Beautiful Things My Mother Taught Me


Mom and me, circa 1979 Disclosure: This post is sponsored by CoverGirl. Mother’s Day is this Sunday and I’m so excited. Not just because Mr. Spoiled Pretty and my son, Westley, are treating me to a decadent brunch. But because it’s an opportunity to celebrate my hero, Andrea Stamps. I must admit that until two years ago, Mother’s Day was just another CONTINUE READING

Bath & Body Works 3-Wick Candles: 2 for $22


At Christmastime, I agonized over what to get my son's daycare teachers. There are 12 of them - and even though he has his two main teachers, they all have interaction with him and take excellent care of him. So I needed to buy 12 gifts to show my appreciation, without breaking the bank. $10 each seemed doable, except CONTINUE READING

IMAN Skin Tone Evener BB Creme SPF 15


As a beauty expert, I’m embarrassed by how late I am to the BB Cream party. In the past year, so many friends and colleagues have asked me about BB Creams—what’s the buzz, which brands are the best, etc. —and they would look at me funny when I admitted to not having tried BB Creams yet. I mean, they CONTINUE READING

CoverGirl Outlast Brilliant Shine Nail Gloss in Vio-last


I’m very fickle about my fingernails. Before I paint my nails or get them professionally did, I spend a inordinate amount of time pondering my polish options. I consider the season, recent trends, my wardrobe that week and anywhere special I might go. But despite all of this planning, I’m usually over my polish choice before it even dries. Not CONTINUE READING

My New Arm Candy: Rebecca Minkoff Swing Bag


After beauty products, handbags are my secondary addiction. But when it comes to arm candy, I have discriminating taste. For me, the perfect handbag seamlessly marries fashion with function, is handcrafted from high-quality materials, has really unique hardware and is classic but edgy - all at the same time. I don't like to carry the of-the-moment "it" bag. I CONTINUE READING

Bust a Move On Over to Saturday.com


Earlier this month, Kate Spade (aka creator of cuteness and the reason why I can't seem to keep money in my wallet), launched a brand new line called Kate Spade Saturday. Kate Spade Saturday is a new global lifestyle brand created to channel the spirit of Saturday seven days a week. This younger, more accessible sister to kate spade new CONTINUE READING

Accolades and Honors

I Can Die Now: Spoiled Pretty Is In Glamour Magazine!!!

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On Tuesday, I was beside myself when Glamour.com dubbed me a VIP Beauty Blogger. Then on Wednesday, I learned that one of my beauty secrets made its way into Glamour Magazine‘s “Special Super-Packed 70th Anniversary Issue” (April 2009).

Yes, child…my name is in ink…on page 83!!!

Shout out to Fiorella Valdesolo for this truly amazing opportunity.

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According To Glamour Magazine, I’m a VIP Beauty Blogger!

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Visit Glamour.com for 10 Hair, Makeup and Skin Glam-up Tricks From VIP Beauty Bloggers. I’m one of them!

Julia, Patrice, Amber, Michelle, and I share some of our tried-and-true hair, makeup and skin-care tips. Check it out!

The Glamorous Life: Spoiled Pretty Featured on Glamour.com!

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We flying the first class
Up in the sky
Poppin‘ champagne
Livin‘ the life
In the fast lane
And I wont change
By the Glamorous, oh the flossy flossy

Click here to check out my recent interview with Glamour Magazine. I couldn’t be more elated by how well everything turned out. Give it a look-see and if you’re thoroughly informed and entertained – show Spoiled Pretty some love and leave a comment at the bottom of Glamour’s post.

And big thanks to Beth for this amazing opportunity!

Allure Passes The Mic To Spoiled Pretty

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Today, Allure‘s Daily Beauty Reporter, Jessica Matlin, passed the mic to some of her fellow bloggettes – to find out which skin care products they’re obsessing over at the moment.

What was my answer? You’ll have to click here and see. And can you believe I was even asked in the first place? I’m still pinching myself. It’s like a belated birthday present (last week, Spoiled Pretty celebrated one year in the beauty blogging biz).

And your cosmetics connoisseur is in good company. Jessica also polled Amber, Erika and Nadine. You go, girls!

Spoiled Pretty Likes Being On Top

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Shop5 Emblem 02 Spoiled Pretty Likes Being On TopGuess what? Spoiled Pretty has been chosen by the editorial staff of Shop5.com as one of the Top 5 beauty blogs!

Rounding out the top spots are Kristen from Beauty Addict, Amber from Beauty Blogging Junkie, Erika from Makeup Bag, and Christine from 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic. These ladies are über talented (and gorgeous, to boot) – and I feel very honored to be included on the list.

Shop5.com is an online destination that gives you the Top 5 websites for almost anything — as decided by users and Shop5 editors — along with full profiles and reviews of every site. The Top 5 list will change as ratings and reviews come in from Shop5 users…which is where you, my pretties, come in.

If you love Spoiled Pretty, please check out the review and add your two cents so we stay on top.

Spoiled Pretty Featured in The Nest Magazine!

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More exciting news…

Spoiled Pretty is featured in the Summer 2008 issue of The Nest magazine!!!

On page 114, the mag lists the “Nesties’” favorite blogs. There are nine categories and four blogs in each category.

So apparently, Spoiled Pretty is where it’s at?!? But you already knew that.

Smooches,
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My "Best Content" Award

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I was just over at TotalBeauty.com and reading the Editor’s Blog. Guess what they had posted? My Best Content Award. Couldn’t keep it to myself. It’s your award too…you motivate me, inspire me, and fuel my creativity. And I love making you laugh. Thanks, y’all!

And I’d like to give a shout-out to the other award winners. Check them out:

A Mom in Red High Heels
All About the Pretty
All Lacquered Up
Beauty Blogging Junkie
Makeup For Life



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