Bey, You're Just Too Funky For Me...

It seems that Beyonce - or rather her alter ego, Sasha Fierce – has been channeling Thierry Mugler lately. For the last few weeks - in photo op after photo op - she's been seen wearing a vaguely familiar, futuristic-looking robotic glove. I couldn't quite place it...until I came across new promos for her upcoming album – one of which has her sporting the very famous Thierry Mugler Motorcycle Corset from 1992.

Both the glove and the corset were featured in George Michael's Too Funky video, which was directed by Thierry Mugler. I wonder if, in her mission to one-up Rihanna, Beyonce will resurrect any other crazy fashions from that video.

Not beauty related, I realize...but it gives me a reason to share Too Funky with all of you. Enjoy!

Rudolph The Red Hued Lip Balm

I have an aversion to Christmas ads, songs, decorations and other paraphenalia unleashed too early. It’s like the day after Halloween, my local Macy’s is dressed up like Santa’s workshop. And while driving in my car, I spastically click the radio dial to find a station NOT playing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”

But when the retailers push beauty products inspired by one of my favorite Christmas specials*, my Grinch-like behavior takes a time out. This Rudolph Set of Lip Balms includes Rudolph’s Rockin’ Raspberry, Bumble’s Blueberry Blast, Hermey’s Peppermint Twist and Clarice’s Berry Bubblegum.

* Daneen’s favorite Christmas cartoon specials:

1) Chipmunk Christmas
2) Ziggy’s Gift
3) Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
4) The Smurfs Christmas Special
5) Twas The Night Before Christmas
6) Christmas Comes To Pacland

Isabella Fiore: First Ever Sample Sale, November 19 & 20!!!

Isabella Fiore, one of Spoiled Pretty's fave handbag designers, is all growns up...

On November 19th and 20th, they're hosting their first ever sample sale. If you're in NYC, mark your calendars...this is your chance to score some great clutches, handbags and small leather goods at 50%-70% off retail prices!

Alas, I'm in Philly and won't be able to rightfully celebrate this momentous occasion. So if you're in the area, please stop by so a certain beauty blogger can live vicarously. Even better...if you spy the 'Puff Enough' Austin Frame handbag (above), snatch that sucker up and think of me when you tote it around, lookin' all cute. I mean, what's more GORGE than this bag? Nothing.

Isabella Fiore Sample Sale
November 19th and 20th
10am – 5pm
80 West 40th Street, Floor 8
NYC

Sweet Treat: Jaqua Raspberry Buttercream Giveaway

When the temperature starts to dip, I start craving sweets. Once in a blue moon, I’ll indulge my sweet tooth with Dark Chocolate M&Ms - but my diet only allows for the occasional dalliance. Fortuitously, my beauty arsenal is stocked with products from Jaqua, which all smell so decadently delish, that I’m tempted to taste. Oh, who am I kidding? I have tasted - and unfort, the flavor doesn’t quite correspond with the scrumptious scent. Anyway, moving on…

I am a huge fan of dessert-smelling bath and body products, and I can say - without hesitation - that Jaqua’s Buttercream Frosting offerings take the cake. Literally. I want to lick myself every time I use the Buttercream products (there I go again). Jaqua’s Raspberry Buttercream Frosting Collection, a yummy marriage of juicy raspberry and sweet cream, is the newest addition to the menu. The fragrance is so mouth-watering that I couldn’t bear salivating solo.

So Spoiled Pretty has partnered with Jaqua for a giveaway! One grand prize winner will receive:


* Raspberry Buttercream Frosting Shower Crème: A rich and creamy shower wash filled with good-for-your skin ingredients such as fruit and aloe extracts, macadamia and evening primrose oils, and vitamins B5, A and E.


* Raspberry Buttercream Frosting Sinfully Rich Body Butter: This indulgent, nourishing formula blends serious skincare with a rich raspberry fragrance. Formulated with cocoa butter and natural extracts, the whipped body butter lavishes skin.


* Raspberry Buttercream Frosting Hand Crème: This luxurious hand crème is packed with the ripe, rich essence of raspberry. Treat your hands to the nourishing indulgence of meadowfoam seed oil, fruit extracts and vitamins A and E - luscious hydrators designed to keep hands soft and pampered all day long.


* Raspberry Buttercream Frosting Lip Whip: Satisfy your sweet tooth without a single calorie. This delicious, nourishing lip gloss is formulated with vitamins A, E, and C to keep lips soft and kissable.

Two runners-up will win the Raspberry Buttercream Hand Crème and Lip Whip.

To enter, send an email to spoiledprettycontests@gmail.com. Be sure to include your full name and mailing address. The subject line should read "Jaqua Raspberry Buttercream Giveaway." The contest ends at midnight (EST) on Tuesday, November 18th. Three winners will be chosen at random from among the entrants. On Wednesday, November 19th, I'll announce the winners names'. Please, only one entry per person; duplicate entries will not increase your chances of winning. Contest is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

Good luck!

Happy Kiehl’s Day!

Kiehl’s Day, November 12, commemorates the day in 2003, when Kiehl’s re-planted a pear tree at the corner of 13th St. and Third Ave. Officially declared Kiehl’s Day by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Kiehl’s Day has become an annual Kiehl’s celebration of their history, heritage and customers.

Today might be Kiehl’s Day, but they’re celebrating all week long. Kiehl’s introduces four new products in honor of their original home at Pear Tree Corner in New York’s East Village: Gently Exfoliating Body Scrub, Liquid Hand Soap, Pear Tree Corner Hand and Body Lotion, and Liquid Body Cleanser in Limited Edition packaging. Lip Balm #1 in Pear completes the collection. “Pear Tree Corner” products are only available at Kiehl’s free-standing stores and Kiehls.com.

Kiehl’s is also asking our customers to vote on the next new pear formula. In true democratic fashion, visitors to Kiehl’s free-standing stores and Kiehls.com can mark ballots for a Pear Tree Corner “Bath Soak,” “Hand Cream,” “Essence Oil,” or their own write-in suggestion. The ballots will then serve as entries into a drawing for a grand prize Kiehl’s Pear gift box filled with all new Pear Tree Corner Products.

Celebrate Kiehl's Day at free-standing Kiehl's stores:

* "Pear Tree Corner" new product election all week
* Grand prize drawing for "Pear Tree Corner" gift basket all week
* FREE daily product giveaways for the first 25 customers, Nov. 10-Nov. 14 - there’s a different product every day!
* FREE Pear Lip Balms for the first 25 customers on Kiehl’s Day, Nov. 12
* FREE Pear Tree Corner candle with each purchase of $60 or more all week
* FREE Kiehl’s Baby Lip Balm for children all week
* Children’s art activities throughout the week
* Saturday Bagel Brunch, Nov. 15

Celebrate on Kiehls.com:

* Visit Kiehls.com to vote for the next "Pear Tree Corner" product and enter the drawing to win a "Pear Tree Corner"collection gift basket.
* Enjoy a complimentary Lip Balm #1 and complimentary standard shipping with any Kiehl's purchase of $40 or more. Enter promo code PEAR08 upon checkout.

Kim Kardashian's Toned Down Makeup Look

Kim Kardashian and her makeup artist, Stephen Moleski, tell E! News how the startlet is toning down her once vamped up look.

For Kim Kardashian's beauty and makeup tips, click here!

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Scoliosis Caused By Beauty Overload?!?

No wonder my handbag weighs a gazillion pounds. I just cleaned out my purse, and look how many beauty products I've been toting around with me!

How many products and brands can you spot?