Happy New Year to all! We all wish you a happy, healthy, successful and beautiful 2009.

As we usher in the new year, we take a look back at the Best and Worst of 2008, along with a look ahead to 2009. From all the Splendicity bloggers, here are some of our favorite (and not so favorite) things from the world of beauty and fashion.
Tracy at Hot Mama Daily tells you about the top5 Hot Mama moments of 2008 and her top 5 favorites beauty products too. She also clues you in on the worst hot messes of the year.
Dexie rounds out the …read more

There’s still time to pick up a few last minute stocking stuffers.  And fellow blogger Rachel Segal at Skin Principles has some great ideas.  Check out her posts on Dylan’s Candy decadent skin care products and Juliet’s Room organic body products.
Here are a few more stocking stuffer ideas or gift hints to throw your Santa baby’s way: 
Soak is a premium wash for all delicates, including but not limited to: knits, cashmere, silk, linen, wool, lingerie and hosiery, swimwear, and baby clothes. Soak’s no-rinse formulation is perfect for hand-washing (takes approximately 15 minutes), won’t leave any soap residue due to the low-suds formula, and leaves your washables …read more

Fellow b5media blogger Julie Bonner is hosting a challenge on The Snarkstress, and I’m jumping on board.  It’s called “The Snarkstress Challenge” and each week Julie will ask her readers to step out of their beauty and fashion ruts.  Sounds like fun, right?
In keeping with the celebrity trend of the moment, the first challenge was simple… to wear and/or buy a scarf.  So below is a photo of me wearing a black “Pashmina” scarf (and a cute black and white stripped turtle neck I scooped up at Forever 21 for only $8.50) during my dizzying four-day stay in Las Vegas.
 
The photo was …read more

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.
Aly offers beauty products for holidays at eBeautyDaily.
Star shows us a selection …read more

Free stuff is always good. And right now there are several cool giveaways going on around b5media where you can win free shoes, jewelry, bags and other fantastic items.
First of all, I’m giving away a pair of Naughty Monkey shoes over at Shoe Blitz – so be sure to enter!

You can also find giveaways for:

Silver color heart earrings
Coach Bag!
Hope bracelet from Twisted Silver
Basket of Indulgence
More b5 Bloggy Giveaways

Photo credit: Heels.com

Hi my lovelies!!!
It’s with a sad and heavy heart that I announce that today is my last day as blogger for Hot Mama Daily.    Yes, I know, I know.. this comes as a shock to most of you, and I hate to be the bearer of bad news…
As I’m sure all my frequent readers have noticed, since the summer, my posting has been very, very sporatic.  This is because I returned to a full-time job a few months ago (boo-hoo!) and have been trying to keep up blogging, work-life, family-life, and extra-curricular-life (if that makes any sense! LOL!) …read more

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.
FASHION
Move over Serena Van Der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf. Eye4Style revisits the brash and bold style of Gossip Girl’s Chuck Bass . Don’t worry, ladies – there’s enough to go around.
Snarkstress implores you to help her figure out just what in the heck is going on with Brooke Hogan’s feet.
Teen Style Lounge wonders if you’ve seen the creepy pics of the immortal Miley Cyrus.
STYLEnosh starts a flip-flop debate by asking, Why do men hate flip-flops?
SHOPPING
Aging Fabulous asks if it is a good deal when the sale price …read more

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.
BEAUTY
Aging Fabulous tried out some anti-aging products from L’Oreal’s Skin Genesis Line. Stop by to see what they were and what she thought.
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 …read more

I’d like to give a warm welcome to Gleaming Things, the newest blog to join our channel here at b5media.  And the blog is geared towards a girl’s faaaavorit-est thing: JEWELRY!  Who doesn’t love jewelry?  Even if you don’t wear a whole lot of it, admit it, you can’t help but looks twice and maybe sigh a little when passing a jewelry shop… right?  Tee hee..
Head on over to Gleaming Things and show my girl (and b5media writer) Chloe Findlay-Harder some love!  Pretty please with diamonds on top? Love ya forever!  Thanks!

SHOPPING
The Latest Luxe is celebrating life on easy street with this Dolce and Gabbana tote.
Style It Less copied Reese Witherspoon’s blouse and skirt look for less with a minor change in the shoes department.
Style Tots was inspired by Kaiya Eve Rosette Tank & Petticoat Skirt to have a cotton candy birthday party theme.
Teen Style Lounge has found the one must-have item for summer you’ve probably never even thought about.
FASHION
The Well-Heeled Society asks you to answer the riddle What’s Black and White and Stylish All Over? in order to win a fabulous package!
She Knows Best wants you to meet the Diamond …read more