It's not too late...

...to take part in the greatness that is Cyber Monday!!

B had the madness that is Black Friday and now L has her calmer, people-free Cyber Monday!

No lines. No waiting. No heat cranked up to 100. And, best of all: no annoying Sales Associates. (Don't you hate when you know more about the product you're interested in than they do. Ugh.)

To make the most of your Cyber Monday, enjoy these coupon codes below!

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ALDO
Discount: Receive free shipping on all orders plus save up to 50% off on sale merchandise.

Ann Taylor
Discount: Take 40% off YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE, plus receive free shipping on all orders $100+ with code "MONDAY".

Ann Taylor Loft (LOFT):
Discount: Take 30% off your entire purchase plus receive free shipping on all orders $100+ with code "MONDAY".

Armani Exchange
Discount: Take $50 off every $150 you spend, no code necessary. Plus, receive free shipping on all orders, no minimum.


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Banana Republic
Discount: Take 20% off plus receive free shipping on ANY purchase with code "MONDAY".

Basic Boutique
Discount: Use code "THANKS40" for 40% off everything except final sale, plus receive free shipping on all orders $250+.

Beauty.com
Discount: Save up to 60% on hundreds of products including DuWop, Go Smile, and Too Faced, no code necessary. And, receive free shipping on ALL orders, no code necessary!

The Body Shop
Discount: Take 20% off all purchases plus receive free shipping on all orders $60+.

bebe
Discount: Take 15% off $100 with code "15OFF100".

Ben Sherman
Discount: Take 30% off your entire order plus receive free shipping on all orders $150+. No promo code necessary (discount shown at checkout).

Bloomingdales
Discount: Take $50 off your purchase of $250+; discount automatically applied at check out.


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Charlotte Russe
Discount: Take 25% off everything plus receive free shipping on all orders of $60+, no code necessary.

Couture Candy
Discount: Use code "SHOP20" to save 20% off all new styles and sale items.

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DSW
Discount: Take 25% off your entire order with promotion code "SAVE25" plus receive free shipping with a $35+ purchase with code "SNOWMAN".

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Endless
Discount: Get $30 off your order of $100+, no code required, certain brands excluded.

Express
Discount: Take $30 off your purchase of $120+ or $15 off your purchase of $75 plus receive FREE SHIPPING on your $100 purchase.


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Forever 21
Discount: FREE SHIPPING with code "CYBERMONDAY" at checkout.

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Gap
Discount: Take 20% off plus receive free shipping on ANY purchase with code "MONDAY".

Guess
Discount: Take 25% off all regular-priced merchandise plus receive free shipping on all orders $100+.


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J.Crew
Discount: Receive free shipping on all orders $150 with code "HOLIDAY". And, select women's sweaters are 20% off!

Joe's Jeans
Discount: Enter Code "Black Friday" to receive 25% off your entire purchase.


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Kate Spade
Discount: Take 25% off all sale merchandise with promo code "CHEER" at checkout plus receive free shipping on all orders, no minimum.

Kenneth Cole
Discount: Shop the Kenneth Cole special Cyber Monday Sample Sale for up to 50% off select items, plus take 31% off select items.

Kohls
Discount: Buy more, save more- take 15% off any order with code "CYBER15", take 15% off and receive free standard shipping on all orders $75 with code "CYBER15", and take 20% off and receive free standard shipping on all orders $100+ with code "CYBER20".

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The Limited
Discount: Free Shipping plus 20% off EVERYTHING, no codes necessary, discounts applied at check out!

Lulu's
Discount: Take 20% off your entire purchase with code "SEVENTEEN", plus receive free shipping on all orders $75+.

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Macy's
Discount: Receive free shipping on orders $75+ with code "CYBER". Also save an extra 25% on all clearance, online only- discount reflected in prices!

Martin + Osa
Discount: Get free shipping on all orders for a limited time, all cashmere & denim is $59.

ModCloth
Discount: Take up to 40% off select sale items, right here.

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Neiman Marcus
Discount: Get free shipping on any order with code "NMNOV".

New York & Co.
Discount: Take 50% off everything online, plus free shipping on all orders (no minimum!) with code 3953.

Nordstrom
Discount: Receive free shipping on all purchases $100+ with code "HOLIDAY09", plus up to 50% off sale, no code necessary.


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Old Navy
Discount: Take 20% off plus receive free shipping on ANY purchase with code "MONDAY".

Origins
Discount: Receive free standard shipping on all orders, plus take $10 off any $25 order with code "TENOFF09".


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Piperlime
Discount: Take 20% off plus receive free shipping on ANY purchase with code "MONDAY".


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Revolve Clothing
Discount: Use code "TOBIINSTYLE30" for 30% off your order, usual brands restricted, plus shop new markdowns!


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Saks Fifth Avenue
Discount: Receive Free Shipping on all orders with code 'HOLIDAY9' and take up to 40% off select women's & men's styles, no code necessary.

Sephora

Discount: Receive free shipping with promo code "SHIP4FREE".

Shopbop
Discount: Save $50 off $300, $100 off of $500, $150 off of $700, and $225 off of $1,000 with code "GIFT4U". Shipping is always free!!

Shu Uemura
Discount: Take 20% off your entire order and receive complimentary shipping on orders $50+ with code "WISH09".

Smashbox
Discount: Save 20% off your entire order with code "SBFF09", plus receive free standard shipping with any order.

Steve Madden
Discount: Use code "CYBER35" for 35% off all orders and free shipping.


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Tory Burch
Discount: Take 30% off orders $300+ with code "TURKEY30" plus free shipping on all orders $150+!

Tulle

Discount: Last day for take 50% off everything, no minimum plus free shipping. Holy crap!


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Ulta
Discount: Free shipping on any order $25+ with code "33069", plus a free bag with 12 samples by clicking here and 20% off one item with code "24999".

Urban Outfitters
Discount: Receive free shipping on all orders at check out with code "FREEBIRD".


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Victoria's Secret
Discount: Take 20% off your entire order with code "VSSAVE20", plus get free shipping on all orders $100+ with code "FA919549".


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White House Black Market
Discount: Take 20% off of everything with code "8002", plus receive free shipping (no code necessary), PLUS get a free keychain with all orders $100+!

Wink NYC
Discount: Take 30% off your entire order with code "luckybreaks3", plus receive free shipping on all orders!


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Feel free to add other steals and deals you may find online in the comments section! Also, don't forget to sign up for and use EBates before you shop online-- get more money back in your wallet!

xoxo,

L

Frugal is the New Black

Black Friday is one of the B's favorite holidays due to all the fab deals that are out there for everyone!

If you have time this Friday and need to find a great deal try venturing out to some stores for a few HOT deals!

Here are some tips to make your Black Friday a success

1. Plan Ahead! This is really important. You want to have a game plan so that you stay focus on what you need to purchase and impulse buy. Additionally you the stores open up at different times so if you can plan what you need, where to buy and the order you will hit up the stores it will save time in the long run. Check out couponing.about.com for a listing of stores and times they open.

2. Go Early! The best bargains are generally in the early hours so you want to get there early. As mentioned above the stores open at different times so you can hit up the stores as they open if you plan accordingly that way you are there for the best bargain before moving onto your next store.

3. Beware of the loser products! Some stores will give an unbelievable discount solely because they want to get rid of it. Planning what you need ahead of time will let you do a little research on the product so you will know if it falls into one of that category of loser products.

4. Be thankful for your cellie! You can totally check out the competition and determine if you should buy the product at store A or if it is $10 cheaper at store B.

5. Be on the look out for expensive warranties! You can get some major deals on electronic but sometimes a store will sell the electronic with an expensive warranty. Watch out for this if you want to get the best bargains.

7. Check online! With shopping online being super sometimes you can beat the crowds by shopping online or you can get a heads up on the fab deals your fav store is offering.

Enjoy Black Friday!

For more tips check out itimemanagement.earthweb.com.

Happy Thanksgiving

B & L hopes every enjoy their Thanksgiving Day and are
so grateful for every CC reader!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

xoxo
B & L

Thirsty Thursday

Autumn Apple Punch

Enjoy this autumn treat this Thanksgiving.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 Quart of Apple Juice
  
• 2 Cinnamon Sticks
  
• 8 Whole Clove
  
• 1 1/3 Cup of Pineapple Juice
  
• 1/2 Cup of Lemon Juice
• 2 Pieces of Orange Juice
  
• 28 Ounces of Ginger Ale
  

This will probs take a little bit to make but the outcome could be so worth it!

Put the apple juice in a non-aluminum kettle. Tie spices in cheesecloth and add to the kettle. Allow it to simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Get rid of the spice bad. Mix spiced juice with remaining fruit juices. When you're ready to serve it put into a punch bowel, add fruit juice, ginger ale and plenty of ice.

Enjoy!

Recipe from Drinksmixer.com.

Eye Candy

"Oh, why hello there Don. Roger. What brings you to CC?"

In the words of B, "delicious."

These two men have been the demise of L's motivation for the past few weeks, recapping the first two seasons on DVD.

Moving on...

Lifestyle

Another Crass Post, Brought to you by L!

And this post is cordially dedicated to you, T. Consider it an advance on your CLE credits. This post shall be worth +1hr. Document and receive.

Background: In one previous post, L was discussing staying friends with your ex and the appreciated "complimentary beej" that some times (ok, probably more often than not) comes in the awkward phase where you're trying to strike the balance of being friends with your ex, carrying along their excess baggage, and moving forward.

T approached L and did not quite know what a "beej" was.

(Ok, let's pause right there for a moment and get this straight so T does not get made fun of on the playground: He had never seen the act of fellatio spelt that way. You know, phonetically. Not that he didn't know what a "beej" was...per se. Moving on. T, your credibility has been saved. Thank me later.)

Now, to come to T's and other's rescue for possible future posts, L has just so happened to stumble upon this gem: 6 Bits of Sex Slang To Make You A More Cunning Linguist.

(Yea, read that title fast and get the giggles, too. It's Ok.)

A little preview for your reading pleasure:

Sascrotch
Definition: Pubic hair that’s been allowed to grow wild; pubic hair that has the potential to scare off potential sexual partners
Example: “If I don’t take care of this sascrotch pronto, I won’t be getting lucky tonight!”

Ok, now get going on your vocab lesson! Quiz Friday!

Hot Mess or Fashion Success?

Dear Mr. Blahnik:

This is why Carrie is not prancing around the streets of New York City in your kicks this year, but is, instead, sporting sky-high Louboutins.

I must ask you, "Really?? What were you thinking?"

I'm all for "blue" for Resort 2010...but denim pumps??

You might as well suggest that the Canadian Tuxedo is chic. (It is not chic, readers! Never, I repeat, NEVER match denim and denim.)

Your rhinestone detail has not made up for the fact that you put denim...denim! on a shoe. Pleated denim.

I am looking at you with disgust, Mr. Blahnik.

Sincerely,

L

(And, no, readers. This is not a special Manolo crafted for KMart, or even H&M, like Jimmy Choo and his PVC-version shoes. This is a Neiman's find. A Neiman's find retailing at $715.00. The feeling it gives you in the pit of your stomach, like you know something terrible just happened, is why it is online-only.)

Frugal is the New Black

For office casual, one of L's favorite things to do is take a plain, basic t and then load up on the jewelry to dress it up (because anything sparkly can cure a bad mood!). (This look is also boss-approved, as L received the, "You're looking very "Brooks Brothers" today," compliment. Win.)

Together, the pieces are perfect for a workplace's business casual atmosphere and comfy enough for the loooong after-hours class sessions.

Here are a few options to get you started, priced high to low:

Ribbed featherweight henley, J.Crew, $36.50

(yum yum yum!)

Supersoft ribbed henley T, Gap, originally $22.50, now $15.00

Mossimo Supply Co. Juniors V-Neck Henley Top, Target, $12.99

Comment below on your favorite office look!

Thirsty Thursday

Champagne Martini

Sometimes you just want to celebrate and for those occasions enjoy this delicious martini!

Ingredients:

• 3 Ounces of Chilled Champagne
  
• 3 Ounces Absolut Vodka
• 3 Tablespoon of Raspberry Puree
• 2 Fresh Raspberries
  

Instructions:
Add the Absolut Vodka in a shaker filled with ice.
Shake and let it chill for a minute or two.
Next, get two chilled martini glasses and add 1 tablespoon per glass of raspberry puree.
Strain 1/2 of the vodka into each glass.
Strain carefully so you don't disturb the puree.
Add 1/2 of the champagne into each glass.

Here's to you. Enjoy!

Recipe from Martiniart.com.

BOSTON UNCOMMON

Stains

And the million dollar question: Poop or Chocolate? Weigh in, Readers!

Thirsty Thursday

Dusk in Eden

It's that time of year when it starts to get dark at like 4:30 pm.

At least we have longer nights and thus more time to celebrate (responsibly of course) Thirsty Thursdays!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 Parts 42 Below Vodka
• 1 Large Slice of Pomegranate, Chopped
• 1 Part Apple Juice
• Dash of Simple Syrup
• Pomegranate Seeds to Garnish

Muddle the pomegranate and simple syrup, together, in a mixing glass or shaker tin (see below to learn how to muddle). Next, add the 42 Below Vodka, Apple Juice and fill the mixing glass or shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with pomegranate seeds.

To muddle you combine ingredients by pressing them together with a muddler (an actual tool believe it or not). To learn more about the art of muddling check out www.barnonedrinks.com.

Recipe from Cocktails.About.com.

Thirsty Thursday

Kiss Me You Fool

Have you ever had that moment where you and that special someone are staring one another in the eyes just waiting for that kiss?

Problem though-- the person doesn't get the memo and all you want to do is scream "KISS ME YOU FOOL," but instead, you make the first move and plant one on the person.

If you have had that experience-- this one is for you.

Ingredients:

• 3 Ounces Three Olives Chocolate Vodka
• 1 Ounce Black Raspberry Liqueur
  

Instructions:

Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.

Shake.

Strain into a chilled martini glass.

Garnish with raspberries.

Recipe from Telegram.com.