Okay, promise that’s the last time (today) I will use my “rap” lingo. Since pale Irish/Germans totally have the authority to talk like a hustler. Moving on.
Two things I spend a decent amount of money on: Eye Glasses and makeup.
The former because I loose them constantly or they get broken by one of the midgets I live with, and the latter because I am that pale and if home-girl doesn’t have at least one coat of sumthin’ on her face I look more washed out that Kate Bosworths forehead. I had to get creative with finding replacements for these items, because, let’s face it- a new pair of spec’s usually runs me $600-$800 a pair. I have found the online answers to both of my quandries and am happy to share:
1. Glasses: ZENNI OPTICAL http://www.zennioptical.com
What’s so great? For $8 a pair, you have super cute glasses that you won’t spaz out on when you loose them or break them. They have a TON of varieties for everyone’s face shape. This girl suggests buying a couple pair at a time, in different colors- tis more fun that way. What do you need to do? Slyly call or go visit your local Len’s Crafters or the last Dr. that gave you a vision test. You will need them to print out your prescription for you- so when you’re ordering on Zenni you have all of your information ready to fill in. I fibbed and told my Len’s Crafters I was going overseas and was concerned that if I lost my glasses I wouldn’t have a way to get new one’s made there. 10 minutes later, they faxed it over and I was ordering my new glasses. The downside? It takes Zenni two months to get your glasses back to you- so plan a head. Overall, utterly worth it, and soooo fun to play with.
2. Make-up: ELF COSMETICS http://www.eyeslipsface.com
What’s so great? Everything is pretty much $1. Seriously. The quality is not Clinique but it’s also a far cry from that god awful Wet N’ Wild (ew?) brand. What’s even more wonderful, is that you can search on yahoo/bing/whatever for “coupon codes for elf” and you will ALWAYS find either a free shipping or 50% off coupon add-on. So, in theory, one could get 15 different lipsticks, for $15- and not pay any shipping. When it arrives it’s like Christmas! Also very helpful when you’re 3 year old uses your stash o’ sticks as markers to draw on his little brothers face.
Happy browsing! xo
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