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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Fergie "Viva Glamorous" Remix

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As you already know, Fergie is the newest Viva Glam VI Spoksperson. Today, MAC launched a very special section on their website: maccosmetics.com/fergie.

It gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the ad campaign shoot, plus e-cards with messages from Fergie. And – most importantly, Fergie did a special remix of “Glamorous” (called “Viva Glamorous”) and the first 15,000 downloads are FREE! Check it out!

Thank Heaven For Heatherette

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Yesterday, Mr. Spoiled Pretty and I went over my parents’ house for Easter Dinner. When I walked through the front door, I immediately noticed my mom’s sassy lipcolor.

Here’s how the convo went down…

Mom: Do you like my new lipstick?
Me: Actually, I really do. What lipstick is that?
Mom: Oh, it’s from MAC. That new stuff. I can’t remember the name.
Me: From Heatherette?
Mom: Yeah, that’s it! Hollywood Nights is the name, I think.

What the bleep?!?! My mother is down with Heatherette? Here I thought I was too cute with my lips slicked in Sock Hop – and my mother goes and tops me by wearing in-your-face fuchsia.

I guess the point of this story is to emphasize the universal appeal of this color collection. From club kids to soccer moms (and all of us in between), everyone is loving Heatherette. And from the swatches below, you can see why. Nothing fell short of my expectations, which speaks volumes – because I had high hopes for Heatherette.

Which products are my favorites? They’re all amazing. But let’s put it this way…if I had a limited budget, here are the ones I’d pick up, mos def:

Hollywood Nights Lipstick
Sock Hop Lipglass
Heatherette Trio 1
Any of the Dual Edge Eye Pencils (you can’t go wrong)

And without further ado, my pics…

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Here’s my Heatherette sampling, courtesy of the munificent folks at MAC.

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Left to right: Pink Pearl Pigment, 3D Silver Glitter, and Heatherette Trio 1 (Mood Ring, Hoppin’, and Cloudburst).

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Left to right: Dual Edge Eye Pencils in Phone Me/Text Me and Nighthawk/Front Row.

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Top to bottom: Lipglass in Sock Hop, Lipstick in Lollipop Lovin, Lipglass in Style Minx, and Lipstick in Hollywood Nights.

Weekend Beauty Blog Network Reads

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SugarShock thinks she may have found her signature scent, and as it turns out, it’s the perfect perfume for spring.

The Makeup Divas reviews exclusive Q&A with makeup artist JJ Jacobucci!

Beauty Anonymous brings you Chanel Limited-edition Highlighting Powders Duo!

A Touch of Blusher picks the top 10 spring 2008 collections.

Mischo Beauty shares a lesson on sun damage and the importance of using sunscreen.

Temtpalia has a weekend getaway you’re bound to enjoy at the Pacific Palms Resort & Spa.

Raging Rouge gets her drink on in the only way a pregnant woman can… with tarte Cheek Stain in Tipsy.

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic shows you how to recreate Stila’s look from Wayne Lee Fall 2008!

The Beauty of Life finds a way to keep her skin sparkling with Bliss Steep Clean!

Cybele says checks out the latest in organic fragrances with caffeinated soap.

The Beauty Blog Network interviews new member Mischo Beauty.

Elke shares her fav drugstore beauty products.

Beauty and Personal Grooming tells you to cover your gray with touch-up sticks.

Sure you’re in love with your flat iron, but are your strands silky straight and FLAT? StyleBell shows you how to this lip gloss by Thierry Mugler

The Muse Hauls Heatherette! Check out her first impressions on this new MAC Collection!.

Ever thought about changing your hair because someone else says you should? Mystical Beauty’s Musings tells you why you shouldn’t in Cutting Long Hair.

Savvy Skin realizes most of her favorite skin care and beauty items are Old-School Beauty products.

marina from makeup loves me meets the heatherette boys (pictures included!) and checks out their collaboration with MAC.

Makeup Moxie has a tragic love affair with Sue Devitt Microquatic Lash Line Enhancer.

Glossypink has found the pale pink lipstick of her dreams!

Face Candy looks at the new Guerlain Terracotta goodies.

Toya tried the tarte health couture collection and she’s feeling healthy, beautiful, and oh so couture!

Product Girl takes a peak at Creative Scentualization’s Perfumers Palette.

Pursebuzz.com tries a new look with Heatherette Pigments, check out the video tutorial here!

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog gives you swatches of Chanel’s new summer makeup collection, woot!

Spoiled Pretty has found the definitive eyebrow kit. Find out what it is!

Don’t miss your chance to enter All Lacquered Up’s Sally Hansen Giveaway. You could be one of three winners to receive the Tracey Reese for Sally Hansen Salon line collection.

Beauty Banter gives you a Girls Guide To Concealers… filled with tips and tricks from the makeup pros!

Marimekko’s Latest Collabo

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Marimekko has been busy lately. First, the Finnish textile and clothing design company inspired Manolo Blahnik’s Spring/Summer ’08 collection. Then we learned that Marimekko agreed to lend their bold prints to H&M’s Spring ’08 collection.

Now, it turns out that they’re taking the leap from fashion to beauty. Avon formed an exclusive collaboration with Marimekko, to license its signature Unikko pattern to create a limited edition cosmetics collection. The Marimekko for Avon Color Collection will include eye shadow, face powder, lipgloss, mascara and accessories.

“Avon is committed to the vision that all women should have access to great style and fashion. We’re thrilled to partner with global design powerhouse Marimekko – we are so impressed with their great reputation for creating fun, lively, fashion-forward designs. We feel confident that our customers will enjoy the merger of Marimekko’s energetic designs with the innovation of the Avon Color Brand,” said Geralyn Breig, Senior Vice President and Brand President for Avon Products, Inc.

The Marimekko for Avon Color Collection is slated to launch later this year in the U.S., Europe, Mexico and Asia.

Heatherette For MAC Is Finally Here!

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Heatherette’s line for MAC was supposed debut next week. But MAC knew we couldn’t wait to see what Traver Rains and Richie Rich has up their sequined sleeves.

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“When we were going over to the MAC offices, Richie swiped his arm over the dresser and put in sequins, rhinestone, bows, and a can of Krylon pink spray paint. That was the color we ended up using for the packaging,” says Traver. “We wanted the sparkle from the sequins and the hologram from some of our fabrics, and we ended up getting it all.”

heatherette Heatherette For MAC Is Finally Here!The Heatherette collection includes Lipstick, Lipglass, Eye Shadow Trios (1 & 2), Dual Edge Eye Pencils, Glitter, Pigment, Nail Lacquer, Beauty Powder, and Lashes (Bad & Good).

This collabo has “sold out” written all over it. So you better think fast, and act faster.

Heatherette for MAC is now available at maccosmetics.com. The color collection will be showing up in stores in the next few days.

Source: New York Post

When Beauty Products Suck

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I spend a good amount of time reviewing the most fabulous beauty products on the market. But let’s be honest. There is a lot of crap out there. Even a seasoned pro like me gets duped once in a while.

diaz When Beauty Products SuckSo what happens when your new face cream gives you a nasty rash? What do you do when that must-have hair product makes you look like Cameron Diaz…in Being John Malkovich?

Head on over to Total Beauty to learn just what to do when beauty products suck.


Weekend Beauty Blog Network Reads

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Emo Hairstyles are all the rage and totally cool – StyleBell asks: Do you have scene hair?

Face Candy checks out MAC’s new Beauty Powder Blushes.

The Makeup Divas reviews 2 eye shadows from a new cosmetic line calledMellies Makeup.

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic tries out Elizabeth Arden’s new Intervene Foundation and loves the results!

Makeup Moxie reviews Calvin Klein Tempting Glance Intense Eyeshadow

The Muse shares her current beauty addictions and asks what are some of yours?

A Touch of Blusher will be buying the latest fragrance from Stella McCartney.

Mischo Beauty shares why she lovesAlice in Wonderland nail lacquers from Goldie!

Beauty Blogging Junkie kicks off Wash Me Amadeus Week with Dermalogica Clearing Skin Wash.

Beauty and Fashion Tech reviews Philosphy A Pigment of Your Imagination, a suncreen and melasma treatment in one.

Temptalia tells you whether the Zeno Acne Clearing Treatment Device is worth it!

SugarShock is having a Hair Plump Showdown: it’s T3 360 Plump versus Fekkai All-Day Hair Plump. Find out who comes out on top!

Beauty Anonymous shares her experience with DHC in the US.

The Beauty Blog Network welcomes newest member Mischo Beauty to the network.

Elke starts her 5 part series on Eyebrow No-No’s and how to fix them.

Stylish Opinion ponders which manicure to get from Dashing Divas…….. the Spoiled Diva or the All Out Diva?

Beauty and Personal Grooming writes about the alternative uses of lip gloss.

Raging Rouge dives into the Spring 2008 Urban Decay collection, including reviews of Loose Pigment Eyeshadow and 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils!

Mystical Beauty’s Musings overhears a conversation about Bacon Perfume, and asks if you would wear it.

Beauty Banter goes behind the runway at L.A. Fashion Week to get the scoop on the beauty inspiration…

Glossypink tells you how to get Rachel McAdams’ ravishing look!

makeup loves me is having a giveaway with whole foods for some dr. hauschka products! hurry over to get yourself entered!

Looking for a liquid liner that’s easy to use and makes your eyes POP? Look no further…Spoiled Pretty has found it! Plus, enter our Chloe and Jane giveaway!

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog shows you how to make your eyeshadow colors look bolder and brighter with MAC Cream Color Base in Pearl.

Are high-end brands better than drugstore brands? The Daily Cookie weighs in and compares two toners to find out.

Pursebuzz.com takes a trip to LA for LA’s fashion week. Gregory A., M.A.C senior artist gives her a chance to pick his brain. Find out what his top favorite tips are and more here.



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