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Christina Jones — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:13:00 +0000

For the third year in a row (at least the third year I have been aware/involved), we have a list of folks talking about their favorite beauty products of 2007. This list is painstakingly gathered by dearest Annie at BlogdorfGoodman, so big thanks to her. I published eBeautyDaily’s Best of 2007 list a few days ago. Be sure and check out all of the other lists at the blogs listed below, and find some of the latest and greatest and timeless products included in everyones “Favorite Things 2007″ list. I guarantee you will find some wonderful things!

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Dove Onslaught Video

Christina Jones — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 01:56:56 +0000

Not often do you see a company who has mastered viral advertising as well as Dove has – or has so many advertisements that are worthy of attention even, but here is Dove’s newest advertisement, called Onslaught:

Check out Dove’s Campaign For Real Beauty – a campaign that is embraced by so many of us “real people.” And for an extra treat, check out the gorgeous Pascalle at Hot Mama Daily, and her video appraisal of one of Dove’s newest deodorant offerings, Ultimate Clear.

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Happy October!

Christina Jones — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 02:42:21 +0000

Can you BELIEVE it’s October already? How time flies. As is always my focus in October, partially because I am a “passionately pink” kind of gal, but mostly because it is important for you and I to keep on top of our beautiful bodies, I plan to promote breast cancer awareness. I do love pink (raaaally, I do), and I take this time every year to stock up on things I need (kitchen wares, cute t-shirts, tomato soup…yum), but as well try out some things that I have had my eyeballs on who have convinced me to take the plunge by donating part of their profits to breast cancer research. Great products, great causes, right?

If you see something great that you think we should know about, please feel free to let me know by leaving a comment, or shooting me an email (christina@b5media.com). There is so much great pink in the world, and so little time to cover it all.

Also, I always do an October donation to Susan G. Komen for the Cure (see our Passionately Pink for the Cure effort from last year) so this month, I will donate $1 for every comment left on eBeautyDaily during this month, so please come out of the woodwork and say hi if you have never done so before, ok? It’s for a great cause – and I do love to hear from you!

If you wish to donate directly to breast cancer research/support causes, you might look into one of these highly rated charities:

Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Cancer and Careers

Living Beyond Breast Cancer

National Breast Cancer Foundation

Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization

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‘07 Emmy Round Up at Style It Less

Christina Jones — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 20:20:49 +0000

Dexie has done a wonderful job rounding up all of our posts here at the Beauty & Style channel about the Emmy’s – don’t miss it! I really have planned on talking a good bit more about them, but just didn’t get it in this week.

One thing that has been on my mind, but I didn’t get in last week – Did you check out Ali Larter’s hair? She did it herself, styling it with Dove products. What did you think? Me? Welllllllllllll, I won’t blame the products – Dove is a wonderful company with great hair products, but I think she could have used a hairdresser for some help with technique. There, I said it. I hate to be mean, but this is the Emmy’s after all, not a dinner out with the boyfriend.

Technorati tags: Emmys, StyleItLess, Dexie-Wharton, beauty, fashion, Dove, Ali-Lander, hair, hairstyling

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WebSnob: September 21, 2007

Christina Jones — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:57:28 +0000

Can you believe September is nearly over? I sure can’t – time flies when you’re having fun, eh? I hope your weekend is eventful and wonderful, and when you get some time, please peruse the latest and greatest from my snobby friends!

55 Secret Street loves Beau Soleil’s Eco Chic at Shop Bop.

The Stiletto Jungle Girl Talk Panel names their 9 favorite lip balms for keeping your pout kissable all through fall.

Bag Bliss loves the cheap-chic Heidi Klum Handbag Line at Monsoon Accessorize

If little things in life make you happy, you’ll be thrilled with the Theory Olive Patent bag says Bag Snob!

Beauty Snob discovers the ancient art of magnetic healing with diamonds!

Coquette knows it’s all about personal style! Give us a style tip and be entered in to win one of five free copies of The Little Black Book by Nina Garcia.

Fashiontribes dissects the Top 10 most interesting trends from the recent Spring 2008 New York Fashion Week.

GlamChic gets intimate with Elle Macpherson .

Kristopher’s sure the only way you should box your life in is with this Devi Kroell box clutch.

Falling out of fashion? My Fashion Life reviews the recent novel by Karen Yampolsky

Dissed & Dismissed: Second City Style catches celebrity style disasters.

To have and to hold: StyleBakery.com hunts for the hottest fall handbags for every budget.

HiveSlides: Check out Stylehive’s slideshow of some of the most luxurious, over-the-top products in the Hive.

iPapier looks at and reviews Peter Jensen’s Spring 2008 collection at London Fashion Week

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Web Snob: September 14, 2007

Christina Jones — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:15:29 +0000

I have started really getting envious of those lucky dogs trudging around in their stilettos at Fashion Week. Even in the 95 degree heat. I think I am going to have to succumb next spring. Lots of my snobby friends were there this past week, so read all about it, and don’t forget about us few unlucky souls – we have found some great things this week as well. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and enjoy the Web Snobs!

Where is Fashion Week located? At 55 Secret Street of course!

Shop like a rockstar with Stiletto Jungle’s list of links to where you can buy goodies from the official MTV Video Music Awards talent Swag Bag.

Bag Bliss reveals that the Celine (Song Hye Kyo) “Miss Song” Bag is coming to America!

BagSnob interviews Ken Dowling from Neiman Marcus – the most influential man in fashion – from the front row at Fashion Week.

BeautySnob loves her hubby’s Molton Brown Body Washes.

Coquette gets inspiration on the many ways to be fashionable with scarves from NY Fashion Week.

Snazzy Snorkel Blue, regal Rococco Red & ultra-feminine Spring Crocus…Fashiontribes has the dish on the Top 10 colors from the recent Spring 2008 NYC Fashionweek.

Kristopher rocks hooker heels to Home Depot, and flirts like a Krissy to get what she wants.

My Fashion Life interviews Dawn Bebe, founder of OSOYOU.com, the latest social networking site for fashionistas.

Day 7 of Papierblog’s fashion week diary looks at Milly, Nili Lotan, and Sylvia Heisel

Celebrity Styleaholic Najwa Moses gives NPR and YOU a sneak peak of Spring 2008 LOOKS live from NYC Fashion Week!

Second City Style hit as many New York Fashion Week Shows to review as we possibly could. Here are the trends for Spring ‘08…fresh off the runways.

Finding an affordable boot that’s chic, comfortable and affordable sounds like a tall order. StyleBakery.com searched the Web to find the hottest boots made for walkin’ – all for less than $200.

Tyra Banks sets up a runway in a bus station! Stylehive was there to give you a sneak peek with a video of the show!

It’s not often you can find quality cooper jewelry, but The Jewelry Weblog spotted some way cool cooper earrings over at City Details.

Technorati tags: Fashion-Week, Spring 08, fashion, style, bags, beauty, Tyra Banks, Neiman-Marcus

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Have you been watching Splendicity lately?

Christina Jones — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 02:05:54 +0000

We have some truly killer contests going on every day this month! This one is about to end, and doesn’t have a winner yet – so get on over there! Hurry!

To enter today’s contest:

*Find a post written by one of our Splendid Members, that was written today, that features a “splendid haircare” item. The words “splendid haircare” will appear in the post. You can find our complete member blogroll, on the Splendicity.com homepage.
*Next, go to Splendicity.com, and leave a comment with the name of the member blog that features the “splendid haircare” post.
*The TENTH correct entry comment that is left on Splendicity.com wins.

Please read the contest rules before entering. Thank You!

Today’s prize: Alterna’s TEN Shampoo and TEN Hair Masque, with a value of $115.

Alterna brings you The Science of Ten™, the perfect fusion of ten key elements from around the globe to transform any hair from ordinary to extraordinary. Inspired by Enzymetherapy® ~ The Science of Skincare for Hair™, Ten sets new standards in the field of advanced formulation and product performance.

Ten Hair Masque, a concentrated treatment, penetrates quickly to renew and repair all hair types of unprecedented results. Infused with African Cacao Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Caviar Age-Control complex™, Photozyme Complex™ with Color Hold™, White Truffle Oil, Champagne Grape Seed Oil, Bulgarian Evening Primrose, Arabian Frankincense, Moroccan Quillaia Bark and Arnica Flower, Ten fulfills Alterna’s commitment to create products that deliver results and not promises.

Thank you to Alterna for sponsoring today’s contest.

Alterna products can be purchased online through beauty.com and blissworld.com.

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It’s That Time Again: eBeauties of the Week: August 17th, 2007

Christina Jones — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:43:21 +0000

Another week, another weekend. w00t! I hope you all have a wonderful one, and while you are lazying around surfing the tubes, do check out my beeeautiful friends and what has been hot in the beauty and fashion world this week:

Decision ‘07: Michelle Obama – Au Natural or All Glam? Your vote counts at 55 Secret Street.

Adventures in the Stiletto Jungle Are there 101 things you’d rather be doing on the weekend than plunging your hands into icy water to squeeze suds through your dirty bras? Problem solved. Stiletto Jungle has a hot tip for how to wash your lingerie effortlessly.

Bag Snob exclusive, the limited edition Jimmy Choo Bari bag designed by Tamara Mellon!

Beauty Snob firms up her bum with the latest high tech skincare from Skinceuticals, the Advanced Firming Body Lotion!

Coquette’s got an easy trick to update your wardrobe for Fall by accessorizing with bold obi-style and tie on belts.

Fashion Indie will be watching the CW’s Gossip Girls come Fall. Find out why we’re behind this indielicious show.

Don’t just wear the trends! Fashiontribes shows how to interpret the Top 5 fashion trends for home decor chic.

Fun fall skirts from Boden get Girlawhirl in the mood to shop.

Kristopher knows the world’s a dirty place, full of people who think sex is bad. So handle the world with Burberry gloves.

Celebs (and LA-Story.com) are digging the “BalmShell” effect of these new lipglosses– mega-watt glosses with adorable, collectible packaging!

My Fashion Life asks, “Could you live without your oversized bag?”

Papierblog looks at the la.unch of Chigaco designer Anastasia Chatzka’s new online store.

Exposed! The story Second City Style broke last week continues. Some couture wedding gown designers are taking a stand against Kanacca’s shady tactics.

SheFinds? has the scoop on where to find Jessica, Angelina, Jennifer and Victoria?s jeans in the celebrity denim guide.

Check out StyleBakery.com’s winners of their annual “On The Rise” awards honoring this year’s most exciting emerging designers, nominated by you.

In the spirit of Kimora Lee Simmon’s Sangria Fabulosity Gloss that aids in the battle against cancer, Stylehive gives you the top 5 lip glosses for a good cause.

Paper is useful for more than just writing your memoir says The Jewelry Weblog. How about some colorful jewelry made with Japanese paper and metal.

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Show Me Your Cat Eyes: Entry #13

Christina Jones — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:33:11 +0000

Entry 13 ~~did not send me her name, but that’s ok! We have her beautiful eyes, which are all we need!~~ is the beautiful Kayla!

I am caught up adding contestants now, so if for some reason you have sent in a picture and it hasn’t been put up, please do let me know. I will be drawing the winners out of a hat tomorrow morning! Good luck to all, and thanks so much for participating – this has been so much fun for me to get a little glimpse in to you for a change! Hope you are having a wonderful week so far!

Technorati tags: contest, beauty, cat eye, beth bender beauty, cosmetics, makeup

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Glam’s Not A Sham

Christina Jones — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:51:39 +0000

Oy, how people love to stir up *schtuff.* I am about to go all techie on you folks, but just briefly, so kindly bear with me, and if you love Glam as much as I do, please feel free to say so (and if you don’t, you’re probably not reading, but feel free to comment as well). So here goes me with my .02:

The history: TechCrunch and VentureBeat have attempted to go all undercover on Glam and expose what they see as fraudulent numbers that Glam is using in their attempt to raise more capital. They also accuse them of using black hat SEO (search engine optimization) techniques, using sites that have nothing to do with Glam and/or women in their numbers, and other shady insinuations. Both sites accusing Glam have relationships with Sugar Publishing and/or Federated Media, who are in competition with Glam.

My view:

TC and VB are trying to make Glam out to be nothing but a shadow of what it says it is.

All numbers aside, the fact remains that they have hundreds of very happy members making money and enjoying their part of being involved in Glam. Glam is a fun place to be involved with for its members and a useful destination for their readers. They have great and growing traffic, and are driving good traffic to their member blogs who in return are driving traffic to Glam. They have exclusive opportunities for their network members, and have really done a fine job at keeping a group of women with very loud voices happy. Their advertisers are high quality and relevant to the sites they advertise on. If their members aren’t happy, they can leave – some have, as is the ebb and flow of doing business, but most are happy and haven’t. While I sure can’t speak for anyone but myself, I can safely say I visit and participate in Glam sites a great deal more than iVillage sites – Glam is to me more cutting edge and Web 2.0, and iVillage more old style web – so hands down, Glam is certainly number one for me.

If Glam wants to grow via capital investitures, this is how they do it – investors want numbers, so they give them. You can’t measure and compare numbers from one business model to another and come out with anything that is fair for everyone. There is no denying that Glam’s members include the vast majority of the top beauty, fashion and celebrity properties across the web, providing them with a massive reach to the women on the web. According to their Comscore numbers they are number one, according to other numbers they are not. Which set would you use if you were them? And if they are masters at SEO – good for them – we could all learn a little from them. All of the top web properties are masters of SEO, obviously, and this just makes them a more valuable property from the eyes of investors.

Success = Quality + Quantity + a dash of good luck, Glam has all of those going for it. Boys, your bias-cut slips are showing. And that’s about all I have to say – thanks for listening. Back to our regular programming.

Technorati tags: glam.com, techcrunch, sham, beauty, fashion, comscore

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