{review} carmex healing cream & hydrating lotion -- and {giveaway!}

 

 

Who's ready for another Carmex review and giveaway?

 

As you guys know, I've reviewed the Carmex Healing Cream and Carmex Hydrating Lotion before, and I have to say, I remain a fan.  I love how non-greasy they are, because to me nothing is worse than feeling like you have lotion on your hands.  I want the moisture but once I rub the lotion in, I want to be able to pick things up without worrying that my hands are too slippery!

 

To keep it simple this time, this pretty much sums it up--when this duo arrived, my husband used the Healing Cream before I even did because it's basically his favorite cold weather hand treatment of all time.

 

The takeaways: Non-greasy.  Husband approved.

 

Now here's your chance to win some!

 

As usual, Carmex is giving Third Floor Closet readers a chance to win a kit just like the one pictured above! The kit will include one full sized Carmex Healing Cream and one full sized Carmex Hydrating Lotion.

TO ENTER:

• Leave a comment below & tell me about your favorite hand cream or about a beauty product your husband/boyfriend/etc. routinely steals and uses. Please include your email address and/or blog URL so that I can contact you if you are the winner!

FOR EXTRA ENTRIES:

• Follow Third Floor Closet on Bloglovin’ or subscribe to the RSS feed and leave a separate comment telling me you follow.
• Follow Third Floor Closet on Facebook and leave a separate comment below telling me you follow.
• Follow on Twitter, tweet about the giveaway with a link to the blog, and leave another comment below with your Twitter handle.
• Blog about this giveaway and post a link to the blog post in a comment below.

Soooo, you have up to 5 chances to win!

 

GIVEAWAY RULES:

• Open to US residents with a US mailing address only (So sorry, international readers, these products are only distributed in the US!)
• Giveaway ends at 10:00 pm EST on Tuesday, April 16.
• The winner will be announced and contacted no later than Wednesday, April 17. The winner will have 24 hours to respond after being contacted or else I will have to choose a new winner.

GOOD LUCK!!!

 

 

*FTC Disclaimer: Carmex provided products free of charge for editorial review. All opinions stated within are my own and have not been influenced in any way.



get dancing with longchamp

 

 

For a long time now, I've drooled over Longchamp's handbags (probably 90% of which are outside my budget).  The brand's newest campaign features three gorgeous leather bags (including one of my favorites--such a classic!) and Coco Rocha dancing in an airport terminal.  What's not to love?

{stella & dot} spring 2013 collection

You guys, the new Spring 2013 Stella & Dot collection has arrived, and I love so much of it. The necklaces below are just two of several pieces that have already made it into my jewelry wardrobe, and I'm sure there will be further additions!

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well hello again

 

gap cardigan, $12 | american eagle outfitters cami, $6 | loft skirt | ann taylor "perfect skinny patent" belt, $18 | nine west pumps | stella & dot delicate drop earrings | stella & dot chloe necklace | coach ring, gift

 

worn April 12, 2012

 

{review} eclos plant-based beauty - giveaway!

It's been said time and time again in a million articles, but it really never is too early to start taking care of your skin.  While some think it's crazy, I don't think it's ever too early to take anti-aging measures either.  (Ok, I realize there are limits...I'm talking about starting in your 20s here, not in elementary school.)  In fact, I've been using anti-aging products for years.  I've always been more interested in skin care than make up, so I was delighted to try the Eclos Anti-Aging Skin Care Starter Kit that Freeman Beauty sent over.  I'd seen the products in Target, but was not at all familiar with the brand.

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I've mentioned before that I have sensitive skin, and I've found that many anti-aging products are too harsh or too drying for me.  Whenever I begin using a new skin care line, I usually ease into it to give my face a chance to adjust.  However, I started using the Eclos Facial Cleanser Skin Prep, Cellular Activator Face Serum, Moisture Therapy Regenerative Cream & Restorative Eye Cream all at once.  To my surprise, I had no adverse reaction at all to all these new products.  Considering I'm still in my 20s, I didn't expect to see a huge difference in my skin since I have no visible wrinkles or major lines yet.  The products all have a light, nice sort of spicy scent that's not overwhelming.  I particularly like the face serum, as this is a skincare step that's relatively new to me.  I've continued using the kit, and I've been pretty happy with the products.  One thing I really like about this kit is that each product is in a TSA friendly package -- perfect for travelling!

 

Wanna try it yourself?  Eclos has offered me another Anti-Aging Skin Care Kit to giveaway!  The kit is identical to the one pictured above (which I tried) and includes the following:

• Facial Cleanser Skin Prep
• Cellular Activator Face Serum
• Moisture Therapy Regenerative Cream
• Restorative Eye Cream
• Instant Radiance Facial Scrub
• Skin Renewal Clay Mask
• Eclos Terry Cloth Head Band

In addition, Eclos is offering Third Floor Closet readers 25% off a purchase at www.freemanbeauty.com with promotional code eclos25.

 

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:

• Leave a comment below & tell me about your skincare routine. (We can all always use tips, no?) Please include your email address and/or blog URL so that I can contact you if you are the winner!

FOR EXTRA ENTRIES:

• Follow Third Floor Closet on Bloglovin’ or Google Friend Connect/Google Reader (join the site using the widget on the right sidebar!), and leave a separate comment telling me you follow.
• Follow Third Floor Closet on Facebook and leave a separate comment below telling me you follow.
• Follow on Twitter, tweet about the giveaway with a link to the blog, and leave another comment below with your Twitter handle.
• Blog about this giveaway and post a link to the blog post in a comment below.

GIVEAWAY RULES:

• Open to US residents with a US mailing address only (So sorry, international readers, these products are only distributed in the US!)
• Giveaway ends at 10:00 pm EST on Sunday, September 30.
• The winner will be announced and contacted immediately after the giveaway closes. The winner will have 24 hours to respond after being contacted or else I will have to choose a new winner.

GOOD LUCK!!!

*FTC Disclaimer: Eclos Plant-Based Beauty provided products free of charge for editorial review. All opinions stated within are my own and have not been influenced in any way.





i wore this outfit five months ago

 

the limited peaked lapel blazer in tuxedo black, $107 | the limited satin tank, $20? | the limited plainweave contour waist skirt in tuxedo black, $60 | nine west "vexo" pumps in black, nine west outlet, $55 | banana republic tote, gift | stella & dot talia teardrop earrings | stella & dot alexandria necklace

 

worn April 9, 2012

 

exclusive discount at eshakti.com for third floor closet readers!

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Remember talking about online retailer eShakti way back when?  And the beauty of the fact that the site actually lets you customize a dress to your unique measurements?  Yeah?

 

Well, they're having a 25% off sale right now on orders over $100.  And, eShakti has generously offered Third Floor Closet readers 10% off with promo code TH26NNA through August 31, 2012.  Oh, and you can use these two offers together.

 

I know, right?

 

I already have several dresses on my wishlist, which may or may not include that color-blocked number & the embellished sheath above.

 

So whatcha waiting for?