So this is going to be a little different from my usual posts, but recently, JCPenney approached me to discover their “new shopping experience.” That includes a completely new look and feel to their store, including “fair and square” pricing year-round. In fact, Forbes published a whole piece on how JCPenney will be the Most Interesting Retailer of 2012. “[They're] implementing a new pricing strategy,” the article says, “slashing prices up to 40% with to keep them that way year round.” And PS, did you guys catch Ellen’s JCPenney commercials during the Oscars last night? HILARIOUS. Check out the outtakes from the commercials, if you haven’t yet!

Anyway, I was given a $200 gift card to check it out for myself. I recruited my friend Afaaf to come along with me. Best.Decision.Ever. I think she was a stylist in another life.

The first stop was the women’s department to update my wardrobe with some Spring-ready clothes. We found a fabulous pair of high-waisted navy blue linen pants from MNG by Mango that I fell in love with on first try.

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Sephora’s giving away samples of Stila’s brand new Black Diamond Mascara with any online order. The lengthening formula is infused with genuine black diamond powder for luxe, shimmery lashes. Enter promo code BLACKDIAMOND when you order.

Assuming what makes me happy, makes you happy.

Among my favorite mascaras are the ones that belong to the Dior family. But running $24-$27 makes them quite an investment. So, when I saw that for a limited time, you can get a full size of Dior’s Iconic mascara along with two mini companions of DiorShow and BlackOut for $29 at Sephora, I was all smiles.

It’s part of their DiorShow Lash Essential Set. If it’s high time for a new lash wardrobe, I say go for this.

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All you Bare Escentuals, Bare Minerals makeup loyalists will especially love this…

Leslie Blodgett, CEO of the makeup brand that started the whole mineral makeup frenzy, Bare Escenutals, has officially launched her limited-edition perfume line, Perfume Diaries. The first perfume of the series, Bare Skin, is already out exclusively at Sephora. The perfume has top notes of freesia, midnotes of vanilla, and touch of sandalwood.

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I’ve told you guys about my favorite non-smearing eye liner pots, though I totally get that some of you might just prefer using liquid or eye pencils. Thas cool, thas cool.

As you might also know, I’m a bit of a whimp when it comes to liquid, so I’m forever on the search for a good eye pencil. Enter Make Up For Ever Aqua Liners.

They come in rich colors that won’t wipe away or smear. And they glide right on for major definition.

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