Beauty & Fashion Tips - Rags & Rouges Style Tips

Today is the day where most North Americans start seriously thinking about their holiday shopping. And why is that? Because it’s Black Friday, when retailers all across America expect to rake in so many sales their figures to ‘to the black’ so to speak. But it is not just the brick and mortar stores that are doing this, online retailers are taking as much advantage of this day as many others, in fact, you will see sales extending way beyond Black Friday online, until what is now known as Cyber Monday, the Monday following Black Friday where online shopping hits a major peak. Here, I am going to give you as many deals and steals as I can find, so take advantage of them NOW before all the goods are scooped up. Even better, MOST of these retailers will take payment by PayPal now, so if you are not big on using credit cards this time of year, PayPal is a very secure method of payment. It’s the only way I shop!!

Click on the pictures or the links highlighted in bold to take you directly to the retailer.

First let’s look at Online Shoes. Today through Monday they are offering both FREE SHIPPING and 25% off sale. Check out their sale where you can SAVE up to 40% at the Onlineshoes.com Holiday Sale!  Wear-now styles are on sale.  Shop Now!.

At Bare Necessities, you can get an additional 20% off clearance items and scoop up something like these cozy DKNY pajamas. Bare Necessities has a huge line of designer products for both the sexy and the comfy you – Vera Wang, Calvin Klein, DKNY and so much more. NEVER will you get a sale like this on designer names. And it’s this weekend only. So check out their Thanksgiving Weekend Sale - get an extra 20% off clearance items at BareNecessities.com. 5 days only! Sale ends 11.26.07.

At Liz Claiborne, you essentially have your pick of sales. You can get 40% off, choose free shipping, or many more. Pick up a cute party dress like the one you see here, or some spangly earrings or accessories. Or have a look at their shoe line, GORGEOUS. You can never go wrong with classic looks from Liz Claiborne. Check it out at Liz Claiborne Friends and Family Event - Take 40% off your purchase with the code FRIEND40 through 12.2.07..
I love this plumping lip color from AVON and perfect for the holidays. This color comes with Double A Retinol to give your lips a little boost. A LOT of Avon products are really making their mark this year, and you can see them featured on Oprah, in O! Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, and US Weekly among many more. Their ANEW products are one of their top sellers, and are revolutionary when it comes to the fight against aging. Have a look at their awesome sales like ANEW Stock Up & Save on any 3 for $19.99 at Avon!.

Fragrances make a great gift for anyone that you just aren’t sure what to get, or you think they have everything. There is nothing more elegantly wrapped than a designer fragrance. One of my favorites is the one I have pictured here, Stella by Stella McCartney. It is described as a rose in bloom, and though I am not big on flowers, this one is VERY sexy, and VERY pretty and not remotely overpowering. Even better, this is an all day scent for me, I need only apply once. But if you aren’t a Stella girl (I’ll forgive you) you will not be hardpressed to find your fave designer fragrance at Fragrance.Net. Or, for that person on your list you just haven’t decided on yet, find out who their fave is. And why not? You can’t go wrong with the Low Prices, Free Shipping and Great Holiday Gifts at FragranceNet.com!.

That’s all I will leave you with for now, that should keep you busy. But should I come across any more great finds today, you have to know you’ll be the first to hear about it!!

What better way to start off a long holiday weekend than by taking out the stresses of the work week and starting the weekend fresh and new with a good at home facial. It’s so easy to do, and you can do it right in the privacy of your bathroom. This is best done at night so that your pores have a chance to breathe overnight without makeup. And besides, once you are done you will be ready to crawl under the covers anyway. I will not say this is a quick fix though, you want to take your time with this one. And why not, you deserve it!

1. Cleanse face entirely of all of the day’s dirt and grime and stress and makeup. Place a warm and wet facecloth over your entire face and just enjoy a few minutes peace and quiet. Feel the warmth and the stresses start to melt away. After you do that, cleanse your face again so that all excess debris has been gently removed. I use Simply Delicate Feminine Cleansing Cloths They are much cheaper than store brands and they work just as well. And so easy!!

2. Fill a bowl with boiling water and add some oil to it. Use your favorite massage oil, or even some baby oil and drop as many drops as you’d like into the bowl. Drape a towel over your head and place your face directly over the bowl. This process is going to open up your pores so do this for at least 10 minutes and ensure the towel is completely draped so your skin gets the benefits of the steam.

3. Apply your favorite face mask and leave it on just a little bit longer than the directions say. I like Avon’s TRUE PORE-FECTION Skin Refining Mask because once you have those pores opened up, this one will give your face a little spa lift at the same time. Then, use the cleansing cloths or your warm washcloth to thoroughly remove the entire mask.

4. When you are done this, you want to moisturize to your heart’s content. And trust me when I say you can never get too much of this. Use something with lavender and chamomile for an additional soothing effect like NATURALS Lavender & Chamomile Body Lotion.