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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Beautiful Start To The New Year: Benefit Twilight Giveaway Winners Revealed

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Happy New Year, y’all!

And congratulations to the five winners of the Benefit Twilight Giveaway: Dakota Kenyon, Taylor Koon, Jenelle O’Malley, Sarah Scott and Keisha Williams.

ms+behavin Beautiful Start To The New Year: Benefit Twilight Giveaway Winners RevealedThese lucky ladies will receive Benefit’s Silky Finish Lipstick in Ms. Behavin, the same shade Robert Pattinson wears as Edward Cullen in the movie adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this contest – and special thanks to Benefit for indulging my personal Twilight obsession by sponsoring this giveaway.

Stay tuned for the next giveaway announcement!

Spoiled Pretty Teams Up With Benefit Cosmetics for Twilight-Inspired Giveaway

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Thanks to my girl, Amber, I’m on board the Twilight train and I don’t want this wild ride to end.

I saw Twilight twice in it’s first week in the theater. I just finished Breaking Dawn, the fourth book in the series. My sister rocked my world today when she gave me Twilight: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion for Christmas. This behind-the-scenes guide features full-color photos of the cast, locations, and sets, as well as storyboards, interviews, and much more.

As a Twilight enthusiast/beauty addict, one of the best parts of the book is an interview with Jeanne Van Phue, the movie’s head makeup artist. She talks about her love for makeup, and gives the skinny on happenings behind-the-scenes.

“With makeup you can transform someone, make them look beautiful; you can change the eyebrows and make someone’s eyes look bigger,” says Van Phue. “People don’t realize makeup may be covering a blemish or black-and-blue mark. We’re trained to make people look better, or older, or stressed out. We do all that!”

twilight+edward Spoiled Pretty Teams Up With Benefit Cosmetics for Twilight Inspired Giveaway“Edward is the hero, so I had to make him look the best [out] of everyone…Rob looks drop-dead gorgeous, so I applied his makeup a little thinner. The pale makeup takes the life out of you, so I let a tiny bit of his natural skin tone come through. I made his eyes look more beautiful and put a little lip stain to make him look more appealing. Rob looks different from the others; we wanted him to stand out.”

If you’re a fan of my Twilight-inspired posts, you already know that Van Phue used Benefit’s Silky Finish Lipstick in Ms. Behavin on Robert Pattinson, who plays Edward Cullen in the film. Well, I had such a positive response to that article that I’m partnering with Benefit for a giveaway – Twilight style.

Five readers will win Benefit’s Silky Finish Lipstick in Ms. Behavin, a mulberry glaze (retail value $18). The innovative formula slides on silky smooth for the softest, sexiest lips ever. Sheer coverage with buildable color…wear as little or as luscious as you like. Lipstick glides on effortlessly with the slant tip for flawless, even coverage.

To enter, send an email to spoiledprettycontests@gmail.com. The subject line should read “Benefit Twilight Giveaway.” The contest ends at midnight (EST) on Wednesday, December 31st. Five winners will be chosen at random from among the entrants. On Thursday, January 1st, I’ll announce the winners’ names. Please, only one entry per person; duplicate entries will not increase your chances of winning. Contest is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

Good luck!

Look…Find Out If You’ve Won Vera Wang’s Latest Fragrance!

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Congratulations to Kim Kelly, Taryn Travis and Rosanna Yee. These ladies are winners of the Vera Wang Look Giveaway and will receive a 1 oz bottle of Vera’s newest fragrance.

A sparkling elixir of mandarin and watery greens are layered with lush notes of lychee and golden delicious apple, filling the topnote with a burst of energy and freshness. The vibrant floral bouquet of lily, freesia and jasmine envelopes with femininity and elegance. A natural sensuality is enhanced in the drydown of indulgent vanilla and skin musk. Touches of oakmoss and patchouli create balance with warmth, depth and character.

Thanks to Vera Wang for sponsoring this contest – and to all of you who entered. Stop by again soon for Spoiled Pretty’s next giveaway announcement.

Burt’s Bees Giveaway Winner – Is It You?

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Congratulations to Trinh Loi, winner of the Burt’s Bees Giveaway. Lucky Trinh is the new owner of three naturally fabulous gift sets: Overnight Bee-Uty Bag, Mint Medley Gift, and Radiance Gift.

Thanks to Burt’s Bees for sponsoring the giveaway! And stay tuned for your next chance to get Spoiled Pretty!

Don’t Forget: Spoiled Pretty Has Two Giveaways This Week!

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verawanglook Dont Forget: Spoiled Pretty Has Two Giveaways This Week!Spoiled Pretty has two giveaways this week…so consider this a gentle reminder.

Enter to win Burt’s Bees Overnight Bee-Uty Bag, Mint Medley Gift and Radiance Gift.

And Spoiled Pretty is also giving away three 1 oz bottles of Look, Vera Wang’s latest fragrance!

I wouldn’t want for you to miss out. Good luck!

Vera Wang Look Giveaway!

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vera+wang+look Vera Wang Look Giveaway!“It’s a spirit and style that’s absolutely original and comes from within. It’s an attitude, an elusive accessory. It’s that indefinable quality of self-expression that creates a look that sets a woman apart. I’ve always said if I could bottle it, I would…and now I have.” -Vera Wang

If Vera Wang’s romantically modern designs had a smell, it would be Look, her latest fragrance. Like her fashion, this clean, floral scent represents a measured study in texture, color, silhouette and proportion.

A sparkling elixir of mandarin and watery greens are layered with lush notes of lychee and golden delicious apple, filling the topnote with a burst of energy and freshness. The vibrant floral bouquet of lily, freesia and jasmine envelopes with femininity and elegance. A natural sensuality is enhanced in the drydown of indulgent vanilla and skin musk. Touches of oakmoss and patchouli create balance with warmth, depth and character.

The bottle, with it’s contrasting proportions and architectural refinement, is also inspired by Vera’s ready to wear line.

The LOOK Fragrance Collection includes Parfum Elixir, Eau de Parfum Spray, Sheer Body Lotion, Velvet Body Crème, Satin Shower Crème.

This week, Spoiled Pretty is giving away three 1 oz bottles of Look Eau de Parfum Spray!

To enter, send an email to spoiledprettycontests@gmail.com. The subject line should read “Vera Wang Look Giveaway.” The contest ends at midnight (EST) on Sunday, December 21st. Three winners will be chosen at random from among the entrants. On Monday, December 22nd, I’ll announce the winners’ names. Please, only one entry per person; duplicate entries will not increase your chances of winning. Contest is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

Good luck!

Jimeale New York Giveaway Winners!

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Congrats to Rachel Crisman, Ashleigh McClintock and Victoria Shade…winners of the Jimeale New York Giveaway! These readers will receive The Flat Pack Travel Cosmetic Bag in Ossington, the perfect toiletries case for traveling. With individual compartments, it protects against leaks and spills. It zips open to lay flat and has two separate-lined zip compartments for earrings and personal treasures. Then there are two large clear zip areas to fit full-sized bottles, moisturizers, cleansers and more! Perfect for weekend getaways or to keep your makeup organized, it’s double lined on the inside with signature chocolate and white stripe – Jimeale’s favorite!

kelly+rutherford+jimeale+jorgensen Jimeale New York Giveaway Winners!Have you heard the gossip about Jimeale New York? Kelly Rutherford, from the CW’s Gossip Girl, says “I believe in Jimeale and love her bags. She makes great products at even better prices and donates a portion of her profits to charity and we love that! With her bags, the entire family travels in style.”

Want to gift a special someone (or yourself) with a little Jimeale this holiday season? Get 20% off everything at Jimeale.com with coupon code friends08 at checkout.

Thanks, Jimeale New York!

And stay tuned for our next giveaway.



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