Zara annual sale!

Seriously what is up with the last two days? I can already tell July is going to be amazing if this is just the start.

I don't have a nearby Zara in my area so I rely on browsing through their online store and admiring pieces worn on other bloggers. They are the same company as H&M but I hear with better quality so steeper prices. I've never bought anything from them until last night or was it this morning?

Zara holds a sale twice a year and that's it. Well it started 12 am this morning and already things are sold out.

Here's what I bought.

Stud + Blazer + Tweed = I die

 (Now $129)

My main goal this month was to find jeans. I'm hoping these work out. 

 (Now $25.99)

Here's what I have my eye on.

It's the white version of the black studded blazer.

(Now $99)

It just looks so soft and the perfect size for an over nighter.

 (Now $29.99)

What do you have your eye on? Have you tried anything from Zara?

Quick note: Zara offers free shipping and returns!

Huge Deal: H&M 75% off

Read at your credit card's peril. This is the only warning you get in this post.

I cashed in my check and decided to browse the mall since it's conveniently next to my bank (damn them!). I knew that H&M was having a sale but I didn't realize how massive it was. 75% off on most items! 

Here's some things I've tried on.

Cropped jeans with zippers at the bottom. 

(Org. $25 Now $10)

It's hard to find a decent pair of jeans especially since I'm short. 5'0 to be exact and these were the perfect length. The material was sturdy but still very soft. The only problem I had were the GIANT pockets in the back. It made my butt look saggy and that's a no go for me :[

"Baby got back!"

Now I've been eyeing this dress for awhile because it's so different. The material is this beautiful suede but it's breathable and lightweight. It hits perfectly above my knees. It's very simple but quite beautiful paired with different accessories. 

 Tan suede dress 

(Org. $24.95 Now $10)

They have this dress in two different colors and I decided on the blue one. It comes with a thin belt but I wanted to show you how it looked without it.

 Navy Blue suede dress 

(Org. $24.95 Now $10)

Then I tried on this black lace dress. I'm usually a size 4 at H&M but it just goes to show that you have to try the clothes on. The size I'm wearing is a size 8.

I'm going to tell you straight up, I don't care about numbers. Clothes are made inconsistently and materials fit differently against the body. There was a girl next door to my fitting room who was screaming at her mom because she refused to try on a size 4 when she's normally a size 2.

As long as you feel beautiful then nothing else matters. Well and that the clothes actually have to fit.

 Black Lace dress 

(Now $10)

It was loose at the bottom and sort of puffed up at the side. I decided to pass on this one but I did admire the sexy details of it.

I kept going back and forth on this chambray shirt. It was lightweight but wasn't flimsy and on sale for $10.

Chambray button up

 (Now $10)

 I passed on this one too. The length was just too horrendous.

My favorite purchase was this blazer. The camel color with light blue lining was prefect. The length of it hit right below my hip and the gold buttons made the fitted blazer look more refine.

Camel blazer 

(Org. $34.95 Now $20)

Overall the sale is pretty good and I tried my best to limit myself. I only but the suede dress and the blazer but I saved $30. 

Did you get anything from H&M?

75% off sale drugstore

Here's a list of what's on sale for 75% off at Rite Aid.

• Select Wet N Wild eye palettes 
• Ardell brow kits including the at home wax 
• Select Sally Hansen nail polishes and tools 
• Select Rimmel Lasting Finish Nail polishes 
• Prestige Lash Matrix mascaras 
• The Healing Garden 
• EcoTools bath and body 
• Giovanni bath and body 
• Select Calgon bath and body 
• Select Organix 
• Select Jason Naturals bath and body 
• Select Yes To skincare 
• Select Alba Botanica skin care 

Good coupon deals

• Schick Hydro Silk razor at CVS (sale for $10 with $4 extrabucks and $4 coupon = $2) 
• Simple skin care (sale for $2 off in store with $2 coupon and $1 off with Rite Aid reward video = $3) 

Did you find any good deals? Post them if you did :]

Huge Deals and Freebies!

You can not miss these. I swear this month is really looking up.

Missha is giving away a free week supply of The First Treatment Essence and their new spring collection is 25% off. And did you see the 2012 make up line? Perfect time to pick a couple of things up.

 

Lucky hosts a new deal everyday but I was blown away by this one today. 50% off Kathryn Amberleigh Snakeskin pumps with this promo code luckydaily4. They come in a sexy black, classy grey, and stunning nude. Who doesn't need a good pair of pumps?

 


Jewel Mint is giving a 60% discount ($18 off) with free shipping! The promo code is FAST60. Ladies I do have to admit I am quite smitten with this Avalon Collar.

 

Daily Candy always has a great deal going on but now they are giving you a $10 discount off of any deal over $25. I've been needing to get new glasses after my dog ate my old pair. Yes...he ate them... So I'm buying some new ones for only 40 bucks with Bon Look! Score!

 

More deals in the next post. And I also have to finish the wedding series but I really wanted to get this one up first :]

What are you ladies thinking about getting?

Huge Deal: Milani

Again I've never tried this brand before until now and I'm so surprised. Milani is marked down 75% off at CVS and I had to run out there last night just to check it out. I didn't want to go too crazy so I bought two HD Advance Concealers in light and medium honey and  the Mineral Compact in Nude Buff. 

So let me start off with the Mineral Compact which I am absolutely loving. It says that you can use this as a foundation for light to medium coverage or as a powder to set your make up. I used this after putting on my Bobbi Brown natural finish foundation and by the end of the day I didn't see any oil on my face. Amazing.

This isn't heavy, in fact it's very light weight and breathable for my skin. However I wouldn't use this as a full coverage foundation because it doesn't cover up all my imperfections which I'm okay with. I wanted to use it to keep my face from looking oily and it did just that.

As for the HD Advanced Concealer I'm iffy about it. I like the sleek design and yes it does resemble the YSL Touche Eclat but it doesn't do much concealing. It's more of a highlighter for me.

It says you have to click the button thing at the bottom and the concealer comes out but to be honest it took at least 5 minutes for me clicking for it to finally work. I used it under my eyes and it did make it look brighter but that's about it. I felt that the light was perfect but the medium honey did not like me. At all. 

Verdict: I am extremely pleased with the mineral compact and might have to stock up on more. I like the HD concealer as a highlighter but it doesn't wow me. Not sure if I would buy it again.

Milani mineral compact was $8.49 now $2.12

Milani HD concealer was $8.99 now $2.25

Huge Deal: Open Sky

Open Sky is basically a shopping site that listens to you. What are you most interested in and provide you different products from experts who know what they are talking about. I love the fact that half the stuff are things you never heard before. This is the perfect time to explore what they have to offer as they are having a 40%-75% off sale! Here are my top favorites.

Velvet Jacket by Willow & Clay

was $84 now $39

It's the perfect blazer or cardigan with an unexpected twist that just drapes beautifully.

Comet Ring by Lucky Star

was $60 now $24

If I had to choose one accessory to wear for the rest of my life it would be a statement ring. This would fit the bill quite nicely.

Fur Infinity and Funnel Scarves by 525 America

was $160 now $59

I've been loving the fur trend but I was scared to dive head in. This scarf is is practical, looks luxurious and fun!