Sometimes I become a little bit obsessive about my skin and search every surface for any sort of imperfection.  It might sound strange, but women care a lot about the appearance of their skin and spend copious amounts of time and money taking care of it.  In order to avoid diagnosing myself with a long list of skin disorders that need immediate attention, I try to do a little research to learn more about conditions that I could be worried about. Image: sxc.hu Lately I have been working on my feet a lot so I have been interested in learning about spider and varicose veins.  These tiny purple squiggles are a common occurrence on women’s thighs and calves and since I am still young, I would like to know if it possible to avoid getting... [Read more]

I’m excited to announce that amino acid-based skin care company AminoGenesis is sponsoring a Giveaway on Splendicity!  One Splendicity reader will receive the DermaScyne 2 Intense Daily Serum with Natural Moisturizing Factors.  After nearly ten years of research, founder of AminoGenesis Ron Cummings is now happy to offer a full line of products with nourishing amino acids as the base.  He started on a journey to create AminoGenesis after discovering a healing skin cream with a potent mixture of amino acids that was able to treat his life-long dermatitis skin condition.  He knew that his discovery would have an impact on the way that men and women take care of their skin! With technological advances in skin care procedures also comes... [Read more]

Jeremy Scott is known for creating avant garde collections that have incorporated whimsical cultural pieces like Mickey Mouse ears, 60’s diner waitress outfits, and fabrics patterned with cartoon images of fast food menu items.  He is creative and takes risks with his designs. Linda Farrow recently said: “It’s easy to see that his satin, silk, and taffeta collections are narcissistic without apology, theatrical beyond repair, and designed for women who love to dress up and play the part of the ultimate diva.”  Okay that’s a pretty good description…now I definitely get the picture.  Linda Farrow teamed up with Jeremy Scott to create a unique sunglasses design that is available at Opening Ceremony. Image:... [Read more]

Gap has a winter collection of the coziest-looking slippers I have ever seen!  I’ve never tried the slipper bootie before, but as a combination between a a sweater, a cozy pair of socks and a thick durable pair of slippers it seems like a pretty genius invention.  I can just imagine cuddling up on the couch with a hot cup of cocoa, a DVR full of Gossip Girl and Project Runway episodes, and some Gap slipper booties on my feet for the best weekend ever. Gap Slipper Booties in Spanish Moss $29.50 These knit sweater cable-knit booties come in six different colors.  A sueded bottom gives the slippers traction and the pom pom ties around the top are just darn cute. Gap Navajo Slipper Booties in Gray $29.50 This is another knit slipper bootie... [Read more]

Flash sale websites have grown significantly in the last couple years as a way for shoppers to take advantage of amazing markdowns online.  If you aren’t yet familiar with the popular flash sale websites like Gilt Groupe, RueLaLa, and Ideeli, they are online sale websites that require registration in order to receive email updates about the dates and times of super discounted short-term sales.  Usually the sales feature one specific designer and the discounts are at least 40% off, so the merchandise goes quickly!  The best products are gone in only a matter of minutes and the sales usually last about three days.  Flash sale websites bring the concept of samples sales to online shopping. A new flash sale website called The Skinny opens... [Read more]