NYX on HauteLook

Just a quick update for you all just because I knew you'd love what I've got to say...

HauteLook is having a a HUGE sale on NYX cosmetics at the moment!

There are some mega deals going on so I just had to share my picks with you, of course!

The first thing that caught my eye about this particular sale is that everything is bundled into sets so it's a really great way to pick up some favorites while also trying out some new products at low prices.

As you already know, I love NYX butter gloss so I was immediately drawn to this set of lip products that features the butter gloss in Eclair along with 4 other products at just $12.00. A single butter gloss can run almost $5 so this deal is crazy bread!

It is really hard for me to walk away from this next set, so hard in fact it's already in my cart just waiting for me to press the checkout button.

This Spring Set features some of my favorite eye shadow colors as well as a rose gold shadow stick for just $7.50!

Originally priced at $30 this huge palette is a steal at just $18 as it includes: 

- 52 Eye Shadows

- 4 Blushes

- 4 Face Colors

- 8 Lip Colors

- 1 Lip Liner

 - 2 Lip Glosses

- 2 Dual-Sided Applicators

- Face Brush & Mirror

That's a pretty incredible deal if you ask me. Also, in case you didn't know, the majority of NYX products are Animal Testing & Cruelty Free which is a HUGE plus when buying their products as more lines need to make this possible!

To check out the sale head over to hautelook.com and click here for an invite

until next time, darlings.

xo

Merisa 

January 2014 Shopping Guide

Let me just say that 2014 already has the makings of an incredible year! 

This New Year's has seriously changed my outlook on life and I am so grateful for that, it just seems like everyone around me is being extra optimistic and particularly inspiring. 

Part of that different outlook is actually sticking to my New Year's Resolutions for once and a part of that was saving money, well that's incredibly hard when there are so many ah-may-zing sales going on. 

I seriously grieved over a baseball cap on J.Crew's site earlier today simply because I needed it but didn't want it. 

Then I realized that thinking is so not me! So, while I did talk myself out of the $50 hat I talked myself into taking a step back and thinking about how I can re-vamp my wardrobe in the most sensible manner. 

That's when I compiled this lovely shopping guide for all of the upcoming, beyond amazing sales going on from my favorite brands!

J.Crew

Since I've already mentioned my affinity for J.Crew's chic baseball hats (yes, they're actually chic) we might as well start with them and the deal they have going on right now where you can get 40% off their sale items with the code: shophappy. 

The aforementioned baseball hat was actually in navy but I found this option in burgundy and I have to say I might just like it more, the $19.99 price tag doesn't hurt.  

How fabulous is this bronze glitter belt?! Answer: pretty darn fabulous, especially with it being less than $25.

I love, love, love this mini-bows sweatshirt and can only imagine how comfy and soft it is, plus with the 40% off sale prices it's less than $50!

Anthropologie

I am obsessed with all things Anthropologie! Like, seriously, I just want my entire house to look (and smell) like an Anthropologie store! Right now they're having a Winter Tag Sale on all of their sale items with 25% off sale clothing, shoes, and accessories, and 50% off all home accessories with the code: warmup

This Bowtie Shimmer Clutch is just amazing and is totally why I love Anthropologie, they cater to every girl whether she's boho chic or a glitzy glamazon. At less than twenty bucks pre-25% off it's a steal!

How cute are these little monogrammed key chains? I have been loving tassels this year and I think the monogrammed detailing on these would be perfect for any Monogrammed Magnolia!

The Daria Shearling Slides look beyond amazingly comfortable and bring a little style and class to our most laidback moments (they even come in a red option that is super fun!). These are a little pricey but they are also quality material and sure to last a heck of a lot longer than those slippers your Nanna got you for Christmas.

In case you haven't caught on yet, I'm a sucker for anything British. From boys to Big Ben my heart belongs across the pond so I could not pass up this artsy London Landmark Ring Dish, and with the discount added it's under $5! I might just have to break down and pick this on up.

Marley Lilly

Attention all Monogrammed Magnolias: Marley Lilly, aka the Mecca of Monograms, is having a 

FLASH SALE! 

Click Here to enter to win a $100 Gift Card to be used during the sale!

Marley Lilly has become pretty famous for their Flash Sales, so much so that people are now twitter begging for them. Well, I'm grateful for that because they've decided to have a 3-day long Flash Sale this weekend from January 4th to January 6th. It's hard telling what exactly will be on the sale but I thought I would throw out some of my favorite picks from the site just in case.

I got the Monogrammed Taylor Necklace this summer and it has barely left my neck since, I love this necklace and combined with the Taylor Ring it has become a signature piece of jewelry for me!

I'm pretty certain that the Penny Cross Body bag was my first purchase from Marley Lilly about a year ago and I have to say that it's one of my bags of all time and I highly recommend it! 

Lilly Pulitzer

I have been stalking the Lilly Pulitzer twitter feed for days now desperately seeking any news about the New Year Cheer sale and I was finally rewarded just as I began to think all hope was lost when I saw this:

I may have actually screamed! Ahhhhh!

The New Year Cheer sale is beyond amazing and probably the BEST sale Lilly Pulitzer has to offer for the entire year! Last year I set an ungodly early alarm for the sale (this is serious business) and was actually able to nab a few items before the servers freaked out. This year I'm hoping to do the same so I signed up for the email from the twitter link and am keeping my fingers crossed for some epic info in tomorrow's inbox!

While nobody really knows what will be in the sale I couldn't resist showcasing my favorite Lilly pieces, and which ones I'm hoping to nab this year!

(you might notice a recurring theme)

I want this Coastal Tote so bad I get actual anxiety just thinking about it selling out! Plus, it's in my favorite print from this season, Lulu!

I told you Lulu was my favorite print!

The Call Me Wallet has everything I could ever want from an iPhone wallet and has been completely redesigned from the last one (which was a complete bust). 

And of course my Lulu collection wouldn't be complete without a phone case!

This, my darlings, is the holy grail of iPad cases and for those of you who don't know that is Lilly herself (my her colorful little soul rest in peace) gracing the front of her very own product. Uh, props to the Lilly designers because for girls like me that is complete and utter genius! Of course I want to pay homage to one of my idols and inspirations by carrying her around with me everyday, I'm totally for it!

I hope this little guide has helped you prepare yourself for the long shopping struggle ahead and if you're trying to save like me I hope it's helped you narrow down your splurge choices.

until next time, darlings.

xo

Merisa

Mall Haul

So yesterday I went into work at Glamour Girlz boutique at our local "mall" a little early to see if I could hit some deals before punching the clock! I put the word mall in quotations because our town is so small and the mall is so quant that it really isn't deserving of the name, it's more like an indoor shopping center. You'll see what I mean when you realize that my Mall Haul is me just hitting two stores, even though I did try to pick up the new Lilly Pulitzer Estée Lauder gift tote at the Estée counter but let's save a discussion of their incredible rudeness for later.

Stop #1: Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale!

My mother and I wait all year for the summertime sale simply because they bring back all of our all time favorites! I barely shop at B&BW any other time because I only really like the discontinued fragrances. I'm all about some Midnight Pomegranate and Exotic Coconut! Which leads be to my first purchase:

My all-time favorite B&BW fragrance is Exotic Coconut because I am a coconut freak and will wear it any time of the year! However, I did try to restrain myself and make this trip one of only necessity as the sale lasts for like four weeks and I plan to pace myself.

I was bound and determined to get a 3-wick candle while they were on sale but the problem was finding a scent I liked. I ended up picking up the limited edition Summer Boardwalk

I liked the scent, which really does smell like a boardwalk with cotton candy, popcorn, and salt water which really isn't the worst combination believe it or not but it wasn't the scent I meant to pick up. I grabbed a Gelato scented candle and loved it but made it away with the boardwalk candle by accident. Not complaining, it will definitely get put to use this summer but I'm going to have to pick up the Gelato candle next time I pop in.

And stay tuned, I might do a tutorial on how I clean out the candle jars because they make the cutest little containers. I've got a set holding my Essie polish now.

Of course I couldn't make it out of there without lip gloss! I picked up some classic clear mint flavored gloss, a super cute jelly pop, and a really great blood orange gloss that's a nice bright redish orange with orange sparkle that is great for summer and has a great flavor too (I broke into it during my shift last night).

I even grabbed one of those rubber holders for lip gloss like the ones for their hand sanitizers because I thought it might be a good way to keep my favorite gloss from settling to the bottom of my bag where it's usually out of reach. We'll see how it goes.

Stop #2: Claire's and the 10 for $10

I'm a huge fan of Claire's mainly because we don't have a Charlotte Russe or Forever 21 and they offer the discounted 10 for $10 which is always great! 

I went in to get some new nails for summer and possibly a cute new iPhone case but couldn't resist the allure of the 10 for $10. 

Clock wise: a braided brown leather head band, a Libra zodiac necklace, elastic headbands, Minnie Mouse elastic hair bands, Hello Kitty 3D nails, pink & green composition book make up bag, heart shaped ear cuff, and red bow & arrow bracelet. 

Not to mention my favorite purchase of the day...

my XO necklace which I love so much and wore to work last night because I consider it my signature sign-off! How lucky to get all these great finds for just $10! 

I didn't forget the mission though and snagged some awesome nail kits.

I love the tribal print for summer and how cute are the little tuxedo nails? Too cute!

I managed to make it away without checking out the phone cases and my bank account is appreciative but it was mainly because I got distracted by the sight of all the Lilly totes at the Estée Lauder counter.

However, Stop #3 was a fruitless effort as I encountered some of the rudest make up counter girls ever! I fell in love with the blue and corally red tote so badly that I was bound and determined to make a purchase to get my hands on it! There I was, a customer with money burning a hole through my Coach wallet, fully prepared to be hoo-dooed into buying whatever granted me the "free" gift tote. I was a counter girl's dream! I figured I pick up a new foundation or eye cream, all I needed was a little assistance and I had 20 minutes before I was expected to be back to work. Plenty of time to make a purchase but what did I get from the counter girls? Nothing but dirty looks, a "give me a second, honey" while I get back to gossiping with three other counter girls, and an empty shopping bag. I'd just like to say that Estée Lauder herself would not be happy with their actions and neither would Lilly Pulitzer, God rest her soul.

So instead of walking away with the prize I treated myself to two of my favorite things...two scoops of Birthday Ice cream and a diet coke and all was well again. 

Let me know if you all want to see more hauls...I promise the next one will be a little bit more interesting.

xo

aFm