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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MAC Overrich

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Fall for luscious. The Cult of Cherry inspired Overrich, eight pigments that keep you de-lovely and delicious as ever. Oxidized, rich-metal hues are a cakewalk to apply, for eyes, face and all the sweet spots. These Overrich pigments satisfy an appetite for glamour.

PIGMENT: Pigment is a highly concentrated loose color powder that contains ingredients to help it adhere to the skin. Pigment comes in an excellent range of colors. Use to create a subtle wash of colour or an intense effect. Pigment does not streak or cake, is easy to blend and long-lasting.

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* Blonde’s Gold: Light tan with gold and white pearl (frost)
* Antique Green: turquoise green with gold pearl (frost)
* Vintage gold: Tarnished green with green pearl (frost)
* Museum bronze: Rich taupe with gold pearl (frost)
* Mauvemnet: Cool taupe with gold pearl (frost)
* Mega-Rich: Frosty burnt orange with gold pearl (frost)
* Copperbeam: Rusted brown with red pearl (frost)
* Heritage Rouge: Deep burgundy with red and brown pearl (frost)

The official launch is slated for August 21st, but the collection is available for purchase right now on maccosmetics.com. Ssssshhh…don’t tell anyone. This will be our little secret.

Marco Pelusi Anti-Frizz Leave-In Conditioner

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Guest Review: Marco Pelusi Anti-Frizz Leave-In Conditioner
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Rated 9.5 by TotalBeauty.com Editor Charli Schuler

It’s easy to see why Marco Color Anti-Frizz Leave-In Conditioner with Collagen Color Guard is hairstylist Marco Pelusi’s signature product. Just one or two pumps miraculously detangle knots and tame frizz on all hair types. …More

17 Hairstyles That Take Less Than 10 Minutes

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Up ‘dos mere mortals like us can actually replicate at home

With a few (and only a few) key products and styling tools, you can quickly give yourself a salon-worthy ‘do. And hey, if you hate it, try a different one — at least you haven’t blown 60 bucks and a hour of precious time on it. …More

Hair Product Challenge: Frizz Fighters

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Total Beauty Weekend Web Tour

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Are you looking for a foundation that will give you that Peaches and Cream complexion? Find out what products The Makeup Divas reviews and recommends.

Viva Woman shares her tips on application techniques for foundation powder.

Get Jamie’s take on what she feels is the Holy Grail of styling lotions at Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog.

Monique at Beauty Girl Musings shares her first FOTD featuring Bobbi Brown’s Mauve Face Palette!

CHANEL Introduces Coco Mademoiselle Shimmering Touch and Twist & Spray – Talking Makeup!

Want flawlessly radiant skin? Beauty Tyrant has the answer and is totally blown away by this sweet, sweet exfoliator by L’occitane. You’ll love it too!

Beauty Junkie in SF gets smooth gams again with the help of the King of Shaves, for women too!

Want to know NYC “it girl” Julia Allison’s fave beauty tips? Beauty Blogging Junkie scored an exclusive interview! Click here to read Julia’s beauty recommendations from body lotion to faux lashes.

If you like your cosmetics cute and sassy, check out Beauty411‘s review of Jelly Pong Pong Cosmetics. Enter the giveaway while you’re there!

Take care of your skin! Head to The Beauty of Life now for your chance to win over $300 in Murad products!

A Mom in Red High Heels is giving away an hour consultation with a Personal Shopper! Find out how to enter!

The Olympics have inspired Jenn over at Beauty in Real Life to try out some gold looks. Check them out here.

Have you been wondering how to whiten your teeth effectively at home? Frappelattes has found an answer.

Glossypink reminisces about her first blush and one of her all-time favorite drugstore products!

Get some Juara in your Jamu! Join Beauty’s SPOT as she goes back to her Indonesian roots with Juara’s Rice Facial Scrub.

Toya from The Life of A Ladybug talks all about her favorite lip gloss of the summer! Come see what it is!

Spoiled Pretty is hosting two fabulous giveaways this week. Five lucky ladies will win Fancy, Jessica Simpson’s new fragrance…and one winner will receive Essie’s Fall 2008 Color Collection. What are you waiting for? Enter today!!!

Product Girl‘s own Christina shows you signature smoldering eye look. What’s your signature eye look?

Beauty Blog Network: Best Week Ever

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bbn Beauty Blog Network: Best Week EverFind out how you can WIN $365 bucks worth of Stila products during The Daily Cookie‘s anniversary celebration!

The Muse is rounding up concealers! Check out a brand new concealer review for the weeks ahead at Musings of a Muse! No brand goes untouched! Lancome, Jelly Pong Pong, MAC, Bobbi Brown, and Drugstore Concealer finds are just some of the reviews the Muse will be diving into!

A Touch of Blusher got to meet YSL’s latest eye palette.

The Makeup Divas tells you about a skinvigorating gift set that includes all the tools for looking better.

Beauty Junkie in SF finds that Too Faced’s New Mascara gets right to the point of things.

Want to know NYC “it girl” Julia Allison’s fave beauty tips? Beauty Blogging Junkie scored an exclusive interview! Click here to read Julia’s beauty recommendations from body lotion to faux lashes.

If you like your cosmetics cute and sassy, check out Beauty411‘s review of Jelly Pong Pong Cosmetics. Enter the giveaway while you’re there!

Makeup Moxie reviews the new concealer/highlighter duo, Lorac Double Feature.

Take care of your skin! Head to The Beauty of Life now for your chance to win over $300 in Murad products!

Beauty Banter reviews the latest must-have fall color lines – MAC, Smashbox, Tarte, Prescriptives… and more!

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog gives you 18 makeup tips from the talented makeup artists at MAC Cosmetics.

Check out Rouge Deluxe‘s buys from the Jill Stuart, Awake, Canmake and Majolica Majorca fall collections!

Christine from 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic has already found her new fragrance from fall, Bond No 9′s Andy Warhol’s Lexington Avenue!

Pursebuzz.com shows you how to be part of MAC Cult of Cherry in just ten minutes. Eyes, lips and hair…well hair is gonna cost you another ten minutes for hair icon razz Beauty Blog Network: Best Week Ever

Enter Beauty in Real Life‘s Elizabeth Grant giveaway for a prize worth $100!

Toya from The Life of A Ladybug talks all about her favorite lip gloss of the summer! Come see what it is!

Spoiled Pretty is hosting two fabulous giveaways this week. Five lucky ladies will win Fancy, Jessica Simpson’s new fragrance…and one winner will receive Essie’s Fall 2008 Color Collection. What are you waiting for? Enter today!!!

makeup loves me exposes you to the rare treats that are givenchy’s fall collection – dandy.

Product Girl‘s own Christina shows you signature smoldering eye look. What’s your signature eye look?

Top 10 Makeup Felonies: How Do YOU Plead?

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No one is innocent, not even Paris Hilton. Celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles tells which beauty crimes to avoid

Before you make up your next face, there are 10 crucial no-nos you need to know. (Chances are you’re guilty of at least one of them.) To ensure that your best efforts aren’t wasted, we asked celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles to explain why these common mistakes really are that bad … as if fear of looking like one of these celebrity offenders isn’t enough …More



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