Wal-Mart cheaper than Target in cosmetics

I was just reading an article about Wal-Mart and Target. The cheap store versus the hip cheap store and I thought about my own observations on cosmetics prices in both shops.

While it is undeniable that Target is a more exciting shop with better merchandise, more space and more stylish shoppers, in cosmetics Wal-Mart tends to be cheaper. I have compared many items and most of the time Wal-Mart is cheaper.

However Wal-Mart is not always the cheapest choice for cosmetics. Unfortunately Rite Aid acquired Brooks pharmacy, because when on sale a lot of cosmetics were a lot cheaper in Brooks than in most places. For example, the hair color I use, Garnier Nutrisse, it costs more than $6.00 in Target, pennies less in Wal-Mart, and with coupons, it used to cost less than $4.00 in Brooks. Now that Brooks is out, when on sale, it costs less than $5.00 in Rite Aid.

Target sells some more upscale cosmetics and the prices are the same as in department stores, even though they do not have anybody helping you. They do have sales sometimes, though.

One more thing when comparing shops is location. Not all Walmarts have the same prices; the prices change by location, and I think the same is true for Target. So my information may not be accurate in all places. If you want to save more you may want to buy in a Wal-Mart in a poorer area.

Coats for the fall and the cold

During the cold months the coats are only indispensable to keep warm, but they also are the first piece of clothes people see. For that reason it is important to have a good coat. While some people go for utilitarian coats, other make a fashion statement with them. I like to have a nice warm coat that flatters my figure. This season I have done my window-shopping and these are some of my findings:

I loved the coats that Spaniard store Zara has for this season. They are mainly inspired in the 50s and in many colors. I want to get one of each, but I know that’s is not a good idea, I think I will get a red or off-white coat to look fashionable during the season. Zara’s prices are moderate from $69 to close to $200, but most of them are low one hundred.

I also saw a great coat in Neiman Marcus it was a lot pricier than the coats in Zara at $650.00 or so. It was a classical coat that exudes quality and style. This type of coats can be used for many years and they always look fashionable.

I also saw some coats in Marshals. Even though they were from well-known designers they did not look good. The cut was not right and I am not sure about the material. In TJ Max I saw some great coats from Via Spiga and other brands, these were good and stylish coats that will flatter most figures.