Winners of the TIGI Your Highness Giveaway

Congrats to the winners of the TIGI Your Highness Giveaway: @BreakfastatSaks @marsha511 & @KissesForUsAll. These lucky ladies are getting royally hooked up with the entire Your Highness Collection, which includes:

* Elevating Shampoo preps hair and gives it body

* Nourishing Conditioner delivers fullness and shine

* Thickening Gel Crème creates thick, luminescent locks 

* Root Boost Spray Mousse lifts hair and gives it texture

* Weightless Shine Spray guarantees an illuminating finish

* Firm Hold Hairspray keeps any look in place, while allowing movement 

 Thanks to all who entered! And many thanks to TIGI for sponsoring this contest.

Haircolor Question & Answer Session with Jason Backe

Got haircolor questions? Well, don't miss this opportunity to get expert advice!

On Monday, May 2, 2011, join L'Oréal Professionnel and its fans on Facebook for a Question & Answer session on INOA and haircolor with L'Oréal Professionnel Celebrity Colorist (and my mane man), Jason Backe.

He will be answering questions posted throughout the day on the Discussions Tab. Get inside the mind of a celebrity colorist and find out some secrets he has up his sleeve.

It's sure to be a colorful conversation!

Wake Up And Smell Prada’s Infusion de Rose

I’m a sucker for pretty packaging.

A fantasy scene of wood nymphs at play among giant rose petals entwines the Prada Infusion de Rose Eau de Parfum box, sourced from a Prada Spring/Summer 2008 collection print.

The perfume inside is equally delightful: “imagine fresh rose petals mingling with tea, roses, and honey, crushed in the hand with mint leaves.” It’s an unexpected and modern take on the typical rose fragrance.

While I don’t love it as much as my beloved Prada Infusion d’Iris (my signature scent), it’s a refreshing and feminine fragrance that is perfect for Spring (and a vast improvement from 2009’s Infusion de Fleur d’Oranger - which I felt veered into little old lady territory).

Prada Infusion de Rose ($105, 3.4 oz) is available at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

TIGI Your Highness Giveaway!

Rumors have been swirling over what princess-to-be Kate Middleton will be wearing down the aisle this Friday. From the dress to the hair, whatever Kate chooses is sure to become a major wedding trend.

Inspired by the royal family, but suited for palaces and kingdoms near and far, the TIGI Your Highness Collection gives you the perfect tiara-ready coif perfect for royal engagements and, of course, weddings. From crown to tip, give your hair the royal treatment, making sure it befits your next public appearance, whether you are waving from a balcony, taking a ride in your carriage, or off on your Kenyan safari.

The scents and perfumes used in this range are sophisticated and enrapture the senses; Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cashmere deliver sensual aromas while undertones of White Chocolate, Star Jasmine, Lychee and Kiwi add an exotic touch.

Achieve majestic, noticeable hair fit for a princess with the collection’s dynamic style building system that gives any “commoner” the ability to create a high-end, glamorous look.

The collection includes:

* Elevating Shampoo preps hair and gives it body

* Nourishing Conditioner delivers fullness and shine

* Thickening Gel Crème creates thick, luminescent locks 

* Root Boost Spray Mousse lifts hair and gives it texture

* Weightless Shine Spray guarantees an illuminating finish

* Firm Hold Hairspray keeps any look in place, while allowing movement

TIGI also created a way to get the royal looks with a variety of different, fun looks for wedding day hair using the TIGI Your Highness Collection.

Want to try TIGI and live happily ever after? Here's how you can win the entire Your Highness Collection:

Follow me on Twitter (I'm @spoiledpretty), then tweet this message: Follow @spoiledpretty & RT to enter to win TIGI Your Highness Collection of hair products! http://tinyurl.com/43zykhb #giveaway #freebie

The deadline is Friday, April 29th at noon ET. I'll choose THREE winners - and will DM them to contact me with their mailing address. Contest is open to U.S. residents only. Good luck!

Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel

Dermalogica's Special Gel Cleanser is a concentrated, soap-free, foaming gel designed to thoroughly remove impurities without disturbing the skin's natural moisture balance. It contains no artificial fragrance or color and is ideal for all skin types. In a word, it's perfect. If you've ever wished for soft skin and a clear complexion, this is your genie in a bottle (no rubbing required).

It's very gentle on the skin, yet super effective at removing dirt, grime and even makeup. Special Gel Cleanser feels like a dream when you apply it to your skin - like silk, or something equally smooth and luxurious. If I had to compare it so something you might be familiar with, I'd say it's akin to a high-end Cetaphil. I loved this product from the day I started using it, back in late 2010. But I didn't realize how much my skin loved this cleanser until I started testing other cleansers last month and my skin straight up rebelled. Breakouts re-appeared and it completely dried out. Since then, my skin has been on a strict Dermalogica diet and I've seen improvement every day.

An 8.4 oz bottle of this good stuff costs $33, which sounds like a lot for a face cleanser. But - believe me - it's worth every penny. Special Cleansing Gel is special, indeed.

Mugly Bag Contest at Minkette

Enter The Mugly Bag Contest!

If your mother has a Mugly Bag, snap a photo of her wearing it and submit it to Minkette.com for a chance to win her a new bag. For being such a concerned son or daughter, we’ll send you a new bag as well!

Contest ends at May 6th at 12:00 a.m.

Plus, from now until May 2nd, receive a free "Mamalicious" or "Pretty Mama" pouch with any purchase of $295 or more! Just enter code LOVEUMOM at checkout to redeem.

Gossip Girl Sale at Gilt Groupe Tonight!!!

Trendsetters, this one's for you: Gilt Groupe has teamed up with CW's Gossip Girl stylist Eric Daman, the man behind some of television's most fiercely dressed characters, to replicate some of the show's best looks. Gilt is thrilled to announce The Gossip Girl sale!

Visit Gilt on Monday, April 25 at 9 p.m. ET to access the fashions featured on, and inspired by, Gossip Girl's scandalously stylish characters!

Whether you crave Serena's sexy spin on boho-chic, Lily's flawless elegance, or Blair's ladylike polish, you'll find plenty to choose from. And they haven't forgotten the guys: choose from pieces for him that range from Brooklyn casual to classic Upper East Side cool.

Gilt shops the looks so you can steal their style without breaking the bank.

Also watch Gossip Girl Monday 9/8c on the CW for a special offer to shop on GILT at 9:46 p.m.

You can also enter to win the Ultimate Gossip Girl experience at http://www.facebook.com/GiltGroupe.

LILY
You won't find her in mom jeans—always elegant, Lily van der Woodsen is never without a statement accessory atop a to-the-nines frock. Shop her luxe style here: Between the jewel-toned blouses and dresses, the stunning jewelry, and the sexy pumps, you'll find plenty to love.

 

BLAIR
The model of classic, ladylike style, you'll never see Blair Waldorf looking anything but perfectly polished. Shop her signature Upper East Side look here: Preppy, tailored pieces like cropped jackets and button-downs join softer pieces marked by frilly details and a feminine palette. And accessories like metallic clutches and timeless pumps are hardly an afterthought.

 

 

SERENA
Not one for blending in, it's no surprise Serena van der Woodsen's fashion-forward style is inspired by Kate Moss—her daring look is as edgy as it is effortless boho-chic. Snag her signatures here, from the tailored jackets and second-skin jeans to the perfectly-draped frocks and make-the-outfit booties, sandals, and jewelry.

GOSSIP GIRL GUYS
From Chuck's impeccable suits to Dan's casual Brooklyn separates, the men of Gossip Girl hardly leave it to the ladies to provide the show's most stylish looks. Dress him in the pieces that have made the fellas fashion icons in their own right: sharp blazers, cool military jackets, dark denim, and, of course, the accessories—think luxe ties and elegant cufflinks—that bring it all together.



Baby Your Baby's Skin With These Green Goodies!

I've been using Burt's Bees Baby Bee Bubble Bath on my son, Westley, since he came home from the hospital 8 months ago. The brand makes a Baby Bee Shampoo & Wash, but it dried out his skin and hair. I prefer the Bubble Bath to bathe Westley because it's tear-free, gentler on his sensitive skin, leaves his hair silky and manageable, and smells so good that I can't stop sniffing him after bath time. Plus, it gets him as clean as a shampoo and baby wash would - and he loves playing with the bubbles!

The sulfate-, phthalate-, petrochemical- and paraben-free is great for babying mommy's skin too. On many occasions, I'll lather up with this product because it smells THAT good. I never let Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Bubble Bath run out in my house. There's always a bottle on standby.

Bath time for Westley!

My son has very dry, sensitive skin so finding a lotion that deeply moisturizes without breaking him out was very important to me. I tried quite a few brands and nothing came close to Lavanila The Healthy Baby Butter. It's a 100% natural body cream that contains Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter and 30 essential vitamins and minerals. The non-greasy formula nourishes, soothes and protect against dryness. I apply The Healthy Baby Butter to Westley's skin twice a day – and when I'm through, it's like I just gave myself an ultra-hydrating hand treatment. Plus the fragrance is really amazing – soft yet intoxicating – like a baby should smell. I love this product so much that I buy 2-3 tubes at a time.

Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Collection

I love a hair product with Argan Oil in it. For centuries, Moroccan women have used this lightweight yet rich elixir to protect their hair (and skin) from UV damage while creating soft, silky perfection. It used to be that you had to purchase these Argan Oil–infused products at a salon or beauty boutique, and they would cost a pretty penny. Thankfully, Organix just launched the Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Collection (Argan Oil Shampoo, Conditioner, Renewing Treatment and Penetrating Oil) that performs just as well as its prestige counterparts, but costs around $9 per product and is available at drugstores.

Each formula is sulfate and paraben-free, and packaged in bottles made from materials containing recycled post-consumer resin. And all labels are printed utilizing environmentally-friendly inks and compostable label film made from annually renewable resource corn, not from petrochemicals. 

*Samples were provided by the brand for review.

Would You Let Your Man Do Your Makeup?

Would you let your boyfriend/husband do your makeup? As this video proves, it's probably not a great idea - though it's definitely entertaining...and the end result is pretty decent.

One of my favorite parts is when the boyfriend/makeup artist calls the MAC eye liner pencil "a MAC thang." Hilarious.

Tom and Jerry - Downhearted Duckling (The Ugly Ducking)

Name:  Tom and Jerry - Downhearted Duckling (The Ugly Ducking)
Category: Video
Runtime: 5:57
Description:   Tom and Jerry - Downhearted Duckling (The Ugly Ducking).
Tags: video , Tom & Jerry, cartoons , animation.

Bee Media -  Tom and Jerry - Downhearted Duckling (The Ugly Ducking)

Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

Introducing Stila's new Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Eye Liners, color-rich, vibrant, easy-to-use waterproof eye liners infused with twinkling multi-pearl micro-glitter that stays on all day and night.

These amazing new pigment-rich liquid liners contain a special polymer that adheres the glitter and pigment to the eyes for all-day, waterproof wear. Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Eye Liners are packaged in a uniquely designed long handle, pen-like component for precision and ease. The thin sponge tip applicator also ensures perfect application every time.

Stila Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Eye Liners are available at stilacosmetics.com, Sephora, Macy's, Ulta and coming soon to Sephora.

Makeup Mondays With Mario: Mascara Made Easy

Celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic is answering your burning beauty questions!!! Every Monday, he will answer a beauty/skin care question as part of a weekly column on Spoiled Pretty, Makeup Mondays with Mario.

Hi Mario!

I'm confused and I need your help. It seems that there are so many conflicting "rules" about how to apply mascara and I don't know which ones to follow. Some say to hold the wand vertically while others say horizontally. I've been told to bend the wand - what good does that do? And some tips say let your mascara dry between coats, while other tips say not to let the coat dry before applying more. 

If anyone knows the best way to apply mascara, I know it's you. So please help, Mario!

You rock,

Reena

Hey Reena,

I don't blame you for feeling confused! Applying mascara should be one of the most simple steps in your makeup routine. I'm not sure that there is technically a "best way" to apply mascara as it really depends on your lashes and how you prefer them to look and feel. When I apply mascara, I hold the wand horizontally and apply it first to the root of the lash up to the tip.  If I want a darker and fuller lash, I usually wiggle the brush from side to side to really coat the lashes with mascara. 

I prefer to apply a second or third coat while the lashes are still wet because it allows for easier blending and separating. The same goes for the bottom lashes as well. I recommend you find your own way to apply mascara that feels most comfortable to you and gives you the result you want.  In other words, you make your own rules to follow!

Thanks for visiting Makeup Mondays with Mario!

xo,

Mario

Got a question for Mario? Email your makeup and skin care queries to spoiledprettyquestions@gmail.com, and check back next Monday to read Mario's expert advice!

Josie Maran Argan Slimline Lipstick with Gloss

I’m currently in love (okay, obsessed) with Josie Maran Argan Slimline Lipstick with Gloss. On one end, there’s a creamy and lipstick and on the other, there’s a super shiny, non-sticky, sheer gloss that just so happens to smell and taste like vanilla cupcakes. 

Formulated with Josie's signature ingredient, Argan Oil, the product provides moisturizing coverage and is available in three pretty pink shades (I own Rosey, a dusty rose).  I’m crossing my fingers that more colors are in the works because I would add each and every one to my collection. 

This double-ended multitasker is a makeup bag must have. 

Josie Maran Argan Slimline Lipstick with Gloss ($25) is sold exclusively at QVC.

*A sample was provided by the brand for review.

Dances With Wolves Trailer

Name:  Dances with Wolves trailer
Description:  Dances with Wolves trailer
Category: Video
Runtime: 2:40
Tags: trailer,movies,video ,Dances with Wolve.

Bee Media - Dances with Wolves trailer

Directed by: Kevin Costner.
Written by: Michael Blake.
Cast:
    * Kevin Costner as Lt. John J. Dunbar / Dances with Wolves
    * Mary McDonnell as Stands with a Fist
    * Graham Greene as Kicking Bird
    * Rodney A. Grant as Wind in His Hair
    * Floyd Red Crow Westerman as Chief Ten Bears
    * Tantoo Cardinal as Black Shawl
    * Jimmy Herman as Stone Calf
    * Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse as Smiles a Lot
    * Michael Spears as Otter
    * Jason R. Lone Hill as Worm
    * Charles Rocket as Lt. Elgin
    * Robert Pastorelli as Timmons
    * Larry Joshua as Sgt. Bauer
    * Tony Pierce as Spivey
    * Kirk Baltz as Edwards
    * Tom Everett as Sgt. Pepper
    * Maury Chaykin as Maj. Fambrough
    * Wes Studi as the fiercest Pawnee
    * Wayne Grace as The Major
Language:
English
Lakota
Pawnee
Budget: $22 million

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

In honor of Earth Day (April 22nd), Spoiled Pretty is celebrating its 3^rd annual Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman Week - a week-long celebration of natural and organic beauty products that will help you green your beauty routine.

First up is a makeup bag must-have. You know how you apply your blush in the morning and by lunchtime, it’s disappeared and you look like a CSI cadaver? Well, I’ve found a blush that’s in it for the long haul.  

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush is a new long-wearing, solar-baked blush that lasts up to 12 hours. No kidding. This cheek color lasts until you take it off. 

Infused with natural clay harvested from the banks of the Amazon River and naturally baked by the sun, this nutrient-rich blush benefits all skin types. For oily skin types, Amazonian clay minimizes oil in and around pores to balance skin and keep product in place. And gals with dry skin will benefit from the clay's nourishing and hydrating properties, which naturally restore skin's moisture. Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush is also infused with Vitamins A, C and E – which fight free radical damage, prevent premature signs of aging, while brighten the skin.

Whether you're feeling peachy keen or in the mood for a rosy glow, Tarte has you covered. Available in eight shades, the blushes are buildable and deliver a natural-looking, ultra-flattering flush. For best results, apply with my favorite blush brush from EcoTools, which is also a friend of Mother Earth.

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush retails for $25 and is a Sephora exclusive.

*Samples were provided by the brand for review.

Pixi Beauty Week of Makeup

I love the concept behind Pixi Beauty's new palette.

If you find yourself reaching for the same beauty products day after day (after day), Week of Makeup is a game changer. Designed to break you out of a beauty rut, this deluxe kit is decked out with gorgeous shades of peaches, pinks and nudes – to help you create a complete and coordinated look for each day of the week. 

Now it's easy to be fresh-faced & focused on a Monday, free-flowing & fabulous on a Friday and soft & subtle on a Sunday! A whole week of awakening makeup solutions, all in one organized kit – no need to be bored with your makeup anymore!

Week of Makeup ($34) contains 21 eye shadows, 7 blushes and 8 lip glosses - which breaks down to 94 cents each. But don't let the cost savings fool you. The kit is filled with high-quality, nicely pigmented products that flatter a wide variety of skin tones.

*A sample was provided by the brand for review.

Levi's Perfectly Slimming Jeans

After years of trying to find the perfect jeans to flatter my petite, curvy frame, I hit the jeans jackpot and found a pair that is both chic and cheap!

Levi's Petite 512 Perfectly Slimming Straight Leg Jeans have a fit that slims, smoothing tummy curves with innovative inside-pocket design and a fabric woven for superior stretch and recovery.

My midsection is significantly smaller than my hips, so I usually have a problem with a gaping waistband. But the cut of these jeans sits higher (but not so high as to veer into "Mom jeans" territory) and properly fits my curves. The dark wash also visually slims and gives the jeans a dressier look - which makes them versatile for day and night ensembles.

Oh...and did I mention that they're less than $45? In fact, you can snag a pair (like I did) at Macy's* for $32.99!

*The 512 style is also available in regular sizes.

Kung Fu Panda 2 Official Movie Trailer

Name:  Kung Fu Panda 2 Official Movie Trailer
Description:  Kung Fu Panda 2 Official Movie Trailer
Category: Video
Runtime: 2:15
Tags: trailer,movies,video ,  Kung Fu Panda 2.

Bee Media - Kung Fu Panda 2 Official Movie Trailer 

Directed by: Jennifer Yuh Nelson.
Written by:
Jonathan Aibel
Glenn Berger 

Cast:
Jack Black as Master Po.
Dustin Hoffman as Master Shifu.
Angelina Jolie as Tigress.
Jackie Chan as Monkey.
Lucy Liu as Viper.
Seth Rogen as Mantis.
David Cross as Crane.
James Hong as Mr. Ping.
Victor Garber as Master Thundering Rhino.
Michelle Yeoh as The Soothsayer.
Jean-Claude Van Damme as Master Croc.
Dennis Haysbert as Master Storming Ox.
Gary Oldman as Lord Shen.
Danny McBride as Wolf Boss.