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Fourth of July Sales

Happy Fourth of July! Happy Birthday, America! Hope everyone is gallivanting around the pool/lake/beach today. That’s the plan for me! And I am sure to manage some online trolling because this is the summer weekend for sales. Check out some of my picks:

ASOS is having a huge sale with up to 50% off select styles.

Anthropologie is offering an extra 20% OFF sale items through 7/7 with code BUZZ20.

Beauty lovers: B-glowing is having a huge clearance sale for up to 75% off.

Banana Republic has 40% off online and in stores through 7/7 with code BRJULY.

Looking for luxe? Barneys has up to 60% off regular prices and free shipping & returns on all U.S. orders.

Amp up your glam with an order from BaubleBar and get $10 Off orders of $30+ through 7/6 with code JULYRS.

Gap has up to 60% off in stores and online.

J. Crew is clearing the rack with 40% off Final Sale through 7/8 with code SHOPMORE.

Need a summer wardrobe revamp? Piperlime has up to 50% off 150+ summer styles.

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NYX Cosmetics The Face Awards 2014

Looking for the next big thing in the beauty volgger world? Look no further than the Third Annual Fine Artistry of Cosmetic Elites (FACE) Awards, an international competition to find The Beauty Vlogger of The Year. Entrants have the chance to win $25k, mentorship from pro artists and a year’s supple of NYX Cosmetics.

Launched to celebrate the newest beauty “influencers” in the industry, the contest celebrates the importance of digital in our world. And let’s admit it… is there anything better to watch while taking an evening soak in the tub than a beauty video?

The FACE Awards began this year with 2,000 rising stars. It was then narrowed to the top 30 finalists. Right now, we are in the midst of the second round (narrowed to 20 finalists). The top six finalists will be flown out to Los Angeles in August to compete for the grand prize in front of beauty influencers and celebrity judges, as well as NYX Cosmetics founder Toni K. Contestants.

Head over to www.nyxfaceawards.com and check out these amazing volggers and vote for your favorite!

Wednesday On The Web

Hope everyone is having a perfect pre-Holiday week. I am laying majorly low after all the birthday celebrations, taking a stay-cation of sorts. I have been chowing down on all the amazing summer produce (you know how I love beauty from the inside out!) and planning a fun menu for friends on Friday afternoon. While I haven’t been trolling the web a ton, I did have some favorites to share:

Swooning over these new goodies from Everlane.

Amazing comparison of beauty standards around the world – in case you missed it last week.

This plane ticket mistake is pretty epic.

I know this Dermablend video is old, but I just watched it again. I have no words other than stunned again.

And, here are my favorite fashion and beauty finds from my little hobby, online shopping from the month of June:

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Summer Hair Care on MegBiram.com

I’m really loving this series that I have been contributing to over the past couple of months on Meg’s awesome blog. This June, my fellow bloggers and I are sharing our favorite tips for caring for all of your hair. Don’t miss this roundup of some amazing ideas and products right here.

Catching Up

Whoa blog break! Sorry for the absence. I was well-intentioned last Thursday, purchasing wi-fi on my flight out to Napa to celebrate the big 3-5. Unfortunately, it was slow as molasses. Oh well. I’ll be back tomorrow with regular posts and a TV round up on Wednesday. (Attention those who struggle with acne – you won’t want to miss it.)

Meanwhile, I’ll be basking in the glow of amazing wine and produce I had the last couple days in California in my favorite spot in the whole world. And the party will likely continue next week as I will share festivities with my almost birthday twin, C.

Here are some of my finds from the web over the last week:

Bergdorf Goodman’s Beauty Event is still in full swing – this is a gift bag you won’t want to miss. Buy $225 or more of beauty, skin or hair products and receive an exclusive gift with a ton of deluxe-sized beauty must-haves.

Other finds from around the web:

This is the perfect travel beauty set.

An Alexa Chung Makeup Tutorial…. with Alexa Chung!

Don’t miss Meg’s awesome posts about her trip to China.

NET-A-PORTER’s Summer Beauty Kit is packed with goodies from brilliant brands & would be ideal for July 4th vacations.

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Wednesday On The Web

I’m feeling reflective lately. It could be blamed on the power of suggestion based on my horoscope (total Zodiac junkie). Or maybe it is a fairly big birthday in a couple weeks (starts with a 3, ends with a 5). Either way, I am pondering goals for the next week, months and years. Inspired by this goal list over on Design Love Fest (via Bleubird Blog), I decided to share mine today:

Eating / Baked potatoes, seafood, blueberries and gnocchi.
Drinking / Fresh grapefruit juice, water and white wine.
Practicing / Reflection, patience, understanding and self-respect.
Mastering / Live television appearances.
Learning / Finally learning how to do my own blowout.
Trying / To move beyond an unhealthy relationship.
Playing / Cards Against Humanity, Mexican Train Dominos and dancing like a fool to 90s music.
Finishing / My monthly column, paperwork for a new venture this fall and see next topic.
Reading / I really want to start Le Temps Viendra but trying to make it through All the Light We Cannot See (a lovely WWII story but just a little hard to get into at the start).
Remembering / To perform my evening skin care routine and get plenty of sleep (such a night owl).
Wearing / Joie silk shorts, Soludos Espadrilles, and T by Alexander Wang Classic Tanks.
Cooking / Oatmeal and baked potatoes (so random but so good and easy!).
Working / On a couple different projects and so easily distracted – working on focus.
Traveling / Finally, a little more after a dry spell – Napa in less than two weeks.
Wanting / To get a solid exercise routine in place.

If you are inspired, share yours below! And a couple finds from around the web here:

I don’t really consider myself a graphic artist but this Kerning game was so addictive – beware type nerds everywhere!

Excited to learn Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen are adding perfume oil to their collection.

5 Makeup Tips You Didn’t Know.

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