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 top 5 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 year with her round-up lists at Style It Less, including under $100 looks, celebrity looks for less and her own personal bargain looks.

Aly gives you the beauty ingredient forecast and what’s in and what’s out in hair for 2009 at eBeautyDaily. She also chimes in with Lemon Drop’s worst fashion trends of 2008 at Shopaholics Daily along with hair trends for 2009 and worst celebrity hairstyles of 2008 at Style Her Hair.

Liberty provides her top 5 beauty finds and top 10 beauty tips of 2008 at Teen Style Lounge.

Chloe talks about her favorite jewelry of 2008 at Gleaming Things and favorite fashion picks at Her Accessories.

Julie points out the worst dresses celebrities of 2008 at Snarkstress.

Ashley discusses her top 10 most luxurious items of 2008 at The Latest Luxe.

Mary Jo makes her top 10 beauty & style resolutions for 2009 at The List Maven.

Beth tells you the top 10 must-have beauty products of the year at Aging Fabulous.

Shannon provides her list of top 10 best makeup products of 2008 at Makeup Minute.

Rachel talks about her 2009 New Year’s skin resolutions at Skin Principles.

Kori shows you the worst shoe trends of 2008 at Shoe Blitz and the best and worst fashion Trends of 2008 at Shopaholics Daily.

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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”.

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.

FASHION

The Well-Heeled Society is giving subscribers a chance to win wall-to-wall shoes!

eye4style gets the scoop of fall footwear courtesy of shoe designer Faryl Robin Morse. Click here to read the exclusive interview!

STYLEnosh is offering a new approach to fall 2008 fashion.

BEAUTY

Come see what Teri and a few of her Beautiful Makeup Search friends thought about the brand new L’Oreal Féria Multi-Faceted Shimmering Colour.

Aging Fabulous tells you how to look ten years younger in five minutes.

CelebLOOK wonders if you like Victoria Beckham’s new pixie.

A Touch of Blusher reviews Basics Eye Palette from Bobbi Brown’s holiday 2008 collection.

Beauty Banter gets beautiful for a great cause… here’s an exclusive look at the star-studded beauty and health event honoring the 60th Anniversary of the Emmy’s AND Breast Cancer Awareness!

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic finds some hair inspiration in the Gen Art Fashion Show!

Teen Style Lounge reminds you that these are the final days to enter to win over $200 in skin care products, plus a new laptop bag and flash drive. What are you waiting for? Enter now!

Snarkstress is praying that her crystal ball of beauty has this degree of fabulousness in her future.

Steeping Beauty observes the healing effects of Natural Skin MD’s Shielding Lotion.

The Scented Life likes Victoria Beckham’s softer side in her new perfume, Beckham Signature for Her.

SHOPPING

The Fragrance Fanatic explores the new Fall collection of candles at Yankee Candle.

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.

FASHION

NY Spender reports some of her favorite, and not so favorite, looks from New York Fashion Week.

Viva Woman shows you how colored stockings can add style and fashion to your wardrobe.

Petite Fashionista says don’t miss the upcoming Petite Feet Sample Sales in Toronto!

Tops 2 Bottoms shares her Erin Fetherston favourites from New York Fashion Week.

Style…a work in progress has discovered some accessories which are decidedly…hairy.

BEAUTY

Beauty and Fashion Tech reveiws a new Pixi eye shadow palette from Target, complete with swatches.

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog gives you a sneak peek at super cute holiday makeup gift sets from Benefit Cosmetics.

Krizia from Beauty Match shares Makeup tips from Jennifer Lopez’s makeup artist.

Beauty Bento Box experiments on a new scent, Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana.

SHOPPING

Laya’s EYE desires Alexa Wagner knee high boots & a Nancy Gonzalez croc hobo…

Shopalicious finds a way to work some Stella McCartney into her wardrobe without breaking the bank: The Stella McCartney for LeSportsac Classic Carryall!

ShopDiary notes a trend from New York Fashion Week for Spring 2009: assymetrical or one shouldered.

It’s fall and that means there are tons of great sales around! Her Accessories has some shopping suggestions for classic accessories on sale.

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From the Splendicity community, comes this week’s best in shopping, beauty and fashion.

SHOPPING

The Well-Heeled Society reveals some skin for the upcoming Fall season.

eye4style shares an unexpected resource for all things chic.

BEAUTY

A Touch of Blusher reviews Velvet Creme Wash from L’Oréal’s De-maq Expert range.

Beauty Banter does the summer beauty product roundup - the 15 items you NEED to own!

Beauty Blogging Junkie’s Napoleon Perdis Lip Service is her version of Napoleon Dynamite’s precious ChapStick. If she were to leave it at home, she’d borrow “your guys’s” phone to get someone to drop it off, stat.

Teen Style Lounge is running a killer contest for your chance to win over $200 in skin care products all packed inside a great new laptop bag. Enter to win right here!

Steeping Beauty locks lips and shines with NARS Lip Lacquers!

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic has finally found a way to get rid of her shiny t-zone!

FASHION

Snarkstress invites you to witness how Pretty Boy Pitt can make even a wife-beater look like high style.

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From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.

SHOPPING

With the economy in bad shape, NY Spender is looking for new ways to save, from coupons clipping to smaller perfume bottles.

Shopalicious shares the scoop on surfer-cool Toms Shoes latest release: the ultra stylin’ wrap boot!

Style…a work in progress finds some haute couture inspiration in the high street when she tells us that Coco joins the Crew.

ShopDiary reviews Bond No. 9 New York’s latest fragrance, Andy Warhol Lexington Avenue.

Shoe Blitz adores the purple and black L.A.M.B. Miyagi.

Glamour Gift Guide suggests the gorgeous Marc Jacobs Ostrich Stam Satchel.

BEAUTY

Krizia from Beauty Match boldly states: Why I will NEVER gain weight

Viva Woman shares with you the beauty benefits of drinking milk.

Beauty Secrets Revealed shares a Hot Oil Hair Treatment Recipe For Dry, Damaged & Frizzy Hair

Beauty and Fashion Tech looks at a number of powder sunscreens, so now you can reapply sunscreen without ruining your makeup!

Beauty Blogging Junkie has partnered with Three Custom Color to provide 25 readers with TCC’s new Watercolours for Cheeks in Wallflower, a dewy beige. Click here for more info on how to enter.

FASHION

Petite Fashionista knows that you have to feel your best, to look your best! Join Christa and the readers of PF as they do a 5 day RESET to have more energy and fit into their “skinny” jeans!

Her Accessories is looking at the horsey side of things with her top picks for equestrian-themed accessories.

Just A Formality loves these silk sandals from Oscar de la Renta - perfect for a formal event.

The Space Between My Peers is blogging her own comeback! Check out the before pictures and offer your suggestions.

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.

FASHION

eye4style plans to be $990 poorer this Fall. Find out why here.

Teen Style Lounge wants your opinion on the Menswear Vest trend for women. Is it a Yay or Nay?

SHOPPING

The Well-Heeled Society is gifting their twentieth commenting subscriber a pair of My Sensual Almost Elbow-high Leather Gloves, and they get to choose from ten fashionable colors - including purple!

STYLEnosh asks you to weigh in on, “How much is too much to spend on a handbag?”.

BEAUTY

A Touch of Blusher brings you Fall 2008 Makeup Trend Report.

TheScentedLife is loving Diptyque’s Oyedo perfume as a late-summer pick-me-up!

Beauty Banter has a new favorite makeup line… and it’s purrrfect for every face!

Find out what Beauty Blogging Junkie is using to hydrate her chlorine-ravaged locks here.

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.

FASHION

Style Manila throws a question on locally-made shoes: where have all the Marikina shoes gone?

Tops 2 Bottoms presents a styling option The Man’s Suit for her Work Wear Monday Series.

The Space Between My Peers presents a fashion lab proving boxy tops are not the most flattering option.

Just A Formality loves this pink Justin Alexander ball gown for a fairy tale wedding.

Petite Fashionista knows the secret of olympic athletes and highlights a few petite powerhouses, that proves you don’t have to be big to be strong!

CelebLOOK is loving Katie Holmes and her svelte look. Do you agree?

Style…a work in progress enthuses over the short-sleeved…no-sleeved…jacket.

SHOPPING

Shopalicious invites you to score a “sexy little nothing” for yourself by entering to win a $25 gift certificate from Oh Cheri!

ShopDiary has images of the Comme des Garçons for H&M collection.

Her Accessories has been searching out stylish laptop bags and has found some great options, from stripes to flowers.

Shoe Blitz adores these purple peep-toe pumps from Dior for fall.

Glamour Gift Guide recommends this modern Botkier hobo in a fresh grape color.

BEAUTY

NY Spender has finally found her favorite lip gloss, and she thinks it works even better than therapy!

Viva Woman finds out why toners may reduce the penetration of active ingredients to the skin.

Beauty Secrets Revealed says Rice Bran Oil Can Give You Smooth, Glowing And Wrinkle Free Skin.

Want to know NYC “it girl” Julia Allison’s fave beauty tips? Beauty Blogging Junkie scored an exclusive interview! Click here to read Julia’s beauty recommendations from body lotion to faux lashes.

Beauty and Fashion Tech looks at long term hair removal with the Braun Silk Epil Expressive Epilator. It hurt, but it was worth it!

Beauty Bento Box shares her First Impressions on the L’Oreal Elsève Nutri-Gloss Haircare System, Pearl Protein.

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog gives you 18 makeup tips from the talented makeup artists at MAC Cosmetics.

Krizia from Beauty Match claims: I found the BEST flat iron (period)!.

The Beauty & Style channel has chosen our latest blog of the month, Burning the Scale - b5media’s weight-loss blog. In honor of it, the Beauty & Style channel have contributed our favorite “skinny” themed links:

Teri from Aging Fabulous embarks on her new weight-loss program - Sensa.

CelebLOOK takes a look at Marie Osmond and her weight loss.

Style It Less suggests swimming for pregnancy exercise with affordable Maternity Tankinis

She Knows Best is very happy that the Americans “smashed” the French in the 4 x 100 freestyle relay.

SP at Shopaholics Daily prefers to Bounce off her calories. It’s as simple as that!

Find a great outfit with ecofriendly and gorgeous workout gear over at Chic By Nature.

Kori at Shoe Blitz talks about the new Nike Sportswear website, where you can get some fabulous new running shoes.

Just A Formality offers a list of terrific tips to lose weight and get in shape for your wedding day.

Glamour Gift Guide suggests this adorable Dolce & Gabbana duffle bag to carry all your stuff to the gym.

The Scented Life sadly reports that Boots Feel The Difference 5-Day detox is no quick route to weight loss, although it does encourage lots of water-drinking!

Snarkstress gives you the inside scoop on how the celebs lose their baby weight so darn fast!

Teen Style Lounge has some great and simple tips for freshening up after a steamy workout.

Style Tots says it’s important for kids to stay active during the summer and a great pair of sneakers is the best footwear to do so.

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.

BEAUTY

Beautiful Makeup Search wonders if the mascara madness will ever end.

Aging Fabulous explores the possibilities of Botox.

The Fragrance Fanatic introduces us to the Twice As Clean gift set.

The Scented Life is helping you choose perfumes by the horoscope.

A Touch of Blusher talks about Paul & Joe’s lilac eyeshadow.

Beauty Banter reveals the Battle of the Body Lotions… See which lotion won!

Teen Style Lounge has tried the brand-new Cover Girl WetSlicks AmazeMint lip glosses and has fallen in love…have you?

Beauty Blogging Junkie is participating in synchronized beauty blogging with Spoiled Pretty to bring you Put on your Game Face: Summer 2008 Beauty Olympics!

Steeping Beauty lures you to bed with products that induce beauty sleep.

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic check’s out Tarte’s Eye Couture Palette for Fall!

SHOPPING

eye4style is giving away a gorgeous Tracy Matthews cuff bracelet. Click here to enter!

FASHION

The Well-Heeled Society launches Penny-wise, Poshly Frugal, their sister site of economically-stylish home decor.

STYLEnosh adds a youthful edge to a grown up wardrobe.

Snarkstress wonders if she’s the only one taking issue with Katie Holmes wearing leggings, or what!?!

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