It’s almost that time of year again where we probably spend way more money than we should. That’s why we should cut corners on things we need(okay want) as much as we can right now. To help you save this week, I rounded up some of the best drugstore beauty buys from Walgreens, CVS/Pharmacy, and Rite Aid. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

*indicates a coupon is necessary for saving and you will need an actual copy of the ad.

CVS/Pharmacy and RiteAid require shopper cards for discounts but signing up for them is absolutely free.

Walgreens

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Revlon Cosmetics and Beauty Tools

*Coupon for Garnier Nutrisse or HerbaShine Hair Color just $4.99 a box

Select Designer Fragrance Gift Sets from $9.99 to $29.99

Earn $1.00 in Register Rewards with a purchase of Clairol Nice ‘n Easy Hair Colo Foam or Clairol Nice ‘n Easy Perfect 10 Hair Color

*Coupon for L’Oreal Preference or Feria Hair Color

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Nexxus Hair Care products

Save $10 off select Designer Fragrances like Curve by Liz Claiborne or Forever by Mariah Carey

Earn $7.00 in Register Rewards with purchase of $15 or more of select Olay skin care products

Buy 1 Get 1 50% select Almay and L’Oreal Cosmetics

Conair Heat Styling Tools just $14.99 each

Save 20% off L’Oreal Skin Care Products

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Pantene Hair Care and Pond’s Skin Care Products

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off select Dove, Caress, and Lever 2000 products

*Coupon for Crest 3D White Whitestrips just $36.99

Q-Tips Cotton Swabs just $1.99

CVS/Pharmacy

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Sally Hansen Nail Care, Cosmetics, and Hair Removing products

Earn a Free $10 Gift Card when you purchase $30 or more of select items.You can earn up to 5 gift cards(totaling in $50) per cardholder a week. You can choose from seven cards including American Express, Gap, Macy’s, and CVS/Pharmacy

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Cover Girl cosmetics

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Hotel Spa Collection Robes

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Rimmel Cosmetics

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off select Essence of Beauty products

Earn $2.00 ECB when you purchase Gillette Cartridges or Shave products

Earn $2.00 ECB when you purchase select CVS Facial Cleansing products

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Revlon cosmetics

Earn $4.00 ECB when you purchase $10 or more of Almay cosmetics

Buy 2 boxes of Revlon ColorSilk Hair Color for just $5.00

Earn $3.00 ECB when you purchase $10 or more Suave, Dove, or Caress products

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off CeraVe Skin Care products

Earn $5.00 ECB when you spend $50 or more on beauty products

Olay Facial Hair Removal Duo just $22.99

Buy 1 Olay ProX Advanced Cleansing System and get free Olay skin care product

Olay Complete or Age-Defying Moisturizers just $9.49

Earn $10 ECB when you purchase La Roche Posay Effaclair

Earn $5.00 ECB when you purchase $10 or more Noxema or St. Ives Skin Care products

Earn $5.00 ECB when you purchase $20 or more Burt’s Bees products

Rite Aid

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off select Olay skin and bath products

Garnier Nutrisse Hair Color just $4.99

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Revlon cosmetics and beauty tools

*Coupon for $5.00 off Crest 3D Whitestrips

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Oxy Skin Care products

Get 2 select Dial products or 2 Tone Body Wash for $8.00

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Phisoderm Skin Care products

Dove 12 oz. Body Wash Just $3.99

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Nair Depilatory products

Buy 1 Get 1 50% of L’Oreal Skin Care and Sun Care products

Did I miss any deals worth a mention? Let me know!

Calling all glamour girls…we have something to get excited about! The Lancome 2011 Holiday Color Collection by Kate Winslet is nothing short of glamorous. The packaging(that features her signature and a gold hat design), the rich warm shades, it’s all so fresh and feminine. All three products in this collection are limited edition and they won’t last long, so I’d highly recommend snatching up these terrific products now before that the holiday rush begins.

Golden Hat Illuminating Smooth Powder in Goldnescent Glow

Get a natural looking glow with this fabulously elegant powder. I love how this pressed power creates a healthy and natural looking glow because frankly I’m not really into matte. Its got a hint of color but its not like your everyday summer bronzer that gives you a full-colored faux tan. Did you know that you can also use this powder to substitute eyeshadow?

Golden Hat Illuminating Smooth Powder in Goldnescent Glow, $42.00 at

Lancome

L’Absolu Rouge

Not all lipsticks were made the same and L’Absolu Rouge is one of those outstanding products. This rich lip color was enriched with Pro-Xylane, Vitamin E, and SPF 12. It comes in four shades(see color chart above) and a base product. This lip color is creamy and it actually lasts!

L’Absolu Rouge $29.00 at Lancome

Le Vernis

Long lasting color and high shine, Le Vernis Limited Edition Devine Lasting Color and Shine was enriched with shield plasticizers to protect and Methyl-Sulfoynl-Methane to promote natural nail growth. This comes in four fantastic shades(see color chart above) including a glittery metallic shade.

Le Vernis $29 at Lancome

Help! The Christmas season is almost upon us and I’m already stressed about what to get. I’m on a tight budget right now but I really want to purchase some wonderful gifts for all my fashionable friends. Do you have any savvy insight or ideas?

I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one who is already thinking about Christmas and the holidays! I say its never to early to shop for gifts, especially when you find incredible gifts at even more incredible prices. Assuming that you’re like the rest of us and have yet to get a leg up in your holiday shopping adventures, I’d say you should start a budget first. Make a list of people you want to buy gifts for and how much you’re willing to spend per person. Next, you need to decide what to get everyone on your list. If you can’t or don’t want to ask your friends and family what they want for a gift, let their personal taste and lifestyle generate ideas for you. Which celebrity fashion icon does she admire the most? What are her hobbies and passions? Ask yourself before you make any purchase, “would she really love to find this under her tree?”.

Still stumped and need some fabulous gift ideas? Here are a few things I would love to find under my tree!

Philosophy ‘oh twinkling night’ Duo, $15.00 at Nordstrom

Dooney & Bourke Shiny It Lucy Bag $195.00 at Dooney & Bourke

Vivre Silhouette Heart Cuff by Jessica Kagan Cushman $110.00 at Vivre

Have any shopping or beauty related questions for Shop In Chic? Email her at shopinchic 1983 at aol dot com.

Fashion’s Night Out is almost here! The successful worldwide  shopping event is celebrating their third year on September 8 2011,  but this year the festivities will include many online stores. If you live in New York City or one of the many U.S/Canadian cities listed, you can spend the evening shopping for the latest falls trends, indulge in makeovers, sip cocktails, take advantage of special offers, and much more. Fashion’s Night Out is going to be huge! Are you going to attend or shop online?

Obviously I cannot cover every single event or party but I will keep y’all posted on select events that I think are worth checking out. This edition is for New York City so stay tuned for FNO info in other cities and online. Of course you can also check out their official website for everything you need to know!

New York City

7 For All Mankind will feature a fun shopping event that involves drinks, treats, and their new fall denim collection. Free alterations will be available to guests who make a purchase. The event is from 6:00 pm to 11:00.

347 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10014

73 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10003

394  West Broadway New York, NY 10012

Take 5 and enjoy a little pampering at the Lali Lali Salon to indulge in beauty treatments like manicures, spray tans, makeup touchups, and more.  This salon will also offer treats like cupcakes and champagne to customers who attend the special event which lasts from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

650 Broadway 3rd Floor New York, NY 10012

Shop the new denim line at Original Penguin and receive a $40 gift card that you can use on another purchase. Enjoy music from DJ Shawn Williams and a special live performance. The event lasts from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

103 Greene Street New York, NY 10012

Calypso St. Barth will take you to paradise with their little shindig. Enjoy live music from Broadbelt Guitar Duo and peruse the racks for tropica-inspired clothing and accessories. This event lasts from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

654 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014

Here’s a special deal for Total Beauty* readers: purchase a $30 POPBeauty voucher for just $15.00.

POPBeauty is a cosmetics retail website that sells a wide variety of fabulous products in fun colors and cool packaging. If you love MAC and Urban Decay, chances are you’ll love this brand.

If you don’t know what to buy, may I make a few suggestions? First off,  POPBeauty’s Petal Jam lip balm(retail value $14.00 each) is all the rage! Its a hydrating balm that was enriched with Avocado Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Vitamin E to replenish softness while providing a hint of glossy shine. There are three lip balms to chose from including Blooming Orange, Budding Berry, and Bursting Violet.  Another favorite of mine is the Fantasy Lashes(retail value $15.00 each).  They’re perfect for anytime you really want to make a showstopping appearance or for enhancing your Halloween costume! These lashes actually come in five different styles including Clockwork(shown), Fanstasia, Wonderland, Rhapsody, and Psychedelic.  You can buy these products and more at POPBeauty.

This exclusive offer lasts for 2 days so be sure to take advantage of this special while supplies last. Vouchers good though October 31 2011. Check out Total Beauty every day for the latest trends, product reviews, and beauty deals!

*I was not compensated for this post nor did I receive a gift.

Simplicity is a beautiful thing, especially when it comes to skin care. And when I’m talking simple I mean no artificial colors or fragrance.  I really like Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser.  This face wash cleanses skin gently without harsh chemicals. It works by dissolving away dirt and leftover makeup but it also has moisturizing properties so your skin won’t feel stripped from natural oils.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser $10.00 and up at Philosophy

You can purchase Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser at Philosophy

7 Low key hairstyles for the summer from Self

How to wear a printed maxi skirt from Who What Wear

Kate and Pippa Middleton reignite a hoisery trend from NYMag

13 Beauty tips you may have never even heard of from Glamour

Take a close look at Kim Kardashian’s and Kris Humphries’ wedding invites from OMG

Make your makeup last through the summer heat from iVillage

How to get that California surfer girl look from InStyle

We’re halfway through summer and just about ready to enter the hottest part of the season. If we’re not already combating frizz, alleviating sunburn, and otherwise trying to find ways to keep our favorite cosmetics from melting, we will soon enough. Good thing there are sales on the beauty and skin care products we use on a daily basis.  Check them out now.

<p>Walgreens</p>

<p>Buy 1  select designer fragrance get 2nd 50% off.</p>

<p>Buy 1 Neutrogena cosmetic and get 2nd 50% off</p>

<p>Buy 1 Cover Girl cosmetic and get 2nd 50% off</p>

<p>Buy 1 select Clean & Clear skin care/body care product and get 2nd 50% off</p>

<p>Buy 1 Dial NutriSkin Lotion and get another 50% off</p>

<p>Save $1.00 off Australian Gold Spray Sun Care Product</p>

<p>Coupon for $10 off Crest 3d Whitestrips</p>

<p>Select Olay Regenerist skin care products on sale for $22.99 each and receive $4.00 in Register Rewards(good for your next purchase)</p>

<p>Olay ProX Clear Skin Care Kit now on sale for $39.99</p>

<p>Buy 1 John Frieda hair care product and get 2nd 50% off</p>

<p>Buy 1 Pantene hair care product and get 2nd 50% off</p>

<p>CVS/Pharmacy</p>

<p>Spend $15 or more on Cover Girl cosmetics and get $5.00 Extra Care Bucks(ECB)</p>

<p>Buy 1 Revlon cosmetic and get 2nd 50% off</p>

<p>Buy 1 Maybelline cosmetic and get 2nd 50% off</p>

<p>Spend $10 or more on Rimmel cosmetics and get $3.00 ECB</p>

<p>Buy 1 Physicans Formula cosmetic and get 3nd 50% off</p>

<p>Save 25% off  select L’Oreal Paris skin care products</p>

<p>Spend $15 or more on Clean & Clear skin care products and get $5.00 ECB</p>

<p>Score $5.00 ECB when you purchase La Roche-Posay Anthellos skin care products</p>

<p>Score $3.00 ECB when you purchase select Olay skin care products</p>

<p>Purchase 3 Garnier Fructis hair care products for $10.00/spend $15 or more and get $5.oo ECB</p>

<p>L’Oreal Paris Feria Hair Color Kits now on sale for just $7.99 each</p>

<p>Garnier Nutrisse Hair Color Kits now on sale for just $7.00 each</p>

<p>Rite Aid</p>

<p>Garner Nutrisse Hair Color Kits now on sale for $5.99 each</p>

<p>Purchase 2 Revlon ColorSilk Hair Color Kits for $6.00</p>

<p>Purchase 2 TRESemme hair care products for $7.00</p>

<p>Coupon for$2.00 off  L’Oreal Paris Healthy Look Creme Gloss Hair Color</p>

A bright and white smile is sexy. Dark, stained teeth are not. So if you’re looking for a way to brighten up your smile in between dental appointments or if you’re looking for a quick(and affordable) fix,  OTC dental whitening products may be  an option. Here are two of my favorite products that I know work.

GO SMiLE Whitening System $89.00 at Sephora

I love how this product is so easy to use! All you have to do is flip and pop it, then apply it to your teeth. And since you don’t have to brush your teeth right after the application, you can bring a few of the ampoule/tubes wherever you go.

Crest White Strips $42.50 at Walmart

This is the standard of at-home tooth whitening solutions. They’re also easy to use, just apply two dental-bleach coated strips to your teeth at least twice a day everyday or as recommended for a brighter smile that lasts for months. I love Crest White Strips because they’re effective and they last.  Try it for yourself with a free sample from Walmart.

What’s hot on the web this May? Check out the links below!

Getting married on the beach? FabSugar shows you how to find a beautiful wedding dress for sea-side nupitals.

Get a glow the healthy way. Women’s Health shares their favorite faux tanning products.

Not ready for bikini season yet? Daily Candy has get fit tips from celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson.

Total Beauty shows you runway makeup looks that the average woman will want to wear.

View the chicest looks from the Cannes Film Festival and get inspiration on Vogue’s website

iVillage lists the best SPF skincare products for your skin type.

A new look everyday! Go on a beauty challenge and play color chameleon for 30 days with BeautyRiot