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 Gift Guide 2012: The New Black Candy Cane Scented Nail Polish Set

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The New Black Candy Cane Scented Luxury 3 Piece Nail Polish Set Holiday Gift Guide 2012: The New Black Candy Cane Scented Nail Polish SetThis holiday, stuff her stocking with  a mint mani!

The New Black Candy Cane Scented Luxury 3-Piece Nail Polish Set ($14) is a trio of fresh, candy cane-scented nail colors includes Heartthrob Metallic Red, Sweet Tooth Metallic Pearly White and Sweet Pink Taffy.

For more expert gift picks, check out Spoiled Pretty’s Holiday Gift Guide 2012!

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Sephora Fragrance Samplers

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sephora favorites Fragrance Sampler for Her Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Sephora Fragrance SamplersFragrance is a very personal thing. Unless you know the recipient’s favorite scent (or he/she has requested something specific), fragrance can be a tricky gift. Even if you know the “notes” that the person likes, perfumes and colognes react to differently on everyone…so it could be a real hit, or a big miss.

Instead, try one of the Sephora Scent Samplers. The set include samples of popular fragrances, plus a gift voucher of equal value that can be redeemed at any Sephora store for a full size bottle of any one of the samples included.

The Sephora Favorites Fragrance Sampler for Her ($50) is a 12-piece collection of Sephora’s most sought-after women’s scents includes a range of enchanting, stylish, and luxurious fragrances, and a stylish beauty bag for safe keeping. This sampler also includes a voucher for a full-size bottle, making it the perfect present for indecisive buyers or receivers. From the flirtatious, alluring notes of Betsey Johnson’s Too Too Pretty, to the delicate blend of berries and flowers in Hanae Mori’s timeless Butterfly, she can try them all, select her favorite, and visit a Sephora store to receive the full-size gift. This set contains samples of:

  • Betsey Johnson Too Too Pretty – redeems to a 1 oz Eau de Parfum Spray
  • Coach Poppy – redeems to a 1 oz Eau de Parfum Spray
  • DKNY Be Delicious – redeems to a 1 oz Eau de Parfum Spray
  • Givenchy Very Irrésistble – redeems to a 1 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
  • Gucci Guilty Intense – redeems to a 1 oz Eau de Parfum Spray
  • Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire – redeems to a 1 oz Eau de Parfum Spray
  • Hanae Mori Butterfly – redeems to a 1 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
  • Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy La Fleur redeems to a 2.5 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
  • Marc Jacobs DOT – redeems to a 1 oz Eau de Parfum Spray
  • Narciso Rodriguez for her – redeems to a 1 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
  • Prada CANDY – redeems to a 1 oz Eau de Parfum Spray
  • Versace Bright Crystal – redeems to a 1 oz Eau de Parfum Spray
  • Bonus: Beauty bag CONTINUE READING

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: ecoTools Day To Night 6 Piece Set

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ecotools day to night brush set Holiday Gift Guide 2012: ecoTools Day To Night 6 Piece SetThere is a common misconception that a set of quality makeup brushes will set you back a pretty penny. I’ve tried (and own) more brushes than I know what to do with – and my favorites, hands down, are from EcoTools. Their high-quality brushes feature super soft bristles that apply makeup like a dream…and the price is a dream come true!

The ecoTools Day To Night 6 Piece Set ($16.99) includes:

  • Pointed Concealer Brush
  • Round Powder Brush
  • Detailed Lip Liner Brush
  • Stay-There Shadow Brush
  • Smudge Brush
  • Zippered Clutch

For more expert gift picks, check out Spoiled Pretty’s Holiday Gift Guide 2012!

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Fresh Sugar Soiree Mini Lip Collection

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Fresh Sugar Soiree Mini Lip Collection Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Fresh Sugar Soiree Mini Lip CollectionFresh Sugar Soiree Mini Lip Collection ($65)  is the ultimate Sugar stash. It includes:

Sugar Lip Treatment Advanced Therapy: Corrects, repairs, and nourishes
Sugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15: Protects, smoothes, and nourishes
Sugar Rosé Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15: A rosy tint
Sugar Plum Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15: A sensual plum
Sugar Honey Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15: A warm nude
Sugar Passion Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15: A vibrant yet sheer rouge
Sugar Coral Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15: A juicy coral
NEW Sugar Berry Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15: A flirty berry

Stuff this set in someone’s stocking and I betcha they give you a smooch!

For more expert gift picks, check out Spoiled Pretty’s Holiday Gift Guide 2012!

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Kiehl’s Creme de Corps

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kiehls creme de corps holiday1 Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Kiehls Creme de Corps I am seriously late to the Kiehl’s Creme de Corps party, but I have been making up for lost time ever since the brand gifted me with my very first bottle.

Creme de Corps, thanks to its decadently rich and pampering formula, has been a Kiehl’s favorite for over four decades. I’ve been using it to lock in moisture all day and leave my skin baby smooth. It has also come in handy, literally, for my husband (aka ‘Sandpaper Hands’). Just when we thought that his parched and cracked hands were beyond hope, Creme de Corps brought them back to life. CONTINUE READING

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Stila All Is Bright Lip Glaze Set

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Stila All Is Bright Holiday Lip Glaze Set Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Stila All Is Bright Lip Glaze SetWarm and brighten up your lips this holiday season with the Stila All Is Bright Lip Glaze Set ($25), a set of glosses in eight delicious flavors and scents. This set includes six limited-edition and two bestselling shades that deliver non-stop, 1.21 gigawatts of shimmer and shine.

Shades include:

  • black cherry
  • sugar plum
  • jolly
  • jingle
  • holly
  • speldor
  • joy
  • jack frost

With just a few clicks of the pen, your lips will go from demure to dazzling with stila’s cult classic gloss. Available at Nordstrom, Sephora, and Ulta.

For more expert gift picks, check out Spoiled Pretty’s Holiday Gift Guide 2012!

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: C. Wonder Monogram Gifts

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I love giving gifts with a personal touch, like these goodies from C. Wonder.

 

C Wonder Initial Charm Holiday Gift Guide 2012: C. Wonder Monogram GiftsC. Wonder Initial Letter Charm ($15): How charming! Put a personal touch on everything from bags and zippers to bracelets and dog collars with our gleaming 14k gold-plated initial charms. These one-of-a-kind accents are letter-perfect pieces to call your own or give as a gift to everyone on your list.

 

C Wonder Monogram Votive Holiday Gift Guide 2012: C. Wonder Monogram GiftsC. Wonder Monogram Votive ($8): These spray colored glass monogram votives make for a charming housewarming or hostesses gift, especially when paired with our monogram decorative plates. Each letter comes in a different color – there are a total of six – so when grouped together and illuminated, the votives make for an eclectically chromatic scene.

 

 

C Wonder Monogram Jewelry box Holiday Gift Guide 2012: C. Wonder Monogram GiftsC. Wonder Monogram Jewelry Box ($78): This sleek, lacquered jewelry box is finished with a velvet lining that makes it perfect for storing keepsakes and stashing personal items with panache. Each one features a prominent initial clasp crafted from 18k gold-plated hardware. It’s also offered in an array of cheerful colors. CONTINUE READING



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