Black Friday 2012!!!

[coffeecardigan]

Originally Posted by Totem /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Where can this be found?

Toofaced's website on Cyber Monday!

 

[deactivateduser232015]

I almost feel like it's not worth it by the end of the year unless you're already super close (I feel like $120 is close). Because it's yearly, you only get it renewed for the coming year rather than if you just dropped $350 on Sephora.com January 1st, you'd suddenly have VIB for the next 24 months. I feel like a more pragmatic way to do that though is to spend $50 increments at Sephora.com once a month starting with January so then you can be at VIB in July -- then you have 18months of VIB. That way you can get a free perk every month, buy something, and still get free shipping.

 

[beautymadn3ss]

Originally Posted by Kyuu /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I almost feel like it's not worth it by the end of the year unless you're already super close (I feel like $120 is close). Because it's yearly, you only get it renewed for the coming year rather than if you just dropped $350 on Sephora.com January 1st, you'd suddenly have VIB for the next 24 months. I feel like a more pragmatic way to do that though is to spend $50 increments at Sephora.com once a month starting with January so then you can be at VIB in July -- then you have 18months of VIB. That way you can get a free perk every month, buy something, and still get free shipping.

Ok, slow mind here, I got VIB this month, do I have it till the end of this year,or till nov 2013?

 

[lovelywhim]

Those of you with VIB status... Do you find that it is worth it? Do you absolutely love the perks that are available?

I'll be able to afford more luxuries soon (I'm starting a job job on Monday!), and I love to get makeup/skincare items for myself and my mom. I can see myself spending enough to get VIB status if I stick to purchases from Sephora.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Originally Posted by beautymadn3ss /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Ok, slow mind here, I got VIB this month, do I have it till the end of this year,or till nov 2013?

lol no don't worry it took me forever to figure it out how it works. You have until December 2013 actually!

So when you obtain VIB the first time, it's good for the calendar year you obtained it (2012) and then one more one year (2013 here). This is so people who are VIBs don't have to put in $350 purchases in January to keep their status. In the following calendar year (2013) if you want to keep your VIB status you have to put in another $350 worth of orders which will give you VIB status for the following year (2014).

So basically if you get VIB right now, unless if you've already put in like $230 worth of orders, it's really not worth it because it'll only be good for December and then the following year you have to spend another $350 to keep VIB. Instead, it'd be much more pragmatic to just grab $350 worth of things in January so it's good for that calendar year you obtain the status (2013) and the following year (2014) or to do it in $50 increments over 7 months so you can have it by July and it'd be good for 18 months. I mean if you have it already then you already do so you enjoy it, but this is just ponderings from someone who's considering putting that much money down to get VIB.

 

[americanclassic]

two years ago it was $15 off $40 right? I wonder if it'll stay at $50 this year, or if they'll make it off $60. either way, I hope they keep that glitch on the website where it has no minimum /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />.

Originally Posted by xlisaa /img/forum/go_quote.gif

$20 off $50 for VIB's and $15 off $50 for BI's

lol I'd probably still spend my usual amount the rest of the year, so the extra perks wouldn't really be worth the $350 I'd initially drop. I'm about $60 away, so I'm for sure going for it. I'm glad their new site actually shows how close you are--the year before I could have sworn I was almost there, but I didn't really have a way of calculating the total (when items go OOS they disappear from your history).

Originally Posted by Kyuu /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I almost feel like it's not worth it by the end of the year unless you're already super close (I feel like $120 is close). Because it's yearly, you only get it renewed for the coming year rather than if you just dropped $350 on Sephora.com January 1st, you'd suddenly have VIB for the next 24 months. I feel like a more pragmatic way to do that. . 

 

[chichichobits]

Yeah black friday was pretty much lackluster usually I get so much stuff but I don't know maybe I just wasn't in the mood. Only thing I purchased was natural hair products for a whopping $50. I think I should make up for it by ordering some stuff now for cyber monday. Where's the best place for me to purchase Wet N Wild and Revlon lipsticks for some MAC dupes on sale? If anyone knows where I can get a pretty decent juicer on sale ( top on my list after stuffing my face with turkey and sweet potato pie ) it would be very much appreciated. That's all I pretty much want for myself.

I still have to get some items for my niece that I just found out about today. One of the toys is called Doc McStuffins and this thing is sold out everywhere. In addition I have to get Doc McStuffins beanbag plush friends and they are sold out as well. Lastly either my brother or I want to get a good pretend play kitchen. It's either between Kid Kraft Espresso Kitchen and Step 2 Kitchen newest edition. The first looks like an actual modern day kitchen with chrome appliances with decorative back splace, but I'm leaning towards the later because it's more interactive with kitchen cooking sounds. I'll also pick up some Disney plush toys as well as a couple Disney collection animator dolls including Brave's Merida, and Aladdin's Jasmine. I was planning on purchasing Sleek makeup cosmetics, but not until they have some sort of a sale. What other cyber monday deals are going on?

 

[MissLindaJean]

For your toy purchases, it would have been smarter to brave the crowds and go out on Black Friday. It might be a while before specific items get restocked, if at all during the holiday season. There really are deals that just can't be beat.. but check all the usual suspects, Amazon, Macy's, Sear's for a juicer... Toys-R-Us for kitchen play sets or maybe Amazon..WnW and Revlon I always get at drugstores.. they always rotate a Buy one get one 50% off sale.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Even if you missed the Toys R Us deals, it's possibly worth it to grab this coupon: http://www.groupon.com/deals/dc-gxb-toys-r-us-november $20 for $10. That might offset any purchases you weren't able to make for the low price... now you just gotta figure out if those items are in stock.

 

[MissLindaJean]

Even if you missed the Toys R Us deals, it's possibly worth it to grab this coupon: http://www.groupon.com/deals/dc-gxb-toys-r-us-november $20 for $10. That might offset any purchases you weren't able to make for the low price... now you just gotta figure out if those items are in stock.

If they're available through different cities, you can purchase more than one, I,believe.. I follow a coupon blog and that was brought up.

 

[Dots]

Originally Posted by Missglammygirl /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I totally need to stay away from cyber monday! The sigma brushes are pretty expensive when you think about it. My favorite brushes are tartes, BE(i prefer their synthetic ones, they last longer. I used to use BE for 6 years straight and the one thing I hated about their line is the brushes because they shed way too much. The synthetic BE brushes are harder to come by though.) I also like sephora I.T. brushes, the ones with the pink or purple handle. Urban decay brushes are nice but pricey. Some really good affordable brushes are elf, they are decent and the studio ones are better/ still affordable. I really love sonia kashuk brushes,They are cheap, especially if you get them on clearance,and they are pretty good quality

I have a few of Tartes brushes and they are super soft and densely packed, which I like. I tend to be partial to the Kabuki Style Brushes. I'm right there with ya with the BE...I used the original BE foundation for about 6-8 years (can't remember) because my skin had become so sensitive over the years and I couldn't even use anything with Salicyclic Acid in it because it would make my face burn. However, in the past year or so, my skin seems to be changing. I recently started playing with other cleansers and moisturizers and my skin let me know it did not like that (I guess I should stick to what works!) I know that most people don't like Clinique skin care but their acne solutions line (salicylic acid but mild) is my HG (the cleanser and toner), it keeps my skin calm and under control.

I also started getting bored with the BE foundation recently and felt like playing with different formulas and liquid foundations (it used to be difficult to find the right shade for my skin tone and undertone, but companies have really expanded their foundation lines over the past 5 years or so), so I have been purchasing a bunch of those lately, hence different brushes, and different blush formulas. YaY!!

I'm just trying to figure out if I should order something I need so I can get the Sephora mystery bag. I figure I can get more of my cleanser/toner or try the Clarisonic Acne Solutions Brush Head (Many people said they went through a "purge" stage with the Clarisonic and I didn't experience that initially when I used it with my acne cleanser but when I used it with other cleansers, I totally broke out)...does it get better? The regular brush seems a bit rough against my skin, do you all think the acne brush or the sensitive skin brush feels better? Does your skin truly get better after the initial stage and how long does that stage tend to last?

 

[xlisaa]

Originally Posted by americanclassic /img/forum/go_quote.gif

two years ago it was $15 off $40 right? I wonder if it'll stay at $50 this year, or if they'll make it off $60. either way, I hope they keep that glitch on the website where it has no minimum /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />.

In 2009, it was $15 off $35. In 2010, it was $15 off $40. In 2011, it was $15 off $50, but this year, it will be $15 off $50 since there were already post cards sent out with the information on it! I have it on my blog too /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Originally Posted by xlisaa /img/forum/go_quote.gif

In 2009, it was $15 off $35. In 2010, it was $15 off $40. In 2011, it was $15 off $50, but this year, it will be $15 off $50 since there were already post cards sent out with the information on it! I have it on my blog too /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

lol damn they keep raising the prices.

It might be easier to swallow next year if they gave BIs $20 off $60 rather than $15 off $60 since that's still +$40 there compared to +$35 right now. Otherwise, I don't feel like it'll be worth it.

Does anyone know how long the mystery grab bag code is good for? If it's good until december 1st, maybe it'd be worth to get it then.

 

[madeupMegan]

Hi Kyuu,

It says the mystery bag is available until November 28 (per my email from Sephora). Hope that helps!

madeupMegan

 

[mellee]

Did anyone post Ulta's Cyber Monday sample bag deal yet?  I just found it...

http://www.ulta.com/cybermonday/?cid=wk44cmsamplebags

ETA - posted so fast I hadn't scrolled down and saw the specials! 
They're here, too!

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Originally Posted by madeupMegan /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Hi Kyuu,

It says the mystery bag is available until November 28 (per my email from Sephora). Hope that helps!

madeupMegan

awww thanks for letting me know. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Yeah I'll just wait to see what other freebies they have then. Maybe I'll gave and grab kit #1 if the itkit is still up by then

 

[xlisaa]

Originally Posted by Kyuu /img/forum/go_quote.gif

lol damn they keep raising the prices.

It might be easier to swallow next year if they gave BIs $20 off $60 rather than $15 off $60 since that's still +$40 there compared to +$35 right now. Otherwise, I don't feel like it'll be worth it.

Does anyone know how long the mystery grab bag code is good for? If it's good until december 1st, maybe it'd be worth to get it then.

Yeah, but at least this year is the same as last, which is off $50, which is more than the 20% off deal if you plan to purchase exactly $50.. lol.

 

[beautymadn3ss]

Originally Posted by madeupMegan /img/forum/go_quote.gif

It says the mystery bag is available until November 28 (per my email from Sephora). Hope that helps!

That might be for the free shipping promo though:

* Enter code UNDERWRAPS in the promotion code box at checkout to receive a Mystery Sample Bag including six samples, free with your online merchandise purchase of $25 USD or more. Not valid on previous purchases or purchases of eGift certificates or gift cards. Offer not valid in retail stores or at Sephora inside jcp. Cannot be used in conjunction with other promotion codes. This offer is subject to change, alteration, or termination by Sephora in its sole discretion at any time. ** Enter promotion code SHIPNOW to receive free standard shipping with your online merchandise purchase of $25 USD or more. Not valid on previous purchases or purchases of eGift certificates or gift cards. Offer not valid with Canadian online orders, in retail stores, or at Sephora inside jcp. Cannot be used in conjunction with other promotion codes. This offer is subject to change, alteration, or termination by Sephora in its sole discretion at any time. This offer is valid through November 28, 2012 at 11:59 pm PST.

 

[madeupMegan]

Good point Gabi, didn't even see that the deadline was referring to a different promo!

Also, now I'm not freaking out about not getting the mystery sample bag since I'm in Canada (that had me worried for a bit)!

 

[beautymadn3ss]

Originally Posted by madeupMegan /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Good point Gabi, didn't even see that the deadline was referring to a different promo!

Also, now I'm not freaking out about not getting the mystery sample bag since I'm in Canada (that had me worried for a bit)!

ya when I saw 28th I was like *slow motion* noooooooo...