A Friday Shopping Trip- Why Buy Anything At Full Price?

Fridays aren't typically shopping days for me, but this Friday was different because tomorrow is my husband's birthday and last-minute shopping is my specialty! (I already got him one of his gifts, but he got it early- a pair of TOMS shoes.) I also had to pick something up for my father-in-law (for father's day and his birthday which was also this week) so I decided to make a Friday post-work trip to the Galleria and it was surprisingly uncluttered (thank goodness!)

I'll keep those gifts a surprise...but I'll reveal what I got for the house and for myself.

Bath & Body Works is having a MAJOR sale right now. Like 75% off of $20.00 candles kind of sales. I picked up 3 candles and 2 wallflowers (all wallflowers are $5, down from their original $12.50 price tag.)

As you can see, I got some yummy summer scents including White Citrus, Brilliant Citrus and Mango Mint! I love citrusy tastes and smells. I'm always the one all for the yellow and orange Skittles.

I also got a Sephora VIB coupon for a free smashbox mini-palette of liners and brow liners plus the a sample of their primer, so I bought another bottle of my holy grail, tried and true self tanner (for the face) Clarins SPF 6 Tanning Milk:

The palette is super mini-size. I wish I would have taken a photo of the inside, the samples are teeny-tiny, not even the size of a dime each...but they are all pretty neutrals so very use-able. The primer was a great size. As you all know, I'm not a fan of primer, but I'll keep it on hand if I ever get an inkling to try it again.

Now for the exciting part of my shopping trip. I read online today that LOFT was having an extra 40% off of items that were already on sale so I thought I'd stop in to check out the clothes.

I'm so very glad I did!

I got a gorgeous pencil skirt and a pretty summery dress for less than what one of the garments cost at regular price...and not only did I get 40% off, I also got another $15 off of my entire purchase for spending $75 or more. My total was $81 for both pieces!

This skirt looks incredible on. It has hints of a metallic sort of sheen. I don't own anything like it so it's a great addition to my wardrobe. I can even see this being gorgeous as a winter white piece. I got this in a size 6.

Then there's this dress, which is admittedly out of my color comfort zone...but there was something so great about it when I put it on that I couldn't leave it (especially because of the heavily discounted price!) I knew I'd regret not purchasing it. I can't wait to show you ladies what it looks like ON. The sizing on this dress is very off, as I had to get a size 2.

It's perfect in length too (and we all know how hard it is to find a dress that's a good length for work when you're 5'10.)

I can't wait to wear this dress!

My last purchase (also with a discount) was this dress from Express:

It was originally $69.50 and it was on sale for 30% off in the store, plus I had another $15 off coupon that I used bringing the total to about $36. I own this exact dress in black with small white polka-dots on the skirt part and it's so comfy! Perfect for work with a cardigan over it. I love the floral pattern on this one! I got a size 4.

Thank you everyone for reading, and more to come tomorrow!

Oh, and before I go, today is our baby Lulu's 6th birthday! Happy birthday LULU! Here are some vintage Lulu photos: