Winner...LOULOU and You

About a month ago I received an email that I was the winner of the May LOULOU survey contest. The prize that I had won was an eBeauty gift pack valued at approximately $200.

The package had arrived. I had no idea what to expect. It is not everyday that I win something. More like never!!!

What's Included:
June Jacobs Ultra Light Citrus Moisturizer (17fl.oz) - valued at $69
Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel for Sensitive Skin (2oz) - valued at $42
stila Eyeshadow Refill Pan in Kitten (0.09oz) - valued at $24
Cargo Multi Mix Bronzer (1.01fl.oz) - valued at $30
Juice Beauty Reflecting Lip Gloss (0.28oz) - valued at $18
Faux Patent Cosmetic Organizer Clutch

As a member of the LOULOU & You Panel I receive surveys each month to complete.  Each month participants will be entered into a draw for a $200 gift from eBeauty. I never thought that I would win. I love the magazine and don't mind giving my opinion.

Thanks LOULOU and eBeauty.

LOULOU Magazine: http://www.louloumagazine.com/

LOULOU And You Panel: https://www.loulouandyou.com

eBeauty.ca: http://www.ebeauty.ca/

Stila Loyal Fan

To show their appreciation and gratitude, Stila is offering its loyal fans a special coupon good towards your next purchase at stilacosmetics.com. You will receive 20% off PLUS free shipping with a purchase of $25 or more. 

Use checkout code: LOYALFAN 

The discount will automatically be applied to your cart!

The code is valid through June 14th*, so hurry and use it today!
*code valid until midnight (PST) on June 14th.  code cannot be used with other offers.

Memory Loss

This is the look on my face everytime I go to Sephora. I never seem to remember what I wanted to purchase. Whenever I go through magazines or review other blogs or websites, I make a mental note of products that I would like to try. I have a terrible memory.  I will have to start making a list or ripping out pages from magazines. 

Today I was in the Eaton Centre in Toronto and  decided to drop into Sephora. I wandered  aimlessly around the store for a couple minutes before I decided to leave. There are just so many products to look at.  

It was a couple hours later that I realized what product I wanted to try. It was the Stila One Step Makeup Foundation. I guess I will have to make another trip to the mall.

Edvard Munch The Scream

Stila One Step Makeup

Stila One Step Makeup

It is a primer, foundation, concealer and powder all in one easy step.

I am definitely interested in trying this product. I am lucky if I have time to do one of the steps in the morning.  I hope they have it at Sephora.

• 100% natural mineral pigments
• Paraben & Fragrance Free
• All Skin Types
• Available in 8 shades

Pucker Up

I don't know why I always seem to buy the same colour lip gloss.

MAC Lip Gelée Moistly

NARS Lip Gloss All Night Long (plum berry)

Benefit Her Glossiness Where’s My Stylist?

YSL Golden Gloss #12 Golden Cinnamon (muted golden bronze)

Sephora Brilliant Shine Lip Gloss Sugar & Spice (sheer champagne shimmer)

Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Reflect #817 (microfiber brown)

Stila Lip Glaze Brown Sugar (shimmering golden nude)

I purchased these on a whim.

Dior Addict Lip Maximizer

Dior Addict Lip Glow

MAC Hello Kitty Lip Gloss Fast Friends

Balmshell Lip Gloss Ah…The Classic (sheer vibrant pink with glitter)

YSL Rouge Volupté Legendary Mocha (deep reddish brown)

DuWop Iced Teas Translucent Lip Treatment (translucent red)

Two of my favourite lip glosses.

Ardène Lip Gloss Vanilla

YSL Gloss Repulpant Shiny Lip Plumper #12

How Did I Do That?

This afternoon I went to the ATM to take out $20. At the end of the transaction I looked at my receipt and did a double-take. I thought there must have been a mistake. Between Sunday when I did my banking and Tuesday afternoon, a lot of money was missing from my bank account. I had two payments to come out of my account, but there still should have had more money. 

The first thought that came to my mind was that someone took money out of my account. I immediately put my ATM card back into the machine to get a printout of my transactions. I quickly perused the list and discovered that I had spent money that I forgot about, like the new Apple AirPort Extreme Router, groceries, and the Stila lip gloss (brown sugar) from Sephora. Good thing I decided not to buy that bag a Browns Shoes prior to going to the bank machine.

Maybe I should have waited until payday to buy the router. It was an unexpected expense which I rushed out to buy.

Cosmetic Deals Online

I have a weakness for cosmetics. This has only happened in the last couple of years. Now I cannot leave the house without primer, blush and mascara. I love to try new products. I am like a kid in a candy store in Sephora. 

I read a lot of magazines to find out about new products. Cosmetics companies are always coming out with new products or deals to get your interest. Now in the computer age shopping online is common practice. Personally, I prefer to go to the store and sample the products before making a purchase. I have purchased too many items from Avon that just sit in my makeup case because they were not what I expected.
However, if you like to purchase cosmetic and beauty products online, then you will be interested in the offers below.

For 2 days only...there are 9 new beautiful ways to save on stila - check them out!

http://www.stilacosmetics.com/

When you buy any of the exclusive online sets featured on this page, you get free shipping! Just enter coupon code BIGBEAUTY at checkout.
Quantities on sets are extremely limited, so act quickly - don't let these stila saving pass you by!

Now through February 25th Duwop is giving you a FREE Lip Venom with all orders of $60 or more. Free ground shipping on all orders $50 or more. No code needed. Offer ends Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. (EST).

The Abyss

I am not referring to the 1989 deep-sea adventure movie by James Cameron, but the inside of my handbag(s).

Merriam-Webster definition:
1. The bottomless gulf, pit, or chaos of the old cosmogonies
2. an immeasurably deep gulf or great space

For the last couple of months I have not been carrying a cosmetic bag in my handbag. I get bored easily with my cosmetic bags, so I am always changing them. Now when I put a lip gloss in my purse, it is never to be seen again. The larger the bag the harder it is to find anything.

In the top image above I have taken a picture of a few of my cosmetic bags:

• Coach 
• Stila - purchased years ago from Sephora
• Marc Jacobs Daisy
• LeSportsac
• Pout (burgundy with pink bow) - no longer in business
• Green with butterflies - purchased at Accessorize
• Dior - I received it when I had a makeover

Yesterday I received my Avon order which I had forgotten about. I purchased the mark red expandable cosmetic case to hold my brushes. The search continues...

Liplicious

My second obsession to bags is lip gloss. For some reason I am always on the prowl for a new shade, but I always end up getting the same colour in a different brand. In the morning I put Kiehl's lip balm on my lips because they are dry. The following are the lip gloss that I carry in my bag:

-Stila Lip Glaze in Brown Sugar
-Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Reflect #817
-Benefit The Gloss Kiss Me
-Benefit Her Glossiness Where's My Stylist?
-YSL Touche Brilliance Sparkling Touch for Lips #10

That does not include the Rosebud Salve that is always at the bottom of my bag. I can't leave home without it. As well I also carry an extra lip balm if my outfit has a pocket.