What: The Art of Social War: A Novel

A witty novel about a 35-year old, die-hard New York woman who wants nothing more than to
marry her adored fiancé, Jamey, and continue to succeed in her career running the “I Heart New
York” campaign.

It’s a great read that will keep you glued to the book, eager to find out what happens next. A fun book for all ages, it would make a great gift for a woman of any age.

Price: $11.16

Where: Amazon.com

What: CLARISONIC Pink Skincare System

Get your friend a PINK Clarisonic! It’s the latest in skin care and will be appreciated by anyone with skin. Seriously, this thing is great!

We’re giving a white Clarisoinc to one lucky winner. Enter for a chance to win! If you don’t win though, consider buying a pink one for yourself or a friend. It’s the BEST!!!

Price: $195

Where: But it on Nordstrom.com, Sephora.com, or on Drugstore.com

What: Basic Jersey Scarf

This seasons must-have accessory at a totally affordable price, makes it the perfect Christmas present. Made of ultra soft cotton jersey, this scarf is currently available in cream, gray, and deep teal. I love mine and I wear it all the time. It goes great with any outfit and it’s soft, so you’ll want to wear it all the time. Perfect gift for anyone from a teenager to your grandmother!

Price: $9.50

Where: ShadeClothing.com

What: Ferrero Prestige Gift Set 42 Count

Now tell me, who doesn’t LOVE chocolate? Seriously, I can’t think of anyone that wouldn’t want this tray of chocolates for Christmas. I mean, everyone loves chocolate. Right?

I know I do! This gift set has 3 different flavors, 14 Rocher, 14 Rond Noir, and 14 Garden Coco. The Garden Coconut is my favorite… It’s sweet, but not too sweet and has just the right amount of coconut shavings on top. So yummy! My second favorite is the Rond Noir. The sumptuous dark chocolate is just heavenly.

Price: $21.99

Where: Amazon.com

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The one-button, one-speed Mia fits your active lifestyle for beautiful, glowing skin wherever life’s adventures take you. The perfect compact cleansing system for use at home or on the go. And we’re giving YOU the chance to win one of your very own!

Created by the primary inventor of the Sonicare® toothbrush, Mia’s gentle sonic vibrations cleanse deeply, clearing pores; reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; create softer, smoother skin; help reduce oily areas, dry skin patches and blemishes; and are gentle enough for cleansing delicate skin every day.

Clarisonic Mia’s unique compact pLink™ power link charger magnetically attaches to the handle and allows for a full 20 minutes of use. The rechargeable brush is completely waterproof, making it perfect for use in the tub or shower. Brush heads are interchangeable with other Clarisonic skin cleansing models. The new Clarisonic Mia also comes in Pink!!!

One lucky winner will be chosen at random and receive the Mia Skin Cleansing System in white, valued at $149. Enter for a chance to win!

If you don’t win, still consider getting one for yourself or for a friend. What a lovely Christmas present this would make!

DEALS & STEALS

• Make a “skinvestment” for the New Year with the new stocking-sized MIA. Well suited for travel or everyday use, Clarisonic is offering free personalization and free gift ($65 value) with purchase if you order through Clarisonic.com.
• Clarisonic Skin Care Pairs! – now you can afford to get a little something for yourself while crossing off Clarisonic wish lists for other loved ones.
• Calling all Clarisonic Super Fans! – Tell Clarisonic why you love your Clarisonic and you may be one of 100 lucky Super Fans selected to win one of the FIRST Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion Systems – a new sonic skinnovation that shows an immediate reduction in fine lines & wrinkles. For more information visit http://clarisonic.com/us/specialoffer/superfan/.

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Thank you soooo much to everyone who entered and a big thanks to Clarisonic for sponsoring this fabulous giveaway!

We are starting off the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza with a bang! Our first prize is the new CLARISONIC Mia!

Clarisonic Mia is the new, go-anywhere Sonic Skin Cleansing System in a great compact size. The one-button, one-speed Mia fits your active lifestyle for beautiful, glowing skin wherever life’s adventures take you. The perfect compact cleansing system for use at home or on the go. And we’re giving YOU the chance to win one of your very own!

Created by the primary inventor of the Sonicare® toothbrush, Mia’s gentle sonic vibrations cleanse deeply, clearing pores; reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; create softer, smoother skin; help reduce oily areas, dry skin patches and blemishes; and are gentle enough for cleansing delicate skin every day.

Clarisonic Mia’s unique compact pLink™ power link charger magnetically attaches to the handle and allows for a full 20 minutes of use. The rechargeable brush is completely waterproof, making it perfect for use in the tub or shower. Brush heads are interchangeable with other Clarisonic skin cleansing models.

One lucky winner will be chosen at random and receive the Mia Skin Cleansing System valued at $149. What a lovely Christmas present!

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Contest runs from December 1st till December 20th. Last chance to enter is Dec 20th at 11:59pm ET. A winner will be contacted on or before Dec 31st, 2009 and asked for full name, along with their mailing address. If no response is given within 48 hours, a different winner will be chosen, so please be sure to check your email. Must be 18 or older to enter. Contest open to USA!

One (1) Clarisonic Mia Skin Cleansing System will be provided and shipped directly by MS&L Worldwide.

DEALS & STEALS

• Make a “skinvestment” for the New Year with the new stocking-sized MIA. Well suited for travel or everyday use, Clarisonic is offering free personalization and free gift ($65 value) with purchase if you order through Clarisonic.com.
• Clarisonic Skin Care Pairs! – now you can afford to get a little something for yourself while crossing off Clarisonic wish lists for other loved ones.
• Calling all Clarisonic Super Fans! – Tell Clarisonic why you love your Clarisonic and you may be one of 100 lucky Super Fans selected to win one of the FIRST Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion Systems – a new sonic skinnovation that shows an immediate reduction in fine lines & wrinkles. For more information visit http://clarisonic.com/us/specialoffer/superfan/.

The Fashionable Housewife’s
12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza
is now over!

Dec 1 – Clarisonic Mia (Winner – Chacoy)
Dec 2 – iS Clinical Innovative Skincare (Winner – Cassandra)
Dec 3 – Danielle Nicole Handbag (Winner – Vanessa)
Dec 4 – Emily Elizabeth Giveaway (Winner – Jen M.)
Dec 5 – XCVI Cuddle Cape (Winner – Kimberly)
Dec 6 – Kooba Eve Handbag Giveaway (Winner – Mimi)
Dec 7 – Sears Gift Cards (Winners – Shawna and Shelly)
Dec 8 – Macy’s $50 Gift Card Giveaway (Winner – Amber)
Dec 9 – Sir Alistair Rai Giveaway (Winner – Sunchicka)
Dec 10 – EnviroVogue Shopping Spree (Winner – Sherry)
Dec 11 – StrapDiva (Winners – Crystal H. and Kimberly)
Dec 12 – HP Envy 13 Notebook (Winner – Michael V.)

You can still enter our Hanukkah Giveaways until Dec 27th at 11:59pm ET.

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Dec 12 – Twisted Silver Glacier Earrings
Dec 13 – “Fashion For Dummies” Book
Dec 14 – Patrick Dempsey 2 (5 winners!)
Dec 15 – SuperShoes.com
Dec 16 – Autographed Bottle of In Bloom by Reese Witherspoon
Dec 17 – CoverGirl “Total Look” Gift Set
Dec 18 – Little In The Middle Jeans
Dec 19 – Aussie Gift Set

Last chance to enter all above giveaways is Dec 27th at 11:59pm ET.

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The new Limited Edition Pink Clarisonic PLUS designer model was developed in support of the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the millions of women battling breast cancer.

Everything you love about Clarisonic, plus a special Body mode that takes the power of sonic-cleansing beyond your face. Now you can clean areas of the body needing extra care and attention. I know several people that get acne on their shoulders and back and this is great for both.

Isn’t it pretty? The design is so cute and unique. The swirly floral design is even nicer in person and features rich deep pinks and reds. This LE Clarisonic is available for a limited time for $250. A whopping 50% of the profits from the sales of the brush will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Isn’t that incredibly generous of Clarisonic?

Here’s what you’ll get:

* LE Clarisonic Brush
* Charger
* Sensitive Brush Head
* Body Brush Head
* 1 oz trial sizes of Refreshing Gel Cleanser, Gentle Hydro Cleanser, Nourishing Care Cleanser
* 2 oz Refining Skin Polish
* Free Gift With Purchase

I absolutely love Clarisonic and couldn’t say enough wonderful things about it. It has done wonders for helping my acne and exfoliating the dry skin from my face that often occurs as a result of using drying acne cleansers. My skin is always so soft after using it and has a healthy glow to it. I usually use it at least 3x a week and when I don’t use it for a whole week, my acne definitely starts acting up.

While I really like the cleansers that come with this Clarisonic, I have been using the iS Clinical Acne and Anti-Aging Treatment which includes a Cleansing Complex that works great with the Clarisonic. The combination of these two products together gets my skin incredibly clean, soft and radiant.

Enjoy this beautiful new design and support a great cause. The LE Clarisonic Plus retails for $250 and can be purchased on www.clarisonic.com

Do you have a Clarisonic? If so, please leave a comment and share with us what you think about it!

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If everyone else knows about Erno Laszlo and didn’t tell me, then you’re all in BIG trouble! I had no idea what I was missing out on till I tried a few of their products while I was on vacation.

Erno Laszlo was the first line of dermatologist-created skincare and was a brilliant pioneer in skincare. He invented sunscreen, acne care for adults and children, and the first skincare regimes (called rituals). Wow!

Skincare is such an essential part of being fashionable! Housewives and moms with busy schedules should pay particularly close attention to keeping their skin healthy and youthful. God knows nobody else is going to take care of us…

So I started off by washing my face with the Beta Wash. It… Was… Heavenly… I’m going to go as far as to say it’s probably the best face wash I’ve ever used in my life. And the skin on my face will agree… It was light, didn’t irritate my skin, easily washed off makeup – including mascara-, and it cleared up my skin without drying my skin out. Did I mention it was heaven. Pure heaven.

I also tried it with my Clarisonic with equally fantastic results.

Depending on what time of day it was and what i was doing, I either used the Antioxidant Mattifying Complex SPF 15 or the Redness FX Calming Lotion. Both are pricey, but worth their weight in gold.

Acne and very oily skin is something I’ve been battling since I was 12. (Is it ever going to stop?!) I could probably wash my face several times a day and still have oily skin. Normally, when I wear liquid foundation, it only stays on my skin for like 4-6 hours tops… It takes several products underneath and special powders and such on top just to keep it from melting off my face, especially during the warmer months.

In hopes of finding something that would help with this issue, I tried the Erno Laszlo Antioxidant Mattifying Complex SPF 15. It promised 12-hour oil control. Plus, their website said that it absorbs excess sebum without dehydrating skin, and boasts SPF 15 and antioxidants to combat environmental damage. Aloe, cucumber and lemongrass heal, calm and refresh your skin. Wow, sounds great, right? You have no idea…

This stuff seriously works. I mean, for real. I washed my face with the Beta Wash and then applied a thin layer of the Mattifying Complex to my face and neck, making sure to get right into my hair line. About 3 minutes later I applied CoverGirl TruBlend Liquid Makeup Foundation in “Creamy Natural” (my personal favorite) and a very light layer of Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder. Well wouldn’t you know that my face looked flawless for almost 11 hours?! I was very impressed… No other ‘base coat’ has ever made that much of a difference. Yet another product from Erno Laszlo that blew me away.

The Redness FX Calming Lotion (For Sensitive and Oily Skin) reduced the redness in my skin within just a few uses… We’re talking like 3-4 days tops. I’ve tried many products that promised to reduce redness. This is the only one that has ever worked. I was so excited and so happy with the results, that I actually went the rest of my vacation without wearing liquid foundation or powder!!! It felt so nice to have clear skin without redness… It was amazing. I felt a lot more confident about myself.

I’ll admit, I’m inept and haven’t quite figured out the best way to use the Heavy Controlling Lotion yet. Since it’s called “lotion” you’d think it was lotion… But it’s very much not. It’s a toner. And I didn’t figure that out until after I came back from vacation and went back to their website to read about it. Looks like I’ll have to try it with a cotton ball next time… We’ll see how that goes.

Erno Laszlo was the favorite of Marylin Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Greta Garbo and today – Hilary Duff and… ME! I am a super huge fan of Erno Laszlo now.

First, use the Laszlo-Matic to get a skin care ritual customized to your needs. It will help you determine exactly which products will help your specific skin issues.

Then go and shop Erno Laszlo products on Nordstrom.com or on Saks.com.

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Normaderm Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care is oil-free hydrating care that is clinically proven to stop the cycle of acne imperfections. Replenishes skin with balanced moisture while Zincadone+ , and Salicylic Acid purifies and prevents future breakouts. Patent-pending Intra-Pore Technology controls shine.

I used their older version of this and wasn’t crazy about it at all. The new formula is much better! I also really like the new container. The pump bottle dispenses the perfect amount in 1 pump to cover your entire face and neck.

For me, the design of a bottle is really important because if it pumps poorly or dispenses uneven amounts every time, I’m a lot less likely to use it again. That is definitely not a problem with Normaderm Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care because this bottle design is fantastic.

I’ve only been using it for about 2 weeks, but I really like it. Very few acne products actually work for me, and this is one of them. Not only does it not cause breakouts, it actually cleared my skin up pretty well. I also noticed less blackheads on my nose, which is a chronic problem for me. I like the consistency of the actual product too because it’s easy to apply and socks in quickly so I can apply my liquid foundation afterwards.

I’m almost out of the cleanser that came with my Clarisonic, so I’ve used the Normaderm Deep Cleansing Gel a few times, with good results.

You can buy both products on www.vichyusa.com.

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Bliss Bikini Perfect Deluxe – Spa Edition ($60)

What it is:
A cordless, rechargeable, shower-friendly personal trimmer.

ThermaClear Acne Clearing Device ($149)

What it is:
An advanced, heat-enabled acne clearing skincare tool for mild to moderate acne.

Clarisonic Plus Skin Care System & Spot Therapy Kit ($225)

What it is:
An enhanced Clarisonic® Plus system with a third speed, along with a new Spot Therapy Brush Head for the body.

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There are so many creams and facial moisturizers that claim to be geared for night time renewal, but do they really work and do you really need to use “night cream” at night? Not really.

Here’s my night time skin care routine:

1. First I brush my teeth with the Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite toothbrush and Crest Vivid White Night, Fluoride Toothpaste in “Moonlight Mint”. If I have time, I’ll also floss with Crest Glide Dental Floss and swish a little Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash in Natural Citrus just for good measure.

2. I wet my face with warm water and then go to town on with my CLARISONIC® Skincare System. Depending on the severity of my acne that day or the dryness of my skin, I’ll use either Avalon Vitamin C Refreshing Cleansing Gel or the CLARISONIC Refreshing Gel Cleanser for Normal/Oily Skin. If my skin is extra dry or flaky, then I use Emerita Microdermabrasion Face Scrub with the Clarisonic.

3. After I pat my face dry, I apply Tea Tree Oil to any acne or acne prone area (chin, lower cheeks, etc). I let that dry slightly and then apply a light layer of moisturizer. Either Pangea Organics French Chamomile And Orange Blossom Face Cream or my favorite (which is discontinued) Biore Shine Control Moisturizer. My new favorite is the Beauty Company Nourishing Oil-Free Moisturizer.

4. Recently, I’ve started another habit of applying RapidLash Eyelash Renewal Serum every night. I’ve only been using it for about 1 week now and you’re supposed to use it for 4 weeks to see results. I’ll keep you updated on how it’s going!

5. While that’s drying a little bit, I check my eyebrows and pluck any stray hairs I find. I don’t pluck my eyebrows very much… Just mainly keep them tame. They’re pretty out of control most of the time and it would be a full time job to keep them perfectly groomed, so I’ve given up. I just try to make sure they’re not scaring people!

6. Lastly, I put a thick layer of Jafra Extra Care Cream on my lips and a dab under each eye and then I’m off to bed!

No special night creams. The only night time product I really use is the Crest Vivid White Night, Fluoride Toothpaste in “Moonlight Mint”. Looooove that stuff… Works really well too!

So there you have it. That’s my night time skin care routine! What’s yours?

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