Free Stila Smudge Pot!

This weekend only, with ANY purchase at Stila's website, you can receive a free Smudge Pot - a $20 value!

The brand-new Smudge Pot in Golden Noir, a 24-kt gold-infused black liner that is water-resistant and smudge-proof, can be yours free through Monday night at midnight. Just enter code FREEFALL at checkout, and it's yours!

Enjoy!

Attention Phoenix Girls: Fragrances for 30% Off!

I just wanted to drop a quick line to all my readers in the Phoenix metro area about a deal you may want to check out!

If you live anywhere near Mesa, be sure to stop in at Fiesta Mall ASAP - Dillard's department store is closing, and since they're trying to get rid of all their beauty inventory, you can find some amazing savings!

All women's fragrances are 30% off, making them much more affordable! I picked up DKNY Red Delicious (1.7 oz.) for just $40 and saved $15! I also spotted several other hot fragrance brands like Dior, Giorgio Armani, Ed Hardy, Jessica Simpson, Juicy, Elizabeth Arden, and many more. Call ahead to see if they have what you're looking for.

If you're in or around the area and love perfume, this might be worth the drive... but hurry, supplies are going fast, and inventory will soon be gone forever!

HauteLook LORAC Sale!

I don't know about you, but I've been thrilled to find so many sales on cosmetics over at HauteLook lately! It's such a relief that sites like this exist so that those of us on a budget can afford luxury beauty once in a while.

For the next 38 hours, LORAC Cosmetics are on sale at HauteLook for prices of up to 80% off! Check out these awesome savings:














Snake Charmer Palette, $17.50 (originally $35 - 50% off!)














Creme lipstick, $5 (originally $19 - 74% off!)














Beige eyeshadow, $5 (originally $18 - 72% off!)

LORAC fans, get on this sale - items sell out quickly, and sales are short!

Review: Dove Body Wash with NutriumMoisture

As everyone probably knows by now, I'm a huge fan of body wash - I have at least 5 in my shower at any given point in time (along with a bar soap or two). New products go in and out of rotation all the time, but I think I've finally found one that has earned a rare spot on my list of all-time faves: Dove Body Wash with NutriumMoisture.

Check out my review of this amazing new collection of body washes... you won't be disappointed!

Description:

• Repairs and maintains skin’s protective layer during cleansing

• Unlike moisturizers in other body washes, Dove Body Wash with NutriumMoisture penetrates
surface skin deep down to replenish and nourish

• Clinically proven to significantly reduce dryness and improve moisturization

• Available in Deep Moisture, Sensitive Skin and Gentle Exfoliating

Price: About $9

Results: The new Dove Body Wash with NutriumMoisture collection features an innovative take on old-fashioned body wash - 100% natural moisturizing ingredients nourish skin, rather than damaging it or stripping it of natural oils and lipids. In addition, the makers claim that while traditional moisturizers sit on top of the skin, those used in the new Dove body washes penetrate deeper and moisturize more effectively.

Onto the product itself: first, it feels amazing. It is definitely the thickest, richest body wash I've ever tried, and feels much more like a lotion. In fact, I'd say it's thicker than some body lotions I've tried! Like other Dove products, it contains a light, fresh, clean scent that is not overly feminine nor overpowering.

If you have sensitive skin, as I sometimes do, then the fragrance-free version is a great option for you - it has the same formula without any added fragrances and is soap-free, but still smells just as pleasant.

But how does the body wash perform? Exactly as Dove claims. I was worried that with the thickness of the product, it would feel greasy or oily when rinsed, but this is absolutely not true. It has a super-creamy, luxurious lather that washes completely clean, leaving no feeling of residue after. My skin felt noticeably softer and smoother after one use, and the results improved with each week, eliminating several dry spots on my arms and legs and reducing flakiness significantly. Not even the hard water of my shower can stand up to this body wash!

If you want a little exfoliation added to your cleansing routine, try the Gentle Exfoliating body wash. However, be warned that the formula is not quite as moisturizing as the others, and may not be best for sensitive skin. It's excellent for smoothing away rough, dry spots and polishing dull skin, though.

Overall, the entire collection is worth a try for everyone, especially those suffering from dry, dehydrated skin. With winter just around the corner, I highly recommend these products for keeping your skin in top shape - moisturized, smooth, and full of softness. This is truly a body wash to threaten your post-shower lotion, and after a few weeks of using Dove Body Wash with NutriumMoisture, you'll surely be slathering that lotion on a lot less.

The Body Shop and Kohl's Giveaway Winners!

Hi everyone! It's been an extremely busy week, but now that it's over, it's finally time to announce the winners of both the Body Shop and Kolh's giveaways!!

First, the winner of the Body Shop Tea Tree Collection Giveaway... congratulations to Stacy Z.! You'll be getting an entire 9-product line of Tea Tree products, courtesy of The Body Shop!

Next, congratulations to Carmen for winning the Kohl's Gift Card Giveaway! She'll be receiving a $25 Kohl's gift card to use on whatever you choose!

Winners, please check your e-mails - if you don't respond within 48 hours, your prizes will be handed off to someone else.

Thanks for entering, everyone. If you didn't win this time, don't worry... there will always be more chances!

Weekend Giveaway: Kohl's $25 Gift Card

Hey y'all! Guess what? I have a surprise for you!

In honor of Labor Day weekend, I'm holding a quick weekend giveaway! One of my favorite budget-friendly clothing stores, Kohl's, is offering one lucky reader a $25 gift card so they can come check out their newest fashions for fall.

If you're a teen or have a daughter who is, you'll definitely want to take a look at the stylish new celeb-inspired lines - Britney Spears for Candie's and Abbey Dawn by Avril Lavigne - plus the latest from Mudd (one of my old favorites)!

The best thing about shopping at Kohl's is that there is almost always a great sale going on... like right now for Labor Day! And with the holidays coming up and money still being tight for many, even a little help goes a long way.

To enter to win the $25 Kohl's gift card, just leave a comment telling me your name and a way to contact you by 11:59 PM on September 7, 2009! That's it! Make sure you only enter once, as multiple entries will disqualify you.

Good luck, and happy Labor Day!!