End of last year Freebies

I found this post in my draft box that I compiled back in November of some samples and freebies that came my way. I think I thought of making it a monthly series like "what's in my mailbox" but then I changed my mind. If you have any questions about these products let me know in the comments below.

Target Beauty Bag - a cute pouch with mostly shampoo samples

Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Primer- with my dry skin this season I'm really liking this primer! The texture is really unique.
from the Klout.com Perks program. Klout Perks are exclusive products or experiences that you earn based on your influence. It changes weekly.

I received a card in the mail from Sephora JCP to try out BareMinerals. Which I do not like so I gave it to my sister.

BCBGMaxAzria EDP - from the Dillard's Beauty Event. So far I'm liking this scent!
Clinique  Rinse Off Foaming Cleanser & High Impact Mascara - from the Dillard's Beauty Event
Green & Black's Organic Chocolate - from the Sephora VIB event

And a free panty from Victoria's Secret. I occasionally get cards for these that require no purchase. Why? I don't know, but it's awesome!

Paris Amour Body Lotion - If you know me than you know I hate Bath & Body Works. Very rarely do I find a scent that I actually like there. In comes Paris Amour. It's actually light and non-offensive so that's a winner in my book. This lotion will probably last me a few years. I kid not.

The rest below came free with purchases.

Sephora Fabric Tote from the Sephora VIB Party. It's plain enough that you can embellish it to make it your own.

Perfume Sampler from a Nordstrom.com purchase.

Perfume Samples from a Sephora.com purchase.

Anyhow I just wanted to release this post from the draft box as way to get back in the blogging mood. I have lots of photos I've been taking but not yet uploaded. I hope to soon!

Trick or Treating Makeup

I hope everyone had a great weekend! This weekend was full of free beauty samples and full size items! Who needs Birchbox?? Act quickly and you can still get these!

1) Nars Pro-Prime Eyeshadow Base deluxe sample - free at Sephora inside JCP only while supplies last. Bring this coupon.

2) L'Occitane hand cream 30ml - it was free for liking them on Facebook a few weeks ago. Nov 1 is the last day to redeem it after the coupon was mailed to you.

3) Aquolina Pink Sugar - free random sample from the nice Sephora girl.

4) BareMinerals Big & Bright Eyeliner - This full size liner is free at your Bare Minerals boutique only with coupon! Print this coupon. You have until Tuesday!

 I hope everyone is handing out candy tonight! I hand out the GOOD STUFF thanks to CVS! :)

My delicious pumpkin macaron with fresh pumpkin puree! I more or less followed this recipe at Sweet Lady Sass.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

P.S. My brother went as Nyan Cat lol! I would post the photo but the costume is not around!

Free Origins on Earth Day & Disney Bag

Hi! If you remember from last year Origins swapped out free full size cleansers for empty containers last year on Earth Day. They are doing it again this Friday, Earth Day! Check out the link below!

http://www.origins.com/cms/special_offers/in_store_trade_in_20110422.tmpl

You must print out the coupon and take your empty container to the store!

They are very good cleansers!
Checks and Balances is for oily & dry skin but overtime I noticed it will dry me out. It will be different for you!
Perfect World is nice and reminds me of the Philosophy Purity cleanser in how gentle it is. I Love love the perfect world scent.
They retail at $18.50 & $20 per bottle respectively.

Free Lancome Genifique! No purchase!

I swear I post too much about Lancome recently but this deal is too good not to post. It's free! Go to Lancome's website here and sign up to receive a free 7-day Sample! You give them your name and email, then you will print out a confirmation to take to your Lancome counter. I'm guessing the samples will look like this:

This is how they looked the last time. It's awesome!! Can't ever have enough Free Genifique! I'd say it'd be fun to hit up both department stores in my mall. ^_~ (Macy's & Dillard's) They gave these out during "Genes Day" and I'm guessing they had leftovers.

Btw this is my gift with purchase from my Bloomingdales order I mentioned in a previous post. It's fabulous! I love the bag and the pink lip gloss.

Burts Bees Acne & He Qi Crystal Designs Giveaway!

My Halloween Treat!! Hi guys, I have a few samples of Burt's Bees Acne Solution Targeted Spot Treatment. The sample size is the same size as a perfume sample. Let me know how many you want. It's all free. Email me at julujewelry@gmail.com

Please be a follower of my jewelry blog if you want this sample! I'm just trying to clean out some stuff!

I got it free for being a BzzAgent. I already have the full-size bottle, don't need the samples. It didn't help me much.
update - I'M OUT!

Twilight / New Moon Giveaway by Lisa
ends November 6th
click photo for link!

I fail at Twilight jewelry, check her out! I've been thinking about doing a simple Sailor Moon necklace ever since I saw michelle phan's video...

clinique, you better be good!

I cashed in on this Clinique gwp deal. It's my first Clinique purchase EVER. I won't say what I got because it's a gift for my sister (she pokes in occasionally).

A part of me has always wanted to get some clinique because when I was little I would play around with my mom's empty makeup compacts. They were jade green. Are they still now? I don't actually know. The gwp also used to have plastic storage containers instead of flimsy makeup bags. Do you remember seeing them? They were white long shaped containers with a round top or lipstick organizers. We actually still have them from 10-20 years ago! I really want to go take pictures and post them later.

So anyway, I thought this little gwp was pretty awesome. I love stuff in white, and I can use ALL of the gifts. The online gwp is usually better than the in-store ones. Unfortunately the bag has a faux leather texture that isn't so smooth, but it's still cute cuz it's white. I always end up with many free bags that I have no use for.

I can't believe I actually bought a pencil bag from sephora, and I haven't used it yet. It was from their Moroccan collection. I love the print so much I had to have it! I love geometric designs. It's just too big to be considered a pencil case! It's more like stuff all your brushes in here kind of a case. It's a very well made case though. I like the clear vinyl interior lining. You can easily wipe off the mess.

Sorry if there are typos. I painted the kitchen today (3rd time this week), and my finger muscles are tired. My brain will think one thing, and my fingers will type wrong.

What's your favorite Clinique product? lmk down below!

My new Jewelry BlogStore

I love making jewelry, and I finally opened my Jewelry BlogStore!! My new jewelry line is called Julu Jewelry. Please visit my jewelry blog, and let me know what you think.

I am having a grand opening sale! All earrings are just $15! (some are even $12)

FREE first-class shipping on all orders during this sale time. (now through September 20)

http://julujewelry.blogspot.com

Free Pencils from Coach

Any of you out there love Coach? To celebrate their new collection of purses, Coach is giving away a set of 12 pencils when you sign up HERE. Just fill out the information, print it out, and take it to your nearest Coach store.

It says you have to be a facebook fan, but you don't have to. It wouldn't hurt to become a fan if you like Coach. You'll get info on stuff like this sooner.

I went there today, and this is what the pencils look like. So cute, six different colors, 2 of each. Have you gotten yours?

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Free Booty from BBW

I tell my sister that I hate Bath and Body Works all of the time, but the funny thing is that I go there kinda often now. ONLY when there is free stuff. While I'm not a fan of their signature scents, I do like their lip stuff and skincare items.

Awhile back I got an email for a free lip item (value up to $12) with any purchase. Next time it happens I will let you know! They are always doing this! So you can get a $1 gift bag and get a free lip item! yay! I got a really cute mirror for $2 and the Vitamin Menta in Golden Mint. I haven't tried it yet, but I hoping it will just add a shimmer to my lips. The mirror is cute because it's light blue zebra and one side is magnified. Great for the purse.

The SA let me use two coupons! :) For my second purchase I got the PocketBac anti-bac gel in Cucumber Melon and the Rose Salve free. I'm hoping it's similar to the famous Rosebud Salve you can find at Sephora. I'm liking the anti-bac gel. I keep it near the computer. These would make such great gift fillers. Cuz they were $1 each! I'm cheap...

Does anyone else have a hard time finding a scent they like at bbw? They smell kinda cheap to me...

If you do like them, they are having their semi-annual sale right now.

Also, I had to renew my license today. I did it online, but the $25 fee hurts! It's part of growing up though. I'm liking the pretty new designs they have, but I'm going to miss my vertical under 21 license. :( I liked it so much I kept using it years after I turned 21, hehe.