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September Favorites

Can you believe tomorrow is October? I feel like we all say that every month but as the years go by, it seems time flies by faster each season. In honor of what I mark as the real start of fall – the start of the fourth quarter – here are some fun updates from around the web:

As always, I am thrilled to be on Meg’s blog this month again. This time, the group of beauty bloggers is sharing their must-haves for taking care of our faces. Check out all the items here.

Through today, take an extra 25% off Neiman Marcus‘ sale items.

And loads of items were recently added to Shopbop‘s sale. Time to stock up on fall goodies! Need some shopping ideas? Look no further than my September favorites here:

Wednesday On The Web

My hair is getting crazy long and I just keep procrastinating my trims. With the growing length, I am often tempted to throw this mane up in a bun. But during a fun birthday celebration a couple weeks ago, a friend challenged me to “embrace the crazy” (my hair’s general state if I don’t dry it) and wear my air-dried hair down. You know what? It is liberating. So much so that I am striving for this above by next summer. I’ve been washing with my favorite Kerastase shampoo, skipping conditioner and using my most beloved leave-in spray … liberally. And my “undone” look is surprisingly pleasing. What do you think about wild untamed long hair?

Some sales and goodies from around the web this week:

There is some crazy sale business happening over on ASOS with up to 70% off. Particularly love the bow detail on this dress.

I’m on a bit of a health kick and I am embracing these five tips to healthy living.

J.Crew is running an extra 40% off of sale with code SHOPMORE. Loving all the swimwear – now’s the time to stock up!

This recipe is crazy simple and celebrates my favorite summer ingredient, tomatoes!

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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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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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Memorial Day Beauty Sales

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! I am gearing up for some pool time (Sofia cans purchased and chilling), fun dinners with friends and hopefully one lazy day snuck in there. Which of course will be spent perusing the online sales. Here are some of the ones on my list not to miss:

Birchbox: Get your first box for $5 when you purchase a women’s monthly subscription through 5/26 with code SUMMERSUB
Bobbi Brown: Get a special surprise gift & Free Shipping, with any $50 order with code SURPRISEME through 5/26.
Folica: Get $50 off plus free shipping on the Solia Thermal Ionic Beauty Arsenal through 5/30 with code 50SOLIASET.
Kate Somerville: Get 10% off & free shipping for orders over $50 (plus 3 Free Samples) through 5/27 with code KSMEMORIALDAY.
Lancome: 20% off all orders, free standard shipping and a travel-size product of your choice through 5/26.
Origins: Buy 1 face moisturizer, get $10 off your next purchase through 5/28.
Smashbox: Spend $50 take $10 off, Spend $75 take $15 off, Spend $100 take $25 off, Spend $150 take $50 off through 5/26.

And for the fashion nuts too:

J Brand: Up to 40% off through 5/27.
Joie: Extra 20% off sale items through 5/26 with code MDW20.
Loeffler Randall: 30% off through 5/26.
Neiman Marcus: Up to 40% off online and in stores.
Nordstrom: Get up to 40% off at their Half Yearly sale through 6/1 (and 20% off TOMS through 5/27)
Old Navy: Up to 50% Off the entire store.
Saks Fifth Avenue: Up to 55% OFF Selections of Women’s Apparel through 5/26.

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Wednesday On The Web

As I mentioned yesterday, I spent last weekend with my best friends from high school in Aspen. I was a little worried about the off season crowd (or lack thereof) and weather, but it turned out to be ideal. We stayed at the Limelight which was hip, cool and cozy all at once. The staff (and basically everyone in Aspen) was super friendly. I enjoyed the walk-ability of the town, amazing food, beautiful stores, hikes and bikes and most importantly laughter and time with old friends.

One of my friends on the trip is a former makeup artist and she did another friend’s makeup one evening. The glowy result was just perfect – Erica looked radiant. Already hooked on a golden glow, I want to take it to the next level and try this golden eyeliner look. Perhaps for an upcoming girls’ night out?

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

Want a straight-forward account of what it is like to turn your blog into a business? Look no further than here.

This list has automatically become my travel wish list.

I’m a sucker for everything By Terry but this bronzer has me drooling.

Yesterday, Shopbop kicked off a huge sale. Check out my favorites here:

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