#giftguide – Page 4 – Forty, Flirty & Fabulous

Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2017 Makeup Deals!

It’s almost her, Black Friday (and Cyber Monday)! There are so many great deals going on now, and even better deals coming!

Here are some of my makeup picks for Black Friday/Cyber Monday:

Buxom Cosmetics

Black Friday/Cyber Monday — Shown are some of the great sets they have available.

Date: November 24^th – November 27^th

Deal: Use code BFCM25 for 25% off + free shipping on www.BuxomCosmetics.com

Milk Makeup

Back Friday 11/24 — Liquid Strobe 3 for $30 (each is MSRP $24)

Cyber Monday 11/27 — $10 OFF ALL KITS

In addition, they will be running stellar deals every single day until midnight starting Tuesday, 11/21 through Tuesday, 11/28. Customers can check back at MilkMakeup.com or sign up for our emails to be the first to know about each awesome deal. And the deals are juicy – one day is $50 off their hairdryer!

JINsoon

Black Friday – 30% off entire order with code: FR130

Cyber Monday – Receive free bottle of JINsoon Soiree with any $32 purchase

PLUS free shipping on all online orders for the first week of December. Use your free shipping on the discounted box sets.

ANTONYM: Starting Friday November 24^th to Monday November 27^th midnight you will receive 30% off any Antonym products and FREE shipping

https://www.antonymcosmetics.com

SASSY LIPS: Starting Friday November 24^th to Tuesday November 28^th when you buy 2 Make the Moment Flower Lipsticks you will receive 2 FREE matte Keep em Guessing Lipsticks and FREE shipping.

http://www.sassylips.us

NARS Give & Take Event on narscosmetics.com beings next week! Please see below for all details:

Event info: All online purchases site-wide on narscosmetics.com will be 20% off*
Exclusivity: Narscosmetics.com features several items that are unavailable at any other retailer, including exclusive shades of Powermatte Lip Pigment, Audacious Lipstick, and cult favorite 413 BLKR collection. You can find images of narscosmetics.com exclusives here.
Fun fact: This is the only time of year narscosmetics.com offers any discounts site-wide!
Event start date: November 23rd at 12:00AM EST
Event end date: November 28th at 11:59 PM EST

Lipstick Queen Cyber Monday deal. As you binge on all the holiday deals and leftover turkey, make sure to check out Ulta.com for some great discounts on your fave beauty brands like Lipstick Queen! Receive this adorable makeup pouch and mini nude lip liner when you spend $30 or more on Lipstick Queen product.

Holiday Gift Guide 2017 — Gifts For the Hard To Buy For on Your List

Some people are so hard to buy for…relatives, co-workers, all men (LOL). So it great to find gifts that most people will love!

Below are gifts that can go to almost anyone and will be loved:

Popcornopolis Red Snowflakes 5-Cone Gift Basket ($44.99 USD) — It just doesn’t get any easier…on your time, your wallet, and especially your reputation for giving the most awesome holiday gifts ever. Our snowflake-bejeweled 5-cone popcorn gift basket comes beautifully pre-wrapped and ready to give, but it’s the five favorite flavors inside that will preserve your place in the Gift Giving Hall of Fame. Reason: these are the recipes that made Popcornopolis famous, the top five of all time. And every one promises an amazing taste experience all by itself.

Flavors: Caramel Corn, Kettle Corn, Cheddar Cheese, Cinnamon Toast, and the crowd-pleasing Zebra® Popcorn

Available at http://www.popcornopolis.com

Goal Zero Flip 30 Recharger ($49.95 USD) This portable charger is barely larger than a pack of gum, and can power a typical smartphone up to three times and a small tablet once, making it a great, lightweight power source that users can stick in their purse or pocket. Available in a range of color options.

Available at http://www.goalzero.com

Goal Zero Lighthouse Micro Flash USB Rechargeable Lantern ($24.95 USD) — This USB rechargeable and dimmable lantern also includes a built-in 120-lumen flashlight. It can withstand a variety of climates and terrain and can run up to 170 hours on its lowest setting. Weighing just over 2 ounces it maximizes pack space and performance.

Available at http://www.goalzero.com

Readers.com The Adrian Computer Reader ($24.95 USD) — Help ease your eye strain with The Adrian Computer Reader. These trendy browline readers offer lightly yellow tinted, fully magnified lenses with anti-reflective coating that will offset your screen’s glare.

Purchase at http://www.readers.com

Sunglass Warehouse Heritage Sunglasses ($15.99 USD) — Keep your look classic no matter where your weekend takes you with these mixed material, polarized round shades.

Purchase these and more great shades at http://www.sunglasswarehouse.com

Holiday Gift Guide 2017 — Affordable Beauty Stocking Stuffers

I have lots of stockings to stuff each year, so I’m always on the look out for fun, inexpensive gifts. I have three daughters, so beauty gifts are always a great idea!

Below are some great ideas for stockings or small gifts that won’t break the bank:

Sphynz Razor ($14.99 USD) — Gone are the shameful days of missed shave spots! The Sphynx Razor is a new, innovative 3-in-1 on-the-go travel razor that provides a convenient and effective touch up shaving experience when you’re away from home. Each trendy, compact Sphynx contains a refillable water spray bottle, a Shea butter-based moisturizing bar, and two razor blades so you can shave anytime, anywhere.

Toss your Sphynx in your bag whether you’re headed to work, the gym, the beach or vacation. This chic, portable shaving solution is the only all-inclusive system that tackles grooming no matter where you are.

Available online and at retail stores around the country including; Ulta, Urban Outfitters, Free People, Anthropologie, American Eagle Outfitters

Daily Concepts Exfoliating Body Scrubber with Smart Technology ($5 USD) — Regular texture where you need more exfoliation and soft texture for the more gentle parts of your body. (You just need to choose your side.)

Daily Concepts Amazing Make Up Remover ($5 USD) — This cloth is truly amazing with the power to remove all of the days makeup away with just water and a wipe of the cloth! Reduce your waste if you are a disposable makeup cloth user, with the use of this beauty tool you will cut down on your expense and help the Earth by reducing waste!

Daily Concepts Crystal Clear Applicator ($5 USD) — This Silicone foundation applicator is the perfect addition to your makeup routine. Apply makeup with an even and smooth finish with this amazing beauty tool. The Crystal Clear Applicator will also save your foundation as it does not absorb or waste any product. This means all of the makeup goes exactly where you want it with 0 waste! For the most clear and flawless application apply liquid foundation or concealer directly to applicators surface and begin to apply to face or area of your choice in long sweeping motions, fold in the edges and gently dab with the end of applicator to help fill in corners and areas around nose and eyes.

Purchase at http://dailyconcepts.com

Earth Therapeutics Pure fx Cosmetic Brush Set with Charcoal Bristles ($15.99 USD) — This set of five (5) professional quality cosmetic brushes with CARBON PURE™ technology is specially manufactured with purifying bamboo charcoal to apply all types of makeup precisely, efficiently-without the accompanying toxins and impurities. The application is pure, healthy, and most of all, flawless.
Earth Therapeutics Purifying Exfoliating Gloves ($7.99 USD) — These purifying exfoliating gloves are textured to gently scrub away the outer layers of dead skin to unclog pores- while an embedded infusion of medicinal charcoal enhances the cleansing process by drawing out impurities. Specially designed to massage the skin, these exfoliating gloves also stimulate circulation, so skin can breathe freely. After regular periodic use, skin will benefit from the deep clean-feeling soft, smooth, and healthy.

Earth Therapeutics Aloe Moisture Aloe Socks 2 pack Confetti/Grey ($11.99 USD) — Perfect for extending your pedicure – or making you feel as if you’ve just gotten one – these super-plush Aloe Moisture Aloe Socks are infused with natural Aloe Vera and Vitamin E to continually moisturize and pamper feet.

Available at http://www.earththerapeutics.net

Holiday Gift Guide 2017 — Beauty Bonanza!

There are so many amazing holiday beauty sets out this year! Gifts of skincare, candles, hair care and fragrance are all great ideas for the beauty junkie on your list!

Below are some of my top picks for Holiday 2017:

H2O+ Beauty Oasis Dewy Duo ($30 USD) — Oasis Hydrating Treatment is clinically proven to keep your complexion noticeably softer, smoother, and continuously hydrated for 24 hours
– Oasis Smooth Lip Conditioner nourishes, smooths, and seals in moisture

H2O+ Beauty Oasis Lip Service Trio ($20 USD) — Lip Gels feature a minty fresh flavor and provide rich hydration with their innovative gel texture. Smooth, add shine, and finish with a watercolor tint in blushing pink, cheeky plum, or sheer shine.

Purchase at http://www.h2oplus.com

Yes To Tomatoes Charcoal Detox Skin Care Kit – 2pc ($12.99 USD) — Say Yes to your new favorite LBM (little black masks) with charcoal to naturally deep clean and detoxify your skin all winter long (all you need now is a good juice cleanse!) In Just 10 minutes, your clear skin will be revealed. Includes our Charcoal Peel-Off Mask and Charcoal Paper Mask.

Yes To Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Mini Duo – 2pc ($5 USD) — Yes to charcoal, a natural detoxifier and impurity remover to deep clean skin! Use the Charcoal Cleansing products to help clear skin and fight breakout prone skin. Kit Includes our Charcoal 10ct Facial Wipes and Trial and Travel Size Charcoal Cleanser.

Purchase at Target and Walmart stores

Commodity 3×3 Exploration Kit ($38 USD) — A giftable ensemble that includes a sampling of Commodity’s most-coveted scents – Orris, Oolong and Book. The kit includes a trio of NEW 2.5oz soy-based candles and their corresponding 5ml Eau de Parfum travel-sprays.

Orris – A blend of sparkling freshness and warm sensuality.
Oolong – A soothing and warm scent that evokes a relaxing afternoon.
Book – A fresh and woodsy fragrance inspired by the great novels of Hemingway and Fitzgerald.

All Commodity fragrances are unisex, paraben-free and cruelty-free. Candles are hand-poured and blended.

Purchase at us.commodity.co.uk

Hot Tools CurlBar ($99.99) — Unique to the CurlBar is the rotating dial which controls the temperature and timer settings with a digital temperature read out. It has variable heat settings up 450ºF and a glowing light ring which flashes while heating up and remains steady when set. This iron also features a built-in Curl Timer which lets you select the time needed (from 1-30 seconds) for the type/texture of hair being styled with a vibrating notification in the handle when the time is up. CurlBar offers universal dual voltage which is great for travel. Available in 1” and 1 ¼” 24K GOLD barrels which provides even heat distribution and is ideal for creating long-lasting curls. Additional features are the 9 ft. Professional Tangle-Free Swivel Cord, a heat-resistant glove and a 3 year limited warranty.

Purchase at Ulta and http://www.ulta.com

ColorProof Shiny & Bright CrazySmooth Holiday Kit ($78 on sale $110 reg. price) — Our revolutionary CrazySmooth® system features our proprietary blend of rare essential oils including Camellia and Abyssinian, as well as seaweed and shea butter, to instantly eliminate unruly frizz, repair and infuse with extreme smoothness, shine and super healthy youthful condition.

Purchase at ColorProof.com

The Hard Candy Fragrance Set ($19.99 USD) — The fragrance Hard Candy Pink is a floral gourmand blend, a luscious, juicy and divine scent that playfully teases and arouses the senses for an overdose of passion and spark. She’s a young woman who is fashion and trend conscious. Her style fits her personality. She’s outgoing and has a great sense of humor. The Hard Candy girl is one of the cool chicks and she likes to stand out.

Includes: Hard Candy Pink Eau de Toilette Fragrance Spray 1.7 fl oz, Body Mist Spray 8.0 fl oz and Fierce Effects Lipstick 1.8 oz

Purchase at Walmart stores and http://www.walmart.com

Holiday Gift Guide 2017 — Fiction Books

I find that books are such great gifts for the holidays. I give everyone in my immediate family a couple of new books every year to help them get through th cold winter!

Here are some amazing new books I was sent for my gift guides. Check them out:

Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures Vol. I is twenty-one unfinished projects from one of the twentieth century’s most popular and prolific writers, lovingly reconstructed by the author’s son

Delving deep into the creative process of an American original, the Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures project brings to light complete, unpublished novels as well as the hidden story behind the most mysterious and ambitious of his works. In this first collection, Beau L’Amour presents nearly two dozen never-before-seen drafts, using his father’s handwritten notes, journal entries, and correspondence, along with his own memories, to provide biographical context and speculate on how the pieces might have ended.

The scope of these selections celebrates L’Amour’s vision and virtuosity, including variations on the traditional Western—the first seven chapters of a powerful novel about the Cherokee Trail of Tears and a story of the American Revolution featuring a character who may be one of L’Amour’s well-known Sackett family. At the other end of the spectrum are classic adventures, such as The Golden Tapestry, set in 1960s Istanbul, as well as several uniquely different attempts at what would have been the most profoundly intimate of all of L’Amour’s novels, a saga of reincarnation that stretches from a time before time to the period of Alexander the Great, and on to Warlord-Era China.

Illustrated with rare photographs and copies of handwritten notes, this book reveals the L’Amour you have never known, his personal struggles as a writer, and the contest between mortality and a literary legacy too big for one life to contain.

Purchase at Amazon and other fine book stores.

CHIMERA: A Weregirl Novel by C. D. Bell [Chooseco Publishing] is the highly anticipated YA paranormal thriller sequel in the Weregirl Trilogy and a must-read this fall, on shelves November 1, 2017. Weregirl, the first of the trilogy, presented the origin story of Nessa Kurland, a high school junior focused on winning a college scholarship for cross-country running… until a dangerous late-night encounter with a trapped wolf in the woods renders her transformed: not just into a more competitive runner, but into a WEREGIRL learning to transform with the moon and use her powers to combat evil in her small town. In Bell’s follow-up novel, CHIMERA, Nessa is stronger and has more control over her transformations, but there’s more at stake than just the moon cycles.

Purchase at Amazon and other fine book stores.

Here is a book that would make for the perfect gift for any book lover, Vegas goer, or murder-mystery fanatic: Full Service Blonde [out November 7, Imbrifex Books], the prequel to the successful Las Vegas comical mystery debut Getting Off on Frank Sinatra, by Megan Edwards.

Enchanted by this unlikely city locale, author Megan Edwards continues to set ‘Sin City’ as the backdrop in her prequel Full Service Blonde which follows aspiring journalist Copper Black, who meets Victoria McKimber, an outspoken prostitute at one of Nevada’s legal brothels. Victoria offers Copper the exclusive right to tell her story. Not only will the Las Vegas Light’s “calendar girl” get a byline, but maybe even a front page cover story after Victoria is shockingly murdered and Copper is thrusted into the investigation. With twists and turns revealing more into Copper Black’s background and own journey toward self-discovery, Full Service Blonde offers readers the chance to dive further into the dark side of the Southwest’s city that never sleeps.

Purchase at Amazon and other fine book stores.

Do you like to give books for gifts?

Sephora Holiday 2017 — Reach Out and Gift!

Sephora, the beauty mecca we all know and love, has a cool new campaign this holiday season. It’s called Reach Out and Gift and it features their beauty experts, pictured above. Here is more info:

Sephora’s holiday campaigns have always celebrated beauty, so this year is no different. Sephora knows the importance of developing a personal, emotional connection with, and understanding of, the unique one-of-a-kind loved ones of your gift list. With that in mind, Reach Out and Gift was created to celebrate how beauty unifies people of all different interests, and encourages them to build personal connections with one another, whether its people they know or don’t know.

Sephora’s beauty experts help personalize beauty for our clients in stores every day, so it made sense for us to feature them in this campaign. Of the 1,000 consultants that applied to be a part of the campaign, 10 were chosen from all over the U.S. and Canada based on their definition of what unique beauty means to him or her, and their own personal take on beauty. With the help of Inez and Vinoodh, Sephora was able to embrace and brilliantly bring to life its first campaign with its Sephora family—its Cast Members!

Of the ten Cast Members that are included in the campaign, one is actually located right in Kansas City (where I live) at Sephora Town Center Plaza! Her name is Alley Cage and she is on the top row, 4th from the left in the photo.

Alley is a Senior Artist at the Sephora Town Center Plaza store in Kansas City, and has been with Sephora for 6 years. Alley also supports two other stores with training and continued education in artistry, as well as provides content for Sephora’s YouTube Channel.

Alley wanted to work at Sephora because it “felt like coming home.” The first time she ever walked into a Sephora, she felt like she had found people that understood her “hunger for self-expression,” and that they “wanted to make people feel beautiful and celebrated for what made them uniquely beautiful.” Six years later, she feels the same holds true, “it is a place that helps you empower yourself to feel beautiful from the inside out.”

Alley applied for Sephora’s Reach Out and Gift campaign because she received a gift from Sephora that lent itself to a bigger idea – Sephora is a place to inspire beauty. Her mom gifted her her first brush set when she was twelve and it changed her life, it inspired her love for makeup and passion for creating. “Makeup became my armor and outlet when I was growing up and those brushes were the key to creating. Sephora helped me to see the beauty within myself when I was a teenager recreating looks in my bedroom, but they have also helped me to see my own beauty as grow my own artistry and career.” “I can now see my own beauty when the makeup is rinsed off and that I bring a lot to the table by being just the way that I am. This campaign is a celebration of that very premise and of the beauty that lives in others. To be the face of that beautiful idea is the biggest privilege I could ask for.”

Congrats to Alley and the other Cast Members who were chosen!

Plus, here are some amazing gift ideas from Sephora this season:

Sephora Favorites Glow For it ($40.00 USD) — Shine a light on beautiful skin with glow-getter creams, powders, and liquids—for a subtle radiance, intense glow, or anything in between. This set includes seven deluxe everyday essentials.

Sephora Collection Show Me Off Brush Set ($38 USD) — A five-piece full face brush set with unique glitter handles housed in a stand-up pouch.

Sephora Winter Flush Blush Palette ($16 USD) — A universally flattering blush palette featuring eight gorgeous shades in matte and shimmer finishes.

Sephora Collection Multi Masking Mania Clay Mask Blockbuster Set ($38 USD) — Can be used alone or for multi-masking to target different concerns on different areas of the face. The travel-friendly packaging offers easy and convenient use with up to five uses per package.

I know the Insider VIB sales are going on — are you picking up any goodies for yourself or as gifts?

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