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Weekend Splendid Reads for 28 September ’08

Tine — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:01:00 +0000

From the Splendicity community, comes this week’s splendid best in beauty, style and shopping!

SHOPPING

NY Spender suggests that “if you buy only one pair of shoes this fall, buy one with stacked heels.”

Her Accessories is celebrating the cooler weather with a roundup of her favorite fall jackets.

Gleaming Things loves Givenchy’s look of layered chains, but they just aren’t in the budget right now – these picks are though!

Shopalicious finds a very stylish quilted handbag — with an eco-friendly twist! (Plus a coupon for 10% off!)

Chic by Nature has a great wrap top that you can wear out and then to bed.

There’s some serious inspiration afloat over at All That & a with more inspiration-themed jewelry.

FASHION

Sasha of Style Manila creates a boho-look on an 11-year old named Sylvie.

Tops 2 Bottoms shares an style idea, Layered, Belted, and Plaid for her weekly Work Wear Monday series.

Viva Woman shows you how corsages can make your attire more feminine and romantic.

Style…a work in progress finds inspiration in a little bear called Paddington

Petite Fashionista shows you how to update your Fall wardrobe with pieces that will keep you; comfy, cozy and chic!

The Space Between My Peers categorizes the looks at the bottom of the formality scale into Three Levels of Leisure.

BEAUTY

Beauty Bento Box features the elegantly packaged, eyeliner-slash-eyeshadow Kohl cosmetic, Guerlain Terracotta Loose Powder Kohl Liner.

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog shows you how to get an easy, elegant smoky eye with the Smoky Eye Quad from Chanel.

My Women Stuff discusses whetherSilicone is good or bad for the skin.

Krizia from Beauty Match declares: We tried Pro-V Restoratives and said bye-bye FRIZZ!.

Beauty and Fashion Tech looks at three bright handbags that look more expensive than they are”.

Weekend Splendid Reads for 24 August ’08

Tine — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:49:00 +0000

From the Splendicity community, comes this week’s splendid best in beauty, style and shopping!

FASHION

eye4style plans to be $990 poorer this Fall. Find out why here.

Teen Style Lounge wants your opinion on the Menswear Vest trend for women. Is it a Yay or Nay?

SHOPPING

The Well-Heeled Society is gifting their twentieth commenting subscriber a pair of My Sensual Almost Elbow-high Leather Gloves, and they get to choose from ten fashionable colors – including purple!

STYLEnosh asks you to weigh in on, “How much is too much to spend on a handbag?”.

BEAUTY

A Touch of Blusher brings you Fall 2008 Makeup Trend Report.

TheScentedLife is loving Diptyque’s Oyedo perfume as a late-summer pick-me-up!

Beauty Banter has a new favorite makeup line… and it’s purrrfect for every face!

Find out what Beauty Blogging Junkie is using to hydrate her chlorine-ravaged locks here.

Weekend Splendid Reads for 17 August ’08

Tine — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:33:00 +0000

From the Splendicity community, comes this week’s splendid best in beauty, style and shopping!

FASHION

Style Manila throws a question on locally-made shoes: where have all the Marikina shoes gone?

Tops 2 Bottoms presents a styling option The Man’s Suit for her Work Wear Monday Series.

The Space Between My Peers presents a fashion lab proving boxy tops are not the most flattering option.

Just A Formality loves this pink Justin Alexander ball gown for a fairy tale wedding.

Petite Fashionista knows the secret of olympic athletes and highlights a few petite powerhouses, that proves you don’t have to be big to be strong!

CelebLOOK is loving Katie Holmes and her svelte look. Do you agree?

Style…a work in progress enthuses over the short-sleeved…no-sleeved…jacket.

SHOPPING

Shopalicious invites you to score a “sexy little nothing” for yourself by entering to win a $25 gift certificate from Oh Cheri!

ShopDiary has images of the Comme des Garçons for H&M collection.

Her Accessories has been searching out stylish laptop bags and has found some great options, from stripes to flowers.

Shoe Blitz adores these purple peep-toe pumps from Dior for fall.

Glamour Gift Guide recommends this modern Botkier hobo in a fresh grape color.

BEAUTY

NY Spender has finally found her favorite lip gloss, and she thinks it works even better than therapy!

Viva Woman finds out why toners may reduce the penetration of active ingredients to the skin.

Beauty Secrets Revealed says Rice Bran Oil Can Give You Smooth, Glowing And Wrinkle Free Skin.

Want to know NYC “it girl” Julia Allison’s fave beauty tips? Beauty Blogging Junkie scored an exclusive interview! Click here to read Julia’s beauty recommendations from body lotion to faux lashes.

Beauty and Fashion Tech looks at long term hair removal with the Braun Silk Epil Expressive Epilator. It hurt, but it was worth it!

Beauty Bento Box shares her First Impressions on the L’Oreal Elsève Nutri-Gloss Haircare System, Pearl Protein.

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog gives you 18 makeup tips from the talented makeup artists at MAC Cosmetics.

Krizia from Beauty Match claims: I found the BEST flat iron (period)!.

Weekend Splendid Reads for 10 August ’08

Tine — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:49:00 +0000

From the Splendicity community, comes this week’s splendid best in beauty, style and shopping!

BEAUTY

Beautiful Makeup Search wonders if the mascara madness will ever end.

Aging Fabulous explores the possibilities of Botox.

The Fragrance Fanatic introduces us to the Twice As Clean gift set.

The Scented Life is helping you choose perfumes by the horoscope.

A Touch of Blusher talks about Paul & Joe’s lilac eyeshadow.

Beauty Banter reveals the Battle of the Body Lotions… See which lotion won!

Teen Style Lounge has tried the brand-new Cover Girl WetSlicks AmazeMint lip glosses and has fallen in love…have you?

Beauty Blogging Junkie is participating in synchronized beauty blogging with Spoiled Pretty to bring you Put on your Game Face: Summer 2008 Beauty Olympics!

Steeping Beauty lures you to bed with products that induce beauty sleep.

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic check’s out Tarte’s Eye Couture Palette for Fall!

SHOPPING

eye4style is giving away a gorgeous Tracy Matthews cuff bracelet. Click here to enter!

FASHION

The Well-Heeled Society launches Penny-wise, Poshly Frugal, their sister site of economically-stylish home decor.

STYLEnosh adds a youthful edge to a grown up wardrobe.

Snarkstress wonders if she’s the only one taking issue with Katie Holmes wearing leggings, or what!?!

Weekend Splendid Reads for 3 August ’08

Tine — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:48:00 +0000

From the Splendicity community, comes this week’s splendid best in beauty, style and shopping!

BEAUTY

NY Spender remembers all of her past anti-frizz products and raves about her newest one.

Beauty and Fashion Tech looks at everything you need for a perfect brow from Anastasia Beverly Hills

Viva Woman finds out the types of Vitamin C in skincare products and what works for our skin.

Beauty Bento Box offers her first impressions on the OLAY White Radiance Foaming Cleanser.

My Women Stuff discusses what are chemical sunscreens and physical sunscreens.

Beauty Blogging Junkie shows you how you can channel a Mad Men character at various price points.

Cinnamon Kitten forsakes her M.A.C. brushes for a few weeks to try out a couple of eco-friendly ecoTools.

Beauty Match has a video review: Should you buy Cover Girl Lash Blast or Maybelline Collosal Mascara?

Beauty Secrets Revealed is Giving Away AminoGenesis Anti-aging Skin Care Products Worth $119

Makeup and Beauty Blog gives you details on how to attend a free Chanel master makeup class.

SHOPPING

Shopalicious wants to share the wonderful jewelry concoctions of Amy of the B-Line, chemistry teacher by day, jewelry designer for fun!

ShopDiary loves the scent of Hermèssence Vétiver Tonka.

Laya’s EYE has fallen in love with the prettiest cupcake wrappers she has ever seen.

Shoe Blitz talks about the hottest shoe trends for fall.

Glamour Gift Guide loves the look of Lori Bonn jewelry, including coordinating necklaces, bracelets and more.

FASHION

Style…a work in progress is looking forward to a Gothic-Victorian-cowgirl style Fall and tells us about it when she says “Real cowboys never run, they just ride away”

Style Manila invites all to support the Style Manila Page on Facebook!

Tops 2 Bottoms shares some shirred and bubble style ideas for your work wear.

Just A Formality talks about trends in bridal shoes.

The Space Between My Peers wonders if long floral dresses are hopelessly dated.

Weekend Splendid Reads for 27 July ’08

Tine — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:00:00 +0000

From the Splendicity community, comes this week’s splendid best in beauty, style and shopping!

FASHION

Painfully Hip suggests the perfect havoc-wreaking ensemble for the next time a wild streak sneaks up on you.

Wardrobe Oxygen offers some tips for a woman in her ’30s to perform a proper closet clean-out.

The Well-Heeled Society interviews Shoe Designer Mark Schwartz about his journey from being the protégé of Roger Vivier to his website launch of High Heeled Art.

Snarkstress wants your opinion on Jessica Simpson’s latest look: Is she hot…or not?

Teen Style Lounge has found 3 pairs of double-duty cuties that will take your footwear wardrobe from summer to fall.

BEAUTY

A Touch of Blusher reveals where to indulge in beauty retail therapy in London.

The Fragrance Fanatic suggests some great gift sets exclusive to Nordstrom’s Beauty Exclusives sale.

Beautiful Makeup Search says to Ban the Bumps with Bikini Zone. She is so excited about this product that she is giving away five tubes of this fantastic cream.

Aging Fabulous says that she is in dire need of this neck cream from StriVectin.

Beauty Blogging Junkie has identified her holy grail concealer. Find out what it is here.

Beauty Banter uncovers the secret powers of ZINC… in sunscreen!

Beautyholics Anonymous discovered the joys of Too Faced’s Shadow Insurance. Bye bye crease lines!

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic found a great liquid makeup from Tarte, but hurry, it’s Limited Edition!

Beautynomics interviews PCA Skin Head Scientist/Dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Linder about PCA Skin and gets to learn alot about skin care!

Steeping Beauty gets cleansing with NARS balancing foam mousse.

SHOPPING

eye4style gives in to a guilty fashion pleasure -Tori Spelling’s new jewelry line for HSN. Check it out here!

Weekend Splendid Reads for 20 July ’08

Tine — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:17:00 +0000

From the Splendicity community, comes this week’s splendid best in beauty, style and shopping!

FASHION

Tops 2 Bottoms gets some styling inspiration from Military-inspired waistcoats.

Style Manila invites readers to say hi to makers of fabulous dresses.

Style…a work in progress asks what four words you’d use to describe your style?

Lucy of the chic tee-shirt line Rose La Biche answers some questions about her design life for Indie Style File

Her Accessories has been scoping out the Fall handbag previews and like what she sees!

Vote for your favorite celebrity look of the week over at CelebLOOK.

Just A Formality loves this silk and satin champagne gown from Tadashi.

SHOPPING

Bullitt (the cat) over at NY Spender has found a great deal: skinny jeans for only $39.00!

Shopalicious is tickled pink by a cute chemise for $23.90, and invites you try your chance to win a $25 certificate from Oh Cheri!

ShopDiary is craving for Eairth, an edgy yet sustainable clothing line.

Check out this Chloe suede ankle boot with an open back at Shoe Blitz.

Glamour Gift Guide adores this L.A.M.B. ombre patent tote in glossy red.

BEAUTY

Beauty and Fashion Tech tells you how to kill calluses and soften your feet with AB Skin Care Happy Feet.

Beauty Secrets Revealed is giving away 6 Bestselling Skin Care e-books.

Viva Woman finds out if your sunscreens can double up as moisturizers.

Beauty Bento Box experiments on a couple of Dove hair care products formulated for coloured or treated hair.

Looking for a eco-friendly way to dry your hair? All That & a tries the new Barbar eco 800 hair dryer and loves it!

Krizia from Beauty Match talks to Dr. Paul Cohen about Skincare cosmetic rejuvenation treatments for men over 35.

The Mineral Makeup Blog features a review about the newly reformulated, talc and paraben free Alison Raffaele Mineral Concealer

Cinnamon Kitten checks out the colourful and popular Danish cosmetics line – Gosh Cosmetics – now available in Canada!

Weekend Splendid Reads for 13 July ’08

Tine — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:28:00 +0000

From the Splendicity community, comes this week’s splendid best in beauty, style and shopping!

FASHION

Move over Serena Van Der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf. Eye4Style revisits the brash and bold style of Gossip Girl’s Chuck Bass . Don’t worry, ladies – there’s enough to go around.

Snarkstress implores you to help her figure out just what in the heck is going on with Brooke Hogan’s feet.

Teen Style Lounge wonders if you’ve seen the creepy pics of the immortal Miley Cyrus.

So what if summer’s halfway over? Find out what the latest summer trend is over at Hot Mama Daily!

STYLEnosh starts a flip-flop debate by asking, Why do men hate flip-flops?

SHOPPING

Aging Fabulous asks if it is a good deal when the sale price of a $1,125 cream is just $900?

The Latest Luxe is stepping things up with the Gucci Babouska Sandal. It’s your golden ticket for showing of that tan this season!

Wardrobe Oxygen offers some tips on how to properly add camisoles to your wardrobe.

BEAUTY

A Touch of Blusher loves gold!

The Fragrance Fanatic recommends two great Estee Lauder sets for Summer.

Philosophy introduces five new ways to experience the cult classic fragrance Amazing Grace – and Beautiful Makeup Search has the exclusive information.

Beauty Banter reviews Make Up Forever’s new HD products… and it’s WELL WORTH THE WAIT!!!

Cybelesays.com is cleaning out the beauty closet and giving away some fantastic beauty products! Don’t you need some new ones?

Beautynomics shares her Singaporean beauty adventure!

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic has the lowdown on the new NARS Fall 2008 Collection!

Steeping Beauty is introduced to Thevi Cometics!

The Scented Life is discussing Organic and Natural Perfumes

Weekend Splendid Reads for 22 June ’08

Tine — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:37:00 +0000

From the Splendicity community, comes this week’s splendid best in beauty, style and shopping!

SHOPPING

CelebLOOK tells you where to get the fab tee, for charity no less, that Courtney Cox has been sporting.

ShopDiary has invites to a Rue La La, an exclusive invitation only shopping site whose past sales featured Chloe, Prada, Hanky Panky, Juicy Couture and more.

Her Accessories has just launched a new jewelry blog, Gleaming Things – come and check it out!

Glamour Gift Guide talks about the Miu Miu Dragonfly Clutch.

FASHION

Come test your luck! NY Spender is giving away a beautiful Amelia Rose necklace worth more than $500!

Tops 2 Bottoms welcomes the new Black. Explore style options with Navy as it makes its comeback in the fashion scene.

Check out what Sasha wore to the Philippine Fashion Week over at Style Manila.

Style…a work in progress experiences monomania when she takes a look at Louis Vuitton’s latest collaboration with Takashi Murakami.

Shoe Blitz shows you the Christian Louboutin suede booties with tonal leather stripes.

Viva Woman shares with you the DIY way to store and organize your hook earrings.

BEAUTY

Beauty and Fashion Tech reviews two good acne treatment products, the Bioelements and DDF Acne Treatment Masks.

Beauty Bento Box invites you to join the conversation on makeup and Asian skin and get the chance to win Artistry goodies!

Beauty Secrets Revealed asks Is Wine An Anti-aging Potion?

Krizia from Beauty Match discovers UnDamage free beauty samples specifically created for smoker’s skin

Cinnamon Kitten launches a string of upcoming contests with a contest giveaway for a goodie “box” stuffed with beauty products!

Weekend Splendid Reads for 31 May ’08

Tine — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:24:00 +0000

From the Splendicity community, comes this week’s splendid best in beauty, style and shopping!

SHOPPING

NY Spender is having a hard time resisting the impulse to buy this Coach bag.

One last Sex and the City goodie bag is up for grabs at ShopDiary. Enter here now! Contest ends on Friday, June 6, 2008 at 11:59 PM.

BEAUTY

Viva Woman takes a close look at ingredients in mineral makeup that can cause irritation to your face.

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog shows you how to get a smokey purple eye using pigments from MAC Cosmetics.

FASHION

Need a soothing break from summer’s intense colors? Her Accessories has pulled together her favorite summer white accessories for a refreshing breath of fresh fashion.