Swimming for new deals?

Hey there bargain shoppers,

If you haven't yet found your perfect swim suit for the beach, pool, or slip n' slide, this is the week to go hunting for one. Starting today at Old Navy, swim wear and tees are on sale for $5. This means you can get a one piece for $5 (regularly priced at around $29.50) and a two-piece for $10 (regularly priced at around $39.50 for both pieces). I went this morning to check out the selection at the College Mall Old Navy and I think that no matter your size, you should be able to walk away with a nice swim suit. There were a lot of XS-XL available in tops and bottoms and in different prints. What I really liked was that the suits were easy to mix and match for fit, print, and color. There were also a lot of bikini and tankini tops, so you really get to choose the coverage and type of support that is best for you. With a deal like this, I would recommend going sooner so that you have more to choose from.

When you go, there are no signs or visible markdowns that show the suits are $5 (it actually looks as though the pieces are only 50% off). Even the cashier this morning didn't know about the sale, but everything rang up properly at $5 per piece. When you get your receipt, you'll also get a survey invite to complete on-line. They usually take about 10 minutes to complete and they'll give you a code to save 10% off your next in store purchase. This would be a good thing to complete and hold on to. Those summer clearance sales are just around the corner...

Have you noticed any other summer sales around Bloomington? Feel free to comment on this post and others to get the word out.

Until next time, happy shopping!

Off-season deals at Urban Outfitters

Hey there Bargain Shoppers,

Even though it's 80 degrees outside, it's never too early to think about your winter wardrobe. If you head down Kirkwood, you'll see that Urban Outfitters is having a sidewalk sale until May 31st. The $5 sign should lure you in. If you search the racks, you'll find plenty of sweaters, jackets, dresses, and tops on sale for $5. You might be concerned about investing in pieces that may be out of style come winter, but the selection at Urban Outfitters were all basics that could be easily mixed and matched with your existing wardrobe or the pieces that you have yet to buy. There are a lot of XS and L sized items, but you should come out with something even if you're a S or M. If you are looking for pieces that you can wear sooner, there were also dresses on sale for $29.99 and less.

Inside the store, you'll find a larger selection of items on sale. Books start at $4.90 and tops start at $19.99. There were also some home items (e.g., plates, bookends) and accessories (e.g., wallets, scarves, hats) on sale for around $9.99 and up.

I snatched up a navy military jacket (originally priced at $54.00) and a green knit sweater (originally priced at $58.00) for $5 each. Despite the fact that I have at least 6 months to wait to wear my new purchases, I look forward to the moment when I can show off my $5 duds.

Have you noticed any good sales around town? Feel free to share them here.

Happy shopping!