Saturday, December 29, 2012

Essie Repstyle Collection: Lil' Boa Peep Swatches

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I love a good magnetic nail polish. I just think it's such a cool idea, and an easy way to add some fun to your nails. So I was of course extremely interested in the new Essie Repstyle Collection! My favorite color is definitely Lil' Boa Peep, a cool coppery silver. Read on to see more.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

My Latest Mani: Essie Leading Lady and Beyond Cozy

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With New Year's Eve just around the corner, I'm in the mood for all things sparkly. But I couldn't pick just ONE sparkly nail polish yesterday, so I went for two! Both are by Essie and are part of the Holiday 2012 collection -- and they're sure standouts, wouldn't you agree?

Introducing the First Aid Beauty Dual Repair Collection, Plus a Giveaway!

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Recently, I told all of you that I was selected as the first-ever brand ambassador for skincare line First Aid Beauty. And, in my first post, I mentioned that you should stay tuned for some very exciting news from the brand. Well, that day is here! Introducing First Aid Beauty Dual Repair.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

My Top 7 Reasons to Love Birchbox

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Birchbox is quickly becoming all the rage in the beauty world. And for good reason -- it's pretty darn amazing! Here are my top 7 reasons why you should jump on the bandwagon and fall in love with it, too.

Monday, December 24, 2012

12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors from Jamie and Katie: OPI Tickle My France-Y and Sephora by OPI 212-Sephora

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Some people's beauty obsessions are obvious early in life. For my best friend, Katie Reed, and me, it was definitely nail polish. We've been in love with cool, bold colors since the early 90's -- we used to trade them back and forth while sitting in our high school hallways before class. For the next 12 days, we'll be bringing you some of our favorites in what we're calling 12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors.


We've come to the end of our 12 day feature! I hope you've enjoyed reading about all of Katie's and my favorite nail polishes as much as we enjoyed bringing them to you. And now, without further adieu, here are our final two!

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Jamie: OPI Tickle My France-Y tickled my inner nail polish lover as soon as I got it on my nails for the very first time. I was actually surprised that I loved this color as much as I did, since in the bottle it didn't look like much. But on the nails ... well, that's a different story altogether. It looks like just another basic nude, but depending on the light it can be mauve, pink, taupe, even lilac. I wore it to a black-tie wedding once and don't think I've ever received so many compliments on my nails, even when I've done crazy nail art! OPI Tickle My France-Y was originally released with the France Collection back in 2008, which is still one of my favorite nail polish collections to date -- mainly because of this polish which I've bought and re-bought and re-bought!
OPI Tickle My France-Y retails for $8.50 at drugstore.com.

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Katie: Sephora by OPI 212-Sephora is what I refer to as a junk polish. It's got a little bit of everything going on, which I usually consider to be a bad thing. Junk polishes frequently have some elements that only show up very few nails, or get stuck in the bottle and really just never show up. In summary: junk polishes = good in the bottle, cruddy on the nail. But 212-Sephora bucks that trend, because all of that awesomeness in the bottle? It all comes out to play on your nails! It has a semi-sheer, smoky grey base, and is loaded with gold microglitter, holographic silver glitter and reddish-copper flakies. This color was released by Sephora to represent the glamour and grit of New York City, and I totally agree. Just like the sometimes tarnished grandeur of the Big Apple, 212-Sephora is some truly glamorous "junk."
Sephora by OPI 212-Sephora retails for $9.50 at sephora.com.

Sunday, December 23, 2012

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Neutrogena Allure Best of Beauty Basket

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Over the next 12 days, I’m partnering with Neutrogena to offer my readers the chance to win some pretty fabulous products – both from Neutrogena and some of my other favorite fashion and beauty brands! Check back every day for your chance to win another amazing prize.


Today is my last day of giveaways for this feature! I hope you've enjoyed entering them as much as I've enjoyed putting them all together. And I really think you'll love today's giveaway, because it's another knockout gift basket from Neutrogena: the Neutrogena Allure Best of Beauty Basket, to be precise! One person will win all of the following amazing products:

Pure & Free Baby Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 60: Provides both UVA and UVB protection with fragrance-free Purescreen.
Wet Skin Sunscreen Spray Broad Spectrum SPF 50: Specially formulated with Helioplex technology to be applied to wet skin. Perfect when you're on the beach!
Naturals Lip Balm: One of my favorite balms! It makes lips feel soft and smooth thanks to Vitamin E.
Rapid Wrinkle Repair Night Moisturizer: This moisturizer works to fade wrinkles with the inclusion of Accelerated Retinol SA.
Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes: This pack of 21 cleansing wipes remove even the most stubborn makeup in a flash! And yes, this even means mascara!
Body Clear Body Wash in Pink Grapefruit: Salicylic acid and MicroClear technology work to exfoliate, cleanse and rid the body of breakouts.
Plus a $25 American Express Gift Card!

This giveaway has a retail value of $83. Here's how to enter.

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THE RULES:
This giveaway ends on Monday, December 24 at midnight. One winner will be chosen AT RANDOM on Tuesday, December 25. Maximum of FOUR ENTRIES (one for each way listed above). Multiple entries will be disqualified. Giveaway is open to US residents only.

12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors from Jamie and Katie: Essie Lapiz of Luxury & OPI Catch Me In Your Net

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Some people's beauty obsessions are obvious early in life. For my best friend, Katie Reed, and me, it was definitely nail polish. We've been in love with cool, bold colors since the early 90's -- we used to trade them back and forth while sitting in our high school hallways before class. For the next 12 days, we'll be bringing you some of our favorites in what we're calling 12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors.


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Jamie: My color today is Essie Lapiz of Luxury. I've actually seen this one referred to as both Lapiz of Luxury and Lapis of Luxury. Essie's site has the former, though, so I'll go with that! In any case, the color is stunning. It's a creamy, opaque cornflower blue with just a touch of a smoky undertone that makes it equally as perfect in summer as it does in winter. I've been a fan ever since I saw the first ad featuring it, and buying it wasn't so much an option as it was a necessity! I wear this gorgeous color every chance I get.
Essie Lapiz of Luxury retails for $8 at beauty.com.

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Katie: Today's color is OPI Catch Me In Your Net. This polish a complete and total glitter bomb. I love it most of all on my toes in a pair of flip-flops, preferably while sitting on the beach with a drink in my hand. In my mind, this is the color of mermaid tails. A deep teal foil glitter, it flashes gold and green in most lights, but absolutely glows in the sunlight. I need three coats to get this one opaque, and I've even heard of some people using four coats. I'm not patient enough for that, so I just apply it a little thicker than I might with another polish. But I promise, this one is definitely worth the wait. Like many glitters, it benefits greatly from a good top coat!
Note: OPI Catch Me In Your Net is tough to find, unless you're lucky enough to spot it in a beauty supply store or eBay.

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Merry (Almost) Christmas: Watch My Brother and Me in Our Video of Wonderful Christmastime!

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I've always loved Christmas. And yes, I'm aware that I'm a Jew. But I can't help it -- it just gets me in the holiday spirit! I'm especially fond of Christmas songs, and one that's played in my house on repeat during every holiday season is Wonderful Christmastime by Paul McCartney & Wings.


Well ... just in time for Christmas, my brother, Evan Sanders, and I made a music video of that very song! Here it is:



We'd been talking about doing this since last Christmas, but didn't pull it together until the past few days. Evan worked tirelessly on this video throughout the week before I showed up at his apartment to record my vocals and do the video this weekend -- and then he worked for another 30+ hours to put everything together. Our friend (and Evan's bandmate) Jesse played drums and provided some vocals as well.

Everything about this video was just so fun to do, from the singing of many different parts (even through a sore throat and cold) to the various fashion choices I decided upon:

Rachel Zoe Minelli Sequined Top in Black (no longer available)
Forever 21 Cropped Sequined Leggings ($22.80 at forever21.com)
Diana von Furstenberg New Hanky Top in Teal (that color is sold out; similar colors available for $198-$285 here)
Forever 21 sequined black tee (no longer available)
American Apparel Shiny Legging in Gold ($46 at americanapparel.net)

I really hope you enjoy our rendition of the song -- leave me a comment and let me know what you think, and be sure to like the video on YouTube as well!

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Drybar $100 Gift Card

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Over the next 12 days, I’m partnering with Neutrogena to offer my readers the chance to win some pretty fabulous products – both from Neutrogena and some of my other favorite fashion and beauty brands! Check back every day for your chance to win another amazing prize.


I love Drybar. I just get a perfect blowout every time, no matter which location -- and which city! -- I visit. Drybar is really taking off -- there are so many locations around the country now, including California, Arizona, Georgia, New York, Texas, and Washington, D.C. I've extolled the merits of Drybar time after time, so all I'll say is this: you'll really love today's giveaway, because one person is going to win a Drybar gift card!

This giveaway has a retail value of $100. Here's how to enter.

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THE RULES:
This giveaway ends on Sunday, December 23 at midnight. One winner will be chosen AT RANDOM on Monday, December 24. Maximum of FOUR ENTRIES (one for each way listed above). Multiple entries will be disqualified. Giveaway is open to US residents only.

12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors from Jamie and Katie: Zoya Kelly & OPI Jade Is The New Black

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Some people's beauty obsessions are obvious early in life. For my best friend, Katie Reed, and me, it was definitely nail polish. We've been in love with cool, bold colors since the early 90's -- we used to trade them back and forth while sitting in our high school hallways before class. For the next 12 days, we'll be bringing you some of our favorites in what we're calling 12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors.


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Jamie: If I could only wear one grey nail polish for the rest of my life, Zoya Kelly would be it. This polish is just the perfect shade of dark, creamy charcoal with just the tiniest hint of purple undertone. It applies so easily and perfectly in two coats. Plus, it looks amazing on every skin tone! At a nail salon once, five of us in a row all had our nails done with this color -- all with very different skin tones, and it looked fantastic on every single one of us. It's just so chic and sophisticated, and I wear it every chance I get.
Zoya Kelly retails for $8 at zoya.com.

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Katie: When I got a pedi with OPI Jade Is The New Black, I literally sat pulling my foot up to my face under a light so that I could check out this fabulous color up close. I couldn't stand it being so far away, so the next day I ran out and bought it so I could get it on my fingers and really enjoy it. This creamy jade green is in my top 5, and I find myself coming back to it over and over again. There is something about the shade that looks to me like green with some creamer in it. The formula on this one is a dream with two coats. I know I'm not the only one who loves this polish, and I highly recommend getting your hands on a bottle!
Note: If you can find it, OPI Jade Is The New Black retails for about $8.

Friday, December 21, 2012

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Kate Spade Glitterball Gia

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Over the next 12 days, I’m partnering with Neutrogena to offer my readers the chance to win some pretty fabulous products – both from Neutrogena and some of my other favorite fashion and beauty brands! Check back every day for your chance to win another amazing prize.

Oh, Kate Spade. How is it possible for you to create so many adorable and fabulous pieces time after time? Well, you do ... and the Glitterball Gia is no exception. Isn't this glittery pouch just the most fun piece to take to a New Year's Eve party?

And today, one lucky person has the chance to win the Kate Spade Glitterball Gia! This giveaway has a retail value of $98. Here's how to enter.

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THE RULES:
This giveaway ends on Saturday, December 22 at midnight. One winner will be chosen AT RANDOM on Sunday, December 23. Maximum of FOUR ENTRIES (one for each way listed above). Multiple entries will be disqualified. Giveaway is open to US residents only.

12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors from Jamie and Katie: Chanel Gold Fiction & OPI My Private Jet

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Some people's beauty obsessions are obvious early in life. For my best friend, Katie Reed, and me, it was definitely nail polish. We've been in love with cool, bold colors since the early 90's -- we used to trade them back and forth while sitting in our high school hallways before class. For the next 12 days, we'll be bringing you some of our favorites in what we're calling 12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors.


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Jamie: I'm actually very willing to share nail polish, for the most part. I frequently let my friends go through my stash and paint their nails when they come over. But there's one exception to this, and its name is Chanel Facettes D'Or Gold Fiction. I hoard this one like my life depends on it! I was salivating over this limited-edition color when it came out in 2008. But at $30 a bottle, I wasn't so willing to fork over the cash ... until it sold out, and then, of course, I wanted it more than ever. Well, color me beyond happy when I was at the Chanel counter in Bergdorf Goodman and, lo and behold, they had ONE BOTTLE LEFT. I immediately snagged it and have been ecstatic ever since. This nail polish is like liquid gold -- it flows effortlessly from the bottle onto the nail, leaving behind a gorgeous yellow gold hue that's opaque with minimal brush marks (very rare for a metallic polish). And, while some people weren't fans of the different opaque Chanel bottle, since they couldn't see how much was left, I just love it. This is one of those colors I break out time and time again for special occasions, and it always garners compliments. But, most of all, I just feel like a princess when I wear it.
Note: Unfortunately, Chanel Gold Fiction was a limited edition color and is no longer available.

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Katie: OPI My Private Jet. I don't really think I can pick a FAVORITE favorite polish, but if forced to, I think this might be it. I know there is a load of controversy surrounding it, given that it seems OPI has messed with the color and formula a few times. I can't tell you which version I have, but I can tell you that I love it. Here is how I describe this shade. It's black -- but not really. It's brown -- but not really. It's grey -- but not really. It's a crazy multi-colored holo glitter -- but not really. And that is why I love My Private Jet. It is the ultimate chameleon. When I don't know quite which polish to wear in any given situation, I always find myself coming back to My Private Jet. I used two coats for this picture.
OPI My Private Jet retails for $8.50 at rickysnyc.com.

Thursday, December 20, 2012

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: AEO Studded Moto Boots

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Over the next 12 days, I’m partnering with Neutrogena to offer my readers the chance to win some pretty fabulous products – both from Neutrogena and some of my other favorite fashion and beauty brands! Check back every day for your chance to win another amazing prize.


I really love American Eagle Outfitters boots. I own three pairs already, and I see no end in sight! And this season, my favorite pair is far and away the AEO Studded Moto Boots. They're so rocker cool, thanks to the pyramid studs and the buckle details.

And today, one lucky winner has the chance to receive a pair of her very own! This giveaway has a retail value of $79.95. Here's how to enter.

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THE RULES:
This giveaway ends on Friday, December 21 at midnight. One winner will be chosen AT RANDOM on Saturday, December 22. Maximum of FOUR ENTRIES (one for each way listed above). Multiple entries will be disqualified. Giveaway is open to US residents only.

12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors from Jamie and Katie: China Glaze Emerald Sparkle & Rescue Beauty Lounge Recycle

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Some people's beauty obsessions are obvious early in life. For my best friend, Katie Reed, and me, it was definitely nail polish. We've been in love with cool, bold colors since the early 90's -- we used to trade them back and forth while sitting in our high school hallways before class. For the next 12 days, we'll be bringing you some of our favorites in what we're calling 12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors.


Today we're all about green! Call it Christmas spirit if you will!

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Jamie: My color today is China Glaze Emerald Sparkle. This is another color from 2009's Wizard of Ooh Ahz Collection, just like Ruby Pumps. And, just like Ruby Pumps, it holds a special place in my heart. I absolutely love the rich shade of emerald and the immense amount of shimmer packed into the formula. It applies fantastically -- one coat is enough to cover the nail, although I always go with two for a little bit more oomph. And it's just PERFECT for the holiday season!
Note: Unless you're lucky enough to find this color on eBay or in a beauty supply store, it's no longer available.

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Katie: Years ago, Jamie and I were at Louis Boston, eying the beauty products, when I was stopped in my tracks by Rescue Beauty Lounge Recycle. Creams aren't my favorite polishes, but this strongly pigmented shade sent my green-loving fingers reaching for my credit card. This polish can be a one-coater if you set your mind to it, but I used two just to make sure I had full coverage. I love that this color is actually forest green, instead of black which might look forest green in direct sunlight. Those types of lacquers are nice, but when you live in the northeast, there isn't a lot of direct sunlight to be had!
Rescue Beauty Lounge Recycle is available at rescuebeauty.com.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Chanel Nail Polish Trio

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Over the next 12 days, I’m partnering with Neutrogena to offer my readers the chance to win some pretty fabulous products – both from Neutrogena and some of my other favorite fashion and beauty brands! Check back every day for your chance to win another amazing prize.


I love Chanel nail polish. I really do. The last time I counted my bottles, I had well over 35. The colors are gorgeous and the polish just applies perfectly -- plus, it's CHANEL.

And today, I'm giving one winner the chance to receive three of my very favorite Chanel nail polishes! You can win the following:

Graphite
Peridot
Gold Fingers

This giveaway has a retail value of $80. Here's how to enter.

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THE RULES:
This giveaway ends on Thursday, December 20 at midnight. One winner will be chosen AT RANDOM on Friday, December 21. Maximum of FOUR ENTRIES (one for each way listed above). Multiple entries will be disqualified. Giveaway is open to US residents only.

My Latest Mani: RGB Flint

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Over the weekend, I got a pedicure at my fave nail salon, Tenoverten. While I was there, I couldn't resist picking up a bottle of RGB Flint! I'd been curious about this color for awhile, and in person it is just absolutely STUNNING.


If I tell you I painted my nails the second I got home, would you believe me? You should, because I swear it's true.

What's Your Solution? Introducing Solutions That Stick.

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Need help navigating life's annoying little moments? I'm talking everything from a bra that doesn't seem to fit right to icky deodorant stains on your clothing. Well, Solutions That Stick is here to help.

12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors from Jamie and Katie: Deborah Lippmann Fashion & Chanel Haute Chocolat

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Some people's beauty obsessions are obvious early in life. For my best friend, Katie Reed, and me, it was definitely nail polish. We've been in love with cool, bold colors since the early 90's -- we used to trade them back and forth while sitting in our high school hallways before class. For the next 12 days, we'll be bringing you some of our favorites in what we're calling 12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors.


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Jamie: When picking my top colors for this feature, I realized that I'm in love with a lot of nudes. But one of the best? Deborah Lippmann Fashion. I've used it so many times, both on its own and for various nail art projects (my absolute favorite being my newspaper nails). Fashion is just that perfect shade of nude -- it's got a touch of peach in it, but it really does lean more on the taupe side of things. It covers the nail completely in two thin coats. And most of all? It's just so incredibly chic.
Deborah Lippmann Fashion retails for $16 at beauty.com.

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Katie: I own exactly one Chanel polish, and it's today's color: Chanel Haute Chocolat. I like a lot of their colors, but can't convince myself to part with the cash to buy them. So you can be certain that I think Haute Chocolat is one of the most special colors I've ever seen. This rich chocolate brown looks good enough to eat, and the fine gold glitter differentiates it from other shades. Brown is one of my favorite colors, and I love that this one doesn't learn red like a lot of brown polishes. It has a very sumptuous tone. Haute Chocolat was released for Holiday 2008, though I will tell you I've been known to wear this one absolutely year round. I mean, who doesn't like a good bar of chocolate, not matter what the weather? It's shown here with two coats.
Note: Unfortunately, Haute Chocolat is no longer available.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Marc by Marc Jacobs Metal Aviator Sunglasses

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I love everything Marc by Marc Jacobs. I mean EVERYTHING. But I especially love my aviator sunglasses. They're chic, they're iconic, they just make every outfit look better.

And guess what? You have the chance to win a pair today -- specifically, the Marc by Marc Jacobs Metal Aviator Sunglasses in Red Gold! One winner will receive these sunglasses, which retail for $98. Here's how to enter.

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2) Like The Beauty of Life on Facebook and leave a comment on the Facebook post about this giveaway telling me why you want to win this pair of sunglasses.
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3) Follow me on Twitter and tweet: I need the Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses from @BeautyChick101! #beautychick101lovesneutrogena http://tinyurl.com/ctkmyjs
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THE RULES:
This giveaway ends on Wednesday, December 19 at midnight. One winner will be chosen AT RANDOM on Thursday, December 20. Maximum of THREE ENTRIES (one for each way listed above). Multiple entries will be disqualified. Giveaway is open to US residents only.

12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors from Jamie and Katie: butter LONDON All Hail The Queen & OPI Warm & Fozzie

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Some people's beauty obsessions are obvious early in life. For my best friend, Katie Reed, and me, it was definitely nail polish. We've been in love with cool, bold colors since the early 90's -- we used to trade them back and forth while sitting in our high school hallways before class. For the next 12 days, we'll be bringing you some of our favorites in what we're calling 12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors.

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Jamie: My color today is butter LONDON All Hail The Queen. You know those nail polishes that just grab you and reel you in the second you see them? Well, that's how this one was for me. This was actually originally named All Hail McQueen, and was named for Alexander McQueen. I'm not sure when or why the name was changed to reflect British royalty, but it was. In any case, the color is stunning. The taupe base is liberally packed with rainbow-colored holographic glitter that just shimmers and shines whether you're in the dark or the light. The formula is simply perfect -- the polish just glides onto the nail and applies completely opaque in two coats.
butter LONDON All Hail The Queen retails for $14 at beauty.com.

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Katie: My color today is OPI Warm & Fozzie. This polish was part of the OPI Muppets Collection from 2011. I'm a huge thing of everything Muppets, from the original show that was on in my childhood, to the Christmas album with John Denver, and the movies -- both old and new. Let's just say, if I had to pick between Kermit and most mortal men ... well, that green frog would win every time. Warm & Fozzie is shown here with two coats, and wears well, as do most glitters. The coverage was great! If you don't mind a little bling, Warm & Fozzie is a fantastic fall shade. It's a brown foil glitter, through and through, but if you dig deeper, you will see glitter particles in pink, bronze, taupe, red and green. How on earth did the polish gods get all of that into this unassuming shade without it being a total wreck? Let's just call it a little Muppet magic!
Unfortunately, Warm & Fozzie is no longer available, as it was part of a limited edition collection. But who knows -- you might be able to find it at a beauty supply store or eBay!

Monday, December 17, 2012

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Trish McEvoy Wild Blueberry Vanilla Candle

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Over the next 12 days, I’m partnering with Neutrogena to offer my readers the chance to win some pretty fabulous products – both from Neutrogena and some of my other favorite fashion and beauty brands! Check back every day for your chance to win another amazing prize.


One of my all-time favorite beauty products is the Trish McEvoy Wild Blueberry Vanilla Candle. I've been in love with it for years -- its combination of notes is sensual, sexy and utterly delicious. And today, one lucky winner has the chance to win one of his or her very own!

This giveaway has a retail value of $55. Here’s how to enter.

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2) Like The Beauty of Life on Facebook and leave a comment on the Facebook post about this giveaway telling me why you want to win this candle.
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THE RULES:
This giveaway ends on Tuesday, December 18 at midnight. One winner will be chosen AT RANDOM on Wednesday, December 19. Maximum of FOUR ENTRIES (one for each way listed above). Multiple entries will be disqualified. Giveaway is open to US residents only.

12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors from Jamie and Katie: RGB Steel & Nubar Wildlife

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Some people's beauty obsessions are obvious early in life. For my best friend, Katie Reed, and me, it was definitely nail polish. We've been in love with cool, bold colors since the early 90's -- we used to trade them back and forth while sitting in our high school hallways before class. For the next 12 days, we'll be bringing you some of our favorites in what we're calling 12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors.


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Jamie: My color today is RGB Steel. I've been having a pretty big love affair with RGB this past year, ever since discovering the brand's awesomeness at Tenoverten (which, coincidentally, is my favorite nail salon of the past year). In any case, Steel is one of my very favorite RGB colors and a staple in my permanent collection. It's the perfect shade of creamy -- you guessed it -- steel grey. Great when you want to stay in the nude family but kick things up a notch. It applies smoothly, evenly and beautifully in two coats and, like all RGB polishes, lasts with minimal to no chipping for at least a week.
RGB Steel retails for $16 at beauty.com.

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Katie: Today's color is Nubar Wildlife -- another duochrome that I adore. You know you've got a special shade when you got compliments not only from a lady on the bus, but also from your bank teller -- all in the same day. Wildlife was part of a completely incredible collection of green polishes that came out a few years ago. It is a frosty chartreuse that flashes a fantastic pinkish-copper. Unlike a lot of duochromes, Wildlife's color change can be seen in all lighting situations. I took this photo in my car on the way to work because I thought it looked pretty stunning with these J. Crew fingerless gloves I picked up last winter. This is with three coats of polish and after two days of wear. I don't have a lot of Nubar polish, but I've been very impressed by the formula of the colors I've got in my stash.
Note: Nubar Wildlife isn't available for purchase anymore, unless you can find it at a beauty supply store or the like.

Sunday, December 16, 2012

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Neutrogena Winter Skin Rx Gift Basket

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Over the next 12 days, I’m partnering with Neutrogena to offer my readers the chance to win some pretty fabulous products – both from Neutrogena and some of my other favorite fashion and beauty brands! Check back every day for your chance to win another amazing prize.


I don't know about you, but my skin goes completely crazy when winter rolls around. It's dry, it's dehydrated, it's chapped, it's red ... basically, it looks like a war zone. Thankfully, Neutrogena has a lot of products that work to combat all of these issues and more! And today, I'm giving away a Neutrogena Winter Skin Rx Gift Basket filled with products that would make your skin sing, if it could. One person will win all of the following amazing products:

Microdermabrasion System: Includes 12 Rejuvenating Puffs, a microdermabrasion applicator and an attachment head, which work to exfoliate the skin and boost cell turnover
Rapid Tone Repair Night Moisturizer: Formulated with Accelerated Retinol SA and Vitamin C to reduce the appearance of dark spots and discoloration and smooth wrinkles
Rapid Wrinkle Repair Serum: A lightweight, silky serum that's formulated with Retinol SA, Glucose Complex and Hyaluronic Acid to reduce fine lines, wrinkles and age spots and moisturize your skin continuously throughout the day
Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream: Includes Retinol SA, Glucose Complex and Hyaluronic Acid and promises to repair the skin under your eyes in just one week!
Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser: Formulated with a hypoallergenic fragrance and helps to protect skin's natural moisture barrier. Plus, it's one of my favorite products!
All-in-1 Acne Control Facial Treatment: Salicylic acid works to keep pesky pimples at bay in this spot-fighting gel.
Plus a $25 American Express Gift Card!

This giveaway has a retail value of $128! Here's how to enter.

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2) Like The Beauty of Life on Facebook and leave a comment on the Facebook post about this giveaway telling me why you want to win this Neutrogena gift basket.
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3) Follow me on Twitter and tweet: I need the Neutrogena Winter Skin Rx from @BeautyChick101! #beautychick101lovesneutrogena http://tinyurl.com/c632fvu
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4) Follow me on Pinterest and pin this giveaway with the following text: I need the Neutrogena Winter Skin Rx Gift Basket from @BeautyChick101! #beautychick101lovesneutrogena

THE RULES:
This giveaway ends on Monday, December 17 at midnight. One winner will be chosen AT RANDOM on Tuesday, December 18. Maximum of FOUR ENTRIES (one for each way listed above). Multiple entries will be disqualified. Giveaway is open to US residents only.

12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors from Jamie and Katie: OPI Teenage Dream & Sephora by OPI Under My Trench Coat

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Some people's beauty obsessions are obvious early in life. For my best friend, Katie Reed, and me, it was definitely nail polish. We've been in love with cool, bold colors since the early 90's -- we used to trade them back and forth while sitting in our high school hallways before class. For the next 12 days, we'll be bringing you some of our favorites in what we're calling 12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors.


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Jamie: My choice for today is one of the newer ones in my stash -- and one that I've used multiple times since it came into my life. It's none other than OPI Teenage Dream, which was released as part of the Katy Perry collection in January 2011. And, while I'm not a huge Katy Perry fan, I am completely enamored of this bubblegum pink polish liberally flecked with holographic glitter. It's one of those shades that not only has me constantly looking down at my nails, but has everyone else staring at them, too. It's perfect for everything from a holiday party to a birthday party to just a Tuesday at work (coincidentally, I've worn it to all three).
OPI Teenage Dream really isn't available anymore, unless you can find it at a beauty supply store, like I did. But you can find other gorgeous OPI nail polishes at drugstore.com.

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Katie: I'm not much for nudes or neutrals, but Sephora by OPI Under My Trench Coat sets my heart atwitter. It's a taupey, brownish tan with a great gold shimmer. My favorites are always a little subversive -- not quite what they seem. I love how this seems like such a mild-mannered shade, but if you catch it in the right light, it's a knockout. This picture is with two coats. I had a really hard time catching the shimmer, but I swear it's there. This polish was originally from the Fall 2009 collection, but is now part of the permanent Sephora by OPI collection.
Sephora by OPI Under My Trench Coat retails for $9.50 at sephora.com.

Sponsored Post: Lane Bryant Holiday Fashion Fun Twitter Party!

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Need fashion inspiration for a holiday party? Tips on how to look fresh and different this season? You can look sassy, stylish and even a little flirty throughout the holiday season and the rest of winter, thanks to Lane Bryant. And they're here to help with a Holiday Fashion Fun Twitter Party! Be sure to follow @LaneBryant on Twitter for all the fun. RSVP here to win fab prizes, including 1 of 18 $30 Lane Bryant gift cards!


Here are all the details for you:

When: Monday, December 17 at 3pm EST
Where: On Twitter! (get more info at CleverTweets)
Follow @CleverGirlsColl and @LaneBryant, along with hashtag #LBHoliday

And don’t forget! Lane Bryant’s 12 Days of the Most Wonderful Surprises is still going on through today! You can unlock a new surprise offer every day on the Lane Bryant Facebook page. It’s the perfect way to get your favorite must-have fashion items for the holiday season, all at amazing prices.

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Saturday, December 15, 2012

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: TOMS Classics

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I love TOMS Classics. To date, I own 7 pairs. Yes, you read that right -- 7 pairs. (Those are my silver glitters, above.) They're super comfortable, they come in tons of colors and patterns, and they just make every outfit that much cuter. Plus, for every pair you buy, TOMS donates a pair to a person in need.

And today, one winner has the chance to receive his or her very own pair of TOMS Classics! This giveaway has a retail value of around $54. Here’s how to enter.

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1) Leave a comment below telling me which pair of Classics you want to win. (Visit toms.com to pick your pair!)
Be sure your entry includes your email address or it will be disqualified.

2) Like The Beauty of Life on Facebook and leave a comment on the Facebook post about this giveaway telling me why you want to win a pair of TOMS.
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3) Follow me on Twitter and tweet: I need the @TOMS Classics from @BeautyChick101! #beautychick101lovesneutrogena http://tinyurl.com/a6yxq8a
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4) Follow me on Pinterest and pin this giveaway with the following text: I need the TOMS Classics from @BeautyChick101! #beautychick101lovesneutrogena

THE RULES:
This giveaway ends on Sunday, December 16 at midnight. One winner will be chosen AT RANDOM on Monday, December 17. Maximum of FOUR ENTRIES (one for each way listed above). Multiple entries will be disqualified. Giveaway is open to US residents only.

12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors from Jamie and Katie: Deborah Lippmann Believe & Essie Sew Psyched

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Some people's beauty obsessions are obvious early in life. For my best friend, Katie Reed, and me, it was definitely nail polish. We've been in love with cool, bold colors since the early 90's -- we used to trade them back and forth while sitting in our high school hallways before class. For the next 12 days, we'll be bringing you some of our favorites in what we're calling 12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors.

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Jamie: My color today is Deborah Lippmann Believe. From the very first moment I laid eyes upon this color, I was in love. I have MANY golds and silvers in my collection, but what makes this color unique is that it's a melding of both gold and silver! I love how glittery and shiny it is, but at the same time, it feels almost like a nude -- just a bit more dressed up and flashy. It's one of those colors that garners compliments from everyone around you, too. Oh, and did I mention that Deb created it with the one and only Cher during one of her tours? If anyone knows how to be flashy, it's Cher.
Deborah Lippmann Believe retails for $18 at beauty.com.

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Katie: My color today is Essie Sew Psyched. Originally from the Fall 2010 collection, this nail polish is sort of like the color of the forest before a big summer storm. It's a greyish-green that falls under the so ugly it's pretty category. Though I would classify this as a cream, it does have the tiniest bit of silver shimmer. It's shown here with two coats. It dries very fast, so it's important to be quick with the coverage.
Essie Sew Psyched retails for $8 at beauty.com.

Friday, December 14, 2012

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Rebecca Minkoff Best Friends iPhone 4 Case Set

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Oh, Rebecca Minkoff. Is there anything you can't do? (The answer is no.) I have a plethora of bags by my favorite designer, mainly because of this one simple fact: Once you buy one Rebecca Minkoff bag, you're a convert for life. I'm serious!

And today, one lucky winner has the chance to get the Rebecca Minkoff Best Friends iPhone 4 Case Set in Black/Pink. The best part about this gift? You can keep one and give one to your bestie (duh) -- so you're doing something good for someone else if you win!

This giveaway has a retail value of $57. Here's how to enter.

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2) Like The Beauty of Life on Facebook and leave a comment on the Facebook post about this giveaway telling me why you want to win this iPhone set.
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THE RULES:
This giveaway ends on Monday, December 17 at midnight. One winner will be chosen AT RANDOM on Tuesday, December 18. Maximum of FOUR ENTRIES (one for each way listed above). Multiple entries will be disqualified. Giveaway is open to US residents only.

12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors from Jamie and Katie: China Glaze Ruby Pumps & Zoya Adina

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Some people's beauty obsessions are obvious early in life. For my best friend, Katie Reed, and me, it was definitely nail polish. We've been in love with cool, bold colors since the early 90's -- we used to trade them back and forth while sitting in our high school hallways before class. For the next 12 days, we'll be bringing you some of our favorites in what we're calling 12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors.


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Jamie: Today's color is China Glaze Ruby Pumps. This is a classic and a coveted color from China Glaze. It was originally released with the limited-edition Wizard of Ooh Ahz collection back in 2001, and, after fans clambered for its re-release, China Glaze listened and put out the collection again in 2009. Ruby Pumps is just one of those colors that works its way into every girl's heart -- it's a perfect, gorgeous cherry red with tons of sparkle and a jelly finish. And, obviously, it's meant to emulate Dorothy's ruby slippers, which I think it does in spades. In short? It's perfect. And this is coming from someone who doesn't even wear red nail polish!
China Glaze Ruby Pumps retails for $6.50 at drugstore.com.

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Katie: Today's color is Zoya Adina. Duochromes are all the rage these days, but when Adina was released in 2010, they were much less common. Zoya Adina is a really fun purple-based polish with a green shimmer in certain lights. I could stare at my nails all day long when wearing this, and I particularly like the combination of purple and green. It's shown here with three coats. Two might be enough for some, but I didn't totally get rid of the nail line until I added a third coat.
Zoya Adina retails for $8 at zoya.com.

Sponsored Post: Lane Bryant Holiday Fashion Fun, Plus a Giveaway!

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My favorite part about the holidays? Dressing up, of course! There's no better excuse for having fun with your outfit and wearing as many sequins as possible. Lane Bryant certainly agrees, as you can see from the gorgeous Sequin Surplice Dress above. Don't you just love the royal blue hue and the flattering draped silhouette? I most definitely do. It's both absolutely gorgeous and completely perfect for showing off your curves in comfort.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Maya Brenner State Charm

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Over the next 12 days, I’m partnering with Neutrogena to offer my readers the chance to win some pretty fabulous products – both from Neutrogena and some of my other favorite fashion and beauty brands! Check back every day for your chance to win another amazing prize.

I've been fairly obsessed with Maya Brenner for quite some time. I especially love her state charms -- what better way to express your love for where you come from than wearing it around your neck? I recently splurged on the Ohio charm in sterling silver, complete with a diamond chip where Cleveland is (Cleveland rocks!) -- and I absolutely love it.

And guess what? One lucky winner has the chance to win a Maya Brenner State Charm Without Chain in Sterling Silver today! This giveaway has a retail value of $80. Here's how to enter.

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1) Leave a comment below telling me which charm you want to win. (Visit mayabrenner.com to check them out.)
Be sure your entry includes your email address or it will be disqualified.

2) Like The Beauty of Life on Facebook and leave a comment on the Facebook post about this giveaway telling me why you want to win this Maya Brenner charm.
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3) Follow me on Twitter and tweet: I need the @MayaBDesigns State Charm from @BeautyChick101! #beautychick101lovesneutrogena http://tinyurl.com/b5ku5ac
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THE RULES:
This giveaway ends on Monday, December 17 at midnight. One winner will be chosen AT RANDOM on Tuesday, December 18. Maximum of FOUR ENTRIES (one for each way listed above). Multiple entries will be disqualified. Giveaway is open to US residents only.

12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors from Jamie and Katie: Nails Inc. Trafalgar Square & China Glaze For Audrey

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Some people's beauty obsessions are obvious early in life. For my best friend, Katie Reed, and me, it was definitely nail polish. We've been in love with cool, bold colors since the early 90's -- we used to trade them back and forth while sitting in our high school hallways before class. For the next 12 days, we'll be bringing you some of our favorites in what we're calling 12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors.


This feature really came about over six months ago. Katie and I tossed around the idea of showing all of you our very favorite nail polishes. We originally were going to do a top 10, but I have to be honest -- it was impossible to only pick 12 shades! Over a weekend in Boston (I was there visiting Katie and her adorable son, Walter), we finally narrowed our picks to 12 -- and even that was difficult. Truth be told, we felt like we were leaving out some of our babies! But we hope you'll enjoy our picks over the next 12 days, and share your favorites with us as well. Throughout the feature, you'll notice a pretty well-rounded list in terms of color and brand.

For the first day, we're really pulling out all the stops. (Well, we will be for all 12 days, but we're especially excited to kick things off today with these fabulous colors!) I picked an amazing color by Nails Inc., while Katie's color is by China Glaze. Keep reading to see what they are!

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Neutrogena Holiday Survival Kit

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Getting through the holidays with your skin intact can be pretty difficult. We're all eating tons of cookies and candy, not working out as much as we should, and probably imbibing alcohol a little more than we should. Luckily, the Neutrogena Holiday Survival Kit is here to help. And today, one lucky winner is going to win the entire kit! You can win the following products:

Healthy Volume Mascara
Healthy Skin Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 15
On-the-Spot Acne Treatment
Shine Control Powder
Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes
Oil Free Moisturizer SPF 35
Plus a $25 American Express Gift Card!

And if you're looking for a professional's opinion? Renowned dermatologist and skincare expert, Dr. Erin Gilbert, has this to say about the cleansing wipes: “Holiday stress always raises our cortisol (or “stress hormone”) levels. We often neglect our usual skincare routines during this busy time and indulge in high-glycemic index foods which can increase stress-related skin breakouts. Keeping your skin clean is key. If you are strapped for time and acne-prone try Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes. They remove makeup and daily build up and won’t aggravate acne-prone skin.”

All of these products will make your skin look and feel its absolute best over the next few weeks. This giveaway has a retail value of $82. Here's how to enter.

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2) Like The Beauty of Life on Facebook and leave a comment on my Facebook post about this giveaway telling me why you want to win this gift set.
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THE RULES:
This giveaway ends on Thursday, December 13 at midnight. One winner will be chosen AT RANDOM on Friday, December 14. Maximum of FOUR ENTRIES (one for each way listed above). Multiple entries will be disqualified. Giveaway is open to US residents only.

Back to School: The Body Shop Schoolhouse Gift Box

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The Body Shop Schoolhouse Gift Box. If I could only get one gift this holiday season, this would be it. Just look how adorable it is!