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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Jaqua Shows Their Appreciation With 25% Off Hand Cremes

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It’s that time of year when we all get so busy with the holidays that we forget to appreciate the little things that make us smile. Little things like being with family and friends, all the good food, and the laughter and love that comes along with the holidays. It’s easy to lose sight of these things during this very hurried time of year. At Jaqua, they believe it is okay to slow down, stop and smell the roses, take some time to appreciate their beauty, remind ourselves how lucky we are and let the people in our lives know how much we appreciate them.

They also want to let you know how much they appreciate you, so in honor of the little things in life, they’re giving you 25% off their Hand Crèmes. These deliciously fragranced hand crèmes are just the right size to take anywhere. They’re small enough to carry in your purse, gym bag, or glove box – and at just 2 oz. they can even get through airport security! They make great stocking stuffers…and at 25% off, you can get them for all those family members and friends you appreciate so much (and snag one for yourself).

Enter promotion code APPRE11A at checkout. Offer ends on 12/24/08.

Tarte Friends and Family: 40% Off – 5 Days Only!

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Enjoy 40% off at tarte.com, now through December 15th! Enter promo code FF08 at checkout.

You’re welcome…that’s what friends are for.

Jurlique Friends and Family: Take 25% Off

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Krina Handbag Giveaway Winner!!!

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Krina’s Calista handbag has been seen on the arms of Katherine Heigl, Jessica Simpson, Michelle Trachtenberg and Reese Witherspoon. Next up? None other than…

Melissa “Misha” Mannina!

Yay!!! Congrats, Misha! You are the winner of the Krina Handbag Giveaway – and as such, you are the new owner of the Calista bag in Licorice, from Krina’s 2008 Athena collection. Crafted from rich Italian leather, Calista is accented with solid gold-plated hardware with a lacquer coating. The purse contains an inside zippered compartment, PDA/iPOD pocket, a cell phone pocket, and key snap.

Again, congrats, Misha!

Many of you may be disappointed that you didn’t win. I understand…I know what it’s like to have handbags, rather than sugarplums, dancing in your head. For those of you so enamored with Krina bags that you’re tempted to buy yourself a gift this holiday season – allow me to tempt you a bit more.

Use promo code SPOILED10, for a 10% holiday discount at krinabag.com!

Thanks, Krina for spoiling my readers pretty! And thanks to all of you who participate every week. Your turn is coming…

Stay tuned for our next giveaway!

50 Percent Off Kiss My Face!

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Tomorrow (December 9, 2008) at noon begins Kiss My Face’s SUPER BIG 50% off sale in their web store. For 24 hours. they are thanking loyal customers by giving them the opportunity to buy for themselves everything they offer at 50% off!

Use promo code KMF50 at checkout.

Offer expires at 12pm EST on Wednesday, December 10, 2008.

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.

Stila Says Thanks…With A Free Lip Glaze!

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stila Stila Says Thanks...With A Free Lip Glaze!

Spend $30 or more at stilacosmetics.com and get a free Spiced Rum (yum) Lip Glaze. Just enter promo code GLAZE4U at checkout.



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