Archive for November, 2013
Deborah Lippmann Sale at Gilt Including One of My Favorite Glitters
Time for an admission. For a while, I had a slight addiction to flash sale sites. Gilt being my Achilles heel. Though to be fair, I’ve used the heck out of everything I bought there. Heys luggage, Rebecca Minkoff bags, a Cuisinart Egg Cooker (don’t get me started on my love of that little gadget).
Look, I was raised by a woman who taught me the joy of an amazing sale so even though I’m on a no-buy at the moment, I had to cave when Deborah Lippmann appeared on Gilt today. Especially when I saw Ray of Light in some of the sets. It’s one I’ve been lemming for a while now.
You can’t beat the prices and if you don’t own one of my fave Lippmann glitters, Today Was A Fairytale, now is your chance. Not to mention the Mermaids and Staccato polishes among others. Some of the shades are selling out so if you want to get in on this, run, don’t walk to Gilt.com.
Disclosure: Referral links appear in this post. When you purchase through a referral link, and are new to Gilt, I receive shopping credit but no monetary compensation. For more info view my Disclosure Policy.
A new look for All Lacquered Up
Welcome to the all new All Lacquered Up. This site refresh has been a long time coming and so necessary. I didn’t want to make drastic changes, just some simple tweaks to make your experience better.
So what’s new?
First, my poor Gallery hadn’t been updated in eons due to technical issues but it’s FINALLY working again. Praise Jeebus! I’m in the process of adding my backlog of photos but have uploaded over 200 new images already. Images are arranged by color so you can see every blue nail polish I’ve ever photographed, in one place!
Second, I’ve made changes to the Navigation menu to help you find certain features or information easier. I’ve also made it easier to find my Social Media channels so we can connect on other platforms.
The biggest and most important change is something you’ll only notice if you view ALU on mobile or tablet devices. I don’t know about you but I’m glued to my phone and do a lot of my blog reading that way. Having a site that wasn’t mobile friendly was simply unacceptable to me. Now, no matter where you view ALU, the site will conform to your device.
Search – If you are looking for posts in a certain category, from a certain date or just want to search for a specific term, all of that is in one simple space on the right sidebar.
Finally, if you read something here that you like, I’ve made it easy for you to share it with your friends.
I really hope you like the new and improved All Lacquered Up and PLEASE report any technical issues you may experience so I can get them fixed right away. MWAH!!
Makeup Wars – The 5 Minute Face Challenge
My first year in college, I joined a sorority (Alpha Delta Pi). Living on an engineering floor comprised of 44 guys and 5 girls didn’t offer much in terms of socializing so going Greek made sense for me. One of the rules my sisters imparted on me upon receiving my first “letters” to wear… don’t wear them in public without AT LEAST mascara and lip gloss on your face.
It sounds silly but it’s something that has stuck with me throughout the years. Like the the mnemonic device, “Don’t leave home without your M.I.L.K. (money, ID, lipstick and keys),” it’s just good sense!
So when it comes to my 5 Minute Face, the focus is always lips and eyes. And considering that I’m usually running late and don’t have time for a full face of makeup, this is pretty much my everyday look.
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Zoya MatteVelvet Is BACK! See Swatches of the Returning Nail Polish Shades
With matte nails making a huge comeback this fall, it’s no surprise that Zoya is digging into their nail polish archives to resurrect the Zoya MatteVelvet lacquers. Four fan faves are going on pre-sale today, November 8th, at NOON with special pricing of $9 (reg. $10).
See which shades are making their triumphant return after the initial launch over four years ago!
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Top Ten Tuesday – Winter Skin Care for Hands & Feet
They say if you really want to gauge a woman’s age, look at her hands. Between sun exposure and lack of moisture, it’s one major area a lot of women neglect. Though hands are just as exposed to the elements as the face so, as the cold winter months quickly approach, it’s time to stock up on heavy duty lotions and potions to keep them in tip top shape.
That’s why, as the Top Ten Tuesday bloggers discuss winter skin savers, I’m focusing on the hands and feet. The skin in those areas takes a beating all year long but the dry air and intense temperatures of winter are especially ravaging. See which hand, nail and foot treatments made it into my Top Ten.
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