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Get More out of Your Beauty Products with Beauty Spoons

February 8th, 2012 by Sara Cornell

Doesn’t it make you NUTS when you’re trying to get the last valuable drops of your favorite (and super expensive) lotion or potion out of the container but it just won’t budge? I feel like the way packaging is designed these days it is meant to frustrate the consumer and make us wasteful, because there always seems to be at least 4 or 5 days worth of product trapped in the bottle that you just can’t reach.

Well now, thanks to Beauty Spoon you can get every last drop out of your bottle.

Image courtesy of beautyspoon.com

The patent-pending Beauty Spoon® is designed with an ergonomic handle and
flexible stem making it easy to retrieve every ounce of liquid and cream located
at the bottom of your product bottles and containers. The Beauty Spoon® also comes equipped with a contoured spoon for retaining and scooping out as much liquid as possible. When finished, simply wash the Beauty Spoon® with soap and water and start bragging to your friends about all the money you saved!It’s the essential beauty tool that maximizes the use of all your beauty products!

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I was given a bottle of La Mer Concentrate that clocks in at a whopping $375 for 1.7 oz (yes, you read that right…) and thanks to Beauty Spoon, I have extended the life of the Concentrate by at least a week, maybe more, because this handy tool always seems to find just a tiny bit more product tucked in the deep recesses of the bottle! If you are frustrated by tossing bottles and jars that still have days worth of beauty in them, I highly recommend the Beauty Spoon.

Beauty Spoons cost $9.99 for a set of two, and are available for purchase on line at BeautySpoon.com

Posted in Beauty Products, Makeup, Recommended, Skin Care Related Topics: Beauty, Beauty Products, Beauty Spoons, La Mer Concentrate, Makeup

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The Children’s Place Gets Preppy for Spring- PLUS Contests!

February 3rd, 2012 by Lucie Amberg

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With all the play 80s fashion has been getting for the past several years, I was pleased to see The Children’s Place featuring preppy looks when I shopped its Spring event a few days ago. While it’s true that stripes, plaids, and bows flood me with those fuzzy John Hughes-esque memories of my childhood, they’re also staples of classic fashion and always at home on kids.

I love the pretty looks that TCP is showing for girls:

and the preppy basics for boys:

Of course it’s TCP, so although timeless stripes and madras abound, there are also cheeky, trendy details to please edgy parents and kids. Just check out the “logo” on this striped polo:

And even though Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter, he’s a groundhog not a meteorologist, so I thing we’d all be wise to get our Spring shopping going. TheChildren’sPlace.com is making that easy with the following offer, now thru 2/06:

30% off orders of $60+ with code U2G2012
25% off orders of $50+ with code V2G2012
20% off any size order with code W2G2012 (See the website for further details.)

And be sure to enter to win our Children’s Place Valentine Giveaway, and while you’re at it, enter the Love You, Baby Contest on The Children’s Place Facebook page!

Fashionable Media Review Policy: Items from this collection were presented to me, at no cost, by the manufacturer or representing PR agency. My opinion is my own and not influenced by compensation, monetary or otherwise.

Posted in Affordable Fashion, Baby Fashion, Contests & Giveaways, Recommended Related Topics: Baby, Children, children's clothing, Children's Place, Contest, Kids, lucie, preppy fashion, Review, Reviews, Spring 2012

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Clinique Chubby Sticks for Lips

December 20th, 2011 by Sara Cornell

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I was at Sephora buying stocking stuffers yesterday and came across the Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Color Balm. HOW DID I NOT KNOW ABOUT THESE? They are FANTASTIC! The size of a giant crayon, they glide on and soothe like Chap Stick, provide a glaze of rich color that lasts and lasts, offer just enough shine to make your face light up but not so much that your man is griping about all the gloss you’re wearing and come in a variety of luscious colors.

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Image courtesy of Clinique.com

I bought one in almost every color (I have a lot of stockings to fill, including mine!) and stashed one in my purse and one in the car console. Just in case. I love the texture and richness of these glosses. Retailing for $15 each, you can buy Clinique Chubby Sticks at Sephora, most major department stores and Clinique.com

Posted in Lip Balm / Treatment, Lip Gloss, Lipstick, Makeup, Recommended Related Topics: Beauty Products, Clinique, Makeup, Reviews, Spehora

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5 Party-Ready Nail Polishes for the Holidays

December 20th, 2011 by Denise Shively

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If you want your nails to look as good as the rest of you this holiday season, try one of these party-ready nail polishes to complete your festive holiday look.

Sephora by OPI Spark-tacular Top Coat

Dubbed “jewelry for your nails,” this sparkly top coat from Sephora by OPI adds the perfect finishing touch to your manicure. Simply use your favorite nail color, then add a coat or two of this festive top coat over tips for a party-ready mani in a flash.

($9.50, Sephora)

OPI Las Vegas Collection Royal Flush Blush

This pinky-blush hue shows you don’t have to go overboard for fantastic holiday nails – it’s the perfect “neutral” to show off on fingers or toes! I think it would look especially fantastic peeking out of peep-toe heels, and it adds just the right amount of color without being too in-your-face. Plus, anything with “Las Vegas” in the name has got to be party-worthy.

($8.50, drugstore.com)

Lancome ‘Le Vernis’ Golden Hat Holiday Nail Color

Five shades are available from Lancome’s Golden Hat holiday nail collection, but my favorite is the one at left (Golden Hat 101.) It’s the perfect juicy berry shade, and I think it would go great to liven up a little black dress. Put it on fingers and toes for a mani/pedi that will be perfect for the holiday season.

($15, Nordstrom)

Forever21 Plum Glitter Nail Polish

I’m partial to this shade – purple is my favorite color – but it’s also a fantastic alternative to traditional red or silver polish for the holiday season. This deep royal plum shade contains plenty of sparkle to make sure your tips and toes are as festive as the holiday party you’re heading to. Plus, it’s incredibly budget-friendly.

($2.80, Forever21)

Deborah Lippman Nail Color in Boom Boom Pow

Finally, this party-ready and incredibly festive gold glitter polish from Deborah Lippman is a great shade to wear for Christmas or New Year’s! Wear it alone for a subtle sparkle, or let this polish really shine as a top coat over a complimentary metallic gold shade. However you choose to wear it, you’ll definitely make a splash.

($20, drugstore.com)

No matter where the holiday season takes you, these five nail polish shades are completely party-ready and totally fab. Which one is your favorite?

Posted in Beauty Products, Nail Polish, Recommended Related Topics: Deborah Lippman Boom Boom Pow, drugstore.com, Forever21 nail polish, holiday nail polish, Lancome Golden Hat Holiday Nail Color, Nail Polish, nordstrom, OPI Las Vegas Royal Flush Blush, party ready nail polish, Sephora, Sephora by OPI Sparktacular top coat

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Easy Tricks to MakeYour Life Easier

December 13th, 2011 by Sara Cornell

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A friend of mine sent me a link to an Australian website called The Daily Buzz. There they had posted 25 Clever Ideas to Make Your Life Easier. Some I had heard of, some were meh, but others were so brilliant I had to re-post for our Fashionable readers. So, in no particualr order:

Via: athomewithrealfood.blogspot.com

Stop cut apples browning in your child’s lunch box by securing with a rubber band.

Via: instructables.com

Gotcha! Find tiny lost items like earrings by putting a stocking over the vacuum hose.

Via: sprwmn.blogspot.com

Forever losing your bathroom essentials? Use magnetic strips to store bobby pins (and tweezers and clippers) behind a vanity door

Via: flickr.com

Look up! Use wire to make a space to store gift wrap rolls against the ceiling, rather than cluttering up the floor.

Stay tuned later this week for some more highlights on fun ways to make everyday food more exciting.

Posted in Cleaning Products, Home Life, Moms On The Go, Random Info, Recommended Related Topics: Household Tips & Tricks, Organization, The Daily Buzz

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Another Reason Why I Love Shopbop

December 7th, 2011 by Sara Cornell

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I discovered Shopbop a few years ago through a friend whose fashion sense I greatly admired. Sure the web site can be pricey, and the models all look very sullen and unhappy, but the vast, and I do mean VAST selection of goodies keeps me enthralled, and I love their Ultimate Closet features and the designer look books that they publish on a regular basis.

One of the nice features on Shopbop is their “Favorites” feature. Click the little grey heart under each piece shown on the site, and it becomes one of your “Favorites”. Then, when the piece goes on sale, you get an email notification that one of the items you want is now more affordable and more attractive than ever! Where I think this feature will come in really handy is in January when thousands of retailers reduce the price on thousands of things. Imagine getting an email that all the stuff you asked Santa for (that he fogot to get you!) is now on sale.

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In my experience Shopbop is pretty good with their inventory volume. Of course things do sell out, but sometimes they will send you a low inventory alert too so you can make that all important decision to click or not click on the shopping cart. I received an email this morning that something that I had put in my virtual cart two days ago (and just couldn’t commit to) was now 30% off and a whole lot more attractive!

With a little planning and imagination, January might turn out to be a great shopping month!

Posted in Fashion Advice, Recommended, Retail Therapy, Shopping Related Topics: Fashion Favorites, January Sales, Shopbop.com, Ultimate Closet

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ShoeMint.com Launching on Black Friday!

November 16th, 2011 by Sara Cornell

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ShoeMint Rachel Bilson - Nicole Chavez - Steve Madden Launch Page 3 - Sneak Peek

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The “mint” e-shops, which include the T-shirt destination StyleMint, the jewelry store JewelMint and the new skincare site BeautyMint are about to welcome a new member, ShoeMint, hosted by style icon Rachel Bilson. Those in the know have been getting teaser alerts via email and Facebook for the past few weeks about the pending launch of ShoeMint, and now it’s official. According to InStyle.com ”… now here’s one more thing to get excited to shop for come Black Friday 2011—Rachel Bilson’s new ShoeMint footwear collection! InStyle.com just confirmed that the wallet-friendly line will launch on Friday, November 25th. Bilson, star of the new CW show Hart of Dixie and an InStyle contributor, teamed up with stylist Nicole Chavez and industry vet Steve Madden to create the lineup. Each pair will sell for $80. While you wait to shop, sign up for alerts at shoemint.com.”

I’m so excited to see what the site has to offer. The quality and selection of goodies on the other Mint sites has been great, so I have high hopes for ShoeMint. Have you shopped at any of the other sites, and what has your experience with them been? Leave us a comment and let us know.

Posted in Affordable Fashion, Fashion Advice, Recommended, Shoes Shoes Shoes! Related Topics: Celebrity Fashion, fashion, jewelmint, rachel bilson, ShoeMint, Shoes, Shopping, StyleMint