Maybelline Limited Edition Fashion Week Collection Lipstick in Strike A Rose

I finally decided to pick up one of the lipsticks from the Maybelline 2012 Fashion Week Collection.  I thought Strike A Rose was the safest option for me.  I didn't want a repeat of the Maybelline Porcelain Collection.  I like to buy lipsticks that I will wear a lot... something that looks good on me that doesn't require much effort to "work" with my coloring.

I found this in a special display on the cosmetics counter at Walgreens.  They also had it at CVS, but this shade was sold out.

I like Maybelline lipsticks, but I only had two until recently.  The formula is nice and smooth.  I think the Revlon lipsticks have a slightly thicker or heavier feel.  Maybelline lipsticks glide easily onto your lips.  There is no pull or tug when you apply them.  I think they are lighter and creamier than most drugstore lipsticks.    

I was not disappointed at all with Strike A Rose.  It is a beautiful color, with a bit of berry in it.  Although it is in the brown packaging, I don't think it has too much brown to it.  Maybe a bit of a berry-nude color. 

I think this is a beautiful color for the fall and winter.  It actually looks a lot like another color that I have in my collection, which will show you tomorrow.   

Overall, I'm very happy that I decided to try Strike a Rose.  It is the perfect berry for my skintone, and I am loving this lipstick!

Maybelline Color Sensational High Shine Lip Gloss

I picked up one of the new Maybelline Color Sensational High Shine Lip Glosses in Luminous Latte.  I chose a neutral color.  Some of the lip glosses looked like they had a lot of glitter, and this one doesn't have any glitter.  I like that this line has that option.

I found it in a special display at CVS.  It was hidden in a special display above the locked frangrances.

I am a fan of the packaging.  It doesn't have writing all over it.  It really looks nice and classic. 

An added bonus:  The lipgloss smells like candy! 

The applicator is sponge-tipped and slightly tappered. 

This gloss has quite a bit of color, and it's pretty opaque!  I typically don't wear a gloss by itself, but this lip gloss has enough pigment to give a glossy, nude lip appearance.  I don't find it to be sticky at all, but it feels heavier than most of my lip glosses.  

I would be interested to see if the brighter colors are as pigmented as this nude, but I'm very happy with this color.

CVS and Walgreens Deals 10/21-10/27/12

If you missed out on the Drugstore.com 40% off sale, here are the CVS & Walgreens deals this week.

CVS

• All Maybelline Face, Eye or Lip - Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off
• L'Oreal Lip or Nail - Spend $10 Get $3 in ExtraBucks (limit 1)
• Revlon Cosmetics - Spend $10 Get $4 in ExtraBucks (limit 1)
• Sally Hansen Nail - Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off (excludes Complete Salon Manicure)
• Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure nail color - Buy 1 Get 1 Free
• Almay Cosmetics - Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off
• All Rimmel Cosmetics - Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off - Look for manufacturer's coupon in most Sunday papers
• All Neutrogena Cosmetics - Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off
• CoverGirl Lash Blast mascara - Pay $8 and get $2 ExtraBucks
• CoverGirl Simply Ageless Foundation - Pay $13.99 and get $4 ExtraBucks
• CoverGirl Flipstick lip duo - Pay $9 and get $4 ExtraBucks

Walgreens

• CoverGirl Eye & Lip - Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off - Spend $10 get 500 Balance Rewards Points
• L'Oreal Cosmetics, Skin Care and Sublime Sun or Bronze, Entire Line of L'Oreal Hair Color and Hair Care - Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off
• Revlon Cosmetics and Beauty Tools - Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off
• Maybelline Eye, Lip or Nail Cosmetics - Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off

Little Black Bag

I have not been very good about posting reviews this week, because I have a new obsession.  I finally decided to try Little Black Bag.  This is a newer subscription service with purses, accessories, jewelry, home items, make-up... lot of options!  Little Black Bag lets you choose your first item, and stylists pick a few more items for you.  For 7 days, you can trade whatever is in your bag for items that other members have in their bags.  You can ship your bag immediately as soon as you are satisfied, but I recommend that you trade the entire 7 days to get the most out of your bag.

At first I thought I would never be able to trade for something I really liked, but just because I don't like something doesn't mean someone else doesn't.

I initially signed up for Little Black Bag, because I wanted this Big Buddha purse.  It was $90 on Macy's website, but on Little Black Bag, the subscription is $50 + $5 shipping.  When you Like their Facebook page, you get a code for 10% off your first purchase.  Therefore, I am getting this bag and my other items for $50. 

The other items that were put in my bag included a pair of earrings that I didn't like and a necklace that I kind of liked.  I also had a free eyeliner from Mineralogie.  I offered to trade the earrings in exchange for a bracelet that I liked, and someone accepted my trade.  I found a Steve Madden clutch that I liked even more, so I decided to trade my earrings, new bracelet and eyeliner for the clutch.  The clutch was valued at $58 and the earrings and bracelet had a combined value of $58.  Someone accepted that trade!

I was ready to ship my bag, but I still had several days of trading left.  I decided to wait.  Then someone offered me the same black Big Buddha purse (a $90 value) for the $58 Steve Madden clutch.  I had to accept. 

Since then I have been trading purses.  Currently, I have both the black and red versions of this Big Buddha purse in my bag.  I am trying to trade the red purse for another bag, but if no one accepts, I will be more than happy with both purses. 

This has been such a fun shopping experience.  It's slightly stressful at times when you are waiting for a trade to be accepted, but it is really fun to offer trades and see what people will accept and to see what is offered to you. 

I don't know how often they switch up the items or add new items to the site.  It looks like a few items are added each weekday, but I don't know that for sure.  I'm not sure that I will order regularly, but it would make a really great holiday gift for someone who likes to shop!

Urban Decay will be back on HauteLook tomorrow, October 18!

Urban Decay will be back on HauteLook tomorrow, October 18 at 8 AM Pacific.

HERE is my post from the last time that Urban Decay was on HauteLook.  It went through the Pros and Cons of ordering on HauteLook instead of Urban Decay's website.  However, the items that will be offered on HauteLook tomorrow may be entirely different than what I mentioned in that post, so some of the information may not apply this time around.   

40% off ALL Make-Up on drugstore.com through October 20

Today I received an e-mail from drugstore.com that their entire make-up department is 40% when you use coupon code MAKEUP40.  The coupon can be used once per account and does not combine with some offers.  This offer ends 10/20/12. 

Every order over $25 ships free, so it's a really great deal!

I have placed multiple orders from drugstore.com and their sister site, BEAUTY.com, and I have been really happy with the company.  They have excellent customer service, and my orders have always arrived quickly and well-packaged. 

Now I need to get back to shopping...

Sephora and Ulta 20% Off Sales Coming Soon!

It's time to pull out your high-end product wish list!

I just received a mailer from Ulta with a 20% off coupon for in-store purchases that is valid from Saturday, October 20th through Saturday, October 27th.  It can be used on all regular price and sale merchandise except frangrance, Lancome, Clinique, Dermalogica, Benefit Brow Bar Services and clearance merchandise.   

The Sephora 20% Friends and Family sale is rummored to be running from October 18 until October 31.  It is valid on in-store and online purchases.  I don't think there are any exclusions on this F&F sale.  I suggest that you check out the Sephora Favorites "In The Glow" Set or the Tarte Fantastic Foursome 4-Piece Blush Enthusiast Set.  I love them both!