NORDSTROM BUY 2 GET 1 FREE MASCARA MADNESS - MAY 24TH 2014 / PREORDER NOW!

About two weeks ago I stopped in at Nordstrom to check out the new Spring and Summer makeup collections. While I was there I found out that Nordstrom is already taking pre-orders for their HUGE Mascara Madness event. Last year they hosted the event twice - once in May and then again in November. This year Nordstrom will host the event In May - this one day only event will be held all day on May 24th, 2014.

For those who are unfamiliar with this event - Nordstrom allows shoppers to purchase (in store and online) two mascaras and then receive a third mascara for free. Last year there were no limits on the number of mascaras pre-ordered (I pre-ordered 9 of the Chanel Le Volume mascaras during the November event) and you were able to purchase from across multiple brands. Just remember the lowest priced mascara will be the freebie so keep that in mind while shopping.

When you pre-order for the promotion you are guaranteed your mascaras and you will not be billed for them until a day or two before the event. If you decide to wait and make a purchase on the day of the event then quantities will be limited and your favorite brand might already be sold out. The same applies for making a purchase online as well. Additionally, online purchases will only apply to select brands while in-store and pre-orders will apply to all cosmetic brands.

So don’t miss out on this exclusive Nordstrom opportunity! Hurry in and get your pre-order before your favorite brand is sold out!

There are some exclusions - the B2G1 free promotion does not apply to lash primer or enhancing products (i.e. lash plumping serum). **Please note** All information listed in this post (including the exclusions) are subject to change. I will be sure to update this post immediately should that occur.

CYBER MONDAY SAVINGS / DEALS

"Joining Ebates is always free - you'll never pay them any fees or memberships. Four times a year or more, Ebates will mail you a Big Fat Check, or transfer the money you have earned to your PayPal account if you'd prefer. They can even send the money to your favorite charity. All 100% free. Ready to join then sign up here: Ebates.com

People often ask: "This sounds too good to be true, how are they able to do it?" It really is quite simple. Just like almost every other online shopping center, they get a commission from the stores when you make a purchase. Instead of keeping that money - like almost all other sites do - they share it with you!

So, as long as 1,600+ of the world's top online stores are happy to pay a bonus to attract the new, valuable customers they send their way, Ebates is going to continue to send Big Fat Checks to satisfied customers across the globe."

For the skeptics out there I will even share with you exactly how much I have earned through Ebates just for shopping online:

Yes, I have actually earned a little over $400 and counting. Anytime I place an online order I always make sure to go through Ebates first. Another added bonus to using Ebates are the coupons and discount codes that are available as well. As long as I use Ebates I know that I am getting the best deal possible.

Want to know how it works then keep reading:

Below are just a few of the cash back deals that are available!
Click on the referral link here to see them all!

ALLURE WINTER HOLIDAY BEAUTY BOX - Nov 19th @ 12:01PM EST (IMPORTANT / HELPFUL TIPS)

GET READY! On November 19th at 12:01PM EST the ALLURE WINTER HOLIDAY BEAUTY BOX will go on sale!

You will receive over $300 worth of "WINTER HOLIDAY ESSENTIAL" beauty products for the low cost of only $39.99 with an additional $10 for shipping and handling. The total cost is $49.99 plus tax. Typically $5 of the purchase price goes towards a charity of their choosing. This year it is the "I AM THAT GIRL" foundation - "A global community, a support system, and a movement of girls (8-108) turning self-doubt into self-love". You can read more about the charity here.

I've always purchased the beauty boxes in the past (check out the 2012 Fall box here and here) and I am always surprised by all the great products included in them. Check out the 2013 Summer Beauty Box here. Check out their 2013 Fall beauty box here. There is always something for everyone in them and there is plenty to share with others too.

*** PLEASE NOTE ***

Important / Helpful Tips
1. If you want to be alerted for when they go on sale again you can sign up to be a beauty enthusiast here. There is no cost to be a member and there are a lot of great opportunities to receive free samples or deals on many new and old beauty products. I would recommend signing up now so the day of the event all you will have to do is log-in and wait for the link to become active.

2. The link when it becomes active will be an image similar to the above pic. You must click on the image and it will take you to the order form. Fill out the order form as quickly as possible and be sure to have your credit card ready as well.

3. In the past people have experienced dead links, or unable to load page, or any other issue with the Beauty Box link that Allure posted on their Allure.com webpage then please use this link: AllureAccess.com. It is a direct link that allows you to purchase the Beauty Boxes or any other products, contests, etc. that are sponsored by Allure.

4. I'm not sure if this is true for all but according to others who commented on Allure's Facebook page in the past if you used a web browser other than Firefox you may experience difficulties accessing the site. Personally I have always been able to access it just fine but then again I use Firefox as my web browser.

I'll be sure to update this post with the direct link for the 2013 Allure Winter Holiday Beauty Box once it has become active. The link for the beauty boxes will be active until all quantities have been sold. So when the sale first starts you may experience some slow down with the web page but it quickly passes. However, if the link quits working or fails to load then you know the beauty boxes are sold out. In the past it has taken 24-48 hours to sell out but the Summer Beauty Box took less than 10 minute and the Fall Beauty Box sold out in less than five. So you might want to jump on this ASAP.

SEPHORA'S THE BEAUTY FALL EVENT - STARTS NOW!

Here is the link: SEPHORA BEAUTY FALL EVENT to enter your e-mail address for a chance at: 10% off, a free shipping offer, or a deluxe beauty sample (see specific details below).

Enter once per day and the beauty event ends on October 24th!

#BEAUTYFALL

* NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO TUMBLE. Not valid for clients in Quebec. Play Sephora’s BEAUTYFALL to receive a unique promotion code to use with your next online merchandise purchase. Offers include: a 10% discount (1:10 odds), free shipping with a purchase of $25 USD or more (a $5.95 USD value; 1.5:10 odds), or a deluxe sample with a purchase of $25 USD or more (value varies; 7.5:10 odds). One tumble per person per day. Promotion code may only be used once, is non-transferable, and is not valid on previous purchases or purchases of eGift certificates and gift cards. Promotion code not valid in retail stores or at Sephora inside jcpenney. Free shipping code not valid with Canadian online orders. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with other promotion codes. Sephora’s BEAUTYFALL is available through 10/24/2013 at 11:59 p.m. PST, subject to daily limit of available promo codes.

**Sephora will use your email address to send you the offer and as otherwise described in their Privacy Policy at www.sephora.com. Your personal information will be stored in their database or those of their third party service providers.

SEPHORA VIB ROUGE STATUS

NEW! Spend a $1,000 in a calendar year to qualify for Sephora's new VIB ROUGE status.

When I first heard about this concept of a VIB Rouge membership from my local Sephora I was really skeptical and thought for sure it was just a rumor. Then I saw on Twitter today, several people discussing this same thing. So I contacted a Sephora customer service rep and asked about the program. At first the Rep denied any knowledge of the program. When I pressed even further by offering up details she relented and stated that there is indeed such a program in the works.

Just last week Sephora's Marketing department notified their Customer Service department about this new marketing ploy - VIB Rouge. The concept behind VIB Rouge is to encourage consumers to spend even more than the $350 threshold that is required for the regular VIB status. With VIB Rouge, if you spend at least a $1,000 or more in a calendar year you will receive all the perks of the regular VIB status, unlimited access to the beauty studio, free shipping on ALL orders, exclusive invites to Rouge Events, and special surprise gifts.

Personally, I think this is a smart move on Sephora's part. This year I had managed to attain VIB Beauty status by April (read my post here) and I had stopped spending at Sephora. Instead, I had focused my efforts (and money) on Sephora's competitors beauty rewards programs. However, now I can redouble my efforts to try and attain VIB Rouge status at Sephora. So far this year I have spent about $641 so I still have a way to go but I'm pretty confident that I will be able to attain it. Even if I only qualify for one year it would still be nice to experience this status just to see what it is all about.

Read more about this new status here: SEPHORA VIB ROUGE

SEPHORA BEAUTY INSIDERS ONLY: SATURDAY SWEET 15 STEAL (FREEBIE ALERT)

15 SUMMER OBSESSIONS - Sephora is celebrating their 15th birthday by giving YOU more favorites.

BEAUTY INSIDERS ONLY: SATURDAY SWEET 15 STEAL
June 22: Receive a limited-edition Sweet 15 Tote Bag—FREE with your order.*

See below for details or check out Sephora.com for more information as well.

* Available online and in Sephora retail stores. Not available in Canadian stores. The Sweet 15 Tote (13.25"W x 11.5"H x 4"D) is free with any purchase of $25 USD or more. Valid while supplies last, quantities are limited. Not valid on previous purchases, or purchases of eGift certificates or gift cards. Cannot be used in conjunction with other promotion codes. This offer is subject to change, alteration, or termination by Sephora in its sole discretion at any time.

Online: Enter code 15TOTE in the promotion code box during Sephora.com checkout.

In store: Mention or present the copy of the email.

** You can confirm your chosen samples during checkout. Only one of each sample can be added per order. Substitutions will be made for out-of-stock samples.

THE ART OF BEAUTY: NEIMAN MARCUS BEAUTY EVENT STARTS SEPT 6TH

Yours with Any $100 Beauty purchase - Starts September 6th, 2012 (In store only)

*In store offer 09/06-09/16/12. See sales associate for store details. ONLINE: Beauty Event gift will be automatically added at Checkout if available and shipped at the time of your order; one gift per order, per customer, while supplies last. Qualifying items will be marked on the site. The value of your cosmetics or fragrance order must total $100 before shipping and tax. Does not apply to previous purchases or Last Call® Stores. Cannot be combined with any other discount offer. Other exclusions may apply.Online offer expires 09/17/12 at 8 AM CT.

STEALS & DEALS: SEPHORA VIB MEMBERS

5 FREE SAMPLES, A NEW VIB 500 PT. PERK plus VIB SHIPS FREE w/ code: VIBSHIP

JUST IN FROM SEPHORA:

FREE WITH ANY ORDER: HANDPICK YOUR GIFT BAG

Fill a bag with 5 samples of your choice. Grab your favorites - or find some new ones.* Ends August 28. Online only.

* Receive your free custom collection of samples packed in an airplane-friendly Sephora bag with your online merchandise order. Valid while supplies last, or until August 28, 2012 at 11:59 pm PDT. Not valid in retail stores, on previous purchases, or purchases of eGift certificates and gift cards. Offer not valid at Sephora inside jcpenney. Sephora reserves the right to end or change this promotion at any time. Only one of each sample can be added per order. Substitutions will be made for out-of-stock samples.

JUST IN FROM SEPHORA:

VIBS SHIP FOR FREE:

Enjoy free shipping on ALL online items until August 31. No minimum purchase required.

Enter code VIBSHIP at checkout.*

BEAUTY INSIDER REWARD

Congratulations, you have 500 points.

Online and In Stores: Reward yourself with Laura Mercier's Flawless Colour Kit - it's waiting for you at checkout.**

This 5-piece sample set includes:

- Volumizing Mascara in Black

- Top-rated Lip Glace in Sparkling

- Bestselling Baked Eye Colour in Black Karat

- Long-wearing Kohl Eye Pencil in Black Gold

- Foundation Primer in Radiance

* Offers valid only to Beauty Insiders who are qualified for VIB status at the time of qualifying purchase. Enter promotion code VIBSHIP from 8/27/2012-8/31/2012 to receive free standard shipping with your online merchandise purchase. Available to US clients only. Offer not valid with Canadian online orders, in retail stores, or at Sephora inside jcpenney. May not be sold or otherwise transferred. Cannot be used in conjunction with other promotion codes. Sephora employees are not eligible. These offers are subject to change, alteration, or termination by Sephora in its sole discretion at any time.

** Available online and in select stores. Offer not valid at Sephora inside jcpenney. While supplies last. Samples may vary.

FREEBIE FRIDAY: Tall Starbucks Refresher

Today, July 13th from Noon to 3PM, enjoy a free Tall (12 fl oz) handcrafted #starbucksrefreshers drink at participating US and CA stores. http://sbux.co/ML38pq