Friday Bargain Bin: What to Do With Your Allowance This Week

I sit on my couch and watch TV, paint my nails, and browse websites’ 70%-off sections compulsively. Please buy this stuff for me, or for yourself.

Banana Republic Tunnel Waist Jacket, $69.99 (was $98)
Why is this perfect spring jacket on sale and available in every size even though the reviews are pretty good? Someone figure it out and report back.

Anastasia Highlighting Brow Kit, $20 (was $32)
The best brow stuff AND highlighter? I don’t know what else to tell you!

Starks & Nacey Remixes, Free
A sample:

Balloon Drop Earrings, $19.95 (were $28)
Like wearing Up! on your ears.

Soft Jute Baskets, $29.99–59.99 (were $39–79)
Have you ever been to a cottage that has a fireplace and you’re like, “Hmm, what is it about this place?” Well, it’s that they keep the indoor firewood and blankets and magazines in these things, remember?

Miss Me Women’s Adella Pump, $29–36 (was $57.95)
I’ve made the mistake of trying these on, realizing to my surprise that they are THE HOTTEST SHOES EVER JUST TRUST ME and then walking away without them somehow. Not this time. They arrive Monday (and there’s free shipping!). (You’re welcome, boyfriend!)

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker, $36.99 (was $90)
My dad tried to give me one of these three Christmases in a row. That’s how you know it’s a good appliance.

Crochet-Panel Linen Blend Dress by Malene Birger, $162 (was $405)
Wear that green jacket over this! In fact I think this dress, those earrings, the heels in “Camel,” and that jacket should be your next date outfit.

Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc, $7.33
I bought this wine once for TWICE that price, brought it to a pierogi-making party and it was gone in like 15 minutes. Plus it says “Cupcake” on it.

Hello Kitty Sewing Machine, $99.99 (was $130)
Get this so we can do a project next week, OK?

Jane Feltes produces the radio program “This American Life.”