Come Sale Away- Part 2

 

Come Sale Away- Part 2

Where to shop for greats deals

(sorry it won't let me link this to the fashion page)

 

Okay, I guess I will let you in on some of my shopping secrets.  I do not like to spend a lot of money.  I will even try to find the "classics" or "staples" at a bargain price without sacrificing the quality.

 

 

 

1. www.HAUTELOOK.com

 

This is one of my favorite sites.  You can get quality cosmetics for a fraction of the cost i.e. TOO FACE and WHITENING LIGHTENING cosmetics for up to 90% off!!!   Beauty gurus talk about these products but if you get them from their original site you will get sticker shock!! On Hautelook they sell out quick so sign up for free and get notifications via email for new sales.

 



 

 

2. www.ZULILY.com

 

Many think that Zulily is only for expecting mothers, NOT!!  You can find some many awesome finds on this site; shoes, dresses, scarves, makeup, hair tools, etc.  You can also find home decor and finds for the guy in your life. 

 

 

 $14.00!!

 

 $17.00!!

 $12.00!!

 

3.www.NORDSTROMRACK.com

 

This is a new favorite for me!  You can find just about anything you want.  The shipping is so FAST!!  You can even access Nordstrom Rack from Hautelook's page just click the tab on the top of the page, EASY!!

 

 

 

LAST BUT NOT LEAST........ A NEW FIND OF MINE.....MAN, I REALLY WANTED TO KEEP IT A SECRET BUT, I GUESS I WILL SHARE (wink wink)

 

4. www.GROOPDEALZ.com

 

Groop Dealz will send you emails daily with a preview of what is on their site for sale.  You can get FREE SHIPPING and you know when the products will ship out.  I have made my first order and will update afterwards.  My package should arrive tomorrow!! They also have clothing, home decor, and goods for babies!!

 

 

 

I hope that you check out these sites and find yourselves a great deal =).  Name brands for less!!

Love,

Les

 

 

 

 

 



Come SALE Away- the look for less (Part 1)

Come SALE Away- the look for less

This first post will be about what to splurge on and  what to save on when it comes to your closet.....my next post will be about the sites and sales that I go to for the look for less. 

I have expensive taste but let's be honest, we have bills, student loans, food, gas, etc.  I love good quality clothing but I rarely pay full price.  Sales and bargain locations are a must.  Many times I will be wearing an outfit and head to toe I spend less than $50-70.

TIPS- it is okay to "splurge" on classics by splurge I mean, these items are going to last a while and they will probably not go out of style for a long long time. 

 

Splurge worthy items include:

- Black Blazer

- Little Black Dress

 

- Great fitting/comfortable pair of jeans (traditional fit)

- a GREAT bra (your boobs and back will thank you...clothes will fit better and you'll feel hot)

- Classic pump (either nude or black, you can wear these with jeans, dresses, skirts, etc)

 

- White button up (pair this with statement jewelry, a jean jacket, lace shorts etc....goes a long way)

- a neutral coat

 

- Jean jacket

- Ballet flat

 

- Pair of equestrian boots (becoming a staple)

 

(**in my opinion these are staples.  You can pair these with dressed up looks and dressed down looks.)

 

 SAVE your Money on Trends- trends comes and go...some we LOVE to say goodbye to BUT if you are curious and want to try out looks SAVE on these items.

Pinch pennies on:

- Leather details - shorts, shirts, dresses

- Fringe- it comes and goes but it doesn't last long

 

- Sequins- yes, I love the bling bling too but this is a trend in my eyes, not a classic (except for NYE of course).

- LARGE statement jewelry- these can be costly...find the look for less and build your costume jewelry collection

 

- Cut outs- in dresses, tops, even pants

 

- Crop tops- self explanatory

 

(**You get the idea) 

That's Tricky- Make-up Tips

Time consuming makeup application is not always ideal, let's be honest...we are often times rushing rushing rushing. 

Here are a few tips that make my makeup stay put all night and some of the tricks I use to make sure that the application is quick and easy. 

1.  EYES

• Brows 
• First start with the shape that you like.  Even if you dont have time but for mascara and brows it will MAKE A BIG IMPACT. 

•  This is how you will basically shape the brows if you have sparce spots FILL THEM in with eyeshadow or a brow pencil.
• STAYING POWER, you can set them with hairspray on a wand brush if you don't have brow gel. 
• Brows are sisters not twins so don't worry about them not being perfectly matched.  They are the framing of the face and eyes so give them a little TLC =)
• Lids
• PRIME PRIME PRIME PRIME, this will be a base to get your eyeshadows true color as well as helping the eyeshadow stay all day/night without creasing (most times). Below you will see E.L.F's eye primer $1, holla!!

• If you just use concealer to get your lids ready for shadow, that is fine but try not to do it with your fingers.  It will transfer oils from your fingers and cause creasing.
• EYELINER TRICK***- Use scotch tape to make that sexy cat eye in a fraction of the time, little strokes help with the application as well as a short applicator to help you control the brush

• Mascara is a beautiful thing, falsies aren't alway that comfortable so using DIFFERENT kinds of mascaras may help you achieve the fake lash look.  i.e. one lengthening and one volume....BOOM, perfect lashes. 
• Heat up your lash curler- helps maintain the curl and lasts longer =)
• Wiggle the product in....amazing results
• More than one pass of the brush to build product up.

2.  FACE- AKA Money Maker

• PRIME PRIME PRIME PRIME, your skin will thank you.  Your makeup will GLIDE on and many primers have minerals that are healthy for your skin....yay Vitamins!!! (Shown is E.L.F's face primer for $3-6 at Target)

 

 

• Pat on foundation for FULL coverage and swipe for minimal coverage
• Do concealer is a V formation under the eye instead of straight.  This will highlight your eyes, lift the eye, as well as draw attention up....WHO DOES NOT WANT THAT?!
• Many women stay away for powder but if you have oily skin powder will help your skin stay matte and will absorb oil.  Powder also keeps your makeup from shifting around AKA disappearing
• LAST STEP- SET SET SET SET SET, like volleyball....you need a good set to kill it.  This is also true of killer makeup a setting spray or hairspray mist will help your makeup stay all day/night long.  It also will help hydrate your skin as well as providing you with vitamins.....Who wants glowy skin without makeup?? This will help. 
  
 

 

 

I hope that you found some of these tricks helpful. I use E.L.F. products and honestly, I haven't been disappointed yet.  Fast, easy, long lasting makeup on the move. 

 

Work it, Ladies =)  Enjoy! 

 

Fashion-Hair-Makeup

Tools of the Trade vol. 1



 I love makeup and watching makeup tutorials but let us be honest, I'm not going to pay $20 for a Mac brush when e.l.f. is less expensive.  E.l.f. can be found in Target and they have great basics to build your makeup collection as well as providing you with tools to practice new looks.  Here are some of my favorites.

 

Oh yeah!!! I forgot....who wants 50% off!!!!  If you get e.l.f. brushes take 50%  off when ordering $25 worth by 10/28. PROMO CODE "BRUSHES" !  ENJOY!!

 

FACE

 

e.l.f. Essential Total Face Brush- This brush is perfect for putting on setting powder and is only $1!!

 

 

e.l.f. Essential Foundation Brush- Although I do not use this for my foundation I do use it to put my concealer on under my eyes.  I first will put concealer on my finger, dab under my eye, and blend it in with this brush which is $1. 

 

 

 

e.l.f. Studio Small Tapered Brush- This brush is $3 and I use it to apply blush to the apples of my cheeks via the "smile" technique.  We have all done it, CHEEEESIN' for 2 min for blush =). 

 

 

e.l.f. Studio Angled Blush Brush- I use this $3 brush to contour and highlight.  If you want to give your face some dimension be sure to grab a bronzer a little darker than your complexion and place it under your cheek bones (upward motion with the "fishy" face).  Also place it on your temples for a slimming effect. 

 

EYES

 

e.l.f. Essential Eye Shadow Brush- This brush is $1 and is my go to for when I want to pack a color on my lid.  To make that color POP, wet the brush just a little and with a patting motion place it on your eye.  A swiping motion will not allow the shadow to stay in place.

 

 

e.l.f. Essential Blending Eye Brush- IF YOU GET ANY BRUSH GET THIS ONE! I love this brush for blending in the crease.  If you are doing a smokey eye this brush is great for blending any hard edges and making it look professional.  I also use this brush for contouring on the sides of nose. =)

 

e.l.f. Essential Eyelash & Brow Wand- Yes, the wand! Ladies, I have figured out that even if you don't style your eyebrows they are still the picture frame for the eyes so if you don't want to fill them in etc take a little hair spray and brush those brows it will look polished and put together. 

 

 

Both of these makeup looks were done with these brushes all under $3 ea!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Fashion / Hair / Makeup

 

Fall Fashion 2013 Trends

 

I have a serious love for fall and an even more passionate love for fall fashion.  Here are a few of the trends that I'm digging right now and some of the pieces I have purchased that coincide with these trends.  I will include links as to where I purchased items and will do a look book if anyone is interested.  ENJOY! (Dresslink Haul).  

 

1. Open Cardigans-  I love this comfy trend and how it can be dressed up or down.  The tribal look is still in and I am so excited.  Forever21 Cardigan  ($24) the cardigan I purchased from Dresslink ($8.88)

2. Flannel Shirts- Grab your school colors and wear this tailgating favorite.  Flannel shirts are casually cool with jeans but how cool are they with a black leather skirt and booties.  Go for it!  This J. Crew flannel is $89.50 while this Dresslink version is less than $10. 

 

3. Leather touches- Pairing really soft and girly blouses with a leather skirt is a way to toughen up a look and still stay inside your comfort zone.  Loving the leather touches.  These leather shorts from Nasty Gal are $68 dollars while the skirt I purchased was $7.50 from Dresslink.  Don't have to spend a lot on trends.

 

 

 

4. Black and White- There is something about black and white that is so effortlessly chic.  I grabbed a few pieces and I cannot wait to wear them with colored jeans or pencil skirts. 

Francesca's has a great selection of this season's neutral look!  Check it out, great prices and sales too! Since this is a Dresslink haul, I got these tops for all under $8 ea.

Cardi Blazer

Fly away cardigan

 

 Polka dot blouse

 

5. Last but not least, statement accessories- Chunky  necklaces, infinity scarves, bold bracelets, colored clutches........oh my, it's endless! I got mine all for under $5!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

That is it for now.  If you have any questions please leave a comment below.  I am overall satisfied with my Dresslink haul and the first time you order with them you get 20% off your total. 

 

Hope you enjoyed!!