Birthday Freebies!!

I haven't posted nearly enough about this, but the number one BEST thing you can do to spoil yourself on your birthday is to sign up for any and every birthday club that you can. Just do a couple a day throughout the year - I promise, your birthday month will feel a little like Christmas did when you were a kid.

Here's a handful that I've signed up for and can vouch that they work great:

Godiva - Receive a coupon for $10 off any purchase, no minimum. Valid all birthday month
       8 free truffles - this one made me VERY happy! You also get a free truffle EVERY month once you sign up

Victoria Secret - Receive a coupon for $10 off any purchase, no minimum. Valid all birthday month
       Again, worked perfect, no issues! I used a coupon for free product I received in the mail at the same time, and they did not even blink an eye - no problems with that, either

Sephora - Receive a birthday set, no purchase necessary. Valid all birthday month
       This year, it was two Nars lip pencils. Since I loooooove Nars, this might be my favorite gift so far

Bare Minerals - Receive a free full-size item, becomes active on your actual birthday
        I'll find out exclusions on Sunday! Last year, I received a fullsize lipgloss of my choice though :)

Ulta - Free deluxe makeup sample, $10 gift card if you are platinum
        Again, emailed on your actual birthday. Still, you can't beat $10 free! No exclusions apply.

Herlzberg Diamonds - free silver heart necklace, redeem anytime during birthday month
       Not going to lie, I was nervous to go into a pricey jewelry store and say "Give me my free thing," but they were super nice and wished me happy birthday!

Auntie Anne's - free pretzel of your choice
       You get this on the first of the month, and have all month to redeem. It loads to their app as well, which I personally like a lot. No fumbling with emails and printouts!

Panera - free pastry of your choice
       Mine just loaded to my My Panera card today - so 5 days before your birthday? You have 2 full months to redeem though!

Noodles & Co - free entrée / salad / soup of your choice
      I got this last year and I had no issues at all :)

Red Robin - Free burger, no purchase necessary
      Valid all birthday month

Ruby Tuesdays - Free burger, no purchase necessary
      Valid all birthday month

Dunkin Donuts - Free coffee!
      Valid all birthday month, this was the first one I went out and got, LOL. I love their coffee so much

Which Wich - Free 7" sandwich
      Valid 1 week before and 3 days after birthday

Krispy Kreme - Free coffee/soda and doughnut
      Valid 1 week before and 1 week after birthday

Moe's - Free entrée with drink purchase
      Valid 1 week before and 1 week after birthday

Sbarro - Free slice of pizza
      Valid 1 week before and 1 week after birthday

Honey Baked Ham - Free sandwich
      Valid 1 week before birthday until actual birthday

Marble slab - Free $5 (covers 1 medium ice cream)
      Valid 1 week before and 3 days after birthday

Jason's Deli- Free $5
      Valid 1 week before and 1 week after birthday
 McAlister's Deli - Free $5
      Valid 1 week before and 3 days after birthday

Baskin Robbins - Free scoop or soft serve
      Valid 1 week before and 3 days after birthday

Buffalo Wild Wings - Free snack size wings
      Valid 1 week before and 3 days after birthday

Steak and Shake- Free burger and fries
      Valid month of birthday

LOCAL TO KNOXVILLE:

Gigi's Cupcakes - free cupcake
        Valid all birthday month

Rita's Italian Ice - free Italian ice
        Valid all birthday month

Bailey's Sports Grill - free entrée
       Valid all birthday month

And these are just the ones that are valid for a while and don't require a purchase (or maybe just a drink) - there are even more that only work on your birthday and/or require you to do a BOGO deal. Have I missed out on any awesome ones you can think of? Definitely sign up wherever you can - it will make your birthday month feel crazy special!

Saks Fifth Avenue Bargain!

Today through August 31 (or when supplies run out), Saks Fifth Avenue is offering 4 deluxe samples with ANY Lancôme purchase, no minimum necessary. You'll receive a pore refining primer, a lip gloss, a mascara mini, and a face cream. It may be exciting to note that the face cream retails for $260 in it's full-size! Note: Eye patch is now OOS.

Since I love Lancôme, and I love freebies, I couldn't resist placing an order for a pencil sharpener. I needed a new one anyway - my Sephora one just about died on me last week.

Here are the details. Don't forget to also add promo code FREESHIP to get the shipping for free as well!

YOUR GIFT* FROM LANCÔMEABSOLUE L'EXTRAIT Receive a deluxe sample of Absolue L'Extrait* with any Lancôme purchase. Use code LANCOME89 at checkout.LIP LOVER Receive a sample of Lip Lover in framboise etoile* with any Lancôme purchase. Use code LANCOME92 at checkout.LA BASE PRO PORE ERASER Receive a sample of La Base Pro Pore Eraser with any Lancôme purchase. Use code LANCOME93 at checkout.DEFINICILS MASCARA Receive a deluxe sample of Definicils Mascara in black* with any Lancôme purchase. Use code LANCOME94 at checkout.ABSOLUE L'EXTRAIT ULTIMATE EYE PATCH Receive a deluxe sample of Absolue L'Extrait Ultimate Eye Patch* with any Lancôme skincare purchase. Use code LANCOME88 at checkout.While Supplies Last *LIMIT OF FIVE PROMO CODES PER ORDER. All offers valid at Saks.com through Monday, August 31, 2015 at 11:59pm(ET) or while supplies last. Enter promo code LANCOME89 for Absolue L'Extrait. Purchase must contain any Lancôme product. Enter promo code LANCOME92 for Lip Lover. Purchase must contain any Lancôme product. Enter promo code LANCOME93 for La Base Pro Pore Eraser. Purchase must contain any Lancôme product. Enter promo code LANCOME94 for Definicils Mascara. Purchase must contain any Lancôme product. Enter promo code LANCOME88 for Absolue L'Extrait Ultimate Eye Patch. Purchase must contain any Lancôme product. These purchases at Saks.com exclude shipping, taxes, gift-wrap. No adjustments to prior purchases. These offers are not transferable. Valid on shipments to US addresses only. Not valid on international shipments.

 

Beauty.com GWP - Stila Lip Glaze 8 piece set, free with $25 purchase

Talk about a great clickable!! There are a couple other free gifts on Beauty.com today, too, and this particular gift can be combined with either the $10 off $50 or the shoprunner free shipping discount.

I personally like Stila's lip glazes - they're not terribly sticky, and they have a very light, natural wash of color. This set sold for $42, so you're definitely getting your money worth.

Also: Beauty.com just put up their Nars fall collection - happy shopping!

Free GWP at Nordstrom for Hautelook members!!

If you're tempted, Macy's is doing a pretty big one-day sale today, and Nordstrom's always price matches. It would certainly be worth getting on the Nordstrom chat and price matching a few items, then adding the GWP and 3 samples!

Though I don't need a thing, I actually can't get over how cute these bags are :) Especially "You're like, really pretty." Gotta love Mean Girls!!!

Today only - Beauty Box 5 50% off Nails Inc!

Note: You need to spend $50 to get free shipping, but the free samples at Beauty Box 5 are insane - usually travel sizes of most items, and many are worth way more than shipping. It's usually pick 3-5 samples (3 today). I never mind paying shipping, because I'd have paid the $6 for the samples most times!! When they did 5x the samples, I loaded up on .5 ounce Purlisse sunscreen - getting 2.5 ounces for the cost of $6 shipping, LOL.

Origins FREE Fullsize Modern Friction Brightening Pads with $50 order!

Not a bad deal!! I love Origins, and I can highly recommend the charcoal masks and Modern Friction gentle microdermabrasion!

Target's $5 Beauty Box is up!

These sell out fast, so if you're interested, I'd recommend jumping on it. The cost is very low, and they're a lot of fun. It's $5 a box, and it comes with 5 items valued at $38.



Where to buy: Target Beauty Box
Cost: $5
Value: $38

This box comes with:

• Maybelline Color Elixir
• L’Oréal Infallible Pro-Spray & Set
• Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream
• SheaMoisture Superfruit Complex 10-in-1 System Shampoo
• TRESemme’ TRES Two Extra Hold Hairspray

Limited Edition Mother’s Day Box from GlossyBox!

Where to buy: Glossybox Website
Cost: $40
Value: $430

The Products:

• Vichy ProEven Daily Dark Spot Corrector
• Vince Camuto Bella Rollerball
• Fusion Beauty Lip Fusion InFATuation in Pucker Up
• Orogold 24K Bionic Complex Thermal Mask
• Laura Geller Inkcredible Gel Eyeliner Pencil in Brown Eyed Girl
• Bodyography Cream Eye Shadow in Shimmer

Is anyone picking this up? It looks like a great deal. I don't know that I need it, but I'm tempted, as my boyfriend likes dark spot correctors and I love Vichy - and that product costs more than the box alone. The lip fusion is pretty, and I know I'll use everything. I'm not sure I buy into Orogold, but I'm still pretty tempted!

Drugstore.com Gift with Purchase

Do you need to stock up on your every day essentials? Unlike Sephora or Neiman Marcus, Drugstore.com is your one-stop-shop for your, well, drugstore items. Stock up on anything from OPI to cottonballs and save money while having it shipped to you - win, win.

Now throw in an absolutely amazing looking $125 gift with purchase with any $75 order? Win, Win, Win!

Neiman Marcus Beauty Cue

If you're not already a Neiman Marcus beauty cue member, what are you waiting for? Each month, Neiman Marcus gives its' subscribers a free deluxe sample with ANY beauty purchase. Shipping is always free on beauty, too.

This month, we're offered THREE deluxe samples in honor of Mother's Day. As the self-proclaimed queen of sneaky, I'm always looking for the best possible deal - that's why I love gifts with any purchase. Your very best purchase is Laura Mercier if you can wear a Vanilla shade of foundation. You get a foundation sample free with any purchase. Just add the beauty cue and revel in your four free gifts.

Oh - and that mascara? It's fantastic. You can thank me later!

 

 

Deal of the day

I woke up this morning to a pretty amazing deal in my invoice - a free $109 Strivectin retinol treatment with ANY Strivectin purchase. This is actually the treatment I'm using right now, so having another fullsize backup for free was screaming my name.



Here are the details:

EXCLUSIVE EMAIL SUBSCRIBER OFFER

FREE Full Size Advanced Retinol Night Treatment with Any Purchase*
$109 Value

ALL THE POTENCY. NONE OF THE IRRITATION.
Works while you sleep to improve the appearance of wrinkles, firmness, skin tone, texture and radiance.

SHOP NOW

ENTER CODE ARNITEFS


I was able to purchase a $15 travel eye cream and get the free retinol treatment. You have to pay $6.50 in shipping if you make a small order, but trust me, this stuff is worth it! I'm noticing a huge improvement in everything from acne scarring to actual breakouts to fine lines. I'm still pretty young, so your mileage may vary - but the reviews are outstanding!

More Allure Freebies!

March 2
                                                                       

Win Jergens Instant Sun in Deep Bronze

This self-tanning mousse dries in a minute, doesn't streak or stink, and develops in four hours. The first 500 Allure readers to sign up at noon ET will win.

ENTER MARCH 2

March 3

 

Score Soap & Glory Pillow Plump in Nude in Town

We love this gloss for its pink-nude color alone; the plumping effect is a nice bonus. The first 500 Allure readers to sign up at noon ET will win.

ENTER MARCH 3

 

March 4

Win Rene Furterer Okara Radiance Enhancing Shampoo

This sulfate-free shampoo has amino acids to lock color in place longer. The first 500 Allure readers to sign up at noon ET will win.

ENTER MARCH 4

 

March 5

Score Revlon Gold Series Lighted Tweezer

The light inside the tweezer helps you find hairs; the slanted tips pluck them with ease. The first 500 Allure readers to sign up at noon ET will win.

ENTER MARCH 5                            

Beautybar.com Promo code - $25 off $100!

*Max. discount $25. Offer exp. 03/22/15. Additional restrictions may apply.

Beautybar.com is running a $25 off $100 promotion for anyone looking to stock up or just splurge a bit! Per usual, Sample Society items are not included in this promotion. Code is BBSPRING15 Beautybar.com is a great makeup and beauty site that carries loads of brands, from old favorites like Stila, Cargo, and Lorac to newer finds such as Kjaer Wies (awesome organic makeup!), Le Metier de Beaute, and Jane Iredale. There's something for everyone, honestly. They also have a handful of gift with purchases available now, and we all know stacking deals makes them more appealing! The clearance section isn't spectacular, and I did spy some great brands for 33-50% off, if that's appealing to you. You can't beat straight dollars off, honestly, so it's worth checking out if you're in need of a stock up.