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

Discounts

Abaco Handbag Sale at Ideeli!!!!!!!!!!!!

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abaco+princess+handbag Abaco Handbag Sale at Ideeli!!!!!!!!!!!!
Remember that delish Abaco handbag I scored on Ideeli.com last summer? Well, now you can stop drinking the haterade and get one yourself – because Ideeli is having another Abaco handbag sale!!!

Abaco offers roomy handbags without the fuss. Following a true “joie de vivre” philosophy, this Parisian label unites vintage charm with modern practicality, creating a new twist on classic feminine style. Backed by extensive experience as a makeup artist, designer Raquel Achache crafts bags from supple leathers in indefinite colors (such as blue-gray). Because these subtler shades are also harder to find, she works directly with her factories to develop these custom colors, giving Abaco Laguna bags a distinct, sophisticated look. Pair this color palette with perfectly slouched silhouettes and the results manage to feel both new and familiar.

Abaco handbags aren’t easy to come by – and you’ll never find them at the ridiculously affordable prices offered by Ideeli. I’m thinking of buying another one… though I’ve amassed such a collection of purses, Mr. Spoiled Pretty might blow a gasket. Maybe we’ll keep it a secret?

To join Ideeli, visit ideeli.com and enter spoiledpretty as your invite code.

Recessionista’s Fabuless Pick of the Week: Victoria’s Secret Flawless Glow Face Bronzer

Posted on by daneen in Bronzer, Discounts, Fabuless Pick of the Week, Makeup Brush, Sale | 4 Comments

victoria%27s+secret+flawless+glow+face+bronzer Recessionistas Fabuless Pick of the Week: Victorias Secret Flawless Glow Face Bronzer
My sister’s BFF turned me onto Victoria’s Secret Flawless Glow Face Bronzer, from the Bare Bronze Collection. This velvety duo-bronzer has two finishes. Use the satin matte shade to contour, the pearly powder to highlight; and blend the two shades together for a shimmering bronze glow.

lindsay dirty face Recessionistas Fabuless Pick of the Week: Victorias Secret Flawless Glow Face BronzerThe shimmery half of the duo leaves you looking sunkissed, rather than muddy – a la Lindsay “Dirty Face” Lohan.

Here’s another tip passed along from Lauren’s friend: apply the shimmery shade, in a stripe, down the middle of the nose – then continue the line from the bottom of the nose to the cupid’s bow. And ta-da – instant hotness.

Flawless Glow Face Bronzer is available in three shades: light (glow 1), light/medium (glow 2), and medium (glow 3). I’ve got a Halle Berry-esque complexion and I wear the light/medium, just to give you an idea.

On the website, Flawless Glow Face Bronzer will set you back $17.50. But my sister and I snagged ours in the Victoria’s Secret store, where they’re selling these babies for $4.37! There’s also this adorable kabuki brush (super soft brown bristles with hot pink tips) that’s on sale for $4.87.

I finally cashed in the gift card I got last September at Fashion Week – and bought the Flawless Glow Face Bronzer and the Very Sexy Demi Push-Up Bra with Gel-Curve (very sexy, indeed).

 Recessionistas Fabuless Pick of the Week: Victorias Secret Flawless Glow Face Bronzer

Stila’s Inaugural Buy More, Save More Promotion

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stila+convertible+mascara Stilas Inaugural Buy More, Save More PromotionHey Stila shoppers -

It’s Stila’s inaugural BUY MORE, SAVE MORE offer!

$10 OFF & FREE SHIPPING on orders of $50+
$20 OFF & FREE SHIPPING on orders of $100+
$30 OFF & FREE SHIPPING on orders of $150+

Just enter the coupon code SAVEMORE at checkout. It’s a golden opportunity to stock up on Stila essentials and a perfect time to try out their new Convertible Mascara!

This offer will expire on Monday, January 26th at midnight – so act fast!

Freeze 24-7 PlumpLips – $9.99 at Marshalls

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You could spend $42 for a .28 oz tube of Freeze 24-7 PlumpLips gloss here. Or you could spend $9.99 at your local Marshalls. Yesterday, while shopping the Willow Grove, PA Marshalls with Mama Spoiled Pretty, I spotted a basket full of PlumpLips near register #1.

About a year ago when I reviewed PlumpLips, my sister also fell in love with the lip plumper; but $42 was a little too rich for a college student’s budget. So, being the best big sis a girl could ever wish for, I tossed a tube into my mom’s cart and told her that Lauren would be forever grateful.

Today, Lauren called me to gush about her new gloss…marveling that A) I remembered how hard she tried to find it, on the cheap, circa 2007…and B) that I even recalled which shade she had been searching for (FirstFrost).

I’m good.

Bye Bye Bush

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bye+bye+bush Bye Bye Bush
Say farewell to Bush.

poetic+waxing+kit Bye Bye BushDuring our transition from one president to another, get 20% off Bliss Spa’s signature Brazilian Bikini Wax, plus any waxing and post waxing* products you buy!

Valid 1.19.09-2.1.09 at any of Bliss’ Manhattan locations.

To book, visit blissworld.com or call 877-TO-BLISS and mention ‘farewell to Bush’ at checkout.

*Product discount is on the Ingrown Hair Eliminating Peeling Pads, Poetic Waxing Kit, and Get Out of Hair products.

Sale-abration: Save a Pretty Penny at Benefit.com

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If there’s anything that you want
If there’s anything Benefit can do
Shop Benefit.com and they’ll send it along
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50% Off Rebecca Minkoff

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rebecca+minkoff 50% Off Rebecca Minkoff
Now through December 31st, take 50% off handbags at RebeccaMinkoff.com.

rebecca+minkoff+rendezvous+clutch 50% Off Rebecca MinkoffHow darling is the Rendezvous Clutch in Purple Patent? It’s now only $187 (originally $375). This oversized clutch features Rebecca’s new signature buckle hardware. The Rendezvous clutch is perfect for leaving the office for a late night cocktail, or throw it in a larger tote for a weekend of fun.



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