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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Love Is In The Air: Free Gift with Purchase at Felix Rey

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heart+bag+hanger Love Is In The Air: Free Gift with Purchase at Felix Rey
This Valentine’s Day season, Felix Rey is sharing love with their customers.

Receive a free Heart Bag Hanger with any purchase made on felixrey.com starting today until February 14. Simply enter the code BEMYVALENTINE at check out and receive a Heart Bag Hanger with your purchase (a $40 value)!

Leighton Meester, Fergie and Hayden Panetierre are big fans of Felix Rey’s chic handbags. Penelope Cruz loved the Lola Clutch so much, she took it to the SAG awards!

Get Fresh, Give More

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This holiday season, get Fresh and give more.

CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain Sneak Peek at bebe

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CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain will be available in ten virtually weightless shades at mass-market retail outlets nationwide beginning in January 2009 (suggested retail price is $7.29). But you can get a sneak peek this month, thanks to bebe.

Friday, December 12 through Sunday, December 14, bebe holiday shoppers will be treated to an exclusive preview of CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain, the beauty essential for 2009. The retail locations listed below will carry the preview of next season’s ‘it’ beauty product only for bebe customers, who will receive a gift-with-purchase (free with any purchase of $100 or more).

Participating locations:

Fifth Ave., New York
Columbus Circle, New York
One West 34th Street, New York
Roosevelt Field, Long Island/Staten Island
Beverly Center, Los Angeles
Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles
Santa Monica Promenade, Los Angeles
Sherman Oaks, LA Valley
Newport, Orange County LA
Arden Fair, Central California
Fashion Valley, San Diego
SF Centre, San Francisco
Oakbrook, Chicago
Oak Street, Chicago
Watertower, Chicago
Woodfield, Minnesota/Chicago
Lenox, Atlanta
Northpark, Dallas/Austin
Houston, Houston Metro
Forum Shops, Las Vegas
Fashion Show, Las Vegas
Venetian, Las Vegas
South Beach, Miami
Dadeland, Miami
Aventura, South Florida
Tampa Int’l, Central Florida
King of Prussia, Philadelphia
Tyson’s Corner, Virginia/DC/Baltimore
Ala Moana, Hawaii
Royal Hawaiian, Hawaii
Scottsdale, Arizona
Green Hills, Central Midwest
Garden State, Central New Jersey
Short Hills, Central New Jersey
Valley Fair, Easy Bay (San Francisco)
Stoneridge, East Bay (San Francisco)

Shoppers can also take advantage of the promotion online.

Smashbox: Try 4 Jumbo Samples 4 Free!

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smashbox rapture Smashbox: Try 4 Jumbo Samples 4 Free!Get a free deluxe samples pack with any $50 purchase at smashbox.com. This gift with purchase includes: Photo Finish Foundation Primer, Layer Lash Primer, O-Glow Intuitive Cheek Color, and Lip Enhancing Gloss in Pout – all in a chic silver box. Enter Code TRYSB at checkout. Hurry, this offer expires on 12/5/08.

If you’re looking for a way to meet the $50 threshold, you might want to consider the Rapture Holiday 2008 Color Collection. Exquisite makeup in soft, pearlescent colors mimics the airy lightness and sweet shades found in tulle, silk and satin, creating a perfectly romantic and enchanting holiday season…

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Flawless Finish Primer Set: Get flawless skin on the go with this limited-edition set of Smashbox’s best-selling, skin-smoothing Photo Finish Foundation Primer in both full and travel sizes to perfect skin in an instant. Available for the first time at this amazing value -grab one for a friend and one for yourself! $39 (value $52)

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Rapture Lip Gloss Set: Get glam with this party-perfect set of gorgeous glosses. The set includes three best-selling shades and three holiday exclusives to wear alone or layer together. Includes: Ravishing (shimmery rosy nude), Lovely (shimmery soft pink), Stunning (shimmery bright pink), Illume (pale nude with iridescence), Radiant (shimmery pink plum), and Candid (pink with golden shimmer). $29 (value $90)

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Best Of Smashbox Kit: This one-of-a-kind set brings you Smashbox bestsellers packaged in convenient travel sizes – perfect for yourholiday clutch or carry-on tote.Includes: Bionic Mascara – Travel Size, Mini Fusion Soft Lights in Dusk (shimmering nude, deep bronze, terracotta, soft pink and golden tan), and Mini Lip Enhancing Gloss in Aura (shimmery nude pink). $19 (value $43)

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Rapture Travel Brush Set: Five professional travel size brushes that fit conveniently in your purse for flawless beauty looks on-the-go. Includes: Travel Face Brush, Travel Shadow Brush, Travel Angled Blending Brush, Travel Smudger Brush, Travel Contour Brush & Liner Brush. $49 (value $134)

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Rapture Eye Shadow & Brush Set: A blockbuster set of 16 gorgeous shades of luxurious cashmere eyeshadow and two must-have brushes for flawless application. Create an endless array of beautiful eye looks that take you from day to night! Includes: 8 Eye Shadow Duos, Definer Brush #15, and Shadow Brush #32. $59 (value $246)

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Enchantress Beauty Kit: This limited-edition kit has everything you need for an enchanting holiday evening. Smashbox partnered with hot Canadian jewelry line, Foxy Originals, to create an exclusive silver pendant necklace on a triple strand chain that’s sure to be the must-have accessory of the season. Smashbox paired the holiday stunner with the brand’s cult-favorite liner, mascara, and shimmering shades for cheeks and lips to inspire magical moments. All of this is packed in a chic pewter faux leather and suede multi-compartment bag that doubles as a party clutch. Kit includes: Silver pendant necklace on a triple strand chain, Cream Eye Liner Duo in Caviar/Midnight Brown, Soft Lights Quad in Aglow (shimmery pearl, warm pink, peach and soft rose), Lip Enhancing Gloss in Protégé (pink nude with golden shimmer), That’s A Wrap Mascara in Black, and pewter multi-compartment zip-up bag. $45 (value $140) Exclusively at Smashbox.com

Stila Says Thanks…With A Free Lip Glaze!

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stila Stila Says Thanks...With A Free Lip Glaze!

Spend $30 or more at stilacosmetics.com and get a free Spiced Rum (yum) Lip Glaze. Just enter promo code GLAZE4U at checkout.

Beauty.com Teams Up With Rachel Roy For Gift With Purchase

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rroy Beauty.com Teams Up With Rachel Roy For Gift With PurchaseBeauty.com has created another luxurious and affordable designer collaboration…this time with the beautiful Rachel Roy! Roy is a highly regarded New York fashion designer and fixture on the city’s social scene. Known for her sophistication and grace, she is now bringing her glamorous vision to the lucky shoppers of Beauty.com FREE with any purchase of $100 or more for a limited time.

The structured, elegant woven case has a built-in mirror for quick touch-ups and a silky inner pocket to hold precious items. Great as a vintage inspired clutch or to encase your beauty must-haves for travel. Inspired by women who are feminine and strong, this is one easy carry all a true fashionista should not go without.

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A $150 value, this incredible clutch is loaded with deluxe and full-sized products from brand favorites including:

· Juice Beauty Oil-Free Moisturizer
· Korres Basil Lemon Shower Gel
· Fresh Sugar Lychee Body Lotion
· Murad Firming Bronzer
· PHYTO 7 Daily Hydrating Cream
· Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
· Stila Eye Glaze in Kitten
· Remede Alchemy Premium Night Cream
· Arcona Cranberry Gommage
· Fekkai Protein PM Repair Strengthener
· Jane Iredale Pure Matte Transparent Powder
· Nick Chavez Flocker
· Prescriptives Super Line Preventor Xtreme

Act fast, as quantities are limited.

Estée Lauder: Create Your Own Gift With Purchase

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estee+lauder+gwp Estée Lauder: Create Your Own Gift With Purchase
Estée Lauder Create Your Own Gift with any $39.50 Estée Lauder purchase…a gift designed by you, just for you. Exclusively at Bloomingdale’s.

Choose your favorite lip and eye shades, warm or cool. Choose your cleanser. Choose your moisturizer (brightening, lifting, or protection). Choose your repair serum (pore minimizing, line correction or past UV damage). Plus the luminous new fragrance every woman wears her way, Estée Lauder Sensuous. And a chic sueded cosmetic bag.

A $100 value, while supplies last.



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