Ms. Bargainista goes to Washington('s Pentagon City)

Today I ventured with my bargain partner in crime (BPIC) to Pentagon City. Pentagon City is an area in Virginia best known for it's large mall. However, today BPIC and I journeyed past the walls of the mall to the new Nordstrom's Rack! Upon hearing about the opening of the Rack, I was beyond excited! For those of you who don't know, Rack is Nordstrom's outlet store (a.k.a bargains, bargains, bargains!). I tried to go into this experience with no expectations because sometimes I can be easily disappointed with discount stores. However, I was very pleased with everything I saw at Rack! BPIC bought some great stuff at good prices and I also found an amazing find! I love Stila makeup but it is very expensive. I am especially a huge fan of their eyeliner (it is the best!). So I was pleased when I saw that Rack had a makeup section with Stila goodies! I snagged a makeup set which came with my favorite eyeliner, mascara and lip gloss for only $9.97! (They were all full-sized too!) This deal was unreal! The eyeliner runs for $22 at Sephora so to get it with two other things for half the price of one item was UNREAL!

Bargain-hunting can really work up my appetaite, so BPIC and I went to Noodle and Company. I had never been there before but it was GREAT (and cheap!). They have a bunch of different types of pasta dishes you can choose from and the penne and mushroom entree I got was very yummy! A small bowl (seen below) is only $4.50!

I also just want to say that the shopping area was beyond adorable! (shops, cute coffee places, noodles, when can I move in?) There were a lot of families and young professionals  out and about! There was even an ice skating rank in the middle of the shops and restaurants!

Next we headed back to the mall to get back to the metro and stopped at Forever21 (obviously!). I found a simple black turtleneck ($10) which is a great fall/winter staple. But BPIC found adorable ruby slippers! They were $8.50 and also came in gold and bronze. BPIC is super trendy so I can't wait to see what she will pair these with!

 Hope everyone had a great weekend!