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Have A Very Techy Holiday #UpgradeWithIntel

Have A Very Techy Holiday #UpgradeWithIntel

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Sponsored content: This post is for my participation in the Intel Program
It seems like a new laptop is coming out every week these days. It can seem impossible to stay up to date while also staying on budget, but the holiday season is a great time to get amazing deals on the latest technology. Buying a new laptop for yourself or your loved one is more affordable than you think when upgrade to a new Intel laptop at Walmart. 
 For example, the Dell Inspiron Black 15.6 Laptop has a ton of features to help you complete any task with ease. 

15.6″ LED-backlit touchscreen with HD resolution
720p webcam
3-in-1 memory card reader
Bluetooth 4.0
1 x USB 3.0 ports, 2 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x HDMI port, 1 x headphone/microphone jack, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet port
4-cell battery for up to 6 h 33 min battery life
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Lust List: Holiday 2015 Head Start

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Christmas seems a lifetime away to me, but this year’s holiday beauty gift sets are popping up everywhere already.

Confession, I love to buy holiday gift sets for myself to try out new products at a great price, but they’re also great to give to others obviously.
Time for me to start getting my shopping list together.

Check out some of my favorite gifts sets that have come out so far… 

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Keep your eyes on Sephora & Ulta’s “New In” section to keep up with the latest new releases.
I’m a sucker for a good gift set but I’m so not ready for the holiday madness!
#overwhelmed 

SPOTTED: Sonia Kashuk Holiday 2014 Collection

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Inspired by the art-deco buildings and golden-age history of glamorous Miami, Sonia has created an elegant assortment of Holiday gifts including luxe gold brushes, an enchanting art-deco inspired smokey eye palette and a lip palette with the perfect collection of nudes to go from day to night. Sonia’s ever-popular Completely Organized Petite Bag in sleek black adorned with gold zippers and tassels will carry everything you need to transform your look from office chic to holiday party ready. Available November 2014 exclusively at Target®
All That Jazz 10-Piece Brush Set – No one creates a glamorous brush set better than Sonia!  Sonia’s signature professional quality brushes are dressed up with stylish black handles caged in gold ribbed details, and ivory bristles to add a sophisticated touch to your beauty routine.  The gilded set makes for the ultimate holiday gift and includes: a domed powder brush, flat top multipurpose brush, angled duo fiber multipurpose brush, foundation brush, eye shadow brush, blending brush, angled duo fiber crease brush, domed pencil brush, synthetic pointed eye liner brush and lash/brow groomer, perfect for creating festive holiday looks.
Price: $34.99


The Golden Age Four-Piece Brush Set with Clutch – A stylish gift for the girl on-the-go, this four-piece brush set features shiny black handles accented with gold. A matching two-zip case accompanies the set with gold zippers trimmed in white and embellished with black tassels, perfect to double as a holiday party clutch.  The set includes a powder brush, duo fiber shader brush, angled eye brush and a smudge brush. 
Price: $19.99
Completely Organized Petite The Flapper – Channel your inner flapper girl with this festive cosmetic bag, an essential to stay organized all winter long. Gold zippers trimmed in white and finished with tassels bedeck the sleek black bag with convenient compartments and slim pockets, perfect for all your makeup and party essentials.
Price: $12.99
Eye Palette in Deco Starlet – The deco design of this smokey eye palette mirrors the glamour and elegance of the golden age. This wearable palette features shimmery brown, matte black, metallic gold and creamy white shadows to create a chic look for day or a sophisticated look for the evening, and provides easy day-to-night transition with just a few swipes of color.
Price: $19.99
Nude Lip Palette in Jazzed Up Nudes – This refined gold compact includes five flawless shades of nude lip color to complement any sultry smokey eye look. The palette features warm and cool nudes that range from rosey and pink to traditional nude in a satin shine finish, perfect for any skin tone. The formula glides on with a smooth, creamy finish and the compact includes a full sized mirror and long-handled lip brush with a precision tip for elegant, easy application. Includes a blush nude, beige nude, pink nude, peachy nude, and mauve nude.
Price: $19.99
Decadence Shimmering Body Soufflé – This lush, richer-than-rich body treatment melts into skin and adds a discreet shimmer and sheen on skin for a subtle glow. The formula nourishes skin with Shea Butter, Edelweiss Flower Extract and White Tea Extract. Sweet Almond Protein softens and repairs dry skin while Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, from the exotic Indian healing plant, softens skin and forms a protective moisture barrier to lock moisture into the skin. The paraben-free formula neutralizes skin’s imperfections and enhances skin tone and will complement any holiday party outfit.
Price: $10.99

Bath and Body Travel Set – Sonia Kashuk’s brilliant bath and body collection has brought high quality, elegance and glamour to all with a complete range of textures and fragrances. The sensual Purple Seductia and the voluptuous Red Promisia have been transformed into the perfect travel size sets to gift your favorite jet-setter. This set features travel-friendly sizes of the Body Wash, Body Butter and Eau De Toilette, so you can indulge in your favorite formulas anywhere.
Price: $19.99
Lust List: Sephora VIB Sale 2014

Lust List: Sephora VIB Sale 2014

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We’ve finally reached that wonderful time of year. The one time that our beloved Sephora actually has a sale *gasps*.

 Sephora is offering 20% off for VIB Rouge members (those who spend $1000 or more in a year) and VIB members (those who spend $350 or more in a year) for the Holidays. The VIB Holiday sale kicks of November 6th and ends on November 10th. VIB Members use code GIFTVIB and VIB Rouge us code GIFTROUGE for shopping online or present your coupon in store so check your emails ladies!

 I haven’t been doing a ton of makeup shopping lately but the VIB sale is always my favorite time to try some new things. Here are a few items that have caught my eye for this years VIB sale!

Sephora VIB 2014

NEST Fragrance Collection Set ($38)- I’ve been wanting to own some NEST fragrances for forever now. Their scents are so rich and complex. This set is the perfect way to own a bunch and spend a little.

Sephora Formula X Nail Polish ($12.50) in Alchemy and Ombre Glitters– I’m new to the Formula X range but what I’ve tried so far I have enjoyed. They always have unique finishes and colors that draw me in!

Viseart Eyeshadow Palette ($80)- Yet another neutral palette that I’ve heard amazing things about.

SEPHORA All Occasion Eye Ensemble ($49)- Is there a such thing as too many eyeliners? I think not.

Laura Mercier High Coverage Concealer ($28)- Grad school has caused the return of my severe dark circles and I am in desperate need of concealer to look halfway alive. I’ve read some great reviews of this one so I may have to snag it.

Makeup Forever Artist Eyeshadows ($21 each, $34 duo, $44 trio)- MUFE reformulated their shadows earlier this year and they seem so luxe. I have to get my hands on some of these while they’re on sale or I’ll be waiting until The Makeup Show next summer.

Elizabeth and James Nirvana Mini Rollerball Set ($20)- Pretty sure these perfumes have reached cult classic status, I’ve got to get my hands on these.

Soap & Glory Full Clean Ahead Set ($25)- In case you haven’t noticed I have a slight obsession with smelling good.

NARS Blush in Mata Hari ($30)- NARS blushes are a staple, gotta stock up while they’re on sale.

SEPHORA Mini Glitter Liner Set– Just because my eyes need some sparkle for the holidays!

The Lost Files: NARS x Guy Bourdin Limited Edition “Coeur Battant” Blush

The Lost Files: NARS x Guy Bourdin Limited Edition “Coeur Battant” Blush

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Somehow I totally forgot about sharing this post. -__- 
I ordered this blush from Sephora in my post-christmas gift card spending spree. 

heavy swatch vs blended swatch

“Couer Battant” is a bold medium-dark magenta with blue undertones and a matte finish. This blush is limited edition from the NARS 2013 Holiday: Guy Bourdin collection.  Like all NARS blushes it is highly pigmented and requires just a light touch to get a good amount of pigment on the skin. It’s not the most unique shade on the market but (like everyone else in the world) I’m just in love with the texture of NARS blushes.

Unfortunately this blush is no longer available through Sephora.com or NarsCosmetics.com but maybe you can find it on Ebay.

xx

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