Grammy Gorgeous: Keri Hilson

"Keri Hilson looked like a 1950's diva when she left for the 2010 Grammys, said celebrity makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff. "Her peach dress with jeweled waistband was fit to the T and hugged every curve with care. I was inspired to play up her beautiful hazel eyes and also give a touch of edge to her Hollywood glam goddess look.""Before applying...

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Grammy Gorgeous: Katy Perry

After a recent trip to India, Katy Perry brought back a variety of bindis and together, with celebrity makeup artist Jake Bailey, they used this as inspiration to create a "Bettie Page, Indian princess look" for this year's Grammy Awards.To perfect her skin, Jake used Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation and to set the look, he...

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Yankee Candle Scented Hand Sanitizers

Yesterday, I did my daughter duty and dropped in on Mama and Papa Spoiled Pretty. While chilling with the parental units, I spied an unfamiliar bottle sitting on a table in the foyer. Upon closer inspection, I was chagrined to learn that my mom had scooped your resident beauty expert. Did you know that Yankee Candle makes hand sanitizer?...

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COVERGIRL Smoky ShadowBlast and ShineBlast Giveaway!

When it comes to drugstore makeup, I'm a COVERGIRL girl. Their products are a cosmetics connoisseur's dream come true: high-quality at a low price point. LashBlast, their volumizing mascara, and Outlast Lipstains are among my makeup faves - and every year, COVERGIRL blows me away with their crafty new concoctions and ingenious formulations.In...

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Bobbi Brown Cabana Corals: Spring 2010

Problem: You love coral, but worry it'll look too bright or chalky.Solution: Bobbi's modern formulas and juicy colors take an old-fashioned favorite for a fresh, modern spin. Introducing Bobbi Brown Cabana Corals collection."This spring, there is a beautiful selection of coral shades perfect for lips and cheeks. The shade range spans from...

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Winner of the Olay Giveaway

Congrats to InABox, winner of the Olay giveaway! InABox will receive Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Advanced Anti-Aging Body Wash (in both formulas: Deep Penetrating Moisture and Exfoliate and Replenish), so that she can report back in a review that will be included in an upcoming Spoiled Pretty post.Thanks to everyone who entered. Check back...

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Outfit of the Night!

Hi All!!!Saturday night was my works second Christmas meal at a local hotel, which was quite an enjoyable night and the food was really nice. The first Christmas meal was just before the festive holidays and I have no complaints about the food but the company that night was odd. For those who don't know or can't remember I work two jobs,...

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Giveaway: Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Advanced Anti-Aging Body Wash

Lemme ask you a question. How many anti-aging products are in your bathroom cabinet right now? Okay, humor me by answering another question. Of those anti-aging serums, creams and treatments – how many are for your body and how many are for your face?A-ha! Exactly as I thought. When it comes to a woman's appearance, certain parts of the body...

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MAC Brow Set: Bert-like Brows Begone!

When I received a sample of MAC Brow Set (along with some other samples from their new-ish All Ages, All Races, All Sexes collection), I immediately dismissed it. You see, my eyebrows have remained unchanged since I came out of the womb. They're sparse and almost non-existent (think Ernie from Sesame Street), and attempts to fatten them up...

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Rebecca Minkoff Sale Tomorrow at Ideeli

I am so excited for tomorrow's Rebecca Minkoff sale at Ideeli, I'm almost at a loss for words. Since discovering her line of chic arm candy a few years ago, it has been my mission to create a Rebecca Minkoff collection within my handbag arsenal.Her Stud Devote hobo is my handbag soulmate, and I can't wait to snatch up some more tomorrow (at...

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New Hair

Hi All!!!So I dyed my hair colour this week for a change and to help me out majorly when buying hair extensions. (Anyone else get that prolem?) My natural hair colour is a really odd black/brown, it could never make its mind up! Sometimes it looked black and then in certain lighting it looked brown.Below are some photos of my natural hair...

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Stila Happy Hours: Take 15% Off Lip Glaze

Cheers! Stila's hosting happy hours, y'all. Every Friday - for just 4 hours* - they'll have a special you'll wanna snatch up. This week's special is for all of you lipgloss lushes: take 15% off all full sized Lip Glaze (blackberry is my absolute fave).*Offer available from 10am - 2pm ...

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Julia Roberts on Being Lancôme’s Global Ambassador

Moments before making her debut as Lancôme’s global ambassador, Julia Roberts was coming to grips with her new responsibilities, reports today’s Women’s Wear Daily. In a candid interview, Roberts talks about her role in her upcoming movie Eat, Pray, Love, owing her career to Garry Marshall, her new role at Lancôme and how having kids has...

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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...

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Lancôme La Laque Fever Giveaway Winners

Congrats to the winners of the Lancôme La Laque Fever giveaway!Kellie Butler, Holly Fagen, Emily Meade, Sultana Shoshani and Mary Valleau have won the Untamed Plum shade. Dana Bunker, Audrey Cheng, Charlotte Vellan Cobb, Jessica Mosnik and Lisa Smith have won the Plum Wave color.Many thanks to Lancôme for hooking these ladies up with La Laque...

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Golden Globes Gorgeous: Lippmann's Leading Ladies

Celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann polished off some of Hollywood's hottest looks at the Golden Globes on Sunday.Penelope Cruz wore Night And Day to compliment her bronzed glowing skin.Past Golden Globe winner Marion Cotillard wore Don't Tell Mama. The young and modern shade was the perfect accent to her green Dior gown.Kate Hudson wore...

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Golden Globes Gorgeous 2010: Toni Collette

"For Toni Collette I combined warm healthy skin with a bronze metallic smoky eye and nude glossy lip. I added a layer of La Mer's The Body Crème to keep her skin looking glowing and radiant. To keep her face looking flawless I used The Radiant Concealer SPF 25 under her eyes and on any redness. I prepped her lips with the amazing La Mer Lip...

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Golden Globes Gorgeous 2010: Fergie

"Fergie's styling team is very much a team and she is instrumental in the process," says Ronit. "We all come to her with ideas in mind and piece them together (clothes styling, hair and makeup). She is an incredibly creative person with a strong vision so communication is easy."For the Golden Globes the inspiration was Fergie’s lavender,...

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Golden Globes Gorgeous 2010: Sofia Vergara

For the gorgeous Modern Family star, celebrity makeup artist Julie Harris dusted Lancôme Star Bronzer on the temples, chin and neck. This cult bronzer enhanced Sofia's tawny complexion while adding that ideal touch of glamour.Celebrity stylist, Oscar Blandi created Sofia's Greek goddess, ethereal waves. To create the look, Oscar primed Sofia's...

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Outfit of the Day

Hi All!!!!This is a slightly belated OOTD, from last weekend when we still had the snow!! The pose is a bit random but hey.....Batwing HoodyLeggingsDior MoonbootsArmani Bag Doma-Nikki....

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Do you have facebook? Yes? Then please vote for me!!!

Hi All!!So I have a few questions for you all and one favour to ask!! If you have a facebook account then please please please do me a huge favour! I have entered a competition for The New Face of Travalo 2010 now this competition is all legit and you can find out more information here on the webite.... http://www.travalo.com/Basically Travalo...

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Golden Globes Gorgeous 2010: Gabourey Sidibe

Gabourey Sidibe, Golden Globe nominee for her lead role in the movie Precious, partnered with Bobbi Brown to create her Golden Globe glow.Step 1: Prep skin with Soothing Face Tonic and Hydrating Face Cream.Step 2: Apply Chestnut Concealer under eye. Use Concealer Brush to get an even application.Step 3: Apply Oil-Free Compact Foundation in...

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Golden Globes Gorgeous 2010: Christina Aguilera

"I wanted to create a soft natural look on Christina to compliment her gown and new haircut," said Kristofer Buckle for NARS Cosmetics."Her dress choice was a beautiful pastel peach with silver. I didn’t want the look to fight with her gown. The final look is chic and seamless, with a earthy colored smokey eye and glowing skin."Below is Kristofer's...

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Golden Globes Gorgeous 2010: Julianna Margulies

"Julianna has such beautiful skin and a gorgeous beaming smile, that I wanted to keep the colors subdued and let her natural skin tone shine through," said Kristofer Buckle for NARS Cosmetics. "I didn't want to use too much color because it might have taken away from her. I wanted it to be all about Julianna so I focused on highlighting her...

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Golden Globes Gorgeous 2010: Carey Mulligan

Carey Mulligan, star of An Education and Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama nominee revealed a classic beauty look created by MAC Cosmetics' Director of Makeup Artistry, Gregory Arlt, to the 67th annual Golden Globe Awards."My inspiration for Carey's look for the Golden Globes was pure English Rose! I wanted to keep the skin luminous...

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Golden Globes Gorgeous 2010: Kate Winslet

Celebrity makeup artist Jillian Dempsey was responsible for Lancôme ambassador Kate Winslet's beautiful makeup at the 67th annual Golden Globes.Kate's look was clean and luminous. Armani Luminous Silk Foundation showed off Kate's naturally beautiful complexion. To create contoured cheekbones, Jillian used Avon Be Blushed in Blushing Nude...

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