September Favorites

Hi everyone!

So, ive decided im going to try to do a monthly favorites post, starting with the month of September. Basicaly, i will just be telling you what beauty products I have been loving during the month. So heres september...

1. Loreal liptick in Fairest Nude- A lot of youtube beauty gurus were recomending this color, so I finally decided to buy it, and am so glad I did. I never thought i would like nude lipcolor, but it is so amazing, it goes with pretty much any look. Im definitly going to be using this color for a long time.

2. Bath and Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Body Wash- still my all time favorite body wash, I dont really use anything else. Except in october, when I switch it up to pumpkin scented body washes( review coming in my Octiber faves post) :-)

3. Maybelline Full and Soft mascara: I ran out of my Maybelline Sky High Curves, and Target didnt have it in stock, so I had to buy this one. Ive used it before, but never really thought it was better then sky high curves. Now I do. I love how full my lashes look using this mascara. Definitly recomend this.

4. gold nail polish: i know, not realy a specific brand or anything, but this month I just loved wearing gold nail polish. I dont know why, I guess I was just feeling golden. :-)

I think thats it for my fave prducts of September. What are all your faves for this month?

Sephora's Biggest Sale!!

Sephora’s Friends & Family Sale will begin October 19th and end November 2nd, 2009.

20% off everything with the code FF2009.

Update, and origins free shipping

I know, its been aover a month since my last post. Sorry! I started work again, so things have been realy busy. Anyway, here is a free shipping code I found for Origins...

Receive Free Standard Shipping with any order at Origins Online! Just order by 10/31/09 and enter Offer Code vitaljuice during checkout.*

Also, check out the website, Vitaljuice.com, for some great health and beauty tips.

Stila Sale

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend so far. Heres some more enjoyment.. Stila Cosmetics is offering free shipping this weekend, August 22-23rd. Use the code SURPRISE01 at checkout.

Free Shipping This Weekend Estee Lauder

This weekend, do some shopping at Estee Lauder, becuase with at least a $35 purchase, you can get free shipping. Just use the code AUGUST at checkout. Now until Sunday, August 23rd.

Fall 2009 Fashion Trends

So, summer is coming to a close, and Fall is just around the corner. What are you going to be wearing this Fall? Heres some tips as to whats hot for this coming Fall season.

1. Studs: Studs on anything is hot this season. On belts, bracelets, purses, they'll all look very in style.

2. Purple Nail Polish: The hottest color for nails right now is purple. Any color purple would work, but especailly neon, becuasue neon is another trend for fall 2009.

3. Neons: From neon pants, belts, accessories, even makeup, neons are the colors to wear this season. These sunglasses are from Forever 21.com

4. Bangles: My favorite trend for Fall 2009 is bangles. Every style bangle will work, which is why I love this trend so much.

bangle from Forever 21.com

5. Ruffles: Anything with ruffles will look good this season. I love shirts with ruffle collars, they will look good whether you dress it up professionally for work, or casually for school.

shirt from Forever21.com

6. Leggings: Leggings are another one of my fave trends. Where them with a dress or tunic.

7. Motorcycle Jackets: Another new trend for this fall is the motorcycle jacket.

8. Lastly, anything plaid is going to be in this season.

Shirt from Forever21.com

Know of any more Fall fashion trends? Post them in the comments :-)

Free Shipping on MAC

FREE SHIPPING ON ANY PURCHASE at MACosmetics.com: AUGUST 16 - 18

Use Code: BUZZ at checkout

Any Requests?

hey guys, I know I havent been updating as much lately. I have just been busy with other things. Anyway, i wanted to know, from those of you who follow or read this regularly, what kind of posts would you like to see? Anything fashion or beauty related is game.

Urban Decay Friends and Family Sale

Buy any 4, get 25% off Charlotte Russe

It's going to be really hard for me to avoid shoping Charlotte Russe's professional collection this week.

This week only, if you buy any 4 items, you get 25% off!!

Fashion Good News: Free Shipping Charlotte Russe

Heres some good news for all you fashion addicts. Charlotte Russe is giving free shiping untip Saturday, august 1. Just use the code EMAILFS.

Sephora Grand Opening

Great news beauty addicts. Sephora's grand opening of their newest store in NYC, on 42nd and 7th ave, is this friday, July 31.

Store hours are Monday to Friday 9 am to midnight and Saturday Sunday10am to midnight.

15%Off at Urbanoutfitters.com

Hey guys!

Heres a code to get 15% off at urbanoutfitters.com: FIFTEENOFF

Enjoy!

The Cosmetic Company Store Haul

So, how do you all feel about haul posts? I know people have varying opinions on them. Ive been doing them because I want to be able to show you all whats available, in case you want to go buy them. But give me your opinions on them!

Anyway.... heres my haul from the CCO this past weekend:

1. MAC pigment in Mega Rich: This is the most pigmented gold pigment I own now.

2. I bought an Estee Lauder Gift Set. It came with a mirror, a sample HydraBright Skin Tone perfecting Moisturizer, Eye makeup remover, a smony eye eyeshadow quad,lipstick, mascara, and nail polish

- HydraBright Skin Tone Perfecting Moisturizer:

-Eye Makeup Remover:

- Pure Color Lipstick in Sugar Honey

- More Than Mascara in Rich Black

Nail Polish in Frozen Fantasy:

Eye shadow quad with colors Sage Light, Sage Dark, Mink, and Sand Box

Savings at Sally Beauty Supply

Want a savings code for Sally Beauty Supply? Heres one:

Get $10 off a $60 or more purchase at sallybeauty.com Code is 555105


Also, for the month of July, select products are buy two, get one free.

Free Shipping at MAC!!

Great news for this week:

MAC is giving free shipping on any purchase shipped to U.S today until July 24. No code necessary, just shop :-)

Ulta.com Discount

Hi guys! Sorry I havent posted ina few days, I got a really bad sunburn over the weekend and have been recovring from that. So, anyway, I just got word that there is a coupon code for $3.50 off any $10 purchase at Ulta.com. The code is 26658 , and can be used until July 25th.

Coastal Scents Sale of the Week

This weekend, get $5 off $50, or $10 off $100 using the code SALE. THe offer ends July 19, so hurry on over to CoastalScents.com!

Clothes Store of the Day: GoJane.com

I couldn't sleep, so I was looking through clipings from old magazines. I came across the July 2008 issue of Seventeen magazine, and saw a cute top from the website, GoJane.com, and wondered, does that site still have cute clothes? I went to website, and, sure enough, found tons of clothes I want to buy but cant at the moment due to lack of funds. So I thought you guys might like to know about it, if you dont already. They have new sales every week, plus, you can get free standard shipping in the US on all orders over $50. You just use the code GJSHIP50 at checkout. Here are some of my faves on the site right now:

Sephora: Half off Harajuko Small Fragrances

33 ounce Harajuko fragrances are now $15 instead of $30 at Sephora.

Charlotte Russe Twitter Apreciation Sale

If your not following Charlotte Russe on Twitter, go do that now :-)

Anyway, today only, they are having a twitter fan apreciation sale online. Us the code Twitter at checkout

Small N.Y.C. Haul

SO, I recently won a sweepstakes and got a coupon for $10 worth of N.Y.C. cosmetics free, and used half of it today at Target. Here is what I got, sorry for the bad quality photos, my camera isnt cooperating today.

So, from left to right:

1. lipstick in lilac dream

2. Quick Dry Nail Polish in SoHo

3. Quick Dry Nail Polish in Wall Street

4. Eyeline Duet in A Place in the sun

Product Review and Comparison: Sunsilk Waves of Envy Sea Mist Spray vs. Garnier Fructis Surf Hair Texturizing Spray

Sunsilk Waves of Envy Sea Mist Spray

While this spray did leave my hair soft, like it claims, it didnt give as much texture as I would have liked. It did make my hair wavier then I can normally get though.

The smell is salty, which, compared with Garnier's citrusy smell, gives it more of a beachy feel.

I had to use more of this product to get the same effect as I got with less of the Garnier Fructis Surf Hair Texturixing Spray

Which Product is Better?

I would definitly reccomend the Garnier Fructis Surf Hair Texturizing Spray over the Sunsilk Waves of Envy Sea Mist Spray. While both products do give my hair texture, the Garnier givesa lot more texture and volume with less product.

Product Review: Garnier Fructis Style Surf Hair Texturizing Spray

I'm not sure if this product is still being sold in retailers, as I couldnt find it on Garnier Frucit's website. But here's a review of it anyway, since Ive had this product for a while now, and use it occasionally.

It smells really good, kinda citrusy. It claims to "provide definition and volume to hair with a flrxible hold anf non gloss, matte finish. It definitly gives volume to my super flat hair, which is a plus. I tend to use this spray on bad hair days, when my hair won't volumize for anything. It won''t give my hair beach waves unless I really work at it, but for me, thats not a problem since the only thing I really ask for in any product is volume. If your hair is thicker, and tends to curl easily, this may be able to give you easy waves. And I know if you already have curly hair, it will give you the loose beachy waves, since I used to use this when I had a perm.

Later this week, I will review the Sunsilk Waves of Envy Sea Mist spray, then do a comparison of the two. Which one do you guys think is best?

Charlotte Russe Facebook Contest

So, anyone a fan of Charlotte Rusee on facebook? If your not, you should! Right now, they are holding a contest on their fan page, to win a $25 dollar Charlotte Russe gift card for you and your best friend. All you have to do to enter is post your best summer pics of you and your best friend to Charlotte Russe's wall. Winner will be choses July 25th. More info and chance to enter available at http://www.facebook.com/CharlotteRusse. Goos Luck!

Online Shoe Sale at Charlotte Russe

From now until July 11, CharlotteRusse.com is having a buy one get one $15 sale. Only valid on website, and excludes boots, flip flops, and sale items.

10 Random Facts Tag!!

I know, another tag post.. But I can't help it, their soo fun! Sandra at 15 Steps then a Beauty Blog tagged anyone who wanted to do it, so here are my 10 random facts...

1. I have a degree in journalism, but will be beginning graduate school for social work in september

2. I write about beauty products because I just LOVE beauty and makeup and everything to do with it. But thats pretty obvious, right?

3. I LOVE anything to do with Japanese culture and want to visit Japan someday

4. My favorite tv shows are Degrassi, Gossip Girl, 90210, Heroes, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Oh and True Blood.

5. I write poetry

6. I was a cheerleader in high school

7. I would love to live in Canada

8. My absolute all time favorite singer is Madonna

9. I LOVE my cat more then anything in the world

10. One of my biggest hobbies is making fan videos for tv shows.

Now I tag.... Anyone who wants to do this tag :-) Comment with your link!

If you want to know more about me, I have 2 tag videos up on youtube, at http://www.youtube.com/user/lioness021186

This is also where most of my fan videos are, if your interested.

Don't worry, more beauty related stuff coming soon :-)

20 Questions Tag

Hey guys! I got this Tag off youtube, from iamgrape1119, and realy really wanted to do it, so here it is:


20 Question Tag:

1.Things You can not leave the house without: I never leave the house without my cell phone, purse, keys, water bottle, and some kind of sweater or jacket.

2.Favorite Brand of makeup: I guess it would be Maybelline, though I like all brands of makeup

3.Favorite Flower: Im not really into flowers, so I don’t have a favorite.

4.Fave Clothing Store: Forever 21, of course!

5Favorite Perfume: Hilary Duff With Love

6.Heels or flats: heels

7.Do you make good grades: I am not in school right now, but when I was I got good grades, and I’ll be starting grad school in September, so hopefully I make good grades then.

8.Favorite Colors: pink and green

9.Do you drink energy drinks: No, I think their disgusting and super unhealthy
10Do you drink juice: I’ll occasionally drink apple, orange or grape juice, but mostly I drink water.

11.Do you like swimming? I HATE swimming

12Do you eat fries with a fork? No

13.Favorite Moisturizer: Clean and Clear Morning Burst Moisturizer

14.Do you want to get married: No

15.Do you get mad easily: Depends on the situation

16.Are you into ghost hunting? I never even heard the term till now

17.Any phobias: I actually have social anxiety disorder, that used to be really bad but now isn’t as bad

18.Do you bite your nails? No

19.Have you ever had a near death experience? Not that I can remember

20.Do you drink coffee? Not regular coffee, but sometimes I’ll have starbucks lattes or frappucinos.

Feel free to do your own 20 questions, and post the link in the comments :-)

My Top 6 Favorite Products of the Moment

Happy 4th of July everyone! Hope your day and night went great!

Tonight, Im going to share with you my top 6 current favorite beauty products.

1. Nars Orgasm Blush: I waited so long to purchase this, and am so glad I finally did. Its an amzing blush, very pigmented, but still adds just the right amount of flush to my cheeks. You can get it at Sephora for around $25

2. Maybelline Expert Wear eyeshadow pallete in sunbaked neutrals: I have been wearing these shadows as my everyday look for months now. I may post a picture tutorial on the look soon.

3. Clean and Clear Morning Burst Moisturizer: This is my all time favorite moisturizer. I use it every morning befire applying my makeup, and my skin feels soo smooth and healthy.

4. Pantene Pro V Shampoo and Conditioner for Volume: I use these shampoos and conditioners the most, since I find it gives my hair the most volume.

5. Pantene Pro V Nourishing Deep Conditioner: I use this once every few weeks, and my hair feels super healthy after each use.

6. Tresseme 24 hour Body hair spray: My current favorite hairspray, it holds my style without leaving it flat and sticky as others tend to do.

What are all of your top 6 products? Post them in the comments section :-)

Forever 21 and Wetseal Haul

So, I went to the mall today, and bought some stuff from Forever 21( my favorite store), and Wetseal. I thought you guys might like to see what I bought :-)

Forever 21: This pretty floral skirt. Thats all i got from there, becuase I couldnt stay long.

Wetseal: I bought 2 things from here:

Another floral skirt. Im really into floral print lately.

I HAD to get this cute Hello Kitty change purse. I LOVE Hello kitty, and Ive been meaning to get a new change purse\

Coastal Scents Fourth of July Sale

10% off all gitter powders at Coastalscents.com this weekend.

More Salesfor the 4th

Tarte is also having an Independence Day sale. Get 25% off at tarte.com until July 5th with the cde JULY409

Free Shipping at Stila

To celebrate Independence Day, Stila is offering free shipping on orders of $30 or more. Just use the coupon code FREEDOM at checkout at stilacosmetics.com

Current Ins and Outs

I just read on Allthatglitters21's blog her list of Ins and outs, and thought it would be a great idea to post mine. :-)

Ins:

• Tank tops: Its been super hot lately, and usually I dont like wearing tank tops, but this summer Ive been wearing them a lot. Ive figured out new ways to create style with them, that previously I never thought I could.
• Twitter: I LOVE Twitter I am so addicted, but its ok, lol. I feel so connected to so many different makeup gurus, beauty stores, fashion stores, even magazines, with Twitter. People who diss Twitter, obviously have not tried it for long enough.
• Water: I always have a water bottle with me, I need to stay hydrated and I feel soo healthy for it
• Heroes and True Blood: I jsut started watching these shows the past few months, and LOVE them so much.
• Lotions: I NEVER used to use lotions, now I use it every chance I get. Currently I am using Victoria's Secret Pure Seduction Body Lotion

Outs:

• The heat: seriously, it is way to hot here.
• people who dont mind their own business

I dont think there are many more Outs

What are your Ins and Outs? Post them as a comment, I'd love to see them :-)

2 Coupon Codes For Payless

Coastal Scents Drops Prices :-)

So, I might be a few hours late with this, but I just received the email from Coastal Scents now. They've just lowered prices on a lot of makeup pallettes, empty palltetes, and hot pots! Here;s a list of their new prices:

88 COlor Palette: 18.95

88 Ultra Shimmer Palette:19.95

78 Piece Palette: 18.95

26 Blush Combo Palette:19.95

28 Neutral Palette: 18.95

42 Double Stacks Palette: 24.95

Contour and Blush Palette: 18.95

Camouflage Concealer Palette: 16.95

10 Blush Palette:15.95

56 Blush/Shadow Palette: 19.95

32 Color Lip Palette: 18.95

66 Color Lip Palette: 18.95

Hot Pots: 4.49

Coastal Scents products are sold at coastalscents.com

Last Chance For the Bath and Body Works Semi Annual Sale

These are the final days of the semi annual sale at Bath and Body Works, so hurry up if you havent done your semi annual sale shopping yet! Until Sunday, you get 20% off any purchase of $25 or more, with the offer code 9809. You need to use this both at online checkout and when purchasing in store. Happy Shopping!

Healthy Buy One Get One Free

I know this isn't exactly beauty, but Jamba Juice's smoothies are healthy, and health is important to overall beauty. So if there is a Jamba Juice near you, which unfortunately there isnt near me, take advantage of this buy one get one free smoothie offer until July 12.

Charlotte Russe Sale

From now until Sunday, all clearance items in the store are 50% off at Charlotte Russe. This is only valid in the store, so hurry up and get to Charlotte Russe for this great deal! :-)

Free bag from Estee Lauder

From now until Sunday, you can recieve a free red or blue makeup bad with a $35 purchase from esteelauder.com. For the blue bag, enter code PATENTBLUE at checkout, r if youd preferthe red bag, enter code REDSHINE at checkout.

Free Makeup Minis From Clinique

Clinique.com

Organic Body Scrub

Darphin Paris introduces their new body scrub, made with all natural and organic ingredients. With essentia oils, organic cranberry extract, bamboo extract, silica powder, lemon sandalwood,and other natural ingredients, this body scrub claims to turn into a "gentle, nourishing, milk on contact with water to reveal softer, smoother skin."

This body scrub is available at www.darphin.com for $60.

Anyone try this, or any other Darphin body scrub? Comment here, and let us know how it was.

Organic Blush and Bronzer

Looking for an organic bronze/blush duo? Look no further then Physician's Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin 2 in 1 Bronzer and Blush.

Available in 4 different color combos, they are just $14, and come in an adorable leaf patterned compact.

Check this product out at physiciansformula.com

Benefits Coupons

I know its been a month since i posted and Im soooo sorry. Things have been hectic, getting ready for graduate school. I dont know how often I'll be able to post, but I will when i can.


Here is a site I found that gives you coupons, the ones specifically shown are for Benefits Cosmetics.

http://www.pricepickle.com/merchants/benefit-cosmetics-coupons.html

Smashbox Friends and Family Sale

Just use code FFSB9 at checkout!!

20% Off at Beauty.com!

It's beauty.com's 10th anniversary, and their celebrating by giving you 20% off any order from today. May 20, 2009, to Friday, May 22, 2009.

Cherry Culture Sale!

Get 50% off NYX cosmetics at cherryculture.com use above code at checkout.

Get $10 off at Origins

Use the code b0409 until 5/4/09 to get $10 off $25 at Origins.com

Shop Blair Waldrof's Closet at Bluefly

Ever want to take apeek into Blair Waldorf's closet from Gossip Girl? Now you can, on BlueFly.com!

While browsing fashion sites, I found this way to shop pieces that Blair has worn on Gossip Girl. Check it out if your a Gossip Girl fan!

Urban Decay Friends and Family Sale

Enter code FNFS9 at checkout

Benefit Cosmetics Freebie

Here's a coupon code for a free Glam Goodies Sampler with a $5o or more purchase at Benefits Cosmetics:

GLAMGOOD

Code expires 4/14/2009

More Natural Beauty: Eufora

Nowadays, everyone is concerned about protecting the environment and using natural products, and beauty companies are no exception. Many mainstream companies, like Almay and Maybelline are manufacturing organic products now, and there are other companies that solely make products that are organic and/or environmentaly friendly.

One such company I recently came across is Eufora, a company that makes hair, skin, and aromatherapy products. All of their products use all natural botanical extracts, so your not using possibly harmful chemcals on your hair and body.

These products are only sold in salons, and you can locate one near you at http://www.eufora.net/wheretobuy.htm

Post Update and All Natural Beauty Products

Sorry for my lack of regualr posts lately. The past few weeks have been filled with so many ups and downs. But now Im trying to get things settled back to normal, so I'll hopefully be posting regularly again.



Anyway...





Here's a beauty product for all you eco friendly beauty addicts. It's called Suncoat nail polish. This nail polish is organic and water based, which means it is supposed to be better for the environment due to not containing chemical solvents that are harmful to the air.



Another benefit of this nail polish is that its safer for your nails then other nail polishes. The same chemical solvents that damage the environment can also make your nails brittle and weak. With Suncoat nail polish, you dont need to worry about that.



Suncoat also makes other all natural beauty products, so you should definitly check them out if your interested in environmentaly friendly beauty. The website is http://www.suncoatproducts.com/index.htm

Coastal Scents Weekened Sale

This weekend, get 25% off of the 10 piece blush pallete at coastalscents.com

Sale lasts from today to April 5th

Clinique Weekend Sale

This weekend only! Friday, April 3 – Sunday, April 5.Enjoy FREE Standard Shipping on any clinique.com purchase!*Simply enter offer code APRIL at checkout.

Victoria's Secret Free Shipping!

Free Shipping on orders of $100 or more, with the code FREE100 at victoriassecret.com

Also, get 25% off swimwear until wednsday, march 26 with the code VSSWIM25

Bath and Body Works: New Fragrance and Special Sales

I love Bath and Body Works, so I am excited about some of their specials going on right now. For one thing, they are giving free shipping with a $60 purchase online, with the offer code FREESHIP60. Also, for a limited time, antibacterial soaps are 5 for $15! Thats lke buying three, and getting 2 free!

Now, for the new fragrance. Just added to the signature collection is Butterfly Flower, described as "inspired by the natural elegance and playful feminity of a butterfly garden in full bloom." The Eau de toillette is limited edition and comes in a pretty square pink square bottle. It is also availale as part of the rugular collection inshower gel, body lotion, body cream, creamy body wash, and fragrance mist.