Hello, Luvah: Chinese Laundry Brazen Studded Platform Sandal

All winter long, I was crushing on Gucci's Babouska Studded Booties. But given their $995 price tag, the feelings were unrequited. This spring, the shoe gods have smiled on me because I just snapped up a pair of Chinese Laundry's Brazen Studded Platform Sandals, for just $54.95 at DSW!

The width is just perfect and the fit runs true to size. And, because the shoe has a platform sole, the 5" heel is surpisingly comfortable...even for a stilleto tenderfoot like me.

Just imagine how hot these heels are going to look with every LBD hanging in your closet!

Recessionista's Fabuless Pick of the Week: Avon SpectraColor Lipstick

Avon's soon to be released (June 2009) SpectraColor Lipstick is everything I was hoping L'Oreal HIP Color Presso would be.

SpectraColor Lipstick is seven shades of lip color packed into one sleek, innovative package. Created for the woman who loves to change her look from demure to dramatic, this is the first lipstick that lets you click to seven shades of perfection.

SpectraColor Liptick holds a light and dark version of your favorite shade in side-by-side chambers with a full spectrum of hues in between. The seven shade range allows you to create just the right look for any mood - just twist the dial and slide on the shine!

Formulated with Vitamins A, C, and E, this lightweight, high-shine formula delivers beautiful color that lasts for hours, is never sticky and won't bleed.

Available in 10 shades, the possibilities are endless with SpectraColor Lipstick.

Shades: The Berries, The Browns, The Caramels, The Lilacs, The Nudes, The Peaches, The Pinks, The Raisins, The Roses, and The Wines.

For more video product reviews and tips, click here for Spoiled Pretty TV.

Total Beauty Weekend Web Tour

The Informed Makeup Maven covers the beauty show in New York. Hot exclusives!

Beauty411 is loving the new Bobbi Brown Nautical Collection. Check it out here!

Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog review the No. 1 best fitting jeans in America.

Read all about the new Sebastian collaboration with designer Charlotte Ronson at eye4style!

Fabulous Over Forty takes advantage of Recessionista Tuesday at Ted Gibson Salon.

Monique at Beauty Girl Musings is head over heels for this new drugstore foundation!

There's still time to enter Makeup Files' huge anniversary giveaway worth over $100.

Meredith at Daily Dose of Coffee is kind of tired of flat hair and is wanting more curl, volume, and bounce. Find out how she does it.

2009 Prom Hairstyles and Hair Trends - Image and Style News

How to Get Rid of Raccoon Eye Makeup With Shadow Shields- Addicted to Lipstick

Boutique Flair is giving away swag from PRIIA Cosmetics and 3 copies of The A-List Playbook!

Alison of The Advice Sisters is loving Rusk hair appliance that are good for the planet and help you "go green" without spending a lot of "green" to be beautiful!

Beauty Anonymous brings you Jill Stuart Summer 2009 Makeup Collection.

The Makeup Divas reviews Prescriptives Mineral Bronzer in Warm.

MissWhoever You Are takes it way back with fake nails, only this time it ACTUALLY LOOKS GOOD! See which brand has got the magic touch.

Neon Bible's new male writer reviews body washes for guys.

Glossypink tells you how to get the gorgeous Charlize Theron's makeup!

Suzanne at The Beauty Blog loves Avon Magix Face Perfector especially the new tinted version.

Mineral Makeup Reviews checks out Seriesse Mineral Makeup.

RN Guide to Skin Care reviews the best Dry Skin Care Products.

LA Pretty isgiving away Jonathan Product Finish Control Hairspray to one lucky reader. It could be you!

Meilily brings you Beauty & Science, breaking down the latest scientific study showing that Boots No 7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum does work!

The girls over at Beauty in Real Life share David Babaii's secrets for great summer hair. Check them out here!

Nicky Hilton cuts her hair and dishes *exclusively* to Beauty Banter about the new 'do!

Hot Beauty Health says Aveeno's Positively Ageless Warming Scrub is the new secret to women's beauty.

This past weekend, Daneen from Spoiled Pretty attended a MAC Master Class. Click here for her review...and learn how to replicate on-trend looks, using the products and techniques employed by MAC pro artists!

See what all the buzz is about and enter for a chance to win a tube of Ôscillation Vibrating Powermascara.

Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Creme Giveaway Winners!

Last week, I partnered with Burt's Bees for a giveaway. They generously offered up ten tubes of their Coconut Foot Creme, my favorite foot treatment EVER!

If your name is Kiriann Carini, Ruth Ann Dailey, Lisa Lewis, Jennifer Maslowski, Leigh Nichols, Charlotte Padgett, Barbara Padilla, Lucy Pinto, Carmesha Scott or Michele Wesley - CONGRATULATIONS! You're about to get spoiled pretty!

And if your name isn't listed above, don't have a hissyfit. Just enter this week's Kiss My Face contest.

Have a fabulous weekend!

Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale May 6-10 in NYC!

New From Fresh: Umbrian Clay Freshface Foundation & Brown Sugar Body Cream

I absolutely adore Fresh Umbrian Clay Face Treatment and Brown Sugar Body Polish. So when I learned that the brand recently launched Umbrian Clay Freshface Foundation and Brown Sugar Body Cream, I immediately added them to my Sephora shopping list.

Umbrian Clay Freshface Foundation SPF 20 is a purifying and balancing treatment foundation that refines and hydrates the skin, while providing natural-looking coverage for a flawless finish. Fresh's exclusive Umbrian Clay removes impurities from the skin to refine, nourish, and balance the complexion while Porphyridium Cruentum, a micro-algae extract, retains optimal moisture levels throughout the day. Your skin will be left fresh and radiant, with visibly reduced fine lines, noticeably improved skin tone, and with SPF 20 UV protection.

Brown Sugar Body Cream is an ultra-rich, indulgent moisturizer that leaves skin super soft and supple. It is enriched with apricot kernel, sweet almond, evening primrose, and jojoba oils that nourish the skin to silky perfection. An addictive and iconic scent completes the luxurious experience and will keep you coming back for more.

20% Off Rodial

Rodial, the celebrity favorite skin and body care brand, is offering an amazing discount in honor of the launch of their new website. Until May 15, when you purchase your favorite Rodial products at rodial.co.uk, you'll receive a 20% discount at checkout when you enter the code USA20.

In the age of chemical peels and cosmetic surgery, Rodial has captured nature's power by creating a range of super-effective skincare products. Rodial products deliver targeted treatments to specific skin concerns from wrinkles and age spots to cellulite and stretch marks. It’s no wonder why celebs like Kim Kardashian, Jessica Simpson, and Jessica Biel can’t live without their products.



Rodial skincare isn’t necessarily recession-friendly, but the 20% discount allows you to try these high quality products without breaking the bank.