tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20401185198812739512024-03-14T01:32:03.966-07:00Absolutely Fabulous in Alabamaefjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-45694807357876231052010-04-27T08:02:00.000-07:002010-04-27T08:12:18.691-07:00Macy's Online Beauty GWP's Going on Now!!!Laura Mercier online only GWP at Macy's: 5 piece set with any $75 LM purchase. Cosmetic bag, mini lipstick, mini primer, mini face polish, deluxe almond coconut scrub.<br /><br />Lancome GWP online only at Macy's: 5 piece set with any $50 Lancome purchase. Lipstick, Juicy Tube, Magnifique Parfum mini, Absolue Eye Cream, Absoluue Face Cream.<br /><br />Philosophy online only GWP at Macy's: with any $75 Philosophy purchase receive a shower gel/bubble bath/shampoo in three scents, Amazing Grace, Inner Grace, and Pure Grace.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQjF-vtitlDH-thyphenhyphenD81eGgmMAMU3sitlF4HXM6_0UJlgMlxnHWklZASVuShQkiUPSnqY5AcMC2DBXVzIPrXR-UL3kxedWd3FBqeoQPZdW6t2SgwrtBMh2H0BSmQ9KslqDpJcnGGSTKab-y/s1600/makeup.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 303px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQjF-vtitlDH-thyphenhyphenD81eGgmMAMU3sitlF4HXM6_0UJlgMlxnHWklZASVuShQkiUPSnqY5AcMC2DBXVzIPrXR-UL3kxedWd3FBqeoQPZdW6t2SgwrtBMh2H0BSmQ9KslqDpJcnGGSTKab-y/s320/makeup.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464835256553468322" border="0" /></a>efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-45002412456664193532010-04-27T07:47:00.000-07:002010-04-27T08:02:29.934-07:00Online Makeup Freebies:)Both of my loves, Sephora and Ulta, are having some additional fun freebies for online orders going on right now. At www.sephora.com, online only (quantities limited), they are offering a fragrance mini to and order placed by a Beauty Insider (you are a Beauty Insider, right???). CODE: SPRITZME. Your choices of fragrance are: Marc Jacobs Daisy, Dior J'adore, Bvlgari BLV Eau de Parfum II, and, last but not least, Clean Ultimate. We'll always take a free fragrance sample, right ladies??!!<br /><br />Here's something really exciting from Ulta! Like I said a few posts ago, they just keep throwing freebies at us with an online purchase!!! In addition to all of the other freebies and goodies going on right now (!), you can receive a free full-size ULTA brand eye shadow with any $25 online purchase! It's getting cheaper and cheaper to get Mom tons of goodies!! Not sure if you get to choose your color but the one pictured is pretty enough.<br /><br />Remember, Mother's Day is May 9th!!efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-44273335329405517962010-04-25T10:10:00.000-07:002010-04-25T10:22:42.415-07:00ULTA for Mother's Day!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAspBIk6T_IFS_Rs5XC2weuarbWSz76kGgrKl7Zt0YZ-GdhnerqqAfHRyQGmCzpbL6k_J_2PuMOlwgyV5vARwcn_IOHUKGBcbPsWkvn7L4j5Ix0hX4TCNppfLZJ1JLcqN_gGrrLA9eNwc2/s1600/2214355.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAspBIk6T_IFS_Rs5XC2weuarbWSz76kGgrKl7Zt0YZ-GdhnerqqAfHRyQGmCzpbL6k_J_2PuMOlwgyV5vARwcn_IOHUKGBcbPsWkvn7L4j5Ix0hX4TCNppfLZJ1JLcqN_gGrrLA9eNwc2/s320/2214355.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464126600060645746" border="0" /></a><br />I used to be a Sephora snob but Ulta is really growing on me. As I realize more and more that I don't have unlimited funds to spend on beauty and skincare I really appreciate the ridiculous deals that Ulta seems to be having all the time!! Here's what's going on now:<br /><br />- Free Shipping online for orders over $25, CODE 53558<br />- Buy one Get one free on all Ulta brand cosmetics, minerals, implements, and beauty tools<br />- $3.50 off any purchase of $10.00 or more, CODE 40002<br />- three free samples with every online order<br />- through May 9th, receive a free Hampton tote with any fragrance purchase of $30 or more (and really, none of us should be wearing fragrances that cost less than this...NO Brittany Spears people!)<br /><br />So use those bargains and get your Mom something fabulous for Mother's Day, May 9th...DON'T FORGET!!<br /><br />I know QVC says it all the time but if your Mom likes fragrances, Philosophy really does make some nice ones. I would assume that the Philosophy fragrances are included in the free tote promotion so why not get your Mom an Amazing Grace set, get the free tote, and load it up with buy one get one Ulta brand goodies. What about several nail polishes and every thing she would need for a mani/pedi? Toe separators, nail file, cuticle oil, clippers, foot soak, hand lotion...sounds like a sweet and thoughtful gift to me!!efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-68330343546633585452010-04-07T13:32:00.000-07:002010-04-07T13:36:27.285-07:00Savings, Savings, Savings!!!!!!I am so excited because I saved uber cash at CVS today. I needed some Zyrtec (thank you pollen) and got the CVS brand for $12.99 with $5 Extra Care Bucks back. When that receipt printed out, in addition to my $5 ECB, I had $23.50 built up that print out...SCORE!!! So I did another transaction and bought some vitamins we needed. They were buy one get one free so I bought the value size of two different kinds, 2 free = 4 giant bottles of vitamins. When I combined all my extra care bucks with the buy one get one free, I ended up getting $54 worth of vitamins for $0.74. Yes, that's right, seventy-four cents. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank CVS for their generosity:)efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-46060633036968792692010-03-27T07:44:00.000-07:002010-03-27T08:22:10.111-07:00Sephora Skincare Challange<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRJRPDehEt0UfMYyohD0ai60crORnFujKcrj68YrhOmP7o9CJPHxeGz5RqADMcRTWO-83MG1J-IKI1CRaXHRHNJkT1kdAJBv3jyMM9tinxo14qxW50pyY33oTkYYz8PURoN6_VaAsjdo8/s1600/banner_scc1.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 59px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRJRPDehEt0UfMYyohD0ai60crORnFujKcrj68YrhOmP7o9CJPHxeGz5RqADMcRTWO-83MG1J-IKI1CRaXHRHNJkT1kdAJBv3jyMM9tinxo14qxW50pyY33oTkYYz8PURoN6_VaAsjdo8/s320/banner_scc1.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453334230487013858" border="0" /></a><br />If you haven't figured it out, I am obsessed with great skin and I encourage all of you to be too! If we take care of our skin while we're younger (and we're always younger than someone!!) we will have better skin for longer and save money in the long run on all that expensive Botox and plastic surgery:)<br /><br />Sephora is now having a Skincare Challenge that looks fun, plus you get some awesome freebies and, most importantly, a great skincare regimen will be custom fit for you! Here's how it works: 1) shop skincare, 2) receive one credit for every facial skincare item you buy, 3) get a featured reward product for every four credits you earn!! Scroll down from the link on the page to see the skincare consultation.<br /><br />I'm going to do the consultation for myself, just for kicks:) 1) What is your skin type? Normal/Combination and Sensitive; 2) What are your skin concerns? I would like to clear up blemishes and even skin tone on my face. For my eyes I would like to brighten dark circles and reduce puffiness. Hmm, those are all the question they ask, not very thorough but let's see what they recommend for my regime.<br /><br />Cleansers: Kate Sommerville Gentle Daily Wash (I don't know who that is so no), Kinerase Gentle Daily Cleanser (score, Kinerase is great, Courtney Cox told me so!), DDF Sensitive Skin Cleansing Gel (whatever, DDF is fine). Considering that all my recommendations were gentle formulas, and considering what I know about gentle formulas, that they contain few ingredients so they won't irritate skin, I think I'll stick to my CeraVe Cleanser. moving on...moisturizers: AAHHH!! we skipped daily exfoliation!!! Anyway, here are the recs for me: Kate Sommerville Nourish Daily Moisturizer (KS must be sponsoring this Skincare Challenge!!), and really a bunch of other moisturizers that don't look particularly interesting or helpful. Again, I'll stick with what I use everyday...Lancome Bienfait w/SPF. They do recommend daily sun protection, a must, but I am too lazy to have more steps than necessary so I'll just get that from my moisturizer thank you very much. They offer some skincare sets which would be a great way to go if you don't have a skincare regimen at all but I don't need that. Blemish treatments...check, although, daily exfoliation can usually take care of this if you just have occasional blemishes. My eye cream recs look good except none of them contain SPF which I always want in a day eye cream (I love Shiseido for this!!). A few of my eye recs are the Murad Lighten and Brighten Eye Treatment (I've enjoyed Murad before so would consider this) and the Peter Thomas Roth Power K Eye Rescue (this s*** is $100 so it better be made of gold flakes and instantly make my entire face look just like Nicole Kidman).<br /><br />Overall opinion of the skincare consultation...great if you do not have a skincare regime or are not happy with any of your current products. I always like to get ideas on new products that might be better than what I'm using but only asking two questions about my skin makes it very difficult to customize a regime particularly for me.<br /><br />OK, now to the god stuff, the free reward. By the by, purchasing at least 3 skincare products there is basically no way you won't go over the $50 to get free shipping. Also, don't forget that you get three free tiny (crappy) samples with every online order. Also, remember that as you earn Beauty Insider Rewards Points you get nice, deluxe samples (not crappy). Wow, Sephora is giving me so much free stuff I haven't even gotten to the Skincare Challenge free reward yet!! OK, here it is. I don't know if people get different choices but here are mine: Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash 6.6 oz., Murad Active Radiance Serum, Korres Wild Rose 24 hour moisturizer SPF 6 (why bother with that SPF?), and Philosophy Hope in a Jar. I am liking these choices. I would choose the Philosophy. I have used Hope in a Jar and it's a great moisturizer and provides very gentle continuous exfoliation which is the key to it being awesome, I think. However, no SPF. That means an extra step for me and that means no go. Maybe at night though, I'll consider it.<br /><br />To continue Sephora throwing free s*** at you (it's not really s***, it's actually tremendously fun and exciting stuff!!) when you order ANYTHING put in code 10FREE at checkout and receive a Skincare Challenge Sample Bag with 10 skincare samples. Another great way to try some different products without commitment!! The only requirement is that you be a Beauty Insider, which I think should be a prerequisite for reading my blog anyway.<br /><br />Go order from Sephora now!! It's like they are paying you in free stuff to shop from them...LOVE IT!!!!!!! Thanks Sephora for making my Saturday, and my skin, a little brighter!!efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-6371163977107024772010-03-19T01:53:00.001-07:002010-03-19T02:16:27.406-07:00Best GWP's Going On Nowwww.macys.com (online only) - Laura Mercier 5 piece gift with any $75 LM purchase<br /><br />Belk and www.belk.com - Lancome GWP with any $32.50 Lancome purchase. This one is fun because you can choose between two sets of products for your gift, one focusing on skincare and the other on makeup! Which ever gift you choose you are walking away with 6 or 7 pieces...SCORE!<br /><br />Nordstrom and www.nordstrom.com - interestingly, Lancome is having a gift at two stores at once. I would hypothesize that there are not Nordstrom and Belk in the same geographic region but that just my guess. With this gift too you get to choose between two gifts with any $35 Lancome purchase. IDEA: if you need two Lancome items in the price range, why not order one from Belk and one from Nordstrom....two different free gifts!! Also, if you spend $65 you also get a three piece travel brush set!<br /><br />www.beauty.com - with any $40 Pop Beauty purchase you get a precious three drawer make-up cabinet with 12 eye shadows, 6 lip colors, and 4 cheek colors. Plus, the box is pink, I think we will all be getting this one:). In even better news from beauty.com, spend $100 and get an adorable train case filled with deluxe free samples and free shipping!!! I was going to be pissed when I figured this one out because I just spent a small fortune on Shiseido and the best I could do was order from Sephora for a few freebies. However, I also just figured out that beauty.com doesn't carry any of the products that I ordered to, whew! <br /><br />www.ecosmeticworld.com - Clinique bonus with any $21.50 Clinique purchase. Pretty standard Clinique gift but it definitely beats going to your local counter and getting no extras:) ENDS MARCH 21. Also in the Clinique world, GWP at www.boscovs.com. This one is kind of cool in that is contains two bronzing items, yum. Again, if you need two Clinique items, order one from each place for twice the fun!! This is the same bonus that Dillard's is having right now...ending the 22nd.<br /><br />Several of these are ending on the 21st or the 22nd so you better go on it!!<br /><br />Even if you don't want all of the items in your free gift I have found that these pieces can serve as deal makers on Makeup Alley!efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-78347811227757492882010-03-19T01:13:00.000-07:002010-03-19T01:43:10.641-07:00Smart(er) Makeup Shopping<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqeoTBlc6vxugOyf-5NybwTxJXpCWhdyJW2sKSF0cZjbihX5AjnHm8vn8-kRidilsLxHnTBEB2RfHWmf_RxZCiQwa7bdW0gGmPQ5s-DSdqn98Tx3XedcjR0OwVzYM7GkByumYjiH-n3cRb/s1600-h/Make+up+counter1.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqeoTBlc6vxugOyf-5NybwTxJXpCWhdyJW2sKSF0cZjbihX5AjnHm8vn8-kRidilsLxHnTBEB2RfHWmf_RxZCiQwa7bdW0gGmPQ5s-DSdqn98Tx3XedcjR0OwVzYM7GkByumYjiH-n3cRb/s320/Make+up+counter1.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450262713156147266" border="0" /></a><br />In these difficult economic times (I had to use that phrase!) we all have to be smarter about our money. I've heard it said that cosmetics is one thing that is not hurt too badly during a recession but I beg to differ. Yes, people can go buy an item or two of prestige or what seems like only a few dollars but my hypothesis is that people instead go buy more items for the same amount of money at the drugstore (gasp!). I recently read on Yahoo in an article about saving money that a great way to do so is to use drugstore cosmetics. The article said that most of it is made in the same factories with the same ingredients as prestige brands, implying that it is the same thing. Well, here's a news flash for you, it's not! Let's take the example of Lancome and L'Oreal. Does the L'oreal own Lancome? Yes. Do they share product information? Yes Do they share certain common ingredients? Yes. Are you paying twice as much at the department store for Lancome when you could be getting the same thing at CVS for mere pennies? NO!<br /><br />Here's why...drugstore brand makeup is much less pigmented meaning you need more of it to get the same-ish look. You're using more, no savings there plus, if you are using say, more eye shadow, it is more likely to crease and look nasty, so just don't do it. Secondly, re: skincare...yes, drugstore brands can claim this or that fancy sounding ingredient all they want but the fact is that it is cheaper because there is less of the active ingredient(s) in it. You really are paying for what you get. Just like with the eye shadow, you will have to use more to get the same-ish effect and, with skincare, it will take MUCH longer to see results and the results will, most likely, be more subtle than if you were paying for a prestige brand. I'm not going in to the $300 moisturizer v. the $70 prestige one, you can decide what you can afford yourself:)<br /><br />Even though that section of the article was clearly hallucinatory, there was another suggestion that was great. I made it on here (kind of) months ago. Makeup swaps!!! The article I was reading suggested setting up a makeup swap with your friends to trade. But why trade with five or six people when you could trade with thousands of friends (read: complete strangers) on a site like www.makeupalley.com? I have been trading on MUA for several months now and it has been a blast. I really should add up the $ of everything I've swapped for but that just probably isn't going to happen:) Here are a few of the things I've gotten though (all for the price of postage - cheap - and while getting rid of crap I don't use or want): Brand new - Diorshow mascara, NARS lip glosses (3), Clinique Lip Pencil, Stila Lipglaze, Stila eyeshadow palette, Frederick Fekkai Smoothing Cream, Redken Overnight Treat, and Clarins Body Scrub; and slightly used (but I cleaned and sanitized the hell out of them): five or six fragrances I wanted to try, MAC lip pencils, Benefit blushes, Chanel lip liner, and Shiseido White Lucent Cream. And those are just the things I'm thinking of off the top of my head!! Try it!!<br /><br />Another smart makeup shopping tip that I also think is fun is to remember that the best deal on your prestige cosmetics is usually not going to be at your local department store. Prestige brands rotate their GWP's across the country and higher end stores (Saks, Bergdorff Goodman) have nicer GWP's with more items worth more $ than lower end retailers (Belk). Considering this, most of the time, some national retailer is going to be having a GWP on the major prestige brands. If you are in the market for a Estee Lauder moisturizer, spend two minutes online and google "Estee Lauder free gift" or "Estee Lauder bonus." You'll quickly see which stores are having GWP's and what they are. If I used EL, which I don't, and saw that Neiman Marcus was having a GWP and my store wasn't, obviously it is a better deal for me to order my items from NM online. #1 I get the GWP, #2 since there isn't a NM in AL I get no tax, #3 most department store retailers have free shipping offers if you spend a certain amount going on almost all of the time and, if not, if you're getting out of tax you're probably doing better if at least not breaking even.<br /><br />If you can't find a GWP, which I know is v. disappointing, most of the time, depending on how much you're spending, you will come out better shopping online at www.beauty.com, www.sephora.com, or www.ulta.com. All of these sites give free samples with every order and also have GWP-ish items for different brands almost all the time. Free shipping over $50 usually and, if there isn't a store in your state, you get no tax as well. So, if I want to buy the Benefit Laugh With Me LeeLee fragrance and the Smashbox blush in Sugarbomb (which it just so happens I do) and I can't find a GWP online, I am going to come out much better ordering those items from Sephora, where at least I will get three free samples (and add to my frequent spenders account that you can redeem for free products) than going to the local department store and picking them up.efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-34007778247496810952010-03-06T09:43:00.000-08:002010-03-06T10:13:13.098-08:00Low (er) Carb Diet<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUZyhJ4iAJe8zNa8jMTy9kDdlaNRo_Clr38841Ue0Snzd4CiYxtNDQoBKA1QV_LqWvw7WqDCJVR3uj5QSHZp8V0L74e-pXDwjJL8lUjj1jLgIPLw9og4PEBYJRp_Bz1v6PDOJ-6Bw-eh3h/s1600-h/salad.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUZyhJ4iAJe8zNa8jMTy9kDdlaNRo_Clr38841Ue0Snzd4CiYxtNDQoBKA1QV_LqWvw7WqDCJVR3uj5QSHZp8V0L74e-pXDwjJL8lUjj1jLgIPLw9og4PEBYJRp_Bz1v6PDOJ-6Bw-eh3h/s200/salad.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445585414207878514" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN7rB-9N01AeGv__zokJkmgRDYiIGLeZs2l7KY7ttqJL9-ECeT3G8O69zpSXkcZdIlzDIK_25NWaDGvhiMQRoiIfBmcjPuGNakHAcj1jPGTKhUzj-602Jyuh-9y3i-5LSVfW3sn8-LUcsf/s1600-h/no_carbs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN7rB-9N01AeGv__zokJkmgRDYiIGLeZs2l7KY7ttqJL9-ECeT3G8O69zpSXkcZdIlzDIK_25NWaDGvhiMQRoiIfBmcjPuGNakHAcj1jPGTKhUzj-602Jyuh-9y3i-5LSVfW3sn8-LUcsf/s400/no_carbs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445585315216034210" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This past week I have embarked on a lower carb diet (thanks Meagan!). I have previously done Atkin's and South Beach hardcore and lost tons of weight and thought they were so much easier than Weight Watcher's (I don't have time for all that counting mess!). FYI...I have been continuously thinking about my weight for the last, um, at least two decades, so this is not some new thought process going on here.<br /><br />While having lunch with a friend she was mentioning another friend who did low carb 6 days a week then chose one day to eat whatever the crap they wanted. This really clicked with me and reminded me how well low carb eating had done for me in the past so I got right on it. For those of you familiar, I am doing a version (my own) of South Beach Phase 2. I can't do that hard core stuff anymore, it's frankly a giant pain in my a**. I hear that over time the 7th day binge subsides but today it's going strong and the three delicious carb-laden muffins I ate in under 2 minutes were ever so satisfying!!!<br /><br />I'll update as this process goes on and is a resounding, overwhelming success!!! Hmmm, that's strange, where did the other half of that cake go?efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-19785027460645464902010-02-23T17:21:00.000-08:002010-02-23T17:33:46.985-08:00J. Crew Online Knits Sale<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikoD7wlG2SV_q6Q8Ijrpfq0647bqpT3aNOuWb6_76YhN7d_l7g-mTwvePi5ohnh8tpuXmZtpoIm5lMi9GwiGmB_9mwcxlwHtf3zlYliXyJ8TOtSwWie_Amo2-cTYoLgiea0nrmo4YMwd4Y/s1600-h/erez2.htm"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikoD7wlG2SV_q6Q8Ijrpfq0647bqpT3aNOuWb6_76YhN7d_l7g-mTwvePi5ohnh8tpuXmZtpoIm5lMi9GwiGmB_9mwcxlwHtf3zlYliXyJ8TOtSwWie_Amo2-cTYoLgiea0nrmo4YMwd4Y/s200/erez2.htm" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441617036479694162" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0m4q1kLwl9rr96cXXzP80TAXkZXH0bGFvuMLylrhoR44xUH707XYz4ICkNEGL3LSUCx1m5dEAsrWd7H6UJ_cm2SBLcfGogz0mv2g_Lam-iuPzr2O2iiKtIlUVXAr2UZVXezLaAgFEQMCk/s1600-h/erez.htm"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0m4q1kLwl9rr96cXXzP80TAXkZXH0bGFvuMLylrhoR44xUH707XYz4ICkNEGL3LSUCx1m5dEAsrWd7H6UJ_cm2SBLcfGogz0mv2g_Lam-iuPzr2O2iiKtIlUVXAr2UZVXezLaAgFEQMCk/s200/erez.htm" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441616895654577554" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Three days only, online only...J Crew fabulous knits sale!! 20% off all knits and tees.<br /><br />Not anything too exciting but a few cute things with some well-placed ruffles. Some great deals on basic tees and tanks starting at $14.40. Loving that knit dresses and leggings are included too, thanks J Crew!<br /><br />Good way to get a jump start on some summer looks. I might get a few of these and wear them under sweaters and cardigans just as a reminder that it will get warmer...eventually.<br /><br />Disclaimer: I need to put it out there that I can not support the shorts that some of these tops are pictured with. Little known fact that shorts were invented by the Devil and it is impossible for them to look good on anyone. Disclaimer on my disclaimer: shorts have the possibility of not being insanely horrible if they are formal, made or satin, and worn with expensive stilettos.efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-77462825107381859762010-02-20T09:21:00.000-08:002010-02-20T09:32:46.921-08:00Absolutely Fabulous New Products!!!Oh how I love new makeup products, especially ones that I am fairly certain will revolutionize my entire existence like these three new wonders!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinznVQQXCkBtEVlstO500I_ECi0J1Ak6CUj2FfCEnS4THSGUqclDG7LA0crrwtYT5aWg1n-_4JVc3AGjnku8LESDgz6iLROB7RvZIB0yy90Xee8kWBBSHGBtN3D-sugbKdNSff1BtmeIGS/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinznVQQXCkBtEVlstO500I_ECi0J1Ak6CUj2FfCEnS4THSGUqclDG7LA0crrwtYT5aWg1n-_4JVc3AGjnku8LESDgz6iLROB7RvZIB0yy90Xee8kWBBSHGBtN3D-sugbKdNSff1BtmeIGS/s200/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440379540979916114" border="0" /></a><br />#1. Clinique All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage; repackaging of All About Eyes (love it anyway) with a "unique cooling rollerball tip." I'm a little confused as to why this is unique considering that stupid drugstore brand Garnier has been advertising the crap out of their rollerball eye cream but I am nonetheless excited about this. First, I have touching my makeup and skincare, I am fairly certain that does nothing but spread germs so I like the concept of the rollerball. Secondly, it looks cool and I will try anything new just for the sake of it being new, let's be honest here.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_T-MsaPuN9J6PfcVHHVt5jdeCOKpO_9hcj2T3uTmGtQXxgDtDvUGIapHFynZyuBrolT9cIrJBY9Bg6gMAt4_ev-_GOpI-MhXjFEAAcmtUrM1C5U7N2sLTaOk72TsXMDLQUNA1fW5wxw3/s1600-h/7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 165px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_T-MsaPuN9J6PfcVHHVt5jdeCOKpO_9hcj2T3uTmGtQXxgDtDvUGIapHFynZyuBrolT9cIrJBY9Bg6gMAt4_ev-_GOpI-MhXjFEAAcmtUrM1C5U7N2sLTaOk72TsXMDLQUNA1fW5wxw3/s200/7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440379639037134802" border="0" /></a><br />#2. NARS Orgasm Illuminator; my favorite blush ever revamped into a liquid version highlighter! The company says it can be used "over the face" (don't understand that at all, wouldn't your entire face be glowing peachy/gold) or as a highlighter. I will definitely be using this as a cream/liquid blush along with my Urban Decay highlighter...with these two in combination, I might just have the perfect face!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9HuhKAeDOzDiPIXkuZ8s0Rw7uT6U6L6xgc13SBIeT7LVZEJfGH3jkIrZow88RTMRbzsXSJNece8FcwTGiSUH84T4waCibWmVK6SjCpGliVuLpjSbTGrv9sGMx3v1GvoNjmMtLyBMVd48O/s1600-h/8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9HuhKAeDOzDiPIXkuZ8s0Rw7uT6U6L6xgc13SBIeT7LVZEJfGH3jkIrZow88RTMRbzsXSJNece8FcwTGiSUH84T4waCibWmVK6SjCpGliVuLpjSbTGrv9sGMx3v1GvoNjmMtLyBMVd48O/s200/8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440379714363542578" border="0" /></a><br />#3. Benefit Stay Don't Stray; best idea ever...not only is it an eyeshadow base but also a concealer base so you can slap this all the way around your eye and not have to worry about your shadow or under eye concealer running away during the day. Can't wait to try this...I think this is really very innovative (that's my excuse to spend $ on it...you might want to try that excuse, it seems to work well for me:)efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-86754948251274848982010-02-20T09:05:00.000-08:002010-02-20T09:18:03.530-08:00Potero Luxery ShoesIf you've been reading my blog you know that I love, love, love www.proteroluxery.com. I am exploring their shoe selection currently and getting a little too excited about it all. If you want to shop here though, shop fast, one of each and, at the ridiculous discounts, they go fast.<br /><br />Some of my favorites right now:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ-mtc0yxDMcm6fdxl5QY7rkShREUIlfxtZQa-Zf7Kcpt5PGo7OIkt3VBxSg9mM05x1B_1TIgT7u3E2rKhQ_TVzmcHJgtbm_Krm1zlo4-AZOONQs1lxSHzte4i_PbQeGo0_5UC5YgGI6kv/s1600-h/11587-5--christian-loubtoutin-bronze-metallic-leather-scissor-girl-peeptoe-pumps-sz39.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ-mtc0yxDMcm6fdxl5QY7rkShREUIlfxtZQa-Zf7Kcpt5PGo7OIkt3VBxSg9mM05x1B_1TIgT7u3E2rKhQ_TVzmcHJgtbm_Krm1zlo4-AZOONQs1lxSHzte4i_PbQeGo0_5UC5YgGI6kv/s320/11587-5--christian-loubtoutin-bronze-metallic-leather-scissor-girl-peeptoe-pumps-sz39.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440375753061955618" border="0" /></a><br />Christian Louboutin Bronze Metallic Leather Scissor Girl, platform base, almost a bootie type peep-toe, gorgeous color. I would wear these every day, including while vacuuming and cleaning toilets. $493/45% off!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJjBCdWYIYs6HcD6DSDjqAhlYTVYh8Lw7FLsFw5Nj4xDyjmynWCGrzbzlbuzdGUA758Iu3gQLgUqs3-EC3XCBV3peQ4UDVBkVnDJWgt_KwoC6yNny9TrPAN8LnJ-IAl_eJ-aUOimbKXfk/s1600-h/11587-3--christian-louboutin-raspberry-patent-leather-slingbacks-sz-39.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJjBCdWYIYs6HcD6DSDjqAhlYTVYh8Lw7FLsFw5Nj4xDyjmynWCGrzbzlbuzdGUA758Iu3gQLgUqs3-EC3XCBV3peQ4UDVBkVnDJWgt_KwoC6yNny9TrPAN8LnJ-IAl_eJ-aUOimbKXfk/s320/11587-3--christian-louboutin-raspberry-patent-leather-slingbacks-sz-39.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440375650203834546" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Christian Louboutin Raspberry Patent Leather Slingbacks, platform base, classic/perfect slingbacks. $438/45% off!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm7RcU5y4YFVM2qbTjz0gfO_U0vGtghnirPugQP94R8HB04dRpequCQOSPExB2pwf6_i3mdYSH5N0BNs35seEQvIiJj7dwv83Lm1cCE7zTYoB2lxiLcr7gw9CJme84kq8rb5dyfqnrhRG8/s1600-h/11052-14--prada-brown-satin-camel-leather-cap-toe-ballet-flats-sz-38.5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm7RcU5y4YFVM2qbTjz0gfO_U0vGtghnirPugQP94R8HB04dRpequCQOSPExB2pwf6_i3mdYSH5N0BNs35seEQvIiJj7dwv83Lm1cCE7zTYoB2lxiLcr7gw9CJme84kq8rb5dyfqnrhRG8/s320/11052-14--prada-brown-satin-camel-leather-cap-toe-ballet-flats-sz-38.5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440375556176924994" border="0" /></a><br />Prada Brown Satin & Camel Leather Cap Toe Ballet Flats, I'm not usually a fan of Prada shoes (gasp!) but I adore these. #1, give me a satin ballet flat any day and a well constructed one at that, top it with a camel colored cap toe and bow and you have, pretty much, the perfect ballet flat...thank you Prada, I appreciate you:) $237/55% off!<br /><br />Please remember everyone, just because it's expensive does not make it cute...shop wisely! (ex: everyone with the last name Olsen...money does not buy class people!) Also, just an aside, I really hope J.Lo hasn't trashed up Louboutins too much with that ridiculous song.efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-23962822587987725912010-02-20T08:48:00.000-08:002010-02-20T08:57:38.795-08:00Williams Sonoma Home<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kDmcV5CDR5_6TZ9ZULFYNvBi1pA44XwwmsD5GsUY-4XNCChZUINxGb_ACpNx-3HfwdiMo4tGGJfDicdV1miY-zirkM4SLm71Q7r7RZBa6IlATJBno-tJF9ELc60iPcS70kjo1AoUcmPe/s1600-h/img43m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kDmcV5CDR5_6TZ9ZULFYNvBi1pA44XwwmsD5GsUY-4XNCChZUINxGb_ACpNx-3HfwdiMo4tGGJfDicdV1miY-zirkM4SLm71Q7r7RZBa6IlATJBno-tJF9ELc60iPcS70kjo1AoUcmPe/s320/img43m.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440370829111374338" border="0" /></a><br />I didn't even know this existed and I am so excited...I love it!!! WS already makes my kitchen very happy and now it can expand the happiness to the rest of the house, thanks WS!<br /><br />Right now you can enter for a $500 gift card (but no one else do this because I want to win:). Maybe I shouldn't have told you that, hmmm. Anyway, I am drooling over several items at WS Home right now. They have some amazing bedding. Continuing my obsession with all things monogrammed, there are some beautiful monogrammed bedding sets. I just know that all of Carrie's and Big's sheets in their giant new apartment are monogrammed! Be still my heart, some are even on sale! My current favorite, the foliage bedding (monogramed of course) is currently on sale for $35-$225. I admit I do usually buy sheets in sets because they are so much cheaper but if I was wanting to blow a little money, these would definitely be in contention.<br /><br />Considering that Pottery Barn and WS are the same company I do question the differences between their products. I suspect there aren't any differences but I don't care. More places to shop is always a good thing in my book!efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-67618496812176343442010-02-17T13:57:00.000-08:002010-02-17T14:05:53.946-08:00Lancome.com Sweet Free Giftwww.lancome-USA.com is having a free gift (hence my wildly creative title:). Free shipping and free gift with any purchase over $50. Enter code MICHELLEPHAN at checkout. The gift includes a beautiful lipstick in Pale Lip, Black Definicils Mascara (who can ever have enough of this?), Sun Bronzing Powder, and Bi-Facil Eye makeup remover (I can have more than enough of this considering it's in every gift and I don't use it). Oh how I love free gifts!<br /><br />Some Lancome staples that I love are Definicils mascara in Black (TRY IT!) and the Cils Booster (white lash conditioner that you put on before mascara that makes such a difference, promise), Blush in Sparkling Pink Pool and Shimmer Mocha Havana, Effacernes Waterproof Undereye Concealer, and Juicy Tubes. I like their eye shadows too but not more than other prestige brands like Chanel and Dior. I hate, hate, hate most of their fragrances. They swear they are not "stronger" than other brands but I swear you put one spray of any of them on and you will not only have a headache within the hour but will be knocking people over with your overwhelming scent immediately upon application. I kind of like Miracle if I spray and walk and Hypnose doesn't make me want to puke but the others are disgusting. <br /><br />So, if you are wanting some makeup happies, head on over to Lancome and pick up some fun along with a free gift:)efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-41865932494207078982010-02-17T11:45:00.001-08:002010-02-17T12:01:47.683-08:00Burberry New Spring Accessories<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4TYR5Efu4k2-QkFowjvIxxrzDU1D5Ci8X-FsdhKv15oZMk-G2jKunBDHBw5XW1IR1O4o4IZfx6j265_fEWT2LrStW-HOIKUjcgkDPMugJ2pG67H4-YDJ3QIAyzBw2sk12KhpcAKYqvUV/s1600-h/NMX0GLT_mn.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4TYR5Efu4k2-QkFowjvIxxrzDU1D5Ci8X-FsdhKv15oZMk-G2jKunBDHBw5XW1IR1O4o4IZfx6j265_fEWT2LrStW-HOIKUjcgkDPMugJ2pG67H4-YDJ3QIAyzBw2sk12KhpcAKYqvUV/s200/NMX0GLT_mn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439303872290649410" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlO4XNbVtwVDRs0HPabSA1kII4EpLsacEZvTrZV1_X_UP2ylxeyjGeJafTCqb_4XMuaYvTyEa7ERZIH0lSpCi3UQ-qFzZXI53fsGrwSj722W0bcGHPW0WbQGnJ3-pHg6rXKKnnT6-Ou5mM/s1600-h/NMY0DZF_mn.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlO4XNbVtwVDRs0HPabSA1kII4EpLsacEZvTrZV1_X_UP2ylxeyjGeJafTCqb_4XMuaYvTyEa7ERZIH0lSpCi3UQ-qFzZXI53fsGrwSj722W0bcGHPW0WbQGnJ3-pHg6rXKKnnT6-Ou5mM/s200/NMY0DZF_mn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439304091684939970" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMf1ZfBRkjf12Xs0CZeAWWIZZtcOfDk03CMDIHXJoeb5HWT9q1Ik02-GIDMdHOm8377KcQGvJgxMkCJv-kGN9DEXvXVKmPqm5lFqxcBrT44XJaX9CVJJAu_Yf83kmisjkZVtIoP56gosFB/s1600-h/NMV0FC2_mn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMf1ZfBRkjf12Xs0CZeAWWIZZtcOfDk03CMDIHXJoeb5HWT9q1Ik02-GIDMdHOm8377KcQGvJgxMkCJv-kGN9DEXvXVKmPqm5lFqxcBrT44XJaX9CVJJAu_Yf83kmisjkZVtIoP56gosFB/s200/NMV0FC2_mn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439303101897125570" border="0" /></a><br />These obviously fall under the category of fabulous (and in the category of things I can't afford, but this is my blog and in my own blog world I can afford anything!!). Amazing shoes, new handbags, and the most amazing cuffs I have ever seen (pink cuff!!!!). A little aside...I so enjoy the fact that Burberry loves pink as much as I do. I am going to include lots of pictures here because Burberry speaks louder than words, again, obviously. www.neimanmarcus.com<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirB5W9MS_hZ5ctSBG2CXA8F2sI7D1hP6_GotlDMxi2X8WF3ZwpWsXhyphenhyphenjixcT2l421CSIeLTPw9YeMqfZqpVXViTaUCOYYY3n_49mF9lqir4H-aJVsIssbHn63-BCWSTxIM6xr5mWXCqXR_/s1600-h/NMY0DZC_mn.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirB5W9MS_hZ5ctSBG2CXA8F2sI7D1hP6_GotlDMxi2X8WF3ZwpWsXhyphenhyphenjixcT2l421CSIeLTPw9YeMqfZqpVXViTaUCOYYY3n_49mF9lqir4H-aJVsIssbHn63-BCWSTxIM6xr5mWXCqXR_/s200/NMY0DZC_mn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439304024269186482" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjidNUwP320Q2K1oFgkiHG3YFRaP3Hoi6tFxI1a9hAMNzUKDSPeiz15Bd7VLgdHg_eiV96tEhoSj86XX6G1UYHBvJ5D52eWHCLQQitcbJXfhEEpdz7JGdC-yRI0NSvpyYiTsasEBxyPF7ay/s1600-h/NMV0FCJ_mn.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjidNUwP320Q2K1oFgkiHG3YFRaP3Hoi6tFxI1a9hAMNzUKDSPeiz15Bd7VLgdHg_eiV96tEhoSj86XX6G1UYHBvJ5D52eWHCLQQitcbJXfhEEpdz7JGdC-yRI0NSvpyYiTsasEBxyPF7ay/s200/NMV0FCJ_mn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439303202367338050" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nPu47SwnKaC_z-OLQeVgikvS6Atp5J5004KTOXy5EUkPKTBVO4Mrgld8zXhneUcwbbQXlJH_kVInfJYbFzKpbsrOPpE0Rne1bnvIyZmhr6UqOLi50Yut3X2KqZiwwMqBsjsbnXnURp_H/s1600-h/NMX0GLX_mn.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nPu47SwnKaC_z-OLQeVgikvS6Atp5J5004KTOXy5EUkPKTBVO4Mrgld8zXhneUcwbbQXlJH_kVInfJYbFzKpbsrOPpE0Rne1bnvIyZmhr6UqOLi50Yut3X2KqZiwwMqBsjsbnXnURp_H/s200/NMX0GLX_mn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439303938611789090" border="0" /></a>efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-16955765776064779632010-02-16T16:51:00.000-08:002010-02-16T17:12:28.434-08:00Cashmere Sale!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj2LpilDwp6HQgo0mam7xZuYV1_5aZVkncr3EHhAJr2Q_ybubcPTeLgNbdP-c7SoKW2ogJhcrRh-4IxFKun-tC4fT76oc-XYtKjJze9DsmmAvpIX93wuAaynWRDTCSKoYEA3Jz15rzGUp/s1600-h/NMT27M9_mt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj2LpilDwp6HQgo0mam7xZuYV1_5aZVkncr3EHhAJr2Q_ybubcPTeLgNbdP-c7SoKW2ogJhcrRh-4IxFKun-tC4fT76oc-XYtKjJze9DsmmAvpIX93wuAaynWRDTCSKoYEA3Jz15rzGUp/s200/NMT27M9_mt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439013164717705426" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM52NFPwy7xfnvUyb12UpU4HOhbJqfh54o_Fwq89iwNbwa2tE_HkiLd0szprR4dkBfdT87mL_pDgo_L6im7WhWbI3QfnFiYNFWQlmKia4VMRcchsWVi6qHTU33AsSY280D72f28SPLeGhe/s1600-h/NMT27LZ_mt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM52NFPwy7xfnvUyb12UpU4HOhbJqfh54o_Fwq89iwNbwa2tE_HkiLd0szprR4dkBfdT87mL_pDgo_L6im7WhWbI3QfnFiYNFWQlmKia4VMRcchsWVi6qHTU33AsSY280D72f28SPLeGhe/s200/NMT27LZ_mt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439013489817410434" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Neiman Marcus is having a Cashmere sale...hurrah!! Up to 70% off and free shipping with a purchase of $200 (code: FEBSHIP) This is one of the first end of season sales that I have seen and I'm so excited. Cashmere is timeless and classic (is that the same thing?) so I always think it's a good investment and, at up to 70% off, INVEST!! There are a lot of great basics available in this sale and some really cute trendy pieces that we all could still get tons of wear out of, what with all the snow this season:)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGlobffSEhYOyehu1KB-W1G1HTUoJYcqHgn6gD_FGlvooNiWn0XeRh4H5s9F3iwogjGWUJmPNnq_6AEQJ_hsoIrl4GtwhNClClgUDpHw0ZcA1_olkXDIydMwQIyI8gV8Ha2hTiGbnY-zGi/s1600-h/NMT2G9X_mt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGlobffSEhYOyehu1KB-W1G1HTUoJYcqHgn6gD_FGlvooNiWn0XeRh4H5s9F3iwogjGWUJmPNnq_6AEQJ_hsoIrl4GtwhNClClgUDpHw0ZcA1_olkXDIydMwQIyI8gV8Ha2hTiGbnY-zGi/s200/NMT2G9X_mt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439013000987313618" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOSHR9ShInFuuL5rNzd5EUxsSFBGQrEzC8sIZxWsVJ_VMePE5BT4I_lKVG9pwQXvN2srY2I9XAkTsnCS0KRIByQvrc60L4SppLqfCr7_gLYz0D_0WLQREKzBaQSXV92ugOgEq_vliwiZ1r/s1600-h/NMT27NH_mt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOSHR9ShInFuuL5rNzd5EUxsSFBGQrEzC8sIZxWsVJ_VMePE5BT4I_lKVG9pwQXvN2srY2I9XAkTsnCS0KRIByQvrc60L4SppLqfCr7_gLYz0D_0WLQREKzBaQSXV92ugOgEq_vliwiZ1r/s200/NMT27NH_mt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439013245150689714" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A few pieces I'm loving: Bow-front cashmere top (was $295, now $88), Scoop Neck Cardigan (was $400, now $120), Beaded Cashmere Shift Dress (was $335, now $195), Pleated Collar Cardigan (was $395, now $118)!!efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-36716786437397027192010-02-15T19:20:00.000-08:002010-02-15T19:35:39.119-08:00My Latest Obsession<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-aH13yrBYlNW-6KIxQC_DMlCsMmmQEC_nvdRrtlydrrL5IkFaTVnlM3prCcbIiBEkzQ7lR3DpZmwB9VIsNdHEJD1ZG7je1hyphenhyphen5ChKtD-IhF7ljpAhxtoIylRtD1nF1s4fdmDYo4t_IN7LD/s1600-h/971468-p-DETAILED.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-aH13yrBYlNW-6KIxQC_DMlCsMmmQEC_nvdRrtlydrrL5IkFaTVnlM3prCcbIiBEkzQ7lR3DpZmwB9VIsNdHEJD1ZG7je1hyphenhyphen5ChKtD-IhF7ljpAhxtoIylRtD1nF1s4fdmDYo4t_IN7LD/s200/971468-p-DETAILED.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438679772037849922" border="0" /></a><br />This changes on a minute to minute basis, but currently my obsession is with Hunter rain boots. I must own these, my feet need them...my feet must stay dry!! The gray ones make me drool. It's hard to put my finger on why I adore these so much, the adorable label is one reason and I love that they are taller than most wellies. They come to just below the knee/maybe upper mid-calf. They are just so beautiful! Now, I understand that some of you might think rain boots are stupid. Well, I think Uggs are stupid so we will just have to agree to disagree on this one. So that we're all clear, I am not advocating the short boot (gross) but the original. I don't want anyone to order the short boots, hate them, and think I told you to do it! I love, love, love the beige and also the gray. Let me paint you a picture: rainy day, Hunter rain boots in beige, khaki Burberry trench, Burberry novacheck scarf and umbrella to match. Maybe throw in a Tod's camel tote or, if we're really thinking big time here, an Hermes Birkin. Best rainy day ever!efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-89613679074317764652010-02-15T17:30:00.000-08:002010-02-15T17:56:12.734-08:00Computers for Girls!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEqjgwt9W3suV7OD9aISoEWbwIWHxH62ZA1kA2fKe2clzTSwGdtfzOZ2SFwF-C6Ku2MPrBB2WY9ZQ-vdbR0NgTuK-QHmPQxv_XqyTvaf69TIi5GkoDaWa3GyzxYJlN-YeMRxAjmwVQfFbq/s1600-h/41HUKUh5CnL._AA280_.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEqjgwt9W3suV7OD9aISoEWbwIWHxH62ZA1kA2fKe2clzTSwGdtfzOZ2SFwF-C6Ku2MPrBB2WY9ZQ-vdbR0NgTuK-QHmPQxv_XqyTvaf69TIi5GkoDaWa3GyzxYJlN-YeMRxAjmwVQfFbq/s200/41HUKUh5CnL._AA280_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438653944362008210" border="0" /></a><br />Finally, our computers don't have to look like boy computers! Why has this taken so long to occur to computer makers? I think they have been ignoring a huge market...I would drop more money on a laptop that was cute than an ugly one...definitely. But I guess Steve Jobs and Bill Gates don't have much experience with the fairer sex.<br /><br />Vivienne Tam and HP are launching a Mini notebook that is champagne colored with butterflies! Thank you! Carrie Bradshaw would definitely be getting one of these for writing "Sex and the City." Big would buy it for her, obviously. Tam is calling them a "digital clutch," how cute is that?! I want one just because its called that!! See, cute = money spent! Ready for even more cute?? The enter key has the Chinese symbol for double-happiness character on it...how peaceful and, also, the greatest idea of all time. Another version is deep plum color with gorgeous flowers, tummy! www.hpdirect.com, $599.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-28MYrNZBfEv3PCRLtV1CE98N5LeppJqUN7lKK2ZS_COnjldRVQxE8OYvo0eBzjktZaV8S3kUnrLnaAUXGBVmyARQxl2cOC3WTQhUIMEOtt8K9agtxnEUNgB_IlhvtvB21n2rA1Xk3LB/s1600-h/opi-back-dell-03_103x88.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 103px; height: 87px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-28MYrNZBfEv3PCRLtV1CE98N5LeppJqUN7lKK2ZS_COnjldRVQxE8OYvo0eBzjktZaV8S3kUnrLnaAUXGBVmyARQxl2cOC3WTQhUIMEOtt8K9agtxnEUNgB_IlhvtvB21n2rA1Xk3LB/s200/opi-back-dell-03_103x88.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438654071331543810" border="0" /></a><br />I have an idea, let's combine nail polish and laptops. Oh wait, that's not my idea, it's OPI and Dell's. I think it's a good one. It's no Vivienne Tam but still cutie. You can match your nail polish to your computer...seriously. The "Hong Kong" case colors are available on three Dell laptop models. Oh, how I love OPI color names! A few of the case colors are Red My Fortune Cookie (redish), Dim Sum Plum (purpleish), Hot and Spicy (yellowish), Jade is the New Black (greenish), Suzi Says Feng Shui (blueish), and Meet Me on the Star Ferry (pinkish). www.dell.com, starting at $364.efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-44243485255727899022010-02-15T08:34:00.000-08:002010-02-15T08:47:37.498-08:00White House|Black Market...it's a house and a market...get it?!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSkoRos5UxRTmv-XnhrC9tlG1l4LKUBLeXfxqaWliIaobRE5HVcIrpESDCvlSC96VyaamhBpejWNwcjdpy5xCQPdPr86roGmpquUjhNKAkCWkWS95UBV5hMp2-8T4Q9Zn4ydazxhVW5tbm/s1600-h/560000511_011_shelf2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSkoRos5UxRTmv-XnhrC9tlG1l4LKUBLeXfxqaWliIaobRE5HVcIrpESDCvlSC96VyaamhBpejWNwcjdpy5xCQPdPr86roGmpquUjhNKAkCWkWS95UBV5hMp2-8T4Q9Zn4ydazxhVW5tbm/s200/560000511_011_shelf2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438512128230549586" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8NhLRsXEeE9_o3K2UEWgf0dqZzPHOgN8BsAluR9ck8FbuLBPVAQJVACiJluj_j_D1uZ3P4cl9BsMHgq6vy7CvPDupQRgSPzQYE8Nqdqj5NBdXEEk8PvHQhV7xphdMRpDPkHGHTPLqpx37/s1600-h/560000348_100_shelf2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8NhLRsXEeE9_o3K2UEWgf0dqZzPHOgN8BsAluR9ck8FbuLBPVAQJVACiJluj_j_D1uZ3P4cl9BsMHgq6vy7CvPDupQRgSPzQYE8Nqdqj5NBdXEEk8PvHQhV7xphdMRpDPkHGHTPLqpx37/s200/560000348_100_shelf2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438512050293640498" border="0" /></a><br /><br />While CUSP was an epic fail this week, White House|Black market once again comes through to brighten my day and redeem my faith and hope in fashion. They are having an "Artful Unbasics" promotion right now with nine pieces, all of which are amazing and I want them. Thanks WH|BM for not being offensive:)<br /><br />The collection is black and white...go figure...and is simple and classic. A few ruffles here and there but very tiny and tasteful. I would wear it to work and not fear being thought an idiot for my frilly clothing. My favorites are the Micropleated Tweed Jacket, the Elysee Pencil Skirt, and the Sculpted Poplin Shirt.<br /><br />Spring denim from $49.99 (SCORE!) and free shipping this week only on purchases over $125.efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-50223446764367461522010-02-15T07:40:00.000-08:002010-02-15T07:51:51.168-08:00CUSP - Tribe & True - I Don't Think So<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRmuem_3Pmk-rCCjFg33mFo7SscjpoICSpBC40P7vPkceoyJ2Ue9ENAlsIDyrxqlJyyglKTJ19nrs9bEEyJ22ZO_81WkTAPU3HWVkKnY11dCfzJCNEPw9nCXy6TYjnenU0HHQ4cYhcCZwu/s1600-h/46e21e49-7fac-42ee-a1f1-50ed551b02a1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 123px; height: 153px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRmuem_3Pmk-rCCjFg33mFo7SscjpoICSpBC40P7vPkceoyJ2Ue9ENAlsIDyrxqlJyyglKTJ19nrs9bEEyJ22ZO_81WkTAPU3HWVkKnY11dCfzJCNEPw9nCXy6TYjnenU0HHQ4cYhcCZwu/s200/46e21e49-7fac-42ee-a1f1-50ed551b02a1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438498261759992674" border="0" /></a>First off, I find the tag lines in this promotion offensive. I don't think it is OK to call anything "tribal" or "ethnic," sounds ignorant and insensitive to me. Just wanted to get that out of the way.<br /><br />Anyway, CUSP has a new promotion called "Tribe & True: The Exotic New Trend." Also included in the promotion are the words "Tribal Fusion." PLEASE! I completely don't support this trend. Number one, every bit of it is fugly! Secondly, so many groups should be offended by this, it's hard to name them all but here are a few: Native Americans, traditional African tribes, Hippies (tie-dye and acid washed leggings...how did Lindsay Lohan get in on this?), and wild animals (zebra and leopard print everywhere...gross).<br /><br />CUSP is brought to you by Neiman Marcus so I am especially confused as to why this sucks so bad considering my usual love of NM. Ladies, sometimes trends are not OK...this is one of those times.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiakihGyigJMF5oZuqvzqVqmjiYAjlJaSUFfz4lIhrMJOb1wFsEZoCNkGJzNIu-EsxIQ3J0zxv13LztbnxdGJIUjH0U0ehHax6zA9SMxFYbRXzsTA692Bb_cflIjIkJqOsA8QorxXmi4ncO/s1600-h/8ea1c172-1acb-46a0-aa7b-56f25f27ead5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 123px; height: 153px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiakihGyigJMF5oZuqvzqVqmjiYAjlJaSUFfz4lIhrMJOb1wFsEZoCNkGJzNIu-EsxIQ3J0zxv13LztbnxdGJIUjH0U0ehHax6zA9SMxFYbRXzsTA692Bb_cflIjIkJqOsA8QorxXmi4ncO/s200/8ea1c172-1acb-46a0-aa7b-56f25f27ead5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438498202048212882" border="0" /></a>efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-61365957603609653992010-02-14T09:56:00.000-08:002010-02-14T10:11:47.530-08:00The Beauty Snob<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4iVIDskDAaV62n0u2zC_j0cTJG4IG1X-R6gQZH3L5-aNEoCkPXVQoI4WhxXhyx4agupD5DcGhLpXijcFVbCjUrDWpsElcu_u75bpP001k5ps6cAWmILgXDWZvfiAmGqy-dRj1Brf3p054/s1600-h/logo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 52px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4iVIDskDAaV62n0u2zC_j0cTJG4IG1X-R6gQZH3L5-aNEoCkPXVQoI4WhxXhyx4agupD5DcGhLpXijcFVbCjUrDWpsElcu_u75bpP001k5ps6cAWmILgXDWZvfiAmGqy-dRj1Brf3p054/s200/logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438163438207816082" border="0" /></a><br />If you haven't yet, head on over to www.beautysnob.com and sign up for their emails. It is always the highlight of my day when I see one in my inbox! Their fab emails are filled with articles that every "Cosmo girl" needs to know. (note: I hate Cosmo, I think it's trashy, but ten points to anyone who catches the reference) Some I don't give a crap about but most of them are a great way to hear about new products and add things to my www.makeupalley.com swap list!! Some of this weeks gems:<br /><br />- Ferragamo launches new scent: Incanto Bloom; it was launched last week, will be sold exclusively at Bloomie's, and has the Farragamo bow on the cap!!!<br /><br />- Bobbie Brown has a heart: Heart Truth Bronze Shimmer Brick Set, only 500 limited edition available at www.bobbiebrown.com, part of a partnership with the Heart Truth Campaign to raise awareness of Heart Disease in Women.<br /><br />- I knew I loved Cartier: Les Heures de Parfum; Valentine's Gift Set in Cartier red leather box featuring four of their L'Heure scents, completely adorable and such a steal at only $1,725. OK, just kidding about that being a steal but you can get a single fragrance from the collection for $250 if that's more in your budget. (maybe someone will just buy the scent and give me the empty box:)<br /><br />HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY Y'ALL!!efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-23827637615137539092010-02-10T15:15:00.000-08:002010-02-10T15:23:17.633-08:00Bergdorf Holds the Key to My Heart<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGCLnrwYnOVrUEdoka45FwK7nFpEqZGRqfPW7SS4z7E-vjjnNr9dDlbU7GMtnmpsNu_LkUhj81L2irMst3oSr9uCNjL4kjGesFpbU_vJZfx7_cKAXie60mEfkfXeF-yVKmoT4G02ynSGaX/s1600-h/main_02.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGCLnrwYnOVrUEdoka45FwK7nFpEqZGRqfPW7SS4z7E-vjjnNr9dDlbU7GMtnmpsNu_LkUhj81L2irMst3oSr9uCNjL4kjGesFpbU_vJZfx7_cKAXie60mEfkfXeF-yVKmoT4G02ynSGaX/s320/main_02.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436759385765313714" border="0" /></a><br /><br />If I had an iPhone and used this app they would also have my entire bank account! Bergdorf Goodman purveyor of all things expensive and wonderful, has a new app for your iPhone or iPhone Touch called "The Shoe Salon." Here's what they have to say about it:<br /><br />Every day, Bergdorf Goodman will offer you 24-hour access to an exclusively selected, must-have style. Purchase shoes instantly, share finds with friends, and enjoy expedited delivery and complimentary returns.<br /><br />For every app that is downloaded, Bergdorf will donate $5 to City Harvest, a charity that feeds over 250,000 New Yorkers. They are laying on the incentives to download this app think and, once it is downloaded, how will anyone be able to resist the must-have styles?!?! Don't fight it, download it and enjoy a new pair of shoes every day!efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-14290958525384369382010-02-07T11:06:00.000-08:002010-02-07T11:23:55.205-08:00ULTA...Some Fun for Valentine's Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-vV-EqrwsVneoYwAlZEAkgEAMgJswQrYpzjByG-Yq25CfzJzgSaIIPs-cyS5P5P5aFXWR_OufN9Eyg_q2tIW07243MPqKn4Zt7nWx3owBCTHXPsC1Ov7RZgy8J9QAAPdBdsd5J0yzxox/s1600-h/main_20710.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-vV-EqrwsVneoYwAlZEAkgEAMgJswQrYpzjByG-Yq25CfzJzgSaIIPs-cyS5P5P5aFXWR_OufN9Eyg_q2tIW07243MPqKn4Zt7nWx3owBCTHXPsC1Ov7RZgy8J9QAAPdBdsd5J0yzxox/s320/main_20710.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435584440233396770" border="0" /></a><br />I don't love Ulta as much as I love Sephora...I think having non-prestige cosmetics is a sell-out, but in the interest of supporting a store that does carry a limited selection of prestige I do shop there occasionally.; not to mention they have crazy good sales and specials going on almost all of the time.<br /><br />From now until Valentine's Day when you order online you get a free makeup bag with eight free samples with a purchase over $35. Caveat: It's a stupid clear bag and the samples are those useless packets but they are free and, therefore, excite me very much. Also, every ULTA brand item is buy two get two free right now, I already cashed in on this one in store and bought four body scrubs @ $10/each for $20!<br /><br />Suggestion: make a shopping bag filled with your favorite goodies, pick your free samples, throw in some extra stuff just because it's Valentine's Day :) and leave your computer strategically placed so your man will see it and purchase everything on your list for your gift! Thank you, I am a genius!efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-48059615473544982062010-02-06T10:25:00.000-08:002010-02-06T10:35:13.652-08:00I Found Out What's Wrong With My Face!Hurrah!! I am just going with what the dermatologist said because I haven't heard it before so I am going to assume it is correct. YAY, there is something I can do to fix it all! I have something-or-other dermatitis that is causing my eye problems, something-or-else-other dermatitis around my mouth, and psoriasis on my scalp (gross!). My derm said that it was a severe case of bad luck that this all happened at the same time. I blame stress so I will attribute the improvement in my skin to the Wii Fit (see previous post:). <br /><br />I have been using the products/skin regimen she recommended for only 5 days and I can't believe the difference. Everything literally looks almost normal again! I am taking an oral antibiotic and, am washing my face with CeraVe cleanser then applying Protopic around my eyes and an anti-bacterial lotion around my mouth. I have a cortisone liquid solution to put on my scalp. Fun fact, it is literally 39% alcohol, I wonder if I just dipped my head in a vat of vodka each day if it would be the same difference. I am following all this up with CeraVe moisturizing cream. It's all quite nice. Also, with my new skin care regimen, I have a lot more stuff to swap on Makeup Alley! According to my Derm I should be able to use my regular makeup and once this mess on my face gets cleared up it should stay away!efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-76662862012396814162010-02-06T10:10:00.000-08:002010-02-06T10:24:49.860-08:00Wii Fit & Relaxation...the Best of Both Worlds!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA5T_xxo-MGY9TzJAf66bvoUDac9h0ZSerCxmvSBHm97vFIy_H5PBSr-nDnU8yMWuoDbbDwoG2U3JfBAYTrIOiMvtEBJrOTiApvPdZzNUcbg3n7LLXaet4jah-Sa3ZtotvlWmFruzMJAjV/s1600-h/fit1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA5T_xxo-MGY9TzJAf66bvoUDac9h0ZSerCxmvSBHm97vFIy_H5PBSr-nDnU8yMWuoDbbDwoG2U3JfBAYTrIOiMvtEBJrOTiApvPdZzNUcbg3n7LLXaet4jah-Sa3ZtotvlWmFruzMJAjV/s320/fit1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435198047447091154" border="0" /></a><br />I got a Wii Fit a few weeks ago and LOVE it!! The last month or so has been so stressful and I have had so much fun getting a little bit of exercise playing games and not thinking about things that have to be done. I got the Wii Fit Plus at Target for $99. The Plus has an extra set of games that are super fun. There are also balance games, aerobics, yoga positions, and strength exercises. I admit that I definitely play the new games and the balance games much more than the other choices but I try to do a few of those just for posterity. My favorites are the hula hoop, skateboarding, and the obstacle course.<br /><br />I do have to say that while it is very fun and you are certainly burning more calories that sitting on the couch, the Wii Fit is not going to replace a regular workout schedule. I am using it in addition to my workouts at the gym, cardio exclusively, and do it everyday for the body test. It measures your BMI and weight and records it. It definitely helps me to see it on a graph and is a really great and easy way to keep track of exercise and weight without having to write it down, which I never remember to do.efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040118519881273951.post-32150817609023592532010-01-24T09:42:00.000-08:002010-01-24T09:49:20.378-08:00ENDING TODAY...Banana Republic Sale<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhskfLAs4ru6W0u0lExYNVo064RzNBQSxl52nLKzFJ-Xya3V-xYkJptQE7Ndd7ZAMPaI-2Dh78ZL9pZ3vrsAlYBqu-aIgUTZCSDmBlHweolq9KLh2FZqxn37QVRd2DPoYROWva-B5_MqvF/s1600-h/br702646-00qlv01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhskfLAs4ru6W0u0lExYNVo064RzNBQSxl52nLKzFJ-Xya3V-xYkJptQE7Ndd7ZAMPaI-2Dh78ZL9pZ3vrsAlYBqu-aIgUTZCSDmBlHweolq9KLh2FZqxn37QVRd2DPoYROWva-B5_MqvF/s200/br702646-00qlv01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430364793043679378" border="0" /></a><br />One of my favorite places for work clothes, the Banana, is having a great sale on work attire. 25% off work styles, online only. Be careful of ordering online from the Banana if you don't know what cut pants you wear. They have a few different cuts, which I definitely appreciate, but they fit wildly differently, even in the same sizes. One style of their wide-leg dress pants (not my favorite but maybe it's yours) starts at $49.99, HELLO!efjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570525926187362911noreply@blogger.com0