Holiday spirit: Let the shopping begin!
November 28, 2008 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Beauty, Product Reviews
All around b5media’s Beauty & Style Channel, the Splendicity bloggers have put together some amazing holiday gift guides. Everything from makeup and skincare products to little black dresses and accessories, we have it all.
Let’s go shopping!


Beth at Aging Fabulous offers a selection of terrific beauty gifts.
SP shows you some terrific handbags at Banging Bags, fabulous stocking stuffers at Shopaholics Daily, and even more holiday gifts at Style Her Hair.
Nikki shows us some wonderful little black dresses at Celeb Look.
Gayla features some adorable gifts for your pets at Couture Critters.
Right here, I suggest some beauty products for holidays at eBeautyDaily.
Star shows us a selection of fabulous gifts for him and her at Glamour Gift Guide.
Chloe features jewelry gifts for family and friends at Gleaming Things, and offers The Twelve Days of Shopping Christmas Guide at Her Accessories.
Tracy has a not so secret wish list and her holiday gift guide at Hot Mama Daily.
Dexie’s jewelry gift guide for her lights up She Knows Best. And don’t miss out on her Under $100 Holiday Looks at Style It Less.
Kori offers fabulous shoes for every woman in your life at ShoeBlitz.
Colleen features wonderful spa and beauty gifts at Spa Beautifully.
Ashley invites you to indulge in luxury at The Latest Luxe.
Lara provides 8 top 8 lists of holiday gifts for everyone at The List Maven.
Happy Shopping!!

The Best of the Week from Splendicity
From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.
FASHION
The Well-Heeled Society highlights a worthy Breast Cancer Awareness event: Shoes That Inspire, where you can buy a $10.00 raffle for silk Peter Fox shoes, hand-painted by Tracey Asai.
BEAUTY
A Touch of Blusher counts down the best 10 fall 2008 makeup collections.
Steeping Beauty has a low cost fine mist spray by Evian.
Splendid Reading for the Weekend
From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion 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”.
The Best of the Week from Splendicity
From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.
BEAUTY
NY Spender pampers herself with two new products that won’t break the bank.
Beauty Bento Box tells us how important it is for us to give our bare legs a sleek, sexy and glowing look that’s perfect for this summer.
Beauty Secrets Revealed shares a Homemade Lip Plumper Recipe.
See how Beauty and Fashion Tech made her own mineral makeup using a Bramble and Berry Mineral Makeup Kit complete with pictures and swatches!
Viva Woman takes a look at ingredients that can cause your skin to become more sun sensitive.
Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog shows you how to create an orange, gold and teal eye look with Nars Cosmetics.
All That & a got a fresh new design and has a review of Not Just a Pretty Face, a book about the dangers in our makeup and skincare.
Krizia from Beauty Match meets Candace Bushnell author of Sex and the City.
FASHION
Style…a work in progress proves that hope springs eternal…and finally gets her sticky little fingers on Heimstone’s Perfecto jacket…
Would you wear a red wedding dress? Just A Formality features this gorgeous Justin Alexander Red Bridal Gown.
Tops 2 Bottoms lets you in on the latest swimwear trend.
Kim at Indie Style File needs to be more graceful to be a ballerina, but at least can look like one with a tutu tank dress by ouma.
Her Accessories wonders why we need camouflage Louis Vuitton? Pardon me, it’s called “Monogramouflage” - for the urban jungle perhaps?
SHOPPING
CelebLOOK found some hot zebra print bikini’s that will have you looking as hot as Lisa Rinna in hers.
Enter to win this M Z Wallace handbag valued at $335 at Glamour Gift Guide.
Shoe Blitz features an assortment of Prada boots that are perfect for fall.
Shopalicious is pining over these to-die-for python heels — and they’re on sale!
ShopDiary says you can pre-order Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives now before the sale officially begins on July 18.
Want Some Splendid Reading? Start Here!
From the Splendicity community, comes this week’s best in Beauty, Fashion and Shopping.
BEAUTY
The Fragrance Fanatic tells you some great ways to Wear Your Fragrance.
Aging Fabulous introduces us to Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Body Serum.
Beauty Banter asks celebrity makeup artists how to do a white eyelid right… must-have application tips and products for a fierce, summer white eye!
A Touch of Blusher looks at Dior’s fall 2008 makeup collection.
The Scented Life is excited to hear that Justin Timberlake will be the face of Givenchy’s new cologne, Play.
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic finally finds a great concealer that will cover up her undereye area all day! It’s Tarte’s The Eraser!
Beautiful Makeup Search picks out some products from the Shu Uemura 25th Boutique Birthday collection.
Steeping Beauty Gets Smart with Peter Thomas Roth’s Un-Wrinkle Pressed Powder!
FASHION
Wardrobe Oxygen offers some suggestions to give a modern and youthful look to your makeup routine.
The Well-Heeled Society shows you a worthwhile shoe investment, available in a spectrum of colors from Ralph Lauren.
She Knows Best is glad to report that David Arquette has redeemed himself.
Style Tots is giving away a Tutu from Prissy Poofs.
Snarkstress marvels that the potentially future First Lady, Michelle Obama, is an off-the-rack shopper - and is creating quite a frenzy in the process.
The Fashionable Kiffen asks “Denim or Not?”
SHOPPING
Style It Less offers up an Under $100 Look with a belted tunic, jeans and a Christian Louboutin Pumps replica.
Teen Style Lounge invites you to get your cute on with this summery (and cheap!) sundress and accessories outfit from Forever 21.
Have a splendid weekend!
Splendid Reads: May 25, 2008
May 25, 2008 by Christina Jones
Filed under Beauty, Style
Check out what the stylish folks from Splendicity are talking about this weekend - I hope you’re having a great one, and a long one too - enjoy your Memorial Day!
SHOPPING
CelebLOOK is in love with Gwyneth Paltrow’s shoes and finds a similar pair for us all.
Style It Less copied Gwyneth Paltrow’s Yummy Mommy look for less than $105
The Well-Heeled Society is collaborating with Victoria’s Secret to host a pink-infused, Sex and the City Shoe Drive to benefit Dress For Success
Wardrobe Oxygen offers some suggestions on how to add feminine and romantic elements to a classic wardrobe.
eye4style can’t wait for the new Sex and the City flick! These gorgeous images of Carrie and Big from Vogue tide her over…
STYLEnosh wonders why it’s sooo hard to find cute navy shoes.
BEAUTY
Aging Fabulous discovers Redpoint Beauty and shares her most wanted products from the line.
A Touch of Blusher gets the “false-eyelash treatment” from YSL.
eBeautyDaily is checking out Redpoint Advanced Color Cosmetics.
Beauty Banter reviews the skincare line that Halle Berry, Naomi Watts, Jennifer Garner, Kristin Davis, and Amanda Bynes use on their A-list faces!
makeup loves me wants to know what you thought of the makeup looks in the gossip girl season finale.
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic gets a really close look at her skin, now and in the future!
TheScentedLife takes a retro trip to 1978 and rediscovers Estee Lauder White Linen.
Raging Rouge now understands why Americans and Canadians get along so famously… They share their beauty secrets, like AG Hair Cosmetics!
FASHION
She Knows Best lists the fashion tips for Men 5′8 and Under from Alan Au.
Style Tots thinks Rachel Fox is a ray of sunshine in yellow.
The Latest Luxe is ready to turn up the heat and count down to summer in these Manolo Blahnik leopard sandals.
Snarkstress finds the fun in the wacky head-toppers worn last weekend at a Royal wedding. See if you get a laugh from them, too.
Teen Style Lounge has found the one watch you need this summer…on the cheap!
Let’s Go Shopping is giving away 2 Sex And The City Bracelets Worth $274
The Fashionable Kiffen heralds the arrival of summer with tons of cute sandal picks.
What do Angelina, Gwen and Jessica love wearing during their pregnancies? Check out Hot Mama Daily to find out!
Splendid Reads: April 27, 2008
April 27, 2008 by Christina Jones
Filed under Beauty, Style
Here is the best of Splendicity for the last week of April - happy reading, and I hope you are enjoying your weekend!
SHOPPING
Wardrobe Oxygen offers some wardrobe alternatives to the less-than-flattering pieces in your closet.
My Wardrobe Today reviews Clinique cosmetics and skincare.
eye4style shops jewelry designer Philip Crangi’s limited edition collection for The Gap.
STYLEnosh spends quality time with online shoe stores.
BEAUTY
Aging Fabulous tells you about anti-aging the natural way.
TheScentedLife has a craft crush on Disquieting Designs.
Raging Rouge is officially addicted to Treat O’my Goodness Pink Grapefruit Organic Body Cream.
A Touch of Blusher loves the Golden Dior pendant.
eBeautyDaily tests new self-tanners, but goes back to old faithful, Xen-Tan.
Beauty Bantermuses over the must-have Spring nail items… including the most sought after Spring polish colors!
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic is really loving Kiehl’s new Superbly Restorative Products!
Beautynomicsshares to us her review about the skin care sensation REVALESKIN
makeup loves me takes the blue lash trend straight from the runway to you.
Teen Style Lounge shares 5 cheap and easy at-home tips for gorgeous skin. this spring.
FASHION
CelebLook asks which of Miley’s looks is your favorite.
The Fashionable Kiffen shares her packing tips in Travel Wardrobes 101.
Haute & Bothered’s gone green with tree chic fashions that are naturally haute!
Let’s Go Shopping writes about Spring 2008 Hottest Make-Up Trends.
Snarkstress loves how Eva, Miley, and Alicia are scarfing it up this season.
Weekly Splendid Reads: April 13, 2008
April 13, 2008 by Christina Jones
Filed under Beauty, Style
Haute & Bothered says The Hills Are Alive with…Fashion Lines! Check out Whitley’s new collection here.
eye4style hates Bluefly but is open minded enough to check out their newest site concept, b*fly, anyway. Check it out here.
She Knows Best continues it’s month long weekly contests with 2 free shirts from The Ryde.
My Wardrobe Today sends out a special dedication to all those who have inspired her in regard to fashion.
STYLEnosh starts a ruckus by asking, “Do we dress too casually?”
Snarkstress thinks Fergie could make Bootylicious an entry in the dictionary.
SHOPPING
CelebLOOK tells you where to get an affordable and casual outfit that was recently seen on Jessica Simpson.
Let’s Go Shopping says Forzieri is a one stop destination for Italian Designer Handbags, Shoes, Jewelry and Accessories.
Wardrobe Oxygen offers suggestions on where to purchase supportive yet flattering swimwear.
Style It Less lets you in on the best bras according to a Consumer Reports research.
Style Tots picked uber-cute Hello Kitty accessories from Claire’s for your Little girl.
The Latest Luxe enjoys some rainbow RX with the Fendi Multicolored B Bag
BEAUTY
Teri from Beautiful Makeup Search finally made a visit to Space.NK in Soho.
A Touch of Blusher continues the feast of vibrant colors.
Lipstick, Powder ‘n Paint appreciates a quick and easy beauty routine and Bobbi Brown’s Quick Face Collection will help take minutes off your makeup routine.
Style Goodies has the scoop on the new fragrances from Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Lovers line!
makeup loves me has an exclusive discount code to get you 20% off on tarte, cargo, philosophy and so much more.
Beauty Banter reviews the BEST lippies with SPF for summer protection and a hydrated pout!
Raging Rouge kicks off an introduction to Urban Decay’s 2008 Summer collection with a review of Big Fatty Mascara in a rainbow of colors!
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic gives herself a facial in 1 minute!
TheScentedLife is suspicious about Gwen Stefani’s new fragrance, Harajuku Lovers.
Teen Style Lounge rolls out the first of 4 weekly Clean & Clear skin care giveaways. Don’t miss your chance to win this week’s prize: an In-Shower facial.
Splendid Posts from Splendicity - April 6th, 2008
April 6, 2008 by Christina Jones
Filed under Beauty, Style
It’s time for the Splendid posts of the week, by our fab Splendicity members, who are blogging about beauty, fashion and shopping! Stop by Splendicity.com to keep an eye on all of us at once!
Beauty Match discovers Clear by Hydroderm: adult acne solution free beauty samples
Aging Fabulous tells you about a lip enhancer and moisturizer that really works.
Petite Fashionista has a $100 Gift Card to Lands’ End to Give Away enter today!
Viva Woman reviews Ferro Cosmetics fabulous mineral makeup and offers her readers an exclusive promotion code.
Beauty Bento Box invites readers to discuss RevaleSkin and CoffeeBerry.
Style Manila tries on Vintage Silk for a change.
Tops 2 Bottoms has a new ruffled dress, lace top, and a desert scarf, all from Irene’s Closet!
Beauty Secrets Revealed is Giving Away Normal Skin Kit Worth $315 From Esente Physioceuticals
Shopalicious has a flashback to Charlie’s Angels’ time with this sunset print string bikini!
Beauty and Fashion Tech spent six weeks trying a unique acne treatment, DS Labs Trioxil Acne Treament Gel.
There is still time to join NY Spender’s Bikini Club.
SugarShock Beauty is indulging in yummy pink buttercream frosting treats but this stuff is guilt-free, courtesy of Jaqua.
ShoeBlitz talks about fun spring sandals from Prada, Christian Louboutin and Betsey Johnson. Style…A Work In Progress goes cuckoo…or should that be pigeon…for racing pigeon ring necklaces.
Savvy Skin is giving away the zit zapping tool ThermaClear. Enter the contest now!
Her Accessories is celebrating springtime flowers with these fun flowery rings, hair clips and even a flowered belt.
All That & a goes green with a look at Beau Soleil’s new spring collection.
It’s time for prom mania and Indie Style File has got a bunch of great dresses for you.
Karen fromMakeup and Beauty Blog road tests skin care products from Dove’s new Go Fresh line and loves them!
ShopDiary is quite excited about the Comme des Garçons for H&M designer collaboration.
Canadian Beauty tells you about Julia Allison’s makeup.
Splendid Reads from Splendicity!
March 30, 2008 by Christina Jones
Filed under Beauty, Style
- Beautiful Makeup Search cannot get enough of this palette from the new Heatherette for MAC Collection.
- Haute and Bothered’s seeing stars
- eye4style offers up the cutest polar bear pendant ever as a reader giveaway - enter to win now!
- Wardrobe oxygen wonders if a backless bra made for busty women will live up to its claim.
- Snarkstress hated to do it, but she had no choice. See Fashion Maven Eva Longoria get her first (and much-deserved) Snarkstress Shredding.
- Teen Style Lounge reminds you to enter to win a $50 e-Gift card to Arizona Jeans Co. Monday is the last day for entry, so hurry over!
- She Knows Best wants your opinion on skinny ties.
- Style It Less shows the new Twisted Silver Earrings, a promo code and chance to win a pair.
- Style Tots thinks the Chloe Kids Collection needs a bit of color.
- A Touch of Blusher can’t live without this foundation.
he Scented Life tried Mariah Carey’s limited edition perfume, M by Mariah Carey GOLD. - makeup loves me discovers the mystique of spring’s newest nail trend grey polish . come see it for yourself!
- The Raging Rouge Beauty Blog is wild about tarte Mineral Powder Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess. Oh heavenly tan!
- Beauty Banter talks exclusively to Earnest Sewn’s gorgeous publicist and partner to find out what are her favorite, must-have beauty products!
- 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic gets some advice from Brad Johns on maintaining her blonde highlights!
- Beautynomics shares her Scrub Story about The Face Shop Sake Gel Clarifying Body Scrub
- The Latest Luxe enjoys life in the luxe lane with the Anya Hindmarch Lulu Clutch.
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