Sephora Sampler kits on Sale

Sephora has some sampler kits on sale right now. There may be a product you've been wanting to try, but didn't want to buy a full sized one. Well, now is a good time to try it. Sample kits are around $40 but have a lot of samples in each. I'm thinking about trying the mascara one. Think about it--you're supposed to throw out mascara every three months anyway. This allows you to try 11 different ones...that would last me forever if I like them all! (I never make it through a whole tube in 3 months) They are available online for beauty insiders (if you have one of the Sephora point cards, then you are good to go!)
Check it out HERE.

Ooo! Pretty hair at Carolina Herrera's spring show!

I like this look! It's kinda cool to have those beads mixed in with a simple bun (which I have been wearing my hair in alot lately cause I'm super lazy). I'll have to keep a lookout for these in stores (Caroline Herrera made these for her show).

You can get the slideshow HERE, in addition to some other show pics. I like her makeup look in this show too. Very neutral and calm.

and while we're on nails

Here's a blog from The Fairest with a Q&A from celebrity manicurist. Tips for picking the correct nail color, application, etc...all HERE.

OPI fall stuff

Ok. So I'm so stupidly obsessed with OPI's fall line. Grey's, khaki's, purples, greens, so fun! Sephora's website is having problems so I can't find any good pics at the moment (two words: Film Noir. It's their fall line. It's FAB). But I found this color--Under my Trench Coat--on another blogger's site: Stephanie's Closet. I think I will shell out my $9 for this. Pricy? Yes. Worth it? YES. And the way I see it--they don't go bad. I do recommend going into your polish bags and shaking all of them every once in awhile. They do tend to separate. And with a pedi costing at least $25, $9 for MANY pedicures and manicures is a good thing!

As for the regular OPI, their Spain and France collections are so great. SO GREAT. Some of my favs from the France selection are above (pic from OPI site).

Also, you can buy OPI at Amazon.com. Strange, but they do have quite the selection. They have some retired colors as well. Prices seem to be the same as Sephora and OPI online, but at any rate...lots to choose from!

So treat yourself to a mani/pedi at home. Happy fall pampering, gals!

Speaking of sales

So I also am a clothes addict. I have been doing pretty good at keeping myself in check since returning to grad school, but I still love to shop...so I have gotten very good at scouring for sales. The majority of my closet comes from Ann Taylor LOFT and Banana Republic, to be honest. Lately both have been having some good sales...I got a long black cardigan from BR online for $10.91. That's right. $10. It was originally $60, but after the store sale, online shipping coupon, AND some rewards cards I got it down to $10. Here's the secret with BR online...you can use all your reward cards at once...they won't let you do this in store. So if you see something in the store that you love but would like even more savings get it online.

As for Ann Taylor LOFT they are practically GIVING away clothes. Don't buy stuff there unless it's on sale (or if you MUST MUST have it and are scared they won't have your size) because likely it will be on sale very shortly after you purchase. My friend and I got sweaters there for $15 (originally $39.50) and I got two long sleeve shirts for $15 each. They rotate their sales fairly quickly, but you can always check online or call the store before going to see what is going on that week.

And the fall colors? SO UP MY ALLEY. Rosy pinks, purples, jade green, greys, nudes...If I had the cash I would probably buy everything in BR and LOFT right now. But alas, I have to hold off on most (like we all do!)...but check for sales for sure, there are plenty out there while the recession is still on.

The Fairest

So my friend LG (check her awesome blog HERE if you don't already...and with my small following you probably do...but I digress!) sent me this link to a site called The Fairest. It has sales on a couple of different brands--some of my favs are Korres, Tarte, and Stila. They also give you the time on when the sale is ending, which is useful if you are trying to decide if now is the time to buy or not! It's free to sign up. They'll send you email updates. They also have a good beauty blog on the site "Who's the Fairest?" with various contributors.

Anyway I LOVE me a sale (especially on makeup!) So check it out!

Good free stuff right now!

Just a quick post to report some good free stuff at Sephora right now and some samples are deluxe size (doesn't happen often). So if you need something, make sure you check out what is available for free HERE.