I am getting back into this blogging thing just in time for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. How is that? Well just fo you, here are the "Beauty Exclusives" that are released just at Nordstroms, either online or in store. Most are available in stores, but there are some that I admit I have never seen in stores. There are a lot more exclusives that I'm not mentioning here, so head to this site to check them all out. Everything is available for preorder now (and has been, sorry!) but it starts tomorrow, so I'd head tho a Nordstrom's quickly if you have any intention of picking up some stuff. I'll note which ones I think are more likely to sell out, if not sold out already.
MAC Look in a Box: Three looks titled Seductress, Sun Siren, and Sweet Tease. These are good for those who need an introduction to makeup. Each look includes 2 eyeshadows, a lipstick/lipgloss, a powder and brush, and a mascara. All the items are permanent and would have a total retail value of about $100. For Nordstrom's, it's $59.50. I think these will sell out, especially Sun Siren. If you don't have the eyeshadow Shroom or if you want to get a Dazzleglass, Sun Siren would be a good kit.
Graphic Gardens eyeshadow palettes. Fresh Cut (L) and Graphic Gardens (R), $35 each.
MAC Lip Bags. Those bags are really, really tiny - probably would hold about 4 lipsticks. Just saying...I was like, why so small? But it's a group of prodcuts valued at $57 for $35. Very neutral and probalby one I will be skipping, but that's just me.
The two brush sets, 5 brushes each, for $49.50. For the novice/intermediate user, these brush sets are a quick way to start building a brush collection, but if you really want to build a collection that will last a long time, the quality of these special edition brush sets is usually a little lower than those in the regular collection. The good thing about these brushes is they generally have shorter handles, so they're great for traveling. The bags are cute and graphic. Actually I think all these MAC sets are likely to sell out, even if I won't be buying.
Bobbi Brown "Must Have" Set. Wow - there's a lot of product here for $75. A lip palette with 7 lip shades, the gel eyeliner (fabulous!) in Espresso, plus the brush, a mascara, and a two pan eyeshadow (can be replaced with new shadows when it's empty). It's a $122 value if purchased separately, so if you love Bobbi Brown's neutrals, this is a great kit. The gel eyeliners are great - I gave the one I had to my sister and have been looking for another one. Hmm...better hurry, this well probably sell out.
Oh Chanel how I love you. $45 for this palette of 2 shadows and 4 lip products. The 2 green shadows are at the bottom are just lovely and are reminiscent of the nail polish I heard Chanel is releasing this fall. A typical Chanel quad of shadows is in the $60+ range, plus with lipsticks in the $25 range, I think this is quite a bargain for Chanel. Not cheap, but reasonable for Chanel. Will.Sell.Out.
If you're a fan of the Chanel No. 5 scent, you may want to pick up this bath oil. I like the three colors, but personally find the scent too flowery for my liking. $75.
Dior "Jazz Club" Eye Palette. $65 for six shadows in a nice palette. The purples, pinks, and grays would combine to create a nice range of looks ranging from the dramatic to the neutral.
Lippmann Collection of nail polishes. $35 for 3 nail polishes is a little steep, but these polishes are gorgeous. Ruby Red Slippers, Funky Chunky (sequined sheer black glitter) and Superstar (copper-flecked fugde glitter) are amazing looking and are one item I haven't seen in stores.
Lancome "Declaring Indigo" Brush Set. Four brushes for $52. While more expensive than the MAC brush sets, i love the cobalt blue bag and blue detail on the brushes. A pre-cursor to the indigo nail polish Lancome is coming out with later. Yup. I'm excited about the fall nail polishes. That's another post =).
Smashbox "After Hours" collection. I'm a little perplexed by Smashbox's identity; I'm not sure if they're supposed to be a fun color young lady or a sulty, smoking evning mistress. With this collection, I'm leaning toward the latter. $59.
Nars "Modern Love" Palette. These are 6 eyeshadows that are part of the permanent collection, but as one of the two shades in a duo. A nice way to get your $55. People love Nars though, and so I suspect it will sell out.
Ahh Clairsonic. I want one, but even a $225 special package isn't enough. You get the Clarisonic, some trial sizes of cleansers and an 2 extra brush heads (one sensitive, one normal). The Clairsonic won't sell out, but I'm sure this package is limited to just the anniversary sale. A regular Clairsonic is $195, plus the $25 brush head
La Mer "The Signature Collection" Have you heard of Creme de La Mer? The creme that costs over $100 an ounce? Well add a lifting serum for face and for eye and you're at $300. But for a limited time, this is only $240. Fans of La Mer, hurry! The rest of us? Get back to me when the economy picks up.
Ahh Clinique, a little more wallet friendly. This "Best of Clinique" set is only $45 and gets you 6products. Youth Surge w/ SPF 15; All About Eyes; Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser; Almost Lipstick in Black Honey; Cream Shaper for Eyes; High Impact Curling Mscara.
And no picture necessary, but get a value sized (6.7 oz) bottle of the ubiquitous Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion or Gel for $35.
Juice Beauty "Organics to Glow" set. 3 Lip Moisturizers, 2 facial moisturizers, a hydrating mist, and a green apple full strength peel. Only $29.
Okay like I said, there are lots of other Beauty Exclusives, so head online or to Nordstrom stores tomorrow. Oh, the rest of Nordstroms will probably have specials too.