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With the Rescue Beauty Lounge 50% Off Sale looming in the near future, I’ve been receiving quite a few requests inquiring about my favorite RBL nail polishes. If it isn’t completely evident, I’m beyond smitten with RBL and the owner Ji Baek.  After chatting with her for the past couple years I’m honored to call her a friend.  Though for the sake of this blog,  regardless of my personal feelings, I’m completely unbiased when it comes to Ji’s polish. Hands down RBL has one of the best formulas I’ve ever encountered.  The cremes are near impossible to beat.  I’m sure most fanatics would agree that, in spite of the price, RBLs are worth the investment.  That’s why this sale is such a big deal to the nail community.  A chance to stock up on RBL for half price is like the 4th of July, Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve (my favorite holidays) all rolled into one. So which RBL nail polishes made the ALU Top 5?  Read on to find out.

So to avoid being the world’s most egotistical jackhole I left my own color, Mismas, off the list. I love and adore it for many reasons and I’ve waxed poetic about them in the past so there’s no reason to beat that horse. If you love purples, do it, but I’m not going to shove it down your throat. Also I left the Tudor polishes off my list since they aren’t included in the sale. They’re all fantastic but it sure makes choosing a Top 5 easier by leaving them off.

ALU’s Top 5 RBL polishes (in no particular order)

Recycle – This forest creme dream is the main reason I fell down the RBL rabbit hole. It was the first RBL I ever bought, purchased as part of a group order with some Makeup Alley friends. Say what you will about the beauty of NARS Zulu or the Nfu Oh greens but this one outshines them all. Highly pigmented, glossy perfection, Recycle is the ultimate green creme.

Dead Calm – I had a mani/pedi with this polish the first time I met Ji at RBL. I scanned the lounge’s wall of color for only a few seconds before this shade jumped out at me.  Let me be clear, I NEVER match my tips & toes but Dead Calm just spoke to me. I wasn’t really familiar with Dead Calm before seeing it in person and I just died over the navy blue creme.  I was so happy Ji sent it home with me.

Black Russian – Way before China Glaze Lubu Heels and Piggy Polish Midnight Fireflies there was Black Russian (previously known as ReVamp). This is the original black with red glitter and it still stands out as the best. It’s much more pigmented than the discontinued Piggy Polish and, unlike Lubu, Black Russian doesn’t dry gritty.

Under The Stars was my first RBL and it was gift to boot. I saw a swatch of it on the MUA nail board and instantly fell in lust. I felt like the luckiest girl in the world when my nail board Secret Santa dropped this beauty in my lap.  The navy based sparkler is similar to Black Russian in that it’s got the same lit-from-within glitter floating throughout.  I remember wearing this on my toes for the holiday season a few years back and not wanting to take it off in spite of my nail growth.  Foul but true.

Concrete Jungle – Finally, how could I leave off one of the grays that made RBL a name on the nail board?  Back before the onslaught of gray polishes, the nail community was mixing their own due to a lack of options.  Then came the discovery of RBL Concrete Jungle & Stormy (CJ’s darker green-based sibling).  I believe it was TobyWoo who brought those gems to the community and so the lemmings were born.  Her perfect nails could make me consider buying a sheer but the RBL grays are definitely worthy.  Being that Ji has said that she won’t be ordering more CJ & Stormy when the stock runs dry, this will probably be your last chance to scoop up this baby.  At 50% off, can you really pass it by?

The Rescue Beauty Lounge 50% Off Sale will commence on Monday, November 1st, 2010 from 11am – 4pm EST and according to the RBL Facebook page the sale will include body products but not tools.  The only way to access the sale is by signing up for the RBL email list so if you aren’t on it, get to it!!

Things to remember: Do not fill your cart prior to the sale as they will be clearing all carts to ensure a proper inventory count.  Sale orders will take between 10-15 days to receive.  There is no free shipping during the sale.

I hope my list helped with your purchase decisions.  I’d love to know what you end up getting from the sale.  If you’re contemplating the body products at all I can’t say enough about the Citrus Vert scent.  It’s fantastic!!

Personally, I’m still narrowing down my list though oddly enough I’ll be in NYC the day of the sale making an order for myself and a friend on my smartphone.  I’m heavily debating Glamourpuss even though I’m not a red girl.  Again, I think it’s Steff from Short N Chic’s influence.  Anyone own it and have a strong opinion either way?  I’m also thinking about completing the Pre-Fall ’08, Marc Jacobs inspired, Spongebob collection since I don’t have Starfish-Patrick.

Disclosure: With the exception of Dead Calm, all the RBL polishes featured in this post were purchased by me or given to me as a gift. For more info, view my Disclosure Policy.

Prepare your wallets Fanatics.  Ji Baek from Rescue Beauty Lounge is hosting another 50% Off Sale for her loyal fans.

What? 50% off RBL nail polishes.  The Real Housewives of the Tudor Dynasty are NOT part of the sale.

When? November 1st, 2010. 11am-4pm EST

Who? The sale is open to newsletter subscribers only so make sure you sign up for the RBL email list.

A few FYIs as stated on RBL’s Facebook page:
No free shipping.  Orders will take 10-15 days.  This will likely be the last sale of this kind. Also, do not fill your shopping cart prior to the sale as it will mess up the inventory.

Ji pushed up the date of the sale this year to accommodate for the holidays but remember, this is a small company hand packing each order so please be patient after the sale is over.  I can’t even imagine the number of orders that will be placed and how much time it will take to ship them all out.

That being said, happy shopping!!  Which colors do you plan to buy?  Will there be a lot of gifts bought during the sale? If you need some inspiration be sure to check out my past Rescue Beauty reviews.

If you’ve been wanting to try Deborah Lippmann polishes but your budget has kept you from taking the plunge, today is your day. Deborah Lippmann products will be on Gilt.com today starting at NOON EST. The deals on Gilt are usually pretty good so here’s your chance to snatch up some Lippmann shades for less than retail.

If you aren’t familiar with Gilt, it’s a sample sale site similar to Hautelook, Rue La La, Ideeli, etc. Every day they list new sales that run for a limited time.  It’s designer goods at a discount and it’s pretty addictive but some of the sales are so fabulous.  I got the cutest gray leather Betsey Johnson bag during a Bag Borrow or Steal Private Event sale and I’ve been carrying it nonstop.

If you end up shopping the sale, let me know what you bought.  I’m hoping they have her Steppin Out foot creme since it looks like it’s been discontinued and the boyfriend used up my whole tub.  That’s what I get for sharing with him!

Disclosure: The links in this post are referral links. If you sign up for Gilt or any sample sale site and make a purchase I will receive a small commission for the referral just like any other member. For more info view my Disclosure Policy.

Happy Friday Fanatics!  What do you say we kick off the weekend with a little discount just for fans of ALU!

The ladies behind Ginger + Liz want you to experience two of their fave nail colors, Hold The Drama and Reality Check and they’re offering $2 OFF those two polishes from now through 8 a.m. Tuesday March 30th.  Use code ALUFans at checkout to receive your discount.

Hold The Drama
Hold The Drama is a blackened eggplant purple shade that is like no other! Kind of like a stormy sky at sundown, this deep dark purple hue is simply beautiful and a great alternative to the bluish black staple shades. Hold The Drama transcends the styles appealing to the Classic, Boho, Rocker, and Prepster.

Reality Check
Reality Check is coral with tangerine highlights. This is a great shade for the fashionista that loves colour but sways from extreme brights. Her look is always fresh but sometimes unexpected. Everyone needs a Reality Check from time to time.

While you’re shopping the G+L site, be sure to check out Gimme More their limited edition shocking neon pink. Liz tells me they’re running low on supply and this color won’t be restocked so if you want some Gimme More in your lifestyle, you better hop to it!

Gimme More
A must have electric neon pink very rich in pigment that adds an optimistic punch to any neutral or dark palette. There are few shades out there that peak the interest of both the Girly girl and Glam Rocker and this is one of them! Gimme More will make them well, want more!

One last thing, G+L have switched their shipping method to FedEX which will make tracking more reliable. Happy Shopping!

Thanks to Fanatic Nicole, I have a fab offer to share with you.  Lifebooker, the online resource for all your health and beauty appointment needs, has an offshoot site Lifebooker Loot that is a lot like Groupon.  They offer exclusive deals for a short period of time on beauty and health services.

Today’s Lifebooker Loot is for a Minx Manicure at Vada Spa in the West Village for only $28 (including tax).  The deal ends February 10th at Midnight EST so if you’ve been dying to try Minx, here’s your chance.

ps. Boo to whoever stole my Minx pic and Katy Perry’s to promote the deal!

It’s beginning to look a lot like…. Well you know how the song goes.  I’m honestly not in the holiday spirit this year.  2009 kinda sucked but the email I just received from Rescue Beauty Lounge perked me up.  I wanted to make sure I had Ji’s permission before sharing this with you so here it goes…

RESCUE BEAUTY LOUNGE IS HAVING A 50% OFF SALE!!!!

No, I didn’t stutter. For 5 hours only on December 15th, every RBL polish is on sale. Woo MFing Hoo! Get your trigger fingers ready Fanatics and start plotting your cart.  Use code VIP 5 HOUR at checkout!  The sale lasts from Noon to 5PM EST.

You’re welcome!! So what do you think you’ll get? Not to brag but Mismas makes a great stocking stuffer and according to my friend Steph, it’s a fab color for an appendectomy. She had it on when she went for emergency surgery over the weekend.  Feel better Steph!  Check out all my RBL Swatches for more ideas.

How many of you are Black Friday shoppers?  Do you get up at the crack of dawn to stake out the best deals?  Have you been known to sit outside a Best Buy or Circuit City all night to wait for a laptop or flat screen? (I have, TWICE!)  Well this year Fanatics you can score an amazing Black Friday deal from the comfort of home in your snuggly pajamas.

Zoya is hosting their first ever GREEN FRIDAY.  Green polish lovers will rejoice over this deal.  With your purchase of $20 or more on Zoya.com you will receive SIX FREE GREEN POLISHES. You get Zoya Tangy, Envy, Midori, Irene, Suvi & Veruschka FREE by using the code GREENFRIDAY at checkout.

Code will activate on Thanksgiving (11/26/09) at 5 PM (EST) and expire on Friday (11/27/09) at 5 PM (EST)

Hey Fanatics! Have I got news for you. The butter LONDON sale on The Fairest starts TODAY! Whether you’re new to the brand or a long time fan, now is the time to stock up on their amazing line of polishes and treatments. All items are 50% OFF!!

If you’re unsure what to buy, head over to the Who’s The Fairest? blog and read about my favorite butter LONDON products. The sale only lasts 3 DAYS so get to shopping and then come tell us what you hauled.

Peace, Love & Polish, Michelle

Hey Fanatics! I just wanted to give you a heads up regarding a couple promotions going on.

First up, Zoya wants to hit 5,000 Twitter followers by August 3rd (Monday). If they do, they will reveal a special Tweet Buy code for all their followers. Use the code on August 4th or 5th to receive 3 FREE polishes (Ali, America and Paz), no additional purchase necessary. CLICK HERE to follow them.
Next, Lancome Boutiques are offering a 20% Friends and Family discount. So all of you that live near a Lancome Boutique, print off this image and take it with you to indulge in some discounted Lancome goodness. Perhaps my pics of Declaring Indigo shade Indigo Paris will tempt you.

Finally, tomorrow the last day to enter my Sally Hansen HD Hi-Definition Giveaway. CLICK HERE to enter.