BEAUTY
Viva Woman finds out how to read the secret batch codes of beauty products and determine their expiry date.
A Touch of Blusher brings you highlights from 2007.
Makeup and Beauty Blog brings you 5 Makeup and Beauty Tips from Paris Hilton.
Savvy Skin tells you the Top 10 Signs You’re A Beauty Junkie.
Just in time for you to ring in the New Year, makeup loves me teaches you the fine art of properly applying false eyelashes.
Ellen from Spa Beautifully shares the Top 10 Beauty Trends to Look for in 2008.
Beauty and Fashion Tech has found that The ThermaClear Acne Treatment Device is One of the Year’s Most Interesting and Useful Devices.
The results are in for Temptalia’s Best of Beauty Awards 2007, check out who won!
Sugar Shock says, “My Lips are Sealed“.
Christine at 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic spends time with Celebrity Makeup Artist Jake Bailey and Max Factor.
Beauty Secrets Revealed Shares a Blueberry Age-Defying Face Pack Recipe.
At Teen Style Lounge, Liberty shares 6 Quick Tips to Super Kissable Lips.
eBeautyDaily lists the top 10 beautiful things she couldn’t do without in 2007.
The Scented Life says that Bond no 9 is bringing Andy Warhol back to life – in a little silver bottle!
Beauty Banter muses on the 5 Minute Make-Up application! Including the EXACT products you’ll need to achieve the no-fuss look!
NY Spender asks “Is your hair color right for you?”
A Girl’s Gotta Spa! thinks the Baby Quasar LED Light Therapy is a splendid secret weapon against acne & wrinkles.
Makeup Minute thinks Billy B’s Paintbrushes are splendid beauty tools that are worth every penny.
Cinnamon Kitten’s 2007 in Review: 5 Favorite New Products.
Beautyholics Anonymous has Effective Ways To Losing Weight.
Beautiful Makeup Search says that this is one must-have beauty product that works for everyone.

FASHION
Eagle eyed ShopDiary was the first blogger to point out the startling similarities between dresses by Diane Von Furstenberg and Forever 21. A week later, DVF sued Forever 21.
Style…a work in progress says “…Sea Bass, Sea Bass…that’s four Sea Bass“.
STYLEnosh asks the the difficult question, “Have You Let Yourself Go?”
She Knows Best has a Men’s Fashion Don’t List.
Spork Fashion Exclusive! Actress Shannyn Sossamon Shares her Style.
The Snarkstress needs your help in finding out just what exactly is on David Beckham’s head.
Indie Style File has A Take five interview with Kelly of Killer Cotton fame.
The Fashionable Kiffen says that fashion is an art form.
CelebLOOK tells you where to get Emmy Award Dress Look-a-Likes.

SHOPPING
Laya’s EYE shows us a new class of wine glass charms.
Her Accessories has a list of 10 reasons (or excuses) to treat yourself to a really good pair of shoes.
Style It Less ‘07 Review | List Of Under $100 Stylish Looks.
Style Tots has some Spring 2008 Pediped News.
Shopalicious is convinced that these knickers will put you in a festive mood to ring in the new year!
Kim at All That and a got in lots of pics of Simply Vera, the Vera Wang line at Kohl’s.
The Latest Luxe says to Set Your Gold Standard with Stiletto Patent Sandals by Bruno Frisoni.
Aging Fabulous says that these are Must-Have Wicking Pajamas.

The Splendicity community wishes you and yours a very happy, healthy, and splendid new year!

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*Visit 3 Splendid Member blogs, post a comment on their latest post that is not a contest post. Read the post, and make it a real comment about the post. You can also view the Splendicity member list right at the homepage: Splendicity.com .

*Go back to Splendicity.com and report the Splendid Member blogs that you commented on in today’s Splendicity blog contest post.
All readers that complete the process are entered into the drawing to win today’s prize.

Today’s prize is a goodie bag from The Body Shop, filled with makeup worth over $100.

The Body Shop just launched their makeup collection for Fall: the Fabulous Metallics Collection. The limited edition collection includes the pretty Shimmer Squares, a new Flawless Skin Protecting Foundation, a Shimmer Smudger Loose Eye Powders, and three new jeweled shaped Precious Rouge Lipsticks.

Thank you to The Body Shop for sponsoring today’s contest.

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*Guess the Celeb: Post your answer in the comments section of today’s Splendicity contest post.

*The FIFTH person to guess correctly, with the full first and last name of the celebrity in the picture below wins!

Please read the contest rules before entering. Thank You!

The prize for winning todays splendid contest:
Two Marine Enzyme Intensive Treatment Masks from Dr. Bragi. Worth $20 each, the value of this prize is $40. Fine lines, dehydration, loss of firmness and signs of premature aging no longer warrant a trip to the dermatologist. The active enzymes found inside the convenient sachet of Marine Enzyme Intensive Treatment Mask make skin plumper, smoother and brighter.

Thank you to Dr. Bragi for sponsoring todays contest.

Dr. Bragi’s pioneering Marine Enzyme Skin Care range is the first U.S. launch from Boutique Unique London LLP, a London-based developer of high-end beauty brands from around the world. Dr. Bragi products are available exclusively at Bliss Spas nationwide or www.blissspa.com. For more information, please visit www.drbragi.com.

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*Guess the designer who designed this beautiful dress pictured here. One of our member blogs is featuring this designer today as well.

*The first person to find the featured designers first and last name, along with the name of the blog that this designer is featured on today will win. The correct answer, including the full name of the designer and the member blog that they were featured on, must be left in the comments of today’s Splendicity blog contest post to win.

The prize for winning today’s contest is a one years subscription to Allure Magazine, and a $10 e-gift certificate to Sephora.com. The total prize has a retail value of $48.

Thank you to our wonderful company, b5media, for donating the prizes for todays contest.

Please read the contest rules before entering. Thank You!

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To enter to win a one year subscription to GLAMOUR Magazine, and a collection of Skin Milk Bath and Body Products, you must do the following:

*Visit 3 Splendid Member blogs that are listed in our FASHION category, post a comment saying hello. You can also view the Splendicity member list right at the homepage: Splendicity.com where our member list is broken down into categories.

All readers that complete the process are entered into the drawing to win today’s prize.
This prize will include 5 products from the bath and body line including:  SkinMilk Beauty Bar, SkinMilk Soft Shimmer Lotion, SkinMilk Shower Gel, SkinMilk Body Polish, SkinMilk Bath Soak.
Thank you to Glamour Magazine and SkinMilk for sponsoring today’s contest. SkinMilk separates science from fiction to bring you the skin benefits of real milk, fortified with essential vitamins A, D, and E. Visit skinmilk.net for more information about their nourishing line.

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*Find a post written today by one of our Splendid Members that features a “splendid fragrance.” The words “splendid fragrance” will appear in the post about fragrance. You can find our complete member blogroll, on the Splendicity.com homepage.

*Next, go to TheScentedLife.com, and leave a comment with the name of the member blog that features the “splendid fragrance” post.

*The TENTH correct entry comment that is left on TheScentedLife.com wins.

Today’s prize:

Tom Ford Black Orchid 3.4 fl. oz. Eau de Parfum Spray valued at $135

Only a visionary like Tom Ford could reinvent traditional perfumery for the 21st century with his first signature fragrance. Inspired by a flower as elusive as it is elegant, the Tom Ford Black Orchid fragrance collection evokes both timeless luxury and worldly glamour. Reminiscent of iconic fragrances that enhance the skin’s natural perfume, it is made with sumptuous ingredients that provoke the senses and heighten desire. Even the sleek and sensuous black bottle is classic yet modern. Created for the woman who is drawn to all things luxurious and pleasurable, Black Orchid is now yours to discover.

Thank you to Tom Ford Beauty for sponsoring today’s contest.

*Contest only open to US and Canadian residents. Please read the contest rules before entering. Thank You!

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The Splendicity contest for today, September 4th:

To enter to win an official Splendicity T-Shirt, a one year subscription to VOGUE Magazine, and a $25 Gift Card to shopbop.com, you must do the following:

*Visit 5 Splendid Member blogs, post a comment saying hello. You can also view the Splendicity member list right at the homepage: Splendicity.com
*Go back to Splendicity.com and report the Splendid Member blogs that you commented on in today’s Splendicity blog contest post.

All readers that complete the process are entered into the drawing to win today’s prize.

Be sure to check back here each and every day for the rest of September to enter to win some splendid prizes – over $2000 worth!

*Contest only open to US and Canadian residents.

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For me, the best part of being a member of Splendicity, is the fact that I have been a reader of most of the member blogs for a long while prior to them joining Splendicity–but now I get to interact with them behind the scenes, and I’ve got to tell you–these girls are the bees knees!

So I hope you’ll stop by for the launch and I sure hope you participate in the contests and win some pretty cool products! (But I can’t tell you what–you have to find out for yourself! :) )

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