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August Favorites

Can you believe the summer is coming to a close? I actually prefer fall fashions, so I am excited to start working some of these beauty and style gems into my routine. Check out my favorites from around the web over the last 31 days:

 

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Lovely Links: Feeling Fall

Feeling Fall

I’m loving all the fall beauty and fashion news out there this Labor Day Weekend. Some of my favorites from the last couple of weeks celebrating the change of seasons:

– the sparkle highlights one of my favorite shades for fall: navy

– 312 Beauty has the lowdown on liquid liner

– Atlantic-Pacific has me wanting to wear black and white

– this fringed scarf has my name on it

– samantha has me dying to visit this spot

– make sure to check out my debut column in September’s Oklahoma Magazine!

– check me out on the glossarie talking about my beloved Simple Skincare

And Happy Labor Day Weekend! A little sale news for you shoppers:

  • Tory Burch is having up to 30% this weekend only with code: LABORDAY. I love this classic coat!
  • Take an extra 20% off sale items with code TAKE 20 at Bloomingdales.
  • Cusp has 40-60% off regular prices.
  • Get an extra 30% off sale items at Madewell with code: BYESUMMER. Love this shrunken blazer.
  • J.Crew is having 25% off select women’s denim until Sept 2!
  • New items were just added to the Shopbop Sale.
  • Nordstrom’s Shoe Sale just launched where you can save up to 40% off.
  • 40% off everything at Express

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New From NARS – Blush Palettes and A Swoonworthy Gift Set

 New From NARS - Adult Content // Belle Belle Beauty

For Fall, NARS is launching some pretty iconic blush palettes and a gift set in honor of one of my favorite cities, Los Angeles. First up, these blush palettes are perfect for makeup artists and budding makeup artists alike. Multiple shades can add depth and dimension and these four iconic and top-selling shades in both palettes are sure to be crowd pleasers.

Adult Content (above) has the following shades (clockwise from top left):

  • Zen: Natural Beige
  • Miss Liberty: Soft, shimmering peach
  • Deep Throat: Flirty, sheer peach
  • Desire: Cotton candy pink

New From NARS - Killing Me Softly / Belle Belle Beauty

Killing Me Softly (above) has the following shades (clockwise from top left):

  • Gilda: Perfect coral with a hint of red
  • Albatross: Luminous glow
  • Orgasm: Peachy pink with golden shimmer
  • Outlaw: Soft rose tone with golden shimmer

Available beginning September 1, 2013 at Nordstrom and narscosmetics.com for $49.

New From NARS - NARS Hearts LA Gift Set // Belle Belle Beauty

I still am lusting over NARS’ last gift set, NARS Hearts NYC so this might be one that I just cannot pass up. Especially since there are a handful of shades and products included that I already know and love. Based on the city’s top-selling shades, this set evokes the glamour of LA. Includes:

Eye and Cheek Palette:

  • Deep Throat Blush: Flirty, sheer peach
  • Abyssinia Eyeshadow: Delicate pearl sheen
  • Étrusque Eyeshadow: Antique
  • Outremer Eyeshadow: Bright true blue
  • Bali Eyeshadow: Neutral brown
  • Laguna Bronzing Powder: Brown with golden shimmer

Nail Polish in Trouville (Seashell pink)

Lip gloss in Turkish Delight (Pink sherbet)

Available September 1, 2013 at Barney’s Beverly Hills, Nordstrom (Topanga, Glendale, Westside, Farmers Market, Santa Anita, Santa Monica) and Saks Fifth Avenue Beverly Hills for $75.

Simple Skincare Giveaway Just In Time For Back To School

Simple Skincare Giveaway Just In Time For Back To School // Belle Belle Beauty

Ready to turn over a new leaf? Get that skin care routine finally in order? Well, now’s your chance! I’ve teamed up with the folks at Simple Skincare and we are giving away the entire range of Simple’s offerings! That’s right, you’ll have wipes for cleansing, a great lightweight SPF, and a richer Vital Vitamin for those drier days coming up. One of everything. Just enter using the widget below. US Only and good luck!

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Rite Aid’s Eye Extravaganza GIVEAWAY

  Rite Aid’s Eye Extravaganza GIVEAWAY // Belle Belle Beauty

Rite Aid has recently launched one of the coolest beauty events I’ve seen in a while! Rite Aid’s Eye Extravaganza began July 27th and will run through September 28th with tons of contests and discounts. Here are some details on your chances to win!:

Rite Aid’s Eye Extravaganza GIVEAWAY

First up, let’s get creative. Enter your best eye design and vote for three winners. Lucky victors will receive a $250, $150, or $100 Rite Aid gift card and beauty bag!

  • Contest 1: Special Event Eyes (July 27 – August 9)
  • Contest 2: Eyes That Get Noticed (August 19 – August 30)
  • Contest 3: Smokey Eyes (September 9 – September 20)

Then, head over to Rite Aid’s Facebook page for L’Oreal’s Sweepstakes and a chance to win $50 Rite Aid gift card and beauty bag! There will be three chances to win so make sure to enter during each contest period listed above.

Lastly, don’t miss Eye University and coupons at Eyes.RiteAid.com. Eye University offers expert tips and tricks from L’Oreal, Rimmel, Almay and many others.

That’s not all… make sure to stay tuned on Twitter and Instagram for more chances to win.

  • Hashtag: #EyeExtravaganza
  • Twitter: Beauty bag giveaways! @RiteAid
  • Instagram: Share your eye looks on Instagram for more chances to win! @riteaidbeauty

And now for my favorite part! I get to giveaway one of these awesome beauty bags (contents pictured at the top of this post) with you, readers! Enter using the widget below. US Only.

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July Favorites

I know I am a little past due for July Favorites, but better late than never! Hope you enjoy some of these gems from my online shopping addiction (be sure to click through if you are viewing in a reader or email for the full experience)!