How many times have you run into Sephora “just for a lipstick” and come out with a whole new cosmetics collection?! Yeah, that is what I thought! It is nearly impossible to enter a beauty goods store without purchasing a handful of exciting new items. That is why I am encouraging you to take advantage of the rock bottom prices during the Nordstrom Sale. Now is the time to experiment with new products from the brands you already love. I am eyeing Bobby Brown’s “Sultry Bronze” eye set…love me a brown smokey eye!

I don’t know about you, but when I piece together an ensemble from scratch, I begin with a top or bottom then accessorize accordingly. While I am a firm believer in dressing up your outfit with jewelry and purses, sometimes I feel like they get the short end of the stick. What I mean by that is that we often spend most of our disposable income on the essentials (shirts and pants) then worry about adorning ourselves later. Take full advantage of the Nordstrom sale and stock up on versatile bags and clutches. I’m in love with this fringe Rebecca Minkoff backpack…

Activewear is one of those items that gets worn over and over again. I definitely have a rotation going of my five favorite tops and five favorite bottoms. Get excited because there are some hot new athletic fashions marked down this week. I have been dying to give the mesh thing a try and I’m more likely to take a style risk when I don’t have to pay full price for it. Aside from pants and racerback tops, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find lightweight parkas and long sleeve toppers as well. If you needed a little Hump Day motivation to get to the gym, hopefully this will do the trick.

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1. Everyone has a “problem area” when it comes to their skin and face. Mine is undoubtedly under-eye dark circles. Unfortunately these things haunt those with an olive complexion…my number one defense against ’em is DermaBlend’s Cover Cream in Yellow Beige. Using Mac’s 190 Foundation Brush, I apply an upside down triangle underneath my eyes for full coverage. This stuff is truly a miracle worker!

2. bareMinerals Original Foundation in “Medium Tan” owns me – I do not hit the streets without it. Great for moderate coverage all while protecting your skin from dangerous UV rays thanks to the SPF 15 component.

3. Who would have thought that your eyebrows could affect your entire look?! Well, they sure can and the Brow Wiz from Anastasia Beverly Hills will brighten your face – giving you an effortlessly primped appearance. This hot commodity is a fabulous temporary way to create the volume and shape you’ve always wanted for your brows.

4. Long luscious lashes. Isn’t that the goal of ever beauty aficionado?! After many years and many tubes of mascara, the verdict is in. If you want to lengthen, darken, and volumize your lashes, L’Oréal’s Voluminous Butterfly Mascara in “Blackest Black” does just that, while the revolutionary brush design helps you paint those hard-to-reash corner lashes.

5. The Naked eyeshadow palette is my savior. Whether you are going for a natural look, or a dramatic one, make it all happen singlehandedly with this palette. On a regular day I depend on “Darkhorse,” “Half Baked,” and “Smog.” For best results, use All Nighter setting spray in lieu of eyeprimer before applying shadow.

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