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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Makeup Case

Sonia Kashuk Glitz & Glam Brush Set: Holiday Beauty Guft Guide

Posted on December 12, 2009 by daneen in Makeup Brush, Makeup Case, Tools | Leave a comment

sonia+kashuk+glitz+glam+brush+set Sonia Kashuk Glitz & Glam Brush Set: Holiday Beauty Guft GuideYou know how some people say, “Oh, you shouldn’t have” when you give them a gift? Well, sometimes, they actually mean it. This holiday season, give that makeup lover in your life beauty goodies they won’t be tempted to re-gift. Like, such as, Sonia Kashuk’s Glitz & Glam 4 Piece Brush Set.

The set includes four mini, high-quality makeup brushes – tucked into a sparkly black cosmetics case. The makeup bag has ample room for a couple of lipsticks or glosses, in addition to the brushes that come with…but it’s so petite that you won’t have any probs fitting it into your most compact clutch.

Sonia Kashuk Glitz & Glam 4 Piece Brush Set is $12.99 and available at Target.

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

Lancôme’s Declaring Indigo Fall 2009 Color Collection

Posted on June 24, 2009 by daneen in Makeup Brush, Makeup Case, Nail Polish | Leave a comment

Declaring Indigo Lancômes Declaring Indigo Fall 2009 Color Collection

This morning in Paris, the Lancôme makeup team unveiled their fall 2009 color collection, Declaring Indigo.

LE VERNIS Indigo Paris Lancômes Declaring Indigo Fall 2009 Color CollectionCreated by Lancôme artistic director for makeup Aaron De Mey, this collection celebrates Paris in all its vibrancy. Aaron chose shades that represent the glamour, the energy and the passion of Paris – indigo blue, bright red and luxurious gold.

Lancôme debuted a few key shades during Fashion Week. At Chris Benz, all three Le Vernis nail colors were showcased: Golden Audacity, Indigo Paris and Rouge Liberty.

Lancôme spokesmodel Daria Werbowy is the face of the collection. She was photographed by Mario Sorrenti for the ad (above).

Declaring Indigo will be available for sale starting in August, but Nordstrom has a limited-edition Declaring Indigo brush-and-makeup bag set available for pre-order now.

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Makeup Bag Maximalist

Posted on May 30, 2009 by daneen in Makeup Case | Leave a comment
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Mirror, mirror on the wall…which beauty blogger has the most jampacked makeup bag of them all? Visit Makeup Bag for the answer!

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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)

Sonia Sells Seashell-Inspired Brushes at Target Stores

Posted on April 16, 2009 by daneen in Makeup Brush, Makeup Case | Leave a comment

sonia+kashuk+hidden+treasure+brush+set Sonia Sells Seashell Inspired Brushes at Target Stores

sonia kashuk08 Sonia Sells Seashell Inspired Brushes at Target StoresI’m going to be perfectly honest. This coral-inspired Hidden Treasure Brush Set by Sonia Kashuk is so damn pretty that I wouldn’t care if the brushes weren’t very good. Not that they’re bad. Actually, I really don’t know because I haven’t bought them yet. But for just $19.99, I intend to find out.

The Coral Reef Highlighter Brush (left) is equally ferosh.

The sparkly coral handles just beg to be displayed. These brushes would look so chic splayed out on the vanity in a beach house bedroom. Right? Much classier than the nautical bric-à-brac nonsense that typically clutters vacation home counters.

Felix Rey Cosmetic Case Winners

Posted on February 16, 2009 by daneen in Contest, Coupon Code, Discounts, Giveaway, Makeup Case | Leave a comment

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Congratulations to Kristine Karpen and Cindy Lundquist, winners of the Felix Rey Emma Cosmetics Case giveaway.

The Emma Zip Top Cosmetic Case features Felix Rey’s signature bow and pyramid studs, laminated cotton, an outside pocket with magnetic closure, zipper closure, and water-resistant nylon lining (in fuchsia).

I’ve got mine here with me in NYC for Fashion Week and I absolutely love it! It was just what I needed to take my beauty arsenal on the road.

Many thanks to Felix Rey for sponsoring the giveaway!

And remember…Felix Rey is offering Spoiled Pretty readers 30% off any online purchase. So if you didn’t win, pick up the Emma Zip Top Cosmetic Case in medium for $63 (originally $90). Enter promo code FRPRETTY30 at checkout for 30% off any purchase. Offer ends March 2, 2009.

Felix Rey Emma Cosmetics Case Giveaway!!!

Posted on February 10, 2009 by daneen in Celebrities, Contest, Giveaway, Handbags, Makeup Case | 5 Comments

felix+rey+emma+zip+top+cosmetics+case Felix Rey Emma Cosmetics Case Giveaway!!!
Riddle me this…

How many makeup bags are so gorge that you could carry them as an evening clutch and be the chicest gal in the room? Not many…and I would wager that most of them come courtesy of Felix Rey, a sophisticated and ultra-feminine luxury brand of accessories founded by Lily Rafii Band and Sulaika Zarrouk.

Seriously, I wouldn’t hesitate to pair Felix Rey’s Emma Zip-Top Cosmetics Case with a sexy LBD. And if it accompanied me to a partay, it wouldn’t leave my clutches for a minute – because it’s so stylish that some sticky-fingered fashionista would snatch it up in a hot second.

penelope+cruz+felix+rey+lola+clutch Felix Rey Emma Cosmetics Case Giveaway!!!I’ve been in a torrid love affair with Felix Rey for some time now. They always keep the relationship exciting and fresh, thanks to their assortment of posh purses, totes, makeup bags, wallets, umbrellas and accessories. And I’m not the only one who’s in love. Felix Rey is oft on the arm of celebs – including Leighton Meester, Hayden Panetierre, and Fergie. Penelope Cruz is equally enamored; at the SAG Awards, she accessorized her Azzedine Alaia gown with their Lola Clutch.

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, I’m going to share my love of Felix Rey with you. Two readers will win the Emma Zip Top Cosmetic Case (in Medium). Felix Rey’s signature bow and pyramid studs make the Emma cosmetic case a fashionable way to hold all of your travel necessities. The bag, which retails for $90, features:

• Laminated cotton
• Bow functions as outside pocket with magnetic closure
• Zipper closure
• Water-resistant nylon lining (in fuchsia)

To enter, send an email to spoiledprettycontests@gmail.com. Be sure to include your full name and mailing address. The subject line should read “Felix Rey Emma Cosmetic Case Giveaway.” The contest ends at midnight (EST) on Sunday, February 15th. Two winners will be chosen at random from among the entrants. On Monday, February 16th, I’ll announce the winners’ names. Please, only one entry per person; duplicate entries will not increase your chances of winning. Contest is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

And if you just can’t wait to get Felix Rey’s fashionable designs in your clutches (which I totally understand), enter promo code FRPRETTY30 at checkout for 30% off any purchase. Offer ends March 2, 2009.

Good luck!



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