Mark’s Super Sale – Ends Tonight!
Free! Free! Free! Shop this awesome Mark sale today:
For every $25 order you place, you get one of Lauren Conrad's Faves, a FREE lime lavender body butter, AND FREE SHIPPING.
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Act super-quickly because this sale ends tonight.
Simply Easy Style – Simply Vera Wang
(I have a crazy midterm tomorrow. So I shall let Ms. Vera Wang's work be the highlight of my post.)
If you haven't headed to your local Kohl's to buy from Simply Vera Wang, you're missing out on some fantastic fall fashions. Buy from easy-to-pair pieces from this diffusion line, made for a stylish everyday woman. It's upscale design that I've been able to score as cheap as $5 from the clearance racks. I love Vera Wang's sensibilities --bows, ribbon and flattering muted colors. From sweaters to shoes, bags to tops --there's everything to complete a head-to-toe look. Shop out my fav's under $100:
Spend/Thrift: Online Shopping
The rain has returned. Shop from the convenience of your warm, dry home by using today's online sales:
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The Container Store: Use the code "savenow" to save 20% on everything.
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA): Members save an extra 20% off everything.
Arden B: Save $20 on select sweaters.
Express: By using the promo code "4313" save $30 off a $75 purchase or $15 off a $30 purchase.
Eyes Lips Face: The code "EGSTUDIOX" will get you 50% off any studio order above $20.
Medieval Times: Get a 4 pack of tickets for $120 with the code "4pebl9".
Alloy: Select sweaters on sale + 15% off with promo code "OCT15A".
Vera Bradley: Get free shipping on orders of $75 or more.
Shop Bop: Friends and family sale of 15% off regular-priced merchandise with coupon code "inthefamily15".
Spend/Thrift: Free Shipping at Target
Head over to Target online for an awesome deal. If you spend $50+ on fashion (outerwear, shoes, beauty, handbags, jewelry, and more included), you get free shipping! With Anna Sui, Hollywood Intuition, and Anna Sheffield available online, it's easy to find many stylish, affordable pieces. Every time I stop by my local Target, those three brands are practically cleaned out --so it's a great opportunity to nab your favs before they're all sold out online too. Offer ends October 24, 2009. Happy Shopping!
See a few of my picks:
Copy Beyonce’s Fierce Style
It's getting chillier here in Texas, but it's still warm enough that people are wearing their shorts and mini-skirts. I've got a photo of the fabulous Beyonce in a Texas-approved party look. Of course, I lack the courage to wear a skirt this short, especially since I'm fearful my Asian nay-nays (interpret this as you will) might peek out from the bottom. What's so great about this outfit is that the neon and metallic trends from the summer can be carried to fit a fall night out. With a ruffle LBD this stunning, sweaters are optional!
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All you need are: a tiered ruffle litte black dress, neon pumps, a metallic satchel, large gold pendant necklace and hoop earrings:
More of Emma Stone’s Zombieland Style
Wow, a couple of weeks later and I'm still thinking about Emma Stone's awesome Zombieland outfit. I found another movie still and I'm putting yet another costume together. The overwhelming popularity of my original post on her outfit inspired me to add even more affordable pieces to mimic Wichita's style. This movie photo is even cooler because it features her black fingerless gloves. There are also more suggestions for her jeans and moto jacket, too.
The pic:
Abigail Breslin and Emma Stone star in Columbia Pictures' comedy ZOMBIELAND. Photo By: Glen Wilson. © 2009 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
The pieces (click on the items to purchase):
Spend/Thrift: Fall Florals
Men and women across the country are dusting off their cardigans. I try to buy at least one each fall (more like 10, actually) and this season, I'm thinking a fall floral print will make a nice addition. This cashmere, deep purple-grey print is ideal, but the price is not at $545. Click and buy if it fits your price range:
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But I'm looking more toward Forever 21's very similar sweater ($22.80). It's not cashmere but, but a $500+ residual, I'm willing to make the sacrifice:
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Spotlight on Blu Bijoux
I have a weakness for all types of accessories: bags, hair pins, shoes, belts, jewelry. I tend to buy a lot of them every season which generally makes my more basic wardrobe staples go further. One brand I recently became acquainted with is Blu Bijoux which is available for purchase at Max and Chloe. The brand is comprised of statement pieces at affordable price points, generally under $75. I've been eyeing a few of their rings seeing as the holidays are approaching and cocktail rings are my signature accessories. You can browse and buy from my favorites here:
Cradle Robber (not exactly what you’re thinking…)
Steal from a baby! I mean, borrow their shampoo...
This past weekend, I had my yearly checkup with my optometrist who recommended that I use baby shampoo as an eye makeup remover. Since I am a contact lens wearer, my eyes are super sensitive to the chemicals found in traditional eye makeup remover formulas. She told me that since baby shampoo is gentle and tearless, it would be relief for me to use, instead of suffering my usual puffiness/irritation.
I bought baby shampoo that night and now a few days later, I'm already touting its benefits: not only is it painless on the eyes but it's also cheaper than bottled eye makeup remover. It cost me $3.99 (on sale!) for about 15 fl-oz. versus my drugstore eye makeup solution which was around $6 for about 5 fl-oz.
If jacking shampoo from your child/niece/nephew/little sibling/grandchild is of interest, read on...
To use baby shampoo as an eye makeup remover, simply put a tiny drop on a cotton ball. Wet it and then gently rub on your CLOSED lid to remove cosmetics. Then, rinse the area. Repeat with a brand new cotton ball on the other eye. [Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, and everyone's body is different. Please ask your eye doctor if he/she recommends this as a part of your routine.]
And for those who are stickin' to using eye makeup remover or those who are looking to try baby shampoo, might I suggest:
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