Gente, olha esse look que “montei” com um lindo Herver Leger!!!  Beijo beijo

Vestido – Herver Leger

Sapato – Christian Louboutin

Batom – Lancome Labsolu Rouge

Bolsa – Chanel Jumbo

Esmalte – Chanel Perle Rosée nº257

Hace un año, mi profesor de Guión explicó una técnica para fomentar el pensamiento creativo, “producir propuestas, establecer objetivos, evaluar prioridades y generar alternativas”. Era un método de Edward de Bono, que “basta con utilizar seis sombreros imaginarios, cada uno de un color diferente”. Quizás sería una estrategia autodidacta y emprendedora para analizar algunos ejemplos de banner en Eyeblaster, una innovadora empresa especializada en marketing digital.

Fantasía 1.000%. Me pongo en situación. Estoy dentro de una tienda de sombreros. Hay de todo tipo: de lana, de fieltro, de cuero y de paja; de copa, de ala, de banda suave, de cinturón y con visera; boina, gorra, de bruja, etc. Pero al fondo, me esperan seis sombreros, todos ellos iguales aunque de un color distinto.

Empiezo por el blanco: pureza, mirada objetiva, “los hechos son los hechos”.

L’Óreal skin. Home Page Takeover. Sutil. Delicado. Estático y de color pastel, su presencia no llega a inmiscuirse excesivamente.

Wall-E. Expandable Banner. Ocupa un espacio relativamente reducido. Sobrio, pero audaz.

Estilo muy ibicenco. Voy a probarme el rojo: legitima los sentimientos, presentimientos y la intuición, sin necesidad de justificarse.

Carl’s Junior. Floating Expandable. Interrupción agresiva, tanto en imagen como en sonido.

Ikea, Seat the Table. Expandable Banner, Interactive Game. Extrema sencillez, insulso.

¿Y el negro? ¡Combina con todos los colores! Critica, es prudente, evidencia la lógica negativa y el juicio. El por qué algo nos puede ir mal.

Lancôme, L’Óreal. Expandable Banner, upload/download. Sensación desagradable. Una interrupción abrumadora, “atacante”.

Dacia. Expandable Banner, Maps in Banner. Desequilibrio estético y conceptual entre si se clica el banner o no.

Fanta. Overlay. Dominio vasto: rota la página Web, molesta, rompe la barrera creatividad-intrusión.

Amarillo: optimismo, lógica positiva, beneficios.

Vodafone Facebook. Expandable Banner, Interactive Game. Interactividad clara y curiosa, moderada y prudente.

Duracell. Overaly. Rápido, fugaz, creativo, gracioso, “respetuoso”.

Demasiado chillón… ¿Qué tal el verde? Creación de nuevos conceptos, apertura, creatividad.

Acciona. Polite Banner. Movimiento y oportunidad. Juego de contrastes y saturación blanco y negro. Notoriedad.

Up. Expandable Banner, Interactive Video. Entretenimiento. Diversión y curiosidad, sorpresa y dinamismo.

Sony Walkman. Expandable Banner. Creatividad acertada. Color y vitalidad.

Atrápalo. Expandable Banner, Interactive Game. “La plaga de los atrapantes conquista Cannes” (post del 29/06/09): una obra maestra.

O, ¿mejor el azul? Control y gestión del proceso del pensamiento.

McDonald’s Big Mac. Expandable Banner, Interactive Game. Mucha agresividad y brusquedad, el producto irrumpe. Debería ser menos evidente, menos directo.

Creo que voy a comprarme los seis sombreros. Son de mi talla y están de oferta: si me los llevo, me regalan otro del color que yo elija. Quiero uno naranja: sabiduría, claridad, deseo, felicidad, dedicación, persistencia, alegría, energía. Volkswagen Polo Snail. Expandable Banner, Alpha Video. ¡Es “nuestro” banner!

¿Os apetece aprender a pensar de forma alternativa? Acudid a la Avenida de la intuición, número infinito. Ni en metro, ni en tren, ni en coche, ni en moto, ni andando. A un solo pensamiento. Sin dependientes plastas y pelotas. Self service. Cerrad los ojos y podréis entrar.

Bon Ton is running a beauty event today through Saturday. Online and in store, with any $55 beauty purchase receive a large shiny tote in cherry red or midnight black, a coordinating wristlet, plus three deluxe samples (specifics of samples aren’t listed). Online they will choose which tote color you will receive. They also have several online only offers available:

• With any Clinique purchase receive free deluxe samples of Full Potential Lips Plump & Shine Gloss and High Impact Mascara; spend $49.50 on Clinique and receive a limited edition silvery tote (online and in store; this is a different silvery tote than the one they are currently offering at Macy’s and Clinique.com)
• With any $35 Estee Lauder purchase receive free deluxe samples of Lash Primer Plus and Pure Color Eyeshadow in Rose Quartz
• With any Lancome purchase receive free deluxe samples of Definicils Mascara and Bi-Facil
• With any Clarins purchase receive free deluxe samples of Extra-Firming Tightening Lift Botanical Serum and HydraQuench Rich Cream
• With any Elizabeth Arden purchase receive a free deluxe sample of Pretty EDP; spend $35 on Elizabeth Arden fragrance and receive a Wrapped in Red signature tote (online and in store; this tote is also available at Boscov’s)
• With any Prescriptives purchase receive a free deluxe sample of Here To Stay Mascara
• With any Origins purchase receive free deluxe samples of Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask, Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Night Health Bedtime Face Cream, and Ginger Rush Intensely Hydrating Body Cream
• With any StriVectin purchase receive a free deluxe sample of StriVectin-SD (1 oz)
• Purchase any Women’s fragrance and get two free women’s fragrance samples
• Purchase any Men’s fragrance and get two free men’s fragrance samples
• You can take advantage of as many of these offers as you like, free gifts will be automatically added to your cart when you meet the purchasing requirements
• Shipping is free when you spend $50

And here are some beauty deals I found at Nordstrom:

• Philosophy Doorbuster Collection, a $60 value for only $19.50, contains Vanilla Wafer shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath (16 oz) and Powdered Sugar Cookie and Eggnog Latte flavored lip shines (0.5 oz each) in a red Philosophy bag  [Update: This has sold out.]
• The Nordstrom Holiday Blockbuster Palette is now available, it has 144 eyeshadows and 12 blush colors. It is a $300 value available for only $29.50
• With any $125 fragrance purchase receive a free limited edition Nordstrom snow globe
• They have an exclusive Smashbox Pucker Up Lip Kit. A $58 value, originally priced at $29.60, it is now $16.90 and contains Reflection High-Shine Lip Gloss, Lip-Enhancing Gloss in First Kiss (sheer pink), and Limitless Long-Wear Lip Gloss in Endless Kiss (sheer coral) [Update: This has already sold out.]
• Shipping at Nordstrom is $5 with any $50 beauty purchase with code BEAUTY or free with any $100 purchase with code HOLIDAY9

Today’s new coupons:

Bobbi Brown coupon: With any purchase receive free shipping plus two deluxe samples: Mini Rich Color Gloss and mini Perfectly Defined Mascara. Enter code ENJOY88 at checkout. Expires November 29.

Boscia coupon: 25% off any purchase (kits are excluded). Enter code blackfri09 at checkout. Expires November 29.

Chanel coupon: Today only with any $85 purchase receive free shipping, free gift wrap, and boxed deluxe samples of No5 “in its five legendary incarnations.” Enter code 1109N5 at checkout. Valid today only while supplies last.

Clarins coupon: With any $100 purchase you will receive a free Luxury Make-up Case filled with Deluxe-Travel Size Essentials (valued at $204). Enter code THANKS at checkout. Valid November 26-30.

Dr. Brandt offer: With any $80 purchase receive free shipping plus a free gift valued at $70. Gift includes Pores No More Pore Refiner (7.5 gr), Lineless Cream (15 gr), Microdermabrasion Face (5 gr), and Microdermabrasion Body (15 gr), plus a cosmetic bag. No code needed. While supplies last.

Estee Lauder offers: With any purchase choose four deluxe samples (there are over twenty to choose from, including two different sets of three eye brushes). With any $40 purchase also get a free black and white cosmetic bag, enter code CYBERCHIC at checkout. With any $50 purchase also get free shipping. Ends December 1.

H2O Plus coupon: $15 off $50. Enter code blackfriday at checkout. Expires November 30.

Korres coupon: With any $30 purchase receive a free boxed set of three body butters (Guava, Quince, and Fig, 50 ml each, a $25.40 value). Enter code GIVETHANKS at checkout (make sure there is no space at the end or the code won’t work). Expires November 27.

Lorac offer: With any $50 purchase receive free shipping and three deluxe samples: A deluxe Mini Couture Shine Lip Gloss and Multiple Rush Lip/Cheek Stains in two colors. No code needed. While supplies last.

Me Bath coupons: Purchase six or more Bath Ice Creams (normally $8.50 each) for $7.50 each, enter code HALFDOZEN. Purchase twelve or more Bath Ice Creams for $7.00 each, enter code DOZEN. Both codes expires November 29.

Molton Brown coupon: 15% off any purchase over $65, plus you’ll get free shipping and a free gift box. Enter code FRIDAY at checkout. Expires November 27.

Neiman Marcus coupon: Additional 20% off all sale items. (Not a beauty discount but stil a good discount.) Enter code 20SALE at checkout. (Also enter code NMNOV for free shipping, you can use two codes). Expires November 27.

QVC offer: Purchase any of 22 Philosophy 16 oz shower gels and get a free Philosophy holiday shower gel gift bag. No code needed. Ends November 27.

QVC offer: Today only purchase any of 42 Peter Thomas Roth products and receive a free deluxe sample of UnWrinkle Peel Pads (20 pads). No code needed. Ends tonight at 11:59 PM EST.

Saks coupon: Spend $100 on beauty and get free shipping plus a $25 gift card. Enter code BEAUTY9 at checkout. Expires November 27. This is also in-store tomorrow from 8am-noon.

SkinCareRx offer: Purchase any gift card for 30% off the face value. No code needed, just click through the link. End date unknown.

Smashbox coupon: Friends and Family sale. 20% off any purchase. Enter code SBFF9 at checkout. Expires December 1.

Smashbox Let’s Do Lunch offer: Today only make any purchase and checkout between 9AM-2PM PST and you will receive a free full size Eye Shadow in shade Pronto ($16 value). You will also get free shipping. No code needed, cannot be combined with other offers.

Ulta offer: Today only with any $25 purchase get a free full size Cargo Blu-Ray High Definition Lip Gloss Quad ($29.50 value). No code needed just make sure you add it to your cart before you checkout. Valid today only.

Victoria’s Secret coupon: Today only receive free shipping with any purchase. Enter code FREESHIP1 at checkout. Valid today only.

Zoya Nail Polish coupon: Starting at 5 PM EST tonight through 5 PM EST tomorrow, with any $20 purchase you will receive six free green nail polishes (Tangy, Envy, Midori, Irene, Suvi, and Veruschka). Enter code GREENFRIDAY at checkout. Expires 5 PM EST November 27.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

QVC CEO Mike George

Then back in October, we couldn’t believe it when a sharp-eyed poster on QVC’s jewelry forum said that upscale jewelry designer Stephen Dweck, whose chunky gemstone masterpieces are featured in Neiman Marcus, was on the No. 1 home shopping network’s schedule. THE Stephen Dweck?

We checked QVC’s program guide ourselves, and there it was: Dweck was doing a lower-priced jewelry line for QVC called Dweck’s Diamonds. His Neiman Marcus pieces didn’t even have diamonds. The high-end stuff is made with semi-precious stones.

Also in October, we were checking the press releases on HSN’s Web site when we saw the network had struck a deal with one of the most famous and elite fashion houses: Badgley Mischka, designers of bejeweled gowns for the red carpet and celebrities.

We’ve written bits and pieces of this during the past two months, but we thought we’d tie it all up in a tidy package for Thanksgiving: There has been a sea change in the home shopping world, prompted by the disastrous economy and the crash of the luxury market.

Yes, home shopping networks have seen their sales hurt by the economy, like everyone else. But they claim they are still managing to steal market share from brick-and-mortar retailers. In fact, QVC is making a full-frontal assault on them this Black Friday, with 28 hours of special products and programming stunts starting Thanksgiving night.

The consumer press will continue to mention “cubic zirconia” in every story it writes about QVC or HSN, oblivious to the fact that some of the most esteemed names in fashion, jewelry and cosmetics — brands you find in Saks, Bloomingdale’s and Neiman Marcus — are plying their wares on the aforementioned home shopping channels.

ShopNBC CEO Keith Stewart

Male journalists are blind to this. You still have the nerds at Gawker, a snide Web Site for the navel-gazing media, chiding HSN for selling “useless crap.”

If you have ever seen how male journalists dress or their fashion and style sensibilities, you will realize that you can’t expect them to know names like Badgley Mischka, Judith Ripka, Robert Lee Morris, our fellow Montclair, N.J., resident Bobbi Brown, Yves Saint Laurent, Smashbox, Lancome and Dweck. And these brands and artists don’t represent “useless crap.”

Luxury-good makers are hurting, and they need to make up their loss in sales. So they are turning to outlets like QVC, as CEO Mike George explained at a recent Liberty Media conference, as outlets to distribute new lower-priced lines to the masses. George cited fashion designer Vivienne Tam’s QVC alliance at the meeting held in Manhattan by his parent company, Liberty.

“This complete implosion of luxury retailing in America has caused all these folks to rethink their business model,” George said.

And that means partnering with QVC, HSN or ShopNBC.

As we said, it will take the consumer press years to figure out that home shopping channels are distribution powerhouses that have undergone a transformation, in part because of the infllux of talent like a Morris, who does couture jewelry for designers like Donna Karan and RLM Studio sterling silver jewelry for QVC.

The Big Three — QVC, HSN and ShopNBC — are aggressively trying to broaden their audience and potential customer base, those who don’t normally watch any of these three networks. That means the three are actually “programming” the channels, doing “shows” that have entertainment value, not just product shilling, so they will attract non-QVC or non-HSN watchers.

We remember once interviewing a QVC exec years ago and asking what the network’s ratings were. He said ratings were irrelevant: QVC was only concerned about how many products were sold in an hour.

HSN CEO Mindy Grossman

That’s a totally different tune from what we heard recently from QVC’s George, and from the strategies that HSN CEO Mindy Grossman and ShopNBC CEO Keith Stewart have initiated.

Like traditional TV networks, the home shopping players want viewers to “sample” a QVC or an HSN. These new audience members, hopefully, will then see products that they want to buy.

For example, singer Natalie Cole recently did a live concert on HSN to promote a new Holiday CD set she is selling on the channel. If you’re a fan, you might tune in to HSN to see her, and then actually decide to purchase her CD. Artists such
as Jose Feliciano have also performed live on QVC.

QVC alum Stewart on a recent third-quarter conference call pointed out that actress-entrepeneur Suzanne Somers, who came to ShopNBC from HSN, had succeeded in attracting new viewers to Minneapolis-based ShopNBC because she was “entertaining.” And these networks want new eyeballs.

And home shopping networks’ capacity to reach millions of consumers and do fulfillment of orders has not been lost on magazine publishers, celebrities or cable’s reality TV stars. With circulation falling, women’s magazines such as Lucky, Allure, Glamour and Self are partnering with HSN to sell subscriptions.

And stars have seen the light. In a recent interview in Oprah Winfey’s O magazine, Joan Rivers, who’s had a jewelry line on QVC for almost 20 years, told O she was on home shopping when “nobody except dead celebrities was doing merchandise on TV.”

Nowadays, it’s hard to find a celebrity or TV star who doesn’t have a home shopping line. Even Madonna was interviewed on HSN when she was selling her children’s book.

Here’s a partial list:

Paula Abdul, HSN, formerly “American Idol,” Fox

Rachel Zoe, QVC, “The Rachel Zoe Project,” Bravo

Isaac Mizrahi, QVC, “The Fashion Show,” Bravo

Padma Lakshmi, HSN, “Top Chef,” Bravo

Ramona Singer, HSN, “The Real Housewives of New York City,” Bravo

Susan Lucci, HSN, “All My Children,” ABC

Carson Kressley, QVC, “How to Look Good Naked,” Lifetime Television

Dr. Robert Rey, ShopNBC, “Dr. 90210,” E! Entertainment Television

Tori Spelling, HSN, “Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood,” Oxygen

Paula Deen, QVC, Food Network

Rachael Ray, QVC, “The Rachael Ray Show,” syndication

Ingrid Hoffmann, HSN, Food Network and Univision

Home shopping is a big business. ShopNBC is the also-ran in the group, but in the third quarter Stewart made some nice progress cutting its losses. Sales for the Big Three were all down, but down less than previous quarters.

And we are not talking chump change for these networks. The three home shopping channels generated $8.3 billion in net revenue in 2008. QVC domestic posted $4.9 billion, HSN netted $2.8 billion and ShopNBC had $568 million.

Even with revenue still slipping this year, for the first nine months QVC had revenue of $3.308 billion; HSN had net sales of $1.4 billion; and ShopNBC had $372.6 million in net sales.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hello everyone! Here are today’s deals delivered straight to my inbox and right here for your viewing and shopping pleasure:

Groupon’s Los Angeles Daily Deal
$12 for $25 worth of cookies, brownies, & delicious desserts at Plantine Cookies, which was named one of the 20 Best Bakeries by LA Magazine. That’s a $13 savings!

Coupon Cabin

• 50% off coupon for New York & Company: 50% off your entire online order. Expires November 30.
• 70% off coupon for Restaurant.com: Insert coupon code THANKS for 70% off your entire online order. Expires November 26 so USE IT NOW!
• 15% off coupon for JC Penney: Insert coupon code PCTHANJC for 15% off your entire online order. Expires December 31.
• 15% off coupon for Lord & Taylor: Insert coupon code THANKS for 15% off your entire online order. Expires November 30.
• 15% off coupon for 1-800-FLOWERS.com: Insert coupon code COUPONCABIN15 for 15% your entire order (some exclusions apply; see website). Expires December 31.
• Nordstroms: Free Lancome Absolue Precious Cells sample expires November 30
• Zales: $50 off a $300 purchase expires December 24
• Liz Claiborne: $20 off any purchase expires November 30
• Boston Market: $4 off a $20 purchase expires December 2
• Loehmanns: 15% off any purchase during the month of your birthday expires December 31
• PacSun: $25 Pacbucks Coupon expires December 12
• $5 off $25 coupon for Aeropostale: Insert coupon code 5GIFT for $5 off your online order of $25 or more. Expires November 30
• 20% off coupon for Alloy: Insert coupon code CCUSE20 for 20% off your entire online order. Expires December 3.
• 15% off coupon for Reebok: Insert coupon code 15CABIN for 15% off your entire online order (some exclusions apply; see website). Expires November 30.
• 20% off $100 coupon for Ann Taylor LOFT: Insert coupon code 20CABIN for 20% off your online order of $100 or more. Expires January 5.
• 20% off coupon for Gap: Insert coupon code GAP20 for 20% off your entire online order. Expires December 15.
• Wilson’s Leather: 25% off AND free shipping coupon expires December 24
• Drugstore.com: $10 off $50 coupon expires December 1

Enjoy! Save & spend wisely!

Christmas is one month from today! I hope I’ve been helping just a little with your Christmas shopping and getting some good deals. There are no big bonuses today, but I wanted to let you know I’ve added a new page to my blog just for this weekend, a Black Friday and Cyber Monday Beauty Deals page. I’m including deals as I find them (a little sparse right now, I know, but I’m adding deals as I come across them, I’ll be updating it all weekend). If the deals have already started they appear below or on the Coupon Page. There are some good coupons today, including the Lancome Friends and Family Sale which runs through Monday.

Borghese has a new holiday gift with purchase (and they have wonderful value sets available for holiday gifts!). This is the Glamour Goddess gift with purchase and it includes five mini products plus a pretty burgundy cosmetic bag. That is available while supplies last with any $45 purchase. Shipping is free if you spend $60.

Today’s new coupons:

Bliss Spa coupon: Purchase Laboratoire Remede Wrinkle Therapy Moisture Lift Baume ($130) and get a free full size Wrinkle Therapy Eye Baume ($110 value). Enter code REMEDE at checkout. Expiration unknown.

Bliss Spa coupons: Spend $40 and choose a free gift. For a free Hanky Panky thong enter code PANKY; for a free travel size Vanilla + Bergamot Body Butter enter code BLISSGWP; for a free deluxe sample of Clarisonic Renewal Serum plus a makeup bag enter code CLGWP; for a free deluxe sample of Remede Alchemy Premium Night Cream enter code REFREE; for a free deluxe sample of DDF Wrinkle Resist + Pore Minimize enter code DDFGWP; for a free Acorelle Wax sample enter code WAXFREE. All codes expires Decemer 1. One code per order and because of a quirk in their shopping cart their system will only accept the first code you enter so don’t try all the codes before you checkout!

Caudalie coupon: With any $100 purchase receive free shipping, a sample pack of your choice, and a free body scrub. Enter code SCRUB at checkout and you will receive either a Sauvignon Scrub or a Merlot Scrub (250 g). Expires December 2 or while supplies last.

Go Smile coupon: 15% off any purchase. Enter code ALLURE15 at checkout. Expires February 28, 2010.

Korres coupon: Spend $50 and get free shipping and a free Cherry Oil Natural Lip Gloss Trio (a $48 value that normally sells for $19.50). Enter code FREEGIFT at checkout. Expires November 30.

Korres coupon: 20% off any purchase. Enter code GIVEKORRES at checkout. Expiration unknown.

Lancome coupon: Friends and Family sale. 20% off any purchase plus free shipping. Enter code HOLIDAYJOY2 at checkout. Expires November 30. Excludes gift sets. Can’t combine with another code but right now registered members can choose four deluxe samples at checkout (sample selection changes daily).

MD Skincare coupon: Black Friday Special: Spend $75 and get a set of travel sized and packette samples valued at $75. Enter code TRAVELSET at checkout. Expires November 27 at 11:59 PM EST.

Pangea Organics offer: Purchase the Radiance Skincare Gift Set (a $167 value) for only $55, plus get free shipping and a free full size body lotion of your choice ($18 value). Add the gift set and your chosen body lotion to your cart and enter code ALLUREOPT09 at checkout. Expires November 27.

Sephora coupon: This is their Black Friday offer. For Beauty Insiders only, with any $25 purchase receive a free limited edition Kat Von D resuable tote (14.5″ x 15″ x 6″; it is black with cool graphics and says “Sephora”). Enter code TOTE09 at checkout. While supplies last.

Sephora offer: Back in stock! Purchase Benefit To Go Set (Boi-ing concealer in 02 Medium and Eye Bright in a handy compact) for only $8 ($30 value). No code needed. While supplies last.

Sibu Beauty coupon: Through this weekend you can purchase the Sibu Beauty System At Home Spa Collection for only $49.95 (normally it is $74.95), plus you’ll get free shipping. The collection includes Revitalize & Renew (25.35 oz), Repair & Protect (1 oz), Cleanse & Detox (3.5 oz bar), and Cellular Support (60 Softgels). Enter code holiday09 at checkout. Expires November 30.

SkinCareRx offer: Purchase any gift card for 20% off the face value. No code needed, just click through the link. Ends December 31.

Skinstore at Amazon.com coupon: $5 off a $40 purchase, enter code GIFTS540; $15 off a $75 purchase, enter code GIFT2009. Enter codes on the final checkout page to receive your discount. Expiration unknown. Shipping is free if you spend $49.

Ulta coupon: $5 off a $10 purchase (but Ulta exclusions apply). Enter code 33131 at checkout. Expires December 31.

Whish Body coupon: “Pink Friday” offer: 20% off any purchase. Enter code pinkfriday at checkout. Expires December 1.

There is a new Lancome Gift With Purchase at Belk. With any $29.50 Lancome purchase receive this beautiful gift (up to a $98 value) that includes:

• Definicils Mascara
• Eye shadow quad in shades Drape, Color du Jour, Gaze, and Statuesque
• Color Fever Shine lipstick in shade Femme Fire
• Bi-Facil
• You will receive one of these three SPF 15 moisturizers: High Resolution Refill-3X, Absolue Premium Bx, or Renergie Microlift RARE (in store you can choose; online they will choose for you)
• Exclusive tote

Elizabeth Arden has a new exclusive holiday blockbuster, the Holiday Glam-to-Go collection, available only directly from Elizabeth Arden. Through December 18 or while supplies last you can buy this collection for only $42.50 with any $25 purchase. This collection is valued at $300 and includes:

• Gold Deluxe Compact with Mirror and Two Interchangeable Color Palettes: Warm Palette with six eyeshadows in Teak, Jewel, Shadow, Brown, Teal, and Gold; Cool Palette with six eyeshadows in Wheat, Pink Petal, Golden, Apricot, Silvery Brown, and Silver
• Two Cheekcolors in Sunblush and Pink Mauve
• Lipgloss Compact with 4 Lipglosses in Mandarin Shine, Radiant Mauve, Pink Lemonade, and Sheer Starlight with Lip Brush
• Two Eye Pencils in Smoky Black and Espresso
• Two Lip Pencils in Cocoa Rose and Blush
• One Pressed Shimmer Powder compact in Nude Shimmer
• One Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara in Black
• Three Exceptional Lipsticks in Red Diamond, Starlight, and Pink Vibrations
• Three piece Brush Set
• Elizabeth Arden Signature Top-Zip Black Patent Bag with Ruched Front Compartment
• Click the link in the shopping cart to add the blockbuster to your cart
• At checkout enter code BEST25 to also receive the free six piece GWP they have right now; you will also receive free shipping

Neiman Marcus is having a beauty event. Online and in stores through November 29 when you spend $85 on beauty products you will receive your choice of a red or gold sequined metallic clutch (you choose the color at checkout) with these samples: Frederic Fekkai Femme Fekkai Sensuelle Shampoo & Conditioner duo (0.24 oz), Salvatore Ferragamo Tuscan Soul EDT (0.05 oz), Salvatore Ferragamo F by Ferragamo pour Homme Black EDT (0.05 oz), Alford & Hoff EDT Spray (0.05 oz), Carolina Herrera CH EDT Spray (0.04 oz), Valentino Exclusive Valentino EDP (0.06 oz), Bulgari Eau Parfumee Au The Vert Oshibori (size not listed), and Molton Brown Intoxicating Davana Blossom EDP (0.01 oz). Shipping is free when you enter code NMNOV through November 30. If you shop in store and spend more than $200 in select beauty products, you will receive 10% off your purchase (see an associate for details).

At Bloomingdale’s with any $75 Bobbi Brown purchase you will receive a free full size Bronzed Pink Metallic Eye Shadow (a soft pink with a hint of bronze shimmer, a $20 value), while supplies last.

Saks has a YSL Beauty gift with purchase. With any $150 YSL Beauty purchase you will receive a a signature YSL pouch with these deluxe samples: A Mini Dessin du Regard Haute Tenue Eye Pencil #1 Black, a Mini Volume Effet Faux Cils Luxurious Mascara #1 Black, a Mini Opium EDT, and a signature YSL mirror. Just enter code YSL24 at checkout through November 29. Also enter code HOLIDAY9 at checkout to get free shipping (you can use two promo codes at Saks.com).

The HSN Today’s Special is the Harajuku Lovers Snow Bunnies Collection with Dollhouse. This item has a retail value of $177.99, normally they sell it for $99.95 but today only you can buy it for $89.95 plus you get free shipping. [Note: The price on this item is now $99.95.]

Today’s new coupons:

Aveda coupon: With any purchase receive free shipping and free gift wrap. Enter code HOLIDAY9 at checkout. Expires November 29.

Benefit Cosmetics coupon: Free shipping with any purchase. Enter code FREENOV9 at checkout. Expires November 30. If you spend $35 you will also receive a free full size Miss Popularity highlighter ($24 value), it won’t show up in your cart but it will ship automatically with your order.

Bliss Spa coupon: Purchase any Hand Picked Gift Set and receive 30% off. Enter code SETS30 at checkout. Expires December 1.

Bliss Spa coupon: ”Create A Gift” with at least two items and receive 30% off. Enter code GIFT30 at checkout. Expires December 1.

Bobbi Brown coupon: With any purchase receive deluxe samples of Crystal Lip Gloss and Hydrating Eye Cream. Enter code PARTY12 at checkout. Expires November 25.

Borba coupon: Purchase one of three gift sets and get up to 25% off plus a free full size Advanced Aging Reverse and Tone serum ($150 value). Purchase the Be Hollywood Beautiful Kit and get 25% off with code BHBK25; purchase the At Home Spa Facial Kit and get 20% off with code AHSFK20; purchase the Fix It Quick Kit and get 20% off with code FIQK20. All codes valid today only.

Clinique coupon: With any $30 purchase receive free shipping plus two deluxe samples: Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief (0.21 oz) and Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 in Air Kiss (0.07 oz). Enter code REASONS at checkout. Expires November 29.

Clinique coupon: Free shipping with any purchase. Enter code THANKS at checkout. Expires November 29.

Crabtree & Evelyn offer: 20% off any purchase. Prices on site reflect the discount, so no code is needed. Ends December 1 at 10 AM EST.

Dermadoctor coupon: 10% off any purchase. Enter code CYBER at checkout. Expires December 1.

Estee Lauder coupon: With any $60 purchase choose a free Re-Nutriv sample duo. For a free 7 day supply of Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lifting Creme plus a deluxe travel size of Re-Nutriv Intensive Softening Lotion enter code LIFTINGPAIR; for a free 7 day supply of Re-Nutriv Ultimate Youth Creme plus a deluxe travel size of Re-Nutriv Intensive Softening Lotion enter code YOUTHPAIR; for a free 7 day supply of Re-Nutriv Intensive Lifting Creme plus a deluxe travel size of Re-Nutriv Intensive Softening Lotion enter code INTENSIVEPAIR. You will also receive free shipping. All codes expire November 25.

Fresh coupon: Today only purchase any Gift Set and receive free shipping. Enter code SET2009 at checkout. Valid today only.

Giorgio Armani Beauty coupon: 20% off all cosmetics and skincare plus free shipping. Enter code FAMILY at checkout. Expires November 30.

H2O Plus coupon: $25 off any $100 purchase. Enter code 029066 at checkout. Expires November 30.

Jo Malone coupon: Today only with any purchase receive free overnight shipping plus two free fragrance samples. Select Overnight Service and enter code GIFT09 at checkout. Valid today only.

Jo Malone coupon: With any purchase receive free shipping, two free fragrance samples, and a deluxe sample of Pomegranate Noir Body Creme (15 ml). Enter code JMPINE09 at checkout. Expires November 26.

Kiehl’s coupon: Free shipping with any $25 purchase. Enter code GIVING at checkout. Expires November 24.

Lancome offer: For a limited time registered members who spend $35 will receive four deluxe samples at checkout (usually its only one). Samples change daily. No code needed so can be combined with a code for extra freebies (see the Coupon Page). Ends November 30.

Lord and Taylor offer: Spend $50 on Shiseido and get free shipping. Beautiful holiday gift sets (value sets) are available!

MAC Cosmetics coupon: Free shipping with any purchase. Enter code BAROQUE at checkout. Expires November 26.

Perricone MD coupon: 25% off any purchase. Enter code friends at checkout. Expires November 25.

Philosophy coupon: With any $25 purchase choose a free gift. For a free Snickerdoodle Bath Gel (4 oz) enter code snickerdoodle; for a free Melting Marshmallow Souffle (2 oz) enter code marshmallow. Both codes expire November 25.

Prescriptives coupon: With any $30 purchase get free shipping and a free deluxe sample of Moonbeam Reflective Gloss in Stellar. Enter code GIFT at checkout. Expires November 26.

QVC offer: Today only purchase one of over 80 Smashbox products and receive a free full size lip pencil. Valid today only.

Sephora offer: For a limited time you can purchase Bare Escentuals Get Started Foundation Kits for only $48 (normally $60; its a $174 value). No code needed. You will also receive free shipping with code GETSTARTED at checkout. Ends December 1. (If you are spending over $50 you will automatically get free shipping, so for an extra freebie, check the current codes below or see the Coupon Page.) [Note: Nordstrom is matching the price on this, kits are now $48.]

Sephora coupon: With any $25 purchase receive a free mini Jurlique Herbal Recovery Gel ($34 value). Enter code JURLIQUE at checkout. While supplies last.

Sephora coupon: With any purchase choose one of three deluxe samples: YSL Mascara in Black, Philosophy Inner Grace Perfumed Body Emulsion, or a mini Nars lip gloss duo. Enter code WISHME at checkout. While supplies last.

Shu Uemura offer: Purchase any item from the Tsumori Chisato Holiday Collection and receive free shipping. No code needed. Ends November 26.

SkinCareRx coupon: 25% off any purchase. Enter code HOLIDAY09 at checkout. Expires December 1. Some brand exclusions apply.

Smashbox Let’s Do Lunch offer: Today only make any purchase and checkout between 9AM-2PM PST and you will receive a free full size Blush/Soft Lights Duo in shade On The Town ($30 value). You will also get free shipping. No code needed, cannot be combined with other offers.

Spalook coupon: 20% off any purchase (though some brand exclusions do apply). Enter code SAVVY20 at checkout. Expiration unknown.

Stila coupon: Free shipping with any purchase. Enter code NOVFS at checkout. Expires November 25.

Zirh offer: For a limited time with any purchase get free shipping, a free messenger bag, a free holiday bar (soap), plus six samples. No code needed. End date unknown.

Sorry about not posting yesterday! We got back much later than expected and I was just too tired.

Beauty advisors are our friends. They save us money by steering us away from impulse buys that we will use once and then leave in the medicine cabinet for five years. They point us toward new products so we don’t keep wearing the same purple eye shadow that we originally sported in the ’90s. And sometimes they even give us free samples.

Carolyn Black is a beauty advisor who is also my friend when I’m not shopping for cosmetics. And she has graciously agreed to answer some questions. Keep reading for her awesome eyebrow tips.

Who are you and what do you do (a brief bio)?
My name is Carolyn Black, and I am a beauty advisor at Shoppers Drug Mart, as well as a makeup artist on the side.

When did you decide that the world of beauty was for you?
I have always loved makeup. When I was younger I used to play with sparkles and white eyeliner, and it just grew from there!

How did you originally get into makeup?
It started with my second part time job. I was working at Shoppers as a cashier, and I realized I was spending more and more time in the cosmetics department, so I ended up going to school for special effects makeup.

What is your beauty philosophy?
Take care of your skin and play with your makeup. I understand that certain colours look better on certain people, but makeup is all about fun and playing!

What is the most fun about working with makeup?
Everything!!! I love that my world is always changing, and there is always something new out there to try! It sounds weird, but would be surprised at how quickly a woman’s mood can change when she finds that perfect lipstick. And to be the person that helps her with it is pretty rewarding.

What is the most difficult part ?
It’s hard to say. I think anyone who has worked in retail would probably have the same difficulties.

Who is your personal style inspiration?
I don’t really have one. For makeup I am loving what Lâncome is doing right now.

You have the best eyebrows ever — what’s your secret?
Haha!! I don’t do much, I think a good eyebrow is all about how you fill it, and I truly recommend a powder to fill in your brows. I use Lise Watier, they have two colours so you can create the perfect colour for your brow.

Here are the three steps to follow when filling your brows:
1. Brush your brows in the wrong directions. Wherever you see spots without hair, fill them in.
2. Comb your brows back, then fill brows in again.
3. Run a mascara wand through your brows to soften them and correct any areas that may be too dark.

Where is the best place to watch people in Toronto?
Honestly the Eaton Center. So many people come through there everyday with so many different styles it’s pretty crazy. Because there are so many tourists going through there everyday, you get to see what’s going on in fashion all over the world!!

What is your favourite fashion/beauty or design thing right now?
Stirrups! I was just reading an article about how someone has created some that you attach to any pair of leggings so boots go on easier. Oh, and pockets in skirts and dresses. I have no idea what took people so long to figure out how much better life would be with pockets.

when in last night’s miss south pacific interview portion, one of my favorite candidates, tonga’s paea williams, said that her best make-up advice to ladies is “waterproof mascara”, i knew she was my kind of beauty queen. and you have to trust her on that: she is a make-up artist by profession in hawaii.

my friends all know i never leave the house without mascara. it’s my thing. while most pinays and, as i found out here, fijians never miss swiping on lip color, i frequently go bare-lipped but perfectly fine as long as my lashes are covered.

with that, off i went to one of my most-trusted make-up sites, total beauty, to see what they think are the best waterproof mascaras in the market today. and i was happy to see a good mix of drugstore, bridge and luxury brands in their list of 12 best waterproof mascaras:

12. tarte lights, camera, splashes, $18

11. avon wash-off waterproof, $6.50

10. dior diorshow, $24

9. bare escentuals weather everything, $15

8. l’oreal voluminous, $6.99

7. chanel inimitable multidimensionnel, $30

6. maybelline full ‘n soft, $6.44

5. covergirl professional all-in-one, $4.79

4. yves saint laurent mascara aquaresistant, $28.50

3. lancome definicils, $24

2. max factor stretch and separate, $6.19

1. bourjois pump up the volume, $14

a good waterproof mascara doesn’t flake, stays put the whole day, won’t give you raccoon eyes. best for tropical climates because it withstands heat and sweat, you can even take a dip and it doesn’t run on you. if you’re attending a wedding where you expect hours of tears, dancing and general partying, your waterproof mascara will not ruin your face in photos.

so how do you remove it? waterproof make-up used to only respond well to oil or chemical make-up removers. but thanks to science, now waterproof mascara can be removed with ordinary soap and water. isn’t technology swell?

Luxury brands can no longer hide from the Internet and the social media opportunities available to them. But still, not every luxury brand is taking advantage of those opportunities and the ones that are, haven’t necessarily got it all figured out yet. But a few luxe brands (especially from the fashion/beauty category) are leading by example and one of the major arenas they are playing in is Twitter. While number of followers is not the only important factor to consider when judging a brand’s success, it is an indication of the fact that consumers care about a brand and what they have to say. So what’s all the hype about? What are these brands tweeting about and why do people care?

•  Louis Vuitton: 55,073 followers - Besides tweeting about new stores, celebs decked out in Louis and other company news, Louis Vuitton recently started writing “Heritage Tweets” that contain history factoids about the iconic brand. 

http://twitpic.com/qa29f - LV Heritage Tweet: Did you know that our Damier canvas was created in 1888, well before our Monogram canvas

• Yves Saint Laurent: 11,588 followers – Their tweets are chock-full of pictures whether it be behind the scenes shots, sneak previews or runway looks. They are not the most consistent tweeters, but when they do post something, it is always relevant to the YSL customer.

http://twitpic.com/kdfbb - The show space for tonight #pfw

• Lancome: 5,678 followers – Giveaways, contests, events and Lancome celeb sightings offer a lot of incentive to the makeup-minded consumer.

Win the Lancome makeup that Ashley Greene wore to the New Moon premiere!http://www.thelancomeblog.com/

eyes! Encantada! Meu novo vício chama-se Hypnose D-R-A-M-A!! E se ele sair de linha, como ouvi dizer em alguns twits … terei que descongelar o VISA e comprar uns 5 tubinhos! Adoro usar o VISA para comprar rímel! Meu momento Daria predileto!

É tão bacana!

A couple of weeks ago, we co-hosted a fabulous Fashion & Beauty Wardrobing event with Lancôme at their super stylish boutique in the heart of NYC. The event turned out to be everything we dreamed of and more! Beauty advice, professional styling, cupcakes and champagne… how could we go wrong, right?

We of course want to thank everyone who came and enjoyed the day with us – we had a fabulous time with all of you! And as promised, we have a special surprise for all those fashionistas out there who weren’t able to attend – we would never let you miss out on all the fun! We saved three of our amazing VIP gift bags from the event to give away to three lucky readers!

Want to know what’s inside? Well, aside from the super cute My Fashion Plate and Lancôme branded tote bag that holds all the goodies, some of the chic finds inside include:

• Stylish My Fashion Plate tank
• HipUndies.com’s hottest new product, Undiewash
• Amazingly comfortable weight-shifting shoe inserts from the makers of Insolia®
• Inodorous, a sleek, eco-friendly odor-eliminator
• Lancôme’s newest youth activating concentrate, Génifique

Want to win one of these stylish gift bags? All you have to do is register for a free My Fashion Plate account (account activation necessary) and comment below. You can also gain additional entries for the following:

1. Subscribe to this blog (1 entry)
2. Become a fan of My Fashion Plate on Facebook (1 entry)
3. Follow My Fashion Plate on Twitter (1 entry)

Be sure to leave a comment for each additional entry so we can confirm it. We’ll select the winners at random on December 1st. Good Luck!

Also, don’t forget to check out our pictures from the event! Everyone looked glam, and our models were rockin’ some really hot winter looks styled by our own My Fashion Plate stylists.

XOXO,

Jess

For complete contest rules please visit http://myfashionplate.com/GiveawayContestRules.htm

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or on the web http://www.labargainhunter.com/

I just started following @LABargains on Twitter. They only have 328 followers–what?  By following @Labargains, you can get up to the minute deals and discounts in LA on cool things….like free tacos at Wahoos Fish tacos, free truffles at Godiva,  and free music from itunes.

Also, for nationwide discounts follow: @missbargainista on twitter or http://www.missbargainista.blogspot.com/ (a single girl in an expensive world and my life is one giant bargain).

I love these bargain sites because they are for things I might actually want. There’s lots of deals on high-end makeup, clothing and food–like this great offer I just found on missbargainista’s site:

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Get a FREE sample of Lancome Absolue Precious Cells at any Nordstrom!  One per customer, while supplies last.

Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom & MoJo Savings.

Genefique, le produit phare de Lancôme en ce moment, a lancé une publicité depuis 4 mois environ sur nos chaines télé. Cette publicité a deux versions, une première version où l’on trouve l’activateur de jeunesse seulement. Puis, une deuxième version qui a été lancée depuis un mois où en plus de l’activateur, on découvre le produit Genefique Crème : la crème activatrice de jeunesse.

Les deux publicités sont présentes dans le monde, seule la langue change en fonction du pays, le spot lui reste approximativement le même. En effet en Chine par exemple, la crème est plus mise en avant dans la publicité par rapport à la France. Ainsi je vous laisse découvrir les publicités qui visent à promouvoir Genefique de Lancôme en France, en Chine et au Royaume uni.

Publicité en France avec la crème

Publicité en Chine avec la crème

Publicité au Royaume Uni

Différents canaux de communication ont été sollicités pour promouvoir Genefique de Lancôme comme la télévision, la presse magasine, Internet. En effet, des media de masse ont été principalement utilisés ce qui signifie que Lancôme veut atteindre une large cible via ce produit.

fui ao wal mart e comprei o último colossal volum express. tava em promoção a parte de perfumaria e perdi o desodorante de 14 q estava por 8, pq já tinha acabado.

embalagem amarela, aplicador gordo… lá fui experimentar a belezinha… o colossal é ok, mas nada tira o fatale do meu coração. mas a maybelline tb tem lugar de honra na necessaire.

#prontofalei

okay, i am a HUGE fan of eye liner user. of all colors too, blue, green, black, gray, purple, sparkles and glitter, liquid and pencil.. the list can ramble on and on about eyeliner.
however, one thing i am not a fan of with eyeliner is RACCOON EYES. let’s all say this in unison, “UGH!” hate it!!!

i don’t just hate the morning after raccoon eyes, i hate the during and half way into the night when you really don’t need to be hunting for a tissue paper through your purse and a mirror on some sort of reflective surface just to save your face through the night. NOT A FAN. DEFINITELY THE MOST IRRITATING THING EVER.

so when i tell you this, my loyal readers, i am telling you in all honesty… i am an eyeliner lurker.
if i read about an eyeliner, i go out and buy it- test it- leave it alone and come back to it to test it again. why?
because you NEEED to be dumping your eyeliner every 2-3 weeks AT LEAST anyhow, so why not go out and buy another product and see?

well, okok.. some of us aren’t as much as a makeup slave as i am, but hey, that’s what i’m here for…

so yes, the rave about the Urban Decay eye pencil kohl lasted as long as glitter in your eye socket lasted.. not very long. it was cool, but you know what…. it wasn’t convenient. and then Lancome came out with their Double Wear Zero Smudge Liquid Eyeliner… alright, alright i will admit they did something right with liquid eyeliner and i would highly recommend this product. so this too was a product of popular rant and rave about how it worked, how it stayed nicely in place and to really smudge it off warm water with soap was needed.  alright alright…. i like this liquid eyeliner..

now, eye kohls……. eye pencils…. eye liners that do not smear off and ruin dates or first impressions!!!

i guess it would be unfair to list my favorite one, due to fact that i wanted to just SHARE with you the best of the best…. so i’ll let you figure out which one is my ultimate favorite eye pencil!

(not in order of greatest to least best…)

FIRST in the books, Lancome Le Stylo Waterproof. it’s twist up, never gets dull, doesn’t smudge or streek, and best of all is WATERPROOF duh.

SECOND in the books, Make Up Forever Aqua Eyes. alright, talk about the smoothest application i’ve ever gotten to experience. streeking does not happen, but smudging can occur when really getting deep in there. it’s water proof and from my experience, doesn’t come off in any degree of water.

THIRD in the books, Stila Convertible Eye Color. i recommend this product to a lot of beginners who aren’t too comfortable with eyeliner, what to do with eyeliner and how to really get the looks they want to achieve. it’s a great multi purpose tool that gives you a smudge look and a smokey eye look when using the foam applicator that is attached to it, yet with the same consistancy and build as the Lancome eye pencil, you are saving yourself some money.

and FOURTH in the books, Clinique Quickliner. all time favorite for a lot of people.. you don’t need to shapen it, it has a twist top. comes with a smudge tool, which is always great for being on the go. the formula is smooth and doesn’t chunk up, i’ve never had a clog or melt down with this product and the best part about it…… Clinique is a brand which makes products that are hypoallergenic.
that means, yes, you too cousin who is allergic to everything in the world, you too can use this eyeliner and not worry about massive amounts of bacteria, or getting itchy eyes from the dye coloring!

and there you have it world…… my 2009 eye liner picks.

may all of us eliminate the term ‘raccoon eyes’ and party on!

OK, confession time: I’m not a Twilight fan. There I said it. I just don’t get this vampire phenomena and pardon me but I’m a firm believer in the old school (read: real way) of portraying vampires. I’m talking burnin’ in the sun, drive a stake through the heart, use garlic to keep ‘em away kinda fan.

I am, however, a beauty junkie who likes to replicate the looks I see on the red carpet. At last night’s “New Moon” premiere in LA, “Twilight” star Ashley Greene did her thing!

Celeb makeup artist Vanessa Scali worked her magic and now we how she did it. According to Vanessa, “The look was classic 60’s…well-defined eyes with lots of lashes, a strong brow and clean skin with subtle pink/coral cheeks and lips.”

We all know I’m a wannabe ’60s baby, so I’m all over this look!

To start, Vanessa evened out Ashley’s “nearly flawless skin” with Lancôme’s Effacernes concealer in Light Bisque underneath the eyes. “It gives clean, fresh, flawless coverage,” she said. Bobbi Brown’s Foundation Stick followed. Lancôme’s Blush Subtil in Shimmer Pink Pool topped the apples of the cheeks.

For Ashley’s dramatic eyes, Vanessa swept YSL’s Fard Lumiére Aquarésistant Cream Eyeshadow in Pink Sands over the entire eye. To define and elongate the lash line, Vanessa used Lancôme’s Artliner in Black and lined the inner rims with Shu Uemura’s Painting Liner in White. The finishing touch: a few generous coats of Lancôme’s Ôscillation Mascara in Black for “seductively lengthy lashes,” says Vanessa. Ashley’s brows were sculpted with Lancôme’s Le Crayon Poudre in Brunet.

Finally, Lancôme’s hot new lipstick from the Pout-á-Porter series-L’Absolu Rouge in Chris & Tell-made a sneak peek appearance. The gorgeous hue, which was created for designer Chris Benz’s Spring show, will be available in February. The Chris & Tell waiting list is open at the Saks Fifth Avenue New York counter. Call 212-940-2033 to be added to the waiting list.

This would be a wonderful item to buy for yourself or to give as a gift. QVC has an exclusive Prescriptives Set of 4 Eyeliners (it has four double ended eyeliners in a cute shiny blue bag) for $26.82 plus $3.97 shipping. This set has eight different beautiful colors: Khaki/gold sparkle, brown/cocoa sparkle, navy/teal sparkle, and black/plum sparkle.

I also saw this at QVC, a Bobbi Brown travel-sized skincare set. I know people rave about her makeup, how is her skincare? This looks like a great way to be introduced to the products. The Hydrating 4 piece Skincare Set contains a full size hydrating eye cream (0.5 oz) and travel sizes of hydrating face cream (0.5 oz), intensive skin supplement (0.1 oz), and lathering tube soap (0.5 oz). This set is $45 plus $5.22 for shipping (the eye cream alone normally sells for $45).

At Macy’s with any $49.50 Clinique purchase you will receive a free silvery tote (this year’s version has a pretty gold stripe running down the front). You can also pick up an entirely different silvery tote (with an exclusive design available only there) at Clinique.com with any $49.50 purchase with code TOTE at checkout. Both are available while supplies last. Also at Macy’s, today and tomorrow only, online and in store, with any Lancome purchase (including the Lancome Beauty Box in the exclusive white train case) you will receive your choice of a bonus sample: Either a 0.25 oz Renergie Eye Cream or a 0.5 oz Renergie Night Cream. Shipping is free when you spend $99 on Lancome products with code BTYBOX at checkout, through November 18.

The Phyto Friends and Family Sale ends tomorrow, and they have discounted some items even further, some products are now up to 55% off. The Origins Friends and Family Sale continues through through Thursday (25% off any purchase, excluding gift sets) and they’ve sweetened the deal by now offering free shipping with ANY purchase, through Thursday.

Sephora has added new items to the Sale section of the web site, almost 200 items are now on sale.

If you have not yet joined the Test Tube beauty sampling program, they are again offering your first Test Tube for only $9.95. For those who don’t yet know about it, this is a wonderful program where you get lots of smaller sized beauty products to try (with occasional full sized products thrown in) for $29.95 plus shipping, see their site for membership details. This introductory offer is valid for new subscribers only. And I just realized I never posted the contents of Test Tube #13 which I received last month (sorry!). This is what my most recent shipment contained, your Test Tube may or may not contain these products:

• Befine Cooling Peel Off Mask with Apple, Lemon, and Green Tea (1.5 oz)
• Bioelements Power Peptide (2 oz)
• Korres Quercetin & Oak Antiageing/Antiwrinkle Day Cream (0.34 oz)
• Academie Soin Lift Galbe Visage et Cou (Reshaping Lift for Face and Neck, 0.5 oz)
• Estee Lauder New Advanced Night Repair (0.24 oz)
• Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner Blackhead Extractor (0.4 oz)
• Kerstin Florian Chamomile Body Lotion (1 oz)
• Kerstin Florian Chamomile Shower/Bath Gel (1 oz)
• Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb EDP (0.24 oz)
• Daisy by Marc Jacobs EDT (0.1 oz)
• Supersmile Quikee (0.21 oz)
• Supersmile Professional Whitening Toothpaste (4.2 oz)
• Anastasia Brow Gel in Clear (0.02 oz)
• Colorescience Glow and Go Travel Puff in Pearl Powder (one puff)
• GliSODin Skin Nutrients Advanced Detoxification Formula (four packets)
• Lipstock Cream (2 minis)
• Gift card for $20 off a $100 purchase at Spalook.com

Today’s new coupons:

Benefit Cosmetics coupon: Purchase the Glitz, Glam & Gloss holiday gift set ($26; three double ended lip glosses) and get free shipping. Enter code GLOSSKIT at checkout. Expires November 24. If you spend $35 you will also receive a free full size Miss Popularity highlighter ($24 value), it won’t show up in your cart but it will ship automatically with your order.

Borba coupon: Today only take $10 off all Age Defying and Advanced Aging products. Enter code ADAA at checkout. Valid today only.

Estee Lauder coupon: With any $50 purchase get free shipping plus these freebies: An eyeshadow quad in shades Roseberry Duo, Chocolate, and Ivory Box, Pure Color Crystal lip gloss mini in shade Light Copper, a Beautiful EDP purse spray mini, and a three piece eye brush set. Enter code HOLIDAYLOOK at checkout. Expires November 25 or while supplies last.

Estee Lauder offer: For three days only these seven gift items ship free: Golden Lattice Powder Compact, Golden Cobblestones Powder Compact, Makeup Brush Traveler, Limited Edition Eyeshadow Palette, Mascara Traveler, Lipstick Luxuries, and Gloss to Go. No code needed. Ends November 19.

Fresh coupon: With any purchase get free gift wrap. Enter code GIFT09 at checkout. Expires December 22.

H2O Plus offer: With any $35 purchase you can purchase the Luxury Almond Bath Trio for only $15 (its a $54 value that normally sells for $28). No code needed. Special pricing ends November 25.

Jo Malone coupon: With any purchase receive free shipping, two free fragrance samples, and a deluxe sample of Grapefruit Shower Gel (15 ml). Enter code SEASON09 at checkout. Expires November 22.

L’Occitane offer: Purchase any Limited Edition Gift Set and get free shipping (even the $12 soap trios are included). No code needed. Expiration unknown.

Lancome coupon: With any $50 purchase receive free shipping plus six deluxe samples: Definicils mascara, Le Rouge Absolu lipcolor in Amanda Sucree, eye shadow quad in shades Daylight, Icy, Snap, and Statuesque, Bi-Facil, Genifique, and Absolue Premium Bx SPF 15 cream. Enter code ADDICT3 at checkout. While supplies last. Through Friday also get three additional deluxe samples: Dual Finish Versatile Powder Makeup in Matte Buff, L’Absolu Rouge listick in Exotic Orchid, and Juicy Tubes Ultra Shiny Lipgloss in Hallucination.

Lancome coupon: With any $50 purchase receive free shipping plus six deluxe samples: Le Rouge Absolu lipcolor in Champagne, Color Fever Shine lipcolor in Tempt Me, eyeshadow compact with seven shades in Off the Rack, Snap, Backstage Pass, Waif, Volcano, Statuesque, and Daylight, Hypnose mascara, Bi-Facil, and Absolue Premium Bx SPF 15 cream. Enter code WARMTH at checkout. While supplies last. Through Friday also get three additional deluxe samples: Dual Finish Versatile Powder Makeup in Matte Buff, L’Absolu Rouge listick in Exotic Orchid, and Juicy Tubes Ultra Shiny Lipgloss in Hallucination.

Prescriptives coupon: With any $50 purchase get free shipping and a free full size lip brush ($16 value). Enter code LUSTRE at checkout. Expires November 21.

Skinstore coupon: 20% off any purchase (though some brand exclusions do apply). Enter code HOL20 at checkout. Expires December 2.

Smashbox coupon: Spend $60 and get a free Shadow & Liner Trio in Hot Date ($28 value), enter code HOLIDAY1; spend $75 and get Shadow & Liner Trio in Hot Date plus a Precision Liner Brush #28 ($48 value), enter code HOLIDAY2; spend $100 and get Shadow & Liner Trio in Hot Date, a Precision Liner Brush #28, plus a Lip Enhancing Gloss in shade Gilded ($66 value), enter code HOLIDAY3. All codes expire November 24. Cannot be combined with Let’s Do Lunch promotion.

Smashbox Let’s Do Lunch offer: Today only make any purchase and checkout between 9AM-2PM PST and you will receive a free full size Lip Enhancing Gloss in shade Protege ($18 value). You will also get free shipping. No code needed, cannot be combined with other offers.

Spalook offer: Spend $100 and you will receive $30 in Spaloot good towards your next purchase. No code needed. Ends November 23.