Take advantage of the many, many deals that stores so often offer. For instance, if you’re planning on buying more than one sweater for winter (which I’m really pretty certain everyone will be doing at some point over the course of the next several weeks), make your purchase at a store that is offering shoppers a deal. “Buy one get the second 50 percent off.” “Buy two get the third free.” It’s like music to our ears!
Also, a lot of stores, like Sephora for example, offer rewards cards options. So if you’re a frequent shopper at a certain store, be sure to inquire about enrolling in a rewards card plan, if available. Similar to a CVS card, this allows you to rack up bonus points each time you spend in that store, subsequently granting you excellent savings and, in some cases, free stuff!

A native of Rockland County, Assistant Editor Liz Stein has had a passion for both writing and shopping since before Clueless came out on video, and is thrilled that she can combine the two in her blog, Valley Vogue. In her free time, Liz enjoys reading, cooking, learning Spanish, (dreaming of) traveling, playing the violin, and brushing up on her French, for when she ultimately moves back to France (where the shopping is très bon!). Her favorite stores include, but are not limited to: H&M, Anthropologie, Zara, Guess, BCBG, Urban Outfitters, Sephora, and Nordstrom.