The Style Aficionado » Shopping http://thestyleaficionado.com Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:48:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Sephora Friends & Family Sale http://thestyleaficionado.com/2010/10/sephora-friends-family-sale/ http://thestyleaficionado.com/2010/10/sephora-friends-family-sale/#comments Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:07:51 +0000 The Style Aficionado http://thestyleaficionado.com/?p=3486

Use code FF2010 @Sephora .com now through Nov 3 for 20% off your purchase.

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asos launch us shopping site

A few months ago I posted about ASOS offering free shipping to the US, I stocked my shopping cart full of goodies, because I knew that was a rare ordeal, but now they’ve done even better! ASOS has launched a US shopping site, which offers free shipping both ways (just like what the UK site offered). Again, risk free shopping!

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On of my favorite cosmetic brands NYX,  is on sale today at HauteLook. If you haven’t tried NYX products yet, take advantage of this sale. They’re offering combo deals that includes the raved about eyeshadow base and jumbo eye pencils. I absolutely love their eye shadows, and think the palettes are the best deal.  

If you need an invite click here.

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Theses liners have been getting quite a lot of hype since CG released them a few months ago; they are being compared to some makeup heavy hitters like Urban Decay, and MUFE (Make up For Ever). According to Covergirl ” you’ll get the intensity and staying power of a liquid with the ease and blendability of a waterproof pencil.” The liners are available in six shades: Black Fire, Brown Blaze, Silver Spark, Violet Voltage, Blue Boom, and Green Glow. Each pencil also comes equipped with an attached smudger at the opposite end so that you can control the intensity. All this priced around $8/ea and often BOGO at most drugstores.  So, does it live up to the hype?

In my opinion, YES! Run to your local drugstore (when they’re having a BOGO of course) and pick these up. I decided to purchase blue bloom and green glow. Blue boom is by far my favorite, but both colors were intense and lasted all day. I’m going back to get the black one during the next BOGO sale. Bravo to covergirl for making it back on my list of must have drugstore items, now if only there were more colors. My vote is for fuschia and turquoise.

To get a feel of how they are on various skin tones, check out some swatches on these blogs: Clumps of Mascara, Beauty and the Feast, Beauty Junkies Unite and Temptalia

Need some inspiration on how to wear colored liners?

This look is perfect for blue boom!

See why they need a turquoise? BTW, do you see the orange nails? Hot for Fall

I know this is a Maybelline ad, but technique knows no brand!

What do you think of CG’s Liquiline blast shadows?

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Fashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore

Someone told me that Steve Madden, Bakers, and BEBE shoes are all manufactured by the same company. Take a look at these shoes, and tell me what you think. Some of the shoes in the photos are available in other colors, visit their website and see for yourself.

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I’ve had my brush for almost a year, and through multiple cleansing sessions, I haven’t experienced any shedding. This is definitely my favorite brush.

You can get this ($14.99) and other Sonia Kashuk brushes at Target.

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Hi Cynthia,

I read your blog regularly and love the useful tips. I’m a college student and will be going back to school at the end of the month. I’ve been trying to find a stylish and affordable bag that i could fit my laptop, books and other essentials but had no luck. I was wondering if you could help me with some options I could use on a college student budget. Please & Thank you

Sammy

Sammy, Try these. They are all under $50 and large enough to carry all your school supplies.

Bags for Back to SchoolFashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore

Bags for Back to School by The Style Aficionado featuring Forever21 bags

Jasmine Tote
$40 - delias.com
More tote bags »

Kenneth Cole Reaction
$49 - macys.com


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I am in love.

http://www.ruthiedavis.com/

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