The Joys of the Free Frugals

I had such a good, frugal weekend and today! It's been blissfully good.

I got up early on Saturday morning with the intention of going to the gym, but instead decided to do my minor grocery shop before it got evilly humid. I saved money by going early, too - my cereal was a doorcrasher @ $3.99 instead of $5.99 and I got a basket of nice peaches and nice tomatoes for $3.00 each. I saved nearly $10 by getting up early to swear at the birds.

I got home and was totally sickened by the heat and bored. Bored Mary equals shopping normally, with the first stop being Indigo with the devilishly tempting magazine selection.

I went to the library instead. They had my fashion magazines on the shelf, just waiting for me to leaf through their pages with delight, scorn and a befuddled sense of horror (two words, ladies - shoulder. pads.).

Call a necromancer, we need to revive YSL. He at least had taste.

Anyways, two hours later, I finished my magazines (without spending money, hahahahahaha!) and decided to pick up a couple of cheep'n'cheesy books before I left. I also copied down a website addy while I was at it (more on that later).

I was in a chick lit mood after Harper's Bazaar and subsequently discovered the book that has unintentionally reinforced my desire to be more frugal.....

I got out Bergdorf Blondes (and some Agatha Christies).

Ever had a book give you an epiphany? Bergdorf Blondes made me want to never walk past Holt Renfrew again, if only because I couldn't stand it if moi ever became as vacuously self-indulgent as elle dans la livre!

I swear, that book is an antidote to shopping cravings. I mean, every few pages I started flipping forward (in that trying not to look for the sex scene in Fiona Walker books way) because there is only so many ways one can describe a freakin' handbag! I kept thinking, 'can toi not stop boring moi and get back to the story?' I was so icked out by the idea of shopping that I spent all of Sunday on my sofa reading Agatha.

And it's a feeling that lasts! That book had such an impact that when I was in GAP today waiting for my friend (who was trying on a seriously over-priced pair of plaid skinny pants), I spotted this amazingly nice coat, which I glanced at quickly before continuing to stare blankly at the racks of clothes while the GAP's instore radio tried to eat my brain with its pablum-like playlist.

I didn't even think about buying it.

I didn't even realize I hadn't thought about buying it until after I was back at my desk.

Is that not seriously cool?

Anyways, more on the non-blonde stuff....

I have been struggling with the urge to try the powder mineral make-up from Bare Escentuals at Sephora. I have sensitive skin and everyone I know with my kind of skin raves about it. But I cannot in all good conscience think that it's worth what they're asking for it. Yet I need a new concealer and foundation because what I had been using in the fall/winter last year is crazy expensive and a purchase I regretted making because I didn't really like the texture.

Maybelline New York has a version of it; I copied down the website info when I found the ad. I got a coupon for $5 off two products. I don't need it right now, but the coupon is even good on sale prices, and I happen to know it's going on sale two weeks from now. Ha!

I will not only save $5, but I will also save 25% off! Yay for Coupons!

Anyways, the last bliss-inducing part of my great last few days? We had a meeting today at work and there was leftover salad and chicken breasts. I don't have to cook for three days! Squeee!