Archive for 2009
Latest Beauty Deals: Becca 25% Off, Free Tarte Lash Curler, Rodial Bum Lift Offer & More!
Friday, March 27th, 2009 | Free Stuff, Makeup, Sales, Skincare, Stores | Comments Off
Meilily Deals Alert! Just wanted to let you know about these beauty deals (there are a bunch)!
Becca Cosmetics is having a rare site-wide 25% off sale until March 29, 2009 with code SPRINGFLING09. If you miss this sale, the latest Becca products can also be found at shops like Makeup.com and NeimanMarcus.com.
Tarte Cosmetics is offering a free Tarte Eyelash Curler with the purchase of select Tarte lash products online, using code CURLER. This $15 value gift offer expires March 31, 2009.
Skinstore.com exclusive Rodial special: “Pre-order Rodial Bum Lift today and get FREE Glam Balm Wipes ($19 Value).” Ok, so wouldn’t you like to look like this product image? Click image for more offer details:
Beautyhabit has a rare free shipping code for orders over $40. Use code SPRINGCLEAN until April 10, 2009, and don’t forget to check out their Clearance Sale.
Bliss offer extended: Receive a free full sized blood orange+white pepper body butter ($35.00 value) with your order of $75 or more at BlissWorld.com! Offer ends 4.30.09. Or get 15% off and free shipping on any Bliss or Laboratoire Remede purchase of $50 with code 039908 until March 29, 2009.
MAC Cosmetics free shipping deal: “Purchase any product featured in M·A·C SS09 and receive free shipping… No offer code necessary. This offer is valid through … May 4, 2009.”
Victoria’s Secret Goes Au Natural: Introducing Naturally Victoria’s Secret + Free Tote Offers
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 | Free Stuff, Product Launches, Skincare, Stores | Comments Off
Introducing Naturally Victoria
Meilily Free Stuff Alert!
While the name “Victoria’s Secret” and the term “natural beauty” may not be totally synonymous, lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret may now be trying to change that with the launch of their new natural beauty line called Naturally Victoria’s Secret.
The Naturally line, available now in stores and online starting April 1, is supposed to feature products with natural ingredients in five light scents, though as yet it is still unclear to me what else they might be bringing to the table when it comes to natural beauty products. (I guess I will just have to check out the line in person and post here later!)
So, to kick off the launch of Naturally, Victoria’s Secret is giving customers free stuff when they purchase Naturally Victoria’s Secret products in stores. (The gift with purchase is valued at $38.)
What: Free Tote & Deluxe Samples with $25 Naturally Victoria’s Secret Purchase
When: March 24 – April 4, 2009
Where: At Victoria’s Secret Stores Only (not online)
Victoria’s Secret has been selling beauty products made by other brands alongside their own beauty products for a while now, but the launch of the Victoria’s Secret Naturally line may be an indication that Victoria’s Secret is › Continue reading
OPI Breathe Life Nail Lacquer Helps the Lung Cancer Foundation of America
Monday, March 23rd, 2009 | Beauty and Awareness, Hot Happenings, Nail Polish, Product Picks | 1 Comment
Meilily New Product Alert!
Nail polish maker, OPI, has announced their new nail polish called Breathe Life, developed specifically to help the Lung Cancer Foundation of America (LCFA). OPI’s Breathe Life nail polish was created for the Lung Cancer Foundation of America to increase awareness about lung cancer, with OPI making a donation to the Foundation to help find a cure and even sponsoring ads for the campaign.
Available starting April 1, 2009, the new OPI Breathe Life LCFA shade appears to be a soft cloudy sky blue color that looks intriguingly wearable for a blue nail polish. Given that practically any shade of blue nail polish is fashionable right now, OPI’s Breathe Life nail polish may be launching at just the perfect time.
To find out more about the Lung Cancer Foundation of America, see their website at LCFAmerica.org, the LCFA lung cancer facts page, and the LCFA Breathe Life campaign information page.
More about OPI Breathe Life Nail Polish: Essie (Sag Harbor) Shade Comparison & Swatches › Continue reading
Beauty Around the Web: Total Beauty Web Tour
Friday, March 20th, 2009 | General | Comments Off
Happy Spring Equinox! Here are some highlights in beauty around the web to get you through the first weekend of Spring (in the northern hemisphere):
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Beauty Anonymous looks forward to Dolce & Gabbana The Makeup line.
Meilily brings you a new Product Pick: Harajuku Lovers Fragrance in Love with exclusive Product Photos!
A Little More Beautiful is Giving Away BOTH amazing books by Nina Garcia, The Little Black Book of Style and The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own! You can enter until March 30th! Also, check out the tips for getting Great Skin this Spring starting with discovering you’re own personal skin type!
Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day “Green” Giveaway. Enter now to win three fabulous “Green” Jurlique products.
The Informed Makeup Maven is top to toe coconut with Bumble and Bumble, Philosophy, The Bodyshop, Reniu and contemplates mass market prestige beauty. Post your fave drugstore fave foundation to win a Rimmel Recover foundation and Suki UV blot papers, Makeup Maven summer staples.
Fashion week each season lasts only 7 days, but the AdviceSisters® exclusive 2009 Fashion Week features, photos & video lasts forever! View more than 20 special Features from your own, “front row” seat– plus backstage coverage of hair, nails, makeup and (how-to) for everyone from Carolina Hererra to Christian Siriano!.
More than a Pretty Face presents a very special introductory offer for its readers: 40% off Daniel Chinchilla Cosmetics, which launched this month. Daniel Chinchilla Cosmetics features 3 types of foundation in 16 different shades, cover-up trios in 5 different shades, and bronzers in two different shades. There’s something for every skin tone and type!
Beauty Junkies Unite gives in to the eyelash growth serum craze and tries NeuLash Active Eyelash Technology. Come check out the before & after pics and decide if the price is worth it for yourself! How much is too much to spend on lashes?
Win a free Maybelline Lash Stiletto mascara from Makeup Files’ first ever makeup giveaway!
Hot Beauty Health shares some great tips and recipes on eating your way to beautiful skin. Watch it now!
Bliss Giveaway: Free Coffee & Free Best of Skintentions Sample in Select Cities!
Monday, March 16th, 2009 | Free Stuff, Hot Happenings, Skincare | Comments Off
The beauty gurus at Bliss have done it again! To celebrate those daily essentials – coffee and sun protection – Bliss will be giving away a free cup of coffee and a free Bliss sample of Best of Skintentions on March 18, 2009 at a limited number of coffee shops throughout the US.
Event: Bliss Free Coffee & Free Sample Giveaway
When: March 18, 2009
Where: Select local coffee shops in four US cities (Sweet Joanna’s in San Francisco, Bistro 320 in New York, Caffe Baci in Chicago, and Elysse Cafe in Los Angeles)
For more details and giveaway locations check out the Free Coffee flyer from Bliss.
I actually found out about this special Bliss giveaway event pretty randomly; I was sitting in my local coffee shop › Continue reading
Product Pick & Photos: Harajuku Lovers Fragrance in Love
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 | Fragrance, Photos, Product Picks | 10 Comments
Meilily Product Pick: Harajuku Lovers Fragrance in Love
Meilily Product Pick and Product Photos!
Harajuku Lovers is an award-winning fragrance line by Gwen Stefani and Coty, inspired by playful girlish street styles from Japan’s fashionable Harajuku district and by Gwen Stefani’s backup dancers. The Harajuku Lovers fragrance line includes six unique fragrances bottled in sugary cute packaging, each representing a unique girl and a unique style. The scents are named Love, Lil’ Angel, Music, Baby, and G.
My favorite scent from Harajuku Lovers is Love, a light yet complex musky fruity-floral. Keep reading for my more detailed review of the scent….
The best part is that the Harajuku Lovers Love bottle is extremely cute as you can see in these additional photos of the 10ml (.33 oz.) bottle… › Continue reading
Win Essie Nail Polish & Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Glamour Magazine
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 | Contests, Free Stuff, Hot Happenings, Nail Polish, Product Picks | Comments Off
Essie Mademoiselle
Meilily Free Stuff & Deal Alert! The first 5,000 people to enter the Essie Glamour Magazine Sweepstakes online will win a mini bottle of Essie “Glamour Do” pink polish, in celebration of Glamour Magazine’s 70th Anniversary! If you like Essie Mademoiselle nail polish (one of my favorites and an InStyle 2009 Best Beauty Buys winner), you’ll probably also like Glamour Do, a light pink shade.
Even if you don’t win Essie polish, Glamour currently has a great Anniversary subscription special: You can get 12 issues of Glamour Magazine for only $1.50 (the price in 1939)! Now that’s amazing!
Essie Glamour Sweepstakes starts today, March 10, 2009.
Contest Alert: Win a Setoso Skincare Set – Setoso’s Daylight Savings “Get Your Hour Back” Sweepstakes
Friday, March 6th, 2009 | Contests, Skincare | 1 Comment
Setoso Skincare: Eye Balm & Serum Balm
Meilily Contest Alert!
I just found out about this new skincare brand called Setoso, and if you know me, you know I love effective and easy-to-use products. I can’t wait to try some Setoso skincare!
In the meantime, I want to mention that Setoso is currently running a giveaway contest in recognition of Daylight Savings time, which is this weekend.
From now until March 14, 2009, you can enter Setoso’s Daylight Savings “Get Your Hour Back” Sweepstakes to win a set of Setoso skincare products.
Daylight Savings Giveway Details from Setoso:
“Enter to win the EyeBalm and SerumBalm and all you have to do is click and answer “What Would You Do With An Extra Hour”. http://tinyurl.com/dn2a2g
Want a 2nd and 3rd entry? Post the link on Twitter & Facebook and you’ll have more chances to win.”
To find out more about Setoso check out the Setoso Story.
Good Luck!
Great Lancome Gift a La Carte at Bloomingdale’s: Choose Your 7 Beauty Products and Cosmetics Bag
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 | Free Stuff, Hot Happenings, Makeup, Skincare, Stores | Comments Off
Meilily: Bloomingdales Lancome Gift a La Carte
Right now at Bloomingdale’s you can get a really nice Lancome a La Carte gift with $35 purchase that you can customize by choosing 7 Lancome beauty items (out of 11 choices) and selecting either a white or black cosmetics bag. This Bloomingdale’s Lancome gift with purchase might even be better than the amazing Nordstrom Estee Lauder gift with purchase from last year.
How to get the Bloomingdale’s Lancome a La Carte Gift
Just go to Bloomingdales.com and add $35 worth of Lancome products to your cart, and the Lancome a La Carte gift options will automatically appear in the cart details page. From there, you will see 8 individual gift items in your cart, with a drop-down menu for you to choose your items.
Keep reading for a list of the Lancome gift with purchase products and more details… › Continue reading
First Lady Michelle Obama on the Cover of Vogue March 2009
Monday, March 2nd, 2009 | General, Photos | 1 Comment
Meilily: Michelle Obama on the Cover of Vogue March 2009
The March 2009 issue of Vogue Magazine features an historic and inspirational cover photograph of First Lady Michelle Obama, photographed by Annie Leibovitz. Looking relaxed, confident and real in the cover photograph, Michelle Obama is poised and calm in repose, wearing a beautiful magenta silk dress by Jason Wu.
It just might be true that Michelle Obama really is “the First Lady the world’s been waiting for” as Vogue Magazine has dubbed her. Michelle Obama, who can pull off wearing both designer fashions as well as off-the-rack clothing from J. Crew and White House | Black Market, does not come across as stiff or guarded as First Ladies sometimes can. We just can’t seem to get enough of First Lady Michelle Obama’s reachable style and down-to-earth presence.
Moreover, if the Michelle Obama March Vogue cover is any indication, this spring we are in for a treat, recession or not. I expect that magentas, fuscias, and wines will be fashionable shades for spring, and that Taiwanese designer Jason Wu, › Continue reading
Free Full Size Bliss “Love Handler” Firming Gel and Free Shipping at Bliss!
Thursday, February 26th, 2009 | Free Stuff, Makeup, Sales, Skincare, Stores | Comments Off
Meilily Deal Alert! Through the month of February Blissworld.com is giving away a free full-size Bliss The Love Handler firming gel with any purchase (no code needed). This full-size Bliss gift with purchase has a $36 value and is caffeinated to target and tone “love handles.” It’s a pretty nice freebie!
Also in February, use code 019908 to get 15% off all Bliss and Laboratory Remede products at Blissworld.com. Free shipping and tote with your order of $50 or more at Bliss!
Remember the Bliss Employee Sale I mentioned? Well, there are still sale items on the Bliss site that are steeply discounted, including cosmetics from Sue Devitt and Napoleon Perdis. Search Blissworld.com for the word “sale” and find some fantastic deals!
Happy Shopping & Happy Saving! from Meilily
Product Pick: MAC Brow Set – Photos & Free Shipping
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 | Free Stuff, Makeup, Photos, Product Picks | Comments Off
Meilily Product Pick, Product Photos & Free Shipping Alert!
Meilily: MAC Brow Set (in Showoff)
By now you may have heard the buzz about the new MAC Cosmetics Collection, “Brunette Blonde Redhead” (BBR), featuring makeup that is “formulated to be coiffure-complimentary.”
While all the hubbub has been about the Limited Edition BBR Mineralize Skinfinishes, I have discovered a quietly brilliant standout product from the collection – MAC Brow Set in Showoff for brunettes.
MAC Brow Set in Showoff is a unique tinted brow gel that grooms and sets brows (or other facial hair) in place while adding some shine and subtle color. The formula lasts a long time with no flaking, and really holds brows in place.
*Oh, before I forget, MAC is offering free shipping on any order from February 24-March 1, 2009! No code needed.*
Showoff is a dark brown shade with subtle coppery-bronze shimmer, and on the brows it is much darker than it appears in the tube and in the photos. Don’t be afraid of the color!
MAC Brow Set is the first brow product that has truly worked for my thick dark brows, and it comes in several flattering shades.
Check out more of Meilily’s photos of MAC Brow Set in Showoff… › Continue reading
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