Cut & Blow - Discounts on Beauty Rockstars!

Cut & Blow anyone?

I randomly stumbled across this fun little site and was fairly pleased at their small but powerful selections of make-up, hair and skin products. C & B offers sample sale like discounts of big name product lines (think Ruelala, HauteLook and Myhabit but more beauty focused) for a short period of time before rotating them out and replacing them with new sales.

I know many people do not like the "virtual elbow throwing" associated with sample sale sites where you literally have to log on at the very minute the sale starts to get the best deals and even then they are sometimes already sold out (I assume some prestigious bloggers get early access or maybe it's the fact that I'm Westcoast). I have had some bigger breakdowns then I care to admit when I have found the perfect cardigan, pair of boots or skinny jeans on Ruelala and there is 1 (supposed) left and I have tried to purchase only to get the boot back to the page to learn that I was a half a second behind someone as they carted and purchased my new apparel. I'm getting cranky just thinking about it.

I digress. Cut and Blow. They typically have about 15 sales going on at once and usually discount about 40% on average, some more like half and some only about 20%.

Currently on sale;  SkinCeuticals (I hear their C E FERULIC - COMBINATION ANTIOXIDANT TREATMENT is amazing) but surprise it's sold out.

Peter Thomas Roth - Big Fan, love the "unwrinkle" line for the name alone plus I think it might work somewhat.

Orlane - Huge discount here. Good thing because I am pretty sure $140 is steep for serum and the original price $300 is never happening for this girl.

Coming Soon.....Clarisonic (no intro needed), Pureology (yay!) and my favorite teeth sensitizer- GoSmile.

Wanna check out Cut & Blow fabulous? Let me know what you think.

Trina Turk Flash Sale? Yes Please!

Up to 80% off all purchases at the Trina Turk Flash Sale today only until midnight. Seriously this never happens. 

What's in my cart? Only the Best Deals and Steals. 

Suki Pants $57 down from $188

Sun Charm Bracelet $45 from $150

Safari Short $38.40

New Hugh Tee $32 from $128

Enamel Brick Ring $24.75

Tip For Summer: Secret Outlast Clear Gel

So I just received a complimentary deodorant from Influenster and while I was almost offended I decided it was summer so I should hang up my white mark laced black pieces from winter and embrace all that is showing skin!

I have on too many occasions changed my outfit 50 plus times after getting ready only to leave self tanner and deodorant all over my discarded choices and adding to my laundry pile. So annoying so am happy to say I am changing my routine to include the white-mark free deodorant. There I finally converted even though I have been convinced for years that the white stuff works better. The clear gel in Secret actually works just as well.

Love this youtube video.

Exclusive ~ It's on. Lancome & Alber Elbaz. Please.

Exclusive access to Lancome Show starts now. Only 200 pieces a day so hurry! In January it was announced that legendary designer, Alber Elbaz & Lancome collaborate a limited edition high glam eye collection. Seriously. Awesome.

The collection includes Lancôme's top mascaras and palettes in Rose Coquette, Taupe Craze, Mint Jolie, and Midnight Rush. For all you ladies who love Lancôme like myself, you'll love these gorgeous exclusives complete with packaging outfitted by Elbaz'snotorious illustrations in red hearts, blue stars, pink dots and green eyes. 

So here's the deal, you have to act quick! Lancôme is selling only 200 units per day during the VIP Phase which starts June 10th and lasts just 5 days so make sure to sign up to be one of the first to access the Lancôme x Alber Elbaz collection asap!

Dermastore & Blush Amazing Free Gifts!

There are some seriously awesome free gifts with purchase at Dermastore and their sister site Blush right now.

A few of my favorites:

Dogeared Loves blush Necklace ~ 

A stylish accessory for any outfit, this Dogeared Necklace was created especially for blush. It features a simple, beautiful design with an 18" chain. A $70 value, it's yours free with any $125 blush purchase. 

Exceptional Skin Serum ~

Fiafini Skincare Exceptional Skin Serum enhances your skin's vitality, provides hydration, fights against signs of fatigue, protects against free-radical damage and keeps skin looking firm and lifted. A $38 value, it's yours free with any $60 Fiafini Skincare purchase.

Flash Firm Eye Gel ~ 

Retrospect Flash Firm Eye Gel diminishes wrinkles and puffiness around the eyes for a more youthful appearance. Functional keratin rapidly lifts and tones sagging skin. Glycerin reduces inflammation while hyaluronic acid plumps. A $70 value, it's yours free with any $150 purchase. 

Hydrating Enhancing Facial Serum ~ 

Silk'n Hydrating Enhancing Facial Serum soothes your skin, reduces wrinkles and improves the skin's texture. 100% squalane penetrates deep into your skin to promote new cell growth and neutralize free radicals. A $49 value, it's yours free with your Silk'n FaceFX Anti-Aging Light Therapy Device purchase. 

Melt Away ~ 

Teach your cuticles to behave with butter LONDON Melt Away. It gently exfoliates the cuticle skin to make them easier to push back and trim. Use weekly for healthier-looking cuticles. An $18 value, it's yours free with any $50 butter LONDON purchase. 

Benefit for 50% Off? Yes Please! Free Shipping Code

Friend with benefits? Always count me in. 

Thru June 17th, Benefit Cosmetics has taken up to 50% off a their fantastic selection of must have makeup and beauty essentials. As if that isn't good enough, Benefit is offering free US shipping with any order; just enter JUNESALE at check-out time. I'll be loading up with creaseless cream shadows, cheek stains and liquid luminizer. 

And in case you don't know, Benefit "They're Real" Mascara is seriously the best mascara in the world and Boi-ing is pretty spectacular as well.

Goodbye to Ipsy and my last Box Contents

I know this sounds like a rant against Ipsy but I truly do think they kick ass and are probably the best bang for $10 you will find, but I loved in my I don't know what the hell to do with this stuff drawer and found that it contained mostly Ipsy products which is why I decided to take this off my 20 plus list of monthly subscriptions. Some other great things about Ipsy; they ship fast, you will almost always get a full size product and you will always get a bag full of products worth well over $10. My big gripe about many beauty boxes is that sometimes you only get product that is equal to what you paid. Now that isn't a good deal, especially if the stuff sucks.

I am parting ways with some of my beauty subscriptions and I decided I was putting Ispy (who was Glam Bag when I started with them) as one I could live without. I'm finding that in my old age of 31 that I don't quite relate to Ipsy as much as some other beauty boxes. They are a little too sparkly, shimmery and bright for me. And for anyone who knows me, that is really fucking sparkly because I will sport shimmer all day long. That being said I have learned over the years that you cannot or rather should not put on teal eyeshadow, bright pink lip gloss, bronzer, multi colored nails and bling all on together, you end up looking like you just stepped out of a fly girls video via the early 90's and while I have great respect for those feisty divas I have no desire to sport their look unless absolutely appropriate and I am still anxiously awaiting that day.

I also do not care for cheap products, even if they are full size. I don't like NYX or yabi and I don't think it is a great win to get a full size NYX eye shadow in bright blue sparkle shimmer. If I wanted these products I'd go to Wal-Mart and purchase them for $2.27.

I do have to thank Ipsy for introducing me to Bombshell which may vey well be the best liquid eyeliner ever made. And finally, I end my Ipsy subscription with this fucking fantastic bag of goodness.

•  Zoya full size polish in a pale blue, beautiful!
• Macadamia Hair Oil, I've received this previously and it's yummy.
• Juicy Beauty full size reflective gloss in a pretty pink. I love Juicy Beauty, score!
• Pacifica Bronzing Butter in coconut, yum but I try not to do shimmer on my body on a regular basis. I would have very much enjoyed the other option which was the St. Tropez Body Lotion because I have only tried their self tanners. 
• And last a refill concealer from Yabi which I find weird. Over the last few months I have received several refills from Yabi and it isn't as if we ever got some kind of container that we were supposed to house they products in. 
• And lastly, a cute little chevron print bag. Perfect summer colors :)