The bi-annual Spa Week event is right around the corner and we’re here with all the scoop to make sure you get the most out of your relaxing rendezvous! Starting Monday, October 15th until Sunday October 21st more than 5,000 spas and wellness facilities around North America will be offering their most exclusive treatments for just $50. Now’s the time for your all-too-overdue “me time” as these treatments are often a steep discount from year-round prices, but if you just have to postpone, we’re offering a coupon code for $5 off any $50 spa gift card. You can head over to the SpaWeek website to check out participating spas near you and call to book an appointment. Plan a girls’ day with the lovely ladies in your life and enjoy a rejuvenating mask, treatment, or massage at a local salon without breaking the bank (just remember to tip as a percentage of the treatment’s regular cost)! This year, Spa Week is focusing on consistent well-being rather than an escape, emphasizing the importance of stress and pain management, weight loss and maintenance, mind-body balance and total fitness. We’d love it if pampering yourself were a requirement but this bi-annual event may be the next best thing. After all, your body is your temple, and what’s a temple without some upkeep?
Halloween season is upon us, but as with any other season, no purchase should ever be full-price for true Couponers! Head on over to Halloween Express for deals on costumes, accessories and decorations and use our promo code for 15% off any order or a sweet BOGO 25% off deal. The variety of masks, hats, and wigs just might get your head spinning so we narrowed down our haunted hunt to top five movie-inspired favorites from the New for 2012 collection.
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- Avengers Loki Costume
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- Grand Heritage Catwoman Costume
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- Beetlejuice costume
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- Disney Brave Merida Costume
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- Underdog Pet Costume
First up is a number for guys who are up to play the bad guy with an Avengers Loki costume. The getup is straight out of this year’s box office hit The Avengers, so you’re sure to ward off any costume-recycling suspicions as soon as that cloak is on. The costume consists of a jacket with a detachable cape and a headpiece. Pair it with plain (but tough) black denim and tank and you’re set. Thor would be intimidated at the least, and so are we!
Next is for the women mesmerized by Anne Hathaway’s Catwoman killer everything in The Dark Knight Rises. Admit it, you all were! (Speaking of The Dark Knight Rises, did you know that Ryan Gosling and Leonardo DiCaprio were considered for the role of Robin? Joseph Gordon-Levitt was ultimately cast but something tells us there was no way to mess up that decision.) The costume includes a sleek, black spandex jumpsuit, boot tops, a mask and belt to hug your curves and command attention in all the right ways. There are no stiletto heels that double as serrated knives, but, for humanity’s sake, we can leave that to the superheroes and settle for a simple pair of heels from the closet.
The next pick for women is inspired by a film from the archives, although the costume is brand new. Bring back a Tim Burton classic with this sassy Beetlejuice getup, which includes an unmistakable striped mini-dress with a necktie and signature wig. We don’t guarantee that you’ll automatically take on Beetlejuice’s crude demeanor, but it sure can’t hurt to try!
This kids’ Merida costume from the animated film Brave captured our hearts with its adorable puffed sleeves and golden trim. Transform your little one into a Disney princess with this dress, attached character cameo and belt. Make your own bow over a DIY craft (and bonding!) project, or get a fiery red curly haired wig to complete the look.
Don’t leave your pet out of the festivities! If you’ll be decked out in all your Halloween glory, treat your furry friend the same. We know that the Underdog TV series premiered in the 60s but isn’t vintage “in” right now? This Underdog costume for your pup comes with a red “U” top and blue cape, ranging from extra small to extra large. After all, superheroes come in all shapes and sizes! There’s even an adult (human) Underdog costume if you’re really in the mood to show the world your dog devotion.
So there you have it, Couponers, our big-and-silver-screen inspired favorites for Halloween 2012. Head on over to Halloween Express on our site for more spooky steals. What will you be?
Couponology ventured out to California’s Santa Barbara this week for a three-day Commission Junction University conference for marketers, affiliates and media partners. It was more exciting than it sounds, we promise!
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- Couponology executives John Rodriguez & John Daskalis hanging with Murad representatives
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- Ghirardelli gift bag
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- A delicious business card holder from My M&M’s
We didn’t forget the deals! Some savings along with our featured pictures:
- 20% off all Murad skincare orders until 9/19 for the Friends & Family sale event
- $15 off $99+ My M&M’s orders on all custom candy gifts, favors & more
- 15% off all Ghirardelli gourmet chocolate orders
Finish Line is here to kick off the season with great deals for you, the kids and everyone in between. Some of our featured deals include Finish Line promo codes for $10 off a purchase of $50, or $20 off a purchase of $125 on anything your heart (or foot) desires. We rounded up our three fall favorites to showcase Finish Line’s stellar combination of optimal athletic performance and style.
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- Timberland Lounger Women’s Boots
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- New Balance Stride Women’s Jacket in Sangria
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- UNLV Runnin’ Rebels NCAA Icon Men’s Hoodie
First up is a pair of super cute Timberland Lounger Women’s Boots, made with 50% recycled PET lining (the stuff plastic bottles are made of) for durability, breathable comfort, and environmental friendliness. The boots come in black or in Timberland classic wheat to compliment any piece in your winter wardrobe. We love the sleek style, neat lace-up details and lightweight feel, especially because none of that compromises the booties’ toughness!
Let fall know you’re ready with this stylish pink (or black with pink accents) New Balance Stride women’s jacket, perfect for a brisk run. This form-fitting jacket will keep you cool and dry with Lighting Dry fabric technology, which wicks away moisture as soon as you exude it (can’t all our clothes do that?!). The jacket protects you from harmful sun rays with UPF 20+ protection. To top off the benefits, New Balance donates 5% of proceeds to Susan G. Komen’s foundation Lace Up for the Cure to raise breast cancer awareness. There’s something to feel good about!
Next up is a nod to our roots (in the geographical sense) with this UNLV Runnin’ Rebels NCAA Icon men’s hoodie. Get in the spirit this season with your team’s apparel and stay warm with a vast collection of sweats, tees, jerseys, hoodies and accessories. You’re bound to find your team (Finish Line’s NCAA apparel section spans over 129 pages!). This black hoodie has a bright red inner hood so you’re sure to stand out from the bleachers, and will keep the cold air out with its ribbed cuffs and bottom hem. Keep your hands snug in the kangaroo pocket but don’t forget to take them out to cheer! The hoodie is $40, but you can save $30 if you take advantage of Finish Line’s two-for-$50 deal.
With great discounts on Converse sneakers, Adidas, Under Armour backpacks and team apparel, Finish Line is bound to stir the inner athlete in every Couponologist!
We rounded up staffers’ top five picks to celebrate the best Hot Topic coupons and promo codes. For a limited time, take advantage of a Couponology exclusive promo code with 10% off your entire purchase, as well as BOGO 50% off denim, jewelry and dresses. And now, without further ado, our favorites in music-inspired fashion and accessories:
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- Hell Bunny Black and White Striped Dress
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- Mint Green Skinny Jeans
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- Johnny Cash C.R.E.A.M. T-Shirt
Hell Bunny Black and White Striped Dress
We’re still wondering how this dress managed to strike the perfect balance between grunge and girly. With its bow accent and subtle white ruffle trim, it’s perfectly malleable to your creative direction. Pair with light sandals for a summer stroll or with black thigh-highs for a night out. This Hell Bunny dress had us at hello; the 98% cotton and adjustable straps thing was just a bonus.
Nintendo Super Mario bros. Mushroom Reversible Backpack
This one’s sure to bring about nostalgia as we reminisce about our childhood favorite, the Mario Bros. game. Power up with this reversible (1 up for that!) backpack, which features a Mario print on one side and a large mushroom on the other. This quirky accessory is fit for all ages and is a surefire conversation starter (now $5 cheaper)—it may even win over that Princess Peach you’ve had your eye on!
Mint Green Skinny Jeans
Fall is coming, but we love our summery mint shades so much we’d rather not part. Make your seasons transition smoother with these pale mint skinnies. Pair with your favorite Hot Topic band tee, a neutral tank, striped top or a sleek beige blazer to fit any occasion.
Qupid Lolita Red Pump
If you’re going to walk in 5” heels, they might as well be red! This pair of velvety red stiletto pumps features a small peep toe for just the right amount of flirt, a sateen rose and an ankle strap. We can see this number working magic with a little black dress. This sultry gem is a Hot Topic online exclusive.
Johnny Cash C.R.E.A.M. T-Shirt
Okay, so we know that Wu-Tang originated C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me), but we couldn’t resist this eclectic tee mashing up two legends from completely different genres of music. Whether you’re a fan of the rap group or the bass-baritone singer, this shirt is a must-have in our Top Five. It’s 100% cotton and we imagine super comfy; what better way to be The Man in Black?
As satisfied as we are with the top picks, five just isn’t very all-encompassing of our favorites. So as my wallet lets out silent groans, I remember the coupons, and join it in a sigh of relief.
