Holiday in July Sale: 25% OFF! :D

Happy Friday!

Let's start the weekend right with the Holiday in July Sale brought to us by skincarerx.com!!! :D

'Tis the summer for 25% off, our gift to you!

As a way to say thanks for supporting us over the years, please use this SUMMER HOLIDAY coupon code on your next order:

HOLIDAY25.

Use this code to save 25% STOREWIDE -- skincarerx.com, apothica.com, and skinbotanica.com -- (except on normally excluded brands).

If there is anything you've been eyeing, now is the best time to buy it! :D

Here are some of the things on my list:

1. Eminence Stone Crop Hydrating Mist ($38) --

Refresh your skin, set your makeup, and lighten your uneven skin tone? The seemingly impossible is possible with Eminence Stone Crop Hydrating Mist. With one simple mist over your face, the healing ingredients of Stone Crop, Spring Water, and Salicylic Acid purify your pores, protect against damaging free radicals, and lighten skin pigmentation.

2. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Glow Pad ($32) --

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Glow Pad is the only anti-aging, exfoliating sunless tanner that contains active Vitamin D (the sun vitamin) to provide smoother, healthier skin, and natural radiance year-round. Microencapsulated DHA and Soy Proteins deliver color deep into skin to prevent fading through surface exfoliation. Alpha & Beta Hydroxy Acids exfoliate, tighten pores, eliminate blackheads, and help fade existing sunspots for an even, streak-free glow. Vitamin D is known for enhancing the benefits of the additional vitamins and antioxidants found in the formula. Glow Pad transforms dull texture and tone into radiant, glowing skin better than Mother Nature herself - reducing the need for foundation and concealer.

3. Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser ($32.95) --

Purity is only a step away. Cleansers don't have to be harsh and drying to clear out your pores and smooth your skin. Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser uses Sugar, Rice Flour, Lemongrass, and Orange to remove all dulling impurities from the skin, leaving it blemish-free and radiant.

Have you guys used any of these products before?

What's on your list?

Ready to do some online shopping? ;)

The HOLIDAY25 coupon code expires on the 25th of July.

Some brands excluded. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Happy Shopping! And Happy Weekend!!! :D

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ScarvesDotNet Giveaway Winner! :D

Happy Thursday!

It's giveaway winner time! :)

First off, thanks to ScarvesDotNet for sponsoring this giveaway and thanks to all who participated!

Let's get on with the winner announcement...

Out of 64 entries, entry #61 won:

Entry #61 is Sunny&Star from sunnydaystarrynight.blogspot.com!

Congratulations, Sunny&Star!!! :)

ScarvesDotNet and I will email you with the details!

***Thanks again to everyone who entered! I have more giveaways lined up for you guys, so please stay tuned! :)***

Anastasia of Beverly Hills: ILLUMIN8 EYE SHADOW DUO

Happy Wednesday!

Besides bright colors, I am also loving a "healthy, bronzy glow" -- nothing screams summer more than that, right?! ;)



Look we love: Sun-swept
We love a healthy bronzy glow, we love Shisheido makeup artist Dick Page, and we super-loved Michael Kors' spring show. Page swept bronzer along brow bones and cheeks, then dusted eyes and lips with soft beige. 
The result: gorgeous, fresh-from-vacation, sand-swirled tawniness.

***magazine page scanned by Mimi***

Luckily, I have an eye shadow duo that helps me achieve a sun-kissed, bronzy eye look! ;)
Thanks again to Anastasia of Beverly Hills for sending me their See And Be Seen Kit:

1. ILLUMIN8 EYE SHADOW DUO in On Set

2. TINTED BROW GEL in Caramel

3. HYDRAFULL GLOSS in Heiress and Plastic

I've gushed all about the HydraFull Glosses here, and now it's time to talk about the ILLUMIN8 EYE SHADOW DUO! :D

ILLUMIN8 EYE SHADOW DUO in On Set

ILLUMIN8 Eye Shadow Duos are unique clinically and consumer-tested shadows designed to illuminate, firm, and smooth the appearance of skin while also soothing, softening, and hydrating. It’s makeup that works like skincare! Formulated with Anastasia’s exclusive Youthful Synergy™ Complex and Balkan Botanical® Infusion.

CLINICAL RESULTS
Clinical result at 1 HOUR:
29% increase in skin hydration

Clinical results after 4 WEEKS eye area appears:
Firmer, Smoother, Lighter, and Less Puffy

Consumer results after 4 WEEKS on eyelids:
70% appear firmer
83% appear smoother

- Long-wearing
- Hypoallergenic
- Ophthalmologist-Tested
- Paraben-Free
- Fragrance-Free
- Can be worn wet or dry
- Dermatologist-Tested

On Set: champagne shimmer and gold shimmer

I am not much of an eye makeup person, but I do try to come up with some simple looks from time to time.
This eye shadow duo is perfect -- the shades are both beautiful and basic, it's kind of hard to go wrong with them. ;)

They blend easily and are highly-pigmented.
Both shades have just the right amount of shimmer.
They are long-lasting and I think the colors really complement each other.

I love the natural look this eye shadow duo gives.

I am quite happy and content with this, and hopefully I can finally move on and use my other eye shadow palettes (the ones with bolder colors, haha!). ;)

The ILLUMIN8 EYE SHADOW DUO also comes in other colors besides On Set.

   
On Set (champagne shimmer/ gold shimmer), At Chateau (tan shimmer/ bronze shimmer), My Bedford (pale pink shimmer/ violet sheen), Power Lunch (pink shimmer/ lavender mauve shimmer)

Price: $23
At $23, this is definitely pricier than the eye shadow palettes I normally buy... but, Anastasia of Beverly Hills truly has some of the most excellent and high-quality products I have ever tried.

I hope they release more color combinations, though... I'd love to see this eye shadow duo in other shades. :)

The ILLUMIN8 EYE SHADOW DUO is available at all Sephora stores or online at www.anastasia.net and www.sephora.com.

Have you tried Anastasia of Beverly Hills' ILLUMIN8 EYE SHADOW DUO? 
Thoughts? Opinions?
Is this something you might be interested in buying?

I hope you guys are having a fantastic week! :D

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SINFULCOLORS: A Seriously POPtastic Summer Collection

Hey, guys! :)

This summer I am all about beautiful, bright, vibrant colors!

And SINFULCOLORS' Summer Collection is just that! :D

A Seriously POPtastic Summer Collection:

Citrine: A bold, but wonderfully wearable, slice of juicy delight

Why Not: A matte turquoise that pops

Let's Meet: Sunshine at its finest

Outrageous: A poppy, fresh bubble-gum shade

Energetic Red: A classic fire engine red

Exotic Green: Move over Grover, a take on the classic tree & plant inspired shade

Dressed To Kill: Hello Kitty never had it so good with this shade of pink

Clementine: Everything a citrus fruit should be: juicy, bright, and zesty

SinfulColors surpasses the masses with more than 150 amazing shades of nail polish, including the above-mentioned shades. All hues are available for $1.99 at major drug and mass-market stores nationwide such as Target & Walgreens, by calling 1-800-448-0763, or online at www.walgreens.com.

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July: FreeBeautyEvents Giveaway! :D

Happy Tuesday!

I just wanted to share with you guys this month's giveaway/contest from www.freebeautyevents.com. :)

For the month of July, FreeBeautyEvents is giving away the following to ten lucky winners:

Dr. LeWinn by Kinerase Lift & Resculpt Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream, Sally Hansen Moisturizing Foot Creme, and Dr. LeWinn by Kinerase Lift & Resculpt Serum XK.

Amazing prizes, right?!

This contest will end on July 31st. Winners will be chosen on August 5th and will be notified by August 15th.

To enter, please click here.

Good luck! :)

For the month of July, Walgreens will be having their SaturDate with Beauty with Sally Hansen. Beauty Advisors will be showing customers how to apply Sally Hansen’s new Magnetic Nail Polish. This is the perfect time to go as the nail polish will be on sale and the beauty advisors will also be passing out great coupons. Information like this is available on their website where spas and retailers can promote their events. Anyone who would like FreeBeautyEvents' site visitors to know about their beauty event can make a posting for free at www.freebeautyevents.com/submit.

Check out their beauty reviews and join their weekly contests.

Keep up to date with FreeBeautyEvents through Facebook, Google+, Twitter, and Pinterest.

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£100 ASOS Blogger Challenge! :)

Happy Monday/ Tuesday!!!

The Discount Coder Blog is hosting a £100 ASOS Blogger Challenge (ends on July 31st) -- all you have to do is visit www.asos.com, put together an outfit worth £100 or less, blog about it, and leave them the link to your post. :)

I love putting outfits together and I have been wanting to buy something from ASOS for the longest time -- this Blogger Challenge seemed like the perfect thing for me to do, haha! ;)

ASOS has a lot of beautiful pieces and I really had a hard time creating an ensemble -- I kind of wanted them all, haha! ;)

In the end though, I chose to go with a basic piece that is a staple in my wardrobe: shorts.

During the summer, I basically live in shorts... but, we can't always wear shorts to everything and everywhere.
And that is why I think it's very important to have "dressy shorts".

1. ASOS Shorts with Curved Hem (£18) -- 

This piece is versatile -- you can dress it down with a simple tee or dress it up with a pretty top. :)

For this outfit, I decided to go the "dressy" route...

My Mom is famous for her spur-of-the-moment adventures -- we plan to go to the mall, and we randomly end up at the Santa Monica Pier, haha! And that is the reason why whenever I am out with my Mom (or really, just whenever I'm out in general, haha!), I make sure that I look ready for wherever I'm gonna find myself at. ;)

2. Dahlia Stud Embellished Collar Blouse (£50) --

So pretty, right?!

I basically spent half of the £100 limit I have on this blouse, and I don't mind at all.
This blouse is really perfect -- it's beautiful and polished, but still has a summer vibe to it with the sheer material.

Since it's sheer, you can wear a bright-colored bra or bikini top underneath, but I'm gonna go for a more subdued choice...

3. ASOS Denim Bandeau Top (£15, now £4.50) --

I think it's important to own a bandeau top -- you never know when it's gonna come in handy. ;)

As for shoes, I live in sandals during the summer, but since I am going for a more "dressy" look, ballet flats are the way to go.

4. ASOS LUCY Ballet Flats (£15) --

Another important wardrobe staple: ballet flats.

Ballet flats are cute, girly, and comfortable. :)

It's summer, so naturally, we should have a bright color in there somewhere, right?!

I love pops of color, and so for this outfit, I am adding a touch of my favorite color (bright yellow!) with my choice of clutch:

5. ASOS Metal Handle Foldover Clutch (£20, now £10) --

I love how this bright yellow foldover clutch adds an element of fun and summer to this look. :)

Our grand total: £97.50! :D

Not only did we meet the £100 limit, but we also got pieces that look as great separately as they are together!
These would all work well with pieces that you already own. Plus, they are so versatile that you can wear them styled in many different ways. :)

So, that's it for my take on the £100 ASOS Blogger Challenge! :)

What do you guys think?
Is this the sort of outfit you would wear? Which of these five pieces caught your eye the most?
Did you join this Blogger Challenge?

I hope you are all having a great start to the week! :)

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When was the last time you did something for the first time?

Happy Sunday!

There's nothing better than a cold shower on an extremely hot day, haha! ;)

I just wanted to write a quick post before I go to bed.

I saw this photo a long time ago, but every time I see it, it never fails to make me think...

What about you guys -- When was the last time you did something for the first time?

I hope you are all having a fantastic weekend! :)

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Here are links to my previous posts, in case you haven't seen them already:

Review: Marika Miracles Slimming Capri Leggings

IMATS Spotlight: Stiletto Pin-Up Cosmetics

Wedding Wednesday: Monique Lhuillier Spring 2013 Collection

Review: TATCHA Skin Care

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It is open to U.S. residents only and it will end on July 18th at 11:59pm PST.

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