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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Shu Uemura Friends & Family: 20% Off!

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Kiehl’s Friends & Family: Save 20%

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Now through 12/1/08, print out this invitation and take it to a Kiehl’s freestanding retail store and get 20% off your purchase. Kiehls.com customers get the same great deal by entering promo code FAMILY at checkout – plus free shipping on orders of $30 or more.

Sephora Mistletoe Makeover

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I’ve spent the past hour messing around with Sephora’s Mistletoe Makeover, an adorable e-card that lets you virtually experiment with holiday makeup trends and share with friends.

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The perfectionist in me was finally pleased with my fifth attempt. And the cornball in me spent almost 45 minutes rocking out to Sephora’s techno version of “Auld Lang Syne.”

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Speaking of Stila…Take 20% Off!

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Stila recognizes that the state of the economy means less opportunity to splurge. So they’re offering a 20% discount and free shipping on any order of $30 or more at stilacosmetics.com!!!

Pick up the Celebrate and Shine – Holiday Color Collection for just $32 (regularly $40 and valued at $114). The collection features some of Stila’s best-selling shades and award-winning products, the includes: award-winning eye shadows in Kitten and Barefoot Contessa; Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer; Multi-effect Mascara in Black; and a limited-edition Lip Glaze, Fruit Cake (a golden rose shade).

Enter ECYX12 at checkout. This offer is valid now until December 16th.

Benefit Cosmetics: Friends & Family

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The Benefit Cosmetics friends and family offer is in full swing! Friends and family can save 20% at benefitcosmetics.com, and shipping is free on orders of $50 or more.

Enter FRIEND08 for the 20% discount. Enter PRETTY50 for the free shipping. This offer is valid through Monday, November 10th.

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Friends, Family & Countrywomen: 20% Off at Sephora.com

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 Friends, Family & Countrywomen: 20% Off at Sephora.com
November 6-10th, take 20% off everything at Sephora.com. Simply enter FF2008 at checkout. Not valid in stores.

What’s going in your virtual shopping basket?

Hourglass Cosmetics Friends & Family: 25% Off

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 Hourglass Cosmetics Friends & Family: 25% Off
Enjoy 25% off Hourglass Cosmetics, through Friday, November 6th. Stock up on products for yourself, or get a head start on your holiday shopping.

Just enter promo code Gratitude at checkout. Plus free ground shipping on all orders over $100 (US only).



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