Update!

Between school and a broken camera, I find it more and more difficult to keep up with this blog. But rest assured, there will be more Little Miss Savvy posts to come! I really would love to post more pictures of things I buy that I really like and have more reviews, but the flash on my camera is broken so all I have are really dark pictures....(damn Sony! I think it is time I invest in a Canon). I'm still trying to get it fixed but I spoke with a Sony rep and he told me to send it in to the repair center for $91 (!?!?!?) Yea...so I'll definitely be weighing out my other options....

Aside from that, I just wanted to give you guys a heads up on some deals lately.

From Steve Madden. I'm not sure when this ends. I'm guessing in the next couple days or so. I ordered a really great pair of grey suede boots for only $48 (regular $199). Pics to come!

Also, most you probably know already but Cherry Culture is have free shipping on all orders (US only). I placed an order for two shadows from NYX (black and apricot moose). I'm contemplating purchasing more but I think it's time I try to exhibit a little more self control. Butttt, in the event that I can't, I would love to know what colors you guys recommend from NYX so shoot me comment.

Thanks for reading and I'll be back soon!

Weekend Ramblings

I'm completely procrastinating and find myself wanting to do anything but my paper. So here I am...I was just thinking to myself that my readers here don't really know anything about me other than I love to shop and I love a good bargain. Now I promise I won't attempt to tell you my life's story in this one post but here are some things to get you started...

I'm 21 years old and a native New Yorker. I am a college student and unfortunately, that takes me away from the place I love the most (NYC!!) for most of the year. Although I love college, I can't help but miss everything NYC has to offer every now and then- food, shopping, nightlife, and above all, the people. My pursuit of a college degree takes me to a small town in what seems like the middle of nowhere- the two main attractions are the movie theater and Walmart Supercenter. Don't get me wrong, this is a great place- small, quiet, and simple. But just not for me. Maybe I just like noise and complexity, maybe I just like a challenge. But I'm a city gal at heart. And right now, I would really love a burger from Shake Shack (lol..and maybe some frozen custard too)

So this weekend, I headed to all the local shopping centers...there really isn't much around here- just the basic AF, Hollister, and AE you find at every mall (boy do I miss H&M right about now). I usually get my shopping fix at TJ Maxx...if you really dig around you can actually find something nice once in awhile. Of course, I went there this weekend and here's what I picked up:

A Hard Candy Palette in Moody for $4 and a Hydralene (?) Palette for $5 (if anyone has ever heard of Hydralene, let me know....I just bought it because I love the neutral colors). I almost hate myself for complusively buying makeup everytime I shop but $4 for a Hard Candy quad? Come on, how can I resist? I actually haven't tried it yet so for all I know, it might not even be worth $4. But lets hope not.

Oh and even though I'm late, Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!!

Shout out to my special someone who gave me these lovely flowers!

Review: Shoes on a Shoestring

I've been on the hunt for these boots ever since I saw them on the most addictive site ever, soompi (shoutout to fellow soompiers!). I found them in January on this site call shoesonashoestring.com. They were 49.50 (+ $8 shipping) at the time so I was a little hesitant to get them. But then I noticed they were "yellow tag"- which means that those items are discounted at the first of every month until they sell out. So either you can wait til its cheaper and risk the item selling out in your size or just buy it. I waited a couple weeks and once February 1st came, the price dropped to 27.50!!! I was beyond thrilled and purchased them right away. Service and shipping was flawless- received the item about a week later. And I have been absolutely in love with these boots since I got them. Shoes on a Shoestring has a great selection of boots on yellow tag right now so check it out! I suggest waiting a few months to see how cheap these boots actually get. Maybe you can start stocking up for next winter!

Review: Pur Minerals

Hi Everyone!
Sorry for being MIA but I'm officially back!

I thought I'd share with you one of my favorite purchases of the new year: Pur Minerals


I had heard great things about Pur Minerals from various bloggers and just word of mouth. I have incredibly sensitive skin so one of the things that drew me to Pur Minerals is that its just "pure pigments from minerals"- no chemicals. So I bought the starter kit for 20% off during an ULTA sale, while it normally retails for $35.

Here is what the starter kit comes with:

4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup: I cannot say enough great things about this. I generally have pretty clear skin so I don't usually use foundation. This is the perfect alternative for me. Very sheer coverage that is just what I need. It covers up my redness and blackheads (eccckkk) flawlessly. So much so that I don't even need concealer.

Mineral Glow: Good product, though I could live without it. It gives me a very slight bit of glow/bronze, but then again, nothing spectacular.

Universal Marble Powder in Pink: My second favorite product in the starter kit. I love the rosy color of this blush. And supposedly, can be worn on cheeks, eyes, and lips too.

Chisel Makeup Brush: Very good brush, would be better if it was a bit softer. However, its a great sturdy brush that applies the mineral makeup very well. Hasn't shed one bit and I love the clear handle.

Yes, $35 doesn't exactly seem like a bargain. But think about it, you're getting 4 different products. And also, the brush itself retails for $22 dollars! One of the drawbacks though is that the makeup products are travel size so you're not getting the regular amount of product. However, it's still a decent size. Overall, I think this is a great kit. I've been using it everyday since I got it and I'm absolutely in love with it.

P.S. The starter kit is being sold on HSN.com for $29.50. Look for a 15% coupon, as HSN usually has those. HSN doesn't carry the full line of shades so definitely check out the Pur Minerals website first.

Fashion at the Golden Globes

Yay, awards season!!

I spent my Sunday night watching the Golden Globes. I love the show itself, seeing who won what and listening to the great speeches. But lets face it, half of the fun is the red carpet. Here are some of my favorites from the night:

Kate Winslet in Yves Saint Laurent
Just impeccable, simple yet sophisticated.
Eva Mendes in Dior
Love the dramatic bow and the turquoise necklace adds a great pop of color
Sandra Bullock in Dior
Fun and flirty ruffles and beautifully draped at the top
Eva Longoria in Reem Acra
Fits her perfectly...amazing color in a sea of neutrals

And now here are some looks I didn't enjoy so much...

Demi Moore in Dior
Love the dress, just not so much on her

Blake Lively in Nina Ricci
Dress looks too tight and the hair looks a bit too casual
Renee Zellweger in Carolina Herrera
Just something I don't like...maybe its the dress or the crazy hair
Anne Hathaway in Armani Prive
Hate to say this but I expected something more from her. Maybe a bold statement necklace could have made her stand out more

Overall, the dresses looked amazing...and the guys didn't look so bad themselves :)

And a BIG congrats to Kate Winslet (one of my favorite actresses) for taking home not one but two Golden Globes last night. Finally! It was about time.

What Not to Buy: Avon Mini Glimmersticks

I made a purchase at Avon recently during their big end-of-the-year clearance/sale/etc. I usually love Avon. Their products are cheap, decent quality, and not tested on animals...what more could a girl ask for? What caught my eye were these "Mini" Glimmersticks. It had great reviews (which now I am starting to suspect are fake, who knows?) and cost only 69 cents. Wow, I thought, what a steal. So I bought two, one in brown and the other in blue, thinking I had just scored the deal of the year. A few days later my shipment arrived and out came this...

Yes, that is the actual size of the product next to my pinkie. And I do have small hands. When they said "mini", that's quite an understatement. I didn't know that they actually meant one time use. They were .0014 oz each. I think most samples are bigger than that. The quality of the product (which is nothing to rave about) doesn't make up for the size either.

Well, after I got over the initial shock of how microscopic my new eyeliner was, I remembered why I bought it in the first place: 69 cents. Yup, no harm done to my bank account. And I guess it would be a good travel size item?

Happy New Year!

To my lovely ladies,

Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and fabulous new year!

Love,
Little Miss Savvy