November Favorites and Sales

Hi I will be posting some of my favorite deals/items of each month. Enjoy!

Favorites 

Forever 21 $19.80

Sam Edelman for AE 

Originally $39 got mine for about $16

Vince Camuto 'Dira' Bootie

Originally $158 at Nordstrom On Sale for $105

Got mine on Ebay $65 (new, but it was a floor sample) 

Target Merona Raglan Pullover Sweater

On sale for $18.74 (love it, not itchy at all!) 

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Tarte 30% off and free shipping with $40

Forever21 one day free shipping with any purchase 

Giorgio Armani and YSL Makeup Sale

GA and YSL beauty sale 20% your total purchase with PREVIEW12 coupon code

Use EBATES for 5% cash back!

Haul

First of all, if you are going to online shop this season, it only makes sense to use Ebates!
It offers great cash back and it still allows you to use a coupon code and any credit card you choose (unlike Discover card cash back) Follow my link and sign up! http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=Pgi4Ci%2F6UiFxw2FSgrPjQg%3D%3D 

Look at these great online deals. Lancome is 14% cash back O_O
http://www.ebates.com/holiday-deals.htm?entity=76.8569.77.162

Here are some things I purchased recently!

Bath and Body Works

I bought three 3-wick candles for $20! They are usually $20 each! They are 2/$20 for a limited time but actually once you buy two or more the candles are $10 each. So you don't have to get 4 for $40. I bought 3 candles and use a get $10 off when you spend $30. Woohoo! If you have not tried these candles you have to. They smell amazing and I don't know how I ever lived without them.

If you decide to go online. Got to ebates first and get 4% cash back. Remember you have to go through the ebates website to go on the site to get the 4%. Use Red20 to get 20% or Ten50 to get $10 off and free shipping with a $50 purchase.

American Eagle

40% addition off clearance. I got these for around $15 in store. Its more expensive online for some reason

Target 

$35. Beautiful. Comfortable. There is nothing I do not like about these shoes!

Urban Decay 20% Off (Including Naked products)

Hi Everyone,

Urban Decay website is giving 20% off on orders. This time Naked products are not excluded!

Happy shopping.

Free L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream

Try L’Occitane’s Shea Butter Hand Cream for FREE! I have a travel size one and it was 10 or 12 dollars, I cannot remember. I got it as a gift (it makes me cringe to spend that much on hand cream) but I have to admit it is really good stuff and I do think its worth the price.   


Starting October 1st through October 14th, go on your Facebook and click to “Like” the L’Occitane fan page to receive a free 10ML tube of the hand bag essential.

If 500,000 fans are reached from October 1st-October 14th, the Shea Butter Hand Cream will be upgraded to the 30ML size tube and you will receive a voucher for 15% off your next purchase that can be redeemed at any L’Occitane store.

Enjoy!

Urban Decay Sephora Sale

Urban Decay individual eye shadows are on sale for $6 (originally $17) at Sephora

Until Noon Today 3 Butter London for $16 (Coterie.com)

Go to Coterie.com and enter promo code VIPMEMBER before noon Today! ($25 off the $36) 

(OR THREE LACQUERS + A MATTE TOP COAT)

The color choices:

Three Butter LONDON nail lacquers plus a top coat for around $16 (4.99 for shipping)
That's quite a deal!

Hidden Wedge Sneakers Update (Isabel Marant Dupe)

Isabel Marant Sneakers seem to be mighty popular now days. They are basically trendy sneakers that have a hidden wedge. I have a similar pair from Aldo that I posted about before, but those were from many seasons ago. So yesterday when I stopped by the store I saw these! They are not cheap ($100) but perhaps one day they will be on sale and if you really craving the IM Sneaker (they ranger from $600-900) these are a good alternative. They also come in a few more colors.

Affordable Holy Grail Beauty Items

Apologizes everyone! Sorry I have been away for so long. I just got back from my one month trip to China not too long ago and once I get my act together I will be doing my first real haul!

But for right now I would like to share some of my current beauty favorites that are my holy grail must haves. These are my affordable holy grail items. I might or might not do a separate more expensive holy grail beauty products post, but I mean this blog is about finding cheap items, so I'll have to think about it. 

In general I feel very strongly that expensive eye shadows and lip products are completely not necessary. Eyeliners, face powders, blushes, toners/mists can be hit or miss with drugstore/cheap products. But in general save your money for skincare products, foundations and concealers. 

1. Boot's Nectarine Body Butter - Target $9.99

Smells so good but not overpowering. Thick and moisturizing but also absorbs very fast. If I ever buy body butter, this is it! Go to your Target and smell it!

2. Boots Botanics Organic Rosewater Toner - Drugstore.com $8.39 (Target in store, a little more expensive)

I put this in a mini spray bottle and use it after I shower, after i put on makeup, during the summer to freshen up, during the winter when there is too much dryness due to the heater, basically anytime. This is probably the one product I cannot live without. I like this better than the Jurlique rosewater because of the softer scent. I found the Jurlique scent to be too strong. Plus its wayyy cheaper and its more product. 

3. Boots Botanics Soothing Eye Makeup Remover - Drugstore.com $6.29 (Target in store, a little more expensive)

There is no need to buy expensive makeup removers. This is my favorite eye makeup remover because its cheap, natural and works just very well as department store removers. I also like the Sonia Kashuk one, but its a little more expensive, so I prefer this one. 

4. Wet n' Wild - Walking on Eggshells Trio - $3 or under at almost any drugstore. 

This is my favorite eye shadow set of all time. I love it much better than many high end products. I really do not need anything else when I travel. I love the colors, the pigmentation and the texture. EVERYTHING! I actually do not use the brown as a crease color, but just on top of my eyeliner. Everything else I use as directed. 

5. L'Oreal True Match Powder - Under $10 at most drugstores (Walmart is the cheapest)

This is my favorite powder. It is soft and easy to blend, there are tons of colors to select from, it has coverage and I actually love the sponge that comes with it. I wear it along and on top of foundation. 

Victoria Secret Free Shipping

Until tomorrow 6/11 you can get free shipping when you spend $25 or more on the VS website. Use the coupon code SHIP25

Lip Gloss and Neon Jeans

VS Makeup

Victoria Secret has creamy lipstick, pigmented eye shadows and great prices.

I recently purchased some lip glosses from VS. I believe it was buy 2 for $15 in stores for a special promotion and its $12 a piece online. I bought it in the color GLOW and INNOCENT. They both have a little shimmer in it, which is a little out of my comfort zone, but they are very fine, so it just looks like a nice shine on the lips instead of a disco ball glitter mess. GLOW is a lovely nude color and INNOCENT is a baby pink color. I did not see INNOCENT online though, perhaps its named just PINK? The picture below is obviously not the colors I purchased but just to show what the packaging looks it.

Target Jeans

I also recently purchased cropped jeans from Target for $22.99. I bought the neon pink color and the white color. What I like about these jeans is that they look like pants, if that makes any sense. Also because they are thick enough and just the right amount of a loose fit to make them look classy. The neon pink is a true neon! And the white is a pretty true white without being too flashy. The sizing is a bit odd though. I went a size up but they do stretch out a lot when you wear them and return to the original size after washing and drying. I think it was the right decision in the end to go up a size, I wanted them to look classy and not like I am a hipster teenager. I just wear a belt with it. You can dress them up with a nice flat, wedges, heels or dress them down with converses, flip flops etc. 

Online Deals

Beauty.com 20% off until May 18th

I believe it's difficult to return these items do make sure it's something you know you want. (Make sure to use ebates)

Use ebates! Limited time 13% cash back for online Beauty.com, Macy's, Nordstrom, Avon and hundreds of other stores in celebration if their 13th year in business. Click on the link and check it out!

I really would not online shop any other way. Just go through the site and get cash rebates that they will send you every quarter. But remember you have to sign into the site then click on the link to the retail website. This is often better than discover card rebates because there are no restrictions on using coupon codes.

Graphic Pencil Skirt $13.80

Sorry guys I have been busy with final exams and honestly nothing exciting has been happening. But I did see this skirt on Forever21 that I just want to share very fast.

It is not for everyone but this bold graphic style has been with a few designers. I wanna say Versace but I cannot recall right now. Anyhow. Enjoy!

Ann Taylor and Macys Friends and Family Sale

Ann Taylor and Loft 40% off on the website

CODE: familyann and familyloft

Macys 25% excluding cosmetics starts April 25th

Just ask any sales person for a coupon

Update Target Bag

So I received my online target order today, and the bag was pretty disappointing. The products are very much sample sizes and the bag itself it okay but pretty small. All in all nothing to go crazy over. I had to buy some eyeliner anyways and the Milani pencils are not available in the Target stores in my area so I had to purchase them online. So do not go purchase items just for the bag.

Target Beauty Bag Ends May 12, 2012

So a lot of people on youtube and different blogs have been talking about the Target Beauty Gift Bag. In the picture online it includes L'Oreal Magic Lumi-Primer, Simple Moisturizing Facial Wash, Neutrogena Visibly Bright Daily Facial Cleanser, Nivea Extended Moisture Daily Lotion, Pantene Nature Fusion Moisture Balance Shampoo and I think you get a Nexus hair product as well. However I have seen people receive different types of bags, I am not sure what the deal is, but hey free stuff! 

All you have to do is purchase 3 best of cosmetics, hair or skincare products.

Today I went online and purchased three best of cosmetic items. A Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eyeliner in Blackest Black and two black Milani Liquif'Eye Longwear Eyeliners.

The makeup item I go through the fastest is eyeliner, so I figure it is a good chance to stock up! I would buy items that you know you will not return.

If you do not have a Target Card I highly suggest you get one! It gives you 5% off instantly when you shop in stores or online on everything and you always get free shipping online with no minimum purchase.

I got my three items, 5% off and free shipping and my gift bag! All for about $18.

Free Gift Bag with Purchase of 3 Select Beauty Items Through May 12, 2012

Free gift bag item with purchase of 3 select beauty product items. Not valid on previous orders.  If a qualifying item in your order is returned, refund value will be reduced by the prorated amount of the free item. Offer expires 5/12/2012 at 11:59pm ET.

Forever 21 Haul

So I bought a few items from Forever21 that I ended up returning. Now I just have a fat store credit card. I was looking online and found some cute things. I do not know what I will order yet but just posted a bunch of stuff that caught my eye. These are all under $25.

Jeffrey Campbell Look at Forever21 Prices

So I know these shoes look kind of ugly at first glance. But they are actually really awesome if you pair it with the right outfit or jeans.


For Example

I saw these online at Forever21 ($34.80) but thought they would not be comfortable. I was at the Seattle downtown store and saw them and decided to try them just because I was curious. I usually wear a size 5 but the smallest size they make in these shoes are a 6. They were actually very comfortable and i think the look is in some ways more wearable than the actual Jeffrey Campbell Lita ($160) at Nordstrom or Urban
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23747264&CAWELAID=1092283222

So maybe go try them on or order it online, you can always return for store credit. I think you can return shoes, I know that you cannot return jewelry.

Forever 21 Bracelet Haul - All Around $10

$10.80

The three below are no longer available online but maybe check out your local Forever store. Good luck!

CLARISONIC ON SALE $95.20

Go to drugstore.com and enter BEAUTY20 at the check out to get a Clarisonic Mia for $95.20. Its free shipping with a purchase of $25. Plus if you use ebates they are giving 12% cash back. Not "cheap" but a great deal! I think I am getting this yellow one :)

Spring Tanks Under $20

Just some spring tanks that caught my eye. I saw the first tank in person and its pretty cute. I did not purchase it but now I actually miss it! These are all under $20. Click on the pic and it will link to the site. ENJOY!

Best Affordable/Drugstore Eyeliners

I some favorite black eyeliners and mascaras that are pretty pricey. But recently I have been trying a few different drugstore alternatives that are just as good.

My Fav High End Black Eyeliners 

$18 Too Faced Perfect Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner in Perfect Black

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P290902&om_mmc=GoogleBase&_requestid=42976&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=1345800&sbanner=us_search

$18 Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On in Perversion  

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P133707&categoryId=C10461

So both of these eyeliners are REALLY TRUE BLACK. Urban Decay's Perversion is much more black than the famous Zero. Also they both have great lasting power. I do not really use liquid eyeliner so I cannot comment on that. 

The drugstore eyeliners that are very comparable to these are....drum roll....

$9 (approx) Revlon Grow Luscious Lash Liner Onyx

Find these at target, walgreens, drugstore.com, rite aid etc

I believe they are 40% off at rite aid and buy one get one 50% off at walgreens, ulta and drugstore 

$8 (approx) NYX Slide On Pencil Liner Jet Black

http://www.amazon.com/NYX-Cosmetics-Slide-Pencil-Azure/dp/B0057WJ264

$7 (approx) Milani Liquif'Eye Metallic Eye Liner Black

http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/milani-liquif'eye-metallic-eyeliner-pencil/ID=prod6031371-product

NYX is basically sold out everywhere I looked online except amazon and ebay. But it is also sold at ULTA which I am sure will restock soon! If you have a Ulta near by they are having a NYX buy one get one 50% so maybe stop by and see if they have the product in the store.

Hope this helps!