5 Deals on Girly Goods: $5 off Ulta, Up to 51% off Nicole Miller Handbags, more

The ladies in our lives deserve lots of love, especially around this time of year. Although gift-giving can be a challenge for some guys, these four Editors' Choice deals include lovely gifts for the ladies in the form of Nicole Miller handbags, The Body Shop lotions, Dooney & Bourke totes, and more. And don't forget to check out other beauty deals and handbag deals for more goodies.

1. Nicole Miller Handbags Sale
   Vendor: JCPenney
   Discount: Up to 51% off
   Shipping: Free in-store pickup or free shipping on orders over $50 via coupon code "JCPSHIP"

   Is It Worth It?: This Editors' Choice deal shines as the first sale we've ever seen on nicole by Nicole Miller handbags at JCPenney. Clutches start at $11, of which we like the nicole by Nicole Miller Kaylee Zip Fold Wristlet in Dark Grey (pictured) or Red. It features a zip closure and wrist strap, and is $29 under the lowest total price we could find for any Nicole Miller handbag elsewhere. Make room in that bag to carry home some cash savings.

2. Ulta Coupon
   Discount: $5 off orders of $10 or more via coupon code "72831"
   Shipping: $5.95 s&h or free shipping on orders over $50
   Expires: November 17

   Is It Worth It?: Go glam this holiday season with a whole new makeup routine from Ulta. You'll even save $5 on orders of $10 or more via this Editors' Choice coupon, which is the best dollar-off discount we've seen from Ulta online this year. We're in love with the Ulta Holiday Pail Gift Set in Passionberry Vanilla (pictured) or Simply Clean for $5.50 after the discount (a low by $9). It includes a 2-oz. shower gel, 2-oz. body lotion, and gift pail. Just search for "2247514" to find it.

3. The Body Shop Sale
   Discount: 40% off via coupon code "GINGER"
   Shipping: $5.95 s&h or free shipping on orders over $50
   Expires: November 18

   Is It Worth It?: It's yet another Editors' Choice beauty deal: The Body Shop takes 40% off sitewide via coupon code "GINGER", which makes for ties our mention from a month ago as the best sitewide discount we've seen from The Body Shop this year. Why not pamper yourself with The Body Shop Cranberry Joy Hand Lotion (pictured) for $7.20 after the coupon (a low by $5)?

   Looking to spend a little more? Take $10 off The Body Shop purchases of $20 or more via coupon code "CRANBERRY", or take $40 off orders of $80 or more via coupon code "VANILLA". Note that these codes don't stack with the sitewide offer.

4. Shoebuy Sale
   Discounts: $30 off orders of $60 or more via coupon code "EMLVME30OFF60 when you checkout with V.me by Visa and a $9.99 mail-in rebate on orders of $19.99 or more
   Shipping: Free shipping

   Is It Worth It?: Let's walk you through the details of this Editors' Choice deal: For the $30 off, you need to use V.me by Visa. (Although V.me is an online payment service from Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express cards can also be used; for more info, click here.) To nab the additional a $9.99 mail-in rebate, click "Details on Rebate Instructions" in the lower left of your shopping cart. Combined, these discounts make for the largest dollar-off promotion we've seen from Shoebuy.

   We're head over heels for the Aerosoles Women's Patrole Car Boots in Zebra Black/Mink Leather (pictured), Tiger/Tan Leather, or Black Synthetic for $30 after the discounts. They're a low by $40 and are available in sizes 5 to 12, in regular or wide widths.

5. Dooney & Bourke Lambskin O-Ring Shopper
   Vendor: I Love Dooney via eBay
   Price: $149 with free shipping
   Lowest By: $11

   Is It Worth It?: Prices rarely get better than this for a high-end brand like Dooney & Bourke. This 12" x 8" x 12.5" shoulder bag features three inside pockets, a zipper closure, lambskin leather bottom, and more.

   Looking for a less expensive option? Check out the Dooney & Bourke Dillen II Mini Barrel Bag in Crimson for $66 with free shipping (a low by $42). The bag features a tassled zip closure, back wall zip pocket, side slide-in pouch, key hook, and more.

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Lou Carlozo is a dealnews contributing writer. He covers personal finance for Reuters Wealth. Prior to that he was the managing editor of WalletPop.com, and a veteran columnist at the Chicago Tribune.

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