Conscious Coupons!

In order to make your Tuesday just a little sweeter, check out the coupon codes below! :)

http://www.delias.com/ - DAHW25 - Free shipping on orders over $25.00, plus $25.00 Rising Star Dollars. JEANSFR - Free shipping and free returns on jeans.

http://www.maccosmetics.com/ - MACAO - Free shipping with any purchase.

http://www.victoriassecret.com/ - SHIPVS10 - Free shipping on orders over $100.00.

http://www.karmaloop.com/ - FREEPEEPS - Free shipping on orders over $25.00.

http://www.macys.com/ - REFRESH - Free shipping on orders over $150.00

Short & Sweet - It's all in the Pigment

MAC Pigments are one of my fav products to use as an eyeshadow. The colors are rich, beautiful, and stay put for hours. You can create some amazing looks with these pigments. If you have ever purchased one, you probably already know that they can be a bit pricey, even though they come with a TON of product. That being said, who ever goes through an entire pot? I sure haven't, and I use those pigments a lot! A budget-friendly alternative? Check out Makeup Geek's website, where you can buy samples of pigments for under $4.00! The samples may be small, but they still last you a long time. I have purchased several and I have yet to go through one completely! Go to www.makeupgeek.com and click on the far right tab that says "Store". You will find the pigment samples under the Makeup Samples tab. She also sells face powder and paintpot samples!

Go ahead, treat yourself to some fun, festive pigments and have a wonderful Fourth of July!

Quick Beauty Conscious Tip: Must-Have Mascara

Dior DiorShow Mascara is probably the highest rated mascara on the market, but it also comes with one of the most expensive price tags at $24-$28 a tube. Fear not my conscious beauties! I have found a similar product, with, get this, a price tag that is around a third of the price of DiorShow. The mascara I adore is Loreal Voluminous Volume Building Mascara. Now, you may be asking yourself, is Miss Beautyful really an expert on mascara? And to that I must reply, YES! Well, ok, maybe an expert in my own head :) But let me tell you, I have tried many a mascara in my day, trying to find the perfect concoction that keeps my lashes curled, doesn't flake, extends and plumps my lashes, all while remaining water-proof (big baby remember?). I was using DiorShow for awhile, until I realized how much I was shelling out for a tube of that stuff, and every six months at that! Loreal Voluminous has everything DiorShow has, and, dare I say it, I like it even better. Tis true. DiorShow flaked and gathered under my eyes, causing me to look like one of those rabid raccoons in Central Park.

For $7.50 a tube, you really can't go wrong with Loreal Voluminous. click here for a $1.00 off coupon and try for yourself. You won't be disappointed!

Why Buy Two When You Can Have The Whole Palette?

The Perfect Palette

I will be honest, I am a MAC girl at heart. I love everything about MAC, I even love just going to the MAC counter. But, sigh, MAC can get pricey for a beauty on a budget. Luckily, I have a conscious alternative to pricey eyeshadows! The first brand I love is a palette by Coastal Scents, http://www.coastalscents.com/. On their site you will find a variety of amazing palettes filled with dozens of beautyful colors, for only, brace yourself..........$25.00! I know! I couldn't believe it myself when I first heard of these palettes. But, of course, I had to try them and once I did I became a believer! The palettes have every color you can imagine, and the pigments are comparable to MAC eyeshadows. I personally own the following palettes:




The first one is called the 88 Piece Makeup Palette. 88 awesome colors, from gold to green to hot pink.

This second palette is called the 88 Piece Warm Palette and it comes with every color imaginable for the perfect smokey eye. Do I want to go with a subtle brown smokey eye or a sultry black smokey eye? Hmmm, decisions decisions, but at least the one decision you won't have to make is to either eat or buy a new set of eyeshadows!

Another great, beauty conscious palette line comes from Bitch Slap! Cosmetics. Ok, maybe not the most modest of makeup companies (and I would highly suggest not shopping on their site while at work). You can choose from many beautyful palette combinations, or you can mix and match your own into a self-designed palette. I especially love the names of some of their palettes, like the Devious Bitch palette below:

Check them out at http://www.bitchslap-cosmetics.com/. And if you absolutely MUST look at this site while at work, at least turn the volume down. ;)

A Beautyful Conscious Look I Am Loving Today!

This Bohemian style dress from Alloy is adorably fun, flirty, and of course, it comes with a conscious price tag at only $36.90.

http://store.alloy.com/item.do?categoryID=2101&itemID=51362&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter

Add these sandals by Soda, only $26.97 from Shiek Shoes, with this dress, and you have the perfect Summer outfit, for under $75.00. Who wouldn't want that?!http://www.shiekhshoes.com/store/p-31887-soda-either-s.aspx

If Katherine Heigl Loves It, Would You Buy It?

Let me think about that one for a...Hell yes I would! And I did! I came across an article in Glamour Magazine recently in which Katherine Heigl mentioned that she loves the Arcona Tea Tree Mask, and that since using it she never breaks out and doesn't need facials (since she has no time anyways). I figured, hey, if Katherine uses this stuff and raves about it, I need to try it myself! Luckily, I discovered that this mask is only $30.00! Good news for a conscious beauty, right? I have been using this mask 2-3 times a week and I am a believer! My skin has cleared up significantly and I love the fact that the ingredients in this mask are natural, which is very important to me. You can find this mask, along with several other beauty-enhancing skin care products at: http://www.arcona.com. I mean, come on, if Katherine Heigl uses it, why wouldn't you?! ;)

Going Au Natu-Really?

Sometimes the best products can be found in your very own kitchen. One of the most amazing beauty products I have discovered in my pantry is a good ole bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This is the hands down best eye makeup remover I have ever used. It takes off any and all eye makeup, including waterproof (because I admit, I am a big baby and can cry at the drop of a hat), and leaves your skin hydrated and soft. No need to spend big bucks on an eye makeup remover, when you have a natural, budget-friendly bottle of EVOO sittin' on a shelf!

In need of a facial scrub that won't burn a hole into your Kate Spade wallet? Grab a lemon, a little bit of sugar, and some cotton pads! Lemon juice and sugar make a great, natural scrub. Take a cotton pad, moisten it with the juice of a lemon, sprinkle some sugar on top, and scrub all over a clean face. This scrub not only clears your pores and helps acne issues, it can also help to lighten any dark spots on your face.

Who says you need to spend a fortune at the beauty counter?? I bet you have a few amazing products in your kitchen, just waitin' to be used!