If you’ve been obsessively browsing Shopbop, now is a great time to finally splurge! Shopbop.com is offering a 25% friends and family discount right now! Enter promo code INTHEFAMILY during checkout to score the deal.
Offer ends on October 17, 2013.
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If you’ve been obsessively browsing Shopbop, now is a great time to finally splurge! Shopbop.com is offering a 25% friends and family discount right now! Enter promo code INTHEFAMILY during checkout to score the deal.
Offer ends on October 17, 2013.


So the Saks Friends and Family sale was scheduled to start on 10/17, but they decided to push the online F&F promo code live TODAY! Promo code if FRNFAM to score a 25% discount (20% on jewelry). Naturally some brands are excluded. Will you be shopping for the holidays, or for yourself?
Oh man… It’s early October and already I have HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING on the mind! You know every year, I provide you with a Holiday Gift Guide that will cover anyone on your list. Today, I just want to give you a little preview of some beauty goodies that will make your shopping so much easier!

In the Luxe category, Stila is introducing the Artist Signature Set. This gorgeous little box is filled with makeup that will thrill! 15 Lip Glazes, 8 Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liners, 3 Deluxe Smudge Crayons, 12 Eye Shadows, 4 Cheek Colors and 3 Artistry Brushes are all neatly tucked inside. A look book with tips and tricks for application is included. Retail price is $185.

Does someone special in your life deserve a spa day on demand? This “Give Spa Nights” gift from Aveda features product that cleanses, moisturizes, polishes and soothes all at once. Retail $69.

I love NARS nail lacquer, and since Nails are all the rage, the Beautiful Stranger nail polish gift set is a great choice. The kit is filled with four on-trend shades at a great price of $35.

A place for everything, and everything in its place! This NARS Cosmetic Pochette is a great way to get organized for the New Year! Retail price is $75.

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During the Great Depression, sales in nearly every category plummeted. However, during that time, the sales of lipsticks actually soared. The phenomenon has been called the “Lipstick Effect” and was basically the result of a poorer female customer seeking an affordable splurge.
During our most recent downturn, we have most certainly seen a “Lacquer Effect“. The last few years have seen the rise of all things nail, and the truth is that in the early days of the craze, mass-market manufacturers pretty much missed the boat. But this being the land of opportunity, many independent brands popped up to fill the void, including my picks for the perfect Fall manicure, Literary Lacquers.


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For the first time in La Mer’s history, The Hand Treatment’s packaging has been redesigned with pink accents to pay tribute to The BCA Campaign. The Hand Treatment’s healing moisture soothes hands on contact, working to help protect and rejuvenate even the driest hands while diminishing the look of age spots. Formulated with La Mer’s nutrient-rich Miracle Broth™, The Hand Treatment improves skin’s overall condition so hands look younger and feel softer.
SIZE: 1.7 fl. oz./50 ml
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $40.00
AMOUNT OF DONATION: To aid research and increase awareness in the month of October, La Mer will donate $10 from the purchase price of The BCA Campaign’s limited-edition Hand Treatment, with a maximum donation of $45,000, to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
AVAILABLE AT: Select specialty stores including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and Saks Fifth Avenue stores within the United States and at www.lamer.com during the month of October 2013 while supplies last.
WEBSITE: www.lamer.com