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tarte “Journey to Natural Beauty” QVC TSV

You guys know I love me a good Beauty TSV on QVC. And today’s deal is pretty amazing. It is the tarte Journey to Natural Beauty Six-Piece Collection, today only, for $59.94 (*a $165 value, fyi).

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The collection includes:
(1) Amazonian butter lipstick in “plummy rose”
(1) Amazonian clay 12-hour full coverage Broad Spectrum SPF 15 foundation in choice of shades: Fair, Light, Medium, Tan or Deep
(1) lights, camera, flashes! statement mascara
(1) brow architect brow shaper, liner and definer
(1) Amazonian clay 12-hour blush in “fearless”
(1) limited-edition airbrush finish bamboo foundation brush
(1) cosmetic bag (*measures 10-1/4″L x 10-3/4″H x 1/2″W)

I’ve been playing with this collection for a while and a couple of the items really stood out for me and have become staples in my bag lately. First, the butter lipstick – creamy, moisturizing and almost balm like on my lips. And the color is almost nude on me, but just color in it to make my lips look not so pale in these winter months. Second, the brush – holy smokes! The softness this brush was so good that I just sat around brushing it on my cheek and arm for many days before I even moved it to the bathroom to use to put my makeup on. I just wasn’t ready to dirty it up yet. And then, when I finally DID use it – it buffed my foundation whisper smooth. And the bag – it has already become my new travel makeup bag. Done and done.

As for the other items, the foundation was a true full coverage product. Which means it was too opaque for me and my freckles. But, it felt good on, not heavy like some full coverage can be and it seemed to last a good 6-7hours on me before I saw any fade. It felt moisturizing, without getting all greasy, which was nice on my sometimes dry skin. I wasn’t a big fan of the blush, but that was ONLY because it was too sparkly/shimmery for me – those just never look good on me any more. On you? I bet it would be really pretty.
I need to play with the mascara and the brow shaper some more, because the both look to have nice potential – the mascara has a really nice sized brush head on it and the brow pencil is multi-purpose in one stick.

So, if you are looking to add some new tarte products to your stash, or even just wanting to get started with them for the first time, I highly suggest you nab this TSV today. What say you? Do you guys already use tarte on the regular?

*Disclaimer: These products were provided by PR for editorial consideration.

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Giveaway New Beauty, New You with QVC and StriVectin

Jan 18th, 2013

by Paula.

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Today, January 18th, QVC is having a 25-hour event to help you start of the new year with new products. Every hour they are going to be debuting a new product, from brands like Josie Maran, WEN by Chaz Dean, philosophy, Algenist and more. (*Trust me, my DVR is already set for the shows I will miss while I am at work).

*Giveaway* New Beauty, New You with QVC and StriVectin And, since you guys know I am always on the look out for new skin care, especially from brands I already like, you won’t be surprised to hear that I’m looking forward to hearing more about the StriVectin-SH Advanced Overnight Resurfacing Serum that is launching during “Friday Night Beauty” (*which I watch live every week!). I’m already a fan of the StriVectin-SD Power Serum for Wrinkles, so I’m expecting great things from this exfoliator. It’s an overnight treatment of their NIA-114™ molecule that works from the inside, and Prickly Pear and Willowbark plant extracts that work on the surface to loosen the interlocking of cells, which help boost our skin’s natural exfoliating enzymes. It will be sold for the QVC Exclusive Feature Price of $64.98 for a 1oz bottle (retail value $79).

I’ve also have a chance to let one of my US readers try this out for FREE by giving away a bottle for them to try, too! Just comment on this post telling me if you exfoliate on the regular and if so, with what and ‘Like’ the OGB FB page (*and confirming on the Rafflecopter widget!) to enter! Good luck!

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*Disclaimer: These products were provided by the company’s PR for editorial consideration.

Be Better in 2013!

Jan 1st, 2013

by Paula.

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I don’t really do resolutions because I know myself well enough to know that I will stick with them long enough for them to come out of my mouth and that’s about it. So, this year, I want to just try to “Be Better”. I don’t know everything that that will include, but I know I can apply that to just about every area of my life – from my job, to being a parent, a child, to this site, to just everyone around me (online and IRL).

I know that this year I dwelled far too long on things that happened to me, causing me to be distracted and unfocused. I can’t say that that won’t happen to me again this year, but I want to make the effort to “be better” about not letting that happen. I know there are skills that I want to learn, so I will make the effort to “be better” at those, too. Will I always “be better”? Nope, and I know this. But, making the effort is more than half the battle to me, so I am challenging myself to try.

I am giving myself permission to have a fresh start with things. Like, I am going to try new exercise routines to help get back in the saddle with the whole “be better” with my health (cliche, yes, I know). I am archiving my inbox which has become so overwhelming burdensome that I dread looking at it, and then I feel all guilty and lie to myself that I will get back to every single one of those unread emails. It’s not going to happen and I need to face that and move forward and try to be better about handling them. Will I get too many emails? Yes. Will I try to be better about replying, organizing, and prioritizing? Yes. Will I get more consistent about things? We shall see, but I will try and make darn sure to be better about it. These are just a few of the things I want to take on, but it’s only day 1 – plenty of days to try more things, and I don’t want to overwhelm myself out of trying on the first day.

So this is my goal/challenge/resolution/plan for 2013. Is this something I could have started any other day? Yep. But sometimes we all just need a touchstone date to push us to start. That’s what I did today. I hope I can challenge you to “be better” in your life, too.

All the best in 2013!

(P.S. If I missed a really important email from you in 2012, please try again, and I will do my best to be better about getting back to you!)

Mally Beauty Holiday Gift Sets and a TSV

Dec 11th, 2012

by Paula.

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With the Holidays here, you KNOW I wouldn’t pass up the opportunity to share with you some great Mally Beauty gifts you can give to the beauty lovers in your life. These 5 items are just a few of the things you can find in Mally’s Gift Guide. And she has free shipping on all of her gift items when you use the code “HOLIDAY” on purchases from her site until December 16th, 2012.

And, just in case you are looking for some more stocking stuffers, or even a gift for yourself, *Today* (*December 11th, 2012) Mally has the QVC Today’s Special Value (TSV)! She’s offering an updated version of her favorite things set from last year, it’s the Mally’s Favorite Things Volume 2 Collection for $59.96! (*Check out swatches of the colors in the kit.)

The kit includes:

0.06-oz Age Rebel Shadow Stick in Sugar (warm champagne)

0.06-oz Age Rebel Shadow Stick in Jade (green)

0.06-oz Age Rebel Shadow Stick in Burnished Violet (violet)

0.12-oz High Shine Liquid Lipstick in Raspberry (shimmery dark pink)

0.12-oz High Shine Liquid Lipstick in Punch (medium pink)

0.12-oz High Shine Liquid Lipstick in Peach Sorbet (light orange)

Three 0.39-fl-oz Volumizing Mascaras in Black

0.01-oz Evercolor Ultimate Waterproof Eyeliner in Express-O Lane (dark brown)

0.01-oz Evercolor Ultimate Waterproof Eyeliner in Navy (dark navy blue)

0.01-oz Evercolor Ultimate Waterproof Eyeliner in Shimmering Black (shimmery black)

Three mini paper bags with tissue

Are you going to nab this TSV? Or one of the gifts on Mally’s site for yourself or to give to someone this holiday season?

*Disclaimer: I received one of the Mally’s Favorites collex as part of my Mally Beauty Ambassadorship.

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Holiday 2012 Palettes

Dec 7th, 2012

by Paula.

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When the holidays roll around, brands love to bring out great all in one kits to wish for or to give as gifts. This year is no exception. Here are several palettes that I wouldn’t mind getting…or giving (*those words are so similar, right?) this year:

Urban Decay Vice Palette – $59

NARS Debby Harry Eye and Cheek Palette – $65

Laura Mercier Glamour Wardrobe Dual Decker Palette – $98

Avon Fold Up Palette – $19.99

Sephora Color Daze Blockbuster Makeup Palette – $49.50

Smashbox Pop Ultimate Palette – $59

elf Master Makeup Collection – $30

MAC All For Glamour Face Kit – $49.50

Do you like to give, or receive, palettes? Or are you a single color type of person? I’m of a mind that if someone wants to give me one of these, I won’t complain.

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tarte “Journey to Natural Beauty” QVC TSV

Giveaway New Beauty, New You with QVC and StriVectin

Be Better in 2013!

Mally Beauty Holiday Gift Sets and a TSV

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