Frugal Snob
Frugal Snob: Simply Vera Vera Wang Cosmetic Collection
There are very few designers that have branched out as much as Vera Wang has across the price spectrum — even fewer that have done so successfully. As much as I love her high-end line (even her black wedding dress moment!), I can’t deny that Wang’s David’s Bridal line is killer – so killer in [...]
The Shops at Target: Cos Bar (and a Giveaway!)
Target does not stop! The latest twist on its designer partnership model comes in the form of The Shops at Target, which will officially launch on May 6th. Through the program Target will partner directly with shop owners of specialty stores and local boutiques to co-create affordable, limited-edition collections. The ones I’m most exciting for [...]
Frugal Snob: Sephora Collection Prisma Chrome Eyeshadow
A few months ago Estee Lauder launched some Pure Color eye shadows ($24) that look very similar to the limited edition ones that just came out from Sephora Collection($15). I’ve tried and liked both of them though it’s worth noting that while Estee Lauder’s shades come with a brush, they’re nearly $10 more expensive making [...]
Frugal Snob: Disney’s Limited Edition Tinkerbell-Themed PixiGlow Collection
Pixi and I go waaaay back as it was one of the first brands I consistently bought when I was in High School. I first discovered it at Henri Bendel, but about a year into my obsession they discontinued the range and Sephora picked it up. Another year or so later Sephora discontinued the line [...]
Frugal Snob: Skinnygirl Face & Body
You always hear about celebrities and designers licensing out their name and then having very little involvement in the resulting products. While it’s possible that this is the case with Bethenny Frankel, I would be very surprised. She always stays true to her brand and seems to care deeply about what products she associates herself [...]
Frugal Snob: TJ Maxx/Marshall’s Stocking Stuffers
Congrats to Madeline M. of Alexandria VA who won our TJ Maxx $100 gift card. Her best score at TJ Maxx? A gorgeous Michael Kors dress for a mere $20! Maybe she can get five more dresses with her winnings! For those of you who didn’t win, thanks for participating! TJ Maxx/Marshalls has an enormous [...]
Frugal Snob: Soap & Glory You Cube Set
I can’t say enough good things about Soap & Glory! Forget people who say it’s vein because beauty products truly have the power to impact our mood and Soap & Glory’s You Cube Set ($25) does it in the best way possible. The newbie set not only comes with effective products, but they smell great, [...]
Frugal Snob: TJ Maxx/Marshalls Holiday Gift Ideas and Giveaway!
I often tweet about my Chinese aunts’ obsession with TJ Maxx– when they arrive to the US from Asia, one of the first places they want to shop at is TJ Maxx/Marshalls (followed by Neiman Marcus and Hermes of course, there is a method to their shopping madness!). This season we partnered up with TJ [...]
Frugal Snob: UK Brand, I Love…Cosmetics, Comes to the US
I don’t tend to like knock-offs and I Love…Cosmetics was clearly inspired by Philosophy, but I still can’t help loving the line…look at the colors! The taglines! The packaging! The UK brand just recently expanded into the US and is now available at Duane Reade and Wal-Mart stores here in NYC. I was sent the [...]
Frugal Snob: Killer Holiday Deals from LORAC
Last week I met LORAC founder Carol Shaw (she’s beyond sweet!), at a small event held at a hotel here in NYC. She told me an a handful of other bloggers about how when she was younger she felt like an “ugly duckling” and that a makeover changed her life; she actually began to tear-up [...]
