Check Out This Hype Handbag I Snagged on Ideeli.com

Check out the handbag that I scooped up on Ideeli.com today! I've been lurking on Ideeli for quite a while...waiting for just the right handbag to come along so that I could strike.

The Alexis Hobo's tiered ruffles are perfectly on-trend, and the muted hue gives it versatility. Originally $395, Ideeli has it priced at $177. Visit the sale to see what all of the hype is about (items start at $47).

And while we're on the topic of Ideeli, here is a sneak peek at some upcoming sales...


Proenza Schouler Sale (up to 71% off)
Prices start at $87
Sale starts Friday, March 3rd


Givenchy Tie Sale (up to 60 %off)
Prices start at $45
Sale starts Saturday, March 4th

To join Ideeli (membership is free), click here.

Coming Soon to Ideeli.com: Marc Jacobs and Hype Handbags

Is it time for a new watch? Then check out Ideeli.com. The Marc by Marc Jacobs sale begins Tuesday, January 13th and they've got timepieces from $49!

And here's a little secret, just for Spoiled Pretty readers...

Even though it's not advertised on the website, a little birdie told me that Ideeli will be hosting a Hype Handbag sale, which will start on Monday, January 12th. I've been a fan of Hype's smart and stylish bags for years. Hype handbags are very reasonably priced to begin with, but get this...Ideeli's Hype sale has bags starting at $42!!!

If you haven't yet signed up for this membership-only shopping community, what are you waiting for?!? Membership is free and easy...just visit ideeli.com and enter spoiledpretty as your invite code. And do it now, before the sales start...because once they get going, the merchandise goes like hotcakes.

Total Beauty - Total Cure Giveaway Winners Revealed!

The time has come to announce the winners of the Total Beauty - Total Cure giveaway. I hope that the giveaway was fun and educational. So without further ado - drumroll, please...

Katy Davis is gonna get carpal tunnel shopping at benefitcosmetics.com with her $250 gift certificate.


Sara Bolt, get ready for amazing skin - you are the new owner of a Clarisonic Yours & Mine!

Sharon Haas is going to make all of her girlfriends pink with envy, thanks to her new Hype 'Gaby' handbag.

Big thanks to Benefit, Clarisonic and Hype for sponsoring this ridiculously amazing giveaway...and to each and every one of you for participating. Stay tuned my friends...I'll be back later tonight with another delish giveaway.

Now, I pass the torch to Palacinka and Frappalattes. Go visit my blogging friends, for chances to win products from Basix and Beyond, and Biolage.

For more information about the Total Beauty - Total Cure breast cancer awareness campaign, click here!

Total Beauty Total Cure Giveaway

Well hello, my pretties. Today, it’s Spoiled Pretty’s turn at bat to host a Total Beauty – Total Cure giveaway. Brace yourself…this one is going to blow your mind!


One reader will receive a $250 certificate to spend at benefitcosmetics.com! Lauded as one of the most innovative brands in beauty, Benefit is constantly creating fresh new products to solve your everyday (and every night!) dilemmas. With products such as Dr. Feelgood, Talk To The Tan, You Clean Up Nice Face Wash, and Lemon-Aid, Benefit has made a name for itself by creating high-quality cosmetics that offer solutions with a sense of humor.


Another lucky reader will win Clarisonic’s Yours & Mine Set ($350 value), which includes:

* Graphite Gray Cordless Clarisonic
* Pink Cordless Clarisonic
* 2 Charging cradles: 1 graphite gray and 1 pink
* 2 brush heads: 1 normal and 1 sensitive
* 2 of each: 1 oz. trial sizes of the Refreshing Gel Cleanser, Gentle Hydro Cleanser, and Nourishing Care Cleanser

The sonic frequency moves Clarisonic's soft, gentle brush back and forth across the skin at more than 300 times per second. The sonic micro-massage clears your pores, loosening dirt and oil. And Clarisonic reduces dry skin patches, oily areas, and blemishes and removes six times more makeup than traditional cleansing. Some things are too good to share, but with Clarisonic Yours & Mine, you don’t have to. Enjoy smoother, softer and clearer skin – and share it with someone you love.


Last, but certainly not least, a final winner will receive Hype's “Gaby” North South Tote in ultraberry pink (suggested retail of $350). A fashion-forward and contemporary brand, Hype speaks to the fun, sophisticated and stylish woman. With a large selection of handbag styles, quality materials and vivid colors options, Hype has a handbag to tickle every woman’s fancy.

To enter this amazing giveaway, send an email to spoiledprettycontests@gmail.com. Be sure to include:

* Your full name
* Your mailing address
* A breast cancer fact you’ve learned by visiting the Total Beauty – Total Cure MySpace or Facebook pages

And be sure to indicate your prize preference. For example:

1) Benefit gift certificate
2) Clarisonic Yours & Mine
3) Hype handbag

The subject line should read "Total Beauty – Total Cure Giveaway." This contest only lasts 24 hours and will end tonight (October 20, 2008) at midnight (EST). Three winners will be chosen at random from among the entrants. On Tuesday, October 21st, I'll announce the winners' names. Please, only one entry per person; duplicate entries will not increase your of winning. Contest is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

Are You The Winner Of The Hype Giveaway?

The time has come to announce the winner of the Hype Handbag Giveaway. I received a lot of entries, so I know that many of you were crossing your fingers for this one. Unfortunately, I only have one bag to give away…and the winner is Brandy Coyne.

Congratulations, Brandy – you are the proud new owner of Hype’s Paloma North South Tote (in Watermelon).

If your name isn’t Brandy Coyne but you still fancy yourself a winner – check back later today and throughout the week. In honor of Valentine’s Day, Spoiled Pretty wants to show our lovely readers some love…so there will be several mind-blowing contests this week. The next one is just hours away. Do you feel lucky?

Fashion Week Part I: I Koi New York, Plus Hype Giveaway

On Friday, I took Amtrak up to New York City just in time for a TotalBeauty.com and Aveda sponsored dinner at Koi. Nestled in the Bryant Park Hotel, the restaurant is a stone’s throw from the white tents.

More than 25 beauty bloggers mingled, dined on delectable selections from the Japanese/California menu (I highly recommend the Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, and the Miso-Bronzed Black Cod), and talked (beauty) shop.

I was seated at a table with Teri (Beautiful Makeup Search & Splendicity), Christina (eBeautyDaily), Elke (Elke Von Freudenberg Blog & Beauty Blog Network), Jennifer (DeLush), and Samantha (Dark PR). The conversation flowed – as did the wine and sake. By the end of the night, we were all having so much fun that we lost track of time and essentially closed down the restaurant; the weary staff was mentally willing us to leave.

Koi is the Japanese word for love – which is fitting, because I can’t imagine anyone eating there and not falling in love. Koi proved to be the perfect start to my fashion-filled weekend.


Left to right: Me, Julia, Teri, Christina, Elke, and Jennifer (photo courtesy of Erika at Makeup Bag)


Amber and Marina


Marina, me, and my Hype purse. I luvre this bag! I'm a woman who carries everything in her purse, and this one easily held the usual contents, plus all of my fashion week essentials. Camera? Check. Dictaphone? Check. Memo pad and pens? Check. Extra pair of ugly/comfy shoes for when your dogs start barking? Check. Fifteen lip glosses? You betcha.

Besides being functional, this handbag is clearly also fashion-forward. The buttery soft leather and stylish hardware had heads turning - even at a chic eatery like Koi. Jealous? Don't be. It's giveaway time again, and Hype is the generous benefactor.

One lucky (what an understatement) winner will receive the Paloma North South Tote (in Watermelon) pictured, left. You won't believe how beautiful it is. With this roomy tote, you can literally live out of your bag. No more agonizing over which makeup you absolutely need in your purse - because there's room for all of that, and a bag of chips! The retail value of this prize is $325!

To enter:
*Name one of the beauty products that Fern Mallis (the SVP of IMG Fashion and the brains behind New York Fashion Week) carries in her bag. Hint: I wrote this post in October.

*Send an email to spoiledprettycontests@gmail.com - and make sure to include the product name, your full name, and email address.

The contest ends at 9 pm EST on Sunday, February 10th. A winner will be chosen at random from among the entrants. On Monday, February 11th, I’ll announce the winner’s name. Please, only one comment per person; duplicate comments will not increase your chances of winning. Contest is open to U.S. & Canadian residents. Good luck!