First WTF? Roundup

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My blog is called "fancy-free" because I make whatever tickles my fancy. For every entry, I thoroughly research the topic and write a tutorial based on what I learned that week. I hope you can learn alongside my adventures. I'd love to hear from you, please leave a comment.

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March Madness: Marc Jacobs Social Butterfly, Fresh Edward Bess + By Terry Launches and Shopbop Sale Recommendations

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Lately, I've been thinking that I'd like to deem 2016 the "Year of the Eyeshadow Palette. " Up until recently, I haven't been particularly drawn to palettes as they seem to offer more shades than I could possibly use and, while I have never been opposed to excess in the option department (especially when it comes to beauty) when it... That being said, my sentiments have dramatically changed in the past few months as I have encountered a number of eyeshadow palettes with which I am smitten. One such example is the Marc Jacobs Beauty Social Butterfly Palette , which is a Neiman Marcus exclusive. Exclusive to Neiman Marcus since the in-store and online launch of the brand earlier this year, the * Marc Jacobs Beauty Social Butterfly Palette is a neutral-lover's dream come true.

[via Beauty Professor]

[03/16/16, via Oklahoma News]
10 math holidays we need in addition to Pi Day Restaurants would sell many 4 for $4 deals, and stores would offer buy four get four free deals ... Restaurants would charge randomly low prices to draw consumers in, and eyeglass retailers would offer a two-for-one deal on lenses. This has to be one ... [...]

[03/14/16, via The Huffington Post]
How Retirees Can Save on Prescription Eyeglasses Purchasing eyeglasses from discount retailers is another way to save. Costco is one of the best discount stores for good eyewear and low prices. Eyeglasses cost an average of around $150, but to shop there you have to pay a $55 annual membership fee. [...]

[03/13/16, via capitalgazette.com]
Savvy Senior: How retirees can save on prescription eyeglasses Purchasing eyeglasses from discount retailers is another way to save. Costco is one of the best discount stores for good eyewear and low prices. Eyeglasses cost an average of around $150, but to shop there you have to pay a $55 annual membership fee. [...]

[03/11/16, via Central Jersey]
SHOPTALK: Find out about deals and promotions at area stores America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses has opened a new location at 644 Nassau Park Blvd. in Nassau Park Pavilion. ABC&E offers two pairs of eyeglasses for $69.95 (includes single-vision uncoated plastic lenses and frames priced at $59.95). Find other lens ... [...]

[03/10/16, via CIO Today]
Amazon To Open Second Physical Bookstore The San Diego store will presumably resemble the Seattle location, which sells a limited selection of Amazon's best-reviewed books ... companies such as menswear retailer Bonobos and trendy eyeglass company Warby Parker have also put down physical roots. [...]