review from a great company authorized to sell secret sole stickers that can be applied to the bottom soles of your heels to add some flair. You lovely readers will get a chance to see a full review by me later on this month. Don't forget to check back and let your friends know. I hope you LOVELIES enjoyed this post. Any questions or feedback are welcome, leave a comment below or email me at shugaandspice@gmail.com

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What do you think of my new babies?

Last Day to Enter D.G.S. Beauty's Giveaway!

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Today is the last day to enter D.G.S. Beauty's 100 Followers Giveaway for a chance to win 3 MAC items: Fluidline Blacktrack, Viva Glam V Lipstick & Fleur Power Blush + a Sigma E25 travel sized blending brush!!!

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