Yesterday I shared some of the pre-Black Friday online deals for all of you that want to get shopping done early. As promised, for those that don't feel comfortable shopping online I am sharing in-store makeup deals in order to help you with your pre-Friday shopping. Here is the list, as well as some black Friday deals as well.

Pre-Black Friday Deals

After Thanksgiving Deals

So there you have it! Have fun shopping and remember that Sephora will also have deals available in-store just as with online. It's always good to have a back-up for shopping locations. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

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Thanksgiving is only a couple of days away and I don't know about all of you out there, but I have already started shopping. I do a lot of shopping online because you can snag some really great deals, normally get it shipped for free, and you can do it while in your PJ's with absolutely no makeup on. So if you have never shopped online, then try to take the first step this year and you too can find some great deals! And if you're worried about someone stealing your information, just make sure the website you're shopping with has an "https" at the beginning of the web address, as well as a lock logo at the bottom of your screen. Personally I never shop on sites that I've never heard of, so if you can't find it quickly on deal sites like Dealcatcher or Dealtaker, then be a little wary.

So without further ado, here are some really great Pre-Black Friday deals!

For those of you that still don't want to shop online I have been looking at in-store bargains and will be sharing those with you tomorrow! So until then, happy shopping!

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Other Gift Ideas

"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" premiered at midnight and according to the LA Times it has already creamed Harry Potter sales from this past summer. So for all the Twilight fans out there I'm here to remind you to make sure to get your vamp on, not only this weekend but also daily via your makeup collection. I know there is a lot of Twilight and New Moon merchandise flooding the market right now, but the Twilight Beauty line ranks at the top of my 2009 favorites list. Here are some of my faves that you can really sink your teeth into:

Personally I'm hoping to see the movie this weekend or next week at the latest. But for those of you that aren't sure where or what time New Moon is showing near you, simply go to the Fandango Website, plug in your zip code and the day you want to see it, and voila! You'll be lost in the deep brooding presence of Edward Cullen before you can say 'Twilight". Just don't forget your new Twilight makeup first!

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There are three things a foundation needs in order to become a staple in my makeup bag: 1) Ease of Use. 2) Good Color Match. 3) Don't Make me Look Older Than I am. Those three "musts" aren't too much to live up to, or at least I don't think they are. I mean, I could get super picky and say that it has to be 100% natural and can't cost more than $10. Well actually, one of my favorite "cheap" foundations is under the $10 mark so score another point for it!

If you're curious as to what foundation I am raving about it's Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Cream Compact Foundation (Compare Prices). Even though there are foundation brands that cost more than $10 that I love, I can't help but to push Maybelline's to the top of my list and here's why:

So if you're looking for a quick and easy foundation for the holidays I would highly suggest this one! After all, with shopping, decorating, and family time who has time to worry about how great your makeup looks?

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Through this weekend you can snag a really fab Estee Lauder Gift with Purchase from your local Bloomingdales, or on the Bloomingdales Website. So here is the breakdown of what you get once you purchase $39.50 or more:

As a bonus, once you spend $75 or more you also get a Bonus matching patent trim tote bag to go with your cosmetic bag. The great thing about so many different lines having gift time right now is that you can team up with friends, buy from different lines, and then have a makeup sample swap with each other. Another great idea is to grab your holiday gifts now, so you can either give that special someone an extra freebie OR you can keep the free gift for yourself. But no matter what you decide, hurry, because the Estee Lauder GWP at Bloomingdales ends this weekend!

Right now Nordstrom Clinique is having the Trina Turk Bonus Time. Once you spend $25 or more you will get a trendy Trina Turk cosmetic bag and 7 fabulous and FREE Clinique items. The products inside are some of my personal Clinique favorites, and the colors given are perfect for the upcoming holiday season. You have until November 22nd to get yours, so here is what you will get:

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I'm not a huge fan of wearing nail polish, especially with kids, college work, and then using the computer all day every day for work and everything else in between. Basically, I have to find a really great nail polish that dries fast and lasts long. So recently I decided to try Sally Hansen's New Insta-Dry Fast Dry Nail Color in Wined-Up and Night Flight. After trying both colors and allowing them to dry, as directed, I began to wish that I didn't try them at all.

Let's just say that within a day of normal activity half of my nails had already chipped. And let's face it, I'm a mom and a writer not a carpenter or construction worker, so there is nothing that I could have done to chip my polish within a day. Just for giggles, I decided to leave the polish on to see how it would look by the end of the week. I was very unhappy with the outcome. The polish was cracked and chipped on every single nail, and it looked like I had been wearing the polish for 2 weeks or more. So my personal opinion is that you should just say no to the new Sally Hansen Nail Polish, and instead use that $5 for something better.

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So I was reading through some beauty blogs when I came across one that talked about how we are putting on our makeup backwards. Apparently, makeup artist Kate Lee believes that you should apply your eye makeup first (especially when doing a smokey eye) before any other makeup. Why? Because if you have what I like to call "eyeshadow fallout" then it won't end up ruining your concealer, foundation, or powder.

Well now I'm going to give my personal opinion on this. Honestly I don't think that is a good idea at all, and I will tell you why. First, if you apply your eye makeup first and then your concealer you risk the possibility of blending your under eye concealer with your eye makeup, which would give you a really bad raccoon eye. Second, the general rule of thumb is to apply your blush before your eye makeup because it gives you more balance so in the end you won't end up with Tammy Faye eyes. And third, it's much easier to apply your concealer and foundation, and then if needed apply a liberal amount of loose powder slightly under your eyes and on your cheeks area in order to catch the fallout from your eyeshadow. This step will allow you to simply take a powder brush and sweep away the excess, leaving no traces of eyeshadow or powder behind.

So should you apply your eye makeup first? I say absolutely not! What do you all think? I seriously can't be the only one, so feel free to leave your opinion and comment.

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Halloween is only a couple of days away, so if you haven't decided on a costume yet then I'm sure you haven't thought about your makeup either. Well, for all of you out there that haven't decided Sephora has three fab Limited Edition full makeup kits for Halloween...and they are only $19 each! Here are the three different kits and what comes in each:

Vampire/Rock Star/Witch (Seen in 1st Photo Above)

Greek Goddess/Peacock/Cleopatra (Seen here, left)

Doll/Fairy/Angel

Most, if not all Sephora locations will have these sets in stock unless they have sold out already. So if you need to pick one up, make sure you call ahead first to find out. Otherwise, I think these sets are great for everyday use as well, and you save approximately $46 when you buy the kit instead of individually. But no matter how you do it, just have fun and have a great Halloween!

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Other Halloween Makeup Suggestions

I love spring and fall because that's when all of the great selection of free gifts with purchase comes out! Macy's Clinique just wrapped up their recent GWP and now you can get a really fantastic and FREE gift with purchase when you shop the Clinique Website. As a cool bonus you get to choose from three fab gifts, but one of them is yours once you spend $21.50 or more. Just be aware that you only have until November 3rd to grab your choice! Here is what you get in each gift:

Uneven Skin Tone Gift: (Seen here, left)

Acne Gift: (1st photo above)

Dullness Gift: (Seen here, left)

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