Thursday, December 25, 2014

Merry Christmas! And Happy Post Christmas Shopping!

Merry Christmas!  I hope you're having a relaxing Christmas holiday, whether you are celebrating it or not! 

Were you nice or naughty?  Did Santa bring you what you wanted?  :)


Even though stores are closed today, online stores are open. Nordstrom is calling their after Christmas sale a "clearance sale" now.  It looks like they are going away from their time honored tradition of a "half yearly sale" and they are now doing more frequent sales. 

There were some good deals on jeans at 40 and 50% off with pretty much all sizes available.  Hudson Baby Beth and Paige Hidden Hills in Petites (which never go on sale!).

Bloomingdales and Neiman Marcus are also doing an online clearance though I'm not sure if its anything new.  Macy's is doing their "one day sale" tomorrow with online preview today. 


Happy shopping and Happy New Year!

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Nordstrom Price Matching

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Have you noticed that Nordstrom is now advertising price matches throughout the site and store?  I love that Nordstrom is being proactive about meeting competitor prices to earn our business.  I know that they have been price matching for years now, but it seems like only recently they are actually advertising this policy.

As I was doing some last minute Christmas shopping today I saw that Paige Premium Denim had been price matched to 15% off and many Joie blouses were also 15 or 20% off. 

On Nordstrom.com, I'm seeing that many items are showing anywhere from 10-30% with a notice saying the item's price has been Price Matched! Here's the complete Pricing Policy.

Thank you Nordstrom for continually *earning* my business and demonstrating why you have the best customer service in retail!

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Nordstrom Fall Designer Clearance

Every Fall, Nordstrom has a designer clearance sale and will take 35-50% off their high end designer apparel and handbags.  This is a great time to pick up some really nice bags for a deeply discounted price.

Here are a few picks that stood out to me this year!

Chloe Medium Dree Pebbled Leather Satchel


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Chloe Medium Dree Pebbled Leather Satchel (Sale: $1,644.98)


What a gorgeous shade of red!  The pebbled leather is a little more casual, but it will hold up well vs. a smooth leather which always seems to show every little nick and scratch.  I also love that it has a top zipper to keep everything securely inside.  It is also available on sale in camel, tan and black.

Burberry Haymarket Check Flat Wallet


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Burberry Haymarket Check Flat Wallet (Sale: $325.49)
Love this classic Burberry Haymarket check patterned wallet.  Personally I prefer flap wallets to zip ones, so this is right up my alley.  My only criticism is that I'm not sure if there are enough slots for all of my credit & loyalty cards. 

Proenza Schouler Medium PS Elliot Satchel


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Proenza Schouler Medium PS Elliot Satchel (Sale: $1,289.98)

I love that the PS Elliot bags have a slightly different look than the PS1 bags but they are still very Proenza Schouler looking.  This one is smooth leather so I would have to be super careful wearing it and make sure to have some leather care cream on hand to buff out scratches.


Armani Collezioni Caban Coat

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Armani Collezioni Caban Coat (Sale: $629.98)
How gorgeous is this Armani coat?  I love the sculpted back and the minimalist front.  The mini funnel neck is also really cute.  The model's arms seem to be a little long for it though! :)



Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Nordstrom Black Friday Deals!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nordstrom has some excellent Black Friday deals right now!  Most are on sale for 33% off which is Nordstrom's first cut of markdowns.a

Here are a few new markdowns of note!

Tory Burch Amanda Leather Hobo 

Tory Burch Amanda Leather Hobo
Tory Burch Amanda Hobo

Kate Spade Harmony Tote in Bloom Print

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kate-spade-new-york-bloom-drive-small-harmony-tote/3833238
Kate Spade Harmony Tote in Bloom Print

3.1 Phillip Lim Mini Pashli Triangle Print


http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/3-1-phillip-lim-mini-pashli-triangle-print-leather-satchel/3773989
3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli


Friday, August 1, 2014

Three Days Left for the Anniversary Sale!

There are only 3 days left for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

Guess what came back in stock on the website? Hurry if you are interested because they won't last through the weekend! :)

Don't forget -- Prices go up on Monday, August 4th.  Happy Shopping!

Chloe - Medium Marcie Hobo

Chloe Medium Marcie Hobo Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Colorblock Mini

3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

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3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Mini

3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Nordstrom Anniversary Sale



3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Crossbody Satchel


3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Monday, July 28, 2014

My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Haul and Reviews!

I have done some serious shopping damage at the Anniversary Sale and I wanted to share a haul post as well as a few notes about my favorite finds.

These are my 3 favorite finds this year. The Halogen Relaxed U-Neck Tee is super comfortable and is great weekend wear. The Pleione split neck blouse and Lush Perfect Tunic Henley are great for being slightly dressier and I can wear them to work on casual days. The Lush top is quite long as it is a tunic, so it would go great over leggings.
Halogen Relaxed U-Neck Tee
Halogen Relaxed U-Neck Tee
Pleione Split Neck
Pleione Split Neck Blouse
Lush Perfect Henley
Lush Perfect Tunic Henley


I also loved these next few tops. The Bobeau boxy top had a nice loose shape to it. The material was also a nice weight and had some texture. The Chloe K ran extremely small, but I thought it was cute once I figured out what size I would need. I typically wear an XS in tops but I had to size up to a Medium since it was so narrow in the shoulders and arms. The teal color was especially beautiful. The Pleione Mixed Media Tunic was similar to the Lush tunic but I liked that there was the extra button and placket for a slightly different look.
Bobeau Boxy Top
Bobeau Boxy Top
Chloe K Lace Inset Top
Chloe K Lace Inset Top
Pleione Mixed Media Tunic
Pleione Mixed Media Tunic

I bought this Caslon Roll Sleeve Knit Blazer last year and love it to death so I bought another one in a different color to mix it up.  The Zella Live In Leggings are one of my favorite items from Nordstrom so of course I had to pick up another one.  They are perfect for wearing around the house to lounge and to wear out to the gym.  These Honeydew hipsters are so cute and very comfortable too.  I also like that they are cotton. 
Bobeau Boxy Top
Caslon Roll Sleeve Knit Blazer
Pleione Split Neck
Live In Leggings
Lush Perfect Henley
Honeydew Lace Hipster Panties
That is all for me. What did you get? Did I overlook anything fabulous?

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Stocking up on Basics at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

The Anniversary sale is a great time to stock up on basics.  Here are a few of my favorite items that you will wear all year long!  Don't forget, the sale runs until August 4th. At that time, prices will go back to to "normal" price.

Camis and Shapers


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Yummie by Heather Thomson - Stephanie two way shaping tank

I picked up my first Yummie shaper (then called Yummie Tummie) at the last Anniversary sale and it has been a great buy.  I wear it under slightly sheer tops to provide some modest coverage so that the tops are work appropriate and they help keep everything tucked in place.  As a bonus, in the winter they help keep me warm!

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Shimera Two-Way Seamless Tank
The Shimera brand is Nordstrom's house brand and they make some great basics such as camisoles, tanks and undies.  I have the skinny strap version of this tank and it has served me well.  The fabric doesn't pill and it is long enough to keep my entire tummy covered.  It also doesn't ride up which I have had trouble with as well.

Leggings


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Hue 'Ultra' Wide Waistband Leggings

These Hue Ultra Wide Waistband leggings have over 600+ 5-star reviews. Wow!  I just ordered a pair so I'll be trying these out for the first time.  The leggings are reportedly of a thicker weight fabric, suitable for wearing "as pants".  The material is a cotton, rayon and Lycra spandex blend

Workout Gear 

I've mentioned Zella numerous times on the blog, but I can't get enough of their stuff.  The leggings, capris, workout tops and sweats all earn rave reviews from me because it is all well made and at a great price point!

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Zella - Barely Flare Booty Pants
The Barely Flare Booty pant is a steal at $39.90.  This is a great pair of yoga pants that I have been wearing since last year and washed numerous times with no apparent wear to the fabric.  It seriously still looks new.  I would say the only thing that seems to be showing its age is some of the thread on the sides has picked up a bit of lint :-)

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Zella - All Shirred Up Pullover

I tried this top in store and I thought it was really cute, but I was just far too short to pull it off.  The top was really long on me, to the point where the back was hanging below my butt and almost at my knees!  That being said, the front was very cute and I loved the giant cowl neck.  I thought about buying it anyway and trying to alter it but I decided against it.  I do think it would work *great* on someone tall--perhaps 5'7+?  I think it would be a great after workout top to throw on so you don't get cold.

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Nike - Free TR Connect 2 Training Shoe

How fun are these leopard Nike shoes?  I love that athletic shoes are getting more interesting looking!  I'm not a huge fan of animal print in large swaths, but I think on the shoes, they look great!

What basics am I missing?  Anything else you'd recommend?

Friday, July 18, 2014

Nordstrom Anniversary... Ooh... Shiny.

One thing I haven't highlighted on the blog is all the pretty, shiny goodies that are on sale at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.  There are some beautiful accessories that don't typically go on sale available at special sale price.

MICHELE Uptown Diamond Dial Chronograph Watch

MICHELE Uptown Diamond Dial Chronograph Watch Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
MICHELE Uptown Diamond Dial Chronograph Watch


I think this watch is SO pretty and feminine.  I love the little diamond accents at the hour markings.  Also, unlike other MICHELE watches, this one comes with both the watch face and the bracelet together.  This is a high quality watch with a sapphire crystal face that won't scratch and swiss movement. 

Burberry Check Stamped Bracelet Watch

Burberry Check Stamped Bracelet Watch Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Burberry Check Stamped Bracelet Watch

I remember when Burberry watches didn't have sapphire crystal faces and I was so bummed because I knew that I would scratch it up super fast.  Well this year, it looks like they've wised up and improved the quality to include a sapphire crystal!  Super happy about that because this watch is really cute.

Ippolita Wonderland Rose Frontal Necklace

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Ippolita Wonderland Rose Frontal Necklace
This necklace is so pretty in rose gold.  I think it sets off the stones perfectly.  I think the blue center stone is a lot prettier than the black shell.

KALAN by Suzanne Kalan ring

Ring by KALAN by Suzanne Kalan
This ring is so, so pretty.  I love that there are different colored stones.  The blue and seaglass colors are my favorite!

What to skip

In my opinion, skip the Kwiat diamond studs.  You can do better on Bluenile.com.  I compared pricing for the 0.75 tcw studs and 1.5 tcw studs and Bluenile is cheaper by about $1000 on each one.

Nordstrom Anniversary Starts Today!

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is now open to the public!  I am a card holder so I already did my shopping on the first day of Early Access but I did notice that there were some new things added to the sale and a few things that got re-stocked!

Attilio Giusti Leombruni AGL Flats Anniversary Sale
AGL Toe Cap Ballet Flats


Namely, the Attilio Giusti Leombruni toe cap ballet flats aka "the most comfortable pair of flats you will ever wear".  The flats normally retail for $298 but are currently on sale for $199.90, which is the same price as the Anniversary sale edition of the shoe.  What differs between them is the sole.  The Anniversary sale shoe has a rubber sole and the standard version has a leather sole. 

Chloe Medium Marcie Hobo Anniversary Sale
Chloe Medium Marcie Leather Hobo

The Chloe Marcie hobos flew off the shelves the first day of early access, but they are now BACK in a limited set of colors (nut and black are available).  If you want one, you'll need to get it in the next few hours or so.


Barefoot Dreams Bamboo Chic Cardigan
I missed out on the Barefoot Dreams Bamboo Chic Cardigan.  I have heard rave reviews about it and I'm hoping they will restock before the sale ends!  My strategy is to just keep stalking the page everyday :)

Will you be shopping the sale today or did you already shop?  Did you get everything you wanted or are you still stalking some items? :)

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Anniversary Sale Opens To The Public Tomorrow!

If you aren't a Nordstrom card holder, you haven't been able to shop the Anniversary Sale yet, but fear not, you'll be able to start shopping TOMORROW!  Woohoo!

The sale officially starts on Friday at midnight.  In past years, the website has shut down late on Thursday (usually around 9pm PST) and then returned around 12:01am Friday. 

If you are a card holder, you'll earn double points on ALL your purchases (not just Anniversary items).  You also have a second opportunity to grab whatever it was that sold out the first day, since stock is set aside for the first day of the public sale as well.  If it was that Rag & Bone jacket or the Chloe Marcie Hobo, you'll have 1 more chance to try to snag it!

I hope that you all have had as much fun as I have shopping the sale this year.  As usual, I didn't spot a ton of items that I got really excited about in the catalog but once the online gates opened, I found a TON of great items that I will be wearing in the Fall. Even though I already shopped early access, I am going to go through some of the other departments I didn't get a chance to hit the first time around to pick up a few gifts for my family.

Happy shopping! :)

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Baby and Children's Items at the 2014 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

I wanted to highlight some of the great baby and children's items that are part of the 2014 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.

Ergobaby Original Carrier in Starburst


Ergobaby Original - Starburst

The Ergobaby was so essential to my sanity during my little one's first year. We quite literally carried her around the world with this thing.  She napped in Europe and Asia and all over North America with the help of the Ergobaby.  My little one is on the petite side, so even as an 18 month old toddler we were still using it.  I highly recommend buying one from a reputable dealer.  I've heard that there are many fakes out there and this is one item you don't want to be buying fake.  The workmanship and materials may not be up to snuff and you don't want an untested product to fail with your little one tumbling out.

The Honest Company Baby Arrival Gift Set

Honest Company Baby Arrival Gift Set

I recently tried Honest diapers, wipes and the shampoo/bodywash and I love it all.  The diapers have such cute designs and I love that they are free of a lot of icky things that I don't want near my little one's bottom.  This looks like a fantastic gift set for new parents to be.  In fact, I know 2 new mamas to be and I'm buying each one a set.

Little Giraffe Luxe Blanket

Little Giraffe Luxe Blanket

Can I just say for a moment how sorry I am to my little girl that I didn't buy her a Little Giraffe blanket when she was born?  I sorely regret it and I'm getting her one this year even though she'll be almost 2.  I figure she would still like to snuggle with a super soft blanket.  I initially thought the price point was too high for the blanket, but I have searched high and low and there is no blanket softer than the Little Giraffe. 

Trumpette Socks

Trumpette Ballet Slipper Polka Dot Socks (6 pack) Trumpette Tennis Shoe Socks (6 pack)

I honestly think shoes are a waste of money and a pain in the butt before little ones can walk.  I was always chasing after an errant shoe and I eventually gave up on shoes altogether.  I think socks are much more practical to keep little toes warm and stylish.  I love Trumpette socks and my little one got so many compliments about how cute her socks were when she wore them.

Baby Age Blocks


Baby Age Blocks

I think these are an adorable gift idea.  We did weekly and monthly photos in our little one's first year and I used stickers to show how old she was.  I think these are great to also use as a photo prop!  The Anniversary Sale price makes it at a great price point too.  I've seen Etsy sellers sell for much more.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Boxy Backpack Diaper Bag


Petunia Pickle Bottom is incredibly popular and makes beautiful, luxury diaper bags.  These Boxy backpacks have a built in change station/pad right in the front of the bag.  The bag is made of a coated cotton canvas that can be easily wiped down.  There are 2 prints included in the Anniversary Sale.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Boxy
Backpack Diaper Bag - Light
Petunia Pickle Bottom Boxy
Backpack Diaper Bag - Dark

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Westin Heavenly Bed sale prices for the 2014 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

One of the best things to order during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is the Westin Heavenly Bed.  This is a super luxurious bed that doesn't go on sale often.  I've been watching prices on this item for awhile now and it typically goes on sale twice a year.



I can attest to the comfort of this bed.  We stayed at a Westin recently and my husband and I both remarked how amazingly comfortable our sleep was.  We don't typically sleep that great in an unfamiliar environment but this bed was simply heavenly. 

Prices have gone up slightly as compared to last year, probably due to inflation.  Here are the prices for the 2014 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.  Everything is 25% off the regular price.

Price List
Twin:
Mattress and Foundation Set: $1,395. Sale: $1,046.25
Queen:
Mattress and Foundation Set: $1,995. Sale: $1,496.25
Mattress and Split Foundation Set: $1,995. Sale: $1,496.25
Twin XL:
Mattress and Foundation Set: $1,495. Sale: $1,121.25
King:
Mattress and Foundation Set: $2,395. Sale: $1,796.25
Full:
Mattress and Foundation Set: $1,795. Sale: $1,346.25
California King:
Mattress and Foundation Set: $2,395. Sale: $1,796.25

Monday, July 14, 2014

2014 Beauty Exclusives at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

There are some really awesome Beauty Exclusives that are part of the 2014 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.  If you're new to the sale, the Anniversary Sale is when Nordstrom does a ton of gifts with purchase, exclusive sets and value sizes from a ton of beauty brands that they carry.

I wanted to highlight a few of the items that I thought were exceptional. 

There are a number of gifts with purchase this year from Clarins, Lancôme, Estee Lauder, Shiseido, Aveda, bareminerals, Chantecaille and more.  There are also a ton of great value sets that are exclusive to the Anniversary Sale.

Click here for the Gift with Purchase items and here for the value sets.  By no means are these exhaustive... just a taste of the popular ones!


Gift with Purchase Items


Clarins


http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/clarins-womens-skincare
Choose from five deluxe skincare duos with your $75 Clarins purchase. Valued up to $108. Promo code required.

Lancôme

lancome anniversary sale gift with purchase

Choose from three deluxe sample sets featuring favorite skincare and beauty items with your $39.50 Lancôme purchase. Promo code required.

Shiseido

shiseido anniversary sale gift with purchase

Receive samples of Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Night Emulsion, Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Balancing Softener, Benefiance Extra Creamy Cleansing Foam and Bio-Performance Super Corrective Serum with your $100 Shiseido purchase. Online only.

Aveda

aveda anniversary sale gift with purchase
Receive travel sizes of pure abundance style-prep (1 oz.), and invati shampoo, conditioner and scalp revitalizer (0.34 oz. each) with your $50 Aveda purchase. A $24 value. Online and in selected stores.

bareminerals

bareminerals bare escentuals nordstrom anniversary sale gift with purchase

Receive samples of READY Powder Blush in The Natural High (0.07 oz.), Tinted Mineral Veil (0.03 oz.), Pretty Amazing Lipcolor in Courage (0.13 oz.), Multi-Wrinkle Repair (0.17 oz.) and a cosmetics bag with your $65 bareMinerals purchase. Online only.

Chantecaille

chantecaille nordstrom anniversary sale gift with purchase

Receive deluxe samples of Stress Repair Concentrate (0.1 oz.), Luminous Lip Gloss in Framboise (0.05 oz.), Rose de Mai Cream (0.17 oz.) and a cosmetics bag with your $200 Chantecaille purchase. A $66 value.

Anniversary Sale Exclusive Sets

Bobbi Brown Nude on Nude Color Set

bobbi brown nordstrom anniversary sale
This looks like a great set just like the Urban Decay Naked palettes.
Bobbi Brown Nude on Nude Color Set is an exclusive collection packed full of 12 mix-and-match shades that take you from day to night with the tools you need to create a barely there nude or intense smoky eye.
Eyeshadow Shades:
- Ivory
- Chiffon Sparkle
- Golden Pink Metallic
- Graphite Sparkle
- Gold Sparkle
- Naked
- Bare Metallic
- Birch
- Smokey Topaz Metallic
- Truffle
- Golden Bronze
- Espresso
- Full-size Perfectly Defined Gel Eyeliner in Black
- Full-size Smokey Eye Mascara in Black
 
 
 

Laura Mercier 'Flawless Expressions' Set ($130 Value)

 
Laura Mercier brings her artistic eye to an exclusive color collection that’s filled with makeup must-haves for eyes, cheeks and lips.
Collection includes:
Six Eyeshadow Shades (0.02 oz. each):
- Buff Pearl, a limited-edition hue with a luster finish
- Fresco, a matte finish
- Cherrywood, a limited-edition hue with a luster finish
- Guava, a sateen finish
- Stone Sable, a limited-edition hue with a sateen finish
- Deep Night, a matte finish
Two Second Skin Cheek Colors (0.07 oz.):
- Lush Nectarine
- Rose Petal
- Deluxe-size Caviar Stick in Rosegold (0.03 oz.)
- Full-size Full Blown Volume Suprême Mascara in Black (0.2 oz.)
- Full-size Lip Glacé in limited-edition Gilded Rose (0.15 oz.)
 

Philosophy Purity Made Simple

philosophy nordstrom anniversary sale
 
 purity made simple one-step facial cleanser is an award-winning philosophy formula that cleanses and tones your skin while dissolving makeup for face and eyes. It’s enriched with ingredients that even help hydrate, too, so your skin is left perfectly clean, comfortable and balanced.
Duo includes:
- Super-size purity made simple one-step facial cleanser (32 oz.)
- Full-size purity made simple one-step facial cleanser (8 oz.)
 

Clarisonic Mia 2 Sonic Skin Cleansing System

clarisonic nordstrom anniversary sale
Set includes: Mia 2 Sonic Skin Cleansing Device
- Two Sensitive Brush Heads
- Protective Travel Case
- pLink Charger
- Full-size Refreshing Gel Cleanser (6 oz.)
- Travel Bag


 NARS Cheek Palette

nars nordstrom anniversary sale
NARS limited-edition Cheek Palette is filled with colors so rich and indulgent that fascination turns into fixation.
Shades includes:
- Orgasm (0.15 oz.): a peachy pink with gold shimmer.
- Laguna (0.15 oz.): a diffused brown with gold shimmer.
- Mistinguette (0.08 oz.): a bright pink.
- Goulue (0.08 oz.): a neutral pink.


Yves Saint Laurent Essential Collection

Yves Saint Laurent nordstrom anniversary sale
Yves Saint Laurent Essential collection is filled with iconic products to help you achieve pure radiance.
Collection includes:
- Touche Éclat Radiant Touch in N2 Luminous Ivory (0.1 oz.): a take-anywhere pen-brush that banishes shadows and signs of fatigue while adding a touch of light to your skin.
- Glossy Stain in N107 Naughty Mauve (0.2 oz.): a gloss, stain and lipstick in one unique formula that melts onto your lips, delivering long-lasting, glossy color.
- Top Secrets Bi-Phase Eye Makeup Remover (1 oz.): a powerful makeup remover that banishes traces of even the toughest makeup without leaving behind oily residue or a misty veil on your eyes.
- Mini Volume Effet Faux Cils Baby Doll Mascara in N001 Fetish Black (0.06 oz.): a seductive mascara that separates each lash, capturing light and giving you a wide-eyed glow.
- Mini Waterproof Eye Pencil in Velvet Black (0.02 oz.): a long-lasting waterproof eye pencil that stays put for up to 16 hours.
- Signature black Yves Saint Laurent makeup bag.