Gift Ideas for this holiday 2009

This time of the year is time get ready for the coming christmas holiday. Shopping for all the gifts and holiday decor online can save you a lot of money if you have time to surf through the internet. although you save a lot by shopping online, you have to allow some time for the unexpected delay that may occur. I have start buying christmas for my friend and family last month. I bought some at the time because I need time to carefully select each gift for my love ones. I have spent lot of time findint the great gifts with great price; therefore I would like to share my list.

1. DHC’s Olive Essentials Mini Set $14 for a limited time only!
Of course, DHC is my favorite brand so I would like to give this set to my auntie to try.

2. Wiccy Magic Muscles Massage Bar $8.75

Double, double, toil and bubble; magic away muscle troubles! With the power of cinnamon leaf oil to heat things up and aduki beans to loosen knots, this bar is great for almost all aching body parts: stiff necks, backs and shoulders, or sore knees, hips and ankles. Rub Wiccy on the bit that's giving you bother and let the peppermint oil make your skin tingle. Magically feel much better as it sinks in.

3. Anna Sui Super Mascara DX #001 black for my sister Absolutely keeps lashes curling for hours Ensures a fuller-looking lashes with lasting color Incredibly gives lashes a lustrous look With flake-and-smudge-resistant Leaves eyes appear bigger & brighter This is my favorite mascara. I feels like i am wearing fake eyelash without actually wearing it. Free Shipping!!!!!!!! 4. Bistro Teapot for my best friend. This attractive 14 oz. teapot rests on the accompanying tea cup. Enclosed within is a stainless steel infuser, perfect for brewing loose leaf tea. It is dishwasher safe. This list...to be continue...

Sample Sale Site: Ideeli

What is ideeli ?
ideeli is a invite-only shopping community in US. (Sorry Canada and other countries)

ideeli offers privileged access to the most sought-after fashion, home and beauty products. Moreover, ideeli members also enjoy privileged access to luxury lifestyle experiences such as fashion shows and sold-out concerts. Because it will be no point to get all dressed up with nowhere to go! Right?

• Each day, ideeli features at least one online shopping event.
• Each day, ideeli members can preview upcoming shopping events.
• Only members will be notified the shopping events start time via email shortly before the event start.

Ideeli also offers hot European brands not available in US.
Important: They have lots of giveaway events!

Would like an invitation? Simply click here.

Juxzy : Invitation only Sample Site

I just found another sample sale site that I would like to share with everyone. Given the current economic situation, why not try sample sale. Juxzy.com is an online private sale hub where designer brands are sold at discounted prices. Each private sale boutique is open for a limited time to a members-only community. They work with high-end boutiques from across the country and directly with designers to bring you the best prices possible.

Membership is free and by invitation only. In addition, there are other exclusive discounts, promotions and events - just like your regular private sale store.

Just enter email "fabtalk@ymail.com" to gain access to this by-invitation-only sample sale site.

Beyond the Rack : Invitation only Sample Site

Beyond the Rack is a private shopping club for both men and women who want designer brands at prices up to 70% off retail. They work with major brands to hold limited-time sales that are open exclusively to the members.

• Each sale starts at a specific time (usually noon) and typically lasts only 48 hours.
• After the sale ends the merchandise is no longer available.
• Members are notified by email in advance of each upcoming sale according to their preferences.

If you are interested, go to www.beyondtherack.com and enter code "NPR9F06213C" to gain access to this by-invitation-only sample sale site.

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Editor's Closet : Exclusive Menbers Only Shopping Website

Editors’ Closet is a private club which organizes online, confidential sample sales for its members. They offer established and “up and coming” brands at reduced prices (Up to 80% off retail). Membership is free; however, you need to be referred by a friend, to join thisselect club.

At Editors’ Closet, you will find a great selection of high end products, including apparel, accessories, electronics, jewelry, watches and children's products.Their products are original and all backed by warranties and service.The sales will last from a few hours to 2/3 days.

I bought a gorgeous Alexis Hudson bag from this site 75% lately. I can't wait for it to arrive.

If you would like an invite to check out the sale, drop me a comment.

Shopping Guide

Welcome to My Shopping Guide

I usually find lots of good deals at these websites.

(Last update: 20 Mar 09)


FagranceNet.com : Perfumes & Colognes, 70% OFF at FragranceNet.com

• They offer not only perfumes and colognes but also aromatherapy and skincare.


• Their promotions are really great deals.


• Free shipping when order more than US$70

FragranceX.com :

• They carry all brands for fragrance that I can think of. Great place with lots of good deals for perfume shopping.
  


• They also sell makeup and skincare.


• Free shipping WORLDWIDE!!!
  

Strawberrynet.com :

• They offer Cosmetics,Skin care,Makeup,Fragrance


• They have website with 25 different languages!!!


• Free shipping worldwide!!!


• FREE SHIPPING worldwide on skincare and makeup products at StrawberryNET.com
  
  
• Save an extra 5% on the purchase of 3 or more already discounted products at StrawberryNET.com
  
  
  
• FREE Stila Makeup with any purchase over $25 USD at StrawberryNET! New customers only
  

Skinstore.com :

• They offer skin care, makeup and fragrance.


• Promotions are updated daily


• Great customer service : live chat

SkinCareRX.com :

• They carry only clinically proven products. Great place to find variety of dermatologica products.


• Very easy to find products as the website was well catagorized.


• Free shipping for order over US$49

Etsy - Place to Buy & Sell Things Handmade

Etsy is awesome! You will find lots of gift ideas at Etsy.com that interest you. In fact, you will find lots of gift ideas that you want to buy but you do not want to give them away. Luckily, it is online shopping. It Etsy is a physical store I might have bought even more. Etsy is the marketplace for artists to sell their designed products. Therefore, you will find a lot of one-of-a-kind items. That's right! You can proudly say that the gift is made especially for him or her and can not find it anywhere.

You will find wide range of product categories: accessories, houseware, toys, clothing, jewelry, needlecraft, miniature and much more. If you are a person who love vintage, this is the place for you. If you find an item that you like but it is not exactly the way you want, some sellers do offer custom order option so you can personalize the item in the way you want.

If you are an artist and want to sell your piece, you can easily open your own shop at Etsy.com. The will provide you with your own subdomain. There is a feature called "Pounce" that helps promoting just opened shops.

"Treasury" is a very cool feature. It is a great way to browse items as it is a gallery of lists of 12 hand-picked items each. Those lists are curated by members. There are many cool features waiting for you to explore. But do not empty your pocket like I did!