From time to time, I run across various items that become such a part of my daily life that I feel like I want to scream from the roof top, "Run out and buy this ladies, it is that wonderful." To see previous posts about my favorite can't-live-without-out items (which include Lush Cosmetics BIG Shampoo; Lucky Magazine; Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil; Banana Republic Bejeweled Orchid Hair Clip; Scott Barnes Body Bling; Frederic Fekkai Glossing Cream; Smith's Rosebud Salve; Giles & Brother "Chaton" Pyramid Drop Earrings; OPI "Lincoln Park After Dark" Nail Polish; Hairstyle: Two Braids + A Bun; OPI Axxium Semi-Permanent Nail Polish; Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment; Cheap Monday T-Shirts; Bobbi Brown Bronze Shimmer Brick; Garnier Fructis Fortifying Deep Conditioner 3 Minute Masque) click here: http://cbusstyle.blogspot.com/search/label/5%20Things%20I%20Love. Below is a list of 5 more things that I am loving right now!
Inglot Cosmetics My BFF introduced me to this cosmetic line the last time we were in Las Vegas. I bought three eye shadows and a lip gloss at the time, all of which I absolutely adore. The AMC pure pigment eye shadows have different colors mixed together that really are so unique and beautiful on. For instance, I got a gold and plum shadow and a brown and green shadow. While those colors may sound strange, they truly are amazing and unique. I also adore the AMC lip gloss that I purchased -- in the bottle it is lavender but when you put it on it turns pink! It is a great non-sticky gloss with a lovely sheen. And the best part about Inglot is that the products are reasonably priced. The shadows are $14 each and the lip glosses are $16 each. I also just learned to my extreme delight that you can now purchase Inglot online at www.inglotusa.com. I will be stocking up on new products soon!
Nanette Lepore Dresses
I officially have what one might refer to as a "Nanette Lepore obsession." My collection by the designer is now up to 9 dresses (with 2 more on the way). Her dresses are seriously perfect if you have a little junk in the trunk like I do. They are always cut in the most flattering way and are always impeccably made. The best part is that they also frequently go on sale, so while they may originally be listed around $300 each, you can usually get them for around $150 to $200 if you pay attention to the sales. If you are considering trying out a Nanette Lepore dress, remember that her sizing runs a tad large, so order one size smaller than you would normally get. You can purchase Nanette Lepore dresses at www.saks.com, www.shopbop.com, www.neimanmarcus.com, www.bloomingdales.com, and www.nanettelepore.com.
Boscia B.B. Cream I discovered this amazing product while shopping with my BFF in Atlanta in a Sephora store. The Boscia representative happened to be there and her pitch about how amazing Boscia's B.B. Cream convinced me to try it out. Let's just say that the lady wasn't lying; this product is amaze. It acts as a moisturizer, pore minimizer, sunblock, and primer all in one. It is a tinted cream that seriously gives you an amazingly flawless finish and eliminates the need for an additional primer or moisturizer. I still use foundation with it because I have some dark spots that I like to hide, but if you have pretty good skin, you probably could substitute this for foundation as well. The cream is $38 and can be purchased here: http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P288804.
World Market "Chase" Jewelry Armoire I recently decided that I needed to reorganize my jewelry, which was partially stored in a nice chest atop my dresser and partially on a necklace tree that rested on my nightstand (and which constantly tipped over due to the weight of all of my necklaces). I felt disorganized when I went looking for something and frequently forgot that I even had particular pieces because I couldn't see them. After a bit of shopping, I purchased the Chase jewelry armoire from Cost Plus World Market. I couldn't be happier with the results. It is a nice piece of furniture (that conveniently matches our bedroom furniture) and it houses a ton of jewelry! My favorite part is that you can hang long necklaces on the sides without them getting tangled. I also love the cellphone charger at the top of the stand. Overall, it is great buy and has really helped me to get organized. The armoire is currently on sale for $139.99 and can be purchased here: http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3909370.
LORAC Muliplex 3-D Lip Gloss LORAC's multiplex 3-D lip gloss is probably my favorite lip gloss of all time. It is not sticky at all and the sparkle that it gives off is unmatched. I have found that it particularly looks good with a peachy lip stick (I like MAC's "Sandy B" frost lipstick). It is a bit pricey at $22, but the bottle is big and a little gloss goes a long way! You can purchase LORAC's multiplex 3-D lip gloss here: http://www.drugstore.com/lorac-multiplex-3-d-lip-gloss-3d-3d/qxp241306?catid=12885&fromsrch=lorac+3d+lipgloss&N=0.
TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY buy any two bliss, remede, or elemis products on www.blissworld.com and get a third product free. Enter code "B3FOR2" at checkout.
DSW.com December 29-January 3 $20.12 off your purchase of $99 or more on www.dsw.com; $45 off your purchase of $199 or more Enter code "SHOES2012" at checkout
Nanette Lepore December 26-January 8 Extra 10% off already-reduced sale items on www.nanettelepore.com Enter code "GIFT2U" at checkout All sale items are final sale
Ann Taylor Loft December 26-unknown 50% off your purchase on www.anntaylorloft.com Enter code "TAKE50" at checkout Offer also good in-stores without coupon Certain exclusions apply
Victoria's Secret December 26-December 29 Extra 20% off already-reduces swim clearance on www.victoriassecret.com Enter code "20SAND" at checkout December 26-January 22 Free shipping with your purchase of $100 or more on www.victoriassecret.com Enter code "VS100" at checkout
Botkier December 26-unknown Extra 20% off already-reduced sale items on www.botkier.com Enter code "BTKLASTCALL" at checkout
Ann Taylor December 26-December 31 50% off your purchase on www.anntaylor.com Enter code "WINTER50" at checkout Offer also good in-stores without coupon
Tory Burch December 26-January 2 Extra 25% off already-reduced sale items on www.toryburch.com Enter code "SALE25" at checkout
Sephora December 26-January 3 Extra 20% off already-reduced sale items on www.sephora.com Enter code "EXTRA" at checkout
Banana Republic December 26-December 29 Extra 30% off already-reduced sale items on www.bananarepublic.com Enter code "BRSALE30" at checkout December 30-January 1 Extra 30% off already-reduced sale items on www.bananarepublic.com Enter code "BRNEWYEAR" at checkout
Amrita Singh December 26-December 30 50% off your purchase on www.amritasingh.com Enter code "HOLIDAY11" at checkout
Unique Vintage December 26-December 27 20% off your regular-priced purchase on www.uniquevintage.com Enter code "xmas11" at checkout
Skinterra December 26-January 1 25% off your purchase of $50 or more and a free $20 giftcard on www.skinterra.com Enter code "SALE25" at checkout Excludes iS Clinical and Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
Mod Cloth December 26-December 28 Extra 25% off already-reduced sale items on www.modcloth.com Enter code "SALEAWAY" at checkout
J. Crew December 26-December 28 20% off already-reduced final sale items on www.jcrew.com Enter code "MUSTSHOP" at checkout
Couture Candy December 26-January 1 22% off your purchase on www.couturecandy.com Enter code "HH2011" at checkout December 30-January 2 25% off your purchase on www.couturecandy.com Enter code "NEW25" at checkout
Bliss December 26-December 31 Free golden grey cayman bag filled with six deluxe samples of Sisley's finest (a $250 value) with any Sisley purchase of $300 or more on www.blissworld.com Enter code "CAYMAN" at checkout December 26-December 31 Free SK-II travel kit of four minis with any SK-II purchase of $300 or more on www.blissworld.com Enter code "TRAVELSK" at checkout December 26-December 31 Free clarins beauty flash balm mini with any Clarins purchase of $40 or more on www.blissworld.com Enter code "FLASHBALM" at checkout
THIS WEEK get 25% off select items on www.shopjinny.com. TODAY ONLY get 25% off The Row with code "ROW11." TOMORROW ONLY get 25% off Proenza Schouler with code "PRO11." SATURDAY ONLY get 25% off Givenchy with code "GIV11." SUNDAY ONLY get 25% off Masion Margiela with code "MAR11." Sale items are excluded. It is unclear whether this discount applies in store.
TODAY ONLY get 30% off your purchase of $100 or more and free shipping on www.jcrew.com. Enter code "SNOWMAN" at checkout. This offer is also good in J. Crew stores without a coupon.
Ann Taylor December 20-unknown 50% off your purchase on www.anntaylor.com Enter code "WINTER50" at checkout Offer also good in-stores without coupon Certain exclusions apply
Ann Taylor Loft December 21-unknown 40% off your purchase on www.anntaylorloft.com Enter code "TAKE40" at checkout Offer also good in-stores without coupon Excludes new arrivals
Max & Chloe December 19-December 21 20% off your purchase on www.maxandchloe.com Enter code "FF20MC" at checkout
80s Purple December 19-unknown 25% off your purchase and free shipping on www.80spurple.com Enter code "JUSTINTIME" at checkout
The Gap December 19-December 20 30% off your purchase on www.gap.com Enter code "GAPCHEER" at checkout December 22-December 24 30% off regular-priced items on www.gap.com Enter code "GAPMERRY" at checkout
Old Navy December 19-December 20 20% off your purchase on www.oldnavy.com Enter code "ONHURRY20" at checkout
CC Skye December 19-December 23 25% off your purchase on www.ccskye.com Enter code "ccskylovesyou25" at checkout
Couture Candy December 19-December 31 20% off your purchase on www.couturecandy.com Enter code "SWEET" at checkout Certain designer exclusions apply December 19-December 21 21% off your purchase on www.couturecandy.com Enter code "DEC21" at checkout Certain designer exclusions apply December 22-January 1 22% off your purchase on www.couturecandy.com Enter code "HH2011" at checkout
Victoria's Secret December 19-December 22 Free scarf with your purchase of any sweater on www.victoriassecret.com Enter code "SCARF11" at checkout December 19-December 22 Free shipping on your purchase of $100 or more on www.victoriassecret.com Enter code "SHIPVS11" at checkout December 19-December 22 30% off sweater dresses on www.victoriassecret.com Enter code "DRESSY30" at checkout
Bliss December 19-December 31 Free golden grey cyaman bag filled with six deluxe samples of Sisley's finest (a $250 value) with any Sisley purchase of $300 or more on www.blissworld.com Enter code "CAYMAN" at checkout December 19-December 31 Free SK-II travel kit of four minis with any SK-II purchase of $300 or more on www.blissworld.com Enter code "TRAVELSK" at checkout December 19-December 31 Free clarins beauty flash balm mini with any Clarins purchase of $40 or more on www.blissworld.com Enter code "FLASHBALM" at checkout December 19-December 23 Free La Mer regenerating serum sample with any La Mer purchase on www.blissworld.com Enter code "CLM2011" at checkout
Skinterra December 19-January 3 20% off your purchase and a free $20 giftcard with your purchase on www.skinterra.com Enter code "DEC20" at checkout Offer excludes iS Clinical, DermaQuest, and Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare December 19-unknown Free DermaQuest kit (an $80 value) with any DermaQuest Skin Therapy purchase of $125 or more on www.skinterra.com No code necessary December 20-unknown 25% off gift sets on www.skinterra.com Enter code "SETS25" at checkout
TODAY ONLY get 30% off your purchase and free shipping on www.jcrew.com. Enter code "CHEER" at checkout. This offer is also good in J. Crew stores today without a coupon.
From TODAY until December 19th get a free Men's Dopp Kit or Women's Travel Bag with your purchase of $60 or more at any C.O. Bigelow store. No coupon is necessary. C.O. Bigelow is located at Easton mall in the C-bus.
From TODAY until Monday, December 19th get 25% off your regular-priced purchase on www.shopjinny.com. Enter code "FAF11" at checkout. This offer is also good in-store at Jinny boutique, which is located at 844 North High Street in the Short North in the C-bus.
TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get 10% off your purchase of $50 or more on www.bloomingdales.com; 15% off your purchase of $100 or more; or 20% off your purchase of $150 or more. Enter code "SNOWFLAKE" at checkout. Certain designer exclusions apply.
From TODAY until Thursday, December 15th, get a free winter skin survival kit with your purchase of $65 or more on www.philosophy.com. Enter code "winterskin" at checkout.
TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get 20% off your purchase of $100 or more on www.jcrew.com; get 25% off your purchase of $150 or more; or get 30% off your purchase of $250 or more. Enter code "JINGLE" at checkout.
THIS Wednesday, December 14th stop by C.O. Bigelow between 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. for personal shopping tips, gift ideas, and artisan gift wrapping. Plus, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. enjoy pampering services and special offers, along with seasonal entertainment, festive refreshments, and a free gift! There will also be a Collier West accessory shop within the store. C.O. Bigelow is located at Easton mall in the C-bus.
TODAY ONLY get 30% off your purchase on www.ardenb.com. No code is necessary; the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Clearance items are excluded.
TODAY ONLY spend $200 or more on www.neimanmarcus.com and get a $50 gift card; spend $500 or more and get a $150 gift card; spend $1,000 or more and get a $300 gift card. Enter code "BONUS" at checkout. Your purchase must include regular-priced items.
Ann Taylor Loft December 14-unknown 40% off your regular-priced purchase on www.anntaylorloft.com Enter code "SHOP40" at checkout Offer also good in-stores without coupon
Sedona Lace December 14-December 17 25% off your purchase on www.sedonalace.com Enter code "save25" at checkout
ASOS.com December 14-December 16 20% off your purchase on www.asos.com Enter code "XMASSHIPUS" at checkout
Ann Taylor December 14-unknown 40% off your regular-priced purchase on www.anntaylor.com Enter code "HOLIDAYS" at checkout Offer also good in-stores without coupon December 16-unknown 40% off your purchase on www.anntaylor.com Enter code "ENTIRE40" at checkout Offer also good in-stores without coupon
J. Crew December 14-December 16 20% off your purchase of $100 or more on www.jcrew.com; 25% off your purchase of $150 or more; 30% off your purchase of $250 or more Enter code "JINGLE" at checkout
Unique Vintage December 13-December 17 15% off your purchase on www.uniquevintage.com Enter code "decsale" at checkout
Saks December 13-December 15 Spend $250 or more on www.saks.com and get a $25 giftcard; spend $500 or more and get a $50 giftcard; spend $1,000 or more and get a $100 giftcard; spend $2,000 or more and get a $300 giftcard; spend $3,000 or more and get a $450 giftcard Enter code "DEC2011" at checkout Certain designer exclusions apply
Nanette Lepore December 12-January 8 Extra 10% off already-reduced sale items on www.nanettelepore.com Enter code "GIFT4U" at checkout All sale items are final sale
DSW.com December 12-December 13 Free shipping with any purchase on www.dsw.com Enter code "LUVFREE" at checkout
Couture Candy December 12-December 31 20% off your purchase on www.couturecandy.com Enter code "SWEET" at checkout Certain designer exclusions apply December 12-December 21 21% off your purchase on www.couturecandy.com Enter code "DEC21" at checkout Certain designer exclusions apply
Victoria's Secret December 12-December 22 Free scarf with your purchase of any sweater on www.victoriassecret.com Enter code "SCARF11" at checkout December 12-December 22 Free shipping on your purchase of $100 or more on www.victoriassecret.com Enter code "SHIPVS11" at checkout December 12-December 14 Free shipping on any purchase on www.victoriassecret.com Enter code "VSFREE" at checkout
Bliss December 12-December 31 Free golden grey cyaman bag filled with six deluxe samples of Sisley's finest (a $250 value) with any Sisley purchase of $300 or more on www.blissworld.com Enter code "CAYMAN" at checkout December 12-December 31 Free SK-II travel kit of four minis with any SK-II purchase of $300 or more on www.blissworld.com Enter code "TRAVELSK" at checkout December 12-December 31 Free clarins beauty flash balm mini with any Clarins purchase of $40 or more on www.blissworld.com Enter code "FLASHBALM" at checkout December 13-December 23 Free La Mer regenerating serum sample with any La Mer purchase on www.blissworld.com Enter code "CLM2011" at checkout
Skinterra December 12-January 3 20% off your purchase and a free $20 giftcard with your purchase on www.skinterra.com Enter code "DEC20" at checkout Offer excludes iS Clinical, DermaQuest, and Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
From TODAY until Sunday, December 11th get 15% off any single item at Rowe boutique with coupon. Click on the picture to the left and print it out for in-store use. Rowe is located at 718 North High Street in the Short North.
TODAY from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. stop by Henri Bendel at Easton shopping mall and enjoy special savings of 15% off your purchase; 20% off your purchase of $100 or more; or 25% off your purchase of $200 or more. Plus, get a free VIP bag filled with chic treats with any purchase.
I am writing from the fashion wasteland known as Columbus, Ohio, devoid of even the most basic of needs like a Neiman Marcus and a Bloomingdales, and where the ensemble of choice for the masses typically involves an Ohio State University sweatshirt. I write to provide fellow Columbusites and my girlfriends all over the country with a listing of fashion deals, news, advice, and events. This blog is for the money conscious shopper who loves to look great but must adhere to a budget. While I love the quality and innovation of designer items, nearly all of my designer items have been purchased at a discount. My goal is to make designer fashion accessible to and affordable for the everyday woman. Each week I will provide a list of deals (updated DAILY so be sure to check back), as well as any and all sales I run across locally and online. I will also provide you glimpses into my wardrobe and my own style muses, who help to guide me in my fashion choices. Please feel free to leave me comments!
