Lots of Love from GLOSSYBOX

Soon February will end and spring will be just around the corner. Before this month that we all love (or love to hate) passes us by, I wanted to tell you about the February box from GLOSSYBOX so that you have the opportunity to get your hands on it before it’s too late. 

This box is designed to soften even the most jaded of hearts. From innovative, fruit-scented body and hair cleansers to rosy, feminine color cosmetics, this box is a girl’s best friend and a great present (perfect for a belated Valentine’s Day gift). 

Every February box will include a full-sized Yogi Flow Foaming Shower Gel from Rituals Cosmetics, which transforms into a rich, fragrant foam on contact with water. It combines the ancient Ayurvedic ingredients of sweet almond oil and Indian rose, the classic symbol of romance. All subscribers will also receive their future favorite hair product, Unwash Bio-Cleansing Conditioner, which replaces the classic two-step shampoo and conditioning process with a gentle moisturizing and volumizing formula. It also smells divine.

In addition the February GLOSSYBOX comes with three more products. The cost of the box is $21. The company ships to the USA and now ships to Canada as well!

If this limited edition box is something you’re interested in, check it out at http://www.glossybox.com. 

Julep Maven Intro Box (Boho Glam)

I finally subscribed to Julep Maven! As a nail polish lover, I’m not sure why I waited so long to sign up.

After taking the Julep Maven quiz, I was sorted into the Boho Glam group. The Boho Glam intro box includes two polishes and a cuticle oil.

I got my first box for free by using the code FREEMAVEN at checkout. You can sign up for Julep HERE and get started on your quiz to see which category you fall into. If you don’t like what is offered in that category, you can opt for another.

What I really like about this service is that you can skip boxes and send boxes to a friend. Since I already have a decent collection of nail polish, I will likely skip months until I find a box that is very unique.

Here is what I received in my first box:



Julep Nail Polish in Clara (opaque peach crème), Julep Nail Polish in Gabrielle (smoky mulberry crème), Julep Essential Cuticle Oil, and a sample of Julep Rock Star Hand Crème
The Boho Glam box was ideal for me because I prefer polishes with cream finishes and I was in need for a new cuticle oil.

I’m looking forward to see what the selections will be next month.

What did you receive from Julep in July?

Winter Nail Trend: Matte Nails

I love to experiment with different nail polish textures, especially during the colder months when I’m wearing darker shades.
Lately I have been really into matte nails and wanted to share a few photos with you.
This first set of photos features the chocolate matte shade (#13) from bornprettystore.com
I like this colour because it is more of a mauve brown rather than a true brown and it has a hint of shimmer to prevent the polish from looking flat. It’s also much less expensive than matte polishes from higher end brands and you can save 10% when you purchase it using the coupon code BEAUTY4K31.

This next shade is actually Monica from Zoya (my new favourite Zoya polish) with a coat of bornprettystore’s Super Matte Surface Oil on top.
If you have ever used Monica you will know that it is a super glossy polish even without a topcoat. I love how the surface oil instantly dulls down that shiny finish to create a new look that is chic and on trend for winter.


*this is NOT a sponsored post or video. I was sent the product to try but I am not being compensated for the post  and all opinions expressed are honest and are my own. the coupon code was provided by the company for my readers to use--I do not receive any compensation if the code is used*

Jewelmint Opera Pearl Necklace + Benefit Finding Mr. Bright

*For those of you who are unfamiliar with Jewelmint, it is a monthly subscription service that offers trendy jewellery created by Cher Coulter and Kate Bosworth. You do not have to purchase items every month—you can sign into your account and choose “skip this month” within the first few days of the month and you will not be charged.*
SIGN UP FOR JEWELMINT HERE: http://jmnt.me/THdQ5I
Recently I made my second Jewelmint purchase (see my first purchase HERE). I had been wanting the Opera Pearl necklace for almost six months and decided to finally make the purchase when the company was offering a makeup-related gift with purchase. I usually try to wait for promotions because, with shipping to Canada, each piece is close to $40 which seems a bit expensive to me. The current gift with purchase is a set of Butter London polishes that can be added to your order with the code JMSHINE.
The Opera Pearl necklace is a very elegant piece that is very versatile and can be worn with numerous outfit combinations. The silver chain is 44” in length and features two-toned pearl beads with rows of rhinestones. The lighter pearls are a peachy-beige colour and the darker ones are mauve. The rhinestones are peach toned with a hint of pink. There’s also a little silver tag at the end of the chain that says Jewelmint. This little added feature makes the necklace look well made, expensive, and unique. Since the necklace is very long, I like to wear it doubled up or even wrapped around my wrist a few times as a bracelet.
The necklace was beautifully packaged in a sleek black box that was wrapped with a Jewelmint bow and lined with a velvety fabric.  In my opinion, the picture on the Jewelmint site portrays the necklace accurately so I was not disappointed when I opened it. I was worried that the pearls would be much larger in person so I was happy to see that they were as dainty as they appeared on the site.
Overall, I am very pleased with this necklace and the gift with purchase (see below).

I was even more excited to order the necklace once I found out that Jewelmint was offering Benefit’s Finding Mr. Bright makeup set as a gift with purchase. While I do not wear foundation, I’m a huge fan of blushes and highlighters so I knew that this set would be perfect for me. It retails on Benefit’s website for $36 and includes two highlighters (Girl Meets Pearl and High Beam), a blush (Posie Tint), and a concealer (Erase Paste). The items are minis which I love because they are cute and small enough to fit in my purse.
I will have swatches of the products in this kit in a future post.

What is your current favourite jewellery or makeup item?
~Beauty Writer

FREE Gift with Purchase from Sigma!!!!

Achieve well-defined eyes with Sigma Beauty’s complimentary gift! During the month of August, Sigma will be providing the E05 eye liner brush as the complimentary gift for any purchase over $30. This is a great deal as the full size version of this brush retails for $9! This brush, with it’s cute hot pink handle, is great to use with gel or liquid eye liner to achieve a flawless and precise look. Click on the image below or follow this link to start shopping and get your free gift: http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=62512

Sigma Launches NEW Brow Design Kit

The ever innovative Sigma Beauty has come out with yet another new product. This revolutionary Brow Design Kit contains all of the arching, shaping and grooming tools you need to achieve your perfect brow look.

The kit features 15 pieces including: scissors, tweezers, 3 brow stencils (small, medium and large), a dual ended highlight pencil (matte and shimmer), a dual ended brow pencil (medium and dark), a pencil sharpener, 5 brow powder shades, dual ended brow gel (clear and tinted) and a dual ended brow brush (E75 and E80).

The Brow Design Kit is now available for $69 but you can save 10% through July 31, 2012 by following this link http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Beauty_Expert_Brow_Design_Kit_p/ep005.htm?Click=62512 and using the code AP2012.

To check out this kit on the Sigma site, click on the link above or the images below.

Happy grooming!

Two New Sigma Brushes (F88 & P88)

Today Sigma added two new brushes to its collection, the F88 Flat Angled Kabuki and the P88 Precision Flat Angled brush. The F88 brush blends foundation easily onto hard to reach areas of the face. The specially designed angle fits all areas of the face seamlessly. The F88 works especially well on the cheekbones and contours of the nose. The P88 brush is best used for precise application of concealer products. It works particularly well around the eyes and nose. Both brushes are engineered to provide an efficient and superior application of cream and liquid products.

To check out these brushes and other Sigma products, click on the following link http://www.sigmabeauty.com/category_s/186.htm?Click=62512 or the images below:

Free Sigma Palette!!!!

For the month of July, Sigma is sending complimentary eyeshadow palettes with all purchases over $30. The mini palettes are super cute and contain three of the season’s hottest shades (one shade from each of Sigma’s best selling eyeshadow palettes, Bare, Dare, and Flare).

To start shopping, click the image below or the following link to be taken directly to the Sigma site: http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=62512

Happy shopping!

Get 10% off Sigma Beauty Products!!!!

From June 1 until June 30, 2012, save 10% on products from Sigma Beauty with the code STAR2012.

Click here http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=62512 to visit the Sigma site and start saving or click on the image below.

NEW Limited Edition Paris Palette from Sigma!!!!

The Paris Palette was created by seven beauty experts (TiffanyD, Xteeener, DulceCandy87, Xsparkage, Frmheadtotoe, Petrilude and MacNC40). They explored the City of Lights and developed an original makeup palette inspired by the alluring city of Paris.

The palette includes eight eye shadows that were influenced by landmark monuments and locations in Paris. It also includes two blush colors and one highlight shade that compliment all skin tones. The palette also contains two  Sigma brushes, E55 (eye shading) and F40 (large angled contour).

Click here http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Paris_Makeup_Palette_p/ep004.htm?Click=62512 to check out the palette on the Sigma site or click on the images below.

NEW Brow and Lash Brushes from Sigma !!!!

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to let you know about two new brushes from Sigma.

First there is the E75 Angled Brow Brush - This firm, angled brush is perfect for filling in sparse brows with powder or gel products. It has synthetic bristles and it is only $11! Personally I would also try using this to apply a very thin line of gel or cream liner on my top lashline.

The other brush is the E80 Brow and Lash Brush – This is an essential grooming tool for brows and lashes. Ideal for combing and taming brow hairs while shaping and filling. Great for pulling through lashes for separation and exactness. This brush also has synthetic bristles and it only costs $9!

*click the image below to check out these products on the Sigma site*

New Performance Eyes Kit from Sigma!!!!

Hi Everyone,

Today I wanted to tell you about a new brush kit from Sigma. It’s called the Performance Eyes Kit and it was designed for precise application of liquid, cream and powder products onto defined areas of the eyes.

The kit features 8 brand new brushes: E11 Eye Liner, E16 Tightline Liner, E17 Waterline Liner, E21 Smudge Brush, E36 Blending, E46 Shader – Inner Corner, E47 Shader – Crease and E56 Shader – Lid. Each brush has an original design and is only available from sigma.

You can check out this set here http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Performance_Eyes_Kit_p/pe01.htm?Click=62512 or by clicking on the image below.

 

Receive 10% off at Sigma!!!!

Sigma Beauty is offering 10% off your purchase from January 1 to January 31 with the code: 0112XJML

Click the image below to be taken to the Sigma site to start shopping!!!!:

New Sigma Beauty Extravaganza Face Kit

Looking for something Lavish? Look no further than the Sigma Beauty Extravaganza Face Kit which features four unique brushes specially designed to deliver a luxurious makeup application. This collection features one of a kind brushes and 18K gold plated ferrules!

The brushes featured in the Extravaganza Face Kit are the F90 (Fan Brush), F92 (Blush Brush), F94 (Kabuki), and F95 (Powder Brush). The brushes come in a deluxe carrying case, perfect for traveling and storage.

*check out this product on the sigma site http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Extravaganza_Face_Kit_p/efg01.htm?Click=62512 or click the photo below to be taken directly to the product description on the site

New Make Me Up Travel Edition from Sigma!!!!

If you were just as in love as I was with Sigma’s original Make Me Up Collection, you will love this new travel edition! The Sigma Beauty Make Me Up Travel Edition was specially designed for a fun, yet practical makeup application. This kit contains seven travel-size brushes from our best-selling Essential Kit. The brushes come in an innovative and functional container that turns into two brush holders to keep you stylish and organized on the go. The collection features four colorful travel kits: Make Me Blush (coral), Make Me Crazy (purple), Make Me Classy (black) and Make Me Cool (aqua).  Which colour do you love most????

Visit Sigma to view this collection http://www.sigmabeauty.com/category_s/135.htm?Click=62512 or click on the image below to view the product on the Sigma site.

Free Shipping and Exclusive Black Friday Deals from Sigma!!!!

Tomorrow is Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year! Sigma will be offering a very special deal!

For one day only, Sigma will be offering FREE standard WORLDWIDE shipping! Shipping costs can be a concern for people purchasing products internationally, so the free shipping offer can be a great chance for international clients to try Sigma Beauty products! The offer is valid from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Standard Time (CST) on Friday November 25th.

The FREE shipping code is “BF2011” http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=62512 and can be used starting at 9:00 am on November 25th!

The company is also offering some great Black Friday Deals.

*Click image below for exclusive Black Friday deals!*

New from Sigma: The Cities Collection

The Cities is Sigma Beauty’s special edition travel kit collection! The kits feature seven travel-sized brushes from its best selling Essential and Premium Kits(E05 Eyeliner, E35 Tapered Blending, E45 Small Tapered Blending, E60 Large Shader, F05 Small Contour, F15 Duo Fibre, and F30 Large Powder). The brushes are held in a travel-size container that turns into two brush holders to keep your brushes organized, even on the go. Each kit was designed to represent the beauty and excitement of the city it is named after: London (brown), Tokyo (pink), Paris (red) and New York (black).

*CLICK PHOTO TO SEE THE PRODUCT ON THE SIGMA SITE*

I really want the New York one! Which city is your favourite?

New Sigma Beauty Eyeshadow Palettes!!!

I’m  so excited to tell all of you that my favourite makeup brush brand, Sigma Beauty, is now making eyeshadow palettes. There are 3 different palettes that each hold 8 different colours. Each palette also comes with a double-ended Sigma brush! The reviews that I have seen on the palettes so far have compared them to Urban Decay eyeshadows!

*click the photos below to be taken to the Sigma site to check out the new palettes*

New Cleansing and Polishing Tool from Sigma!!!!

Sigma Beauty has released its new Cleansing and Polishing Tool which is designed to get rid of dull and uneven skin. It is meant to be used before and after your makeup application. The tool includes three brush heads (soft, medium and firm) to cleanse, polish, and exfoliate your skin.

*click the image below to view the product on the Sigma site*

Free Samples, Free Shipping, & Discounts at ULTA

ULTA is currently offering 3 promotions:

1. Get free shipping today (April 23) at ULTA on all orders of $25 or more using the coupon code 50830.

2. Today only, get a deluxe free sample with your purchase of $25 or more. You can pick the sample that you want. Options include: Aveeno Nourish Moisturize Shampoo, DKNY Pure Mini, Bvlgarl Bvl II mini, Korres Quercetin & Oak Day Cream, Smashbox Deluxe O-Gloss sample, and H20 Plus Hand and Nail Cream sample. Click here to see how the promotion works: http://www.ulta.com/ulta/landing/landingProducts.jsp?pageName=choose1of6wk1211&CID=ET_wk1211_Sat_WP_TDotcom_TN_x_x_x&ET_LID=FREE+GIFT&RID=1531209137

3. Get $10 off any purchase of $60 or more with the coupon code 15967. Offer ends 5/8/11.

*only one coupon code may be used per order*