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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Gift With Purchase

Trina Turk For Clinique Gift With Purchase

Posted on May 27, 2009 by daneen in Gift With Purchase | Leave a comment

trina+turk+for+clinique+gift+with+purchase Trina Turk For Clinique Gift With Purchase

For the second time, Clinique is partnering with fashion designer Trina Turk and Nordstrom on a fabulous gift with purchase. The fun, floral cosmetics bag was designed by Trina Turk to house her favorite Clinique skin care and makeup products. Perfect for travel and packed with summer staples, this gift is filled with seven hand-picked beauty essentials:

* Lash Doubling Mascara in Black
* Different Lipstick in Tenderheart
* Blushwear Cream Stick in Rosy Blush
* Superfit Makeup (choose from three shades)
* Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
* Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo in Sunburst
* Take The Day Off Makeup Remover for Lids, Lashes & Lips

“I’ve created a vibrant, floral cosmetics bag and paired it with must-have skin care and makeup essentials from Clinique in one great gift. The shades go great with just about any daytime outfit and together it makes the perfect summer-time accessory.” -Trina Turk

If you were thinking about buying the Clinique Sun with SolarSmart products I raved about on the NBC 10! Show, here’s an incentive to open your wallet.

The Trina Turk for Clinique Gift is available free with any purchase of $25 or more (a $65 value). Available exclusively at Nordstrom stores nationwide and Nordstrom.com, now through June 6, 2009.

New From Bliss: Body Butter Lite

Posted on May 25, 2009 by daneen in Coupon Code, Gift With Purchase, Lotion | Leave a comment

bliss+body+butter+lite New From Bliss: Body Butter LiteThe brilliant people at Bliss have just unveiled a lighter version of their cult fave Body Butter.

Bliss Body Butter Lite is a lightweight, long-lasting version of the original; it’s perfect for those who like their dews a little less dense. The fast-absorbing formula leaves skin hydrated without the heaviness, making it ideal for daytime and warm weather wear.

This luxe, lightweight body lotion has botanically-derived moisturizing ingredients, skin-conditioning antioxidants and a fast-absorbing fluid formula. Available in naked (unscented) and lemon+sage.

And it gets better: get a free Hanky Panky thong when you buy any Body Butter Lite at blissworld.com! Enter code HANKY at checkout. Offer only while supplies last.

Spend $25 at Ulta.com and Get 20 Deluxe Samples!!!

Posted on May 24, 2009 by daneen in Coupon Code, Gift With Purchase, Samples | Leave a comment

ulta+deluxe+samples+gift+with+purchase Spend $25 at Ulta.com and Get 20 Deluxe Samples!!!

Ulta.com is having its largest free sample event ever. Spend $25 or more online and and get 20 deluxe samples for free! Simply enter promo code 35993 at checkout. Offer ends May 28, 2009.

Sephora Has Hair Color: Fekkai Salon Color

Posted on May 21, 2009 by daneen in Coupon Code, Gift With Purchase, Hair, Hair Color | Leave a comment

Fekkai+Salon+Color Sephora Has Hair Color: Fekkai Salon ColorSephora now carries hair color! It’s hard to believe that this is a first for the beauty superstore.

Fekkai Salon Color ($30) is a luxurious, do-it-yourself hair color developed by world-renowned celebrity hairstylist, Frederic Fekkai. Now you can achieve rich, radiant, professional-quality color while keeping your hair in optimum condition.

Available in 20 shades, each Salon Color comes with one application of Frederic Fekkai’s signature, three-product coloring regime and the essential tools to achieve a “just stepped out of the salon” look:
* Pre-color Treatment provides targeted repair, guarding ends and dry sections against oversaturation.
* Professional Color delivers a triple-conditioning complex of luxurious butters for moisture and radiance, as well as soothing extracts to help calm the scalp.
* Post-Color Mask deeply conditions hair for an extra boost of shine and smoothness.
* Brush, bowl, and gloves complete your professional setup.

And now, for a limited time, buy any shade of Salon Color at sephora.com and receive 2 oz travel sizes of Technician Shampoo and Technician Conditioner. Enter COLORSALON at checkout. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with other promotional codes.

Free DiorShow Mini Mascara at Sephora.com

Posted on May 12, 2009 by daneen in Gift With Purchase, Mascara | Leave a comment
diorshow+mascara Free DiorShow Mini Mascara at Sephora.com

Score a free DiorShow mini mascara at Sephora.com. This ‘Best of Sephora’ winner (and one of my personal faves) is yours with a purchase of $25. Simply enter DIORMINI at checkout.

Welcome Back, Stila…We’ve Missed You!

Posted on May 8, 2009 by daneen in Gift With Purchase, Lipgloss | Leave a comment

stila+appreciate+lip+gloss Welcome Back, Stila...Weve Missed You!

Drumroll, please…Stila is back in business, y’all!

To thank loyal Stila girls everywhere for their dedication and support, Stila’s new owner, Lynn Tilton, is spreading the love around…in the form of the Stila Appreciation 24kt Luxe Lip Gloss, free with a purchase of $25 or more. Enter APPRECIATE at checkout.

Welcome back, Stila family!!! And thanks for the gratis gloss!

Stila Family Welcome Back, Stila...Weve Missed You!

Lela Rose Cosmetics Bag Filled with Goodies at Beauty.com

Posted on May 6, 2009 by daneen in Gift With Purchase, Makeup Case | Leave a comment

Lela+Rose+Beauty.com+Gift+With+Purchase Lela Rose Cosmetics Bag Filled with Goodies at Beauty.com

Beauty.com is at it again, bringing affordable luxury to customers with the best value offer to date. Celebrating a beautiful spring season, New York fashion and wedding gown designer Lela Rose created a new for 2009 limited edition beauty bag that comes filled with 15 deluxe and full-sized prestige beauty products.

The sophisticated cosmetic and toiletry bag, designed exclusively for Beauty.com, features wide stripes in fresh neutral shades from her current color palette with a convenient top zipper offering a pop of nautical navy. Ideal as a gift for Mother’s Day, hostesses, and summer bridal parties, the roomy bag has a collapsible shape, cotton canvas exterior and multiple interior pockets, making it a quintessential accessory for both daily use and travel.

Beauty.com has been a backstage partner to Lela Rose during New York Fashion Week for the past two years. “The Lela Rose and Beauty.com collaboration speaks not to only the Lela Rose customer, but to women everywhere,” says Lela Rose. “Women today are looking for value and quality when making purchases without having to sacrifice style and sophistication. I can’t think of a better pick-me-up than this gift with purchase to kick off the spring season.” Valued at $150, the classic cosmetic bag comes filled with 15 hair, makeup, and skin care samples, the most full-and sample-sized products ever to be included in a designer gift with purchase bag on Beauty.com. Customers will receive this gift for free with a $100 purchase on Beauty.com. The Lela Rose cosmetics case includes:

Urban Decay Big Fatty Mascara (Black)
Laura Geller Blush-n-Brighten Compact (Golden Apricot)
POP Beauty Eye Magnet Primer (No.1 Airbrushed)
It Cosmetics My Youthful Smile Duo (Signature Blue)
Nuxe Tonific Fermete Intensive Firming Cream
Bliss Best of Skintentions with SPF15
Borghese Piede Vitale Foot Crème
ARCONA Papaya Enzyme Gel (Rejuvenate PM)
BVLGARI Omnia Amethyste Body Lotion
Nick Chavez Beverly Hills Angel Wings Ultra-Light Styling Paste
Rene Furterer Fioravanti Shine Enhancing Detangling Cream Rinse
Jonathan Product Straightening Lotion
Clarisonic Gentle Hydro Cleanser (All/Sensitive Skin)
PHYTO Phytojoba Intense Hydrating Shampoo
Stila Eye Shadow Pan (Shore)



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