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Wednesday On The Web

I’m lazy. Super lazy in the AM. Now that I have gotten to know my coworkers fairly well, I don’t feel like I need to put on a super full face of makeup every single day. But one thing I just can’t seem to kick is mascara and a neutral pout. This image above is just so spring and polished with the powerful coral/orange lipstick. It shall be my inspiration to step up my lip game.

Hope you guys had a wonderful Saint Patrick’s Day. I was cozy at home with the pups. Trolling the web, I found some treats from around the web to share with you:

This article was totally written for me, the introvert.

I am no New Yorker, I used to think I knew the city well. This quiz tells me I only “kinda” know NYC. (side note: I sense a theme… maybe I should have started a blog about maps)

Speaking of maps.

Loving these pants for work – so tempted to order a pair in each color. While it doesn’t work on these pants, you can score some major deals on other goodies with code SALELOVE.

I am not a cat person, but I can appreciate a good feline – especially this one.

I could try and get rid of cable but then this would happen.

So many of my favorite Joie items on sale at Piperlime. Enter code LUCKYME for an extra 30% off.

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Versona Accessories Opens in Tulsa

Before a couple weeks ago, I had never heard of Versona Accessories. Shame on me because the stores are all over the southern United States. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I was invited to attend the grand opening right here in Tulsa.

Needless to say I was thrilled to find affordable accessories, clothes and shoes! The store is huge, but the staff was helpful without being overbearing. I was impressed – considering the prices – how well constructed the shoes were and how rich the fabrics felt! And bonus points for the smattering of work wear.

I picked up a bunch of jersey basics (starting at $19.99). I was tempted by the shoes but decided to wait until spring was in full swing. Needless to say, I will be returning. And good news for those living where there isn’t a store – Versona just launched e-commerce.

That’s not all – I am sharing the love today and teamed up with Versona to give away one $25 gift card. Just enter using the widget below. Sorry 🙁 US only on this one.

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Beauty.com x MILLY Game Face Bag

I’m here to give you an excuse to shop on this (rainy here) Friday night. You are welcome. Some of my favorite beauty finds are at Beauty.com (part of drugstore.com). And my experience shopping there has always been a breeze. Now – while supplies last – one purchases of $125 or more the store is offering a MILLY Game Face Bag as a gift with purchase. So shop away, friends… shop away.

The included bag is so darn cute – bold and bright and perfect for spring. It works great as a makeup bag both for travel and every day. Included are 13 beauty samples to round out this GWP value at $145. The samples for you to try:

H2O Plus Night Oasis Oxygenating Rejuvenator Gel
Origins Original Skin Refining Serum
Nuxe Merveillance Expert Normal Skin Minis
bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie DLX Sample
Erno Laszlo White Marble Bar Soap
Phyto Secret de Nuit
ARCONA White Tea Cleanser
Paula’s Choice KP Treatment Cloths
Jurlique Purely Age Defying Serum
Ahava Age-Perfecting Hand Cream
Nick Chavez Plump ‘N Thickening Shampoo
butter LONDON, Nail Lacquer Trout Poute (full sized)
Bliss Fab Foaming Face Wash

I am currently falling in love with Jurlique all over again. The Ahava hand cream is probably one of my all time favorites. And the Bliss foaming face wash is worth it all on its own (sooo good!). Other brands available at Beauty.com include Dr. Brandt, GlamGlow, Somme Institute, bareMinerals, byTerry, and It Cosmetics.

Wednesday On The Web

There must be something about springtime – I am getting so many questions about improving skin – from gadgets to serum to retinols. I think we look to this season as a reason to start anew whether it is because we soon will be wearing swimsuits or wearing less makeup. One of the skin care lines my girls are buzzing about is Tatcha, one of my favorites (learn more about the brand here). And now is the time to let your fingers go shopping.

The line just launched their latest – Tatcha: Indigo Enzyme Powder – their gentlest exfoliator yet. Get complimentary Aburitorigami Beauty Papers ($12 value) with any order over $20 at Tatcha with code TREAT2015 through 3/31. Some other finds from around the web:

I have a confession – I don’t love beauty vlogs. But Lisa’s and this one in particular with Alexa is captivating!

Taking a cue from Taylor – I can (and have been) a dating jerk. Time to turn this ship around.

A dreamy neutral outfit.

OMG a cocktail tower on my (future) property? I think yes!

I LOVE MAPS.

This game full of design inspiration will be filling my entire weekend.

image: a peony (Tatcha uses peony extract in their products). Source here.

Wednesday On The Web

Whoa… hello there March. March, you came rushing through the door – February always throws me off with the shorter month. But we shall take you, first month of Spring. Apparently our last hurrah of winter arrives early this AM in the form of snow and ice. Meanwhile, I am dreaming of messy summer hair and a voluminous tunic just like above. To keep you warm and toasty, some finds from around the web:

Don’t miss my favorite sale of the season here.

Amber, my fellow beauty blogger and dear friend, also admits to also hating the chore of blow drying her hair. I have to pick up her favorite staple for speeding things up.

So tempted to overdress and rent this dress for an upcoming event.

I still haven’t quite settled on how I personally feel about having children but this essay was thought provoking. “I love the spare, quiet rooms of my grown-up house.“

My buddy and I totally “ghosted” on Friday with no regrets. What do you think of this practice?

And some favorite finds from Feb below:

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Don’t Miss: Shopbop’s BIG Spring Sale

Unless you completely ducked out of the Internet today, you will have noticed that this AM started the seasonal Spring sale at Shopbop. Through Sunday March 8, 2015 4:00AM ET, Shopbop is offering the following deal:

You save 15% with purchase over $250
You save 20% with purchase over $500
You save 25% with purchase over $1000

Use code BIGEVENT15. Here are some of my picks I plan on loading up on for spring fun: