The Prom is such an exciting event for teens! Make the most of your hard-earned dollars by finding bargains online for your dress or tuxedo, accessories, beauty needs and even hotels and limos.  Do your homework now to find the best bargains so you can concentrate on simply enjoying yourself at Prom time!

1. Clothing

For girls, the most important topic is the dress.  Perfect fit and style are the main requirements – but affordability is key.  Fortunately, there are many bargains to be had on the perfect prom dress online – and most shops have great customer service in case the fit is not perfect.  Some of the latest styles can be found at department stores like Nordstrom and Macy’s, but also at online boutiques, such as NewYorkDress.com, PromGirl.com, and eDressMe.com.  Ebay is also a source of great dress bargains! Coupon Cactus has these stores available for your shopping needs – along with some of the highest cash back rates available online – so you can splurge on the perfect bag and shoes to complement the gown!

For men, a tuxedo or suit is a classic option that always looks great.  Many men choose to rent a tuxedo, but some do opt to purchase one or a great suit instead.  Stores like FineTuxedos.com, Macy’s and Nordstrom carry varieties to suit every budget and offer great cash back as well, through Coupon Cactus!

2. Accessories, Shoes and Jewelry

The perfect shoes, bag and jewelry complete the prom picture.

• Shoes. Strappy sandals in a metallic hue are very popular right now and really add polish to any prom dress.  Stores like Shoes.com, Steve Madden and DesignerShoes.com all carry an extensive selection of perfect prom shoes and have very high cash back rates!
• Evening Bag/Purse.  This item is essential for cell phone, lipstick, mints and money for the night.  A great purse completes a great prom outfit.  Purses can coordinate with the dress or they can be totally different, adding elegance and glamor to the outfit.  SusanB.com, HandbagHeaven.com, and PurseBoutique.com all carry beautiful bags. Ebay is another good avenue for getting a great deal on a bag.  Finally, another option is Bag, Borrow or Steal.com, now known as Avelle.com, where designer bags can be “rented” for the evening!
• Jewelry.  The perfect earrings, necklace, bracelet and rings don’t have to be expensive to be glamorous.  Depending on the dress, a necklace or earrings might not even be necessary.  Go light on the jewelry if your gown has a lot of “bling” already.  Some stores that carry nice costume jewelry options are Bling.com, Amazon.com and SuperJeweler.com.
3. Beauty

   Doing your makeup, hair and nails yourself can save you money, instead of visiting the salon.  You can purchase great evening make-up, hair accessories, and nail polish online at Beauty.com, Soap.com, and Sephora.com.  You can save so much money with cash back and online coupons, that you’ll have plenty left over in your budget for the after-party plans!

4. After-Party: Hotels, Limos

Many prom-goers hire a limo to take the group to the event and to the after-party in style.  Deals can be had for these rentals online at LimoStars.com.  Once you decide where the after-party (or parties) will happen, a hotel reservation is a must.  Hotel reservation deals can be had online as well at Hotels.com, AccorHotels.com, and Wyndham.com.

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Aeropostale is the leader in casual apparel for 11-18 year old young adults. The Aéropostale buyers keep their fingers on the pulse of the hottest trends in apparel for the young man and young woman. You can shop the fashionable selection at Aeropostale online and get free shipping when you use the Aeropostale coupon code from Coupon Cactus.

It’s a great idea to spend some extra time together with your teen shopping online at Aeropostale.com. You can share the adventure of surfing the latest fashion trends and learn exactly what styles and colors your teen is into. Shopping together will enable you to spend some extra quality time with your son or daughter, show an interest in his/her life, share an experience that he/she enjoys, and you will get the greatest enjoyment with the extra savings from your online coupon and cash back from Coupon Cactus.

Aeropostale has everything for the young man or young woman including hoodies, t-shirts, tank tops, polos, sweaters, pants, dresses, skirts, capris, jeans, and sleepwear. Young adults who are joining the work force should visit the uniform shop at Aeropostale which is loaded with polo shirts in long and short sleeves and in a wide array of colors.

Remember; don’t check-out before you check out the exciting Aeropostale discounts from Coupon Cactus. Today, 9/30/08, is actually the last day to get 50% off hoodies at Aeropostale. In addition, we have an ongoing Free Shipping coupon and Coupon Cactus members also receive an extra 2% cash back on any purchase when they shop at Aeropostale. Enjoy the cash back and go buy your 50% off hoodies before you miss the last day of the sale!