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I’ve created a Holiday Gift Guide for 2020 to simplify your Christmas shopping this year as well as making gift-giving personal, thoughtful, and less stressful. Especially with Black Friday tomorrow you can score so many good deals on the products below! Happy Holidays!
It’s my favorite time of year when Sephora kicks off their sale which only happens twice a year! If you haven’t heard yet, the sale at Sephora started last week, October 30, for the holiday season! All levels – Sephora Rouge, VIB and Beauty Insider can shop the sale of the season!
The reason this sale is so awesome is that department stores will never give you this much of a discount off of beauty products! So if you’ve been thinking of splurging on the Dyson Hairdryer or T3 Styling Wand now is the time to buy those investment pieces.
First off, you need to be a member of the Beauty Insider program (you can sign up here).
The sale takes place in a tiered format:
If you aren’t familiar with the tiers here is a run down on how it works. The top tier is VIB Rouge which is for those customers that spend $1,000 a year. The next tier is VIB for customers who spend $350 a year. The third tier is Beauty Insider which is for any customers in the program who spend less than $350 a year. I’m a total makeup junkie so I shopped the sale last week and summarized my top 10 picks below:
Hair Tools - The T3 Styling Wand is super easy to use and creates the most long lasting curls. I always struggled with curls falling out soon after I've curled my hair but this styling wand is amazing! What's even better is that this comes in a set of THREE barrels so you get more for your money! Another one of my favorites, the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, is another one of my personal favorites. The Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer has made my life so much easier with its high-speed, powerful, brushless digital motor and intelligent heat control for shine. It dries my hair so fast and when I use a round brush with it, my hair looks like I’ve just stepped out of the salon.
Body Wash - I always stock up on my favorite brand of body wash, Necessaire in Sandalwood (comes in three different scents). This product is both vegan and considered a “clean” product which is made without all those harmful chemicals.
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask - Still one of the hottest products in the blogger community, this mask does not disappoint. I love how thick the mask is and how hydrating it is (definitely great for those that have dry and dull skin). I use this mask as my night time moisturizer and wake up with beautiful hydrated skin!
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder - I use this loose setting powder each time I do my makeup. It really helps to set my undereye makeup so it doesn’t crease and to contour the sides of my nose and under my cheek bones. I love that it also comes in a mini travel size which I bought as part of the sale so I use it on the go.
Lip Combo - To get my signature lip combo (I’ve been wearing this for YEARS) I use these three products. I first start off my lining my lips with the Smashbox Lip Liner in shade Nude Medium followed by filling in my lips with the Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Bow N Arrow. Then once that’s dry I use the Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Lip Bath Gloss in Sheer. This 3-step combo makes the most beautiful glossy neutral lip color.
Tarte Creaseless Undereye Concealer - Another must have product and one I can’t live without. I pair this concealer paired with the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder and it creates a flawless undereye finish!
Moisturizers - Nothing is more important than a great base! I like to keep my skin well hydrated and moisturized. Here are some of my favorite moisturizers: Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb, Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer and Tatcha Water Cream.
Face Tools - I have a Jade Roller and also did purchase the Gua Sha tool during the last Sephora sale in the spring and actually use it more than the Jade Roller. The Gua Sha tool promotes the lifting and smoothing of the skin and it leaves the face lifted.
Foundation - There are so many foundations out there but one that I have been wanting to try is the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna which is a soft-matte long-wear foundation that comes in 50 shades! My go-to foundation is the Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Long Wear Foundation which is a long-wear foundation and lasts for up to 24 hours (you can read my review here).
Perfume - When does perfume EVER go on sale? Well during the Sephora sale they sure do! I have both the COCO Mademoiselle and the Chloé Eau de Parfum they are both amazing. I always make sure to stock up on perfumes during each sale and cologne for my husband as well. He loves the Bleu De CHANEL and it smells sooo good!
What will you be shopping from the Sephora Sale?
Today I am sharing with you all my TOP PICKS from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. There are sooo many good sales this year I can't even hide my excitement! The sale includes BRAND NEW fall merchandise and of course wardrobe staples. Keep reading below for details!
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale also known as the #NSale is one of Nordstrom's biggest sales of the year which goes for a few weeks.
Key dates for the #NSale are shown below. In order to shop the earlier dates you need to have spent a certain amount of money (it’s in tiers) and also need to be a Nordstrom cardholder. In order to become a Nordstrom cardholder - apply HERE!
You can preview the catalog items in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2020 Catalog.
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is probably the BEST sale of the year and among any retailer I would say for the whole year. The sale has brand new items for the upcoming fall that are marked down which is very exciting. This is the best time to stock up on your sweaters, jeans, boots, shoes, makeup, handbags, etc. Not only can you stock up on your fall items alot of wardrobe staples go on sale as well such as workout gear, jeans, leggings, cardigans, t-shirts, etc. Also with women’s I have compiled a list for home, men’s and baby.
Unlike other sales where items start at full price and then get marked down, Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is the opposite. Items start on sale for a selected period of time and then prices will go back up in August.
To avoid getting overwhelmed I always have a strategy in place when shopping the Nordstrom sale. First I go through my closet to see what I need. Do I need new pair of boots? Leggings? Tanks? Sweaters? After putting together a list of items I need, I then browse the Nordstrom catalog to get a sense of what will be going on sale. I jot down brands, styles, and prices so I know which departments to go to first. It's like creating a road map! I also use the “Wishlist” tool on the Nordstrom website to save any items that I want to buy - this is a great tip for staying organized and only buying what you need to buy!
Also this year with COVID, I know that many of you are probably hesitant to go into the store and shop. Luckily Nordstrom offers curbside pickup and expedited shipping. Nordstrom makes it super easy to shop from the comfort of your home.
To make things easy for you all I split out my favorite picks in a couple of different categories below.
WOMEN - TOPS
WOMEN - BOTTOMS
WOMEN - SHOES
WOMEN - ACCESSORIES
BEAUTY
MEN
BABY
HOME
It’s my favorite time of year when Sephora kicks off their sale which only happens twice a year! If you haven’t heard yet, the sale at Sephora starting today, April 17, for the spring season! All levels – Sephora Rouge, VIB and Beauty Insider can shop the sale of the season!
The reason this sale is so awesome is that department stores will never give you this much of a discount off of beauty products! So if you’ve been thinking of splurging on the Dyson Hairdryer or T3 Styling Wand now is the time to buy those investment pieces.
First off, you need to be a member of the Beauty Insider program (you can sign up here).
The way the sale works it’s in a tiered format:
If you aren’t familiar with the tiers here is a run down on how it works. The top tier is VIB Rouge which is for those customers that spend $1,000 a year. The next tier is VIB for customers who spend $350 a year. The third tier is Beauty Insider which is for any customers in the program who spend less than $350 a year.
1. T3 Styling Wand - This curling wand does WONDERS to your hair and creates long lasting curls! I always struggled with curls falling out soon after I've curled my hair but this styling wand is amazing! What's even better is that this comes in a set of THREE barrels so you get more for your money! Plus this Styling Wand is currently on sale for $250 (it has a value of $355!).
2. Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer - This one is a personal favorite. I absolutely hate drying my hair. It’s very long and curly/wavy so it takes forever. The Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer is made my life so much easier with its high-speed, powerful, brushless digital motor and intelligent heat control for shine. If you have any questions about this hair dryer or want a review on it please let me know in the comments or send me an email!
3. Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask - Still one of the hottest products in the blogger community, this mask does not disappoint. I love how thick the mask is and how hydrating it is (definitely great for those that have dry and dull skin). This mask is also free from harmful ingredients - double win!
4. Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder - I’ve been using a loose setting powder every time I do my makeup. It really helps to set my undereye makeup so it doesn’t crease and to contour the sides of my nose. I love that it also comes in a mini travel size which I bought as part of the sale so I use it on the go! I have tried other setting powders and I continuously come back to this one!
5. Lip Combo - To get my signature lip combo I use these three products. I first start off my lining my lips with the Smashbox Lip Liner in Nude Medium followed by filling in my lips with the Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Bow N Arrow. Then once that’s dry I use the Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Lip Bath Gloss in Sheer. This combo makes the most beautiful glossy neutral lip color.
6. Tarte Creaseless Undereye Concealer - This concealer is another one of my favorites. I like to use this concealer paired with the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder and it creates a flawless finish!
7. Moisturizers - Nothing is more important than a great base! I like to keep my skin well hydrated and moisturized. Here are some of my favorite moisturizers: Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb, First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration and Tatcha Water Cream.
8. Face Tools - I have a Jade Roller and use it on my face with a serum. I also have my eye on this Gua Sha tool and have heard so many great things about it! The Gua Sha tool promotes the lifting and smoothing of the skin and it leaves the face lifted and looking radiant (sign me up please!).
9. Foundation - There are so many foundations out there but one that I have been wanting to try is the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna which is a soft-matte long-wear foundation that comes in 50 shades! My go-to foundation is the Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Long Wear Foundation which is a long-wear foundation and lasts for up to 24 hours (you can read my review here).
10. Perfume - When does perfume EVER go on sale? Well during the Sephora sale they sure do! I have both the COCO Mademoiselle and the Chloé Eau de Parfum they are both amazing. I always make sure to stock up on perfumes during each sale and cologne for my husband as well. He loves the Bleu De CHANEL and it smells sooo good!
What will you be shopping from the Sephora Sale?
The infamous Sephora sale is back for the second time this year! If you haven’t heard yet the sale at Sephora started last Friday, April 26, for the spring season! YAY! All levels (Yes ALL levels!) – Sephora Rouge, VIB and Beauty Insider can shop the sale of the season!
The reason this sale is so awesome is that department stores will never give you this much of a discount off of beauty products! So if you’ve been thinking of splurging on the Dyson Hairdryer or T3 Styling Wand now is the time to buy those investment pieces.
First off, you need to be a member of the Beauty Insider program (you can sign up here).
The way the sale works it’s in a tiered format:
If you aren’t familiar with the tiers here is a run down on how it works. The top tier is VIB Rouge which is for those customers that spend $1,000 a year. The next tier is VIB for customers who spend $350 a year. The third tier is Beauty Insider which is for any customers in the program who spend less than $350 a year.
1. T3 Styling Wand - This curling wand does WONDERS to your hair and creates long lasting curls! I always struggled with curls falling out soon after I've curled my hair but this styling wand is amazing! What's even better is that this comes in a set of THREE barrels so you get more for your money!
2. Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer - Alright ladies, how many of you HATE blowdrying your hair? I know I definitely fall into that category with my long hair! The Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer has been such a hot item since it came out with its high-speed, powerful, brushless digital motor and intelligent heat control for shine. I own a Dyson Hair Dryer and I LOVE IT! If you have any questions about this hair dryer or want a review on it please let me know in the comments or send me an email!
3. Olaplex - One of the hottest new products on the market is the Olaplex line. This one in particular, the Olaplex Hair Perfector, is a concentrated treatment that strengthens the hair, reduces breakage and improves the look and feel of your hair. I can’t wait to try out this line!
4. Drunk Elephant LALA Retro Whipped Cream - Drunk Elephant is one of the top skincare brands right now and it's no surprise as the brand is committed to using only clean ingredients. This product in particular is an amazing moisturizer that rescues dry, dull skin while slowly delivering a steady dose of barrier moisture throughout the day and night.
5. OLEHENRIKSEN Truth Serum - This product is amazing in evening out your skin tone. This serum is packed with It's packed with vitamin C, to brighten, correct uneven tone, and create a radiant complexion. Amazing dewy skin, here I come!
6. Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask - One of the hottest products in the blogger community, this mask does not disappoint. I love how thick the mask is and how hydrating it is (definitely great for those that have dry and dull skin). This mask is also free from harmful ingredients - double win!
7. Huda The Nude Eyeshadow Palette - During the Sephora sale I always make it a point to pick up at least one new eye shadow palette! This palette is beautiful with 18 shades highly-pigmented shades, ranging from flattering mattes to shimmer-drenched hues.
8. Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder - This loose setting powder is the KEY to setting my makeup especially under my eye area. I use this setting powder to set my under eye makeup so it doesn't crease. I love that it also comes in a mini travel size which I bought as part of the sale so I use it on the go!
9. Foundation - There are so many foundations out there but one that I have been wanting to try is the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna which is a soft-matte long-wear foundation that comes in 50 shades! My go-to foundation is the Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Long Wear Foundation which is a long-wear foundation and lasts for up to 24 hours (you can read my review here)
10. Perfume - When does perfume EVER go on sale? Well during the Sephora sale they sure do! I have both the COCO Mademoiselle and the Chloé Eau de Parfum they are both amazing. I always make sure to stock up on perfumes during each sale and cologne for my husband as well. He loves the Bleu De CHANEL which smells sooo good!
I hope you enjoyed this type of post of what's in my Sephora cart!
Will you be shopping the sale and picking up anything? I would love to hear your thoughts!