In the face of post-Christmas poverty, there’s no word sexier than free.
Well, start your engines: On January 10, 2009, ALL Sephora locations will be asking their clientèle to make a New Years Resolution where they pledge allegiance to healthy skin.
On this one fabulous day (which is, in a beautiful coincidence, the day before I fly off on a whirlwind trip to the West Coast) treat your skin to a little TLC with a complimentary, one-on-one consultation from a Sephora skincare pro, and go home with the ultimate beauty must-have: an exclusive bag filled with FREE samples of Sephora’s favorite skincare …read more

This year bloggers from around b5media’s Lifestyles, Health and Wellness channels are giving readers a special surprise. They’ve created a virtual mall to help ease the anxiety of shopping for those on your Christmas list who may be a little more difficult to buy for.
Stop by Kettle and Cup and select your favorite hot beverage, kick back and browse this years Holiday Gift Guide Shopping Extravaganza.

Cherie from Career and Kids has the perfect list for the business woman/working parent.
Mary Emma from One Book Two Book shares a suggest shopping list for the avid reader and artist on your list.
Everyone knows …read more

 
Paula, the Cosmetics Cop, says to beware of tiny jars of eye cream. (WCPO)
Three day handbag sale at Saks!! (BagSnob)
Sounds like Estee Lauder needs to move to Sephora (/crosses fingers) (Forbes)
Please don’t be swayed by plastic surgeons with good SEO guys on the web (NYT)
Is beauty a moral issue for you? (Independent)
Lucky CMT dogs get to try one of my all time faves, Bioque (AllAmericanPatriots)
When is a fashion ad NOT a fashion ad?  I dunno. It’s all a little nuts to me – but I love it.  (NYT)
Muppet Janice goes to Washington (WWD)
You too can buy The Oprah’s castoffs.  Whoopee. …read more