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

Samples

Sephora Spin to Win

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Play Sephora’s Spin to Win to receive a unique promotion code to use with your next online order. Offers include a 10% discount, free shipping on orders over $25 and deluxe samples (from brands including Lancome, Shiseido and Tarte).

Free L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream – October 1-14th

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loccitane shea butter hand cream Free LOccitane Shea Butter Hand Cream   October 1 14thL’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream is a #1 international best-seller from L’Occitane, and one of my personal favorites. Enriched with 20% shea butter, this super-creamy hand balm quickly penetrates to protect, nourish and regenerate dry skin. The scent is light, yet intoxicating. Smooth even the most hard-working hands with a blend of nourishing ingredients including almond oil, honey, coconut oil and antioxidant vitamin E.

Whenever I buy the Shea Butter Hand Cream, I opt for the trio – so I can keep one tube on my vanity, leave the second tube in my desk drawer at work, and stash the third tube in my purse so I’m never without this little luxury.

Why am I telling you all this? Well, because starting October 1st, you can score a tube for free! CONTINUE READING

Votre Vu Duette Giveaway Winners & Free Sample Opportunity!!!

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Votre Vu Duette Votre Vu Duette Giveaway Winners & Free Sample Opportunity!!!

Congrats to the winners of one of the Votrue Vu Duette Luxe Lip Balm and Hand Crème Giveaway: cwhf, Elle Sees, and Fatima Jenai.

Duette is a deeply moisturizing lip balm and decadently rich hand crème in one package. The nourishing lip balm – made from coconut oil, shea butter and beeswax – gently protects, nourishes and softens lips in every condition. The intoxicating hand crème leaves a soft veil of almond and coconut fragrance lingering on the skin. Beautifully absorbed, this special formula was developed to maintain the health, beauty and suppleness of your hands, while delighting your nose with a decadent aroma.

If you didn’t win, you still have a chance to try the Hand Crème – for free. And what’s better than that? Nuthin’, that’s what.

To have a sample sent to your door, send an email to spoiledprettycontests@gmail.com by Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Be sure to include your full name and mailing address (no P.O. boxes, please). The subject line should read “Votre Vu Hand Crème Sample.”

Sponsored Post: Philosophy Miracle Worker Miraculous Anti-Aging Moisturizer

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BB Philosophy Miracle 450px Sponsored Post: Philosophy Miracle Worker Miraculous Anti Aging Moisturizerphilosophy miracle worker miraculous anti-aging moisturizer is a new skin care savior that boasts the highest level of antioxidants of any philosophy moisturizer. The satiny formula leaves skin feeling soft, while it helps strengthen skin’s natural rejuvenation potential to guard against signs of aging. All this while it helps protect against free radical attack.

Want to try it? philosophy is providing a free deluxe sample of the new eye hope advanced anti-aging eye cream (2 ml) with any purchase of the philosophy miracle worker miraculous anti-aging moisturizer. The offer will be valid through March 1. Use code ageless to take advantage.

Sponsored Post: Philosophy Miracle Worker Miraculous Anti-Aging Moisturizer

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BB Philosophy Miracle 450px Sponsored Post: Philosophy Miracle Worker Miraculous Anti Aging Moisturizer

philosophy miracle worker miraculous anti-aging moisturizer is a new skin care savior that boasts the highest level of antioxidants of any philosophy moisturizer. The satiny formula leaves skin feeling soft, while it helps strengthen skin’s natural rejuvenation potential to guard against signs of aging. All this while it helps protect against free radical attack.

Want to try it? philosophy is providing a free deluxe sample of the new eye hope advanced anti-aging eye cream (2 ml) with any purchase of the philosophy miracle worker miraculous anti-aging moisturizer. The offer will be valid through January 31. Use code ageless to take advantage.

Sephora.com Beauty Bonuses Page

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I bet you didn’t know this page on Sephora.com even existed. In addition to the usual 3 free samples that come with every order, pick up these beauty bonuses by entering special promo codes at checkout.

Holiday Deal From LORAC: Free Lipsticks!

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lorac+free+gift Holiday Deal From LORAC: Free Lipsticks!

LORAC is offering an amazing gift opportunity this holiday weekend. Starting today, spend more than $50 at loraccosmetics.com and you’ll receive free shipping along with two full-size Multiple Rush Lip/Cheek Sticks in Love Rush (pink shimmer) and Crush Rush (rose)…plus a mini Couture Shine Liquid Lipstick.

This promotion lasts through Tuesday, December 1 (or while supplies last).



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