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Thankfully, you won’t have to drive out and fight the crowds at your  local Apple store because the shopping event will be through the Apple Online Store. On the morning of November 27th, fire up your browser window and check out the hot deals on the Apple store website.

According to the tease, there are iPods, iPhones and other Mac gift ideas and treats to be had. Best of all, every order ships free! So if you’ve been wanting to replace your old iPod or give one as a gift, this is an opportune time to get one!

And I’m sure those smart folks at Apple are ready for the ridiculous traffic their website is going to receive come Friday, they’re Apple after all.

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One Day Shopping Event at Apple!

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There are seven MAC holiday collections to choose from and there are a myriad of colours, items and pretty packaging to boot!

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Magic, Mirth and Mischief collection includes 6 mineralized eye shadow duos, 2 soft sparkle eye liners, mascara, 4 lipstick shades, 3 cremesheen gloss shades, 3 dazzle glass shades, 2 blushes and 2 nail polishes

Lip, Eye and Face Kits include 2 lip palettes, 4 eye shadow palettes and 2 face palettes

MAC Exclusives collection includes 2 sets of mineralized goodness

Lip and Eye Bags includes 3 lip kits with lipstick, gloss and liner and 2 eye kits with a pigment, fluid liner, liner brush and a mini mascara

Brush Bags have 1 short handled brush kit for eyes, 2 different combination brush kits the face and eyes.

Miracles Can Happen Viva Glam kits feature three of the Viva Glam lipstick shades

Kids Helping Kids are a set of unique holiday cards and gift tags created by kids. By purchasing this kit you’re helping out the foundation.

You don’t need a coupon code for this free shipping promotion but you do need to purchase your next make up haul between now Oct 17th through Oct 24th. Oh and all of these collections are limited edition so do get them before they’re all out of stock!

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Free Shipping on MAC Holiday Collections

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MAC Look in a Box Sweet Tease ($59.50)
MAC’s Sweet Tease collection includes five products that will give her a lovely neutral sexy look.

The kit contains:
Shell Pearl Beauty Powder
Mulch Eye shadow
Gleam Eye shadow
Love Nectar Lustreglass
Zoom Lash (sample size)
181SE Buffer Brush

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Bobbi Brown Must Have  Set ($75)
A limited edition set that features Bobbi Brown’s best selling lip and eye products. Each shade is universally flattering and can be combined to give her looks that will go from day to night.

The kit contains:
Lip brush
Seven lip shades (Italian Rose Creamy Lip Color, Nude Pink Lip Color, Heather Buff Creamy Lip Color, Uber Pink Creamy Lip Color, Baby Peach Metallic Creamy Lip Color, Dusk Metallic Lip Color and Kir Metallic Lip Color), Two-pan eyeshadow palette (Nude Beach Metallic Eye Shadow and Hot Stone Eye Shadow)
Full-size Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner (Espresso Ink)
Mini black Everything Mascara
Mini dual-ended eyeshadow/ultra-fine eyeliner brush.

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Smashbox After Hours Beauty Collection ($59)
Make getting ready for a night out easy with this beauty collection from Smashbox. It has everything she needs for her eyes, lips and cheeks all in one cute little clutch!

The kit includes:
Cream Eyeliner Palette in After Hours
Eyeshadow Quad in VIP
Lash DNA in Jet Black
Lip Enhancing Gloss in Velvet Rope
Baked Blush and Loose Shimmer in Candlelit
Travel Definer Brush
Precision Liner Brush

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Trish McEvoy Simplicity The Power of Makeup Planner ($75)
This is a great set for someone who loves to have everything organized and at her fingertips. This Trish McEvoy set is universally flattering and allows her to create looks for day and evening.

The kit includes:
Simply Glamorous Lip Gloss
Nude Shimmer Pressed Powder
Matte Bronzer Light
Natural Blush
Shell Eyeshadow
White Peach Glaze Eyeshadow
Mocha Eyeshadow
Lava Definer
Deluxe travel-size Bare Eye Base Essentials
Deluxe travel-size Deep Nude lip liner

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Laura Mercier Renaissance Collection ($65)
Give her a beauty kit that will give her a classic, romantic look.

The kit includes:
Deluxe Flawless Skin Day Creme SPF 15 (0.17 oz.)
Full-size Undercover Pot UC-3 (0.2 oz.)
Full-size Pink Champagne Lip Glacé (0.16 oz.)
Renaissance Eye Color Duo (0.09 oz.)
Mini Black Thickening and Building Mascara (0.03 oz.)
Double-ended Secret Camouflage Powder Brush
Mini velour puff

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Lancome Beauty Essentials Set ($95)
She’ll be able to make her eyes stand out with this beauty essentials kit.
The kit includes:
Full-size Définicils Pro Mascara in Black
Promo-size Cils Booster XL
Promo-size brushes (#4, #12 and #18)
Color Design eyeshadow palette (Island Kiss, Simmering, Lounging Lizard, Cinnamon Toast and Filigree)

Take the guess work out of getting ready! All of these beauty gift sets are universally flattering and travel-friendly. Pick these up for the beauty and make up fanatic in your life! All kits available at Nordstrom stores and online.

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Beauty Gifts for Her

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I’ve heard really great things about MAC’s skin care products, like their Oil Control Lotion;  so this is a perfect way to pick up a new moisturizer or primer for yourself and save money too! Also, if you spend $60 or more you’ll get free ground shipping. As if you need another incentive to shop, right?

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MAC Cosmetics Sumo Savings Event

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M·A·C Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15 is a non-greasy, hydrating version of their original Studio Moisture Fix. It goes on sheer but the formulation is rich and fast absorbing. It will keep your skin soft, supple and will allow your make up to go on smoothly. The 1.7oz size is avilable at M·A·C counters, stores and Nordstrom online for $30

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M·A·C Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15

I am a long-time fan of honey. In fact, I just finished a piece of toast with peanut butter and honey on it. Yum. The warm, sweet, scent of honey, it’s all over my house, because I pick up beeswax candles at my local farmer’s market. Any honey-scented product is sure to grab my attention.

The line includes:

Creations Hue: Naked Honey

I did some research, but I haven’t been able to find the specific notes for this fragrance. It’s described as a, “…light floral…woodsy notes… Sweet and sexy all the way.”  The bottle features a honeycomb-looking bottle top, so I’m guessing it’s a honey scent.

Creations Hue: Africanimal

From the description, I get the impression that this scent is a bit deeper, spicier, and sexier than the Naked Honeyscent. Still a vague explanation of notes, which I’m finding a bit frustrating. I like to know what’s in there.  For example, they say “wood.” What kind of wood?  Cedarwood? Sandalwood? 

Fragrance notes:Honey, Pepper, Bergamot, Wood
There’s a whole slew of makeup products, but the scented aspect of the line includes a Naked Honey Skin Salve that is made with organic beeswax, and sunflower oil. A Naked Honey Hand and Body Cream and Naked Honey Body Wash are also available, each made with bio-converted honey and vitamin derivatives.

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Sweet, Sexy Naked Honey From M.A.C.

Monogram Fragrance Set
Two 15ml bottles for $70

Fragrance notes:Red dates, Peonies, Cypress, White Pepper, Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Orris, Leather, Rare Woods, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, and Amber.

Check the list of Goodbyes for your favorites, including selected shades of Eye Shadow, Sugarsweet Shadestick eye shadow, Tricolor Lipglass, and Studio Stick Concealer.

The complete list of products on their way out is available at the MAC Cosmetics online store.

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MAC’s Going, Going, Soon To Be Gones…

*MAC says, “Be Superfine in ‘09!”  Perfect! That fits right in with my 2009 Beauty Resolutions.

Until 11:59 EST, on January 8, 2009, you can visit MAC and save 25% on anything except the VIVA GLAM products.  Be sure to use the code MACFF9 at check out.  (This offer is available to shoppers in Canada and the United States only.)

*Jo Malone is offering a three part special.   With the purchase of your choice, recieve a complimentary 15 ml size Grapefruit Body Creme, plus complimentary standard shipping, and two fragrance samples of your choice.  Be sure to use the code JMPAMPER at check out. 

Having trouble getting out of bed on these cold Winter mornings?  There’s nothing like the scent of Grapefruit to wake you up in the morning.  It’s like sunshine in a bottle.  Jo Malone’s Grapefruit Bath Oil would be a great start to your day. Top it off with a layer of the special offer Grapefruit Body Creme and you are good to go.

Grapefruit Bath Oil

Instantly awakening the senses, Grapefruit is a lively, uplifting citrus with a spicy heart. Grapefruit and tangerine are combined with vetiver and rosemary to create this outspoken citrus scent. Grapefruit Bath Oil gently fragrances and moisturises the skin. Lush and softly foaming, it’s pure relaxation.

 

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Special Offers – From My Mailbox To You

Goodbyes include discontinued colors of eye shadow, mineralized eye shadow, eye shadow suites, brushed metal-x cream eyeshadow, lipstick, lip conditioner, and kohl eye pencil, among others.  What do I want to grab, before it’s all gone?

Charged Water/Revitalizing Energy

Charged water, fused with vital ions from a diamond and instilled with a spirit-lifting therapeutic aroma, then delivered to the skin in the soothing aura of a revitalizing hydrating mist. Like its source – a diamond – on application it makes the skin feel clear, sparkling, pure and energized. Its aroma, a blend of green tea and citrus.
100ml / 3.4 us fl oz

Doesn’t that sound like a wonderful pick-me-up spritzer? The super duo scent combo of energizing citrus and relaxing green tea mixed with ionized water.  Get two and keep one in your desk at work, for whenever you need to refresh your makeup at work. Spritz lightly, avoiding eye makeup, then blot with a tissue. Voila! You are renewed and ready for the rest of the afternoon.

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Goodbyes From MAC – Get Them Before They Are All Gone

A sure way to correct that inevitable let down is to interject a little bit of fun into your day.  This is the perfect time to treat yourself to something light-hearted and pretty.  Where to find the fun?  How about the Dame Edna Collection for MAC? 

For a limited time, you can order any of MAC’s Dame Edna Collection and pay no shipping. This is an exclusive email offer, so shh, keep it to yourself. In order to qualify for the no shipping fee deal, be sure to use the code EDNA8 at checkout.

“Hallo Possums!” As mirthfully minx-like and tongue-in-chic as her dazzling persona, Dame Edna’s eponymous limited-edition colour collection reveals the wit of her makeup passions…Like our muse, it’s “spectacular”!

 

How about an equally light-hearted scent to pair with your Dame Edna-inspired makeup? I suggest MAC’s Creations MV 1.  MAC describes it as “girly” and “frolicky” with notes of bergamot, lilies, white jasmine, vanilla, milk cream musk, and sandalwood.

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MAC’s Dame Edna – My Cure For the Day After Christmas Blues