Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Uncommon Giveaway Winners


Congrats to the following winners of the Uncommon Giveaway, sponsored by Beauty.com and drugstore.com:

Cristina Caratzola
Stephanie Holcomb
Catherine Lawson
Liz Pierdominici
Arlynn Rook Wilbanks


They will receive Beauty.com/drugstore.com pharmacy bags, just like the ones gifted to the stars at the Sundance Film Festival. The pharmacy bags are chock full of the following samples:

* MISSION Skincare Lip Balmers
* Anthony Logistics for Men Glycolic Facial Cleanser
* Stila Smoky Eye Talking Palette
* theBalm Stainiac
* Philosophy Purity Made Simple Foaming Cleanser
* Physicians Formula 2-in-1 Bronzer and Blush
* GoSmile Touch Ups
* Oscar Blandi Olio di Jasmine Hair Serum
* Arcona Cranberry Toner
* Beauty.com mints
* Advil pocket packs
* Chapstick True Shimmer
* Alka Seltzer Wake-Up Call
* Schick Quattro Disposable Razor for Women

Thanks to everyone who entered, and many thanks to Beauty.com and drugstore.com for hooking the winners up.

Don't miss out on this week's contests...enter to win a "Love Enamel Bangle" bracelet from Cynthia H Designs and a jar of KENZO's new face cream, Belle de Jour!

Bobbi Brown Limited-Edition Heart Truth Lip Gloss Trio


For the fourth year in a row, Bobbi Brown is a sponsor of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's Heart Truth celebrity fashion show. The show, which brings some of Hollywood’s leading ladies together on one runway, will be taking place on February 13th during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Bryant Park.

This year Bobbi created an exclusive, limited-edition Lip Gloss Trio in partnership with the Heart Truth campaign and its annual Red Dress Collection Fashion Show to raise awareness that heart disease is the #1 killer of women. The trio includes three of Bobbi’s favorite shades: Buff Lip Gloss, Pink Sugar Shimmer Lip Gloss, and Slopes Shimmer Lip Gloss (available exclusively in this set).

Only 500 of these limited-edition palettes, which feature a specially designed package and the tagline “Listen to Your Heart,” will be available from bobbibrown.com for $40 each.

Bliss Wants To Know: Can You Handle The Love?


All month long, Bliss is giving away a free full-size Love Handler ($36 value) with any product purchase in spa and on blissworld.com!

The Body Electric: Clarisonic's New Plus Skin Care System & Spot Therapy Kit


Your body may not be a wonderland yet...but wait until you get your mitts on the new Clarisonic Plus Skin Care System & Spot Therapy Kit.

This enhanced Clarisonic Plus system has a third speed, along with a new Spot Therapy Brush Head for the body. Sonic frequency moves Clarisonic's soft, gentle brush back and forth at more than 300 times per second to clear pores - loosening dirt, makeup, and oil.

Clarisonic is proven to remove more dirt (sebum and makeup) than traditional, superficial cleansing, allowing your serums and moisturizers to absorb better. Skin is left soft and pampered without harsh abrasion or chemicals. Clarisonic reduces dry skin patches, oily areas, and blemishes and removes 6 times more makeup than traditional cleansing. Pore size, fine lines, and wrinkles appear smaller.

The Clarisonic Spot Therapy Brush Head takes sonic cleansing beyond the face to gently cleanse and exfoliate; smooth rough, dry patches; and prepare the skin to better absorb skincare products. It is ideal for use on the décolleté, hands, arms, elbows, and feet.

Enhance your results with the complementary Refining Skin Polish for the body; this intensive, 3-tier refining solution exfoliates, firms, and smoothes the skin, delivering radiant, silky-soft results.

Clarisonic Plus Skin Care System & Spot Therapy Kit contains:

* Clarisonic Plus three-speed brush
* International charging cradle for worldwide use
* Sensitive brush head
* 3x trial-size facial cleansers
* Spot therapy brush head (for the body)
* Trial-size refining skin polish (for the body)

This kit is available starting today, and is a Sephora exclusive.

Monday, February 2, 2009

Kenzo Belle de Jour Giveaway!


Listen up, ladies. There’s a new moisturizer in town - and I am so enamored, I just cannot keep it on the DL.

KENZO’s new face cream, Belle de Jour enhances the skin’s natural beauty by protecting it from free radicals and the harmful stress hormone – Cortisol. High levels of Cortisol increase blood pressure and can weaken the immune system, making the body prone to illness and fat accumulation.

In clinical studies conducted by LVMH CEC (Cosmetic Evaluation Center), 75% of women using Belle de Jour showed a drop in their Cortisol levels by 25% after a single application. Further tests show a 28% reduction in reactive oxygenated elements (free radicals) on the skin’s surface.

White lotus, long regarded as a sacred flower in Asia, is at the heart of its secret formula. White lotus water, grown and harvested specially for KENZO in East Asia, has proven relaxing and anti-free radical effects. This natural and potent ingredient helps restore skin to its natural balance by stimulating cellular metabolism, leaving it luminous and soft. It is suitable for all skin types and may be used day and night.

Belle de Jour is quite possibly the most luxurious face cream I’ve ever used. In addition to reducing Cortisol levels and protecting against free radicals, this voluptuous moisturizer soothes and increases radiance. While Belle de Jour is one heck of a hydrator, the fragrance is the selling point. Without hesitation, I would say that Belle de Jour is one of the best smelling beauty products I’ve ever met; and as you know, I get around.

When I apply Belle de Jour in the middle of my harried morning routine, it calms me and makes me slow my pace just a little. And I love slathering it on right before bed, so that I can breathe in its delicate perfume as it lulls me to sleep. If KENZO wants to make a gazillion dollars, they’ll create an entire line of skincare, bodycare and fragrance with this exact bouquet. I would buy every single thing. You hear me, KENZO?

One lucky reader is going to hear me loud and clear, because Spoiled Pretty and KENZO are giving away one 1.7 oz jar of Belle de Jour (retail value $105!).

To enter, send an email to spoiledprettycontests@gmail.com. Be sure to include your full name and mailing address. The subject line should read "Belle de Jour Giveaway." The contest ends at midnight (EST) on Saturday, February 7th. One winner will be chosen at random from among the entrants. On Sunday, February 8th, I'll announce the winner’s name. 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.

All You Need Is Love Enamel Bracelet Giveaway

All you need is love.
All you need is love.
All you need is love, love.
Love is all you need.



The Beatles speak the truth. But while love may be all you need, who wouldn’t want this chic Love Enamel Bracelet by Cynthia Holvey?

Southern California designer Cynthia Holvey (and cousin of George Clooney) created a line of trend-setting, inspirational bracelets inscribed with empowering affirmations. The collection - including enamel bangles, leather and metal bracelets, and an eco-friendly organic cotton bracelet – have become popular with celebrities such as Christina Applegate, Kristen Bell, Kristin Chenoweth, Jennifer Garner, Kourtney Kardashian, Olivia Wilde, and Michelle Trachtenberg.

"I designed the line to have an edge but be classic enough to go with any outfit. More importantly, the jewelry is meant to inspire, motivate and empower people. I never leave the house without a bracelet and when I look down at my wrist I have a better day," says Holvey.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Spoiled Pretty has teamed up with Cynthia H Designs for a giveaway. Three readers will win a Love Enamel Bangle. The metal and enamel bracelet offers a repeating artistic display of scripted inspirational sayings (Love Who You Are, Follow Your Passion, Live In The Moment, Love & Laugh). The dual-colored bracelet is available in color combinations light blue/gold, pink/silver, fuchsia/gold, black/silver, and white/gold. The Love Bangles retail for $65 each.

To enter, send an email to spoiledprettycontests@gmail.com. Be sure to include your full name and mailing address. The subject line should read "Love Enamel Bangle Giveaway." The contest ends at midnight (EST) on Sunday, February 8th. Three winners will be chosen at random from among the entrants. On Monday, February 9th, 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. residents only.

Drew Barrymore Riding The Teased Hair Train Til The Wheels Fall Off


Remember Drew Barrymore’s mane misstep at the 2009 Golden Globes, and the subsequent bouffant backlash? Well, Drew’s not tryin’ to hear that, see?

This morning, she appeared on the Early Show looking like she lost a battle with rat tail comb and a bottle of Aquanet.




Don't get me wrong...I love Drew. I'm just perplexed by the do. Thoughts?