Target Halloween clearance is now 70-90% off!!!

I had a feeling it would hit 90% off this morning and my intuition proved correct! All Halloween clearance is now 70% off food and 90% off everything else. I'm going to check again tomorrow to see if the candy and snacks hit 90% off too.

The trick is to look all around the store, mixed in with regular items. Don't get me wrong, your first stop should be the Halloween isle, but then start looking around for hidden finds :)

I'm trying not to overbuy as I have in the past and as much as it hurts, I do leave some things behind LOL.

Here are my 70% off candy/snacks finds:

The big bags and Z-bars were just $2-3!  Everything else was less than $1.

And here's the rest of my 90% off stash :)

I always look for household stuff on the cheap. The employees tend to grab up most of the paper goods in my stores. I found these on the regular shelves - mixed in. Also be sure to check out the returns carts hanging out in the isles with stuff that has to go back to the correct departments. Lots of goodies hiding in them too!

I had a feeling my DD would love Monster High costume but even at $2 I'm beginning to think it looks a little teenage hooker for my taste. The glow packets were all $.30 each and are great for kids goodie bags.

I've picked up cake pop materials at previous 90% off sales so for $.99 I figured a stand would be a good investment :)

My son is a big Lego Movie fan so I figured he'd get a kick out of the Emmet shirt. My yongest loves the ponies so I got her this XL T-shirt for $.99 - I cut the sleeves down so she could wear it as a nightdress - she's currently wearing the cut-off arms as legwarmers LOL.

Some girly odds and ends - all for pennies :)

How cute are these dresses for $1.29 each?

This is what I mean by hidden clearance. In the beauty department I found a whole display that rang up 90% off! I pretty much cleared it out LOL. $.19 nail polish and $.79 beauty kits? Yes, please!

 

If you haven't already hit your local Targets today I suggest you do so NOW! Happy hunting :)
-Shoppinggal

Altuzarra for Target 50-70% off finds & extras!

Because I'm not the typical fashion blogger I'm reviewing the Altuzarra for Target collection now, weeks after everyone else. I do this because I wait for markdowns before I really look at a collection so I don't get too attached to something I'm not going to pay full price for.

When I was hunting down the horse bedding for my daughter last week at Target I noticed that some of the Altuzarra pieces hit 70% off. (I had already purchased a few pieces 50% off.) I noticed the pricing was all over the place and at every location different items were different percentages off. I have my eye on a few more pieces but I'm waiting to find them at 70% off at this point.

My 50% off pieces and thoughts:

This green and black trench was the only piece from the lookbook that I REALLY liked. I was lucky to find a rack full of them at 50% off ($45) but they didn't have any smalls (and the medium was too big) so I'm squeezing into the x-small. It closes and It's comfortable but I can really only do sleeveless (or fitted short sleeves) under it. I would love to try on a small to compare the fit. When I wore it last week a guy complemented me on it on the subway and he wasn't even hitting on me. Yes sir, it is a "cool jacket." :)

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I love animal prints. This is the blouse you wear when you want to look like a lady. It's a little sheer but not as bad as the other sheer tops because of the print. I took the small and the fit is perfect. I wore it last weekend with my brown faux fur Neiman Marcus vest (I got it almost 20 years ago) with a tan Lola fedora (sample sale), vintage black leather skirt (recent thrift find) and my black 'bad girls' from Tamara Mellon (sample sale). That's the problem with Saturdays - I dress up but never take pics LOL.

ETA- I was able to find one for 70% off so I returned the 50% off one :)

I think this was around $17 at 50% off

This black ponte flouce skirt is a cute basic skirt and for $17 I can always use another one of those.

These are the 70% off pieces I'm keeping:

This black dress ($16.48) is OK but like a few of my 70% off pieces, I suspect I'm keeping it because of the price. I wanted to love the red dress in the same cut but the black was more flattering on me. The sequins on the arms cheapen it IMO but with a wide black belt I think I can make it work. I took the size 6 but honestly I didn't try it on in a 4.

ETA - I found a 4 and returned the 6. I'm still not sold on this dress though...

And you know me and black dresses...this one was only $11ish and I took the 6 because all I found was the 2 and the 6. The lace looks funny - it's almost too delicate for such a heavy fabric. No matter - it's cute and cheap :)

For some reason I really wanted to like this one but as you can see even the model looks unflattering in it. I'm keeping the medium b/c the small was too snug on my bum. It was $11.98 so why not?

Another animal print :) This dress reminds me of either Roberto Cavalli or a cheap knockoff at Forever 21. I can fit the 4 but it pulls at the bust so I'm keeping the 6. It was only $13.48.

And here are my extras for sale :) ETA - ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE RETURNED OR MOVED TO EBAY

I'm selling everything for way less than eBay pricing. It's all NWT unless noted. US shipping only and all sales final. Prices are cheaper for local pickup. If you're buying more than one item I can reduce your total by combining shipping. You can also combine shipping with the items I have for sale on my Instagram selling account, shoppinggalscloset. Feel free to ask any questions as needed. Contact me here or on my Facebook page :)

"The" peplum blazer in size medium (I would need the small). Sold out online. Asking just $40 US shipped.

I really wanted to love this dress but the fit is not the best for anyone who has curves. The slit is indecent on me and I would need to have it sewn down. I still may buy a larger size and have it tailored. Selling this size 4 for $31 US shipped.

Shown styled with belt - not included.

Sheer black sleeveless blouse with bow. Very sheer (needs to be layered with a cami) but cute. I have the XS and S - $18 US shipped each.

The faux leather belt in brown - I have both the S/M and the L/XL. Sold out. Asking $30 US shipped each.

Another one I wanted to like but the pleats in front show off my belly (and not in a good way). Selling a size 6 (NWT) and 8 (NWOT) - $30 US shipped each.

Pretty color but sheer and too bohemian for me. I have the small and X-small - $26 US shipped each.

I think I like the idea of this dress (I kept grabbing it in every store LOL) but it didn't work on me. $33 US shipped each - I have this in size 4 (x3) and 6 (x2).

Pretty satin blouse but not my style. $21 US shipped each. I have size small (x2) and an XS.

 

I almost took this to the tailor to take in but I decided I wouldn't die without it. $30 US shipped.

Shown belted - belt not included.

Size small sleeveless shirtdress, $23 US shipped.

I have the size 4 (NWOT) and the 8 NWT. $29 US shipped each.

Size 2 (x2) black ponte dress - $26 US shipped each. Holding one for my nieces. T&M LMK if you want one...don't worry you guys pay cost :)

I'm not sure why I got this - I'm really not a scarf person. $18 US shipped.

Size 6 black dress - $33 US shipped.

What did you guys think of the collection? What were your must-haves? LMK if you are still ISO any pieces and I can keep my eyes open :)

Happy shopping!
Shoppinggal

Weekly roundup...hair modeling, Target and thrift hauls, penny finds & Louboutins :)

Today's my wedding anniversary. I got married 12 years ago today - it seems forever ago. I didn't get the photographer I really wanted (don't ask) so most of the pictures were pretty boring and posed.  The guy I was forced to use still owes us our digital pics and prints...not to mention the re-edit of the video because all he pretty much shot was the food LOL.
 
I love when a photographer captures a moment. This was one of my favorite pics from my album.

I tried to use my scanner this morning and of course it's not working so I took a pic of a pic.

When I woke up this morning I totally forgot it was my anniversary. I knew it this week but I didn't really think about it. Last week I picked up an orange camo Nike overnight bag (on clearance, of course) at the Rack because he keeps borrowing my pink bag whenever we go away. Not exciting as my previous gifts but I guess I'm still a little pissed that he didn't get me anything for my 40th birthday. It was that or new socks which I'll just get him for Chanukah. Truthfully, my husband is pretty bad with gifts so I wasn't holding my breath. It's ok, I'm really good at buying my own :)  I know to keep things simple so I mentioned a Fitbit to him a few times, but of course he didn't hear that. When he wished me a happy anniversary he told me he ordered me a gift on Amazon. After seeing the Louboutin clutch my friend got for her anniversary last week...I'm not going to show you what I'm getting.

Sorry, I'm always a little cranky on birthdays and anniversaries for some reason. Plus yesterday before I went to my hair modeling appointment I popped into the Rack and missed the Jimmy Choo clutch I'd been eyeing for a while - it went to a penny and they pulled it before I got there. I also I heard I missed out on an $80 Marc Jacobs collection bag. Ugh.

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I've been a hair model at various salons and programs around the City for 15+ years now. It all started when I got scouted at H&M in midtown when I was shopping - a stylist pulled me aside and asked me to be his hair model. Once I discovered the possibilities I realized I would never again be able to pay full price for doing my hair, and I started researching where to go. Some programs even pay you cash or in product! These days I check out Craigslist or salonapprentice.com and look for openings when I need a cut or color. Most salons charge a small fee but I noticed the Whittemore House Salon was looking for models for free highlights so I figured it would be worth a shot :)

My appointment was at 1 PM yesterday and I was running a little late (I always get lost south of 14th street LOL) so I took a taxi when I was 5 minutes away. Luckily they were running late too so it didn't matter. I didn't go in until after 2 and they didn't start on me until 3.

Here is my before selfie:

 And 2.5 hours later this is my after:

When they were drying my hair I noticed it was darker than it should have been. A supervisor who saw my expression told me that it was because it was wet. Being a natural blonde my whole life I know what my hair should look like wet, thank you very much. It's less lemon-y than I like. It looks a little flat and beigey for my taste. I should had realized something was wrong when another stylist came over with her brush and borrowed some of the color they mixed up for me...on her brunette client. I'm thinking they didn't use bleach highlights. When I got home the first thing out of my husband's mouth was "wow, that's the darkest I've ever seen you." Plus my niece who saw me yesterday asked me about the dark spots. Oy. On a more pleasant note, the assistant gave me an amazing blowout so I left feeling ok but me thinks I'll be needing color in another month to brighten things up.

Here you can see the dark spots at the top of my head (mostly in the front) - it looks like there are chunks missing color. You don't even want to see the big dark spot in the back...

I do have to admit that in bright light it looks ok. And I was happy to finally pull out my favorite BCBG trench that I scored at Century21 for 75% off. I paired it with my thrifted Barneys NY boots ($15), a thrifted LBD ($8) and my trusty refub Balenciaga Velo from the Rack. It's still hands down my best Rack find this year.

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My favorite Rack got more refurb shoes in this weekend so I popped in Saturday night and lookie what I found :)

Christian Louboutin Bianca, retail $875

Bianca Christian Louboutins for $229.97! They are size 41s and I usually take a 40 or 40.5 in a Loub but for this price I'll buy a shoe pad and stuff them till they fit :) These are the most comfortable Louboutins I own.

Last week was a pretty good Rack week. Lots of penny finds...

I have a few receipts like this from last week LOL.

One of my penny shoe piles :)

Mens also had markdowns last week - I found a Timberland belt for my brother for $.99 and a Ben Sherman suit for my nephew for $50.

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I also did a quick thrift trip last week - here's the best of my haul:

American Girl Bitty Baby, $2.99. I've since cleaned her up and I'll have to take an after pic for you. DD who is obsessed with Bitties loves her to death - she has at least a dozen of them LOL.

Vintage leather clutch was half-off and only $2. I'm a sucker for a blue bag.

This Arcadia red patent leather bag was just $5. I found a similar bag in TJ Maxx for $100.

Miss Sixty 3/4 sleeve denim blazer 75% off for $2.50 :)

Got this 2-pc vintage DVF silk wrap set for just $7.95!

Reiss sheath dress, 50% off for $7.50. Kate Middleton wears a lot of Reiss and they typically retail for $250-300.

Croci dress 75% off, for $5. Still has the Daffy's tag on it. I miss Daffys :(

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It's also been a pretty good Target week. My youngest has been begging me for the 'pretty horses' bedding for almost two years and it FINALLY got marked down to 70% off! I also picked up a bunch for my nieces :)

This set was for my niece Betty - I got her sister a purple set last year and I promised her a pink set :)

Set $20.98, sheets $5.38, & lamp $8.98.

 More cheap bedding; the sheet was $4.19 and the twin set was $8.98.

I actually needed some room sprays and was happy to find these 2-packs for $1.26 each :)

 Not exactly sure what this is but for if for $3.88 I can get rid of my flabby arms...

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Fans also went to 70% off - scored this Vornado for just $13.48!

Can always use cheap 70% off bulbs...

Recently on my Facebook page someone asked me where to find knee length pencil skirts. I noticed a ton of modest pieces on display all $30 or less!

#modestfashion

When I was Target hunting I picked up a ton of the Altuzarra collection for 50-70%. I'll be selling extras on my Shoppinggalscloset Instagram page this week - stay tuned! 

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Speaking of modest fashion, last Thursday I headed to the East Side to participate in modest fashion & lifestyle blogger Fabologie's 'Carbs & Cocktails' challah bake in hopes of meeting a few Jewish modest fashion bloggers I follow. While I don't necessarily identify myself as modest (I'm more modest-ish at best LOL) I grew up in those circles and I love to see what these girls do with fashion and still stay true to their beliefs.

The lighting was pretty bad in there so this was the best I could do. I'm really only sharing it to show you my Altuzarra for Target trenchcoat that I scored for 50% off :) Despite the rain, everyone else was wearing crazy, fun shoes but I decided to be sensible and wear my thrifted Aquatalia waterproof kitten heeled boots.

Each woman participating received a tin with dough to braid their own challah to bake at home. Lots of treats and vino too :)

I was going to do a flip-o-gram demonstrating my niece making a six braid challah but halfway through I got distracted LOL.

On the way home my niece snapped a few pics of me on the streets. Here are some of my faves by the subway. I really need a better camera...

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I'm very happy to share that LeHoarder finally broke 1,000 followers on Instagram :) I also decided to take a break selling on Ebay and give Insta-selling a go. Check out my stuff on my shoppinggalscloset page - I'll be starting to list tonight!

Happy shopping!
Shoppinggal