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

Holiday

LOFT Blog Wars & Gift Card Giveaway!

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loft+sequin+tank LOFT Blog Wars & Gift Card Giveaway!Holiday time is my favorite time of the year. I love scurrying from store to store, playing Santa and getting the must-haves on everyone’s list. I’m a present-wrapping superstar; if there were levels, I’d be a third degree black belt. And the holiday specials at Starbucks (Caramel Brulee Latte, Eggnogg Latte and Peppermint Mocha are my faves!) make the season even sweeter.

But throwing together last-minute ensembles for holiday shindigs? That’s when my inner Scrooge comes out. Here’s the problem – and you can probably relate. You hate everything in your closet; it either doesn’t fit properly, or it’s not festive enough for the party’s dress code. On the other hand, there’s a recession going on and you can’t justify buying an entire outfit for one holiday get-together. Makes you wanna say “bah humbug” and just RSVP with regrets.

Luckily, LOFT is here to rescue you from holiday fashion disaster.

loft+holiday LOFT Blog Wars & Gift Card Giveaway!In case you haven’t heard, Ann Taylor Loft is now LOFT. They’ve re-named and re-branded the company, and upped the style ante. And one of the many great things about LOFT that I love is that they’ve got petites! Can I get a hallelujah, shorties?

Anyway, LOFT has some amazing pieces that you can pair with something already in your closet – to create a chic, festive outfit without breaking the bank. For example, pair this Sequin Sparkle Tank with a pair of jean or black pants and layer a blazer or cardigan on top. This Sequin Scarf is only $29.50 and will jazz up just about anything in your wardrobe. What about that go-to little black dress your friends have seen you wear countless times? Take that dress from wah-wah-wah to wow with one of LOFT’s statement necklaces. My favorite is the Clear Gem Bib Necklace with Black Chain – I can think of 10 “new” outfits I could create with this accessory alone!

To celebrate their new name and image, LOFT is having a contest called Blog Wars. Starting today at 4pm, visit LOFT’s Facebook fan page (here’s the link to the actual poll), and vote for your favorite blog (hint: your favorite blog is Spoiled Pretty). On Friday afternoon, the blogger with the most votes wins a $500 LOFT gift card. Child, you know mama loves to shop…so help me out here!

To get you motivated, I’m doing a giveaway too! Go to LOFT’s website and find a festive holiday item. Then come back here and tell me (in the comments) how you’d pair that item with something already in your closet to create a holiday party ensemble. On Friday evening, I’ll award one of the commenters with a $100 LOFT gift card!

Okay, so remember to become a Facebook Fan of LOFT…then vote for Spoiled Pretty. Tell your friends to do the same. It’s war, people…and I came to win. Help a blogger, won’t cha?

Beauty Bloggerati Spotlight: Sponsored by Tweezerman

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tweezerman Beauty Bloggerati Spotlight: Sponsored by Tweezerman

Top makeup artists recommend the award-winning Tweezerman Slant® Tweezer for expert brow shaping. The perfectly aligned, hand-filed slanted tips grab every hair, every time with exact precision. This holiday season, tweezing aficionados and novices alike will adore these festive Tweezerman stocking stuffers at a range of prices:

The Petite Tweeze® Set ($25) contains smaller versions of the Slant® and Point® Tweezers, which are ideal for grooming on the go.

The Special Edition Polka Dot Swarovski® Crystal Slant® Tweezers ($40) are adorned with delicate Swarovski crystals to add a hint of glamour to the everyday. Available in Midnight Sky, Signature Red or Neon Pink.

The new Winter Print Mini Slant® Holiday Tweezers ($15) are the perfect holiday beauty treats, are petite enough to fit in the palm of your hand and come decorated with either a snowflake or star motif in shades of red, blue or green.

Special Offer! Get 10% off your entire order at tweezerman.com. Get free shipping when you spend $40, and a free gift when you spend $75.

Avon Gift Tag Nail Files: Holiday Beauty Gift Guide

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Avon+Gift+Tag+Nail+File Avon Gift Tag Nail Files: Holiday Beauty Gift Guide

Whoever came up with these is a genius. These holiday gift tags double as nail files. They’re $1.99 each and available at avon.com!

For more expert gift picks, check out Spoiled Pretty’s 2009 Holiday Beauty Gift Guide!

Sephora Claus Is Coming To Town!

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sephora+holiday Sephora Claus Is Coming To Town!Holiday News Alert! Just in time for the festive season, Sephora is launching an exciting digital initiative aptly called Sephora Claus. Sephora Claus has taken over @Sephora on Twitter and is surprising fans with free beauty products every day until December 18th.

To submit your holiday wish, simply tweet on Twitter with an @Sephora message and tag your wish with a #sephoraclaus “hashtag.” One wish* will be granted per day. For the full Sephora Claus Holiday experience, go to sephoraclaus.com.

Feeling Merry? Become a Sephora Facebook fan, share your Sephora Claus wish with your Facebook friends, and receive one of three deluxe samples – Yves Saint Laurent Black Mascara, Philosophy Inner Grace Body Lotion, or a mini Nars Duo Lipgloss – with any sephora.com purchase.

For more Sephora Claus details, visit sephoraclaus.com

*You must be 18 or older and a US citizen to win. Prizes must be available on Sephora.com and less than $150.

Merry Christmas…Love, Spoiled Pretty

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merry+christmas Merry Christmas...Love, Spoiled Pretty
Merry Christmas
Feliz Navidad
Joyeux Noël
Fröhliche Weihnachten

Kala Christouyenna!
Mele Kalikimaka
Rehus-Beal-Ledeats
Maligayan Pasko!
Buone Feste Natalizie
Shinnen omedeto. Kurisumasu Omedeto
Chung Mung Giang Sinh
Idah Saidan Wa Sanah Jadidah
Kung His Hsin Nien bing Chu Shen Tan
Feliz Natal
Pozdrevlyayu s prazdnikom Rozhdestva is Novim Godom

Peace and love,

Daneen icon smile Merry Christmas...Love, Spoiled Pretty

This Is Not One Of My Favorite Things

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winter skies1 This Is Not One Of My Favorite Things
Long before Oprah was making studio audiences squeal over Josh Groban CD’s and $4,000 refrigerators with TV’s on the door, my girl Fraulein Maria had a song about her favorite things.

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things

coloron+tinsel+kit This Is Not One Of My Favorite Things
I’m pretty sure ColorOn EyeEnvy – Tinsel Kit wasn’t quite what the perky postulant had in mind.

I don’t know why anyone would actually spend $17 on this, but let’s say you do…when the dog bites and the bee stings and you’re feeling sad, thank your lucky stars that you didn’t pay full-price ($25) for this hot mess…and then you won’t feel so bad.

25% Off MAC Holiday Kits!

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mac+exclusives+25+percent+off 25% Off MAC Holiday Kits!
MAC is offering 25% off two of their limited-edition holiday kits. Go get you some at maccosmetics.com.

Enchanting+Vermillion+5+Basic+Brush+Set 25% Off MAC Holiday Kits!
Enchanting Vermillion: 5 Basic Brush Set
Medium-sized red-orange patent brush canister with wine satin stripes. Includes five professional brushes featuring red gloss handles and a black MAC logo: the 129SE, 219SE, 239SE, 266SE and the 316SE. Limited edition.
Was $40.00
Now $30.00

charming+garnet+glamour+basics 25% Off MAC Holiday Kits!
Charming Garnet Glamour Basics
A wine satin zip-around wallet with red-orange patent stripes. Includes regular-sized iridescent powder in Belightful, and Slimshine lipcolour in Bare. Features a mini Zoom Lash Mascara in Zoomblack along with the 181SE Mini Buffer Brush. Limited edition.
Was $40.00
Now $30.00



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