I love a bargain

I have some great news for the bargain shoppers (who isn't one?). On Sunday, while on my drive back to Madison from Milwaukee, I made the required and often dangerous (to my wallet) stop at the Johnson Creek Outlet Mall. There are 2 new-ish discoveries there that I must share.

First, The Cosmetics Company Store. This place is so awesome, I can't even stand it. They sell all your favorite cosmetics for about 30% less than if you were to buy it at the department store. And yes, those are the brands I am talking about: Bobbi Brown, MAC (my fave), Clinique, Estee Lauder, Stila, Origins, etc. Of course, they don't have the entire line and a lot of things are obviously seasonal gift packs and holiday colors that they can no longer sell, but who cares! I sure don't. In the past, I have gotten MAC eyeshadows for $10 and MAC powder for $18. This time, I picked myself up a Clinique gift bag that included: eyelinger, blush, a blush brush, eye cream, moisturizer, concealer and a lipstick (which I know I won't use) for $24!! Oh... and that all came in a makeup bag. Now of course these all weren't full size products, but I didn't really bat an eye at that. I was in need of some new moisturizer and I wanted to try a new eye cream anyway, so this was actually perfect for me. I'll try out the small version, and if I like it, I'll get the full size when I'm out. Here is a list of The Cosmetics Company Store in your area!



Next, Bath & Body Works Outlet! Yes, outlet! I am sure everyone has been to an outlet mall that has a B&BW, but it is just like a regular one that would be at the mall. Well, that is no longer. It is like a semi-annual clearance sale there 365 days a year now. White Barn candles for $7, lotion for $4, seasonal gift packs for 50% off...you get the idea. Again, they don't carry all of their famous scents that are in the regular store. They had a few, but mostly carried their scents that make appearances during the semi-annual sale. You know the ones: Plumeria, Pearberry, Rice Flower and Shea (my fave)...along with the other brands they sell: CO Bigelow, Henri Bendel, etc.

Pretty sweet, right? I thought so.