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Thursday, November 17, 2016

Select Macy's Black Friday Doorbusters LIVE NOW for One Day Only (with a Personal Recommendation)


I totally didn't see this coming!

Select Macy's Black Friday Doorbusters (all of which I posted in my BF/CM round-up the other day) are now live HERE and HERE for one day only (11/17). As always, free shipping on all beauty orders at Macy's, and if you're a Plenti member you receive 2x points on all beauty purchases (you can also spend any points you may have on beauty at Macy's).

UPDATE: thanks to the lovely readers below for letting me know that you get a free fragrance sample with all beauty orders right now (automatically added to your cart), and you can also use code CHANEL to receive a free sample of Chanel LE LIFT Eye Concentrate with all beauty orders.

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATION:


When it comes to sales, I try to stay pretty neutral and avoid the "You should totally buy XYX during this sale" tips, because I understand that everyone likes different things and I never want to impose my own preferences on you. That said, I feel like I must share this with you.

Today only, the new Michael Buble by Invitation 1.0 oz. eau de parfum is on sale for $20 here (reg $40). I bought this the last time Macy's ran a one-day-only deal on it, and I am in LOVE. I watched Michael Buble give his presentation on this fragrance when it launched exclusively on HSN a while back and I was intrigued so I took a chance on it and I am SO glad I did.

From the Macy's website:

It is his idea of the perfect fine fragrance for women, the way he would like a woman to smell. A crisp floral oriental. The fragrance starts with light, sparkling top notes of red fruits and bergamot then develops its heart notes of lily of the valley, elegant rose, a wild jasmine and the spicy inflections of peony. By Invitation then wraps you in a warm base of sandalwood musks, wrapped around an addictive vanilla.

Michael Buble was very much hands-on in the creation of this fragrance and during his presentation on HSN he mentioned that he was inspired by his personal favorite fragrance, Diptyque Tam Dao, when creating this fragrance. While I don't think they're similar (not dupes at all; he wasn't trying to create a dupe), I absolutely love everything about By Invitation. It's warm, woodsy, musky, sweet and feminine yet not cloying or overly feminine (there's no cutesy-ness to this fragrance; it's sophisticated, in my opinion).

If you like the original Halle by Halle Berry, Bath & Body Works Twilight Woods, and/or Madonna Truth or Dare Naked, I think you might love this one. To me, it's in the same vein in that it's a "cuddly" fragrance that makes me think of snuggling in a warm sweater. But in a grown-up way, if that makes sense. Also, the longevity is quite impressive--a few spritzes and I am good to go for the entire day. I can still smell this fragrance on my clothes after 24 hours, but the projection isn't beastly. It doesn't enter the room before you do.

I honestly cannot recommend this fragrance enough (Mr. G loves it so much that he asked me to please continue wearing it above all of my other 100+ perfumes). And again, while I normally don't say "you need this" when it comes to sale items, I just feel compelled to mention this one. Especially with the holidays coming up; it would make a beautiful gift. The bottle is gorgeous--much more so than my photo indicates. It's a call-back to vintage microphones, which seems quite fitting to me. I am absolutely buying another bottle today at this price.

The products featured in this post were purchased with personal funds. For more information, click here.
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23 comments

  1. I am interested in the Michael Buble fragrance! My supervisor purchased it from HSN and it smells heavenly! Thanks for the heads up!!! I'm glad I am not the only one with a variety of fragrances :-) I like to smell different everyday.

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    1. You're so welcome, girlie! I'm glad that you like it too--it is just so beautiful to me, and perfect for fall/winter. Especially at this price!

      And yes, I love having a wide variety of fragrances--one for every mood! I when through a massive rose phase recently where I just couldn't enough of my fragrances with predominant rose notes, but now I'm back to the warm, woodsy, musky ones. :)

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  2. I just ordered it! Thank you for the recommendation... I hope I like it! :-)

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    1. Yay! I'm so excited for you to get this one, Arlene! I am keeping my fingers crossed that you love it as much as I do. Please do keep me posted? xo

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  3. I had Plenti points that I used towards getting the Michael Buble fragrance. I'm excited to try it. Ebates has 6% also so it was a win win!! Thank you once again for making my walet yet more empty! I love you to pieces tho.

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    1. I'm crossing my fingers that you find this purchase was worthy of using on your Plenti points! Please do keep me posted once you get it? xoxo

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  4. Thank you so much for all of the time, effort, and hard work that you put into your posts. I started reading your blog about 2 years ago and you've saved me so much money..... You are a savings superhero!!!
    I wanted to purchase the Michael Kors Sexy Sunset perfume during the Sephora VIB sale but they were out of stock....thank goodness! What's a measly 20% compared to this deal?? LOL Thank you so much for saving me money....again!

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    1. Thank you so much for the kind words, Audrey (and for being a faithful reader)!! I am so grateful. :)

      I'm so glad you were able to get an even BETTER deal on the MK fragrance. I love it when that happens. Yay!!!

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  5. Thanks Got this one .. Am taking a leap on this one .. Have loved all the little recommendations u give so hoping to love this one too ! Could u plz list the rose dominant ones .. I absolutely love rose but lately haven't found any that aren't cloyingly sweet

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    1. Yay!!! I am hoping you love it as much as I do! Please do keep me posted, ok? Fingers crossed!

      As for my favorite rose fragrances, here are the ones I've been addicted to lately:

      Juliette Has a Gun Lady Vengeance (0.25 oz bottle for $28)
      http://bit.ly/2gkJY4B

      Tocca Isabel (0.68 oz bottle for $34)
      http://bit.ly/2gkIJlN

      Lush Rose Jam (limited edition body wash, back for the holidays again this year! The BEST rose body wash I have ever used.)

      https://www.lushusa.com/shower/shower-gels/rose-jam/9999906826.html

      Hope that helps! :)

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  6. Thank you G! I ordered it. I love the Yves Rocher Lily-of-the-Valley recommendation that you made quite some time ago. I am so very grateful for the hard work you do. It's as if you're on call for us 24/7!!

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    1. OMG, how are you liking the Yves Rocher LotV?? I LOVE that fragrance so much--I hope it's working well for you!

      And I am keeping my fingers crossed that you like the Michael Buble--it is so beautiful to me! Please keep me posted? And thanks so much for the kind words, girlie. xoxo

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  7. If you use code "CHANEL" at Macy's checkout you get 2 free samples with any beauty purchase! (:

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    1. Thank you so much!!! I will update my post! xoxo

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  8. You are such an enabler! I got the Michael Buble fragrance and a Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Rose. The lip balm earned me a sample of Clarins Facial Shaping Serum. I also got a fragrance sampler, and samples of Chanel N°5 and the LE LIFT Eye Concentrate. It's a good thing you mentioned the Plenti points. I had completely forgotten about them! I had enough to cover this order and use the leftover for the Black Friday sales.

    My grandmother wore Tea Rose and I always thought she smelled so feminine and like a lady. I just went through an Evelyn & Crabtree Body Lotion in Rosewater. The lotion itself is really moisturizing and the rose scent lingered for a few hours. It will a be repurchase next summer.

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    1. Lol I have been called an "evil enabler" many a time, and I'm totally OK with that! ;)

      I love Tea Rose--it's a classic and so nostalgic for me. A lovely soliflore.

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  9. I followed your recommendation on the Michael Buble perfume and you're right, it's amazing! It's so unique and different from the other zillion perfumes I own so thank you for the info!

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    1. Oh, you ordered it the first time around? Yay! Valerie I am thrilled that you ended up loving it as much as I do. You totally made my day! Thanks so much for taking the time to follow up and let me know! xo

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  10. With that recommendation, how in the world can I say No??? I just ordered it and look forward to many snuggles :-)

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  11. Thanks once again, G!!! Been looking for a new perfume. Heard By Invitation is similar to Decadence and I like that one. Used the Chanel promo code. Excited about those goodies too!

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  12. I bought this the last time you mentioned it and am so glad I did. After wearing it for 10 to 12 hours I will catch a scent that makes me wonder "What is that...so nice" and I remember it was this perfume and I am smelling the finishing notes, really wonderful!
    Thank you so much!

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  13. I ended up getting the Estee Lauded ANR serum and it came with 2 freebies SO that should last me a while. Really curious to see what other stuff other brands put out on Black Friday/ Cyber Monday

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  14. So do you think they may have the Michael Buble perfume on sale again for Black Friday? I missed it this time but I'm really interested in getting it! It sounds really nice.

    Also, thank you for all you do! This is my favorite blog! :)

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