Ulta, Papaya, Wetseal, JC Penney & Jessie Steele Haul: There's No Friday Like Black Friday!

Happy Friday everyone! Like I said, I was planning on going to go shopping today! Forget going to stores at dawn and fighting over a flat screen tv. Nobody got time for that.
My first stop was at Ulta where I was planning to pick up the little OPI trios (2 for $12!). I also wanted to pick up the Lorac Vintage Vixen palette but I couldn't find it anywhere. Probably for the best. The last thing I need is more eyeshadows.

These were the two that I got. I wanted the purple one but they didn't seem to have any. 

Their regular price is $9.95 so I saved about $8 when I bought them on Black Friday. I don't know if they have them in stock after today but if they do, I highly recommend them. 

OPI Be Bold. Be Dramatic 3pc Mini Set $9.95 $6.00

OPI In the Pink 3pc Mini Set $9.95 $6.00

After Ulta I went to the mall in need of some winter clothes for myself, primarily some boots and skater skirts.

It's was hard so find boots that were $20 and fashionable. I got these at Papaya where they had a 20% off sale. It's hard to tell from the photo but they are a dark brown. They are a little slouchy and they are knee highs. These will look great with the boot toppers I bought a while ago. I found a link here so you can see it better: http://www.papayaclothing.com/p/search/winter-essential-long-flat-boots1?color_id=249&size_id=11

Papaya Boots: Brown $24.99 $19.99

Like I said, I wanted to buy skater skirts so I went to Wetseal where they were having a buy one get one free deal. They are a cotton-y jersey material. I would have liked a more flow, silky material but I can't argue with the price. The one on the left looks red but it is more of a burgundy/maroon color. Also, I almost always buy smalls but for this one I could barely fit in a small so I had to get a size up. 

Solid Ponte Skater: Burgundy M $14.90 $7.45

Solid Ponte Skater: Black M $14.90 $7.45

If you don't know this about me, I have a major weakness for scarves. I walked past scarves all day at every store I went to. But as I was walking past JC Penney to get out of the mall these caught my eye.  JC Penney had solid and floral pashmina scarves for $5 that were originally $20! That's just not fair. So of course I had to buy them. I resisted the temptation to buy more. They had similar floral patterns but with white, blue, orange etc. I got the purple and black because they looked the most versatile. Sidenote: this was the only store where I had to wait in an extremely long line. 

Bloomsbury Floral Pashmina Scarf $20.00 $4.99

Falling Flower Pashmina Scarf $20.00 $4.99

And of course Black Friday wouldn't be complete without an online purchase. I bought this apron from Jessie Steele who has AMAZING aprons! Perfect for a mom, aunt, grandma, girlfriend who loves to cook.  This was originally $33 but I had a 30% off coupon which I will put here: JSFRIDAY30
If you want to take advantage of this amazing deal, act fast because it is only valid for Friday! If you get more than $50 then shipping is free.
Jessie Steele Venice Toile Viola Apron $33.00 $23.10 (plus $6.50 shipping)

Overall Total (with sales tax): $91.03
Overall Saved: $67.72 43% saved

I gotta say, it's been a good day!
xx

Also, three consecutive posts! You're welcome.

LORAC Royal Collection Lip Lustre Creme Collection REVIEW

When I saw LORAC's new Royal Collection my first instinct was to buy everything. From the packaging to the naming, I love the overall Royal Theme. I already had their sweet temptations 4 quad eyeshadow set so I didn't buy their Royal Eyeshadow Collection even though I really wanted to. I decided to stock up on some lip products. I don't wear lip gloss too much since I'm in college and I tend to tone down my makeup but I couldn't resist the opportunity to expand my collection. I don't have any non-drugstore lip products and for $25 for 6 (about $4.16/each) full size lip glosses I couldn't say no. This set is an Ulta Exclusive. The cashier even complimented it and the one next to her said that she had bought the set too. This would make a great Christmas gift for someone. Or if you want to keep a couple and give some away as stocking stuffers, that would be good too. I plan to go back during Black Friday to see what else I can get.

I know the packaging has nothing to do with the quality of the product but I will say that Lorac's packaging is amazing. The gold tops of the glosses add a chic look. The box it came in has gold detailing and the maroon part is actually a fuzzy felt. If you buy the 4 quad eyeshadow collection, the packaging is also felt.

I will retype the description on the back:
LORAC rules this season with The Royal Lip Lustre Creme Collection. Give your lips the Royal treatment with our luxuriously creamy and delightfully smooth Lip Glosses that are loaded with antioxidants of Acai Berry, Pomegranate, Grape Seed and Vitamins A, C & E to protect and soothe your luscious, regal pout. This Royal family of Lip Lustre Cremes comes complete with 6 magnificent, high-shine shades that are fit for a Queen. Own the throne with The Royal Lip Lustre Creme Collection.

From left to right:
TIARA (Nude)
CROWN JEWEL (Cherry Red)
DEBUTANTE (Exclusive Warm Pink)
YOUR HIGHNESS (Hot Pink)
ENGLISH ROSE (Exclusive Pale Pink)
MAJESTIC (Exclusive Mauve)

The names are on the bottom so you know which is which. All the glosses are matte and not sticky at all. The nude one has a hint of shimmer but it is not very obvious. My favorites in this set are Tiara and Majestic. I haven't tried all the colors but from the swatches I would say that the pinks in the middle were not as opaque as the others. Overall I am in love with this set. There is a very diverse set of colors that will complement any look. For the price of a drugstore lip gloss and quality of a high end product you can't go wrong.

xx