Hi Everyone!
This is my first post in over a year. Crazy! I am back with lots of tips to save money and have fun! :)
First thing's first. It is important to ask for samples. Don't be shy! Usually people working at the makeup counter are paid on commission. They want to sell to you. If letting you try their products ahead of time gets you hooked, it is time well spent. Places like Sephora and Dillards will give you a sample of practically anything in the store. Also, they will apply any makeup you would like to try and show you how to use it.
Be daring. Recently, I went to Dillards and I was feeling like a bold lip would be fun to try. I had no idea what shade would flatter me so I looked around at the young ladies working at the Clinique counter. Their lip color was beautiful! I walked up to one and complimented her on it. Immediately, she said "Would you like to try the color on to see it for yourself?" Yes!! And that was it. I got a free lip makeover and it looked great! I would have never bought a red lipstick before and that one makeup consultant changed my opinion by just spending a few minutes letting me try it out.
Next, I have a deals that I have been sitting on for a few months and now that school is out, finally have time to share it with you!
I have become infatuated with the "sample box" idea. MyGlam, Birchbox, Glossybox, Conscious Box, Julep Maven, you name it, and I have researched it. And by research, I mean watch YouTube videos about the companies. I did subscribe to MyGlam for six months but was unsatisfied with what they put in the bags each month. I just couldn't see spending $10 a month for crap. In May, I signed up to be a Julep Maven. The way their company is set up is wayyy better than MyGlam. It is a monthly box filled with mani/pedi goodies :) There are usually two nail polishes included and a few other bonus products to try from the company. The cost is $19.99 for each box you decide to purchase. (They also sometimes do Mystery boxes, which seem really fun! They are the regular price but a guaranteed to be worth more than $60!) If you can't afford a month of nail polish, you can skip and you will not lose your membership. I think that is just plain awesome! If you do have the money but do not particularly like the nail colors offered, you can gift the box to a lucky friend! There are always codes floating around to get your first box for just one PENNY. (Coincidentally, that is the code: PENNY.) If you would like to join the Julep Maven program click here.
Before I end this post, I will leave you with a great offer code I found.
~For 25% off a NYX round lipstick, enter the code MYGLAMKISS at checkout. This code makes the lipstick only $3!
~Andrea :)
