Swell Shopping: Romantic Dresses

I worked three different jobs this week. No joke. I started the week as a landscaper, then moved to school secretary, back to landscaper, tried a day as car detailer, and I'm ending the week as I began it - landscaper. I came home for lunch and decided to take the rest of the afternoon off. I'm pooped... and I need to get over to my mother-in-law's house to help with her garden.... but before that, I decided to do some screen-shopping for dresses...


I love dresses. You slip on a dress and you've got an instant outfit, plus everyone sees you as dressed up when in reality you are wearing something super-comfortable. It's almost like cheating.

River of Romansk has some beautiful dresses that are surprisingly affordable and I like the sizing - lots of one size fits most. Here are a few of my favorites....

These dresses have some super long names, for example this one is Riverofromansk Classic Romantic Spring Chiffon Secret Garden Twilight Cocktail Satin Elegant Pleated Flare Taupe Gray Silver Moonstone Dress. This dress fits sizes 2 through 10, is 36 inches in length, and it runs $39.85.

Find more dresses after the jump... 

Swell Shopping: Urban Decay Shadow 75% Off

Check out this Weekly Special makeup deal from Sephora.com ....


Urban Decay Loose Pigments, which usually retail for $20, but are currently $5 for a limited time. Wow. Big discount.

Loose Pigments are intensely colored mineral eyeshadows. They can be used in a variety of ways and are available in 4 shades; Baked, a rich bronze, Shag, a pale bronze (looks sort of mocha-like online), Smog, a medium brown, and a white shadow called Yeyo. These shadows are rated at 3.8 out of 5 stars.

The Loose Pigment formula is actually mineral makeup, made from pearlized powders derived from minerals. No dyes or synthetic pigments are used. The coolest advantage over other brands' loose pigments? No messy pots! The spill-proof tube uses a special internal funnel to keep pigment inside until you're ready to use it. The cap features an ergonomic flared handle and a built-in premium brush. Dip the brush into the color to apply, or tap out a little color and use your own brushes.

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Swell Shopping: Free Gifts With Purchase

ULTA has the following gifts with purchase available right now...

*Free Benetint deluxe sample available with any $20 purchase

*Free Hydrolyze Under Eye Treatment sample with any Hydroxatone purchase

*Free Murad AHA-BHA cleanser deluxe sample with any Murad purchase

*Free Perfectly Natural Everyday Balancing Makeup deluxe sample with any $25 Purminerals skincare purchase


To see the entire list of free gifts with purchase, click here. Get free shipping on any order over $25 by using the coupon code 59031 at check out.



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Swell Shopping: Deals, Deals, Deals From ULTA

Planning a little shopping this weekend? ULTA has a few great deals going on. First, there's a simple one - Take $10 off any $60 purchase. Use the code M3SZ1A6AJJ at checkout to use this offer. It's valid until 6/26/10.


This is the perfect time to give bareMinerals mineral makeup line a try, if you haven't already. ULTA is carrying the 5-piece bareMinerals starter set for only $20. It comes with an Original SPF 15 Foundation, a Matte SPF 15 Foundation, an Original Mineral Veil, an All-Over Face Color in Warmth (my very favorite makeup product ever), and a Mini Full Flawless Face Brush. Great value.

The others are  free gifts with purchase offers. Like a Father's Day offer that I wrote about here - free cooler and mini grill when you make a $30 men's fragrance purchase. Or get a free over-sized beach tote when you purchase any 2 items from ULTA's Bath, Smoothies, and Suncare line. The totes are cute in bright, bold colors.

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