Sunday, June 6, 2010

Sunday Sale Alert! 6/6/10-6/12/10

Wow, where has the time gone? Can't believe it's June already and that I'm moving in 2 weeks! Found several apartments I loved but it doesn't look like any of them are going to work out. I'm totally bummed, but trying to be optimistic that something else is out there. Still, am busy all this week and going out of state the next, so I have no idea when I can look for another apartment. It's kind of stressing me out....crossing my fingers everything works out, somehow! Ahh.

Anyways, time for the Sunday Sale Alert! Again, please let me know if you guys would prefer just this list, or if you would still like to see the slideshow as part of my video on YouTube! Thank you!

Sunday Sale Alert - 6/6/10 - 6/12/10

Walgreens
L'Oreal Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
CoverGirl Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Revlon Foundation, Powder, Concealer, Blush or Eye Cosmetics- Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Neutrogena Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% of!
Rimmel Eye or Lip Cosmetics - On sale for 50% off!

CVS - All sales require CVS card
L'Oreal Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off! Limit 6.
Maybelline "The Falsies" Mascara - Get $2 Extra Bucks, it's like getting it for $5!
CoverGirl Clean Liquid Foundation or Pressed Powder - On sale for $6!
CoverGirl Outlast Lip gloss or Lipstain - On sale for $7!
CoverGirl Shineblast lip gloss, Lashblast Length, Luxe mascara, Liquilineblast eye liner or Smoky shadowblast - On sale for $7!
CoverGirl Lashblast Fusion mascara - On sale for $8!
Physicians Formula Eye Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!

Rite Aid- Sales may require new Rite Aid Rewards Card
CoverGirl Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Neutrogena Cosmetics - On sale for 40% off!
Physicians Formula bronzers - Buy One, Get One FREE!
Revlon Eye Cosmetics - On sale for $2 off!
Almay Foundation, Powder, Blush or Concealer - On sale for $3 off!

E.l.f. Coupon Codes - http://www.eyeslipsface.com
Buy One Item, Get the Second for 50% off! Use code MEMHALF with $2o purchase. Expires 6/7/10!

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Sunday Sale Alert - 5/30/10 - 6/5/10

Hey everyone! Again, sorry for the lack of updates! I know I keep saying that life is incredibly crazy, but it is! Only a few more weeks and things will slow down! Getting ready to move has been keeping me incredibly busy, from looking for an apartment, to buying things I need, to trying to organize and pack! On top of everything, I am going away in 3 weeks for an amazing event! I can't tell you guys what it is right now (no, it's not IMATS) but I will tell you all about it when I get back! But, that being said, I have so much to prepare for that, that I have had hardly any time for videos lately. I have all these ideas for videos that I want to film, but no time! But, like I said, once I move, my work hours will be much less than they are now, and I'll have a lot more time to make videos!

Getting back to makeup related business, did you know that Rite Aid is now requiring a bonus/rewards card, just like CVS? I tried to buy something on sale at Rite Aid the other day and it rang up as the normal price. The salesperson told me that I needed to sign up for the rewards card to receive the item at the discounted price. Hmm. I signed up, because I figure it is worth it to save the money, but still, it's just another club card to add to my key ring. Just thought I'd let you all know for the next time you go shopping at Rite Aid.

I'm sure the reason you are really here is to read the Sunday Sale Alert, so I better get on to that! ;-)

Sunday Sale Alert - 5/30/10 - 6/5/10

Walgreens
Maybelline Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Revlon Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
CoverGirl "Blast" Cosmetics - On sale for $7.49!

CVS
Revlon Cosmetics or Beauty Tools - Buy One, Get One 50% off! Limit 6.
Maybelline Eye Cosmetics - On sale for 40% off!
Rimmel Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
CoverGirl Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!

Rite Aid
Revlon Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Prestige, Neutrogena, Sally Hansen, Wet n Wild, NYC, Jane or Bonne Bell Lip Color - Buy One, Get One 50% off!!
Almay Intense I-Color Eye Makeup - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Physicians Formula Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
L'Oreal True Match Roller or Infallible Lip Color - On sale for $9.99!

E.l.f. Coupon Codes
6 Free Duo Eyeshadows - Use code EGSATC with $20 purchase by 6/1/10.
Free Studio Gift - Use code EGSGF with $20 purchase by 6/1/10.


I hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! Be safe if you are traveling, like I am! See you all very soon!! xoxo

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Come Shopping With Me! - CVS/Pharmacy

Hey guys! Want to go shopping with me? Check out my latest video, below, where I take you shopping at CVS/Pharmacy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB9fJnVrZlk

Here are my top tips on how to get a great deal when you are shopping at CVS!

1. Visit the ExtraCare Coupon Center! These coupon centers are relatively new to CVS, but they are a great way to save a little extra money during each shopping trip! All you have to do is scan your CVS card, and you will automatically receive free coupons that you can use when you make a purchase. If you're like me, you probably misplace all those coupons you clipped before leaving home, so I love the fact that I can get great coupons right when I walk in the door! Also, CVS has told me that the coupons you receive will likely be based off previous purchases. This means if you frequently buy cosmetics at CVS, you are likely to get more cosmetic coupons. Awesome!

2. Choose Generic Products Wherever Possible - CVS offers many generic/CVS brand products for a much cheaper price. These products have the same ingredients as the brand names you usually purchase, but for a lower price. If you are looking to save a few dollars, definitely opt for the CVS brand, instead!

3. Buy Products That Are On Sale When Possible - If you follow my YouTube channel, you know that I update you all every Sunday on the weekly drugstore sales. If you can wait until a product you need goes on sale, you will be able to save some extra money. Drugstores like CVS frequently have buy one, get one free sales, or buy one, get one 50% off sales. It's not always practical or possible to wait for sales, but if you can, you will be able to get a great deal. Also, stock up on your favorite cosmetics when they are buy one, get one free, or on sale!

4. Keep Your Eyes Open for Clearance Products - Drugstores, especially CVS, it seems, frequently have clearance items for up to 75% off the original price. Their biggest clearance sales seem to happen once or twice a year, but occasionally you can find products that are being phased out on great clearance sales. This is a great time to try a new product or new color/shade!

Hopefully these tips will help you all to save a little bit of money. Cosmetics are expensive so it's great to save some pennies wherever possible! Hope you all are having a great day. Make sure to follow my YouTube channel because I am going to be holding a contest soon where one or two of you will be able to win some great (in my opinion, anyway, hehe) prizes!! xoxo

Monday, May 10, 2010

What a week!

Hi everyone! Sorry this update is getting to you late, but as some of you know, I was sooo sick yesterday! I had one commitment I had to fulfill and luckily I felt well enough to go at the time! The rest of the day, I was just in bed feeling horrible! It was not a fun experience, needless to say! I don't even know what I was sick with...maybe a stomach bug? A 24 hour virus? I'm not sure but I am SO glad to be feeling back to normal! Thank you to everyone who left me get well wishes on Twitter! That was so nice of you all and they most definitely helped!

Anyway, getting down to business, there are some great sales this week! Once I finally got out of bed and checked out the ads, I was excited to see how many there were! I'm especially excited because tomorrow I'm going to be uploading a video where you get to go shopping with me! On this shopping trip, I picked up some more prizes to add to my ever-growing collection of contest prizes which one or two of you will win in an upcoming contest (to be announced very soon)! Also, I used my shopping trip as a means to give some shopping tips for those of you on a makeup budget like myself! I will hopefully be posting this tomorrow night so make sure to check it out! Thanks so much for watching and reading...you guys are the absolute best! Have a wonderful week!!! xoxo

Sunday Sale Alert - 5/9/10 - 5/15/10

Walgreens
Almay Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Revlon Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
L'Oreal Cosmetics or Skincare - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Maybelline Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!

CVS
Maybelline Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Physicians Formula Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Revlon Eye or Lip Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
CoverGirl Lip Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One FREE! Limit 1.
CoverGirl Smoky Shadowblast or Liquiline Blast - On sale for $7!
CoverGirl Lashblast Fusion Mascara - On sale for $8!
Neutrogena Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Wet n Wild Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!

Rite Aid
Revlon Eye and Lip Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Neutrogena Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Physicians Formula Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
L'Oreal Lip Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Prestige Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara - On sale, 2 for $8!
Maybelline Lip Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Almay Foundation, Powder, Blush or Concealer - Buy One, Get One 50%! Plus a $1 single check rebate!

E.l.f. Coupon Codes
Get the 5 New Nail Polish Colors for FREE with $20 purchase - Use code EGPOLAXA.
Get $5 off for Cinco De Mayo - Use code UDCDM with $20 purchase.
Get $1.98 shipping! Use code EGSHIP198 with $20 purchase.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Life is busier than ever, but better than ever!

Hello everyone!! My goodness, life has been nothing short of a whirlwind lately. I've been traveling the past three weekends so I haven't been able to make many new videos. I am SO sorry because I know a lot of you are waiting for requested vids! This week, I WILL upload: Top 10 Elf Favorites, MAC Haul, NYX Haul (possibly a collective haul), and a Project 10 Pan Update! That's a lot but I owe it to you guys! Thanks so much for being patient with my busy schedule!

The good news is that I finally got my schedule sorted out for the summer. I will be working much better hours and I won't be traveling as much! I am going to be moving in about a month (crazy!) and then everything should settle into a more calm routine (I hope!) I should have time to relax and time to spend with my friends and family. I will also have a ton of time to make videos, so you'll be seeing me a lot more this summer! :-)

Alrighty, well here's what you've been waiting for....the Sunday Sale Alert! :-)

Sunday Sale Alert - 5/2/10 - 5/8/10

CVS
-Get $3 back when you spend $10 on any combination of Almay and Revlon products
-Get $3 back when you spend $10 on Rimmel Cosmetics!
-Almay Intense i-color - On sale for $5.99!
-L'Oreal Studio Secrets face primers - On sale for $9!
-L'Oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara - On sale for $6
-All L'Oreal Eyeshadows or Eye liners (includes HIP eyeshadows) - On sale for $5!
-CoverGirl Lash Blast Fusion Mascara - On sale for $7.99!
-CoverGirl Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!

Walgreens
-Wet N Wild Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
-Maybelline Foundation, Powder, Concealer or Blush - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
-Revlon Eye Cosmetics or Implements - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
-Rimmel Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!

Rite Aid
-Almay, Revlon, Neutrogena and Physicians Formula Lip Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
-Maybelline Face and Eye Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
-L'Oreal Foundation, Powder, Blush and Concealers - On sale for $2 off!
-Physicians Formula Bronzers - Buy One, Get One FREE!
-CoverGirl Cosmetics (Excluding Lash Blast Length and Simply Ageless) - Buy One, Get One FREE!

Other Sales
-Pop Beauty Cosmetics on sale on Hautelook.com - Starts Thursday at 8 AM PST
Visit this link to sign up for free!! http://www.hautelook.com/invite/BBeautiful885
-Free E.l.f. Mini Makeup Kit PLUS $25 Restaurant.com gift card with $25 Elf purchase - Use code EGMMRDC at check-out.
-Buy an E.l.f. Gift Set, Get a Second for 50% off! Requires $20 purchase; use code EGMGS at check-out.

Have a fabulous week and I promise I'll make a new video very soon!! :-)

Sunday, April 25, 2010

What a Whirlwind Weekend!

Wow, this weekend was super busy and just flew by! I was traveling for some of the weekend, I went to visit some of my friends and we had an awesome time! But, girls will be girls, and we didn't end up getting to bed until about 4:30 AM last night! I got home today, and had to rush right off to work (I don't normally work Sundays) and I ended up having to stay much later than usual...but I did meet a very sweet guy, so I guess it's all worth it! :-)

Ok, enough personal details, time to let you know about the sales, which is why you're really here, I'm sure! Here you go! :-)

Sunday Sale Alert - 4/25/10 - 5/1/10

Walgreens
L'Oreal Cosmetics, Skin Care or Sublime Bronze - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Neutrogena Cosmetics, Skin or Sun Care - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Revlon Foundation, Concealer, Powder, Blush or Eye Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
CoverGirl Foundation, Concealer, Powder, Blush or Lip Color - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
CoverGirl "Blast" Cosmetics - On sale for $7.99!

CVS
L'Oreal Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Revlon Foundation, Powder, Blush, Concealer, Lip, Nail or Beauty Tools - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Milani Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
CoverGirl Lashblast - On sale for $7.99 because you get $2 "Extra Bucks"

Rite Aid
L'Oreal Cosmetics - On sale for 40% off!
Buy an Almay foundation, get an Almay Eye and Face Makeup Remover FREE!
Buy a Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, get a Revlon Nail Enamel FREE!
Buy a Prestige Mascara, get a Prestige Classic Kohl Eyeliner FREE!
EcoTools Brushes - Buy One, Get one FREE!
Physicians Formula Powder, Bronzer, Blush or Concealer - Buy One, Get One 50% off!

E.l.f. - http://www.eyeslipsface.com
Get a free mineral starter kit ($20 value) with $25 purchase. Use code "EGEDCQ" at checkout.
Get 10 free mineral eyeshadows with $20 purchase. Use code "EGMES" at checkout.

Other Sales
Don't forget to check out the NYX bundle sale for some great deals! Shipping can be a little expensive but you can't beat the bargains!!! If you want specific colors of NYX products, I also recommend http://www.cherryculture.com! They have excellent prices on NYX products and many other brands.

Have a wonderful week!!! :-)

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Sunday Sale Alert 4/18/10 - 4/24/10

Hello, everyone! I hope you are having a fabulous Sunday! Mine has been extremely relaxing. I had nothing to do today except clean, and while that wasn't necessarily relaxing, it feels great to have a clean house! I still have a little bit left to do, but I wanted to get the sales up for you all! You can also check out the sales in video/slideshow form by visiting my YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/budgetbeautiful

In terms of videos, I will have a lot of videos this week to make up for the lack of videos last week! I have a TAG video to post, a Project 10 Pan video and a video on my top 10 favorite e.l.f. products! I also have some very exciting news to share with you about EcoTools brushes!

Here are the sales for the week...remember that 30% Urban Decay and 15% off Sephora end TOMORROW, so make your order soon!

Sunday Sale Alert 4/18/10 - 4/24/10

Walgreens
L'Oreal Eye Cosmetics or Cleansers - On sale for 25% off!
Almay Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Maybelline Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!

CVS
Physicians Formula Cosmetics - On sale for 40% off!
Rimmel Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One FREE!
Wet N Wild Cosmetics - Buy One, Get one FREE!
CoverGirl Volume Exact or Lash Exact Mascara - Get $4 "Extra Bucks" back - It's like getting it for $1.99!
Maybelline Foundation, Powder, Blush, or Concealer - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Spend $10 on Revlon Cosmetics or Beauty Tools, Get $3 "Extra Bucks" back!
L'Oreal Colour Riche Lip color or Lip liner - On sale for $5!

Rite Aid
Neutrogena Cosmetics - On sale for 40% off!
CoverGirl Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Prestige Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Revlon Eye or Face Makeup and Beauty Tools - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Maybelline Eye Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
N.Y.C. Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!

E.l.f. Coupon Codes - http://www.eyeslipsface.com/
50% off studio line! Use code "EGSTUDZ" at check-out with $20 purchase.
Free 12 piece professional brush set with $20 purchase. Use code "EGSPBRU" at check-out.
Free Mini Makeup Collection - Use code "FREEMINI" with $20 purchase.

As a reminder, these promotions end TOMORROW, 4/19!
** Code for Urban Decay sale is "1SFNF" - 30% off entire line at http://www.urbandecay.com/
** Code for 15% off at Sephora.com is "VIBMADNESS" at http://www.sephora.com/

Have a wonderful week!!! :-)




Saturday, April 17, 2010

I'm back!

Hi guys! First, let me apologize for not uploading any new videos this week or writing on here! It has been a crazy week! I was so busy, and then I got some bad news about my job as well. So, I apologize but I promise to get a new video up tonight and lots more this coming week! I am going to pre-record some videos tonight so no matter how busy this week gets, I will still have new videos for you guys! Thanks for bearing with me and being patient. Hopefully this week will be much less stressful, though! :-)

I just got back from Ulta where I went to get some OPI polishes. I have always used China Glaze but figured it was time I tried OPI! While I was there, I swatched some of the Urban Decay shadows for fun and oh my goodness, they are SO soft and smooth! I have never felt eyeshadows like those before! I am in love with the Deluxe Shadow Palette, especially the color "scratch." Right now, UD is 30% off...but I'm on Project 10 Pan. Would ordering something while it is on sale and not using it until I finish Project 10 Pan be cheating????

Well, I have a ton of cleaning to do tonight...I've been out all day shopping and getting things done and my house just gets messier each day! Let's just say, the laundry didn't even make it into the basket this week. :-\ Well, at least I have tonight and tomorrow to get cleaned up and re-organized before the week starts again! I am trying to stay positive about life and my job situation and hopefully all will work out. I hope you all are having a relaxing weekend! Stay tuned for a new video later tonight and the Sunday Sale Alert video tomorrow....GREAT deals at CVS this week!! :-)

xoxo

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Sunday Sale Alert and Update

Hey guys!

Sorry I haven't written in a while! Life has just been crazy, but a good kind of crazy. I have had so much to do but I am still enjoying and loving life so much. Come summer, I am going to be moving and starting a new job, so that will be a little hectic after first, but after that, my schedule should become more regular and I will have more time for writing and filming videos.

Project 10 Pan is going well. I have finished one product, and am almost finished 2 more. I never realized how big the number 10 was before, haha! I feel like it is going to take a while for me to finish 10 whole products! Not being able to buy makeup is definitely hard, but I have also been enjoying shopping in my own collection. I must say, I was looking through what I have last night, and I found a lot of things I have never used, or only used once. Most of these things are products I forgot I even bought. I am definitely looking forward to using them again! I will do a video update on this soon.

Also coming this week is a mini reviews video on several products people have asked me to review. These products include the Elf concealer palette, Olay facial wash, LA Colors Metallic Palette, and....I can't remember what else, but there are a few more products. If there is anything else you have seen in one of my haul videos that you would like reviewed, please let me know!

I also still have an Elf haul to show you all, and a huge NYX haul! I'm not sure if I can do that one in under 10 minutes, but I will try! These are items I purchased before I started Project 10 Pan (obviously), but never got around to showing you in a haul video.

Anyway, getting on to the real topic of this post....Sunday Sale Alert! I have gotten a few requests to post it here on my blog, and I will certainly continue to do that. I had every intention of doing it each week, but like I said, life just got crazy. I will definitely make time to do it every week now, though, because I know a lot of you prefer the sales in a list form. Ok well I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend! Check out the sales below:

SUNDAY SALE ALERT: 4/11/10 - 4/17/10

WALGREENS
Revlon Foundation, Concealer, Powder, Blush or Lip Color - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Rimmel Eye or Lip Cosmetics - On sale for 50% off!
Neutrogena Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
CoverGirl Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!

RITE AID
Almay Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Wet N Wild Cosmetics - On sale for 40% off!
Revlon Colorstay Products - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
CoverGirl Foundation, Powder, Blush or Concealer - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
L'Oreal Eye and Lip Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Maybelline Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!

CVS
CoverGirl and Olay Simply Ageless Foundation, Corrector, Concealer or Sculpting Blush - On sale for $11; look for coupon in Sunday's paper!
CoverGirl Clean Foundation or Pressed Powder - On sale for $6!
CoverGirl TruBlend Foundation, Powder or Blush - On sale for $8!
CoverGirl Lashblast Fusion Mascara - On sale for $8!
Revlon Cosmetics or Beauty Tools - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Almay Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Maybelline SuperStay Makeup (Liquid foundation) - On sale for $7!

E.l.f. Coupon Codes - http://www.eyeslipsface.com/
50% off studio line - Use code EGSTUDZ with $2o purchase
50% off mineral line - Use code EGMINX with $15 purchase
3 Free Nail Polishes and Nail Block - Use code EGNP3 with purchase of 3 nail polishes
Free Mini Makeup Collection - Use code FREEMINI with $20 purchase

OTHER SALES
30% off Urban Decay at http://www.urbandecay.com/ - Use code 1SFNF. Good until 4/19.
15% off at Sephora at http://www.sephora.com/ - Use code VIBMADNESS. Good until 4/19.
15% off at Lush Cosmetics at http://lushcosmetics.com/ - Use code GIFTFORYOU10
China Glaze - Buy 2, Get One FREE at Sally Beauty Supply. You can also order online using the code 55135 at http://www.sallybeauty.com/

Saturday, March 27, 2010

"Don't Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me" Review

I just finished a video review of "Don't Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me" by Paula Begoun. You can check it out here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXE9QLobhOQ


Overall, it is an excellent reference guide, especially if you are trying to save some money. It can help to steer you away from products that aren't really worth the money to purchase. I have agreed with most of the reviews I have read so far, so I feel like I can trust this book as a good reference source. The other great thing about the book is that you don't have to do a whole lot of reading to find out whether or not the product is worth purchasing. Now, I'm not saying you shouldn't read! I used to work at a library, so you know I definitely am an advocate of reading! ;-) But, sometimes time is of the essence, and you just don't have time to read a lot of reviews! This book is great because the reviews are short and sweet. You can just open to a product, or a company, and get the information quickly, probably more quickly than if you had to watch 5-10 reviews on YT or makeupalley.com.

I definitely recommend checking this book out. It is around $20, but worth every penny! Plus, it will help you save money in the long run by letting you know which products aren't worth your money to purchase. I had heard about this book for so long but I had never checked it out! I'm so glad that I did now, and that is why I'm encouraging you to do the same! If you aren't set on buying it just yet, check your local library. That's what I did (and frequently do, to preview items for free)!

That's about all for now...plenty of new videos will be up this week to make up for last week! Let me know if there is anything you would like to see as well! Have a wonderful week, and take care! <3

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

"Whataya Want From Me?"

Hey guys! The title is Adam Lambert's new song, but I guess it has to do with this week's poll, too! I really want to know what kinds of videos you guys would like to see from me. I have sooo many ideas for videos and I don't know which ones I should do next or which ones you would all most like to see! By the way, I have gotten a lot of video requests, and I haven't forgotten about them! Most of these were product reviews and I just want to have an adequate chance to try out the product before doing a review. Don't worry, I will review them as soon as I can! :-)

I have some ideas for tutorials too, since I have only done one so far. I think I am going to do a spring makeup tutorial, since that was what I asked you all to do for my contest. I thought it would be fun for you all to see a spring makeup look that I created, too! I will probably also work on a neutral eye tutorial since that's the look I wear most often. If there are any tutorials you would particularly like to see, please leave a comment here, or send me a message on YouTube.

In other news, I am working on making my first MAC order EVER! Now, I know that is not something that I would typically buy, or that is in my budget, but I did receive a gift card recently as a gift, so I don't have to worry about the price. I'm excited about trying MAC...the main thing I want to try is one of the paint pots, because I hear they are an excellent eye primer. If they could make all eyeshadows, including very cheap ones, last longer and not crease, it might be something I would be interested in purchasing again. Once I get the order and try it out, I will be sure to let you all know!

Well I hope you are enjoying the week...it's Wednesday, so we're halfway through! :-)

Thursday, March 18, 2010

It's A Wonderful Life!

Hey everyone! No, I'm not talking about the movie in the title, but just reality! The weather has been so beautiful lately and that always puts me in such a good mood! Plus, over the last two days, I only had to work a total of 5 hours, so that was wonderful! I got to spend a lot of time relaxing, making videos and shopping! Always good! ;-)

Speaking of videos, coming this weekend are a small collective haul video, a tutorial and a book review (don't worry, it relates to makeup)! Luckily, my weekend isn't too busy so I will have lots of time to film AND judge the winner of my 200+ subscribers contest! You guys are making it so hard for me to pick a winner because all the looks have been awesome! I am really wondering if I will be able to pick just one! And if you haven't entered, you still can! Just get your entry in before midnight EST on Saturday!

Well I can't wait for the weekend to finally be here! Tomorrow it's back to working a 9 hour day, but at least it's Friday! It is supposed to be almost in the 70s here, and I personally cannot wait! Well I hope you all have a wonderfully relaxing weekend and don't forget to take the poll over there! ----------------------------> I want to know what kind of videos you most enjoy watching so I know what kinds to upload! Ok, well I will talk to you all soon! :-)

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Good Morning! Happy St. Patrick's Day to all! I may not look irish, but I am part Irish! Anyway, I am lucky enough to have most of the day off from work and I am so happy about this because it is absolutely gorgeous outside! Sunny and breezy here, I couldn't ask for a better day!

To make it even better, I found a 50% off deal at E.l.f. today! Just enter the code "SORRYPATTY" at check-out, and you'll get 50% off up to $15! Great deal on great products!

Well, I guess that's about it! I'm off to run some errands...I may stop at Target again to check for E.l.f. products, but I think my stores are just slow. Hehe. I really don't need to buy any new makeup anyway, now, do I? Ha. I just made a huge order on NYX products. I think after I get that, I may start on Project 10 Pan. For those of you who don't know, this means not buying anymore makeup until I finish 10 makeup items completely. I think this would be really difficult, because I have rarely hit pan on anything, (except my E.l.f. complexion perfection palettes, which I use up SO quickly!) let alone 10 items!!! Still, I really need to do this because I should be saving my money. I also think it would be a great opportunity to discover those products that I used to use frequently, and also those that I have bought, and haven't really used much. I have a ton of things like that. :-\

Anyways! I hope you all have a wonderful day! Have fun and be safe! Talk to you all very soon!! :-)

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Sunday update

Hi everyone!

Wow, sorry I have not had the time to update for a little while, but life has been crazy! This weekend my sister came to visit me (she lives about 5 hours away) and we went shopping for her wedding dress! She is getting married in August, so she really needed to find one! Luckily, she did find a dress that looked gorgeous on her! Now we just have to shop for bridesmaids dresses....I am trying to help out with that because I am the maid of honor! Anyway, it was a great weekend, but it went entirely too fast! I feel like I didn't get done nearly enough!

So, I didn't have very much time to work on videos, either, but I promise the Sunday Sale Alert video will be up tonight! Also, I am working on an All-Elf Tutorial so that will be up either later tonight or tomorrow night.

I hope that the Sunday Sale Alert videos are helpful to you all. They do take a good amount of time to put together, so I hope that you all find them informative. I am wondering if there is a better way for me to do the videos though, possibly using a different format. Do you all like the slideshow format, or would it be easier for me just to list the sales here in my blog and then make a separate video talking about the sale highlights? Please let me know which you would prefer. Like I said, I do these videos for you guys, so I definitely would like your feedback! <3

Ok, well I'm off to eat dinner and then I'll continue working on the videos. Stay tuned for new uploads tonight and more this week! Have a wonderful night! :-)

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Latest ELF Deal!

Want to look beautiful AND enjoy a nice dinner out? Right now, ELF is having a great promotional deal that will allow you do both of these things! If you purchase more than $15 of products from eyeslipsface.com before 4/1/10, you will receive a $25 gift card to restaurant.com. Here, you will be able to choose from many different restaurants in your area, and pick out one or more restaurants at which to redeem your $25 gift card. Best of all, restaurant.com has great deals, so you can typically purchase a $25 gift card to a restaurant of your choice for only $10! That's like free money! And regardless of your budget, I don't know anyone who will turn that down! :-)

If you're thinking of making a purchase from ELF soon, you might as well do it before April 1st and take advantage of this great offer! All you need to do is add $15 worth of product (excludes shipping cost) to your shopping cart, and then enter the code "EGRDC25" at check out. ELF will include your $25 gift card with your shipment, and then you can log on to restaurant.com to choose the restaurants where you would like to spend it! Simple, easy, and a fabulous bargain!

I hope you all take advantage of this deal! I logged onto to restaurant.com to see what restaurants were participating in my area, and found quite a few! Just make sure to check the requirements...some restaurants only let you use the gift card Sunday-Thursday, and things like that.

Happy Shopping! and stayed tuned for an ELF haul video and All Elf makeup look tutorials coming later this week! :-)

Monday, March 8, 2010

Fun Makeup Survey!

Hey guys, I just thought this was a fun survey! Feel free to fill it out yourself in the comments or in your own blog! I'm off to relax...had a 12 hour workday and I'm exhausted! Talk to you all soon! :-)

DAILY MAKEUP SURVEY

1. What time did you do your makeup today? 8:00 AM

2. What's the least expensive beauty item you used? Two things were $1 each; ELF eyelash curler and ELF all over cover stick!

3. What was the biggest problem you needed to correct? concealing blemishes/acne scars

4. Did you apply false eyelashes? No

5. Did you do anything while applying makeup? Listened to "He's Just Not That Into You" movie

6. Biggest makeup mishap today? Probably just being in a hurry and not having that much time to devote to any one thing

7. Did you have a makeup inspiration in mind? Not today, I was too rushed! :-)

8. What's the most time-consuming part of your makeup routine? Concealer/foundation

9. What's part of your routine is the most fun? doing my eyes...I just got a new NYX 10 color palette and I love picking and choosing colors out of it!

10. What part of your makeup makes the biggest difference in the way you look? curling lashes and mascara. Also, eyeliner when I use it.

11. Neutral or colorful eyeshdaow? Neutral. The most colorful I will go is a plum or pink shade, but that's about it! :-)

12. Liquid or mineral foundation?Liquid (Revlon Colorstay)

13. Do you do your hair or makeup first? Just depends! Normally makeup first, though

14. Did you pack a makeup bag to take with you for the day? Nope, just a cover stickfor touch ups

15. When did you finish your makeup? 8:20 AM

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Random Updates!

Hey guys! Wow, it has been such a busy weekend! I can't believe it is almost over! I had a work meeting today, and then I went shopping and got my haircut! Now I'm working on uploading the Sunday Sale Alert video while watching the Oscars! Definitely some beautiful people and gowns at this awards show!

Also, am I the only one who didn't know that Kate Gosselin from Jon and Kate Plus 8 was going to be on Dancing with the Stars?? Hmm, that will certainly be interesting! I just wonder how she is going to manage taking care of her children while training for the show. From what I understand, the dancers have to go through rigorous training for the show, for upwards of 8 hours a day!

Anyway, this has been incredibly random, but make sure to check out the great sales going on this week! Some Buy One, Get One FREE sales on CoverGirl and Almay, and great Elf coupon codes, too!

Also, don't forget to enter my 200+ Subscribers Contest! There have been 9 entries so far and all of them have been WONDERFUL! I can't tell you how hard it is going to be for me to pick just one winner! I have already watched all the videos several times, and I just LOVE all of these spring makeup looks! The gorgeous weather here today made me long for spring even more!

Take care guys and have a great week!! <3

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Sunday Sale Alert - 3/7/10 to 3/13/10

Hey guys,

Just looked through the weekly sale ads, and there are a lot of great sales this week! Like normal, I'm going to concentrate mainly on Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid, although, I am going to also include Target this week, and Elf (eyeslipsface.com), because they are also having great sales!

Let me know if you come across any other bargains while shopping this week. Sometimes stores have sales that they don't advertise, and, similarly, clearance items are almost never advertised.

I have marked sales that I consider to be truly outstanding, or rare, with a **.


SUNDAY SALE ALERT - 3/7/10 to 3/13/10!

Walgreens
Maybelline Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
L'Oreal Foundation, Concealer, Powder, Blush, Mascara or Lip color - Sale, $3 off!
CoverGirl Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
Almay Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!

**Online Exclusive at Walgreens.com: Revlon Eye or Lip Cosmetics, $3 PER ITEM, plus free shipping!

CVS
Revlon Eye, Lip, or Beauty Tools - Buy One, Get One 50% off, with CVS card!
**Almay Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One FREE with CVS card! Limit 6.
L'Oreal Double Extend Lash Boosting Mascara or Lash Boosting Serum - On Sale for $9 with CVS card!
CoverGirl Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% with CVS card!
St. Ives or Noxzema Skin Care - 3 for $10, with CVS card!

Rite Aid
**CoverGirl Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One FREE!
L'Oreal Eye Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
**Revlon Lip products and Mascara - On sale for $4.99!
Wet N Wild cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50% off!
**Almay Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One FREE!
N.Y.C. Cosmetics - Buy One, Get One 50%!
Nivea Lip Care or Soft Lips (2 pack)- On Sale for 99 cents!
Coupon for $2 off Clean and Clear skincare (coupon expires 3/13/10) in weekly ad

Target
L'Oreal Color Riche or Infallible Plumping Lip Gloss - On sale for $6.99!
**L'Oreal True Match Liquid Makeup - On sale for $6.99!
**L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara - On sale for $5!

E.l.f. Coupon Codes - www.eyeslipsface.com
Free Brush of Choice with any purchase with code "FREEB" - expires March 10
$1.98 shipping until 3/15/10 with code "SHIPFOR198"
50% off studio line with code "STUDIOSAVE"

Also, be on the lookout for Elf products at Target! According to Elf's twitter, they hope to have all Target stores fully stocked with the line by March 15! That's right around the corner! I have read reports online that some Target stores are already carrying the line, and there is a wide assortment of products from which to choose, including the studio line! I personally cannot wait for Elf to be sold in Target stores. I am checking my store frequently, and will let you all know when Elf products arrive in my store. If your store already has Elf products, leave a comment and let me know!

That's all for this week....I'll update with more sales and I learn of them. Have a great week! :-)