The Recap: Truly Amazing Sales This Weekend!

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These are a few of my favorite things...

• C.Wonder: Friends & Family Sale - 30% OFF site wide, 50% OFF Sale Items. Discount applied in cart. Through Monday.
• GiGi New York: Free personalization & shipping on $75+. Through Sunday.
• J.Crew Factory: 25% OFF everything w/ code "SALE25". Through Sunday.
• Links of London: VIP Sale - up to 60% OFF select items
• May Designs: 35% OFF site wide w/ code "GRAD2014". Through Sunday.
• Tory Burch: Friends & Family Sale - 25% OFF site wide w/ code "FRIENDLY". Through Monday.

Stock up on all the good stuff!

Getting in the Swing of Spring!

Top: C.Wonder (Sample Sale, Similar), Pants: J.Crew Factory

Necklace: C.Wonder (Sample Sale), Clutch: iomoi, Shoes: Sole Society

April showers bring May flowers!

Everything at Yes To is 40% OFF Today For Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day!

To celebrate, YESto is offering 40% off site wide.

Just enter the code "EARTHDAY2014" at checkout on YEStoCarrots.com

My fave? The YESto Grapefruit CC Cream!

Elizabeth McKay's NYC Sample Sale Starts Tomorrow

Elizabeth McKay Sample Sale

Up to 80% OFF

NEW LOCATION:

265 West 37th Street, 9th Floor

between 7th & 8th Avenues

Two Days Only

Tuesday, April 22nd | 10am-8pm

Wednesday, April 23rd | 10am-8pm

ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

Know before you go: 

Read my reviews of the January 2013 and March 2012 sales.

Happy Shopping!

Happy Easter: Best Sales of the Weekend!

ASOS: 20% OFF select ASOS own label items. Prices as marked.
Blue Mercury: Receive a deluxe sample bag with purchase $50+. Use code "SUNKISSED"
iomoi: 20% OFF $150+ with code "ilovemom"
J.Crew Factory: 50% OFF everything in stores & online. Prices as marked.
JC Penney: Extra 30% OFF $100+ with code "EASTER"
LastCall by Neiman Marcus: Extra 35% OFF everything or 40% OFF 4+ items. Discount applied in cart.
Maggy London: 25% OFF everything. Discount automatically applied in cart.
Old Navy: 30% off everything. No code - discount taken at checkout.
Smashbox: Choose 3 Deluxe Samples + FREE Shipping on orders of $50+
Tuckernuck: 20% OFF orders $150+ w/ code "EGGCELENT"

The C.Wonder Sample Sale: Back & SO Much Better!

As I mentioned previously, the C.Wonder Sample Sale is back for the 2nd time! Last time (November 2013) I wrote a less-than-stellar review. I felt like the prices weren't that great and there wasn't much selection. This time things have definitely changed!!!

I was really impressed by my visit yesterday. Prices have been reduced from earlier in the week. Here's the basic breakdown: tops $20, outwear/blazers $40, shoes $40-50, handbags $40, clutches $25, most home decor items $15, jewelry $15, stationery $4 (packs of 8), paper coasters $2.50, travel cases & small accessories $15. Nearly all accessories and home items were around $15 and clothing/handbags/shoes were $20-50. I don't think I saw anything over $50 and nothing I purchased (pictured above) was more than $20. The selection was really fantastic. I have no doubt that there will still be some amazing things left on the final day.

To give you a little idea of the amazing savings, let's compare with the marked original prices. The top I got for $20 was marked $89.99 but was possibly even more at some point. The pillowcases I got for $15 were originally marked $48. The zebra print travel case that I got for $15 was originally marked $68. The $15 necklace was originally $58. Last but not least, the stationery packs were $4 and originally marked $12. 

Stop by:

260 Fifth Avenue

Between 28th and 29th Streets

April 19th | 10am-8pm

April 20th | 10am-3pm

Fill your closets with wonder! Happy shopping!

C.Wonder Sample Sale Starts Tuesday in NYC!

C.Wonder Sample Sale

Up to 75% OFF

Sweaters | Shirts | Dresses |Home | Jewelry | Shoes | Handbags

260 Fifth Avenue

Between 28th and 29th Streets

April 15th - 19th | 10am-8pm

April 20th | 10am-3pm

Cash & all credit cards accepted. Final sale.

Read my review from the last C.Wonder Sample Sale (November 2013) HERE.

Birchbox "Rainy Days" April 2014 Review

This month's box is my 5th in this subscription cycle. It was quite different from the others. As I mentioned before, the other 4 boxes seemed to contain products that were completely different from most other reviews I saw. However, this month's box had identical contents to almost every other review I saw. So, I don't think there were many different variations this month. Nevertheless, it was chock full of products I really enjoyed.

My box contained: Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle Spray (Full-size, $21.95), Color Club Gala's Gems Collection Nail Polish in Aquamarine Azulino (Set of 4, $13), Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner in Jamun Deep Purple (Full-size, $11), Supergoop Daily Correct SPF 35 CC Cream in Light/Medium (Full-size, $32), and a Lifestyle Extra - KIND Snacks Healthy Grains Bar in Maple Pumpkin Seeds with Sea Salt (15-count, $11.88)

I was really excited to receive this nail polish in my box. Back in February I was invited to an exclusive Birchbox bloggers (#Birchbloggers) event with Gala Gonzalez in NYC. At the event she did a Q&A, we had our nails done in her new colors, and received samples of all 4 colors to take home. So far, I've tried all 4 colors and have loved every single one. There is not a single dud in her collection and I have received compliments on every one of them! I know that I'll be using each sample I received until they're empty, so I was delighted to receive a back-up bottle in this color. The other colors are an iridescent mint green, shiny white pearl, and gold metallic. 

The Sumita eyeliner was probably my least favorite product this month. That's not because it doesn't look like a great, high quality product in an inventive color (deep plum). I am just overly particular about my eyeliners. My eyelids are a little sensitive, especially when I'm wearing contacts. So, I don't really like using pencil eyeliner at all. I mainly use gel/cream eyeliners. So, although I like this color, I'm probably going to give this product to a friend or swap it with another beauty box subscriber on eDivv.

I was pretty excited to see this old favorite in my box. I have received a few additional Birchboxes outside of my subscription - from #BirchboxLocal, at the Independent Fashion Bloggers Conference, #Birchblogger events, etc. So, I'd actually already received this detangling spray as well as the Beauty Protector Shampoo & Conditioner. I think they are all really great and effective products. I also love how they smell. They're completely non-greasy and leave your hair looking healthy and shiny. I love receiving samples because they are great products to bring on a business trip. However, their retail price is pretty steep. So, unfortunately I don't think I'll be buying any of the full-size products soon. I feel like I can find fairly comparable products at a lower price.

This is another product I'm pretty pumped to try. As I mentioned in previous reviews, I am always surprised to see my boxes so heavily geared towards skincare since that is the only category I said was not of interest in my Birchbox beauty profile. This time I wasn't too disappointed though, since Supergoop is a brand I'd been meaning to try and this product does seem like it would be well suited to my fair, dry skin.

This KIND bar was my Lifestyle Extra this month. I'm always really excited to receive one of those, no matter what it is - it is a bonus product after all. I wasn't overly excited about this one since it seems like something you'd buy out of necessity rather than as a special treat. However, I do really like pumpkin seeds and think this will be a good snack to keep in my desk.

Overall, I was pretty pleased with this box. I certainly liked it a lot better than March's box. It had 3 products I'm pretty excited about, 1 that's nice but just doesn't happen to suit my needs, and a Lifestyle Extra. As I said, it looks like most other subscribers received a near identical box this month. So, there weren't many other products to envy. If I did receive any other products I would have still liked the TheBalm's How 'Bout Them Apples Palette, Skin & Co Roma Truffle Therapy Serum, and Supergoop City Sunscreen Serum.

Now, I've got sunshine, on a cloudy day...

Save Up to 60% on Smashbox Cosmetics!

Smashbox Cosmetics are having their Beauty Blowout Sale!

Save up to 60% on 6 make-up kits that include some of their best selling products for eyes, face, & lips. FREE Shipping on all orders. Shop the sale HERE.

Elizabeth and James Sample Sale This Week in NYC!

Elizabeth and James

Sample Sale

April 8th, 9th, 10th | 10am-8pm

April 11th, 12th | 10am-7pm

April 13th | 10am-3pm

260 Fifth Avenue (28th/29th Streets)

New York, NY 10001

212-725-5400

25% OFF Everything at Kate Spade - ends tomorrow!

 

Kate Spade

Friends & Family Sale

25% OFF Your Entire Purchase

Use code "S14FFUS" at checkout

Ends Sunday, April 6th at 11:59pm PT

Here are a few of my fave finds from the sale:

Live colorfully!

No Foolin' - The Best April Fools Day Sales!

ASOS: Extra 10% off sale items w/ code "MORE10"
Betsey Johnson: 25% off sale & clearance styles w/ "25EXTRA"
e.l.f.: 40% off orders $30+ w/ code "GOODDAY"
Elizabeth McKay: 20% off everything w/ code "APRIL FOOLS"
Furbish Studio: Extra 40% off sale items w/ code "SPRING"
J.Crew: Extra 30% off sale items + 50% off final sale items w/ code "SHOPNOW"
J.Crew Factory: Extra 30% off everything + FREE Shipping w/ code "jokes"
Loft: 40% off everything w/ code "FRIENDS2"
Malabar Bay: 40% off sitewide w/ code "APRIL40" + FREE Shipping on orders $75+
Marley Lilly: Flash Sale + FREE Scarf w/ any monogram purchase
May Designs: 50% off all custom note card sets, no code needed
Old Navy: Extra 10% off sale items w/ code "KICK"
Tervis: 20% off sitewide w/ code "APRILFOOLS"
Tory Burch: Resort Sale - up to 40% off select items