tarte Sale on HauteLook

 I've been out today so I've been a little late checking my emails and am definitely late on posting this as a lot of the things I would have picked are already sold out, but HauteLook is having a sale on tarte Cosmetics until Monday 4/1/14 at 6am Pacific time!

 I'm a fan of their Amazonian clay 12 hour blushes. This one featured is the color Buff. I've never tried that one, but it looks like a nice nude/bronze shade. The price is only $14 whereas they usually retail for $26.

Another goodie from tarte is the Lipsurgence hydrating lip creme. Here we have the shade Admired. Again, another I have not yet tried, but hey, for $12 versus the normal $24, it's something to think about.

There are still lots of products left to choose from and HauteLook usually will add a few new products to each event daily. Shipping is free on orders over $100. And you can earn credits on referrals.

On My Way Back to the Light Side

I had posted awhile back that I was *thinking* about the possibility of changing my hair back to blonde.

Well, I am on my way to that process!

This was actually taken a few weeks ago, when I had some highlights added in at my stylist's suggestion. I'm due to go back around the beginning of April and lighten up some more. Can't wait!

Do you guys lighten up for the warmer months??

B&BW Soap Sale!

If you have a Bath & Body Works nearby, run over to score a great deal on their hand soaps. Today only (3//28/14) snag them for $3!!

This is a great deal considering you usually have to buy multiples to get the deal. So, if you really want to, you could buy just 1 of these. But seriously, why would you want to get just one?!

Even better, they have a coupon out now for $10 off a $30 purchase. If you wanted to stock up, you could get 10 of these bad boys to get to the $30 amount, use the coupon and pay 20 bucks plus tax. You would only be paying $2 for a soap that is normally $6.50 each! That is just as cheap as buying the soap at Wal-Mart (or cheaper) and better (in my opinion).

If you don't have a B&BW close, this deal is available online too, as is the coupon. Just use code ALOHA10 when checking out. If shopping online, shipping is a flat rate of $5.95.

B&BW--

Wow. Bath & Body Works is seriously good at reeling you in with those little freebie coupons they send you in the mail. I went over there the other day to run in and use my *free* coupon and run back out since I was a little pressed on time...

But, they had the new Maui Hibiscus Beach full size lotions at the entrance on special for only $5! Had to get those! :D

I did sniff out the other scents of the new Hawaii collection, but I really thought that the Maui smelled the best. I ended up picking up the travel size in it for my daughter. It's really nice & summery, but I think I like the ones they had in the past (Pure Paradise and Malibu Heat) better.

I ended up strolling through that whole store several times. Yea, so much for being quick! I had a one whiny little kid with me and a husband giving me the stink eye that got me back on track. I did grab a new scent portable for my car though.

At the registers, they had big tester bottles of a NEW fragrance coming out with little tiny bottles you could go ahead and buy. French Lavender & Honey- I cannot get enough of it! The tiny bottles were on sale for $4 and now I'm thinking maybe I should have picked up an extra...

I'm not a huge lavender fan, so this one is definitely more complex. Top fragrance notes: Mandarin, Melon de Cavaillon, Blackberries, Violet Leaves. Mid Fragrance Notes: French Lavender, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Nectarine de Provence. Dry Notes: Honey, White Oak Musk.

Anyone else tried it yet?

New Curler + Free Lady Fingers

I have been in desperate need for a new pair of eyelash curlers for quite some time. Don't believe me? Take a peek...

Not only are they dirty, but the pads might as well not even be there! 

I've had these so long I don't even remember where I bought them and can't find a name on them anywhere. But, I'm guessing they're drugstore. 

So, I've decided to see if the pricier ones work any better. And, have a bit of web researching, I found a pair at Ulta that looked promising. Plus, I had an expiring old reward that needed to be used. Good excuse to go ;)

I settled on the Japonesque power Curl Eyelash Curler, which was the more expensive one Ulta had. But, hey, it comes with free pad refills for life! It's gonna pay for itself sometime, right?!

And then I picked up that NYX Lip Butter in Lady Fingers for free with my reward. There were only a few shades to choose from, and the others were sold out...

Have you guys tried these curlers? Or do you even use eyelash curlers??

Ipsy 2014 March

Destination Beauty is the March theme

*If you are a current Ipsy subscriber, enter to win a 1 year subscription by photoing your loot and sharing that pic on facebook, instagram, or twitter!

LOVE this bag! Probably one of my favorite prints!! It was designed by Klari Reis, an artist from San Fransisco (Ipsy's headquarters!), and the bag is actually her take on street maps. Brilliant!

No flash- you can see the products but not really the shades...

Flash- a little too bright!

Lighting was the pits at my house today!

* Pacifica Body Butter- Indian Coconut Nectar
* Nicole by OPI Roughies- On What Grounds
* Be a Bombshell- Bora Bora Eye Shadow Quad
* Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick- Get Ready
 

And, wouldn't you know it, there was a code on this lipstick for a free sample mascara and free shipping from bare minerals. AFTER I already ordered something! Ha.

Don't subscribe to Ipsy yet? You should! It's only $10/month with free shipping to your mailbox! Filled with these types of treats! Sign up and get happy!

Update on the Ulta Update

Nowhere could I find just how the new points conversion system worked for the ULTAmate Rewards. Then Voila! Ulta emails me a handy chart. Check it out.



 Also included was a cute video

But still, after reading and watching this, I really can't see a pattern of how points are converted to dollars... So, if anyone sees something I don't, please share!!

Stila- 25% off AND free shipping!

If you love the Stila products then you are in luck! Now through this Friday 14th snag 25% off of all items (excluding sale) plus free shipping when you use code SPRING25

The Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner is one of my all time favorite liners (Lionfish is my jam). These things are $20!

                                         
                                                                     
But, with the 25% off you can sang them for just 15 bucks! Quite a bit of savings if you ask me :)

Their In the Light eye shadow palette has received major props. With this code, you could grab it for $29.25!
                                                 
Definitely hop on over and see what goodies you can find!

New! AEROVOLUME Mascara

Avon has another new mascara coming out and I am excited! I LOVE mascaras and even though I have my favorites, I still can't resist trying new formulas :)

The AEROVOLUME boasts a weightless formula to rid the "midday droop" with maximum volume in a smudgeproof, waterproof, clump resistant formula. Wow! Sounds great if it lives up to all of that!!





                                       
                                      

It comes in three shades- Blackest Black, Black, and Black Brown. The intro price is $5.99 and the regular price will be $8.00.

I've got my tube ordered and will update soon on what I think!

Get yours from your favorite avon representative or order online www.avon.com