ShhhopSecret

     #LiveYourLife in AE Jeans is the latest campaign from American Eagle asking you to show your style in your favorite pair. The fun doesn't stop there! The latest campaign is actually a contest to find a stylish star to be featured in the next campaign.

1. Put on your fave pair & dress/accessorize according to your personal style.
2. Upload a pic of yourself wearing your favorite jeans & look (from American Eagle, of course!)
3. Collect votes on your photo
4. Win!

Prizes:

• Grand Prize: Opportunity to be in AE's next campaign photo shoot, contest photo shown on AE's Times Square billboard & $2,500.
• Finalists: $500 AE Gift Card
• Weekly #1 Winner: $250 AE Gift Card & Photo on Times Square Billboard
• Weekly Winners Ranked 2-5: $50 AE Gift Card & Contest Photo on Times Square Billboard
• Weekly Winners Ranked 6-50: $25 AE Gift Card

 
     Bob Evans is celebrating selling America's #1 refrigerated Mashed Potatoes & you can join in the fun! Mashed Potatoes are getting a chic makeover in martini glasses. Hellooo Mashtini! 6 Mashtini recipes go live on August 19th: National Potato Day. Here's a sneak peek:



Let the hunger games pains...begin. Feast your eyes on mashed potatoes on trend!

• Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes
• Peperonata
• Marinated, Chopped Artichokes
• Grilled Chicken
• Pesto Sauce
• Parmesan Crisps

• Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes
• Bob Evans Mashed Sweet Potatoes
• Mini Marshmallows
• Honey Roasted Pecans
• Crumbled Bacon
• Maple Syrup

     Summer sales are in full force & the stores are practically giving it away. While retail is switching over to Fall merchandise, I'm thinking: August means one more month of summer wear; bring on the sales! Search the sale racks for colors that can be transitioned into Fall & styles that can be layered once the weather gets cooler. This weekend's fashion finds are from Juicy Couture. Pssst! The prices in store are crazzzzy good! Extra 40% off all Summer Sale through August 6th online & at participating Juicy stores.


Gauguin Island Tank Dress Original: $148 Paid: $44


Gauguin Island Jacket Original: $198 Paid: $59


Gauguin Island Shorts Original: $88 Paid: $25


Lagoon Stripe Mesh Cardigan Original: $148 Paid: $44


Maui Floral Print Shorts Original: $138 Paid: $44

7 For All Mankind - Summer Sale continues!

Abercrombie & Fitch - All Jeans on sale up to 50% off. through August 8th. Redlines Clearance up to 75% off.

Alice + Olivia - New styles added to Sale this week. 

American Eagle - All AE Jeans on sale. For a limited time, online only take an additional 40% off Clearance.  

Ann Klein - 25% off your entire purchase with accessory purchase.

Ann Taylor - The Hot Summer Sale: 100s of styles under $100

anthropologie - New items added to the Fresh Cuts Sale. Free shipping on $100 through July 31st.

Arden B.  - End of Summer Sale: Up to 50% off & Last Chance Clearance from $5 & up.

Armani Exchange - New styles added to Sale.   

Asos - Game On Sale: Bronze 20% off; Silver 25% off & Gold: 30% off.Now up to 70% off Sale, plus an extra 10% off with Code: 10SALE

Athleta - Semi-Annual Sale: up to 60% off. 

Banana Republic - Up to 40% off select styles in stores & online through July 29th. 25% off your online purchase through July 31st with Code: BRJULY

Bare Necessities - Up to 70% off Clearance styles. Plus take an additional 30% off with Code: EXTRA30 through July 31st.

Barney's New York - Shop the Designer Sale in stores & online, now up to 75% off. (Pssst! the Outlet Sale is coming online in August; stay tuned!)

BCBG MaxAzria - Limited Time Offer: Free 3-day shipping on $150+ orders. Up to 60% off Summer Sale.

BCBGeneration - Summer Styles, now up to 50% off.

Bergdorf Goodman - The BG Sale is now up to 75% off!!! Free 2-day shipping upgrade on $300+ orders with Code: BGFSTR
Bloomingdales - One Day Home Sale: July 28th (preview starts today) 20-75% off. A Bigger Better Offer sale through July 29th: Save 40-75% off select merchandise.

Bluefly.com - Today (7/27) only: $30 off $150 & free shipping.

C & C California - End of Season Warehouse Sale: 60-75% off. Ends July 28th.

Calvin Klein - Final Sale: Up to 80% off.

Calypso St. Barth - Extra 30% off Sale styles.

Candela NYC -10% off $200+ orders with Code: CANDELA200 

Coach -  $49 & up Shoe Sale  

Couture Candy - Take 15% off (including markdowns) with Code: LOVE

Diesel - Spring/Summer 2012 Sale: Now up to 50% off.

DKNY - New styles added to Sale & free shipping!

D&G - Up to 40% off the Spring/Summer Collection.

Effy Jewelers - Reach for the Gold: 15% off yellow gold rings with Code: GOLD15

Endless.com - Take 20% off select Shoes, Handbags & more with Code: YOURSALE

Express - Now through Sunday: $15 off $50; $30 off $100; & $60 off $200 with Code: 1626 or Coupon. BOGO $29.90 Express Jeans. BOGO $19.90 Men's Shirts. Take an additional 40% off Sale.

Forever 21 - BOGO Free on select Sale items is back!

Free People -New items added to sale & new markdowns.

French Connection - The Collection is on Sale. Free shipping on all orders for a limited time with Code: WESHIP

Gucci - Sale (yes, sale!) Handbags & Accessories.

Guess - Sale items now an up to 60% off.

Hanky Panky - Tons of sale items!

Intermix - Take an additional 40% off all Sale for savings up to 80% off.

J.Crew - 30-40% off all Men's & Women's woven shirts in the Factory Outlet.

Jimmy Choo - Shop Sale, now up to 50% off. Ends soon.

Juicy Couture - New items added &Additional 40% off Summer Sale through August 6th! Free shipping on ALL orders.

kate spade - The Sale is on sale! Extra 25% off sale items in stores & online.

Lacoste - Semi-Annual Sale end soon, up to 50% off, now in stores & online.

Lanvin - Last days of Summer sale.
 
Last Call by Neiman Marcus -Two days only: Extra 40% off Women's Apparel through July 28th.

Loeffler Randall - New styles added to Spring Sale: up to 30% off. 

Lord & Taylor - Final Store wide Summer Clearance: 60-70% off when you take an extra 20% off sale & clearance prices with Code: FINAL Extra 50% off Dresses & up to 50% off Swim.

Lucky Brand - Extra 25% off select Sale styles.

lululemon -  New additions to "We Made Too Much" Final Sale.
 
Macy's -Extra 25% off closeout Clearance. Biggest Home Sale of the Season: Extra 15% off (10% off select items) with Code: RENEW

Madewell - Free shipping on $100.

Nanette Lepore - End of Season Sale: Up to 60% off in stores & online. (new styles added)

Neiman Marcus - Last Call Sale: Up to 65% off.  Swim Sale: save up to 33% off.  Free shipping with Code: JULYFS

Nine West - Sale: $29 & up.

Nordstrom - Anniversary Sale in stores & online now. (Prices go back up August 6th.)

Puma - Semi-Annual Sale: up to 50% off.

Ralph Lauren - Summer Sale: Save an extra 25% off with Code: RLSUM25

Rugby Ralph Lauren - Summer Sale, up to 50% off.

Saks - Online & in select stores: Consolidation Sale, 70% off. Free shipping with $150 order & Code: JULYSFA

Saks Off 5th - Style Splash through July 31st: Take an extra 50% off clearance & extraordinary value items. 25-40% off the rest of the store. Use your MORE! card for an extra 30% off Dresses.

shopbop - Summer Sale: new items added. Free 3-Day Shipping & returns. (USA only)

Solstice Sunglasses - Receive a $25 gift card with $125 purchase. (Earn up to a $100 gift with purchase) Up to 60% off Sale styles.

Spendid - Summer Sale is here! 30% off select styles. 

Steve Madden - 30% off select new Fall styles for a limited time. 

Tory Burch - Summer clothing, shoes & accessories on Sale now.

ULTA - 20% off your entire purchase with Code: 70186 or Coupon through July 28th.

Via Spiga - End of Season Sale: up to 60% off. 
 
Victoria's Secret - Free shipping & free Lacie with Bra purchase through July 29th with Codes: BRASHIP & VSPANTY Free shipping on $100 orders with Code: SHIP12 through August 7th. & $30 off $150+ orders with Code: 30OFF50 through Sunday. 

Wet Seal - BOGO 50% off Blue Asphalt Jeans.

yoox - The main event: July's Sale, up to 75% off.

     Hey there pretty! Let's discuss beauty! Principles of economics teaches "there's no such thing as free lunch" but it's looking like there sure is such thing as a free gift at Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale. (Okay, ok, soooo they are gifts with purchase; but who doesn't love a bonus buy?!) We've narrowed down our Top 5 Nordstrom free gifts & exclusive sets available while supplies last, during their Anniversary Sale.


Lancome Gift with $39.50 Purchase
Use promo code COOL or WARM

bareMinerals "In Fashion" Anniversary Set ($122 Value) for $54


Estee Lauder gift with $42.50 purchase.


Smashbox "Studio Groupie" Anniversary Kit ($150 Value) for $59


Clarins free gift with purchase of two Clarins products


Pssst! Can't forget your nails! "Let's Go Crazy" by Deborah Lippmann is an exclusive color availbe only at Nordstrom!

     UGG says "I Do"...I say "I Don't". UGG Australia has launched 2 pairs of shoes geared towards weddings. What if you're not getting married? Bridal shower, wedding; I want my feet comfy everyday! This is a nice, cute try buttttttt I've been anxiously waiting, psychotically eBay searching for the flip flop slippers to make a reappearance (& in fun new colors!). Even if you're single or married, you will say "I Do" to this shoe!

P.S. The style name on the flip flop is "Fluff" or try the "Fluffie" its almost as awesome!


"I Do" Flip Flip $79.95

Classic Short Sparkles "I Do" Boot $189.95

    
     Let the games begin! The opening ceremony for the Olympics in London is this Friday, July 27th. You don't have to be athletic to support the team! Show your sporty spirit with this exclusive collection at GAP.


Vintage Tee $29.95


Vintage Tank $24.95


Vintage Tee $29.95



Men's London Tee $29.95

    
     What does your makeup say about your mood? LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, more popularly know for shower gels & bath bombs, introduced the Emotional Brilliance line of cosmetic this past weekend. The collection features Eyes Right Mascara, Translucent Face Powder, Liquid Lipstick, Liquid Eyeliners and Cream Eyeshadows. The best part: it's all freshly made by hand with gentle ingredients & little to no preservatives.

So how does your makeup know your mood? Play the game online!

• Click to spin the color wheel.
• When the wheel stops, pick the first 3 colors that stand out to you.
• Play fair; don't pick your favorite color. 
• Lush's theory is that the 3 colors that stand out to you represent your mood &/or current state of mind.

ShhhopSecret's colors: 







What will your mood be? Spin to find out or view the entire collection here.

7 For All Mankind - New items added to Summer Sale. 

Abercrombie & Fitch - Last day for 50% off select Jeans, online only. Take an additional 50% off redlines clearance in stores & online & Short Sale: $20 select styles.

Alice + Olivia - Shop Sale & free shipping.

American Eagle - For a limited time, online only take an additional 40% off Clearance.  

Ann Klein - Up to 60% off select Shoes.

Ann Taylor - Extra 40% off Sale Suit Separates. BOGO 50% 1 full-price item with Code: ANNBOGO through July 22nd.

anthropologie - New items added to the Fresh Cuts Sale.

Arden B.  - End of Summer Sale: Up to 50% off & Last Chance Clearance from $5 & up. 

Armani Exchange - Free flip flops with $100 or more purchase. New styles added to Sale.   

Asos - Now up to 70% off Sale, plus an extra 10% off with Code: 10SALE

Banana Republic - 25% off your $125+ purchase through July 21st with Code: BR25OFF

Bare Necessities - Summer Blowout! Up to 70% off Clearance styles. 

Barney's New York - Shop the Designer Sale in stores & online, now up to 75% off. (Pssst! the Outlet Sale is coming online in August; stay tuned!)

BCBG MaxAzria - Last 72 hours to take an additional 20% off all markdowns in stores & online. (Through July 22nd)

BCBGeneration - Summer Styles, now up to 50% off.

Bergdorf Goodman - The BG Sale is now up to 65% off!!! Free 2-day shipping upgrade on $300+ orders with Code: BGFSTR

Betsey Johnson - Last day for "Going Out of Business Sale" is July 22nd. Everything is now 80% off!
Bloomingdales - Now through July 24th, save 25-50% off new styles added to Sale.  20-40% off Home Sale through July 22nd. 

Bluefly.com - Summer's on Sale; up to 80% off!

C & C California -Summer Sale Styles: up to 75%.

Calvin Klein - Final Sale: Up to 80% off.

Calypso St. Barth - Extra 30% off Sale styles.

Candela NYC -10% off $200+ orders with Code: CANDELA200 

Coach -  $49 & up Shoe Sale  

Couture Candy - Take 15% off (including markdowns) with Code: LOVE

Diesel - Spring/Summer 2012 Sale: Now up to 50% off.

DKNY - New styles added to Sale & free shipping!

D&G - Up to 40% off the Spring/Summer Collection.

Endless.com - Take 20% off select Shoes, Handbags & more with Code: YOURSALE

Express - BOGO 50% off Jeans and Mix & Match Suiting. Take an additional 40% off Sale.

Forever 21 - BOGO Free on select Sale items is back!

Free People -New items added to sale & new markdowns.

French Connection - The Collection is on Sale. Free shipping on all orders for a limited time with Code: WESHIP

GAP - 25% off regular-priced styles & extra 30% off Sale styles through July 21st with Code: GAPSHOP 

Gucci - Sale (yes, sale!) Handbags & Accessories.

Guess - Sale items now an up to 60% off.

Hanky Panky - Tons of sale items!

Intermix - Take an additional 40% off all Sale for savings up to 80% off.

J Brand - End of Season Sale: 30-60% off select styles through July 21st.

J.Crew - Up to 30% off new arrivals in the Factory.

Jimmy Choo - Shop Sale, now up to 50% off.

Juicy Couture - New items added &Additional 30% off Summer Sale through July 29th! Free shipping on $150+ orders.

kate spade - The Sale is on sale! Extra 25% off sale items in stores & online.

Keds - The entire Summer Collection is now $24.95.

Lacoste - Semi-Annual Sale end soon, up to 50% off, now in stores & online.

Lanvin - Summer sale is here!
 
Last Call by Neiman Marcus - Now through July 23rd, extra 50% off Summer apparel & accessories.

Levi's - Semi-Annual Sale: now up to 75% off.    

Loeffler Randall - New styles added to Spring Sale: up to 30% off. 

Lord & Taylor - Final Storewide Summer Clearance: Save an extra 15% off Clearance & an extra 10% off regular & sale with Code: FINAL or Coupon. Extra 50% off Dresses & up to 50% off Swim

Lucky Brand - 30% off select Jewelry.

lululemon -  New additions to "We Made Too Much" Final Sale.
 
Macy's - Extra 20% off & free shipping on $99+ orders with Code: EXTRA through July 22nd.

Madewell - Extra 30% off Sale styles & free shipping on $100 with Code: LOVEIT

Nanette Lepore - End of Season Sale: Up to 60% off in stores & online. (new styles added)

Neiman Marcus - Last Call Sale: Up to 65% off.  Swim Sale: save up to 33% off.  Free shipping with Code: JULYFS

Nine West - New styles added to sale; up to 60% off.

Nordstrom - Anniversary Sale starts today! (Prices go back up August 6th.)

Puma - Semi-Annual Sale: up to 50% off. Save an extra 20% off sale items with Code: EXTRA20

Ralph Lauren - Summer Sale: Save an extra 25% off with Code: RLSUM25

Rugby Ralph Lauren - Summer Sale, up to 50% off.

Saks - Online & in select stores: Consolidation Sale, 70% off. 25% off Swim Sale. Free shipping with $150 order & Code: JULYSFA

Saks Off 5th - Summer Clothes-Out through July 22nd: Take an extra 60% off all Clearance merchandise including shoes, premium denim, apparel, handbags & more!

shopbop - Summer Sale: new items added. Free 3-Day Shipping & returns. (USA only)

Solstice Sunglasses - Receive a $25 gift card with $125 purchase. (Earn up to a $100 gift with purchase) Up to 60% off Sale styles.

Spendid - Summer Sale is here! 30% off select styles. 

Steve Madden - Get an additional 50% off already reduced Clearance.

Target - Black Friday in July!

theory - New styles added to Summer Sale & extra 25% off with Code: SUMMER25

Tory Burch - 2 days only! Extra 20% off Sale with Code: EXTRA20

ULTA - $3.50 off any $10 purchase with Code: 74872 or Coupon through July 21st.

Via Spiga - End of Season Sale: up to 60% off. 
 
Victoria's Secret - Free shipping on $50 orders with Code: FREE50 & $30 off $150+ orders with Code: 30OFF50 through Sunday. 

Wet Seal - Sale from $7!

yoox - Up to an additional 75% off the Spring-Summer Collections.

     Remember the joy of finding a prize in the cereal box as a kid? Now that same suspense is even better! Bought & tried; here's an update on Diamond Candles after purchase!

Psst! When you place your 1st order you get a $5 off coupon to use on your next candle & to share with friends to use too! The candles are made in the North Carolina & the soy is grown in the USA.

I purchased a candle in "Cupcake". Mmmm who doesn't love the smell of baked goods & this comes with out the calories! ;) Remember, there is a ring in every candle worth anywhere from $10-$5,000.

After burning for several evenings/weeks...


The Ring!



On to the next one...Carnival Candy!

     Summer is in full swing yet my diet plan keeps getting pushed off! ;) Recently, I came across a tea recipe that is supposed to increase your metabolism. A perfect refreshing drink for sipping your way to a perfect bikini bod! Here is the recipe for Weight-Orade as shared by Dr. Oz:

• 8 cups of brewed green tea
• 1 tangerine (or clementine) sliced
• A handful of mint leaves

Steps:

1. Brew the green tea as suggested on package. 
2. Slice clementines & add to pitcher. (Squeeze some juice for extra zest!)
3. Add about a handful of organic mint leaves.
4. Let ingredients refrigerate overnight for best flavor.

Shhh! Our Tips: 

• For a more citrus taste add 2-3 sliced Tangerines (or Clementines; they are just seedless tangerines!)
• Refrigerate the tea overnight for an awesome enhanced flavor.
• Shortcut: 1 Satchel of Starbucks' Tazo Iced Green Tea works perfectly!

Now drink up!

The Benefits:

• Green Tea is shown to boost your metabolism up to 12% (just from 1 Cup).

• Tangerines have a chemical that increases sensitivity to insulin & stimulates the genes that help to burn fat.
• Mint is calorie-free, enhances flavor, & is known to calm stomachs & aid in digestion.