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

Weekend Beauty Blog Network Reads

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bbn Weekend Beauty Blog Network Reads
Got dry cow udders OR dry feet? Makeup and Beauty Blog finds Bag Balm Udderly Fantastic.

Temptalia reviews MAC’s latest launch — The Originals and has the swatches and product photos to entice you!

makeup loves me gives you a sneak peak at lancome’s last pout-a-porter, pixel pink!

The Muse reviews Guerlain’s Forever Gold from Guerlain’s Holiday Collection!

Savvy Skin is having a contest: Win Yourself A Holiday Gift

Beauty Anonymous is loving Lilac Collection’s Cosmetics Case and Makeup Brush Roll from Smythson

Elke visits Space.NK for the Total Beauty Event.

Stylish Opinion approves the Body Shop’s Holiday Gel Set as a gift giving do.

The Beauty Blog Network welcomes Purse Buzz as it’s newest member.

A Touch of Blusher recaps the 10 best Holiday 2007 collections.

It will be a white Christmas for Spoiled Pretty, thanks to Aquafresh White Trays.

Beauty and Personality Grooming – 11 things you can do with olive oil.

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic spends the day with Max Factor & Makeup Artist Jake Bailey.

Makeup Moxie gets her holiday face on with the Tarte We Wish You Health gift set.

Bionic Beauty reviews Boots No. 7 Volumizing Mascara after a two week trial.

The Beauty of Life falls in love with products from Space NK for the holidays.

All Lacquered Up’s Nail Tip Of The Week – Fake A Pedicure

Go Ask Alice

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For Holiday 2007, Walt Disney has partnered with Gianna Rose Atelier to produce triple-milled soap sets inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

“We went into Disney’s vaults and drew upon the inspiration of Walt Disney’s iconography to transform the characters, images and themes into couture soaps,” said Blair Buckley, Vice President of Product development at Gianna Rose Atelier.

 Go Ask AliceAlice’s Treasures includes three soaps in the shape of a heart, a key, and a pocket watch – all packaged in a baroque style collector’s box, embellished with a key charm and story hand tag.

Alice’s English Garden is comprised of hand soap petals, “plucked” from the garden – infused with a blend of Gardenia and White Rose – and placed in an antique-style apothecary jar.

The Red Queen’s Court features four playing card-shaped soaps, embossed with silhouettes of Alice, the White Rabbit, the royal crest of the Queen and the key to Wonderland. All rest on a beautiful porcelain dish, and are boxed in Disney-inspired collectible style.

This Holiday, I Wish You Laughter

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giftwrap2 This Holiday, I Wish You Laughter
Here’s one thing you probably don’t know about me. I am an expert gift wrapper. I take pleasure in the holidays, not just for obvious reasons, but because it gives me the opportunity to flaunt my knack for gift wrap.

But I recognize that not everyone is as gifted as yours truly…gifted, get it?

[Crickets]

spacenk laughter This Holiday, I Wish You LaughterSo if you’ve got any last-minute gifts to buy, here’s a suggestion. The bath and body products from Space NK are fantastically fragrant, and the gift sets come in the most charming packages – so there’s no wrapping required!

Space NK’s founder, Nicky Kinnaird’s travels inspired the indulgent products. Of the line’s many scent options, I prefer Laughter – which is fragranced with “an uplifting blend of lime, rosemary and juniper enlivened by an unexpected sweet, spicy bite of ginger.”

The Ultimate Experience in Laughter is a perfect introduction to the Space NK Bath & Body range; it includes Body Wash, Body Balm, Bath Oil, Soap, two Bath Tablets, Travel Candle, and Eau de Toilette.

Bōbē and Linda Harding Contest Winners Revealed

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lottery Bōbē and Linda Harding Contest Winners RevealedIt’s finally Friday…which means it’s time to reveal the winners of Spoiled Pretty’s latest giveaways.

Congratulations to Rachel – she is the winner of a $25 gift certificate to bōbē! If you didn’t win, but still want to experience “beyond ordinary bath essentials,” visit bobebathessentials.com and enter coupon code Spoiled15 at checkout – for 15% off your next order. Marlese Sears, the mixtress behind bōbē, created this discount code just for Spoiled Pretty readers. Thanks so much, Marlese!

Cele Deemer is the winner of a Zoom facial with Linda Harding, senior esthetician at Rescue Rittenhouse Spa Lounge in Philadelphia. Cele will also receive a bottle of Biologique Recherche’s P50 Balancing Lotion (a $45 value). Enjoy your prize, Cele – your face will be in good hands, quite literally. And a big thank you to Linda Harding, for sponsoring this contest!

Stay tuned, because Spoiled Pretty is just getting warmed up. I’ve got so many contests on the horizon that they’re spilling well into the new year! Giveaways don’t take a holiday (at least the ones I host) – so keep checking back for your next chance to win.

Are You Dreaming of Some White Chompers?

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aquafresh Are You Dreaming of Some White Chompers?All I wanted for Christmas was pearly white teeth. And now, I have them – five days early – thanks to Aquafresh White Trays!

In the past, I’ve dabbled in the Crest White Strips; in fact, as I type this, there’s a half empty box sitting in the cabinet under my bathroom sink. I really tried hard to use them, but I just couldn’t get down with the strips. They slid around in my mouth, I couldn’t talk while they were in, and having to put those things on my teeth twice a day for 30 minutes was the final straw. I’m a busy woman and I don’t have time to spend an hour every day drooling on myself. Plus, after a few days of using the strips, my teeth became so sensitive that I quit using them altogether. Perhaps they work great – but I wouldn’t know because they were too much work, too much of an inconvenience, and required too much time.

Enter, my new best friends, Aquafresh White Trays. It’s the same concept as Crest’s strips – but on a whole ‘nother level. The pre-filled, disposable trays are soft and flexible, to offer a custom fit (they remind me of athletes’ mouth guards). Not only do they fit my mouth perfectly, they also fit my lifestyle. Another bonus is the curvy shape of the trays allows the whitening gel to stay put and flow between teeth.

Here’s how it works:
 Are You Dreaming of Some White Chompers?
1) Carefully peel back foil and remove tray.
2) Place trays on upper, then lower teeth; keep trays in your mouth for 30-40 minutes.
3) Repeat once daily for 5 days and for even better results, use for up to 7 days (I noticed a difference after only 3 days).

I wish I had digital photos to show you the difference…sorry ’bout that. But trust me, if your teeth could use some whitening – pick up this product. We ladies spend so much money on our face, nails, skin, and hair – and walk around with Starbucks-stained teeth; it’s just not right!

My tooth transformation is proof you don’t need to go to a dentist for a bright smile…just head to your nearest supermarket or drugstore. But before you go, click here for a money-saving coupon.

Don’t Be Tempted

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 Dont Be Tempted
At a company holiday party last week, the conversation turned to beauty products – as it usually does when I’m around. Two coworkers told me the same harrowing story – okay, maybe I’m being a bit melodramatic, but it wasn’t a good story.

Both women recently paid a visit to their local Bath & Body Works and were tempted into purchasing items from the Holiday Temptations line (not a surprise, given the yummy packaging). After taking the products home and using them, they were taken aback by the stains left on their tubs and towels.

We never got around to discussing how well the products work, but let’s be real – a shower gel had better get me squeaky clean (and wash away my cellulite) if it’s going to stain my shower.

Tick Tock

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clock Tick TockTomorrow, Spoiled Pretty is giving away a $25 gift certificate to bōbē. If you’re in the Philly area, enter to win a facial with Linda Harding at the Rescue Rittenhouse Spa Lounge. The deadline for both of these contests is tonight at 9pm EST.

You won’t win if you don’t enter. You’ve been warned.



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