December 14th, 2007 by admin
I’m so pleased to announce the launch of Spa On A Budget blog! The “Spa Girl” is someone very near and dear to my heart and she’s full of tips on enjoying a luxury spa experience on a tight budget. Spa Girl is a full-time physiotherapist and now full-time mother to a beautiful 8 week old girl! She not only knows how to ease those sore muscles but knows how important it is to make that dollar stretch. Plus, she knows how essential it is to find time to pamper yourself. Lets face it - mothers always put themselves last on the list of priorities when it comes to having a family. So, check out her site and be inspired to pamper yourself in creative ways and be prepared to learn some great tips on finding great spa deals!
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December 14th, 2007 by admin
It is question so many people we know are asking:
Dear BS,
Let’s just address this now—shopping for a boyfriend is hard, I don’t care how long you have been together. And with the holidays upon us, I find myself walking aimlessly through malls looking like a little lost child. My man is into the whole ’sneaker’ culture, a la Undefeated and A-Life (which I know nothing about, being more of an Audrey Hepburn fan), but he also really wants a wallet … which leaves me scratching my head, as a sneaker is not a wallet. I’m thinking in the $100-$200 range…?
Thanks!
G.
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December 14th, 2007 by admin
Remember that episode of 90210 when Donna was co-hosting the radio show with David and she had a complete melt-down on the air? She caught a glimpse of her reflection on the back of a CD and started rambling, “Where does the makeup go? You put it on in the morning and it’s gone?!”
That is how I feel when I wear Stila Natural Finish Oil-Free Makeup. Sure, the foundation goes on smooth, the shade is a perfect match and the semi-matte finish is nice. But if the dog-gone stuff doesn’t stay on, what’s the point? This foundation only lasts a few hours max, and then I’m looking in the mirror, scratching my head, and thinking “was my whole getting-ready makeup routine this morning just a dream?”
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December 14th, 2007 by admin
This year, I knew I wanted to get my mom some type of skincare gift set. Beauty giftsets are most reasonably priced during the holidays… I’ve never seen more “Valued-at” beauty or skincare giftsets gracing the counters of department stores than this year. It’s the best way to try all the best a line has to offer at well below the retail price.
I started my hunt online, at Neiman Marcus. Unfortunately, unless you are willing to spend over $500… that’s not going to get you anywhere. Then I ran into the perfect set at the Nordstrom’s in Westside Pavillion, the Clarins ‘The Extra-Firming Intensives’ Gift Set. This set punches over $200 worth of Clarins firming products into a neat and luxurious leather jewelry box… all for $150! I spoke briefly to the SA who recommended this line as great preventative care for someone who is starting to see the signs of aging (sagging, wrinkles). She classified this set as mid-30’s to late 40’s. For aging skin that needs immediate repair (mid-40’s to late 50’s), she recommended the Clarins ‘The Super Restorative Intensives’ Gift Set priced at $190.
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December 14th, 2007 by admin
One positive thing about spending the holidays back in Hong Kong is the temperature -it’s cool enough to wear a cute jacket but warm enough to wear skirts and dresses without freezing ones legs. In the past, tights used to mean that it was so cold I had to wear them with my school skirt. But this year, for the first time, I’m actually considering wearing black tights as part of a casual outfit. (OK, so everyone does this, but it’s new to me.) I’m imagining outfits with short cotton dresses or very long tees with black leggings -kind of Olsen-esque.
Another tights-related style I’m thinking about are coloured tights. Now I’ve never been an adventurous dresser, so I’m certainly not thinking of wearing colourful tights with crazy coloured shorts and tees, (80’s style.) I’m thinking more of the girly, simple way like the images (above and below). I think the key to this look is really to keep the outfit simple. Basically, keep everything else but the tights black or neutral-coloured.
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December 14th, 2007 by admin
The Dove Self-Esteem Fund (DSEF) was established to raise the self-esteem of girls and young women to make them feel more beautiful and confident every day. The Dove Self Esteem Fund is also part of the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty, a global effort designed to widen today’s stereotypical view of beauty.
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December 14th, 2007 by admin
From December 11-December 22 (2007) anyone and everyone is a winner this holiday because Topbutton.com is treating and pampering subscribers with exclusive beauty giveaways for the holidays! Each day subscriber of Topbutton.com will have a chance to win one of many products supplied by Beauty.com. Topbutton.com has been the consumer’s source for information on fashion and beauty trends and sales since 1999.
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December 14th, 2007 by admin
![Threadless Sale Is Almost Up! [The Daily Tee]](http://citypeoplefashion.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/106918.gif)
Grab those $10 tees while you still can! There are only 3 days left until the Threadless $10 sale is over. I grabbed 4 tees from the sale… all of which are going to be gifts. Did anyone grab anything good?
![Threadless Sale Is Almost Up! [The Daily Tee]](http://citypeoplefashion.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/106919.jpg)
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December 14th, 2007 by admin
![Muammar Kadhafi Looks Stoned, Dons Best Giant Green “Africa” Pin To Impress Sarkozy [Snap Judgment]](http://citypeoplefashion.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/106830.jpg)
[December 12, Paris. Image via Bauer-Griffin]
He also doesn’t seem to have aged well since, like, last week.
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