Leopard is a neutral.

Okay, yep!  I agree.

A Flash Sale!

Ideeli Boutique: Designer Faves

I was first introduced to the world of online discount boutiques when a sorority emailed me an invitation to join Ruelala.  I was a die-hard Ruelala fan for about a year and a half until another friend referred me to Ideeli.  Ideeli's boutiques boast incredible designer products at discounted prices.  Each day a multitude of product offerings are featured.  Ruelala also offers daily product offerings but their daily offerings are limited to just a few designers in comparison to Ideeli's.  

How to join?  It is simple.  All you have to do is provide Ideeli with your email address and you can either opt in or out of receiving daily notifications that provide information on the newest sales and discounts. 

Ideeli's return policy is very transparent.  However, you must be aware of the return policy for each product because policies do change in variation from one item to the next.  Ideeli allows you to keep tabs on your favorite designers and seasonal trends.  

My two cents about the whole thing... Don't get too caught up in the urgency of the sale.  The online discount designer boutique phenomenon remains a successful business tactic by creating a sense of urgency for online shoppers to make a purchase immediately. I say this with all honesty: it is okay to just look and still be satisfied by the sale.  If you are not ready to buy now, surely they will have a similar item to purchase when you are comfortable spending the money.   

A taste of Ideeli brands: BCBGeneration, Paige Denim, Betsey Johnson, Steve Madden, Burberry, Sienna Rose, London Times... and a million more to mention!

LORAC Cosmetics

Oh hello, LORAC. 

LORAC cosmetics wear like gold and have a way of making you look polished, day in and day out.  The products are packed with rich pigments and the color blends and lays flawless.  The shimmer ends up appearing more like a sheen glow; not a glob of glitter mess.  The LORAC cosmetics line is probably best compared to the MAC cosmetics line.  So, if you are a fan of MAC cosmetics, LORAC could be a great alternative for you!

I would highly recommend buying the "Little Black Palette" as a starter piece from the LORAC line.  This product is a great value.  The palette comes with four stunning, bronze-hued eye shadows along with a tube of their fantastic eye primer.  

If you are looking to try out a few other products I'm also a huge fan of the oil-free luminizing powder, $32 (similar to a bronzer but not is more or less an illuminator) and the fabulous 3D lashes volumizing & thickening mascara, $22.   

Top-Secret Beauty Secret: Mix the TANtilizer instant bronzer with your daily body lotion and poof--instant bronzed goddess!

Little Back Pallete, $33 Sephora

TANtalizer Instant Body Bronzer, $32 Sephora