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Before deciding to jazz up your style with a spanking new outlook on self fashion, let's take a look at how to save some cash.  Sure, once in a while splurging on a unique closet addition is a necessity.  However, the entire point of this blog is to SAVE YOU MONEY!!  Even the "lower end" retailers tend to get a little pricey after a few items collect in your shopping bag.  Next time you are at the mall stop into a few retailers and sign up for free loyalty programs.  Simply signing up will save you money on future items that will personalize your style and update pieces you already own to make them more trendy.
Some of these programs are available for online registration.  Be honest, you have just wasted half an hour browsing through Facebook and deleting emails, you have the time.  Take a few moments and check out these rewards programs, or jot the retail brands down for a future visit.  I did my homework on this one to help you out!  American Eagle Outfitters and their sister store Aerie, both have the AE Rewards Card, which tracks the amount of money spent in a three month period and converts the amount into points that are reflected in a coupon you will receive four times per year.  This could mean an employee discount of 40%, four times a year!  J C Penny has a rewards system that converts each dollar into two points.  After one month, if you have earned 250 points, you will get a $10 coupon in an email!  Hot Topic's program helps you earn points even when you simply visit a store, even if you make no purchase at all!  It is called H+1 and gives you multiple discounts throughout the year, plus an extra discount on your birthday.  Birthday outfit accessory DISCOUNTED, check!
Speaking of accessories, let's talk about discounts on shoes.  The rewards card at DSW gives you a $10 gift certificate after you have earned 1500 points.  These continue to add up and never expire, until you earn all the points!  The conversion is 10 points per dollar, so after $150 members receive a ten dollar coupon.  Plus, the birthday gift from DSW is a $5 gift card.  Birthdays are quite amazing in themselves, but with these additional benefits, they just got so much better.  I am not even done with your celebration yet.  With all these new discounted fashions you will need a beautiful face to top it off with.  Sephora is a beauty store that carries everything you want to smear on your face plus everything you need to wipe it off with.  And Sephora wants you to be a Beauty Insider.  As a member of this free program you will earn 1 point per dollar and even receive a free gift on that special day.  There are several point levels with various beauty items that you choose for FREE!  And, if you're keen on free, join Pink Nation developed by Victoria's Secret.  Every month members receive an email with coupons and free item offers.  All you have to do is print off the flier, take it to your neighborhood store, and claim your prize!  Who knows, you could have a bag of free stuff waiting for you at the mall as you read this!
Now, get out and get your rewards, then hurry back because next we are talking spring fashion and how to OWN it!!