Reminder: Last College Day at ULTA

College girls, take note... tomorrow, December 1st, will be your last chance to enjoy College Day at ULTA!


Some time ago, the company announced it would be ending its College Day program this year. The program, as you may know, gave students with college IDs a special discount once a month.

As thanks for shoppers' support, ULTA will be offering 20% off your entire purchase* with your college ID. Please note that this offer applies in-store only.

All good things must come to an end... happy shopping!

*Excludes salon services; cannot be redeemed for cash or gift cards. This offer cannot be combined with any other ULTA coupon offer. Not valid on prior purchases. Limit one per student.

 

Cyber Monday Beauty Deal Round-Up

Did you miss out on all the beautiful Black Friday deals this past weekend? Don't worry... Cyber Monday is still ahead! While not everyone is participating, several retailers are, including many beauty brands.


Here's a short round-up of some of the deals you can find this Monday and throughout the holiday season!

Aveda
Receive 4 sample size products and free shipping with a $25 purchase at Aveda.com with promo code PICK4. Use this link to shop

Bare Escentuals
20% off all online orders and free shipping on orders of $50 or more with code BLOGFRIENDS (Dec 2-Dec 6)

Bath and Body Works
25% off all online orders with code CYBERMONDAY

Beauty Ticket
25% off all online orders with code CYBER25

Bobbi Brown
20% off all online orders and free shipping (ends Dec 2)

Cherry Culture
20% off and free shipping on orders of $40 or more with code TKS20

Coastal Scents
25% off the entire site

e.l.f.
70% off all minerals with code EHCMM

Forever 21
Free shipping on all orders with code CYBERMONDAY

philosophy
Free philosophy bag and gift with purchase of $75 or more with code MAGICANDHOPE

Sephora
Free shipping on all orders with code SHIP4FREE

Smashbox
20% off all online orders and free shipping with code SBFF9

Too Faced
30% off and free shipping on orders of $50 or more with code LUCKYBREAKS (ends Jan 2)

ULTA
Receive 12 FREE Samples in an airline approved ULTA bag with any $35 online purchase

Walgreens
Save $15 on orders of $75 or more and free shipping with code SAVENOW (ends Dec 5)

This list will be added to as more specials are discovered, so stay tuned! Happy shopping!!

 

Have You Written to Sephora Claus?

Sephora Claus is coming to town!


Each day until December 19, Sephora is granting one lucky Twitter user their biggest Sephora wish - any item they choose up to $150 in value!

To enter, all you have to do is tweet a special message to Sephora Claus. You can either enter it manually through your account or fill out the form on the website and press submit... that's it! You can enter once a day for any item you'd like.

Guess who won a prize this week? Yep, you guessed it - me! I'm so excited to finally be receiving my very own...
















LashStash Mascara Deluxe Sampler!!

Check out the Sephora Claus website to tweet your holiday wish and read all the details!

 

HauteLook Urban Decay Sale!


Did you miss last week's Urban Decay Friends & Family sale? Hurry over to HauteLook for major discounts on older inventory and find more great savings waiting for you!

For the next 48 hours, HauteLook (one of my favorite discount sale sites, as you may know) is having a sale on Urban Decay items such as the Get Baked Palette, a number of regular and matte eyeshadows, ultraglide lipgloss, and more! Nothing is sold out yet, but you better bet items will start going fast!

If you aren't already a member, click here for your personal invite from me! Happy shopping!

 

Urban Decay Friends & Family Event


Adding to the growing list of great sales going on lately is another Urban Decay Friends & Family Event through November 20!


Like in the past, you can save 30% on your entire order online by entering code FNFW1 at checkout! And UD has plenty of new products out now just in time for the holidays, including new eyeshadow shades, the return of their signature nail polish, new 24/7 eyeliner sets, and more!

I don't know about you, but I've always got my eye on something from Urban Decay... like the new Smoke Out Kits (above) for the perfect, hassle-free smoky eye!

Genius, right?

Happy shopping!

 

HauteLook Shipping Promo

I don't know what it is about this weekend, but there are tons of deals going on! Maybe everyone is gearing up for holiday shopping season...


Now through the end of Sunday, HauteLook is offering the low price of $4.95 for shipping on EVERY order! I can say from personal experience this is a great deal, so I suggest placing your orders now while shipping is cheap!

Check out current sales and sign up (invite courtesy of me) here.

 

Gap Give and Get Program - 30% Off


Attention fans of Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy - here's a super-limited offer for you!

Now through Sunday, November 15, you can receive 30% off your entire purchase at any of the above stores! This special is available in-store only, so you'll have to print the coupon and bring it in with you. The coupon can be used more than once, however, in case you want to bring a friend or come back a second time (or third!).

In addition, 5% of the sales made using this print-out (from my blog) will be donated to benefit Donors Choose, a fabulous non-profit organization that works to raise money for high-need schools. What could be better than saving money and helping those in need at the same time?

Hurry on over to Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy this weekend... this offer only lasts through Sunday!!

 

The Body Shop Love Etc... Giveaway Winner!

It's time to announce the winner of The Body Shop Love Etc... Giveaway! Which lucky reader was chosen to receive this flirty, fun fragrance set?

Congratulations to Soha B.!! You were picked randomly as the winner! You will be receiving an e-mail from me very shortly, so please be sure to check thoroughly and respond within 48 hours - if you don't, I'll have to pick another winner.

Thank you to EVERYONE who entered, and please stay tuned for the next giveaway!

 

Tag, You're It!

The lovely Shela over at Confessions of a Beauty Guru recently tagged me in a beauty survey, so I thought I'd share my answers! Feel free to fill out the survey yourself and post it in your own blog or the comment section here!

What's your favourite make up look?
While I adore bold, dramatic looks and designs that create a statement, one of my favorites is a natural look! Simple, clean skin with a pinch of blush or a light dusting of bronzer, soft eyes with a pop of shimmer or color, and natural-looking lips with a dab of gloss. Letting the real you shine through your makeup while playing up your best features can be most flattering!

Do you have a beauty vice you swear by?
I can't think of any beauty "vices!"

What part of your body do you love?
People compliment me on my eyes often, and I try to play them up whenever I can!

Who is your beauty icon?
Marilyn and Audrey!

What are your favorite products?
This is a toughie - there are so many! MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack, L'Oreal HIP liquid lip color, Stila eyeshadow in Kitten, the Olay Regenerist line... the list goes on.

What beauty product makes you feel instantly sexy?
A great lipgloss adds color, shine, and the appearance of fullness, which definitely makes me feel sexier!

How do you look after your skin?
Being an esthetician, I tend to overwork my skin, actually! I cleanse twice daily (well, when I remember), use at least one serum morning and night, and moisturize. SPF is a MUST every day! I also exfoliate a few times a week and other miscellaneous treatments and masks.

What is your signature scent?
Diesel "Fuel for Life," and on the lighter side, Estee Lauder "Pleasures."

What are your hair care secrets?
Here's my favorite tip for the shower! It works well for you ladies who find yourselves getting greasy quickly, have very dry ends, or both. Shampoo your roots well, then rinse through the rest of your hair. Condition the opposite way - start at your ends and work your way up, avoiding the roots and keeping the product light as you go up.

How do you pamper yourself?
Long, relaxing showers, at-home facials, and a nice nap once in a while!

What is your beauty pet peeve?
I have too many! Overdone smoky eyes (I'm talking girls who wear this look exclusively, everywhere), poor makeup application, cakey foundation, dirty looking bronzer...

What would your desert island must haves be?
Shampoo, soap, lip balm, and an endless supply of sunscreen!

What's on your to-buy list as of right now?
The new CoverGirl Blast collection, Sephora Lash Stash, Aromaleigh eyeshadow and foundation, more Urban Decay and MAC... the list goes on.

Finally, do you have a beauty philosophy?
Beauty radiates from within.

Who are you tagging?
Fabuless Beauty, Fresco Phyrra, Happy Face, Happy Wallet... and you, of course!

 

Attention Phoenix Girls: H&M Grand Opening!


If you live in my home state, you've undoubtedly heard the news by now... but I can't contain my excitement, so I NEED to write about it! H&M is finally coming to Arizona!

Starting this week, us Southwest girls can get our H&M fix without driving hours to another state, because the newest store is opening right here in Scottsdale! With its selection of chic, quality fashions at affordable prices and the new Jimmy Choo for H&M collection, the company is sure to be a huge hit in the Grand Canyon State!

Doors officially open at noon, but those who have lined up first will receive special shopping privileges... so make sure you arrive early. The first 500 shoppers in line will receive a H&M Access to Fashion Pass with a random value of $10-500, along with other giveaways and special offers.

Remember, the grand opening is November 5th at 12 PM... happy shopping, desert fashionistas!

 

20% Off at Cherry Culture


Cherry Culture is tempting shoppers once again with a surprise sale... but it only last a few days!

Right now through November 3, receive 20% off everything in stock using code NS20 at checkout! Hurry over to Cherry Culture today to take advantage... but don't say I didn't warn you, because this sale will be over FAST!

Happy shopping!

 

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I'm a young fashionista on a budget aiming to bring you the best in affordable beauty - makeup, skincare, and more! I've recently become a licensed esthetician and am searching for work, so I'm always on the lookout for money-saving deals, sales, dupes, and more!