VMAN #14 | Fall 2009
Photographed by: Karl Lagerfeld
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Monday, November 30
Cyber Monday Beauty Deals!
I don't do "Black Friday", but savings on beauty products for "Cyber Monday" is a must! Check out some of the deals below:
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Bath & Body Works: Get 25% Off Your Entire Online Order Until 12.01.09! Enter Promo Code: CYBERMONDAY
Bliss: Get a full size super slough scrub (a $32 value) with every purchase at blissworld.com! Offer valid 11.30.09 only!
Bobbi Brown: 20% off all orders 11/30 to 12/2. Proceeds support Bobbi Brown’s $10,000 donation to Dress for Success as well.
Korres: Spend $35 or more and get a free Triple Treats Showergel Trio ($18 Value) Code TREATS. Spend $50 or more and get a free Jumbo Guava Body Butter ($ 29.50 Value) Code GUAVA. Spend $75+ or more and a free Wild Rose Regimen Kit ($39.50 Value) Code ROSE. $5 off all Regimen Kits, 30% off Materia Herba line, buy 1 get 1 shower gels/body milks & shampoo/conditioner.
L’Occitane: Shea Fantastique $39.96 ($86 value), free shipping on orders of $25 or more.
Lab Series: 25% off your entire order and free standard shipping with every purchase. 11/30 to 12/4.
Macy’s: Free Shipping with $75 purchase at Macy’s.com. Promo code: CYBER. Valid 11/29 to 11/30.
Origins: Get $10 off any order of $25 or more at Origins.com. Enter code TenOff09. Valid 11/30
Philosophy: Spend $75 and get a free gift valued at over $100! Free shipping with no minimum purchase required! There is no promo code required for this, it will be automatically applied to each order.
Shu Uemura: 7 deluxe samples on orders of $125 or more, plus free shipping and 20% off for those orders. Deluxe samples include mesh bag, mini-gloss, brightening cream, red:juvenus intense vitalizing concentrate, pleasure of Japanese bath — hinoki, cleansing beauty oil premium A/O, depsea water mist in chamomile, powder foundation. Use code WISHDELUXE09. Valid 11/30
Tarte: 40% off your entire order and get free shipping on $25+ purchases. Code CYBERMON9. Valid 11/30
The Body Shop: 20% Off All Orders & Choice of Free Product. Valid 11/30
Thank you Temptalia for the tip!
Saturday, November 28
What Does It Mean To Be Thankful? - A Beauty Perspective
I just wanted to personally encourage everyone to keep in mind the true meaning of Thanksgiving, which is being thankful. I wanted to take the time to impart some uplifting words to my ladies [and gentleman] out there struggling with the idea of being thankful, in regards to self.
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As women, we feel pressure from the media to look manufactured, instead of embracing our own unique identities and individuality, which comes in all colors, shapes and sizes. The media chooses to forcefeed imagery down our throats which is unrealistic in many cases, as most women don't fit the prototype of a woman in the media. For example: I remember how I used to complain about certain physical features I possess, and yearned for an alternative look. I used to think my eyes were ugly and alien-like because they are so big and wide-set, until I realized that my eyes are big, beautiful, dreamy, deep in color, and very mystifying.
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My point in sharing this with you is because beauty comes in ALL forms, as we are ALL different, and we need to embrace our unique beauty. If you feel as if you're a woman that doesn't meet the media's criteria of what's "acceptable", I urge you to take the time to learn yourself - inside / out. One can't truly feel beautiful until one understands self, seriously...self-love is everything. Secondly, take a moment to look at yourself in the mirror. I dare you to find one thing you love about yourself. [you can do it!] Take this discovery and run with it! ...figure out how you can enhance this beautiful attribute you've been given by God. Thirdly, I dare you to look in the mirror and find something about yourself you dislike. Ask yourself, "Why don't I like this?" - "What about this bothers me, and why?" Do a little self-analysis if you will. There can be no understanding of self without some introspection people. Nowadays, there are many cosmetic products that can help enhance anything! ....from brows and lashes, to eyes, to cheeks, to lips, to skin firmness, etc. Do some research and find products that work best for you, because they do exist. Lastly, and more importantly, I encourage you to find beauty in obscurity today, and pay someone a compliment with a smile!
Wednesday, November 25
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