On the Runway: New Revlon PhotoReady BB Cream, Baby Sticks, Ultimate Suede Lipsticks and more

Over the past few days I've been sharing with you some of the drugstore brands that have been making appearances on the runway at Fashion Week New York this week. Well when it comes to Revlon, not only are their current products popping up on on the runway, but also some of their Spring 2013 products! 

When you read the following press release, you'll see that some of the products that were used by Gucci Westman this week won't be available in stores until January 2013 or April 2013 (PhotoReady BB Cream, Baby Stick blush sticks, Ultimate Suede Lipstick (new line of lipsticks) and a new Top Speed nail shade). 

So consider this a sneak-sneak peek of some of the Revlon products we'll see in drugstores next year:

 Revlon Global Artistic Director, Gucci Westman Created a Strong yet Feminine Look for rag & bone’s Spring/Summer ’13 Collection at New York Fashion Week

Swatches: Chameleon duochrome nail polishes in Nucleus and Corona

It's become a bit of a tradition for me on Saturdays to show you my "weekend manicures". So I thought I'd show you two of the new duochromes/multichromes from Chameleon today!

NOTE: Chamelon nail polishes are sold at Walmart and Rite Aid, but they're also available with everyday free shipping (no minimum order) on the CQ website. They cost a little bit more when you order them directly from CQ, but if you can't find them in your area and you really want them, it might be worth it since shipping is free.

NOTE 2: The newer Chameleon shades all have space-related names on the CQ site, in case you're not sure which are old and which are new. I purchased these two polishes at my local Rite Aid for $3.99 each and even though all of the new shades were gorgeous, these are the two that really stood out to me.

Chameleon Nucleus (left) and Corona (right)

(retail: $3.99 at Rite Aid, 0.4 oz each)

As with all duochromes/multichromes, when you view the polishes at different angles, the colors shift:

This weekend only: Free B&BW Cashmere Glow Lotion, no purchase necessary (Facebook)

image source: bathandbodyworks.com

Attention Bath & Body Works fans: when you're out and about this weekend, be sure to stop by your local Bath & Body Works store for a FREE travel size lotion of B&BW's newest fragrance, Cashmere Glow. Visit the Bath & Body Works Facebook page here and click "Get Offer". The last day to redeem is tomorrow (Sunday, 9/9).

From the BBW website:

Every girl deserves cashmere! Fragrance skin with a warm blend of golden peach and shimmering vanilla wrapped in cashmere musk. Our exclusive hydrating formula contains skin-softening shea butter, Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E for all-day fragrance and moisture, making it the perfect everyday lotion.

• Shea butter, fast absorbing Jojoba oil and protective Vitamin E deliver all-day moisture and fragrance.

• Our exclusive Cashmere Glow fragrance is a warm blend of golden peach and shimmering vanilla with a heart of soft cashmere musk.

• Key Fragrance Notes: Peach, Vanilla, Musk

I don't know about you, but I'm loving the notes in this one. Hope it's a winner!

Fashion Week: TRESemme on the Runway

Here's a glimpse at how TRESemme was used during New York Fashion Week. These looks were created for the Rebecca Minkoff show by TRESemme stylist Jeanie Syfu. 

Sidenote: I love, love, love TRESemme 24 Hour Body Finishing Spray. I've got long, naturally wavy hair and this spray gives my waves so much life and curl, without looking crunchy. Sometimes when I use this at night, I wake up in the morning and my waves are still in perfect ringlets (which never happens). I tried it on a whim when I spotted it at Target a few months ago and it's quickly moved up to one of my all-time fave styling products. The redhead model's hair below is almost exactly what my waves look like, even after a long night out on the town. Highly recommend this stuff.

Rebecca Minkoff Spring 2013 

Hair by TRESemmé Stylist Jeanie Syfu

Keep reading for more pics and a how-to...

Fashion Week: Butter LONDON on the Runway

I just received some info about how Butter London was worn on the runway recently at New York Fashion Week and thought I'd share! Take a peek:

New York Fashion Week Spring 2013
Nails by Katie Hughes, Global Colour Ambassador for butter LONDON

ERIN FETHERSTON
 

Overall Look: The designer's signature feminine style had a bit of an edge.  The collection consisted of flirty, feminine silhouettes with zippers, studs and texture. 
 

Nail Design: The models weren't wearing bracelets or rings because Erin wanted the nails to be the accessory for the hands.  Metallic nails mimicked the look of jewelry, lending itself to the ultimate eye-catching accessory. We used Lillibet's Jubilee, a silver metallic colour with a lilac finish that adds a feminine touch to the rock & roll vintage feel. 
 

Details: The nails were naturally rounded for a feminine finish.
 

butter LONDON 3-Free Nail Lacquer Colours: Lillibet's Jubilee and The Full Monty

Keep reading for two additional looks...

More new releases from e.l.f.

Yesterday I posted pics of the new e.l.f. Pressed Mineral Eyeshadows. Thanks to reader CiCiSparkles21 for the heads-up about those, and also for alerting us to the fact that e.l.f. released two more new products!

(Note: If you're thinking of placing an e.l.f. order anytime soon, be sure to check out CiCi's comments on the You Tell Me page, which you can access via the top menu bar of this blog, for lots of new e.l.f. codes.)

First let's take a look at the new baked eyeshadow palettes:

(images and info via eyeslipsface.com)

  e.l.f. Studio Baked Eyeshadow Palette in NYC

(retail: $10, 0.212 oz)

Fashion Week: Essie on the Runway

Aside from the Fashion Week collections that hit the drugstores each spring and fall, I don't do much coverage of Fashion Week here on Nouveau Cheap. But when this info from Essie hit my desk, I wanted to share it with you because I personally find it fun when brands that we can easily purchase at the drugstore are used on the runway. 

Take a peek at how Essie was used at the Veronica Beard and Tanya Taylor shows. Maybe these looks can give you a bit of "nailspiration":

Keep reading for another off-the-runway look...

EcoTools Bamboo 6 Piece Set now $9.99 at Walgreens

If you subscribe to the EcoTools newsletter, you may have received this email yesterday:

Now at Walgreens, you can get the Bamboo 6 Piece Brush Set for $9.99 (regular price: $12.99). And when you sign up for the newsletter (enter your email address as the top of this page), you receive a $1 off coupon good toward any EcoTools purchase. I used mine a long time ago, but now I kind of wish I would have saved it so that I could get this kit for $8.99!

Thanks so much to several readers who also took the time to share this offer with us. It's a great deal and, like reader Annette mentioned, there's no expiration date stated, so hopefully it's a month-long promotion!

PS: This offer is also available on the Walgreens website (everyday free shipping on orders of $25+), but of course you won't be able to use the coupon if you purchase it online.

My favorite brush cleaner

Psssst: would you like to know what I use to clean my brushes?

Aaaah. I love the smell of clean makeup brushes in the morning...

It's actually not even a "real" brush cleaner, but it's awesome, inexpensive, and it's good for the environment. 

Any guesses?

Tarte Flash Sale (free shipping on all orders, even clearance!)

A huge thanks to readers Lindsey and blkrox for the heads-up that in honor of Fashion's Night Out, Tarte is having a flash sale TODAY ONLY (expires midnight Eastern 9/6).

FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS, and this includes items on the special Flash Sale page as well as the Sample Sale page. No code needed.

Hurry, before things start to sell out!

Thanks so much, Lindsey and blkrox for the fantastic scoop!

New from e.l.f.: Pressed Mineral Eyeshadows (available for purchase NOW)

A huge thanks to reader CiCiSparkles21 for the tip that the new e.l.f. Pressed Mineral Eyeshadows are now available on the e.l.f. website! If you haven't heard about these new shadows yet, here's the scoop (images and info via eyeslipsface.com):

e.l.f. Mineral Pressed Mineral Eyeshadow

(retail: $3 each on the e.l.f. website, 0.11 oz)

Create a beautiful eye look with our natural pigmented Pressed Mineral Eyeshadows. The silky smooth texture is blendable for everyday, easy wear. Our natural mineral formula is infused with Rosemary, Cucumber and Vitamin E to replenish the delicate eye area and provide anti-aging benefits for a more revitalized look. All our mineral makeup is 100% mineral-based with no parabens, no preservatives and no chemical dyes.

Directions: Apply wet or dry to the eyelid and blend in an upward and outward motion to desired intensity level.

Ingredients: Mica, Talc, Bismuth Oxychloride, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Kaolin, Magnesium Stearate, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopherol Acetate May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510) 

 There are ten shades in this range:

Beauty Queen

China Glaze Magnetix II Collection (press release with bottle shots)

Attention China Glaze fans: I just received the latest press release for the Magnetix II Collection (new shades) and here are the details:

THE ATTRACTION CANNOT BE DENIED

China Glaze Introduces Second Collection of Magnetic Nail Lacquers

Los Angeles, CA - (June 2012): Magnetic nail art took the beauty world by storm earlier this year, creating a nail art force that was hard for anyone to resist.  Following the phenomenal success of its first-generation Magnetix collection, China Glaze® introduces Magnetix II, an expanded second collection of magnetic nail lacquers.

As with the first Magnetix line, Magnetix II by China Glaze® is infused with iron powders that shift when exposed to the China Glaze® Magnetix II Magnet.  The China Glaze® Magnetix II collection features six dramatic metallic shades:

Spotted: New NYC Limited Edition Fashion Predator Collection

NYC has been rocking lately when it comes to LE collections (Peach Sparkle from the Summer LE collection still makes me swoon and of course I'm still loving that red shadow from the Halloween collection). So here's another new collection that we might want to add to the "must-find" list.

A huge thanks to reader KD for this sighting. KD spotted the new NYC Fashion Predator Collection at her local Meijer and was nice enough to share:

(Note: the price tags in this photo are in reference to products on the shelf above this display. NYC products retail for $0.99 - $4.99 each)

 image credit: KD for Nouveau Cheap

NYC Limited Edition Fashion Predator Collection

I don't believe that we have ever seen NYC offer two different polish formulas in one LE collection before. In this case, we have polishes from both the In A New York Color Minute formula and also the Expert Last formula, which is a formula NYC reserves exclusively for limited edition collections like this one from this summer. I love the Expert Last formula and I hope that NYC eventually makes this part of their permanent collection. But for now, I'll take what I can get!

HOT deals (Zoya, Coastal Scents and more)

This morning there were lots of great deals posted on the old You Tell Me page, so if you were having issues with loading the comments and missed them, here you go:

 Thanks to reader Annette for these:

Coastal Scents - The 88 Original Palette is ONLY $8.95, but only until 5 PM EST TODAY (9/6). *The cheapest shipping for (1) was $7.26 (might vary by location).

Coastal Scents - In celebration of FASHION'S NIGHT OUT our 252 Ultimate Palette is only $19.95 for the next 24 hours (9/6).

Thanks to readers Maribel, Annette and Kassandra for this one:

Zoya: New York Fashion Week Polish Trio
Original: $24
GMA Exclusive Deal: $12
50% savings
Shipping is $4 (UPDATE: there is also a $2 shipping option!)
Valid: 9/6/12 thru 9/7/12
(Promo code: GMATRIO5)
 
Choose from 5 different trios, available in creams, metallics and gloss. Each order includes a free 1oz mini polish remover.

Click here and scroll down to the bottom of the page to access this offer.

Thanks to reader NY2TXgirl25 for this one:

Macy's-exclusive Benefit Feelin' Cheeky Value Set
$24 value for $15 on the Macy's website
includes three minis: 
posietint poppy-pink tinted lip & cheek stain
benetint rose-tinted lip & cheek stain
high beam luminescent complexion enhancer

Thanks to multiple readers for this one:

LORAC will be on HauteLook tomorrow (9/7). We of course won't know what will be offered until the sale goes live on the website, but HauteLook sales always start at 8AM Pacific so try to log on as close to that time as you can tomorrow for the best selection.

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Sneak Peek: New CoverGirl Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss Collection

A huge thanks to my pal Halifax of Sparkled Beauty for the heads-up that CoverGirl revealed a photo of their new nail polish collection on Twitter yesterday:

image source: CoverGirl Twitter Page

CoverGirl Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss Collection

(in stores this November)

It's been a long time since CoverGirl offered us new nail polishes (I still have and love some of the old Boundless glitters and NailSlicks). I can't wait to see the full range of Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Glosses. How about you?

Thanks again, Halifax, for the heads-up!

Spotted: new makeup, beauty tools, nail polish, skincare and haircare (and dupe alerts)

Lots of new beauty products hitting drugstore shelves these days, and I'm doing my best to help us all keep up with them! It's exhausting when the seasons change and the new crop of products come in, but it's also very exciting...so much possibility and potential, right?

So let's start with CVS sightings!

Reader Amelania spotted a new CVS house brand dupe of L'Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base:

image credit: Amelania for Nouveau Cheap

CVS Makeup Perfecting Face Primer

(retail: $9.99, 0.6 oz)

Zoya: free nail color with $10 purchase (any guesses on the shade?)

Thanks to reader @hell0olisa for the tip that Zoya has a new code for a free nail color with any $10 purchase. Perhaps the code itself might give it away: FIRSTPOLISH.

Any guesses on the shade? 

Why, it's Caitlin, of course.

Have no idea what Caitlin looks like? 

Click here.

Have no idea why Zoya would be offering this particular color free with a $10 purchase today? 

See my previous two blog posts.

Thanks so much, @hell0olisa, for the tip!

PS: If any of you happen to see other grayish-bluish nail color promotions today from other brands, please share in the comments. Thank you!

Michelle Obama's nail color: revealed

Wow, you guys are ON it! Right after I posted about the First Lady's fabulous nail color last night, I received a flood of responses on Facebook, Twitter and in the comments letting me know that the shade has just been revealed!

 image source: hollywoodreporter.com

Per Tamron Hall of MSNBC (who Mr. G happens to have a huge crush on, by the way), the mystery nail color is:

The First Lady wears gray nail polish

image source: hollywoodreporter.com

Regardless of your political persuasion, I think the one thing we can all agree on (maybe?) is that Michelle Obama rocked some awesome nail polish last night. I love that instead of a predictable shade like salmon or nude, she opted for more of a nontraditional bluish-gray shade that tied into the bluish-gray accents in her dress:

image source: hollywoodreporter.com

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the White House has not officially revealed the exact brand or shade.

UPDATE: The nail polish that Mrs. Obama was wearing last night has been revealed. Click here for details.

But...here are some (possible) clues:

• The dress she wore for last night's DNC Convention speech was designed by Tracy Reese (who of course partners regularly with Sally Hansen to create her own limited edition Sally Hansen Tracy Reese nail colors each season).

• The Obama campaign has a $40 red, white and blue nail color set on their website, created by Richard Blanch of Le Métier de Beauté.

What do you think the First Lady was wearing on her nails last night?

Note: this post is about nail polish and nothing more. This is not a political blog, so please limit your comments to nail polish--there are lots of places on the internet where you can debate political ideologies but this is not one of them.

The Wednesday Question

We got lots of great YouTube recommendations last week, so let's keep this train a-movin' with more recommendations, shall we?

Who are some of your favorite beauty-related Etsy sellers?

Right off the top of my head, I love Savor and One Hand Washes The Other (though the bulk of her products are now available through her own website). Who are you some of your faves?

Note: This post is about sharing the love, not self-promotion, so please do not link to your own Etsy store here. Thanks for your understanding!

Glitches, fixes and comments, oh my!

Some not-so-fun-or-glamourous things to discuss here on the blog today, so let me try to keep this as short and sweet and possible:

• Google Reader and Facebook link issues. Thanks to many of you for letting me know that if you're trying to access this blog using Google Chrome, and you're clicking a link via Google Reader or Facebook, the link might redirect you to the Google homepage instead of to my blog post. I'm so sorry about that, and please know that I'm trying to fix this glitch. In the meantime, you can try using another browser like Firefox or Safari and that should work just fine.

• Ongoing search bar issues. I am well aware of the fact that the Google-powered search bar at the top of my blog doesn't always work for Internet Explorer users. Over the years, I've tried a zillion different search bar applications, and Google is by far the most accurate and comprehensive when it comes to searching deep into my archives. So until I can fix this glitch for IE users, here's my solution: if you use Internet Explorer and you want to search my blog, just go to google.com and type "nouveaucheap" + whatever you're searching for. This should bring up the exact (or similar) results that you'd get if you were able to use the Google search bar that's embedded into my blog.

• "For New Readers" and "Shopping Tips" pages not loading. Thanks to all of the readers who took the time to let me know that two of the tabs on the upper menu bar of this blog ("For New Readers" and "Shopping Tips") have not been loading lately. I apologize for this, and just fixed the issue. Both pages load fine now, so if you click on those pages regularly for info, they're working again!

• Comments, comments, comments. I've had the same comment policy in place on this blog since early 2010. However, I have updated it recently by adding a new subsection regarding the You Tell Me page. If you're new to the blog, you can check out my comment policy or any of the other policies pertaining to this blog by clicking the "Policies" link on the top menu bar, right between the "About/Contact" tab and "Press" tab. (PS: the "Press" tab is not for members of the press, it's actually the one spot where I share when Nouveau Cheap has been mentioned in the press...just in case you're curious).

• Speaking of comments. The ongoing issue with double-comments doesn't seem to be going away any time soon. I realize that this is frustrating for you and I wish I could fix it (believe me, I've tried). Since I moderate my comments, I'm able to sometimes catch double-posts and delete the second (or third) comment, but sometimes I don't always catch them. So please do not feel bad if you double-comment and I don't catch it. I'm in NO way upset when I see double-comments because I'm grateful to receive comments in general. And the fact that you're concerned enough about leaving a comment here that you post it twice is something I'm grateful for and appreciate very much!

Thanks so much for taking the time to read this long and admittedly boring post.

Sneak Peek: Limited Edition EOS Lip Balm Collection inspired by Alice in Wonderland

Heads-up, EOS fans! Reader beautifulmonday just shared the news about the new Limited Edition EOS Collection and the flavors sound yummy:

From the EOS website:

Spotted: Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure polishes for $0.99 each

Attention California, Nevada, Arizona and Texas readers: guess what? Reader my mom spotted Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure nail polishes at a local 99-Cent Only store here in San Diego!

My mom, who is 72 years young and has a thing for glitter polishes, recently made this discovery and didn't even call me to tell me, can you believe it? I was over visiting her and my dad yesterday and commented on the new polish she was wearing, and it was only then that she enlightened me to this deal!

My mom found Sally Hansen 419 Hidden Treasure (not to be confused with the original Hidden Treasure) and 414 Cherry Cherry Bang Bang for, of course, $0.99 each at 99-Cent Only.

My mom, proudly showing off her find (she's wearing two coats of 419 Hidden Treasure in these photos, and wanted me to tell you that she didn't use a base coat or top coat and has gotten five days of wear so far without any chips--she's seriously impressed!):

 Sally Hansen 419 Hidden Treasure

(retail: $9.99, 99-Cent Only price: $0.99)

Keep reading to see the other color she found...

Reader Spotlight: Kimberly

If you're new to the Reader Spotlight interview series, I created this series as a way to show my thanks to longtime/loyal readers. I think it also allows us all to get to know each other a bit better, which I love (I hope you do too!).

For this installment, I'd like to share with you my interview with Kimberly. Kimberly has been reading and actively contributing to this blog for over two years now, and many of you might also know her from her own blog, Libby's Pink Vanity, where she reviews nail polish other beauty-related goodies. If you know Kimberly, I'm sure you adore Kimberly. It's that simple. She's a tell-it-like-it-is kinda gal, and I love that about her. We instantly got along from the moment we "met" and if you haven't "met" her yet, here's your chance:

Hot deals: e.l.f. and Eve Pearl

Thanks so much to reader CiCiSparkles21 for the update that the big e.l.f. Labor Day Sale has been revealed and is now underway:

 image source: eyeslipsface.com

You've got about 11 hours left (from the time of this blog post) to get free shipping at e.l.f. with any $15+ order. Enter code LABORDAY at checkout. Ends tonight (9/3) at midnight Pacific.

 image source: hautelook.com

And thanks to reader Maureen for the heads-up that Eve Pearl will be on HauteLook tomorrow, 9/4, beginning at 8AM Pacific. Obviously we won't know what products will be offered until the sale goes live, so if you're an Eve Pearl fan, log on bright and early tomorrow for the best selection.

Sidenote: I've been wanting to try the famous Eve Pearl Salmon Concealer for years now, but I've missed it the last few times it was on HauteLook (and the full price of $37 is out of my budget). I really hope it's available tomorrow for a good price--do any of you here own it? Thoughts? And if you bought it when it was on HauteLook the last time, what was the sale price? Thanks!

Thanks so much, CiCiSparkles21 and Maureen, for the great tips!

Spotted: New Maybelline Color Sensational High Shine Lip Gloss Collection (plus a reader review)

I've been ridiculously excited for the new Maybelline Color Sensational High Shine Lip Glosses to hit store shelves, and the time is finally here, my lovelies! Reader Abi spotted the permanent display (these are not limited edition) at her local Target and was nice enough to share some pics, including a mini-review of the three shades she purchased.

(click to enlarge)

image credit: Abi for Nouveau Cheap

 Maybelline Color Sensational High Shine Gloss Collection

(retail: $5.49 each at Target)

This collection includes twelve shades:

010 Almond Crush

020 Glisten Up Pink

030 One Day Shine

040 Captivating Coral

050 Luminous Latte

060 Iced Chocolate

070 Mocha-mazing

080 Gleaming Grenadine

090 Electric Shock

100 Raspberry Reflections

110 Mirrored Mauve

120 Plum Luster

Here are the three shades that Abi purchased:

Android users: new RetailMeNot app and Google Play Store sale

Exciting news for my fellow Android users out there (sorry, iPhone users, I don't now if RetailMeNot has an app for you):

• The new RetailMeNot app for Android (free!) includes easy access to both online and in-store coupons. For in-store coupons, all you'll need to do is show your phone to the cashier to get the discount. Click here for all the details and to download.

• Google Play Store just launched an End-of-Summer Sale, with many popular apps reduced to $0.99. According to this article, they'll probably be adding more apps in the coming days. Click here to more details and to access the sale.

And while we're at it, how many of you have downloaded the Target, CVS, Rite Aid and/or Walgreens apps? What do you think of them?

Sneak Peek: Sally Hansen Fall 2012 Tracy Reese Luster Shines

Boy, these new Sally Hansen Luster Shines are getting lots of buzz and (to my knowledge) they're not even out in stores yet!  Click here for a pic of the shade Azure and here for a pic of the shade Plume.

Thanks to reader M for letting us know that Tracy Reese shared a pic of the two Fall 2012 Tracy Reese Luster Shines on the Sally Hansen Facebook page the other day:

image source: Sally Hansen Facebook page

Sally Hansen Fall 2012 Tracy Reese Luster Shine Nail Colors

Scarab (left) and Copperhead (right)

I'm really loving the look of Copperhead in particular. How about you?

I know that many of you have been expressing feedback about the price point of these polishes (they'll be $7.99 for 0.33 oz) and I agree that it's high, but think about how often Sally Hansen goes on sale at the drugstores, and how often we have coupons for SH. I can gaurantee that none of us will have to pay full price for these after they come out if we watch the sales. :)

Thank again, M, for the great tip!

The Lipstick League – week of 8.27.12

image source: nasa.gov

Mars via the Curiosity Rover, August 27, 2012

The images coming back from the Curiosity Rover are so amazing that I just had to share one. Click here for the full NASA gallery.

Lipstick League Question of the Week:

What compelled you to start a beauty blog?

G's answer: I've been obsessed with all things beauty-related since I was about ten years old (which was a long time ago--1980 to be exact). I never thought anyone else would care about my opinions of beauty products but, a few years ago, I used to work for a company where I was lucky enough to work with some amazing women. We all become quite close after working together for a while, and just like most offices, we'd go to lunch and chit chat about non-work-related things. Over the years, I came to be known as the go-to girl for info on beauty products, and they gave me the office nickname of "beauty guru". I used to write these long, detailed emails to my colleagues, answering questions about products, giving advice, etc. Eventually, one colleague in particular urged me to start a beauty blog. And it was because of her insistence that I finally took the plunge in 2009 and created Nouveau Cheap. I can't thank her enough for not giving up on me, because starting this blog was one of the best things I've ever done. Otherwise, how would I have met all of YOU?

Links of the Week:

Gouldylox Reviews – I shouldn’t be surprised by how much I’m enjoying Makeup Geek’s eyeshadows, but I can’t get enough of the subtle pop of color in the form of mythical creatures

Lipglossiping – muses over iconic British store Liberty’s foray into the world of bodycare.

Nouveau Cheap – is no longer an Inglot virgin! She finally broke down and purchased some eyeshadows, but did they actually live up to the hype? Come find out.

Pink Sith – manages to work five Eric Carmen songs into her review of the Armani Eyes To Kill Intense Eyeshadow # 27. That’s gotta be some kind of record.

Prime Beauty – takes a look at the new permanent lip collection from Laura Mercier.  Smooth Créme Lip Colour debuts with 18 natural, semi-lustrous shades!

Phyrra – says OCC Nylon Lip Tar is very flattering on her. She compares it to several other bright lipsticks.

we heart this – the coverage of a lipstick, the feel of the balm, the fabulosity of none other; we’ve got swatches of all 16 Too Faced La Crème Lip Creams.

Beauty Junkies Unite – Become enamoured with the worldly colors from the MAC Styleseeker Collection after this review & swatches!

Clumps of Mascara – loves teddy bears. But she loves Too Faced’s Teddy Bear Hair Professional Brush Set even more. These are soem beautifully durable makeup brushes!

EauMG – Read Victoria’s B-A-N-A-N-A-S review of LUSH Ladyboy EDP!

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by Gouldylox – My favorite blog right now is Hair Romance, the Australia-based hair blog about falling in love with your hair. Christina not only tells you which products are working, but shows you with beautiful photography exactly how to re-create them on your own. 

If you have a beauty blog, how and why did you start it?

The Weekly Drugstore Makeup Sales (9/2 - 9/8)

A lot of us have been hoping for Maybelline sales at the drugstores to go along with LE Fashion Week Collection, and we finally got them this week. All three chains are running Maybelline sales, so haul away! (My suggestions? The Olive Martini Quad and the Barely Beige Color Tattoo.)

For those new to drugstore sales, when I indicate a "limit" next to a rewards offer, that limit is only in reference to the rewards, NOT to the amount of products you can buy. For example, at Rite Aid this week, Maybelline is BOGO1/2OFF and you get $5+UP when you spend $15. The limit on this offer is 4, which means that you get the $5+UP a total of four times. The "limit 4" does not apply to how many products you can buy--you can buy as many as you'd like and get the BOGO1/2OFF deal, but you'll only get the +UP Rewards a total of four times. I tend to get asked this question a lot, so I hope this clears it up.

Click here to access the following printable coupons:

$2 off Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Nail Polish

$1 off any Garnier styling product

$2 off any Kiss Premium Lashes product

$1 off any Kiss or Broadway Nails artificial nail products (excludes glue and nail files)

$2 off any L'Oreal face cosmetic

$2 off Revlon ColorStay Whipped Creme Foundation

$2 off any Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions product

Click here to access the following printable coupons:

$1 off any Rimmel cosmetic (there are two separate coupons for this!)

$1 off L'Oreal Colour Caresse or any L'Oreal lip color

$3 off when you buy any 2 Sebamed products (redeemable only at CVS)

$3 off one Salon Hits 10 Benefits Leave-In Treatment for Beautiful Hair (redeemable only at Walmart)