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

Charity

Tide Loads of Hope

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tide+loads+of+hope Tide Loads of Hope
Total Beauty is in a race to raise money for natural disaster victims. All proceeds fund this amazing program that takes washing machines to families hit by natural disasters. Click here to learn more…or you can buy a cute “Loads of Hope” t-shirt here for $20.

Fergie Unveils New MAC Viva Glam Lipstick

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 Fergie Unveils New MAC Viva Glam Lipstick
On March 5th, Fergie – MAC Cosmetics’ VIVA GLAM Spokesperson – revealed her new VIVA GLAM VI Special Edition Lipstick and new VIVA GLAM advertising campaign in Los Angeles.

 Fergie Unveils New MAC Viva Glam Lipstick
VVG Beauty 300 Fergie Unveils New MAC Viva Glam LipstickFergie visited Project Angel Food, an organization committed to providing free prepared meals and nutrition counseling for those living with HIV/AIDS.

She then appeared at the MAC store on North Robertson Blvd to help raise awareness of HIV/AIDS by helping to sell VIVA GLAM lipsticks, which have raised over $130 million for HIV/AIDS globally over the past 15 years. 100% of the selling price of VIVA GLAM products go towards the MAC AIDS Fund.

Lipstick
VIVA GLAM VI SPECIAL EDITION: Soft blue pink (lustre)
VIVA GLAM VI: Warm terracotta plum with subtle pearl (lustre)
Suggested Retail Price: $14

Lipglass

VIVA GLAM VI SPECIAL EDITION: Soft pink-tinged mauve (frost)
VIVA GLAM VI: Warm plum with multi-reflective, muliti-dimensional pearl (frost)
Suggested Retail Price: $14

viva+glam+VI Fergie Unveils New MAC Viva Glam Lipstick

The new MAC Viva Glam VI Special Edition Lipstick will be available March 19, 2009 at all MAC locations and maccosmetics.com.

Kiss MS Goodbye

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 Kiss MS Goodbye
To help support the National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month, theBalm has created a limited-edition KISS MS GOODBYE version of their best-selling “You Buy, I’ll Fly” Overshadow Eye Shadow; a 100% pure mineral, shimmery copper shadow that adds a luxe look to the lid.

 Kiss MS GoodbyeDuring the entire month of March, theBalm.com will donate 25% of proceeds from the sale of the Limited Edition Overshadow to the cause. As a special thank you, customers who purchase this Overshadow will receive 25% off of any additional purchases they make from the site.

theBalm KISS MS GOODBYE Limited Edition overshadow retails for $15 at thebalm.com.

Bobbi Brown Limited-Edition Heart Truth Lip Gloss Trio

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Bobbi+Brown+Lip+Gloss+Trio Bobbi Brown Limited Edition Heart Truth Lip Gloss Trio
For the fourth year in a row, Bobbi Brown is a sponsor of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s Heart Truth celebrity fashion show. The show, which brings some of Hollywood’s leading ladies together on one runway, will be taking place on February 13th during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Bryant Park.

This year Bobbi created an exclusive, limited-edition Lip Gloss Trio in partnership with the Heart Truth campaign and its annual Red Dress Collection Fashion Show to raise awareness that heart disease is the #1 killer of women. The trio includes three of Bobbi’s favorite shades: Buff Lip Gloss, Pink Sugar Shimmer Lip Gloss, and Slopes Shimmer Lip Gloss (available exclusively in this set).

Only 500 of these limited-edition palettes, which feature a specially designed package and the tagline “Listen to Your Heart,” will be available from bobbibrown.com for $40 each.

HAPPY Holidays, From Clinique

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 HAPPY Holidays, From Clinique
This weekend, Clinique is spreading holiday good cheer. Friday, December 12th marks the beginning of Clinique’s Happy Weekend! To kick it off and in an effort to “pay it forward” and bring happiness and good will to consumers, Clinique will be brandishing shoppers with Random Acts of Happiness at the Happy Weekend Hospitality Tent in key cities across the country (New York, Chicago and Miami*) – because we could all use a little joy and happiness this holiday season.

 HAPPY Holidays, From CliniqueAt the Happy Weekend Hospitality Tents, Clinique Happy Santa and Elves will present passersby with free hot chocolate, cookies, Happy candy canes and complimentary gift wrapping (regardless of where the gifts were purchased).

Clinique counters nationwide will be gifting free iPods to lucky consumers chosen from those who enter to win, regardless of whether they have purchased a Clinique product. Happy elves will also be on the look out for anyone who needs assistance, whether it is crossing the street or helping people get into taxis.

 HAPPY Holidays, From CliniqueClinique will also reunite with Big Brothers Big Sisters, the largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the country, to ensure that those less fortunate have many opportunities to smile this holiday season. Beyond donating monies, Clinique will give the children and their moms something to be happy about. This year, the children will have the opportunity to gift their moms a Clinique makeover on Happy Weekend, along with a full year supply of skin care and makeup that has been customized for her needs. In addition, Clinique will join the children of Big Brothers Big Sisters at their annual holiday party on December 13th in New York City and will bring along a Clinique Happy Santa to deliver presents to all.

Clinique Holiday Cards designed by children of Big Brothers Big Sisters are available on clinique.com while supplies last. Also log on to catch “The Ten Days of Happiness” where Clinique will share a happy thought daily – send to your friends and loved ones and create a virtual happy moment.

*Happy Weekend Hospitality Tent locations and hours

New York City:
Friday, December 12, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
GM Building Plaza (Fifth Avenue between 58th and 59th Streets)

Chicago:
Saturday, December 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pioneer Court (401 N. Michigan Avenue)

Miami:
Saturday, December 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dadeland Mall (7303 SW 88th Street)

Bobbi Brown: Friends & Family

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Bobbi Brown is excited to announce their first ever Friends and Family Sale from December 2nd to 3rd! Shop online at bobbibrown.com and get 20% off your order, plus free standard shipping. Best of all, the proceeds from your purchase will help support Bobbi Brown’s donation of $10,000 to Dress for Success.

Aveda Comes In Handy

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aveda+hand+relief Aveda Comes In HandyStep away from the Aveda Hand Relief and keep your hands where I can see ‘em.

That’s what I would tell my co-workers if I weren’t the benevolent beauty blogger that I am. Instead – every morning when I get into work – I remove the hand cream from my purse, sit it on my desk and wait for the steady stream of colleagues to make their way into my office. I’m all about the peeps, so I encourage and enjoy when mi amigas partake of the moisture partay.

Aveda Hand Relief is an incredibly rich, but never greasy moisturizer that hydrates even the most parched hands. Plant emollients, humectants, exfoliating fruit acids and anti-oxidants soothe and diminish the signs of aging. And the citrusy scent smells refreshing and clean without verging on cloying.

For the month of October, the limited-edition Hand Relief comes in a 5oz tube and features a pink ribbon design…and $4 from every purchase benefits The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Available now in Aveda salons, spas, stores and at aveda.com.



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