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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Lester's Department Store Experience & Tour

This month, I was invited to a private event to learn about Lester's department store on the Upper East Side in NYC and I had such a delightful time. Lester's specializes in womens, juniors, tweens, kids, and baby clothing & accessories, so there really is something for everyone when you're shopping for your family. (Except men's) Their styles are very trendy and for the kids/baby clothing, they are absolutely adorable! Items in here are practical for your own family or make great gifts for your nieces, nephews and other friend's children.

They recently launched their website so if you don't live near a Lester's department store, you can check out their inventory on their website. Here are some pictures from the various departments there. As you can see, all the clothing there are so stylish!

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I'm lucky that there's a Lester's nearby but if you're not, definitely check out their new website.. will be making a purchase there very soon! They ship from Brooklyn! :)

Saturday, May 28, 2011

StyleFixx Premier Shopping Event in New York City, May 2011

StyleFixx Girl's Night Out

This past week, I attended the StyleFixx Premier Shopping Event in New York City. I first attended this beauty & fashion shopping event back in the Fall of 2009, so I was excited to come back after going hiatus for more than a year. (Recap/goody bag pics of 2009 event here.)

Again, there were lots of fashion vendors, selling dresses and clothing and jewelry shops. I was hoping to see some more beauty products but overall, I had a fun time! Thank to StyleFixx for the VIP Tickets!

StyleFixx Girl's Night Out
StyleFixx Girl's Night Out

I got to sip on SmartWater and snack on RiceWorks- gourmet brown rice crisps aka HEALTHY Doritos in a Salsa Fresh flavor the entire night.

StyleFixx Girl's Night Out
Everyone got to walk down the red carpet before entering StyleFixx 2011!!

I had a nice time browsing through the vendor's merchandise and seeing such gorgeous jewelry! It's always inspiring to see the new designs, especially hand-made items since I'm thinking of making some of my own pieces too! (easy ones of course) Of course at the end of the night, everyone got to take home a huge goody bag full of snacks and products!

To see all the fun (including the goodie bag)....

StyleFixx Girl's Night Out
Snapshot of the venue on the left when walking in..
StyleFixx Girl's Night OutSnapshot of the venue on the right when walking in.. including YUMI CHEN!!! Gorgeous jewelry in case you want to check theirs out.. follow them on twitter @yumichen
StyleFixx Girl's Night OutA close up pic of a jewelry vendor.. thought they had a lot of bling going on so I had to take a pic! Affordable prices and great style.. what more can a gal ask for?
StyleFixx Girl's Night OutHere is a closeup picture of a JAR of Fifth Madison soaps.. I bought this scent b/c of its blood orange scent. :) This retails for $10 but I got a steal for getting one for only $5!~
 StyleFixx Girl's Night OutHere's the entire table of the Fifth Madison soaps & candles! So many scents, so little time (to use them all) If you're a scent-aholic like I am you will go sniff-happy trying these out!
 StyleFixx Girl's Night Out
One of the vendors (didn't catch its name b/c there were so many people in the back) were selling clothing- dresses in particular that caught my eye. Here are the racks of dresses starting at $20 !
Last but not least, is the GOODY BAG!! If you saw my post from last year, you would notice this year's is a bit snack-heavy. However, I love to munch and I am excited to try the Freeman's Lemon & Mint clay mask so I am a happy camper!

All in all, StyleFixx Girl's night out event is fun for you and your friends to grab a drink or two, and shop!! Scored my Fifth Madison soaps but, no jewelry this time, so had a great evening. :) Learn more at www.stylefixx.com to see if it's coming to a city near you!
 StyleFixx Girl's Night Out





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Sunday, February 06, 2011

Daffy's Valentine's Day Gifts Guide

Valentine's Day is next Monday, February 14 and I wanted to share some goodies I got on a small shopping spree, courtesy of NYC Daffy's. With a fifty dollar gift card in my hand, I got some GREAT items that I thought were cute, fun and V-day appropriate. :) I also took some pictures of other Daffy's items that would make great gifts as well. If you don't remember my Holiday Last Minute Shopping Gifts list, check it out here first.

NYC Daffy's
is great for finding regular fashion, home/decor, and other fun items at a discount price. Everytime I go there, it's always packed.. They carry lots of shoes, handbags, clothes and it's always different. Most of the items that I found last time for my Holiday shopping weren't there anymore, so if you see something you like, get it before it's too late!

Here are my Valentine's Day Daffy's picks:
nyc Daffy's
Spotted these 2 cute makeup bag sets- each has 3 in different sizes so you can put 1 in your purse, 1 at work/school/etc. , and another to give to a friend. These are only $8 a set and come in these cute patterns.
nyc Daffy's
These notepads (2 per pack) were on CLEARANCE for $3 each. In such gorgeous paisley patterns, I couldn't help myself but get these two. They are perfect to write shopping lists, jot down ideas in a meeting, love notes, etc. ;)
nyc Daffy's
These were two very adorable cosmetic pouches by Pink Studio. A gal can never have enough cosmetic pouches and this is the perfect size to hold your ID, phone, beauty essentials and more! These were also a steal for only $6 !! Everything at Daffy's is priced at such a great price, you'll want everything...
nyc Daffy's
Alas, Valentine's Day is not Valentine's Day without some perfectly PINK candles. This set of 4 is great to put around the room for a dimly light romantic setting. Also very affordable for less than $10. (Found these in the Home section at Daffy's)
nyc Daffy's
I prefer these taller multi-colored candles for about $7-8 b/c these last much longer. These will also make great gifts as they already tied in cute ribbons.

To see Daffy's Valentine's Day outfits....
If you're looking for some sexy lingerie for Valentine's, you can get an ensemble for about $10! The black lace on white is so trendy and beautiful and these are very affordable! ($4-$8, USD) There is a great deal going on right now for 20% off 4+ items in this dept. (Hurry!)
nyc Daffy's
nyc Daffy's


If you would rather wear something comfy and red (like me!!), try this great slip with white lacy detail. ($20, USD)
nyc Daffy's
Overall, I found my shopping trip at Daffy's to be so fun, looking for affordable items at a discounted price and I look forward to going there monthly to see what new items they carry. I am pleased that I got such great stuff for Valentine's Day.

(Disclaimer: I received this product from this company's PR agency to test, try and share my thoughts with my readers.)

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Saturday, October 23, 2010

MyNines.com Shopping & Cocktail event in NYC - October 2010




MyNines.com and Fashism hosted an intimate beauty & fashion gathering at the penthouse suite in the Buckingham Hotel near Central Park last week. It was a fabulous view and I learned about some great brands! First, if you haven't heard of MyNines.com, check them out! It's a sample sale site that aggregates all the sample sale sites together all in one hotspot so it does all the work for you! Shop on! :)

At the event, one of my fave beauty sites were there- BeautyTicket.com- known for selling premium cosmetics at discounted prices. They always have new inventory coming and great sales! They carry Stila, Too Faced, Pixi and many more!
At the event, they gave attendees a Paula Dorf lipstick and a chance to purchase a few Paula Dorf cosmetics at discounted prices- $5 each. Since the lipstick was SPF15, I was able to get this amazing cheek blush instead. :)

Also, at the event was Exclusively.in, which sells fantastic clothing and jewelry pieces inspired by Indian fashion. Look how pretty these are!

Birchbox.com was also there. For only $10/month, you will get 4-5 deluxe beauty samples mailed to your home at the beginning of each month. You get to try samples of your favorite brands and if you like them, you can shop via their site to earn points! Points will give you discounts on future product purchases, so it's a never ending sampling/buying cycle of your favorite cosmetics. Two samples in their recent box was the Nars Makeup Primer and the Tatcha Japanese Beauty paper (blotting papers).
Guests left with a goodie bag with product samplings.



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Saturday, November 21, 2009

New York & Company Friends and Family -30% Off



The New York & Company is having their Friends and Family sale this weekend, until November 22! Use code: 1745 to shop online or to get a printer-friendly version to bring to a store, click here

Coming soon, my New York & Company must-haves for the holidays!



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Friday, October 23, 2009

Girl on Top Book Tour Event at The Limited




Girl on Top, is a new book that shows you how you can apply 20 dating rules to your professional work life. Written by career expert Nicole Williams, she features rules such as "Play Hard to Get" and "Don’t Give Away the Milk for Free." My goodie bag tote actually has the last rule on it. (So cute!) I haven't read the book yet, but I will once I get the chance to pick it up at a bookstore.


So the book tour is across the country at The Limited Stores! It's exciting because you can mingle, shop and grab a copy of the book while you're there. I was so happy to be a part of their first tour date (NYC).





Check back soon to see my goodie bag!!!!

If you're interested in attending, visit them at a location near you! Check out the rest of the tour dates..
10/15 New York City - Pop Up Shop, 134 Spring St., New York
10/20 Los Angeles
10/23 Miami - 7535 Kendall Drive, Miami
10/26 Nashville - 1800 Galleria Boulevard, Franklin
10/28 Dallas - 8687 Northcentral Expressway, Dallas
10/29 Dallas - 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas
10/30 Houston - 5085 Westheimer, Houston
11/04 San Francisco - 2855 Steven's Creek Boulevard, Santa Clara
11/06 Seattle - 315 S. Center, Seattle
11/09 Vancouver - 788 Robson St., Vancouver
11/11 Minneapolis - 60 West Broadway, Bloomington
11/13 Chicago - 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
11/17 Boston - 1245 Worcester Road, Natick
11/18 Boston - 250 Granite St., Braintree
11/20 Cherry Hill - 502 Cherry Hill Mall, Cherry Hill
11/23 Washington DC - 1100 South Hayes St., Arlington
11/25 Toronto


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Thursday, June 11, 2009

Shecky's Girls Night Out- Summer 2009



Ladies- it's baaackkk! Shecky's Girls Night Out in back in town in NYC from June 23-27. If you haven't been to one of these before, it's a must! Where else can you get have a great time with your girls, shopping the latest jewelry trends, tasting some yummy local snacks and having a few drinks all in the same place?

Where is taking place? At the Puck Building, downtown Soho area, located at 293 Lafayette St. (@ Houston St.) The Shecky's Girls Night Out was at this venue last Fall and it was a great location. The one earlier this year was a bit on the west side and a pain to get to so I appreciate it being back here.

I have been to three of these events already and I may sit this one out. Chances are if I go, I won't be getting a Shecky's Goody Bag this year. (See my Winter 2009 goody bag here and Fall 2008 goody bag here. Note: My Holiday 2008 goody bag was similar to the Fall 2008 one.) Plus, I wouldn't want a repeat of last time's fiasco, see here.

They do have some great sponsors, including my favorite Yes To Carrots, and some familiar ones from last year (Aveeno and Aquafresh).



I noticed the National Sponsors, the drink sponsors, at this event do not include Budweiser. There is usually a beer sponsor there to have a beer tasting at the event. They give you a sampling of 4 beers that are not yet in the market, and they gauge the audience to see how well they like it. That's disappointing to see, since that is usually one of my favorite parts of the event. (See pictures of my previous attendance here)


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Thursday, February 19, 2009

Banana Republic & Benefit Cosmetics presents City Sounds Tour- February 26, 2009



On February 26, join Banana Republic and Benefit Cosmetics for a night of fun, fashion and beauty. Check out: http://bananarepublic.p.delivery.net/m/p/bna/lux/rsvp/index.asp
to RSVP at a select Banana Republic store near you!

You will get 30% off the Spring line, get makeup tips from Benefit makeup artists and also get a limited edition gift bag, while supplies last!



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Tuesday, December 16, 2008

9 Days Until Christmas !


I have been hearing about EyesLipsFace beauty products, or better known as E.L.F. for a while and have been wanting to try it.

Most of their products are only $1, including eyeliners, brushes, lipsticks ! So they are very affordable if you just want something fun or if you're just learning how to use make-up. They also have a Studio line, for a more Professional look. The packaging looks a lot sleeker, with the cases in black, and also very affordable (only $3). Their Minerals line caught my line, especially since their eyeshadow pots are only $3!! They give you a pot of .03 ounces which may not sound a lot but it's more than what Bare Escentuals give for their eyeshadow pots.

So I was pleased to find in my email box this morning that they are offering $2 shipping (normally $6.95) OR a free upgrade to 3-day shipping, using the promo code: UPGRADE.

To see my wishlist on their site...
Here are the items I am considering:
1) Mineral Eyeshadow.. in ALL colors: (they had a deal earlier where all mineral makeup were 50% off!)



2) ELF Shine Eraser..


3) ELF Nail polish... ALL colors


Monday, December 15, 2008

Free Overnight shipping - Today Only!

Enjoy free overnight shipping TODAY only using the promo code: TB1DAY, compliments of TotalBeauty.com

Terms are: **Offer valid from 12:01 am (EST) - 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, December 15. Offer valid on orders shipped via Overnight Shipping only. Offer available to U.S. residents only. Overnight service may require a signature upon delivery service and is not available for P.O. Box and APO/FPO destinations, U.S Territories and some locations in Alaska and Hawaii.Click here to see overnight shipping cutoff times and other restrictions.

This code is valid for many popular beauty brands including....


Clnique, Aveda, Estee Lauder, Ojon, Mac, DKNY...
To check out the complete list AND view TotalBeauty's Holiday Beauty 'It' List, go here.

10 More Days Until Christmas!

Christmas is one of my favorite Holidays- it's the holiday spirit of gift exchange and fun surprises. To celebrate JOY, how about receiving free shipping with any order until Tuesday, Dec 16 at Banana Republic?


(source: banana republic email)

The code: JOY applies to Gap, Old Navy and Piperlime!

To see my Gorgeous Find* (a selected item that I would want/wear) at Banana Republic...
The Poinsetta Statement Necklace



Source: Courtesy of Banana Republic.com



Sunday, December 14, 2008

Estee Lauder- Free Shipping until Tuesday with $25 min. purchase



Enjoy free shipping from Estee Lauder with any $25 purchase. Don't forget to add 4 wonderful samples to your cart too. Samples, include their eau de parfum spray, Pleasures, Sensual and Beautiful, trial size lipstick pencils, mascaras, and make-up removers.



source: http://www.esteelauder.com/
And here is the rest of it.

Sunday, December 07, 2008

Monday, December 01, 2008

Macy's Believe- Be Claus !


Have you heard of Macy's Believe- Be Clause marketing campaign? I was browsing on Macy's website, looking through their beauty products (of course) and I found a link to Macys Believe.. "Prove you Believe and be Santa Claus" was their motto. Of course I believe in Santa Claus! :)

Similar to the concept for elf Yourself (which I heard is better this year) and Sephora's Mistletoe Makeover, this time you get to be the ultimate Santa Clause and not just a servant elf! After you upload your picture and choose your mustache and beard, they dress you up as Santa in a background of your choice


and you can send this e-card via email, text, or simply embed it on your blog!

(One con about the sound effects: Santa yawns! I don't want my e-greeting to be yawning. Where is the Holiday music?)






Now believe in this:
Macy's is offering FREE SHIPPING with $99 purchase. For the code:

The code is: MERRY

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Sephora Mini Train Case of Samples

Here are my overdue pictures of the Sephora Beauty Box that I received. With a minimum of $25 purchase, Sephora gave you a mini-train case with 15 beauty samples!

It came in a huge box and I only ordered a palette! So imagine all the tissue paper they used to pack the box..


Underneath all the tissue paper, surprise!


Here are the samples lying on top of the mini-train and box:


A better view of the samples..


It's unfortunate that some of the samples in the advertisement were not available. I even looked at other bloggers' posts and they got the same samples as I did! I would have liked a DKNY Be Delicious sample and it looks like you get an actual bottle of the Clinique makeup. However, it looks like they just copied the image of the sample size portion on there.
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Nonetheless, I am happy that I received this mini-train with plentiful of samples!! I haven't used them yet, but I will review them when I do. As a Beauty Insider, I was able to score an extra bonus gift (you get one for every $100 spent), so I chose ....



their reusable shopping bag. (look how easy this is to store!)



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