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Smashbox WISH for the Holidays

There is really nothing greater than being able to buy something wonderful for someone (or yourself, of course) and know that the company is giving money to a great cause.  Well, go shop Smashbox and feel better about yourself knowing that if you buy anything from their WISH collection, $1.00 will be donated to Children's Miracle Network.  Aside from the fantastic-ness of donating to a worthy cause, you are getting some really awesome stocking stuffers!  While the collection has many wonderful limited-edition sets, these are a few of my favorites.

WISH for a flawless complexion comes with a full-size of their amazing Photo Finish primer (one of my absoltute faves and make-up must-haves) as well as a travel version (perfect for holiday traveling).  I seriously can't go without this product and use it every single day.  I even have used it alone with just some powder over it and it makes my skin look flawless and my make-up lasts so much longer.  I will never be without this stuff. 

My other favorite in their WISH collection is the WISH for the Perfect Pout which comes with 6 gorgeous glosses (two of the tubes are full-size!) and is the perfect little set to fit nicely within a stocking.  If you haven't tried Smashbox glosses before, definitely check them out.  They are moisturizing, have a beautiful shimmer and come in some gorgeous shades.  My favorite is Luster which is a shimmery, pink-y, peach-y shade that looks good on everyone.  I wear it alone (paired with smokey eyes) or over lipstick.  This set would make any product junkie a very happy lady on Christmas morning.

Note:  Samples of the above were sent to me by a PR representative working with Smashbox.

Stila Style

This event combines two of favorite things - Stila and Fred Segal.  (I love Stila enough to actually get up at 6:30am ON A SATURDAY MORNING to make it to their warehouse sale.  Now that's devotion).  Plus, I'm totally curious to see the new Makeup Player in person AND it gives me a chance to Christmas shop in Santa Monica.  I'm totally in. 

3's A Crowd

Now this is what I call a good deal.  While supplies last, visit LORACcosmetics.com to get your hands on the fantastic 3's A Crowd set.  You get three trio’s of some of LORAC's favorites  - Lip Polish, Lipstick, and Glam Rocks Loose Pigment Shadows.  The whole set is only $19.50 (if you bought the items separately, they'd be $157).  Such a great value.  I've sort of put myself on an internet shopping ban for a few weeks, but if anything's going to break that promise, it's going to be this.  And the entire Shopbop.com site. 

Vanilla In The Mist

Ah, Lush.  My old favorite.  I hadn't been in a Lush store in awhile, but I recently broke that streak on the east coast and I realized how much I missed it.  (Although I still somehow manage to get bath bomb dust on my nose every single time I sniff one of them, thereby making myself look like I've just been snorting massive amounts of drugs.  It's bizarre.  How can I not be better at this by now?  I've been going into their stores for YEARS).  Anyway... I don't usually like bar soap in the shower - I'm more of a shower gel kind of girl - but I made an exception for their new Vanilla in the Mist soap.  It smells so nice - like vanilla and coffee, with a hint of spice.  It kind of reminds me of a holiday drink from The Coffee Bean, actually.  The bars are pretty too - a bright yellow with real dried vanilla pods on top of them.  (If I use a bar soap, it has to be a pretty one.  No Dove for me!)  It's definitely a nice scent to use during the winter, especially right before bed.  (And like most Lush products, it scents your whole shower, which I totally enjoy.  It's like a bonus air freshener).  I haven't used a bar soap on my body in so long, I don't really remember how much they lather up, but this one seems to give me enough suds to do what I need, so I give it a thumbs up in that department.  And how cute is the name?  Once again, I must say how cool of a job I think it is to be the person who names products for a living.  I'll bet they get to test everything too.  Where do I sign up?

Note: A sample of this product was sent to me by a PR representative working with Lush.

Jurlique.com Gets A Makeover

 
Jurlique has given their website a makeover!  The new and improved site is up now at jurlique.com (just in time for holiday shopping!)  They've even remerchandised product categories so you can shop more easily.  And as a special promo, from now until December 31st, you can get a 15% discount on their best selling Rose Hand Cream.  Just enter the word ROSEHAND15 at checkout and the discount will be automatically applied.  I haven't tried the cream myself yet, but here's what Jurlique has to say about it:

Rose Hand Cream is a rich, protective hand cream for all skin types to deeply moisturize and restore smoothness.  It contains a BIODYNAMIC BLEND of Rose, Marshmallow, Chamomile, Calendula, Viola, Daisy, Pansy, Sweet Violet and Echinacea.

Sounds like the perfect gift for Mom, right?

Bobbi Gives Back

From November 30th through December 2nd, shop at BobbiBrown.com and you'll receive 20% off your purchase.  (You don't even have to put in a code or coupon - the discount is automatic.  Love that!)  I highly recommend choosing something from their holiday gift guide.  You can't go wrong with any of the picks on that list (I especially love the Chrome Palette).  The proceeds from your purchase will even go to help Bobbi Brown's donation of $10,000 to Dress for Success.  What a perfect excuse to shop!

Grab Yourself Some Free LORAC

Starting today, if you spend more than $50 on loraccosmetics.com, you’ll score yourself free shipping and two full size Multiple Rush Lip/Cheek Sticks in Love Rush (pink shimmer) and Crush Rush (rose) plus a mini Couture Shine Liquid Lipstick.  The offer lasts until Tuesday 12/1 (or while supplies last) so start planning your LORAC purchases now to take advantage of the freebies!

Beauty.com Does Black Friday

This Friday, November 27th, the Jenni Kayne Pop-Up Store (hosted by Beauty.com) has some fun treats in store for those of you who stop by its location at 85 Mercer Street in NYC.  Here's what you can look forward to:

From 1-3pm, you can experience Darphin Firming Eye Contour Treatments.  Get a mini skin tune-up with aromatic care consultations and eye treatments from Darphin Skin Care at the Beauty.com station in the Jenni Kayne Pop-Up Store.  Stop by to meet Darphin expert Claire Gross, get free deluxe samples and other Black Friday treats!

From 4-6pm, you can take advantage of free blow outs from BLOW.  Take a break from Black Friday shopping for a hair touch-up at the Jenni Kayne Pop-Up Store.  Blow stylist Vinette Aquino will be working her blow out magic for guests on a first come, first served basis, while Diana Pratasiewicz will give you the full scoop on this great hair care line. Get free samples, free blow outs, and salon certificates while they last.

Sounds great.  Have fun if you get a chance to stop by!

Stila Sale!

It's that time of year again!  The annual Stila Winter Warehouse Sale is Saturday, December 5th in Hollywood and for those of you in the L.A. area, it's a can't miss.  Prices are amazing and it gives you the perfect excuse to buy some presents for other people while adding to your own makeup collection.  Even having as much makeup as I do, I'm totally going to get up early and go to this.  (And that says a lot because I really, really don't like waking up early on the weekends).  But even I can feel good losing a few hours sleep for 50-80% off.  It's like they're giving it away!  (I wonder if Visa will buy that excuse?)  

Stock Up On Kiehl's

I love Kiehl's, but I love them even more when I can buy my favorite products (Pineapple Papaya Facial scrub anyone?) at a discount.  With their Friends & Family coupon, you'll save 20% at Kiehl’s freestanding retail stores and Kiehls.com from Friday, November 27th through Tuesday, December 1st.  (Click on the above image for all the details).  Happy shopping!