Black Friday & Cyber Monday Coupon Codes & Sales (Beauty & Fashion)

Hi everyone! I am soo excited for the Holidays. And most of all, the shopping. Who wouldn't love a whole day that is pretty much dedicated to shopping! This year, I'm on the hunt for a good deal on an HP laptop. So if any of you have come across one, let me know! What are you all out for this year? I have got a TON of awesome deals I've found just for you!


Ulta:
Revlon 1' ceramic straightener, curling iron or dryer $9.99. Black Friday Doorbuster Nov 26-27

40% off ULTA bath gift sets. Black Friday Doorbuster Nov 26-27

ULTA Mini Blockbuster only $9.99 ($60 value). Black Friday Doorbuster Nov 26-27

ULTA Pretty & Polished or Color My World Blockbuster only $16.99 ($200 value) Nov 26-27


Mark:
Check out our Black Friday offers at meetmark.com! Valid 11.26 only!

Check out mark.'s 2010 Holiday Gift Guide!


Benefit:
Check out mark.'s 2010 Holiday Gift Guide!

Get free US standard shipping on any Benefit Cosmetics order. Enter GLAMSHIP at checkout. Offer valid 11.24.10–11.29.10.


Clinique:
Happy FREE Shipping Weekend! Available 11.24 thru 11.28 on any order at clinique.com. No offer code needed.

With any $35 clinique.com order, enjoy FREE Standard Shipping + 2 FREE makeup minis—mascara and makeup remover with code CYBERFB. Offer valid from 11.20-11.26


Sally Beauty:
Shop Sally Beauty's Black Friday Sale. Free Shipping on orders $5 or more through 11/26! No code required!

Take $10 Off One 'n Only Argan Heat Appliances at SallyBeauty.com. Use Promo Code 555154

Shop GVP 1" Flat Irons for Just $39.99 while supplies last!


ELF & Shop The Look:
Black Friday Deal! Buy 1 get 1 50% off plus free shipping on orders of $30 or more! Use Code BCGBOGO50 11/25-11/27.

Cyber Monday Deal! 55% off sitewide with $25 purchase! Use code BCG55 11/28 - 11/30



Stila:
Black Friday


Folica:
Free Ozon Infraguard Thermal Defense Light Shine Mist With Any Ozon Flat Iron Order ($10.99 Value)

Folica Top 10 Gifts For Holiday + Free Shipping


NARS:
NEW Holiday 2010 Collection


Beauty  Collection:
Free Shipping on orders over $25 at Beauty Collection



Aeropostale:
Black Friday Aeropostale 50-70% Off + Free Shipping on $75 + Free Bear With $100 

Aeropostale Girl's Sleepwear 50% off (select styles)

Aeropostale Girl's Sweaters starting at $19.99



Lord & Taylor:
15% Off Regular/Sale/Clearance Items + 25% Off Sale Fine Jewelry (only until Saturday) with THANKS

25% Off Short Party Dresses

25%-40% Off Designer Handbags

50% Off Coats For Her

Free Shipping on Beauty Orders Over $49


Bebe:
40% Off Select Styles From bebe.com Valid: 11/23/10 thru 11/28/10

New Fall Fashion from the Kardashians. Check out their new line from bebe!



Target:
Cyber Monday - Online Exclusive Sale - 11/29 Only!

Online Only - Thanksgiving Day Sale!



Purse Boutique:
15% Off at Purse Boutique - Use coupon code 15FFAG10 to save an additional 15% storewide at Purse Boutique plus free shipping on orders over $50.

Please comment if you use a code!
Have an awesome Holiday and happy shopping!

XoXo,
Gena

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Review: Loreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara

Hi everyone! I'm here to share with you all an awesome mascara find. This stuff does wonders for my thin eyelashes.

My lashes are a medium length. They're not super long, but they're not stubby. The hairs are very thin though.

Price/Where to buy: Drugstores for $7-$9 Or click the picture to the left!
Packaging: This is in a metallic gold fat tube. The brush is big, with rubber bristles that vary in size. The bristles are small at the end so you can still get the smaller lashes since it is a big brush. (See picture below).
Some people do not like the really fat brushes because they can be hard to maneuver. But this brush is a short fat brush, so if you have small eyes like me, or find fat brushes hard to use, this one is very easy to use.
What is so cool about this is inside the tube at the top, it is shaped a certain way to remove excess mascara when you pull the brush out. This prevents clumping, and getting it all over your face.

Formula: I got this in Blackest Black, which is true to color. It does not look grey-ish on my eyes at all. It is not a dry formula at all, but is also not super wet. To me, it is the perfect consistency. It is thick enough to really coat my lashes, but not clump. The only down side, which is hardly even bad, is that it has a weird smell. I only notice it right when I open the tube, and then it goes away. It reminds me of the smell of Maybelline's Collagen Mascara (the bright yellow one), but its not as strong.

Effectiveness: This gave me awesome length. Which is surprising for a mascara that focuses on volume. It's one of those mascara's that is 2-in-1. It is very volumizing, as you can see in my pictures. It does a great job at separating my lashes since it has the rubber bristles. It does hold a curl really well too. (I use the Shu Uemura curler).

Overall: I love it! I would totally repurchase this. I know I rave about the Loreal Telescopic Mascara, which is awesome as well and gives me the same affect, but this is more volumizing.

Have you all tried this?
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XoXo,
Gena

Sale/Coupon of the Day:
Ulta: $3.50 off any $10 purchase with promo code 41863. Exclusions Apply. (Nov 14 - Dec 3)

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Outfit & Face of the Day

I have been dying to get something from the LC Lauren Conrad line. I was excited when I saw the collection at Kohl's. So I picked this gorgeous purple and teal flower shirt.

Click the links to buy!

-Shirt: LC Lauren Conrad 

-Cardigan: Target

-Jeans: American Eagle Skinny

-Earrings: JCPenny's

-Bracelet: New York & Co.

-Flats: Charlotte Russe

Makeup:
-Coastal Scents 88 Color Palette
-NYX Single Eyeshadow in Highlight
-NYX For Your Eyes Only Mysterious Brown Eyes
-Revlon ColorStay Liquid Eyeliner Pen
-Jordana Eyeliner Pencil in Purple Fusion
-Loreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara in Blackest Black
-Nars Laguna Bronzer
-Coastal Scents 10 Color Professional Blush Palette
-NYX Mega Shine Lipgloss in Frosted Beige

XOXO,
Gena
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Sale/Coupon of the Day:
Target: Buy One Get One 50% Off on Men's, Women's and Kid's Boots

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Review: Garnier Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream

So I was on the hunt for a new moisturizer. An deep moisturizer that is, like for night time. I am still completely loyal to my Jergens Natural Glow Face Moisturizer (click here to see a full review and results of that), I just wanted something for the winter dryness to use along with the Jergens.

Packaging: This comes in a somewhat heavy jar. You get a lot of product (4.6 ounces).

Price: Great buy! Only around $6-$8. Click the picture to the side to get it for cheap!

Texture:
This has the most unique texture for a moisturizer. Its pretty much just a gel. I don't know why they put cream in the name because its only a gel. It's very lightweight. Its a good moisturizer for oily skin. Its oil-free, not at all greasy, and does not leave a sticky residue. Its fast drying if you wanted to use it before applying foundation. After applying it, it feels very cool and refreshing.

Effectiveness: This has been working pretty good for me. I have dry skin with slight oil in my zone. I think if I had oily skin it would be perfect. However, I was looking for a little more moisturizing. I have been getting kind of dry lately on my forehead and cheeks, and it definitely helped that, but has not cured it.  I think I need more of a thick cream.  
Do you all no of any moisturizer treatment type things for dry skin?

Overall: I would purchase this if I had oily skin or combination. It is effective and has a great texture.

Do any of you all have this moisturizer? What did you think?

XOXO,
Gena

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What to get your blog out there??

Hey everyone! It is time for another refferal post of the month. Somehow I seemed to miss October's. But, I'm doing one for November. I want to get everyone recognized! If you have not participated in one of these before, then you are welcome to enter! If you were featured before, please do not enter, just to give others a chance.
If you want to see how they work, then check out last month's!

-Put a link to my blog somewhere on your page
-Comment on this post saying you'd like to be featured and the link where you linked my page
-Check back in a week to see your blog link on the referral post!

XoXo,
Gena

*I just made another page to my blog (link is at the top next to Home) for all my makeup looks. Its called Makeup Look Book. I am going to do one with outfits too. Its an easy place to go when you are looking for just makeup looks or outfits and you can browse my the picture.

How to Straighten Curly Hair (with a twist) Video!

Another video! I just wanted to show you all how i straighten my crazy curly hair. I did a style too where I curled the ends under. Enjoy!

If you have any questions, let me know!

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The Ins & Outs of October

October was once again a good month in trying products. I had pretty good luck...

Ins:

-Back to my Revlon ColorStay! I got the Normal/Dry Skin one this time in 200 Nude.
-NYX For Your Eyes Only in Mysterious Brown
-NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss Frosted Beige
-NYX Single Eyeshadow in Highlight
-NYX Eyeshadow Base in White
-Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero
-Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick in Rosy Nude. Click here to see a review on these!
-Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Mauve Me

-Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme
-Pantene Mousse for Curly Hair

Outs:
-Great Lash Clear Mascara. I used this for a brow gel, and it worked  great. But the applicator put wayyy to much product on and I had a big goopy mess. Maybe once it gets low??

That's about it! 

What are your favorites this month?

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XoXo,
Gena

CSN Stores Giveaway WINNER!!

Thank you all for entering the CSN.com giveaway! I used random.org to generate a random number. And the winner is....

Tiffanie at Spiff Tiff!

Congrats on your $35 Gift Certificate!

I will be emailing you with the gift code! Enjoy!

There will be more giveaways to come!

Thank you all!

XOXO,
Gena

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Lady Gaga Halloween Costume & Makeup

I know its a little late to be showing you all this, but it was kind of put together last minute. I got the dress, wig, sunglasses, and gloves at Hot Topic. The black leggings and boots I already had (from Forever21).This look would have looked better with fishnets and black pumps, but I was going to be outside and it was really cold so I wore leggings and boots instead. But it still looked cute. I could never be a blond!
If you want the costume, you can get it here.
For makeup I did a really dramatic smokey eye, bold false lashes, defined cheeks, nude lips, and her signature gold lightening bolt! If you want any detail on how I did the makeup or what I used, just comment below and I'll add them to this post!

XoXo,
Gena


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Enter my giveaway!!! It ends Friday!

Please enter my giveaway! CSN.com is giving away a $35 gift certificate! Link is here:
http://glam-me-upxo.blogspot.com/2010/10/one-year-anniversary-of-glam-me-up.html

Just comment Enter me to be entered!

XOXO,

Gena

Review/Rave: Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick

Hey everyone! I am in LOVE with the Revlon ColorBurst Lipsticks.  They are definitely a MAC dupe!

I have them in Baby Pink and Rosy Nude (Click to buy for really cheap!)

They are super moisturizing on lips. They don't flake or dry out lips. It is the perfect consistency. It goes on so smooth and does not crease up.

On top of that, they are super pigmented! The baby pink is a soft, subtle pink. The Rosy Nude is a mauve-y brown/brick color. This is the perfect alternative if you are scared of reds, and its not too dark. Perfect for fall! The picture with it on me is showing up much more red-ish than what it is. It is a lot more brown than that and not as bright.

With 20 shades, and at only $8, you're bound to find your perfect color. And its available at any drugstore.

Click here for the lipstick on Revlon.com

Have you all tried this? Let me know!


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XoXo,
Gena