Product Reviews
Red Carpet Giveaway: Olay Definity Eye Illuminator
What: The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and Olay are teaming up for the Red Carpet, and guess what? Five lucky readers of The Budget Fashionista stand to benefit. We’ve got Olay Definity Eye Illuminator products, just for you.
The Lowdown: On Sept. 16, an Olay “brand experience” at the Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, featuring samples of Definity Eye Illuminator for those on the Red Carpet bleachers and after-party guests at the Governor’s Ball. Just what is Olay Definity Eye Illuminator, you ask? An anti-aging eye treatment aimed at diminishing dullness and improving ...
Read MoreFree Beauty Treatment for LA Moms from Suave
I love free stuff, enjoy!
What: Suave Back to Beauty Moms-Only Field Trip. LA-moms are invited to treat themselves to a FREE day of pampering, complete with beauty makeovers from celebrity hairstylist, Luke O’Connor, and his team, a gourmet lunch and more.Bring your friends, and you could win $20,000 for your school! Suave will award a $20,000 grant for after-school programs to the school with the most moms who sign up.
When: Monday, October 1st, 2007, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Where: LuKaRo Salon, 323 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
More: Appointments are strongly recommended ...
Read MoreCynthia Rowley and Avon Get Creative
Branding diva (and designer) Cynthia Rowley continues to find new markets, teaming up with Avon for a line of cosmetics for nails, lips, cheeks and eyes, in living color, part of a bid to up Avon’s cred with a younger, hipper set. The limited edition line will be hawked through a print ad campaign to appear any minute in Vogue.
Colors are current, heavy on the deep plums and purples that have punctuated the runways for fall. Prices? Eminently doable, ranging from a $4 pot of nail enamel to an $8 shadow quad. The big splurge? A $15 brush set, which is being marketed for its ...
Read MoreVictoria’s Secret Re-launches of Secret Garden Collection
What: Victoria’s Secret relaunches the Secret Garden collection of bath and body products, the line that started the whole mall bath and body craze. The new collection features 11 updated scents, new packaging, and improved formulas.
What the press release says:
The line has become so popular that for every SECOND a Victoria’s Secret store is open, about 4 Secret Garden products are sold.
What I say: When I was in high school these products were “must-have”. Although the smell may be a bit too strong for my adult taste, I’m glad to see them back.
Trend Alert: Big, Big Hair
What: Retro hair for summer, a la “Hairspray.” Think volume and height, achieved with rollers, teasing, bobby pins and, yes, plenty of hairspray.
What the fashion heads say: This from elle.com: “Summer’s most stylish movie is certain to turn heads, and so are the hairdos … We’re feeling big hair in a big way right now.”
What I say: Big hair is fine, as long as it’s not too big. Mile-high bouffants are fine for the big screen or celebrities like Amy Winehouse, but not so much for the rest of us. Instead, focus on soft, feminine curls, twists and ponytails, given a boost with a bit of ...
Read MoreDaily Deal: Way More Fun Than a Free Lunch
The Deal: Free Stuff from Allure
The Lowdown: During the month of August, Allure is giving away free stuff—over 20,000 items total (no, that’s not a typo). The loot includes a $1600 Jimmy Choo bag, appointments with celebrity hair gurus, and more makeup, perfume, and accessories than you can shake a Farouk Chi Turbo Flat-iron (another of the prizes) at. Hundreds of items are given away each day, so there are plenty of chances to win.
Win It: Log on to allure.com/freestuff every weekday through August 31st
-Alexa
Read MoreDaily Deal: Making-up is Hard to Do
The Deal: 25% off at Makeup.com
The Lowdown: It is a sad state of affairs when buying moisturizer, mascara, and a tube of lipgloss costs as much as dinner out. Makeup.com makes things a little easier with their selection of often discount-priced cosmetics, and they are currently offering an additional 25% off with promotion code SPECIAL25. Find everything from drugstore brands like Loreal and Revlon to products from Benefit Cosmetics, MAC, and Chanel. Free gift with every purchase, free samples with every order, and free shipping on orders over $40 make the deal even sweeter.
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Read MoreDaisy Marc Jacobs: What to Buy Fall 2007
What: Daisy by Marc Jacobs, the designer’s new fragrance launching just in time for fall, has created an invite only online “experience” with product descriptions, chances to win prizes, and a highly addictive pollination game. The perfect way to waste time while your boss is on vacation.
What the fashion head say: from Splendora- “Daisy is inspired by the freshness and the freedom of youth. It includes notes of wild strawberry, violet leaves, red grapefruit, gardenia, violet, jasmine, musk, vanilla and white woods. The drydown is delicate and sweet, ideal on a 100-degrees day.”
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Read MoreFREE Stuff: Get $50 of Boots Products at the Boots No7 Restore & Renew Release in NYC
After you score your Anya Hindmarch bag at Whole Foods, head to CVS for the Boots No7 Restore & Renew Release. The beauty serum goes on sale tomorrow, July 18th at 8:00 a.m. only at the CVS/pharmacy on 630 Lexington at 53rd Street in New York City. The first 50 people in line will receive a $50 Boots gift bag full of their favorite products!
Read MoreBeauty Tip: Keep Those Eyebrows Bushy
What: Bushy dark eyebrows, the hot new beauty statement.
Who: Sienna Miller, et. al. are continuing where Brooke Shields left off.
What the fashion heads say:The Evening Standard’s ThisisLondon: “The actress proved rather heavy handed in the make-up department, sporting bizarre - and rather distracting - dark eyebrows and dramatic red lipstick during her recent visit to Rome.”
What I say: Love it and this is coming from a woman who has a love affair with her tweezerman.
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