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Enter To Win Dermelect ME Fearless Beauty Nail Polish Collection

April 22, 2013 By The Fashionable Housewife Leave a Comment

Dermelect Me Fearless Beauty Polish Collection

In celebration of the Summer 2013 launch of the Dermelect Cosmeceuticals ME Fearless Beauty Collection, Dermelect and beauty blogger Karie Frost of Fear No Beauty (who created the Fearless Beauty Collection!) are kicking off Manicure Monday Mania TODAY. So excited!

Every Monday from now (April 22) through May 12, Karie Frost will be hosting a contest on her blog, FearNoBeauty.com where you can enter for a chance to win the Fearless Beauty Collection and other Dermelect beauty products by showing off your nail art skills!

Here’s how to participate:

Step 1: Go to FearNoBeauty.com and like Frost’s Facebook page (mandatory for participation). Click here to enter!

Step 2: Frost will post a new nail art look each week in which readers are encouraged to re-create the look and post a picture on her Facebook/Twitter page.

Out of those who post, one winner will be chosen per giveaway to receive the 4 colors in the Fearless Beauty Collection as well as another product. Karie Frost will announce each winner on her blog so be sure to check back often!

Promotion Period: Beginning midnight Monday April 22, 2013 and ending 11:59pm Sunday May 5, 2013

If you want to purchase the Fearless Beauty collection right now, use coupon code FEARLESS for 20% off your order on dermelect.com. (This offer code works April 22, 2013 through May 20, 2013.)

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5 Ways to Pamper Yourself This Winter

January 12, 2013 By Denise Shively

Chilly temperatures and inclement weather are keeping all of us indoors this season – so why not take the time to pamper yourself?

The following must-have’s are some of our favorite products to help us relax, indulge and take care of our hair and skin – all from the comfort of our own home. If that sounds like something you’ve been waiting for, read on for our product recommendations and get ready to pamper yourself this winter.

1. Farmhouse Fresh “Red Hot Shandy” Sparkling Soak

Are you ready for some romance or want to add a little heat to the cold winter months? With Farmhouse Fresh’s new “Red Hot Shandy” Sparkling Soak, you’ll do just that! Infused with the essence of spicy, red-hot cinnamon candy and six natural oils, this nourishing bath soak will transform your skin into silk while moisturizing and hydrating even the driest skin. You can even apply it post-bath to elbows, knees and other rough patches – it’s non-greasy, quickly absorbs into skin and gives you just the right amount of pampering you need.

($20, farmhousefreshgoods.com)

2. Dr. Max Powers Scar Serum

It’s a new year, so why not make an effort to create a new you? Get rid of embarrassing scars, stretch marks and other skin concerns with this powerful scar serum by Dr. Max Powers. Using an invigorating blend of rosehip oil, antioxidants, fatty acids and Vitamin E, this effective serum is proven to reduce the appearance of scars within one month of regular use. Plus, it’s non-irritating and can be safely applied to the face and body.

($22.99, drmaxpowers.com)

3. Coral Actives Acne Products

If you’ve tried every acne product on the market and aren’t pleased with the results, Coral Actives may be the answer you are looking for! They sell a variety of products, including the Cleanser & Serum combination kit as well as Acne Cleansing Bar for your body. Our resident housewife, Sarah, says that a shampoo made her back breakout – she used the bar, and within two uses it completely cleared up!

($7.95-29.95, coralactives.com)

4. Nioxin Hair Care

Pamper and protect your tresses this year with the Nioxin hair care product line. Whether you’re embarrassed about your thinning locks or need intense scalp hydration and moisture, Nioxin has a product that’s formulated specifically for your needs. Our favorite is the Deep Hair Repair Masque, which transforms even the driest locks into silky smooth tresses you’ll love to show off.

($Price Varies, nioxin.com)

5. Joey New York Bye Bye Blackheads

No one likes dealing with annoying blackheads, but this treatment gel promises to banish blackheads, minimize the appearance of pores and transform your skin like nothing else. With a potent blend of spa-like ingredients, this unique formula will treat your blackheads while helping your skin look its best all season long.

($25, HSN)

Filed Under: Beauty Tagged With: Beauty, Skin Care, winter beauty, winter skin care

Gift Ideas: For Teens and Makeup Lovers

November 20, 2012 By The Fashionable Housewife

Looking for the perfect gift for that hard to buy for teen girl in your life? We have a list of fabulous gifts we KNOW she’d love!

Stila Snow Angel Color Palette – $39 at www.stilacosmetics.com

Create as many holiday looks as there are snowflakes in the sky with Stila’s NEW festive holiday color palette that comes in a cute snowflake-shaped pan. This set contains 12 flattering cheek colors and 18 versatile eye shadows that can be worn wet or dry for a countless number of looks. The palette comes with a deluxe Stay All Day Waterproof Volumizing Mascara to complete any look in seconds. Use the included step-by-step look book for inspiration and tips so you can be an expert in no time at all.

Stila Written in the Stars Eye Shadow Palette – $20 at www.stilacosmetics.com

Your eyes will twinkle and shine with this heavenly eye shadow palette that comes in a whimsical star-shape. It contains 12 gorgeous, yet neutral eye shadow shades that can be mixed and matched for many different looks. This set is only $20, making it the perfect gift for every girl on your list (including yourself) this Christmas season.

Stila Luxe Eye Shadow Palette – $45 at www.stilacosmetics.com

This luxurious eye shadow palette features a mix of six cream-to-powder eye shadows and three micro-matte shades that are both versatile and sexy. You can play with different textures easily, even if you are new to makeup. The cream-to-powder eye shadows dolls you up with sparkle, while the micro-matte shadows deliver long-lasting color. This unique palette comes with a built-in mirror, look book manual and a Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Ladyfish (golden pewter). The perfect gift for a teenage girl that has recently started wearing makeup!

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COTERIE.COM Launches Today!

September 17, 2012 By The Fashionable Housewife

Coterie.com launched TODAY! Sign up now and be one of the first to access this new online luxury beauty retailer!

Coterie is an exclusive, members-only site featuring an ultra-selective collection of the newest and most sought-after beauty products. In collaboration with top makeup artists, stylists and industry trendsetters, Coterie provides the woman on-the-go access to everything she needs to know, all in one place.

I got an exclusive look at Coterie, last week, thanks to iFabbo! I was able to preview the site, see how it works AND I got a FREE GIFT courtesy of Butter London and Coterie.com.

The color is “Wallis” and it’s a gorgeous metallic sparkly green color that is perfect for Fall.

A huge thanks to Coterie, iFabbo and Butter London for giving us a sneak peek at the awesome new website that will be our new obsession.

Click here to sign up now!

Filed Under: Beauty, Nail Polish Tagged With: Beauty, butter london, Coterie, Makeup, Nail Lacquer, Nail Polish, nails

The Most Amazing Make Up…Ever…

February 14, 2012 By Sara Cornell

About a million years ago when I was in high school, Clinique came out with a Lip Shine that wasn’t a matte lipstick or a gloss, but a combination of the two, which instantly became a hit with women everywhere. One of the colors offered was #16, Black Honey. What was so amazing about this particular color is that it flatters EVERYONE – regardless of your skin tone or eye color or your lip shape and texture. Black Honey is probably one of make up history’s great all time achievements! And now the color is being translated in to a Shimmering Tones Powder that may rank up there as make up history’s all time great achievement #2.

Clinique Shimmering Tones Powder in Black Honey

Clinique’s Black Honey Shimmering Tones Powder is a limited edition, multitone powder. The cult favorite Black Honey shimmers in this beautifully blended powder, instantly creating a sheer, subtle radiance that looks great on everyone, just like the classic that inspired it.

Believe me, this powder is like magic. I’ve been sick for the past few days, and when I looked in the mirror this morning my skin resembled a cross between the Crypt Keeper and Princess Fiona (after she married Shrek…) Two swipes of this shimmering powder and, damn, if I didn’t look healthy and vibrant! It’s even better on a good day, giving you just enough sparkle that people say, “Wow, you look great…did you cut your hair or something…?” I don’t know what it is about the Black Honey color, but it does something magical and it works for everyone and with every skin tone.

Available for a limited time only through Sephora, Shimmering Tones Powder in Black Honey retails for $32.50 – and it’s well worth the investment!

Filed Under: Beauty, Cheeks, Makeup Tagged With: Beauty, Black Honey Lip Shine, Clinique, Makeup, Sephora, Shimmering Tones Powder

Get More out of Your Beauty Products with Beauty Spoons

February 8, 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

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Great Deals on Spa Services at Spadia.com

February 7, 2012 By Sara Cornell

Who doesn’t love a good facial or massage? Sometimes when the urge to splurge strikes you want instant gratification, but it can be frustrating if all the salons are booked up weeks in advance. Not to mention the lingering guilt of spending tons of money to pamper yourself! Well, to the rescue is Spadia.com, a new web site that launched just last week. Like Groupon, it offers fantastic deals on a wide variety of spa services, and allows you last minute access to appointments at spas all over the country.

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With Spadia.com’s easy-to-use platform, you can book appointments anywhere at any time. The sign up process is easy and free. Consumers looking for spa deals can log on to Spadia.com, enter their email addresses, zip codes, and passwords, and the platform will provide exclusive access to the most sought-after spas and wellness centers in that area. Upon signing up, you will also receive 20% off your first booked appointment.

Image courtesy of Spadia.com

Spadia.com collaborates with local spas and salons in major cities to offer great deals that you can’t get anywhere else. With this website, you can save up to 60% off the retail prices. Spadia.com is now available in the following cities: Austin, Chicago, Houston, New York, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Scottsdale, and Tampa.

To sign up for incredible deals in your city, visit Spadia.com.