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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For this week’s best of Sass, Style & Substance beauty & fashion news!

Gleaming Things
Have a “Gleaming” Christmas – jewelry shopping guide for Christmas and the holidays.

eye4style
eye4style has the scoop on the new At Home line from Victoria’s Secret!

Her Accessories
Her Accessories is celebrating Christmas with her gift guide tradition “The Twelve Days of Shopping”.

A Touch of Blusher
A Touch of Blusher talks about major trends in Japanese cosmetics.

Beauty Match
Celebrities have acne, skin discolouration, dark circles AND wrinkles just like the rest of us.

ShoeBlitz
ShoeBlitz features 5 Manolo Blahnik shoes that you’ll really love!

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You can win an iPod Shuffle by telling eBeautyDaily What Makes You Smile?

The List Maven is giving away the “Kim-Pact” from e.l.f. cosmetics.

And last but not least, I’m giving away about $275 of anti-aging products at the Glamour Gift Guide.

Go enter and win!

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BEAUTY

Teri from Aging Fabulous has been testing the Lancome Absolue Premium bx Cloth Masks and the results are in.

Viva Woman takes a look at sunscreen ingredient Helioplex from Neutrogena and compares its Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch with La Roche-Posay Anthelios containing Mexoryl.

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog shows you how to get a silver and pink eye look with eyeshadows from MAC Cosmetics.

Beauty and Fashion Tech tries the Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Foundation, Concealer, and Powder and loves them!

Beauty Secrets Revealed is Giving Away Bramble Berry’s DIY Eyeshadow Kit Worth $45

A Touch of Blusher’s guest reviewer reports on the new Thierry Mugler makeup line .

Youthful skin is IN! Beauty Banter dishes on Jurlique’s new anti-aging collection! After all, who doesn’t want to look younger?!

Raging Rouge gets lipstick tips and tricks from the Lipstick Queen herself, Poppy King! You won’t want to miss her advice, or information about her new book!

Krizia from Beauty Match Network highlights her Interview with Lancôme’s makeup artist and Beauty at Every Age Expert

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic continues to add to her summer bright nail polish options with Essie’s Summer Neons!

Steeping Beauty rediscovers the Pleasure of a Japanese Bath with Shu Uemura.

The Scented Life can’t believe that Lindsay Lohan is finally going to launch her own perfume!

FASHION

Style…a work in progress’s husband has found his summer muse…but can they find the right pants? Find out why she says No white after Labor Day (and not much before either).

Snarkstress doesn’t recommend taking Office Wear style cues from the ever-so-classy Amy Winehouse, but notes there are moments when the fashion forces of Kat Von D may take over – right, Charlize?

Petite Fashionista is all shiny and new and invites you to check out all the new features, plus to celebrate there will be lots of contests in the next few weeks!

The Space Between My Peers describes three color combining techniques for blondes who want to wear black.

SHOPPING

Over at NY Spender, Bullitt the cat points you to some great online deals. This week he has found some cool bermuda shorts!

Shopalicious has found a place to score cute summer dresses for under $50!

Her Accessories is loving the vintage style of these metal and enamel pendants from designer Peggy Li.

Indie Style File is is looking for a brave soul to try these Hammertime Pants

ShopDiary has invites to The Top Secret, a private online sample sale site.

eye4style tells lucky readers how to get their hands on an iconic piece of Sex and the City movie memorabilia.

STYLEnosh asks readers to weigh in with their opinion on Wear or Return these heels?

Style It Less took time to find 5 Under $50 Father’s Day gifts to show Fathers how we appreciate and love them this Father’s Day

The Latest Luxe is playing Lady in Red with the Donna Karan Crossover Gown.

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FASHION

Style…a work in progress will be practicing her origami this weekend so that she can download her own Hermes Kelly bag!

Indie Style File has an awesome retro boombox necklace from Zlanarama up for grabs (scroll to the end of the interview, but make sure to read it first)

NY Spender thinks that there is a time and a place to wear JLo gear, and this is not it!

Her Accessories proves that you can be fashionable and sun-safe with these great accessories.

The Space Between My Peers shares artistic principles for selecting prints to wear.

SHOPPING

Shopalicious thinks it’s time to pack up the winter boots, and you can win a pack of nifty clear boot storage boxes for yourself!

Get a great discount for the Merry Martini at All That & a. Use it for gifts, or a cute hostess present for the best hostess — yourself!

Shoe Blitz recommends these turquoise snakeskin Mary Janes from the Manolo Blahnik Pre-Fall Collection.

BEAUTY

The Mineral Makeup Blog reviews Cosminology Pressed Mineral Powder

Leon of Beauty Secrets Revealed Releases Her First e-book “Leon’s Anti-Aging Beauty Secrets”

Viva Woman finds out if facial exfoliation is for all skin types.

My Women Stuff digs around for some dupes for the infamous Nars Orgasm blush.

ShopDiary will be gearing up for intense sun exposure this weekend with Sephora’s Sun Safety Kit. It’s only $25 and 100% of net proceeds (or $21.55 from every kit sold) will benefit the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog gets a surprise Stage Makeup makeover at Kryolan Cosmetics.

Beauty Match discovers Neutrogena Natural Radiance Bronzer free beauty samples … just in time for summer!

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BEAUTY

Beautiful Makeup Search picks some great makeup for the multi-tasking Mom.

NY Spender loves her new T3 Tourmaline wet-to-dry flat iron!

ParisB of My Women Stuff shares some thought on the new Origins Organics face lotion.

Viva Woman takes a closer look at toners, toning mists and facial sprays and examines how each is suited for different skin types.

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog interviews MAC Cosmetics Senior Makeup Artist Jennifer Karsten and gets the skinny on how it’s like to work with Kanye West.

Beauty Bento Box learns a thing or two about eye makeup via a MAC fafi eye makeover.

Beauty Secrets Revealed shares a Tropical Hair Conditioner Recipe for Silky and Shiny Hair

Beauty and Fashion Tech tries out a number of products from the new Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Line and posts a picture of the completed look.

Beauty Match discovers Cossidia Rejuvenating Capsules: Nanotechnology skincare!

FASHION

Style…a work in progress ponders whether jewelry can have the evil eye when she says ” Wish me luck!“

Petite Fashionista got an email from Hayden’s Panettiere’s mom and she’s got some exciting news to share Once you read this, you better hurry and grab a ticket to this petite friendly event!

Sasha of Style Manila discovers a way to wear her vintage silk sari as a dress.

Tops 2 Bottoms offers the Bandeau One-Piece Swimsuit as a stylish reason to get wet this summer.

Indie Style File take a long lustful look at Vancouver Fashion Week.

Shoe Blitz features this chunky heel sandal, which is a great alternative to flats.

The Space Between My Peers recommends Making Peace With Your Body Image.

SHOPPING

ShopDiary says Gossip Girl Serena Van der Woodsen’s Burberry Prorsum The Mason Warrior Bagwill come in handy when she eventually goes to battle with her arch-nemesis, Georgina Sparks.

Shopalicious shows you how to impress your Mom on Mother’s Day with this charming Ava Rose wicker handbag — and get 15% off too!

Her Accessories has been blogging about her favorite picks for Mother’s Day and has posted her favorite picks – sure to win you Mom points!

All that & a found a gorgeous knife pleat dress that will take you through summer

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• Aging Fabulous admits to having a beauty products wish list miles long.
• Banging Bags is in possession of her new Dolce & Gabbana handbag.
• Beauty Bento Box loves Olay body In-Shower body lotion.
• Beauty Gizmo teaches you how to apply eyeliner, flawlessly.
• Burning The Scale share the iVillage 10 ways to cut back on sugar.
• Celeb Look chronicles all the different looks of Miley Cyrus.
• Dapper Diva has 4 amazing bras for plus women.
• eBeautyDaily  picks  Xen-Tan for 2008 Self-Tanning choice.
• Her Accessories shares the solutions to heavy calves.
• Hot Mama Daily is happy that Halle Berry is back! *whistles*
• Indie Style File delved onto the Vancouver Fashion Week.
• Just A Formality wants to know what you think of this purple evening gown.
• Makeup Minute talked about the Three Custom Color Light Brights Lipstick. Collection
• Manscaping 101 has your guaranteed pimple-popping advice.
• Metro Style Men jumped into the Motorcycle Jacket trend.
• Pretty by Nature wants you to pucker up.
• She Knows Best asked which Hollywood Men’s hairstyle do you prefer?
• Shoe Blitz made me drool with the Alexander McQueen Satin Rope Tie Sandal.
• Shopaholics Daily made me proud with her under $10 shopping spree .
• Snarkstress thinks Lindsay Lohan is Sloppy and Soggy. OUCH!
• Spa Beautifully has tips on the products to help you wake up and get going.
• Style It Less lists 5 espadrilles for under $20 perfect for your Summer.
• Style Tots used Aveeno Baby Soothing Moisture cream for her 10 yr. old son’s allergies.
• Teen Style Lounge wants to know if a tiara is in your prom list.
• The Daily Tee says it’s their duty to please ‘that’ booty.
• The Latest Luxe is flirting with the Valentino polka-dot patent pumps.
• The List Maven gives you 7 tips in choosing a prom dress.
• The Scented Life has an Indie crush with Disquieting Designs.
• Tops 2 Bottoms is loving Summer in the Philippines.

Cheers to April. It was good while it lasted. May, here we come!!

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Mom loves shoes but has to be very careful as to which ones she wears now as an insert has to fit in the shoes.

Me on the other hand love shoes but just don’t buy them much as I seem to spend more money on my son as his feet are growing like weeds.

What a wonderful giveaway you are doing here.

Have fun with your giveaway. Don’t forget to head on over to my blog and enter mine!

Congrats to Kim and thanks to everyone for participating. Check back here at ShoeBlitz often because we will have a giveaway of some sort every month!

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Click here to enter the Mother’s Day giveaway.

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Included in this Mother’s Day package is over $400 with of goodies!

• $50 Gift Certificate to Heels.com
• Clinique Self-Sun Touch of Bronze
• Booty Parlor Seduction Kit
• Frownies Face Lift in a Bag – $100 value!
• Mally Beauty Lady Luxe Classic Eye 2-piece Collection (Tan/Earthy)
• Skincare products from NouriFusion (exfoliating scrub, clarifying mask, eye gel)
• 4 alima mineral eyeshadows
• 2 IsaDora mineral eyeshadows (Purple/Pearly Emerald)
• Youngblood Pressed Mineral Eyeshadow Quad
• Colorescience Eyeliner (A Cup O’ Joe)
• glo minerals Mascara
• Nu Colour Contouring Lip Gloss (Sparkling Wine)
• Other random makeup and skincare products!

So how do you win?

Just leave a nice comment here about your mom, your kids or your shoes!

On Sunday, April 27th, I will randomly draw one of the entries as the winner. Then I will mail you the package – just in time for Mother’s Day!

Good luck.

Do you want to enter more contests? Head over to Bloggy Giveaways where you will find hundreds of different giveaways happening right now!!

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