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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Versace Yellow Diamond Giveaway

Posted on April 9, 2012 by daneen in Bath and Body, Contest, Featured, Fragrance, Giveaway, Perfume | 30 Comments

versace yellow diamond 1024x665 Versace Yellow Diamond GiveawayI have a very discriminating nose, which is why a lot of fragrance reviews don’t see the light of day on the pages of Spoiled Pretty. I have a few favorites (Hanae Mori Butterfly, Prada Infusion d’Iris, Kai, Philosophy Amazing Grace, L’Instant de Guerlain, Carol’s Daughter Sugar-Dipped Vanilla) – but most perfumes don’t impress me enough to warrant a review.

So the fact that I’m posting about Yellow Diamond should tell you that I’m definitely impressed with Versace’s latest olfactory offering. CONTINUE READING

How to Apply False Lashes with MAC Senior Artist Jennifer Chen

Posted on April 9, 2012 by daneen in Beauty Tips, Eyes, Featured, Lashes | 1 Comment

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Whether your look is dramatic or natural, here’s how to apply fake lashes like a pro with M∙A∙C Senior Artist Jennifer Chen. CONTINUE READING

Lighten Up with Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution

Posted on April 9, 2012 by daneen in Featured, Hyperpigmentation, Moisturizer, Skin Care, Sun Protection | 1 Comment

Kiehls Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution Lighten Up with Kiehls Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution

Hyperpigmentation is the beauty bane of my existence. Every time I get a pimple, it leaves a dark mark in its wake – whether or not I pick at it. Luckily, I don’t get too many blemishes or else Cruella de Ville might want to make a coat out of me. But even one dark mark is a cause for concern and embarrassment – not to mention they can take months to lighten up.

One mark has taken up residence on my jawline for the past six months. It’s been there for so long, sometimes I just forget about it. That is until I see a photo of myself and cringe at how dark and mole-like it appears. So when a bottle of Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution showed up on my doorstep to review, I was very hopeful. Kiehl’s is one of my favorite skincare brands and their products have yet to disappoint, so I was very hopeful about this new innovation. CONTINUE READING

How To Wear 4 Scarves 16 Different Ways

Posted on April 6, 2012 by daneen in Fashion, Featured | 2 Comments
spoiled pretty how to wear a scarf How To Wear 4 Scarves 16 Different WaysI love scarves and wear one almost every day. But I’m stuck in a rut because I only know two ways to wear them. Despite my best intentions, they end up looking haphazardly thrown on and I get a case of scarf envy every time I pass a girl on the street who obviously knows how style one. CONTINUE READING

Stila Spring 2012 Giveaway Winner

Posted on April 6, 2012 by daneen in Contest, Featured, Giveaway | Leave a comment

stila in the garden palette Stila Spring 2012 Giveaway WinnerCongratulations to the winner of the Stila Spring 2012 Giveaway: Kristy Ma’o

In her comment/entry, Kristy mentioned that she never tried Stila before (gasp!) – so I am very excited to introduce her to one of my favorite beauty brands. She will receive a Smudge Crayon, Jewel Eye Shadow, Sparkle Luxe Gloss and Stila In the Garden Eye Shadow Palette from Stila’s 2012 Spring collection.

Many thanks to Stila for sponsoring this giveaway. CONTINUE READING

Stila Spring 2012 Giveaway

Posted on March 22, 2012 by daneen in Contest, Event, Featured, Giveaway, Philadelphia | 1 Comment
sarah lucero Stila Spring 2012 GiveawayAttention, local ladies. If you’re in the Philadelphia area,here’s an opportunity you won’t want to miss. On Saturday (March 24),   makeup artist, Sarah Lucero, will be at the Sephora at the King of Prussia Mall. As Stila’s Global Director of Education, Sarah spends half her time traveling and training Stila’s field team on how to use and sell the latest Stila products. The other half of her time is spent as the lead artist at top fashion shows, helping A-listers like Victoria Beckham and Brooke Shields get red-carpet ready.
From noon until 7:00 p.m., Sarah will be sharing tips and tricks on everything from how to achieve a cat eye swoop to how to best rock a bold lip.
Speaking cat eyes and bold lips, Stila just launched some fabulous new products for Spring that can help you rock those looks. CONTINUE READING

L’Oreal Paris EverCreme Sulfate-Free Moisture System

Posted on March 20, 2012 by daneen in Conditioner, Featured, Hair, Hair Styling, Shampoo | 2 Comments

LOreal Paris EverCreme LOreal Paris EverCreme Sulfate Free Moisture SystemBecause my hair is overprocessed, dry and damaged, I only wash it about once a week. Which means that when I “do” it, I better do it right – or else my hair will look jacked for the next seven days. Forget a bad hair day; it’s more like a bad hair week for me.

So when I receive hair product samples to review, I’m usually nervous – especially if they’re not from a brand I normally use (e.g., Moroccanoil, Ojon, Phyto, Fekkai, Leonor Greyl). I’m also a hair product snob and I don’t typically shop at mass market retailers for those items. So when a box showed up on my doorstep, filled with the new L’Oreal Paris EverCreme Sulfate-Free Moisture System, I almost dismissed the products altogether and gave them to my friend, Alyssa, to review. CONTINUE READING



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