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

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Bath and Body

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Kiehl’s Creme de Corps

Posted on December 9, 2012 by daneen in Bath and Body, Featured, Holiday, Holiday Gift Guide 2012, Lotion | Leave a comment

kiehls creme de corps holiday1 Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Kiehls Creme de Corps I am seriously late to the Kiehl’s Creme de Corps party, but I have been making up for lost time ever since the brand gifted me with my very first bottle.

Creme de Corps, thanks to its decadently rich and pampering formula, has been a Kiehl’s favorite for over four decades. I’ve been using it to lock in moisture all day and leave my skin baby smooth. It has also come in handy, literally, for my husband (aka ‘Sandpaper Hands’). Just when we thought that his parched and cracked hands were beyond hope, Creme de Corps brought them back to life. CONTINUE READING

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: MOR ‘Essential Moments – Honey Nectar’ Set

Posted on December 6, 2012 by daneen in Bath and Body, Featured, Hands, Holiday, Holiday Gift Guide 2012, Lotion | Leave a comment

MOR Essential Moments Honey Nectar Set Holiday Gift Guide 2012: MOR Essential Moments Honey Nectar Set Since discovering MOR Cosmetics last year during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, I have been obsessed with their products. So my holiday bath and body gift picks are the products that introduced me to the brand. The MOR ‘Essential Moments – Honey Nectar’ Set ($25) includes a Soap Bar, Body Butter and Hand Cream. The Honey Nectar scent is one of the best fragrances I’ve ever smelled. I’m not a big honey fan, but the scent isn’t so literal; it also features notes of brown sugar, candied almonds and warm vanilla milk.

For more expert gift picks, check out Spoiled Pretty’s Holiday Gift Guide 2012!

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Carol’s Daughter Joy of Vanilla Body Indulgence Trio

Posted on December 1, 2012 by daneen in Bath and Body, Dry Skin, Featured, Holiday, Holiday Gift Guide 2012, Lotion | Leave a comment

Carols Daughter Joy of Vanilla Body Indulgence Trio Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Carols Daughter Joy of Vanilla Body Indulgence TrioCarol’s Daughter Joy of Vanilla Body Indulgence Trio is the gift for that vanilla lover in your life. I, myself, am a vanilla fiend. It’s my absolute favorite fragrance. But I have a discerning nose. Not all confection-scented beauty products are created equal and many are downright amateur and juvenile. Carol’s Daughter, on the other hand, does vanilla justice and offers some of the most elegant and inspired takes on the classic scent.

“Vanilla is one of my favorite notes to work with; it blends so beautifully with almost anything. Vanilla is warm and loving and conjures up happy thoughts, and at the same time it can add a subtle sensuality to a scent. Included in this set are two of our most popular vanilla fragrances from the past few years and an exciting new vanilla.” —Lisa Price, Founder of Carol’s Daughter

Carol’s Daughter Joy of Vanilla Body Indulgence Trio in Joy Box includes:

  • 4 oz. Sugar-Dipped Vanilla Body Cream (notes of water lily, vanilla and cotton candy)
  • 4 oz. Vanilla Petals Body Cream (notes of French marshmallow, soft florals and vanilla)
  • 4 oz. Vanilla Truffle Body Cream (notes of creamy vanilla, white chocolate and turbinado sugar) CONTINUE READING

50% Off Kiehl’s Crème de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter

Posted on October 25, 2012 by daneen in Bath and Body, Discounts, Featured, Lotion, Sale | 2 Comments

If you’re a fan of Kiehl’s Crème de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter, now is the time to stock up. And if you’ve been thinking about trying this customer fave, you’re also in luck – because Good Morning America’s Steals and Deals just announced a coupon code for 50% off!

Kiehls Creme de Corps Soy Milk Honey Whipped Body Butter 50% Off Kiehl’s Crème de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter

Kiehl’s Since 1851: Crème de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter
Original: $38 (8oz jar) to $48 (12 oz jar)
GMA Exclusive Deal: $19 to $24
Valid: 10/25/12
(Promo code: GMA50)

A must-have to keep skin feeling softer and hydrated, Kiehl’s Whipped Body Butter quickly absorbs into the skin and will have you feeling moisturized all day. Inspired by the Crème de Corps body cream, a customer favorite for decades, this luxurious air-whipped body butter delivers rich hydration for up to 24 hours. Ideal as an everyday body cream, instantly restore, protect and soften skin with the ultra-light formula. Choose from an 8 oz or 12 oz jar. Shipping is $7 and free for orders of $60 or more.

This stuff NEVER goes on sale, so act fast. The offer is only good today – October 25 – at Kiehls.com.

Winners of the Gud Hand Wash and Hand Cream Giveaway

Posted on October 7, 2012 by daneen in Bath and Body, Contest, Featured, Giveaway, Hands, Lotion, Soap | 1 Comment

gud hand wash and hand cream Winners of the Gud Hand Wash and Hand Cream Giveaway

Congrats to the winners of the Güd Hand Wash and Hand Cream Giveaway: Rachel, Sheila Walton and Bailey! These ladies will each receive a Hand Wash and Hand Cream, in their choice of scent.

Güd hand care products provide a fresh, fruity, floral escape as well as protection against cold-weather drying and cracking! güd Hand Wash and Hand Cream are also formulated with güd-for-you-ingredients (not yucky toxins like parabens, phthalates or petrochemicals).

Many thanks to güd for sponsoring this giveaway. And stay tuned for Spoiled Pretty’s next contest.

2012 Eucerin Healthy Skin Challenge: Second Report

Posted on October 5, 2012 by daneen in Bath and Body, Eczema, Face, Featured, Hyperpigmentation, Skin Care, Sun Protection | Leave a comment

Eucerin Challenge Badge 2012 Eucerin Healthy Skin Challenge: Second Report

This past Spring, I embarked on the 2012 Eucerin Healthy Skin Challenge. To kick off this partnership, I had a consultation with Dr. Deborah Sarnoff, a NYC dermatologist. After discussing my skin issues, she recommended the following Eucerin products for me:

After using the products for four months, I had a follow-up consultation with Dr. Sarnoff. Watch the video for a recap of my evaluation and the progress I’ve made, as well as some great tips Dr. Sarnoff gave me for the coming months.

You can get in on the action too. Visit the “Digital Derm” tab on the Eucerin Facebook page! This tab offers you the chance to ask one of Eucerin’s Skin First Council dermatologists a question about their skincare and find a local dermatologist near your home. And if you’re on Twitter, be sure to follow @EucerinUS.

Free L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream – October 1-14th

Posted on September 26, 2012 by daneen in Bath and Body, Featured, Hands, Lotion, Samples | Leave a comment

loccitane shea butter hand cream Free LOccitane Shea Butter Hand Cream October 1 14thL’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream is a #1 international best-seller from L’Occitane, and one of my personal favorites. Enriched with 20% shea butter, this super-creamy hand balm quickly penetrates to protect, nourish and regenerate dry skin. The scent is light, yet intoxicating. Smooth even the most hard-working hands with a blend of nourishing ingredients including almond oil, honey, coconut oil and antioxidant vitamin E.

Whenever I buy the Shea Butter Hand Cream, I opt for the trio – so I can keep one tube on my vanity, leave the second tube in my desk drawer at work, and stash the third tube in my purse so I’m never without this little luxury.

Why am I telling you all this? Well, because starting October 1st, you can score a tube for free! CONTINUE READING



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