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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Famous Footwear for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
Hey everyone!
So many of you commented on my Forever 21, Ulta, Charlotte Russe, Covergirl, ELF, and Wet n Wild Back To School Giveaway that you either wanted a new pair of shoes or a new pair of boots for this upcoming fall. Also, you can help yourself or your child start off the new school year with fun and fashion by getting new shoes. So, I'm super excited to share with you this amazing sale that Famous Footwear has going on right now!
Famous Footwear offers a large selection of shoes in different styles and options, making it the perfect one-stop shop for everyone! You can find all sorts of brand name shoes at affordable prices, and there are boots, heels, flats, and more! At Famous Footwear, you can easily shop for everyone because there are shoes for men, women, and kids. So, while you are getting your children new sneakers for school, you can treat yourself to that gorgeous pair of boots you've been wanting! Or, if you feel guilty about indulging in a new pair of shoes, you can buy your husband or boyfriend a new pair of work shoes.
If you are on the hunt for a specific style of shoe, you can most likley find it at Famous Footwear. If a particular shoe you want is not in store, Famous Footwear will deliver it to your home. Famous Footwear stores are easy to navigate, and you won't get overwhelmed by all of the choices. You can quickly run into the store, find your dream shoes, and then move onto your other errands! You can also shop online at www.famous.com and get free shipping to your Famous Footwear store for pick-up.
Right now, Famous Footwear is offering:
15% off (20% off if the customer is a Rewards member or signs up to become a Rewards member)
If you're interested in the Famous Footwear Rewards Program, here are some details:
It's free!
You can earn 1 point for every $1 you spend in-store or online.
You can accumulate points to earn certificates up to $100 a year.
You will get a discount offer when you sign up.
There are other special inside discounts and perks.
Back-to-school shopping can sometimes be overwhelming because you realize how many things you need to buy. Every fall, I worry about how much money I end up spending! With this coupon, I know that Famous Footwear is watching my back and helping me to save every little bit that I can. So, go ahead and print this coupon! All you have to do is redeem it in store between 8/2 - 8/18. Famous Footwear has your back too. Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Famous Footwear. The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.
xoxo,
Linda
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Hey everyone!
Now that it's August, all I can think about is how summer is coming to an end and classes will be starting up in a couple of weeks. So, I wanted to do my part in helping you get ready for a new year! Regardless of whether you will be taking classes this coming fall or not, I think everyone could use some new makeup and jewelry to spice up their fall outfits. Also, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my subscribers and followers for being so supportive and patient with me this summer. Since I was on vacation for several weeks and I have been super busy with my personal life, I haven't had much time to blog and to film.
I will be giving away the following items to one lucky winner:
Ulta Eyeshadow Quad in Pearl, Pink, Flirty, and Mystical
Wet n Wild Megalast Nail Polish in #218A I Need a Refresh-Mint
This giveaway is open to US readers. I'm so sorry to my international readers! Contest ends August 21, 2012 at 12:01 AM EST. The winner will be randomly selected and given 48 hours to respond to my email before another winner is selected.
Also, since I'm participating in a giveaway hop, you can check out the other participating blogs and prizes. Good luck!
Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was offered or received for this post. I purchased these products with my own money. The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.
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I was so excited to try out this product because it has a really fun silver and black leopard print. I was ready to switch up my usual nail polish routine with a fun multicolored design!
This is what these Kiss Nail strips look like on my nails:
Pros:
These nail strips have fun, intricate designs that would be difficult to recreate via nail art without professional help or extensive practice.
It's quick and easy to apply these nail strips. So, if you don't have enough time to neatly paint your nails, then these nail strips are a great option. You do need to be able to place the nail strips on your nail to cover as much of your nail as possible.
These nail strips don't chip. So, if you don't like it when your nail polish chips, then you might like these nail strips!
Cons:
It would be nice if the pack of 28 strips had more small nail strip sizes. I found it pretty difficult to find strips that were small enough to fit all of my fingers. Since I had to use some strips that were too wide for my nails, some parts of the nail strips stuck to my fingers, not my nails.
Right after applying these nail strips, I was worried that the nail strips would not be strong enough to stick firmly to my nails. It seems like these nail strips would lift fairly easily, which means they would not be able to last for long.
Tips:
Cut off most of the excess parts of the nail strips before filing down the rest to fit it to your nails. This step makes it so much easier to get rid of the remaining excess parts of the nail strip.
Apply a layer of top coat over the nail strips to prevent them from lifting.
Overall, I liked these Kiss Nail strips. I would probably buy some more in different patterns for when I get bored of painting my nails with one color. So, if you're interested in trying out these Kiss Nail strips or want to try something different, then I recommend that you pick up a pack of these nail strips.
I hope you enjoyed this review, and let me know if you have any questions or requests in the comments below!
Also, don't forget to enter my MDoubleM giveaway for a cute, wooden box perfect for organizing jewelry!
Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was offered or accepted for this post. I received the product to review. The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.
My blog has moved to http://www.tenderallure.com/. To keep up with my latest posts, outfits, giveaways, and more, check out my new blog! I would love it if you could joined me at my new blog :)
Hey everyone!
I recently received my first Julep Maven box (watch my video here or read my post here) and I wanted to share with you my thoughts on these products. Julep Maven is a monthly membership program where you get a box of over $40 worth of nail polish and nail treatments every month for $19.99. You can skip any month, and you also get 20% off and free shipping on all purchases made on Julep.com.
The Julep "Facial For Hands" Glycolic Hand Scrub retails for $32 on the site. This scrub is a mixture of glycolic acid and apricot seeds with a slight citrus scent that doesn't produce any lather when you're rubbing it on your skin. I really like how the small exfoliating beads aren't abrasive and gently work on my skin to remove all dead skin. Right after using this scrub for the first time, I noticed that my skin was significantly softer and smoother. Now that I have used this scrub several times, my hands feel as soft as a baby's skin. Julep claims that this scrub also makes your hands look younger by getting rid of age spots and fine lines on your hands. However, I don't think that my hands look particularly aged to begin with, so I'm not sure if this scrub actually does anything for me in terms of anti-aging. Another great thing about this scrub is how it doesn't contain parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. I like to use this scrub before putting on any hand lotion because I feel like it helps prepare my skin for moisturizing.
Since I had heard so many good things about Julep nail polish, I was really excited to try them out for myself. All of the Julep nail polishes retail for $14 on the site, which is kind of pricey. There are many benefits and disadvantages to these polishes in comparison to drugstore nail polishes. I didn't find that the Julep nail polishes chip any less than my drugstore nail polishes. For all of my nail polishes, I begin to see chipping around the third day. However, I did find that these polishes have excellent color pigmentation. 2 coats of these polishes are enough for a really gorgeous opaque color. On the other hand, some of my drugstore nail polishes require 3-5 coats to get enough color opacity. Just like some of my other polishes, the formula for this nail polish is fairly liquidy, so you need to make sure that you wipe off all excess polish on your brush before using it. If you don't wipe off the excess polish, it will run down your brush and make a mess on your nails. Also, since this nail polish takes a fairly long time to dry, you have the chance to fix any mistakes you might have made while painting your nails. Just make sure to find something to do that doesn't involve your hands while waiting for the polish to dry!
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The Julep Nail Vernis in Catherine is a really pretty and wearable red color! Depending on how the light hits your nails, it can look like a really bright, classic red color or a slightly deeper red. I think that this nail polish would look fantastic with red lips and I will definitely be using it all the time!
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The Julep Nail Vernis in Gayle is a deep plum purple color. I personally don't prefer to wear dark colored polishes on my nails. However, I did find that this color is pretty wearable because the color is brighter and more colorful than the really dark polishes. If you're someone who likes to wear polishes that are so dark that they are black with a tiny hint of color, then this is not the color for you.
I haven't used the gold star glitters yet since I'm not sure as to how I want to use them. However, I did use the Julep Hand Cream and the Julep Age Defying Hand Brightener samples. Both of these products have a good consistency and seem to work well. I would need to further try out these products in order to determine if they work as claimed.
You get a really great deal with the Julep Maven program and awesome products. So, go ahead and try out Julep Maven now! As a new Julep Maven, you can use a code to get an even better deal on your first box. You can use the code COLOR2012 to get your first box for only 1 cent! Or, you can also use the code NEW5 to get your first box for $5.
I hope you enjoyed this review. Let me know if you have any questions about these products or requests to review any other products.
Don't forget to enter my Lovable Labels giveaway! It ends on Jan. 24th. You know you want to get your hands on these amazing labels! :)
Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was offered or accepted for this post. I purchased these products with my own money. The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.
My blog has moved to http://www.tenderallure.com/. To keep up with my latest posts, outfits, giveaways, and more, check out my new blog! I would love it if you could joined me at my new blog :)
Hey everyone!
I finally gave in and bought my first Julep Maven box! My friends had told me about Julep nail polish before, and they would rave about how the nail polish was really good quality, had great color choices, and did not require too many coats to get a great opacity. However, I wasn't sure if I really wanted to spend $14 on a bottle of nail polish since I normally buy drugstore nail polish for pretty cheap. Then, I found out about the Julep Maven monthly membership program and I was intrigued. It sounded like such a good deal!
So, basically Julep Maven is a subscription service where you get exclusive access to their limited edition nail colors before everyone else. When you get your Julep Maven box, beauty editors of magazines such as Allure, Vogue, and so on are receiving similar products to review. Each of the Sneak Peek boxes are only $19.99 for over $40 worth of products! When you sign up, you first take a style quiz so they can find out what your personality and taste are like. Then, based on your style quiz results, they match you with a box of goodies! There are 4 different box categories: American Beauty, Boho Glam, Bombshell, and Classic with a Twist.
Now, I realize that a membership service can sound a little scary because you may not be comfortable with putting aside $19.99 every month for Julep items. So, the great thing about this company is that it is so easy to skip a month! All you have to do is elect to skip that month in your account and you won't be charged for that month. Or, if you would rather share your Julep Maven box with a friend one month, then you can even choose to have your box sent to your friend instead of you!
Finally, as a Julep Maven, you get to take 20% off all Julep.com purchases and free shipping on all purchases! Another really great aspect about buying Julep nail polishes is that $1 is donated to organizations that support women for each polish that is bought.
If you are new to Julep Maven like me, then I have some great codes for you! You can use NEWYEAR2012 to get your first box for only $0.01! You can also use the code NEW5 to get your first Intro box for just $5.
There's so many different polishes offered by Julep! So go and check them out!
Here are some pictures of the box I got today! I had chosen a Bombshell box even though my style quiz matched me to an American Beauty box. I just thought that the nail polish colors in the Bombshell box were better for me because I thought they were really pretty and I don't already have similar polish colors.
I love the red box!
Such a cute little description card about the products in my box!
All of the products come in this cute snowflake bag :)
Julep "Facial For Hands" Glycolic Hand Scrub
From Left to Right: Julep Catherine, Julep Gayle
From Left to Right: Julep Hand Cream, Gold Star Glitter, Julep Age Defying Hand Brightener
Ok I'm off to try these products! I'll let you know what I think about them soon, so stay tuned for an upcoming review :)
Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was offered or accepted for this post. I purchased this product with my own money. The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way. I just really wanted to share this with you so you can figure out if you want to try Julep Maven.
