Stamping Saturday (plate sale alert!)

A few weekends ago I declared Saturday Jelly Sandwich Day in my home, and today it's been Stamping Saturday around here. I've mentioned before on this blog that the weekends are when I really get to go wild with my manicures, and when I woke up this morning I was in the mood to bust out my stamper. 

I reviewed the As Seen On TV Salon Express Nail Art Stamping Kit last November (click here for my in-depth review) when it first started showing up in drugstores. Nowadays, you can find it just about everywhere, from Big Lots to Ross to Target, etc. and it often retails for about $6.99 (be careful though, because some of the kits don't come with the double-ended stamper you see above).

I still love my stamping kit, but can you believe I have yet to buy any new plates for it?? I am so darned tired of the designs that came with this kit, so I want to thank reader Annette for giving us the  heads-up on the You Tell Me page about a sale over at BundleMonster.com!

From bundlemonster.com:

Spotted: e.l.f. Fall 2012 Python Collection (Target-Exclusive)

Of all the Target-Exclusive limited edition collections that e.l.f. has released over the years, THIS is my favorite, for sure. This new collection is now popping up at Target locations across the country, so be on the lookout for it. (PS: It seems that animal print--snake skin in particular--is going to be a hot trend this fall in the drugstores).

I won't waste any more of your time with words--let's just get right to the fabulous pics!

 First up, some photos of the display from reader @TellMeDelmy:

image credit: @TellMeDelmy for Nouveau Cheap

e.l.f. Fall 2012 Python Collection (Target-Exclusive)

image credit: @TellMeDelmy for Nouveau Cheap

(Note: reader Eppy confirmed that the python traincases on the bottom row are not made by e.l.f.)

Sneak peek: another shade from the new Sally Hansen Lustre Shine Collection

A couple days ago, I shared with you a photo from Nylon Magazine of one of the shades of in the new Sally Hansen Lustre Shine Nail Color Collection called Plume. Well thanks to reader @jen_jenn_jennn, I've got another shade to show you in this soon-to-hit-drugstores collection:

image credit: @jen_jenn_jennn for Nouveau Cheap

Sally Hansen Lustre Shine Nail Color in Azure

(retail: $7.99, 0.33 oz)

@jen_jenn_jennn spotted this photo in the current edition of People StyleWatch (print edition) and was nice enough to share. Azure doesn't look as duochrome-y as Plume, but it's gorgeous nonetheless!

Thanks so much, @jen_jenn_jennn, for the great scoop and pic!

When any of you spot this collection in stores, please let us know! I hope we can find them soon.

Labor Day 2012 Beauty Sale Round-Up (please add to the list!)

First and foremost, I'd like to apologize to reader Melissa for failing to credit her for the comment on the You Tell Me page yesterday. Melissa took the time to write out ALL of the sales for Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty and I failed to see her comment before I wrote my post about it yesterday. So thanks very much, Melissa, for doing that for us. It is much appreciated! If you'd like a print version of the full Ulta 21 Days of Beauty sales, please check the comments on the You Tell Me page and look for Melissa's comment.

The following is a list of Labor Day Sales for 2012. If you know of anything else going on (in stores or online) please leave a comment on this post and share with us! Thanks so much!

Sales listed in order of expiration date (soonest first):

Rue21 5-day-sale and new eyeshadow palettes

Some of you may be too young to remember the iconic 80s television series, The A-Team. But whenever I receive great, corresponding info from multiple readers and I'm able to bring you that info in a timely manner, I can't help but utter this signature catchphrase:

Reader Annette left a comment on the You Tell Me page yesterday about a great deal at Rue 21. Now through Monday (9/3), you'll get $10 off every $30 you spend in-store with this printable coupon (there are a few exclusions like BOGO and 40% off or more items).

And it just so happens that reader @DawnBaierThiele kindly shared some pics of the new Rue 21 palettes! Check 'em out:

Sign up now to earn DOUBLE Quarterly Extra Bucks at CVS!

Thanks (again!) to reader Annette for this one:

Would you like to DOUBLE your Quarterly Extra Bucks at CVS? Yep, I said DOUBLE! Sign up here to make it happen.

NOTE: IF you're new to the CVS Extra Care program, Quarterly Extra Bucks are determined based on your regular, qualifying purchases each quarter. CVS ordinarily calculates your purchases and gives you 2% in Extra Bucks rewards each quarter, but it will double to 4% if you sign up for this offer. This offer does not double Extra Bucks that you get via the weekly sales, because those obviously print out immediately on your receipt. Everyone in the Extra Care program earns Quarterly Extra Bucks that print out every quarter based on regular, qualifying purchases made throughout the quarter. So this offer is going to double those Extra Bucks. If you would normally be getting $2 in Extra Bucks next quarter, you'll now get $4, and so on. For more info, please visit the CVS website.

The fine print regarding this offer:

*Your quarterly ExtraBucks Rewards will double to 4% on all eligible over-the-counter items purchased from 09/16/12 (or date of sign up after 09/16/12) to 12/15/12. Quarterly ExtraBucks Rewards will be available on your store receipt, ExtraCare Coupon Center or CVS.com 01/01/13-02/14/13. This promotion does not apply to circular ExtraBucks Rewards. Excludes alcohol, gift cards, lottery, money orders, prescriptions, postage stamps, pre-paid cards, tobacco products or items reimbursed by a governmental program. Members who do not spend $12.50 in qualifying over-the-counter items purchases or who do not otherwise reach a minimum of $0.50 in ExtraBucks Rewards by 12/15/12 will not receive rewards and will not have earnings carried over.

Thanks so much for the tip, Annette!

Discontinued Sonia Kashuk products on clearance (with free shipping today only, 8/31)

image source: target.com

Sonia Kashuk Chocoholic

($3.49 with free shipping today only at Target)

Thanks to reader Annette for the heads-up that Target's Daily Deal today only (8/31) is for discontinued Sonia Kashuk cosmetics, tools, bags and brushes. As with all Target Daily Deals, you get FREE SHIPPING on these products with no minimum order, but only today (Friday, 8/31).

Click here for the full list of Sonia Kashuk Daily Deals.

If you want anything, buy it NOW because things are going quickly and some products are already sold out.

Thanks so much, Annette, for the heads-up!

PS: Some of these items may say "free shipping with $50 purchase" or something like that when you first click on them, but the shipping should adjust itself to "free" by the time you put it in your cart (if you buy it today, that is).

Spotted: Sally Hansen Fall 2012 Fashion Week and Target Exclusive Salon Effects Collections

I've got so many new products to show you this week that I'm having a hard time keeping track of them all! So let's start with the Sally Hansen Target sightings, and then tomorrow I'll show you some other Target goodies as well as new goodies that you can find at most drugstores.

First up, remember the Sally Hansen Fall 2012 Fashion Week Collection that I first told you about in this past back in February? Well it has finally landed at Target and reader Pau was nice enough to share some pics with us:

 image credit: Pau for Nouveau Cheap