Last Minute Mother's Day Deals! Dior, K-La Boutique, SkinCareRx, Macys

Hello Divas!

Life is good! Enjoy it!

As you all know, Mother's Day is literally around the corner.  And if you are a last minute person like me, you are still trying to figure out what to get Mom on Mother's Day.  Well there is good news!  There is still time to order awesome Mother's Day gifts online with....free shipping!

SkinCare Rx.

SkinCare Rx is having an awesome Mother's Day Giveaway!  Simply visit their website at http://skincarerx.com/beautiful-mom and write a short story about why your Mom is so beautiful!  How neat?  The winner will win a $250 gift card to purchase beauty product goodies on their website.  You have to enter by Thursday, May 5th.  If you don't know SkinCare Rx is a site dedicated to making dermatologist and spa-grade products more accessible and affordable.  The site offers the best of the best in skin care for all types of skin issues.  You have to check them out!

Christian Dior

It is still time to order a luxe beauty gift from Dior for the glamour Mom in your life.  Dior is offering complimentary gift wrap AND overnight shipping with ANY purchase! Wowza!  I wish the luxe kids were teenagers because I would ask them to buy me Dior's HydraAction eye cream, DiorShow Mascara,  DiorAddict Ultra gloss, and this amazing new Healthy Glow Powder!  

Simply enter code LUXE2011 for complimentary gift wrap and code 1SHIP2011 for complimentary overnight shipping! 

K-LA Boutique

One of my favorite boutiques, K-La, is giving away FREE earrings with any purchase this Mother's Day weekend.  K-La has the cutest clothes and the accessories are INSANE. Remember my beautiful cocktail ring I purchased at K-La?  So basically you can get something for yourself and a pair of earrings for Mom or vice-versa.  Look what I am getting:  

The Olive Olivia Candy Stripe Dress.  It is only $34 and I get a pair of free earrings for my Aunt! Score!

Macy's

One of my favorite one stop shopping department stores also has a sweet deal.  Order by today, May 4, and received GUARANTEED Mother's Day delivery on purchases $99 or more.  The great thing about Macy's is that you have so much to choose from.  From clothing, jewelry, handbags, home goods, etc.  Simply enter standard shipping at check out.

I hope you all have a beautiful Mother's Day!  Enjoy!

Toodles!

Win Lancôme New GWP Set "Love in Paris" $103 Worth of Products Plus Bag!

Hello Divas!

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend!

 Lancôme has new GWP is that is simply to die for!   Simply spend $32.50 at the Macy's Lancôme counter and receive this gorgeous bag filled with $103 worth of FREE Lancôme products.

Some of the items you will receive are best sellers such as Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate, Rénergie Lift Volumetry and of course the best Mascara of all time, Defencils. 

 

This GWP is simply beyond amazing!  And guess what?  The gracious people at Lancôme are giving one lucky Luxetips reader, the entire GWP set.  Wowza.  Simply leave a comment on this post expressing your desire to win this GWP set and I will choose a winner randomly via random.org.  A winner will be chosen on Friday, February 11th at midnight. 

Toodles!

Lancôme “Love in Paris,” GWP at Macy’s

Hello Divas!

Remain thankful and you won't have time to be envious.  I thank God everyday for my blessings. It keeps me grounded.

All I have to say about Lancôme's new GWP is "Oooh La La!"  Divas this is the ultimate GWP.  It is  offered exclusively at Macy's and will launch on February 21st, President's Day.  Simply spend $32.50 at the Lancôme counter and receive this gorgeous bag filled with $103 worth of Lancôme products.  Some of the items you will receive are best sellers such as Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate, Rénergie Lift Volumetry and of course the best Mascara of all time, Defencils. 

In addition, if you spend only $28 dollars more you will also receive either a Color Design Lipcolor trio, Nutrix Royal or a three-piece Makeup Artist Brush Set. 


This GWP is simply beyond amazing!  And guess what?  The gracious people at Lancôme are giving one lucky Luxetips reader, the entire GWP set.  Wowza.  Simply leave a comment on this post expressing your desire to win this GWP set and I will choose a winner randomly via random.org.  A winner will be chosen on Monday, February 7 at midnight. 


Toodles!

Day 3: Glitter Pumps

Ease on Down the Road

 

On a hunt for some foot bling, I ran across a pair of sparkly glitter heels by Nine West. Sparkly heels are where it's at for this holiday season. Either glittered heels or sequined heels will add a little sizzle to your LBD. Just be mindful that all of the sequins or glitter are in tact. Here's a tip: smaller sequined circles or glittered specks draw less attention to empty spaces. Plus, the smaller size makes the shoe appear more chic.

 

The pumps I found were silver peep-toe glittered pumps with a four inch gold heel. Each fleck of silver glitter was encased by thin gold threads. These shoes were  an outfit all on their own; they sparkled like the morning sun!  I discovered these jewels at TJ MAXX!  I love a bargain!  However, Macy's has the Nine West Escher, which is quite similar to my TJMaxx treasure.  Because it comes in a fun Ruby Red, I think the Escher is the perfect pair to step out in, along life's yellow brick road.  What girl doesn't need a pair of Ruby Red slippers?  You can find the Nine West Escher at Macy's in red, silver and black glitter for $ 79.00.

 

Until tomorrow,

 

Chamele

Giorgio Armani: Acqua di Gio Parfum

Hello Divas!

I hope your day is just fabulous! 

Chamele is back!  Check out her post on this Armani Parfum!  I have to try it!

Day 29

 

Growing up, I could rarely wear perfume. Strong perfumes flared my sinuses and to add insult to injury I would endure topical breakouts. Slowly, I grew out of that and developed other allergies. Sigh... However, I developed a love for fragrance once I could actually indulge myself.

 

In high school, my favorite was Gio by Giorgio Armani, not to be confused with Aqua di Gio. Gio is a musky scent, but not to heavy and totally alluring. It was great with my body chemistry (body chemistry is key. We cannot all wear the same perfumes. That is  with the exception of Pleasures. Everyone seems to smell good in that one, but I digress.) Sadly, Gio is a little hard to come by. It was created  in 1992 and includes green florals, gardenia, and orange blossoms with hints of amber wood and vanilla. Yum.

 

On my wedding day, my sister bought me a Sensi  also by Giorgio Armani. It was created in 2002.  I have gotten several compliments on it, mostly by members of the opposite sex. There was definitely something working in that mix,  so I decided to look it up and see what it was:  kaffir; jasmine, another fave;  and benzoin,  a tropical resin too complex for words.  Like Gio, Sensi is now hard to come by and rather expensive when you can find it. Therefore, I have been looking for a new signature fragrance, and I don't have to look any further than Armani.

 

I want to step into Thirty with the newest Giorgio Armani fragrances, Acqua di Gioia. It wafts from  the pages of my Vogue and Elle magazines. The fragrance is a mix of  crushed mint with hints of  "Italian Limone Primo Fiore Femminelle" - quite literally the first buds of a lemon tree, which sounds far more intoxicating in Italian. The perfume is further enhanced with cedar and brown sugar. Who doesn't love brown sugar?  It also contains labdanum, a resin from a rare plant with which I was unfamiliar. Labdanum is described as a plant that "reach[es] deep into our subconscious and bring back memories, pictures, feelings and moods." * It is also associated with warmth, strength, and sensuality. Enough said; I am sold.

Acqua di Gioia is much lighter than the two Armani fragrances I have worn before. It is airy and refreshing without being too perfumey. While Acqua di Gioia would make a great "summer scent,"  it is too delectable to not to wear it year-round.

 

 

Acqua di Gioia Eau de Parfum, 1.0 oz

$39.50, Macy's

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Luxetips Style: Amatuer Stylist I Am

Hello Divas!

I hope life is treating you wonderfully! Remember be slow to anger and quick to forgive.  It just makes life easier.


As you know, sometimes I am an amateur make-up artist to THE FRIENDS.  I am also an occasional stylist also.  It really is not work or a chore for me, because I LOVE shopping and finding fabulous looks for less.  I have helped my girl, funkidivagirl, via texting and other good friends in store.  Recently, my friend Renee, needed help finding and creating a look to attend a formal gala with her husband.  I was like sure no problem.

Considering it was a function celebrating the legal and judiciary profession, I felt neutral colors like black, off white and silver were best.  Since she was on a budget, I suggested we go to the formal dress department at Macy's.  Macy's always has super cute and high quality formal and semi-formal dresses on the clearance rack.  I was sure we could find something there.

With luxe kids and her daughter in tow, I pulled about 50 dresses from the rack that fit the look I wanted to create and went from there.  We finally found the "one", A Jill Stuart classic on sale and after that it was all downhill.  Next we needed to find shoes.  Before a much needed dinner break with the kids, we were walking through the mall and was offered a 30% coupon at Nine West shoes.  Since there was a sale going on, I suggested we start there first. I had to take the elevator down with luxe baby and stroller and passed Nine West shoes.  I spied the perfect shoes to compliment the dress.  Here is a pic:

Lastly, I consulted with Renee on hair, make-up, and accessories.  I suggested either long dangling fierce earrings or a necklace.  She mentioned she had several silver and black cuffs, but she was also interested in wearing a cocktail ring.  I thought either the cocktail or the cuff will do.  I didn't want her to wear too much jewelry to distract from the dress.

Renee originally wanted to get her hair blown out and wear it straight.  However, there was some drama there.  So she opted to go with her natural curly hair and I suggested a mohawk style.  She has worn one before and she is made to wear them.

Make-up was a cinch.  I didn't have to use any foundation on her face, because her skin is truly flawless. Certifiable.  I used Lancome's Declaring Indigo gel eyeliner for a dramatic look.  I used Becca Cosmetics Mazu highlighting cream in the corner of her eyes and on her brow bone.  I also used Becca lip gloss in Mai Tai a sheer peach nude on her lips and a little bit of NARS Lovejoy blush on the apples of her cheek.  She got a mani/pedi with a sheer pink OPI polish.

Results?  She looked like a rock/movie star. Polished but HAUTE!

The only thing I would have done differently was have her carry a red clutch.  I kept meaning to tell her to get one all day, but it just slipped my mind.

What do yall think?  Do I have skillz?

Toodles!

Grass Collection Belted Shorts Romper! HAUTE!

Hello Divas!

I hope your weekend was relaxing and blessed. Considering how far I have come, I have SO MUCH to be thankful for? What are you thankful for?

Today I am going to talk about my HAUTE Grass collection black romper I purchased from Macy's.  I wore it to the Blogalicous Party at Blogher 2010 and I received so many compliments.  As a matter of fact, Style Mom, a mama diva who's opinion I highly trust, even told me it was HAUTE! If Style Mom put her stamp of approval on it, I knew it was smoking!

I purchased this romper from Macy's in the Junior's department. Yes I still shop in the Junior's department when I am looking for something stylish.  I was a size 4 but inching back up to a 6, so I need to get myself back in the gym. LOL!  I have always been a fan of Macy's because they frequently have sales and deeply discounted clearance items in every department.  I was specifically looking for a fly romper for summer and found this one!

It was originally $49.50, but of course, I purchased it for only $29.99. Not a bad deal!  As you can see it has the cutest wide belt.  It perfectly cinches my waist.  Also, the front drapes in the front, so there is some skin showing but not too much.  But more importantly, it shows off my pretty track star legs.  LOL!  I can wear it with flats or with my platforms.  I can dress it up with the platforms for a lounge or night out on the town or down with flats hanging out at the park or going to a museum. Plus it is so comfy.  I love it!

Here is a picture of it on me.  What do you think?

Photo courtesy of funkidivagirl.

Grass Collection has an entire line of rompers and dresses at Macy's.  Check them out next time you are in the store!

Toodles!

Fun Fridays! Kipling Event at Macy's Northpoint Mall, GA

Hello Divas!

I hope you are ready for the weekend!  I know I am!

Kipling has announced a Summer Jam Tour and will feature handbags from its Spring 2010 Collection.  Specifically, the event will be held at Macy's across the country and will also include:

A Club “Kipling Color Jam” in-store event
·        Informal modeling with Kipling accessories
·        Hot music, sips and sweets
·        A spa station with mini-manicures from mobileSpa
·        Mini-makeovers
·        A free gift with any Kipling Purchase of $50 or more of the Cimio 2.0 DJ Mixtape software to mix digital music files like a real DJ*
·        The first 50 customers to make a $50 purchase will receive a beach bag filled with summer essentials!

These events are geared towards divalicous teens and young adults who are hip and fabulous and want a bag to compliment their personality.  This event takes place from 2-4 pm on June 19th at Macy's Northpoint Mall, Atlanta, GA. 

I am loving this pink bag!

Kipling is known for its high quality backpacks.  However the brand has evolved and now offers distinctive and durable carryalls in a wide range of colors and styles.  For more information about the Kipling brand, please visit their website at www.Kipling-usa.com.

Toodles!

Lancome Color Design Mattes and Creme Brillance Lip

Hello Divas!

How was your weekend?  I hope fabulous!  It was sunny on Saturday and rainy on Sunday. Gotta love this spring weather.

I previously blogged about Lancome new Color Design Matte Lipsticks and I was super eager to try them.  The good people at Lancome sent me out a couple of tubes to test.  They sent me Bronze Show, a brownish matte color and Stylista, a pink matte.  Lancome also sent me a tube of L'Absolu Creme De Brillance, which is a lip cream that is a cross between a lip balm and a lip gloss.  I received a tube in the color Rose Mythique, kind of a hot pinkish red color.  Check out the swatches:

Pros:  The Mattes are absolutely amazing. They are rich and creamy but look like a dry matte.  I don't know how they did it, but it is simply innovative.

Cons:  However, both the Bronze Show and the Stylista color look horrible on me.  I have a medium dark skin tone and as you can see from the pics, the Bronze Show is too brown and the Stylista is too pink.  However these colors would look AMAZING on Divas with fairer skin tones.  The collection does contain a true red and I would like to see how it will look on me.  Going to hit up Macy's this weekend! Yes this collection is available exclusively at Macy's.

Also I tested out the L'Absolu Creme De Brillance Lip Cream.  It is formulated with Pro-Xylane Concentrated and it claims to visibly replenish lips.  The texture is super creamy and it does have the feel of a very hydrating lip balm.  And it is super shiny like a lip gloss. But once again, I found that the color did not work with my skin tone at all.  But it would look great on a person with an olive or fair skin tone.  However, there are other colors in the line that I think would look great on me. 

All in all I think the products are super, but I just need to find the right shade! LOL!  Have you tried any of Lancome's new lip products?

Toodles!

Luxe Lipstick: New Lancome Color Design Matte Lipstick!

Hello Divas!

I hope you are looking and feeling beautiful!

Well my favorite luxe beauty brand, Lancome, has created a new Matte lipstick that is innovative and gorgeous!  Color Design Matte Lipstick is Lancome's new Matte formula that has a Matte look but not feel.  It has a "light-diffusing gel" formula.  Genius!

Lancome claims this lipstick is long wearing while keeping your lips moisturized.  But what I love are the colors! They are classic and there is a color to match any skin tone.  Lancome's Color Design Matte Lipstick comes in 8 beautiful shades.  The lipstick retails at $22 and is available exclusively at Macy's and will be available next week at lancome-usa.com.  

Toodles!

Fun Fridays! Fashions Shows and Sales

Hello Divas!

I hope your day is awesome! Today is Friday. The last official day of Spring Break. It has been fun, but Monday it is back to the grind! lol!

If you live in the Atlanta area, Lenox Square Mall is having FREE runway fashion shows on April 24 and 25. The shows takes place at 7:30 pm on April 24 and 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4pm, and 5 pm on April 25. The show on Friday will feature new spring fashions from Neiman Marcus. The Saturday shows will feature spring and summer fashions from Bloomingdales, Macy's, Betsey Johnson, Club Monaco, Ann Taylor Loft, Guess, Banana Republic, Steve Madden and more!

Also for you beauty junkies, Kiehls, Aveda, The Body Shop, and the maker of my favorite hand cream, L'Occitane, will host Style Shops where shoppers can get an up close and personal look at new spring and summer beauty products! You know I will be at these shops! The fashion shows sound like a lot of fun and I hope to see you Divas there!

CVS is having a sale on ALL Revlon products! Buy one get one free! This is the perfect time to try out the A Floral Affair Blush I talked about yesterday!

And remember to please vote for me in the Best of Beauty Category for the Glam Awards! This is my first time participating in such an Award! So give a newbie some love!





Toodles!