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

Listen Up, My Little Chocoholics…

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Listen up, my little chocoholics…

espressoTruffle Listen Up, My Little Chocoholics...New to Starbucks’ beverage lineup: the Espresso Truffle Latte. They’ve combined Starbucks espresso with the premium European-style cocoa blend used in their Signature Hot Chocolate and steamed milk, and topped it with whipped cream and a touch of chocolate powder.

It’s like your taste buds died and went to cocoa-covered heaven!

And if you’re one of those folks who lives at Starbucks (are you made of money?), here’s a tasty tidbit for ya…get the new Starbucks Gold Card – and for an annual membership fee of $25, you’ll enjoy the following perks:

* 10% off most purchases in participating U.S. Starbucks stores
* A free drink when you purchase your membership in-store
* A free beverage on your birthday
* Exclusive offers and discounts throughout the year
* Free Wi-Fi access (for up to 2 hours) each day in participatingStarbucks stores

Never Heard of Ideeli? Shut Your Mouth!

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abaco+laguna Never Heard of Ideeli? Shut Your Mouth!
What is the site,
For luxury items at a pauper’s price?
Ideeli!
Damn right.

You see, that Ideeli is a bad mother-
(Shut your mouth.)
But I’m talkin’ ’bout Ideeli!
(Then we can dig it.)

What do you mean, you’ve never heard of Ideeli? Child, you and me needs to have a little chat.

Ideeli is an invitation-only shopping community that offers online sample sales of the most sought-after fashion, home and beauty products. Ideeli members also enjoy privileged access to luxury lifestyle experiences such as fashion shows and sold-out concerts.

If you’re a handbag connoisseur like me, get thee to Ideeli. You will be absolutely amazed by the variety of merchandise, and you’ll think you’ve hit the jackpot when you see the their selection of luxury purses at pauper prices.

This summer, I purchased an Abaco Paris Laguna handbag for $250 (originally $750)…it arrived on my doorstep a few days later and I was bowled over by the quality and the scrumptious leather. It’s one of my most beloved bags, and I get compliments galore every time it’s on my arm.

Ideeli is an invitation only website…so if you’re interested in a membership (it’s free), give me a shout-out and I’ll hook you up. Happy shopping!

Shu Uemura Friends & Family: 20% Off!

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friends+and+family+shu+uemura Shu Uemura Friends & Family: 20% Off!
As the holidays quickly approach, shu uemura wants to thank beauty addicts like you for your support. Get 20% off orders at shuuemura-usa.com or at shu uemura Boutiques in Boston, San Francisco and South Coast Plaza between now and December 1st.

Take advantage of this discount at shuuemura-usa.com by entering SHUFRIENDS at checkout.

Kiehl’s Friends & Family: Save 20%

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kiehls+friends+and+family Kiehls Friends & Family: Save 20%
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.

Kenzo Friends & Family

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kenzo+friends+and+family Kenzo Friends & Family
Kenzo Parfums is celebrating 20 years in the biz by re-launching their website, kenzousa.com. Today, the newly re-designed website is unveiled to the public – and to mark the occasion, they’re hosting their first ever Friends and Family Anniversary Event! Now through November 24th, get 20% off your entire purchase at kenzousa.com.

 Kenzo Friends & Family
And just in time for the Friends and Family promotion, Kenzo debuts a rich and spicy new fragrance for her – KenzoAmour Le Parfum. The perfect scent for cooler weather, KenzoAmour Le Parfum is a woody oriental evocative of a slow, sensuous journey through the exotic landscapes of Asia. The richness of benzoin balm and amber combines with the softness of frangipani blossom and vanilla to bring forth a new story in Kenzo’s Asian voyage. Inspired by the ethereal shrines of the East, designer Karim Rashid’s original bottle design has been dipped in a matte gold finish, reminiscent of the precious offerings made to the deities as thanks for the good fortune bestowed.

Actress and new Bond Girl Olga Kurylenko is the face of the fragrance, which launched this past weekend – coinciding with the national release of Quantum of Solace.

KenzoAmour Le Parfum is available in 1 oz and 1.7 oz ($52/$68 with the 20% discount, $65/$85 without).

Speaking of Stila…Take 20% Off!

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stila+holiday+color+collection Speaking of Stila...Take 20% Off!
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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benefit+friends+and+family Benefit Cosmetics: Friends & Family
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.

And spread the word…that’s what friends are for.



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