Floppy Straw Hat best deal

Judging by the amount of floppy sunhats that SHOPBOP is selling at ridiculously overpriced ranges I'm guessing this may be the new trend.  Or their attempt to start a new trend to get people to buy one as practically everyone has a fedora these days and the one on sale at Target is actually superior to a lot of the more expensive ones out there.  I just had to try the fit, I didn't buy it though.

Anyways, I need a really superior sun hat for my trip to sunny Barbados because I don't tan my face ever.  I have fedoras, cowboy hats but they never fully cover my face for easy tanning.  And hence why I was looking into this huge floppy sun hat.  And the best deal I found really surprising is at Target.  If you go to there dollar corner, they have a plain floppy sunhat in natural, white and hot pink for $2.50!!!!!!!!!  If you want to make it nicer you can add your own ribbon or scarf on top.  I haven't bought it yet, because I'm not suppose to really shop but I think I might cave in because it really covers alot more than my other hats.

Housing Works Warehouse / Shop the Bag Sale Goodies Part 3

I was decluttering my picture files and it occurred I never finished this post.  SO in case anyone was wondering if it was worth going to the Housing Works Warehouse Sale aka shop the Bag Sale..the answer is a HELL YEAH!!!! Here's what I mean about being able to get your whole NYC season wardrobe in one trip. I already posted about some Misc accessories, Menshirts so here's the rest for me. I only picked up stuff that fit me perfectly and was to my taste but even looking at it you really could just get your whole wardrobe from this sale if you wanted.

Perfect work skirt for day when you wanted to be fancy.  The Dress Pants fit me perfectly and I need Khaki pants.  The Old Navy Blazer..I only picked up because it fit perfectly.  The BCBG Blazer was a big surprise because the fit was way better looking when I paired with my clothes.  And I really liked the ruffle detail on the Ella Moss top.

I would have been able to definately get more stuff, if I hadn't gotten so many sweaters but I couldn't resist cashmere!!!  The best find was the Rag & Bone Sweater it is like my favorite thing ever! It looks so fabulous with my skinny jeans love love it! I don't even wanna take a guess at how much a Rag & Bone sweater would cost me at retail.

And lastly, I love scarfs so I can't resist getting them! The Uniqlo Cashmere scarf was a great find because I'd just lost my favorite Uniqlo Cashmere Stole.  And the summer scarf and wrap add such a great pop of color to my outfits.  I usually have a real hard time paying for non-classic pieces so this SALE is the best ever.  Gosh it makes me so nostalgic.. when I move I'll never get to go to one again.  Granted I don't need more things but all these name brand items for $8.50 because of the Groupon!!!!!!! Even at regular price of $25 a bag it's a great deal alone the ONE UNIQLO scarf more than covered the whole cost.


I would totally go if I weren't decluttering and moving!! So if you are a real frugal fashionista get your butt to LIC for the sale.  Remember you can take your friends and just buy ONE bag.  There's one every weak in March heres the LINK !!

Spanx Discounted at Marshalls!!!!!

Not to freak out but I was just browsing Marshalls; I normally don't shop there because prices are still high and the Sky Mall Store Selection are very limited.  But they do have really cheap high quality designer one piece swimsuits.  And I've been really too tired to go to the gym to prepare for swimsuit season.  So they have really great Nike Swimsuits for like $20 !!! And my store even had this super cute Marc Jacobs one piece no price tag but it was size Large.  Inventory changes a lot so if you ever want high quality swimsuit.

But the best thing ever!!!! I mean ever, because everyone raves about SPANX but its so freaking expensive like $48 for the panties alone.  I found SPANX at Marshalls, they had a lot of the Haute Contour line at my store at the Sky Mall in Flushing.  The Cami's were $29.99 and the thongs were $19.99.  You may think this is crazy high but regular price is ridiculously high.  The thongs are still on sale on their website and its $88!!!!!!!  The Cami's are no longer on the website but the retail price $128!!

So I got them because they are so necessary my muffin top is out of control!! If it gets worse after my move, I'd have to buy pants because pencil skirts my main strategy for packing light would look awful on me.  Plus I never find these on sale, ever! If you know otherwise let me know because I really want their body suit.

  And I got them for $9.99 for some reason probably because someone returned it mine only was $9.99 instead of $29.99.  They also had some of the regular line but not in my size for like $19.99 and $15.  I'm telling you they work, I tried them on and studied the difference before buying my cami.  

Peach Pants Spotted at Pretty Girl for $3.99

I don't know why I couldn't resist going into Pretty Girl one of my favorite hidden gem clothing stores in NYC but it was so hard not to pick up these pants.  And a couple of other things I saw. The most tempting was these Peach colored light denim fabric straight leg pants.  The could easily be modified to skinny leg pants.  They were really cute and only $3.99!!!!!!!!  And 3 for $10 if you got 2 more pieces they had for that deal like I saw a couple of empire waist tunics that would have worked.  And they had this awesome black floral mini skirt dress in one of my favorite cuts from H&M for $5.99 as well.  And they had basic leggings for $1.99 as well. I really wanted one in mixed grey/white and cream.  But I'm on a fashion diet and I just can't pack it in my move.  So I'm doing the next best thing which is blogging about it hoping someone else gets to enjoy those amazing pants. Perfect for the Boticelli spring/summer look we seem to be having lately... Man I want those pants!

So so chic!!!!!

Pretty Girl

136-21 Roosevelt Ave
Flushing, New York 11354 

Re-working your existing wardrobe

Check out this Super Cool youtube video !!!! It shows you how to create dresses (no sewing) out of a plain Xtra Large T -shirt.  I like the one on top best, some of the styles are not that great but this one and the one with the belt are super cool.  What cute way to represent at your school games!

Video Link

I'm going to look for some in my closet, preferably with out a logo.  

New JCrew Winter Looks released

Totally drool worthy, I really am getting inspired by color and patterns.  With the exception of the Harem Pants and shorter skirt in red coat ( hopefully the tights forgive the hemline) everything is work wearable.

Pac Sun Sale!!!!

Gosh I love love Pac Sun reminds me of Calli days.  Today they have a pretty decent sale and the best part is free shipping.  If you don't like their clothes, I'd scroll on to accessories section.  I got a cute Fedora for $5 ! And I picked up some necklaces for $2.39!!!!!!!

And to top of the sale prices and free shipping....You can use this code to get an additional 10% off  
 TENOFF1104

Free Stylist for the Frugal Fashionista

The dirty secret is that even our most famed, "I'm so effortlessly gorgeous, and low maintenance" celebs have a stylist. The Olson twins, Julianne Moore, Jennifer Connelly, Kate Beckinsale, Blake Lively, Jennifer Garner, Keira Knightley to name a few. Which makes sense finding and creating outfits can take time for some.  So why not pay someone with the expertise to find the best fits for your body and styles that will make others covet what you have.  And if were we all millionaires throwing down $4-6k a day for that service alone may not be ridiculous!!!!!


Finding the deal on pieces and translating it into an outfit can be fun for some but a huge hassle for others.  But its really important to do so otherwise your clothes will sit in the back of your closet till suddenly you can't wear it anymore because it maybe outdated.


So thats a Frugal NYC girl to do?? 


Fashion Blogs and Clothing Sites


It's like getting a free stylist, many sites now have stepped on the bandwagon of lookbooks and pieced together outfits.  In order to be productive in the outfits you produce.. you have to narrow things down.


If you just need help with casual wear, easiest thing to do is find a Celeb with your body type and look at what cuts they wear that are flattering.  Odds are they already have a stylist.  Then you pull out similar stuff from your closet or shop with those cuts in mind.  

Favorite sites for celeb styles:


Coolspotters.com : This site lets you search by brand or celebrity and even tells you what specifically their wearing.
People.com : You can just look at the celeb pics or visit their Style Section.  I love their "I really love my.." series.
JustJared.com : This is totally celeb site that constantly updates with pics.. you can even search by celeb

I personally think styling for work is the most difficult.  Mostly because I actually have a strict work dress code and in NYC you do a lot of walking in cold weather so you have to be practical as well.  (Sorry to break the illusion of Sex in The City Glamour but most regular working girls do not trek around in heels all day with no coats.)  Usually your outfit will have to work with flats or sneakers for walking and then heels if you want in the office.


You can look at celebrities for some work clothes inspiration but most outfits are couple inches short on hemlines and have way too low necklines and need high heels.  


JCREW: They are the site to go to for ideas on blending some color into your work wear.  Their stylists are so great a mixing color and they specifically have a Wear To Work Shop.  And their casual looks can be switched up to make work outfits too! Con: Models are too thin so some outfits are tailored more to slim boy body type


Banana Republic:  They also have a Outfits We Love Section which includes work attire.  I don't really love their stylist but work attire is work attire.  And the good thing about this site is not everyone is wearing heals and the models have a lil more meat on them. So their styling is more realistic for an everyday girl.


Net-A-Porter.com: This is the site that carries the most High-end fashion pieces.  It used to have amazing creative stylists but that changed as they tweaked the site to match their demographic better (think richer and older).  The stylists now play it very safe and because of that their pieced together looks are perfect for work and for more realistic body types.


Shopbop.com: They have amazing creative, stylists for all occasions! You can shop by designers, view lookbooks, shop by style and they have tons of stuff so lots of looks are displayed.


**If you see something you love, save it to your computer because when seasons change you will not be able to find the look again.


Fashion Magazines for INSPIRATION


Sure you can get ideas from fashion magazines, this is wheres some of the major innovators in the industry put their magic into photos.


I stopped doing it because a) they cost money!
                                         b) they take up physical space and its more to sort on Trash day
                                         c) these days 70% of the content is advertisements 


But...mostly because in reality copying High Fashion is not going to work for your day to day life and budget.  What Giselle and all those other super thin models put on is not necessarily going to work for 90% of the rest of the female population.

Rainbow Clothing Store: Cheap Finds

I love Statement necklaces, they are a super cool way to change up your outfits.  But one drag is that their really expensive.  It's the hardest thing to find deals on usually, I just end up buying them at Forever21 around $10+ ... which is really cheap compared to what you'd find at JCrew or Banana Republic.   So I was super psyched to find the above at Rainbow on Jamaica Ave.  It was on clearance too at 50% off!!!! Whoopee so it was under $5 at $ 3.99!!!!!!! I think because the general demographic has different tastes, is one of the reasons why I was able to get this on clearance hence why its really good to shop around and explore the different neighborhoods in NYC.

This piece isn't a statement necklace so I'd probably maybe able to find something similar in the $7 range at Forever21.  Although I have I looked for a long thin (not gaudy chain) with a bronze vintage finish without much success.  So it was awesome to find this at Rainbow of all places for regular price of $2.99!!!!  This is a   great piece for more Boho casual outfits super excited about finding it.


Rainbow Shops

16525 Jamaica Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
718-206-1221

How to Quickly Change up your Little Black Dress for Work

Over the years I've collected a lot of LBD's.  They fluctuate in hemlines, sizes and cuts.  I personally like the sheath dress cut the best, so I save that one for good occasions.  Overall, they are essential because they are always work appropriate, date appropriate, and SLIMMING!!!!!!!  Basically they are classic and you can wear them over and over.  My favorite one I've have for close to a decade and I still can wear it. So if you find a great one, its truly a great investment because your cost per wear will surprisingly in most cases justify the purchase.

Here's the one I wear most to work its Banana Republic but I got it new at a more upscale version of Pretty girl for $15.  A bargain compared to Banana Republics ridiculously high prices for dresses. Hence why the tag is cut.  It's got a A-Line cut, so this is great for creating the illusion of curves if you have a boy type slim body.  Plus, since I usually wear this when I'm too lazy to think about what to wear and NOT going to wear heels, the curvy effect distracts from my shortness in flats.  And let's not forget the hemline is just about an inch above the knee, which is work appropriate.  

Because you want to wear your clothes more than once without looking like your wearing the same outfit all the time, you can really create almost a new dress with accessories.  With the LBD you have so many options, the quickest is accessories.  And it'll look like a whole other dress.

Accessories Used

Club Monaco Leather Belt got on clearance for $10 last year Originally $59

Statement Necklace from Rainbow got recently for $5 

Version 1 : Use Statement necklace 

( I didn't use long necklace because this dress has has a trapezoid cut for a neckline)

Version 2: Use belt

(I invested in something over $5 in the case of this Club Monaco belt because it was real leather and because skinny belts are more flattering)

Shoes

If you want Vixen up your look for a date or event, then sexy high heels will make the difference.  

To add power for Work Meeting, you can slip on pumps with heels.

Danice for cheap clothing basics

The secret to looking Fabulous in NYC without having your entire networth in your closet is avoiding retail stores as much as possible!  I've already posted on my two favorite sales in NYC for the cheapest finds an average of about $1 a piece and thats really an overestimate: NYC Housing Works Warehouse Sale and St. Johns Church sale.  But for those of you that hesitate over used clothing there's still some amazing deals to be found at some of my favorite stores for new clothes with tags.

A couple times a year I will make a trip to Jamaica Ave, in Queens (the last stop on E train) to do my non-second hand clothing buys.  Mostly, I pick up basics and cheap cheap shoes from what was formerly the $5 shoe store now about $7.

I rarely leave disappointed and typically almost never spend over $5 a piece.  My favorite Stores are Pretty Girl which are in a couple of neighborhoods in Queens (the one in Jamaica has whole basement of clearance) and Danice.  These stores do carry cheap clothes some are tacky and typical cheap clothes.  But the best finds is the cast offs from stores like Target, Forever 21, Derek Heart, Old Navy, Gap, and some middle range Macy Brands like Energie, etc.. its really random and its typically way lower regular price than you'd find waiting for clearance at these stores.

For those of you are are retail addicts,and skeptical..... the clothes are on the same level as teen Macy's, Old Navy, and Forever 21.  Sure the neighborhood isn't as posh and the stores don't look as nice but if you want to find a bargain I'd definately make the trip.  Plus because of the demographic of shoppers don't have my sense of style and lots of size Smalls and Mediums are left.. it's really a great opportunity to find deals.  I've also picked up some amazing Work Attire deals in the past prior to the recession when stores were getting more Retail Castoffs from over production.

Here's what I got today:

I wish my camera could do this Cap Sleeve Shirt justice.  It looks like a regular black t-shirt, but its actually woven like a light sweater and fitted to curves.  I only bought it because the details make it much more higher quality and similar too the expensive T-shirts that Cali designers put out in luxury lines.  Cost: $1.99!!!!!!!!!!

I can't resist the trapeze tanks, I love them because their so versatile and great for hiding muffin tops. I justified this buy because its an oatmeal color, higher quality fabric and stitching detail.  If you find similar style in Forever 21 it probably would cost between $7-14.. the higher quality I'd say would make it on the higher price range.  I don't think they carry this level of quality.  Cost: $1.99!!!!!

This is just a plain black T-shirt Cardigan extra long for legging and skinny jeans.  The pockets have a cool ruffle detail.  Roxy has one similar for around $40 in slighly better fabric.  But mines only Cost: $2.99!!!  

And lastly a sky blue long Hippy Skirt!  I collect these so I couldn't resist buying it at $2.99!!!!! 

Total Spent: $9.96 

If there were no sales on I would walk away.... fortunately, Danice is awesome for their seasonal clearance.  I didn't touch any of the Regular Price stuff like Derek Heart Cable Knit Cardy for $11 or midsleeve knee lenghy wrap like dresses for $10 or the Long Sleeve T-shirt Dresses for $15.  I'll wait for these to go on sale.

Danice
16327 Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11432

H&M coupon rare

Hurry, if you sign up for their news letter they will give you a 20% off one item coupon! I don't normally shop retail but I do have a gift card to burn, but for those of you New Yorker's who do it'd be great opportunity to pick up something you've been eyeing.

Sign Up

You got your sweater for a $1 a huh

At my last work place, this would pretty much be the flow of the conversation.  Coworker: "Hey, Frugalnycgirl nice expensive looking sweater you got there..."  Me: "thanks it was a dollar".  No one honestly would believe me that my sweaters were a dollar if not less!  It pretty much became a inner circle joke, they'd spot me in expensive sweater and I'd say it was a dollar. They'd give me that skeptical joke and laugh.  But it really was true!

I really have 1-3 amazing real Flea Market sales I'd go to every year and score pretty big.  The first two would be the St Johns Church Sale I just posted this morning.  Usually I'd walk about with huge bags I'd barely be able to carry home but this year I restrained myself.  This sale is personally my hidden gem of NYC, a real real actual Flea Market sale where stuff can be less than a dollar.  This year the belts were 5 for $1!!!!!! Their are people who literally take boxes of stuff home.  And I just found out this lady stuffed a whole box for $10.  You can definately try and haggle here.  And as the day near ends, they practically give stuff away.

I got all the above for $9 !!!!!

Sorry my camera quality really can't show you the quality of the clothes here.

*Brown Rabbit Hair Scarf  * Electric Blue Circle Scarf with Tags * Wool Victoria Secret Slacks * Ann Taylor Dress Shirt * Silk T-Shirt * Wool United Benetton Gray Sweater * United Benneton Mustard Yellow Sweater (very hot color) * Bright Blue Wool Banana Republic Sweater * Coral Cable Knit Sweater * Cashmere Mix White J Crew Cable Knit Sweater *Rabbit Mix Abercombie Sweater* Scarf Cardigan in Gray

Pretty much if you were new to NYC, the above is one weeks worth of Work Wear in Tops at least

* Purely for myself I got the cool vintage sweater that will go perfect with my black tights or skinny jeans and new boots

Club Monaco Super Sale!!!!!!!!!

I would not be posting if this wasn't big.  So far I've been able to accompany my friends on shopping trips and  resist buying anything.  But today I caved and I will justify my purchase in a later post but basically I bought an gorgeous luxury top for that was orginally $69 , then marked to $49 then marked to $19 and because CLUB MONACO was having an additional 50% off their lowest sale ticket price I got it for $9.50!!!!!!  I have only seen this sale before at the Queens Center Mall Club Monaco so hurry!!!! They had so many cute luxury tops in the $10-15 range, jeans, sweaters, dresses, etc.  For Men they had a great selection of their awesome fitted dress shirts and casual flannel shirts.  I glimpsed at the flannel and it would be around $9.50 for super well fitted shirt. 

Anyways for your NY'ers, I discovered another great deal at Pretty Girl in Main Street, Flushing.  Apparently, they are stocking some Forever 21 cast offs in store.  Whoppee!!!! That hasn't happened in a long time.  I got a tribal skirt for $2!!!!!!!!!!!!  And I've been coveting 3 of the 4 skinny jeans they have in store still with Forever 21 tags of $22.  The cost at Pretty Girl $10!!!!!!!!!  They have Black Skinny Jeans, Navy and Light Army Green!!!!!  My friend got the Black Skinny Jeans and Light Army Green and she freakin loves them !

Fashion Night Out for Poor People

Hurry, if your one of the common folk not spending this labor day in the Hamptons head over to Buffalo Exchange for your fall wardrobe update.

I love love Buffalo Exchange for higher end clothes.  The Brooklyn store is the best, staff is super friendly and they have way better designer stuff than the Manhattan Store.  I went a couple weeks ago when I took my lil cousin (who would never shop second hand) and she loved it.  She got tons of goodies up to her standard like brand new American Apparrel Gym bag from this season for $8, silk dress, perfectly fitted H&M blazer for $10 ( we literally tried on a ton for $50 plus at retails stores and none of them compared to the one she got at Buffalo), and FCUK sweater.  I personally had my eye on these amazing Joe Jeans for $25 but I didn't give into the urge but for those of you not on super strict budget with an addiction for designer jeans this is definately the place to go.


If you go this weekend they are having an awesome promo where if you donate school supplies (perfect way for to me donate some of my recent Rite Aid acquisitions of free hand sanitizer and the spiral notebooks I bought for a filler) you get $5 off your next purchase of $20 and above.

Details below:

$5 OFF COUPON WHEN YOU DONATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Buffalo Exchange, Brooklyn
Aug 22, 2011 to Sep 4, 2011

Get a $5 off coupon on your next $20 purchase when you donate to the Brooklyn Buffalo Exchange's school supply drive. We are accepting pencils, tissue, hand sanitizer, crayons, new back packs and paper notebooks. All items will be donated to a local Brooklyn Elementary school. Limit one coupon per customer.

BUFFALO EXCHANGE

Williamsburg
504 Driggs Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 384-6901


Location: at N. 9th St, Bedford stop on the L train

Store Hours:
Monday–Saturday 11 am–8 pm
Sunday 12 pm–7 pm

Pearls just make you look Fancier

I've always believed that next to DIAMONDS, Pearls are an everyday girls best friend. A simple pearl stud earring can just change your whole look. My plain raggedy jeans and sweater gets automatically converted to suddenly JackieO look of just effortlessly classy.


So even though, I'm putting myself on a tight budget this deal I saw today on from hip2save was just to good to not share.  

Okay so go to Prized Pearls via my link and you'll see a box asking you to take a survey.

 It will take you max.. a minute and then their give you an online code for $20 off!!   Which would have been a super deal to get a pair of stud earrings they have for $29.55 on their site if the free shipping code prizedpearls was working still.  I'm going to keep this code since it doesn't expire and save for a future deal when I find a free shipping code.


But now there's an even better code no survey required; promo code holly gives you 70% off. 


And there's currently a deal till August 31 on a Pearl necklace for $53.99 that was regularly priced at $215.99! 
 36″ Hand Knot White Pearl necklace


The code holly will bring your total to ONLY $16.22 + $5.97 shipping, so ONLY $22.17 shipped! 


While I was fiddling around with the codes, this is what I discovered:

EKK, I could get the necklace and pearl studs for a total of $31.37!! 


I'M REALLY TEMPTED TO BUY as you all can probably tell.  Pearls are classic gifts for weddings, graduations, holidays, every event imaginable and this is such a super deal for real Fresh Water Pearls.  Compared to the fake pearls you can get a Claires Assesories, I think the real deal here only cost 3 times as much.  And these you can pass down to your kids.

Attention Coffee Addicts

If this describes you read on!

What I’m Currently Reading: Living the Savvy Life : The Savvy Woman’s Guide to SMART Spending and Rich Living by Melissa Tosetti and Kevin Gibbons

Thoughts: So far I’m really resonating with this book.  I’ll write a full review later but this piece of info was just too good to hold off on.

So in the Beauty section of the book Melissa talks about an encounter with an Aesthetician who asked about her dark under eye circles.  It turns out instead of being from aging as she had thought, it was because of her coffee addiction. Like me, the VERY first thing she drank in the morning was coffee!  Apparently, it was making her kidneys work too hard leading to the dark circles.  The suggestion the Aesthetician gave was to start the day with water, then drink coffee.  I’m going to try this soon but for me it’ll be major adjustment because I hate drinking plain water.  She saw results in a couple of days so hmmm definitely seems worth a try.

I love the Today show

2 Chix: The Convertible Dress
Retail price: $145
Discount price: $29
Percent discount: 80% off!
Promo code: TODAYCHIX
(To purchase the dresses, click one of the two links above. On the landing page, enter the promo code. Select the desired style, color and size. Then click "Add to cart." Complete the checkout process.)

2 Chix is offering great dresses that can be worn dozens of ways — from the pool to a nightclub! The company is offering it in two styles — regular length or mini — and in three colors: teal, coral and black. The dresses will arrive in September, and the estimated shipping cost is $8.95. For more information and to buy the $145 dresses for $29, click here.

I luv the one shoulder style !!!!! Ekk FYI these deals run out fast and its 1 day only!

Payless In Store Coupon

Payless Shoe Source
Click here to print a coupon to take 15% off your purchase.  Plus it’s BOGO time!  You can get any item at half price if you purchase another of equal or lesser value.    Redeem through August 31st.

Thank you Krazy Coupon Ladies!

Target Frugal

Hurry and Print these coupons! Go to this link if you don't know how to navigate their site: Target Coupons

You can print 2 per computer.

Just in time for back to school is usually the best time to get staples at Target like underwear and socks.  Essentials you need in 100% cotton.

Starting this Sunday July 31 their going to have a pretty great Hanes deal for you to stock up.

Buy 4 Hanes Bonus Packs, Receive $5 Target Gift Card

Hanes Boys Crew T-Shirts, 5+1 pack or Girls’ Panties, 9+1 pack $5.50

Hanes Women’s Panties, 6+2 pack $7.00

Hanes Women’s Socks, 8+2 pack $8.00

Hanes Boys or Girls Socks, 6+1 pack $4.00

Hanes Men’s Socks, 6+1 pack $6.00

Hanes Men’s Boxers, 3+1 pack $8.99

Hanes Men’s Tanks, 5+1 pack $10.00

Hanes Boys or Girls Socks, 6+1 pack $4.00

Best Scenarios

Buy 4 Girls’ Panties, 9+1 pack $5.50

Use 4 of the $1 off Target Coupons on Hanes
Pay $18.00, Get $5.00 Target Gift Card
Final Price $3.25 a pack WYB 4  (that’s $.33 a panty)

Buy 4 Hanes Boys or Girls Socks, 6+1 pack $4.00
Use 4 of the $1 off Target Coupons on Hanes
Pay $12.00, Get $5.00 Target Gift Card
Final Price: $1.75 a pack WYB 4 ( that’s .25 a pair)

$3 off select Denim Coupon, check your clearance isles.  The Flushing Target had some cute $7 skinny jeans.  With coupon it would make it $4.

One of the reasons, I posted this deal is because unless you've been living under a rock this debt ceiling news has really made me stop and think. We've all seen our salaries shrink and the cost of everyday staples rise.  I'm scared to think of hyperinflation which would allow each current USD you have buy even less.  Since I can't do the typical Rich People strategies to an effective scale, I am turning back to STOCKPILING.  While most foods and even health products are some what perishable and take up a lot of space.  Underwear and Socks, are small to store and absolute necessities you really can't live without.  So if I ever have to face a reality where underwear suddenly becomes $20 a pack, I'll just turn to my existing stock pile to replenish.

Bonus Tip:  I'm short and around size 4-6 so I can actually get away with gettting the size 14 in Girls underwear.  Its a lot cheaper than buying the size small in Womens.

**Update, some of the kids socks and underwear have additional $.50 manufacture peelies which you can use on top of your target coupons  !!  also I bought the boys size large socks and they even fit my moms size 7.5 feet