The weeks Splendid best!

SHOPPING

Style Tots has Suri Cruise’s Ladybug shoes that Oprah liked so much.

Style It Less gives you 10 Cameron Diaz’s red pumps for less

Let’s Go Shopping finds some Great Deals at Ferro Cosmetics

My Wardrobe Today reviewsvarious popular foundation and face products.

eye4style loves Balenciaga bags AND the trend of invite-only, online sample sales, so she offers up an exclusive invite to Rue La La for readers.

Teen Style Lounge shares a must-have workout DVD for a summer slim bod.

BEAUTY

This mascara ended A Touch of Blusher’s mascara search…

Raging Rouge announces the MAX Factor May Makeover Giveaway. Over $750 of MAX Factor products will be divided among TEN winners!

Beauty Banterdishes on the most important moisturizer for oily/ acne prone complexions… and it’s less then 10 dollars!

get to know marina from makeup loves me a little bit better, as she shares all her beauty secrets with you!

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic gives you the products that Billy B uses on SATC’s Kristen Davis!

FASHION

She Knows Best thinks A Little Shoe Change Didn’t Hurt John Mayer

The Latest Luxe is having Double the Fun in Christian Louboutin Slingbacks

The Fashionable Kiffen has a whole bunch of Mother’s Day gift ideas.

Wardrobe Oxygen suggests some ways to look polished at work during the summer heat.

STYLEnosh is asking, Are you a style hater?”

Why did Michelle Tractenberg, J. Lo, Lauren Bush and Fergie Have all give the cold shoulder at the Costume Institute Ball? Haute and Bothered’s got the dish

Have you voted in the Snarkstress’s Fashion Icon poll yet? Katie Holmes and Reese Witherspoon are neck and neck, but after recent photos of Katie Holmes in NYC, you just may be swayed.

I luuuuurve winning, don’t you? Thought so.

So if you like winning, try heading to these hot sites for some jewelry, makeup and spa product fun!

Twisted Silver Bracelet at Style It Less. Awesome!

$750 in Max Factor makeup from Raging Rouge. Gorgeous!

QTica Smart Spa products from Spa Beautifully. Sensuous!

Be sure to pay close attention to the rules and ending dates of these contests. Have fun entering and good luck!!

The weeks Splendid best!

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

*Image © Dexie J. Wharton / Style It Less.

May is almost here but before we get to to it, let’s reminisce what has happened here at Beauty & Style Channel in the month of April. Have fun perusing the beauteous and stylish abode under b5media..

• 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!!

Special thanks to Dexie at Style it Less, She Knows Best, Burning the Scale and Style Tots for putting this together. *mwah*

The weeks Splendid best!

SHOPPING
Wardrobe Oxygen offers some wardrobe alternatives to the less-than-flattering pieces in your closet.

My Wardrobe Today reviews Clinique cosmetics and skincare.

eye4style shops jewelry designer Philip Crangi’s limited edition collection for The Gap.

STYLEnosh spends quality time with online shoe stores.

BEAUTY
Aging Fabulous tells you about anti-aging the natural way.

TheScentedLife has a craft crush on Disquieting Designs.

Raging Rouge is officially addicted to Treat O’my Goodness Pink Grapefruit Organic Body Cream.

A Touch of Blusher loves the Golden Dior pendant.

eBeautyDaily tests new self-tanners, but goes back to old faithful, Xen-Tan.

Beauty Banter muses over the must-have Spring nail items… including the most sought after Spring polish colors!

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic is really loving Kiehl’s new Superbly Restorative Products!

Beautynomics shares to us her review about the skin care sensation REVALESKIN

makeup loves me takes the blue lash trend straight from the runway to you.

Teen Style Lounge shares 5 cheap and easy at-home tips for gorgeous skin this spring.

FASHION
CelebLook asks which of Miley’s looks is your favorite.

The Fashionable Kiffen shares her packing tips in Travel Wardrobes 101.

Haute & Bothered’s gone green with tree chic fashions that are naturally haute!

Let’s Go Shopping writes about Spring 2008 Hottest Make-Up Trends.

Snarkstress loves how Eva, Miley, and Alicia are all scarfing it up this season.

Image details: Earth Day with earth served by picapp.com

Happy Earth Day, Loungers!

Caring for our beautiful planet is becoming more and more essential by the day. But the good news is that more and more of you are accepting that challenge and are doing your part to protect the Earth. Hooray for you!

Around the Beauty & Style Channel, we’ve given you a few ideas and resources to help out, and Teri over at Aging Fabulous has corralled them all together for you. Check them out.

At my other blog, Healthbolt, my co-blogger Liz wrote a great post over the weekend on Green Health. Give that a look, too.

And at one of my other favorite blogs, Tree Hugging Family, you will find a killer list of all things green. There’s even some great stuff to base a school report on in there, so be sure to check it out.

And finally, don’t forget to check out the cute Eco Chic tees I found last week.

Enjoy your Earth Day…and your Earth! =)

The weeks Splendid best!

FASHION

The Space Between My Peers attempts to make some sense out of creams, beiges, and off-whites in Coffee with Cream.

Style Manila kicks off beach season in ROXY style.

Tops 2 Bottoms is keeping an eye on a fabulous trend, Dégradé Print.

Style…a work in progress asks, “Could anything be sweeter than the combination of cupcakes, Hermes, and Chanel?”.

SHOPPING

Her Accessories is loving these boots from Duo - perfect if you don’t have stick-thin legs!

ShopDiary reveals her source for wholesale priced Kerastase hair products.

Shopalicious is upping your beach style ante by giving away this shimmery, Lands’ End woven metallic tote!

Laya’s EYE is drawn to some very glamorous enamel bangles in pretty colors.

BEAUTY

Have you ever been to a Spa in a cave? Spa Beautifully shares Spas of America 600th Spa Listing Spa Terra at The Meritage.

Beauty and Fashion Tech reviews Smashbox Eye Shadow Trios.

Canadian Beauty found the best mascara ever!

Beauty Match found Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Nail Color free beauty samples

Viva Woman highlights 3 practical tips to optimize your beauty sleep.

NY Spender finally tries mineral makeup and tests it on her poor colleagues as well!

Beauty Bento Box experiments and gives a low-down on Beauty Formulas’ Mini Cold Wax Strips.

Beauty Secrets Revealed shares some Natural Skin Tightening Recipes.

Karen from

Makeup and Beauty Blog checks out Dior’s newest summer collection, Goldrush, and gives you pictures and swatches.

So you’ve got a hottie you love - you just wish he loved shaving as much as he seems to love you. What to do?

Direct him to the newest b5 Beauty & Style blog, Manscaping 101, of course!

Written by our resident great-smelling tech stud Tris Hussey, this blog answers all the questions your guy wishes he could ask you. Like: What the heck is after shave really all about, how to get the best shave without all the irritation, how to pick the right cologne and more. Surf this site together, and BINGO! immediate gift ideas!!

Give it a look and have your guy (and your dad) do so too. They’ll love it. I promise. =)

The weeks Splendid best!FASHIONHaute & Bothered says //The Hills// Are Alive with…Fashion Lines! Check out Whitley’s new collection here. eye4style hates Bluefly but is open minded enough to check out their newest site concept, b*fly, anyway. Check it out here. She Knows Best continues it’s month long weekly contests with 2 free shirts from The Ryde. My Wardrobe Today sends out a special dedication to all those who have inspired her in regard to fashion. STYLEnosh starts a ruckus by asking, “Do we dress too casually?” Snarkstress thinks Fergie could make Bootylicious an entry in the dictionary. SHOPPINGCelebLOOK tells you where to get an affordable and casual outfit that was recently seen on Jessica Simpson. Let’s Go Shopping says Forzieri is a one stop destination for Italian Designer Handbags, Shoes, Jewelry and Accessories.Wardrobe Oxygen offers suggestions on where to purchase supportive yet flattering swimwear. Style It Less lets you in on the best bras according to a Consumer Reports research. Style Tots picked uber-cute Hello Kitty accessories from Claire’s for your Little girl. The Latest Luxe enjoys some rainbow RX with the Fendi Multicolored B BagBEAUTYTeri from Beautiful Makeup Search finally made a visit to Space.NK in Soho. A Touch of Blusher continues the feast of vibrant colors. Lipstick, Powder ‘n Paint appreciates a quick and easy beauty routine and Bobbi Brown’s Quick Face Collection will help take minutes off your makeup routine. Style Goodies has the scoop on the new fragrances from Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Lovers line!makeup loves me has an exclusive discount code to get you 20% off on tarte, cargo, philosophy and so much more. Beauty Banter reviews the BEST lippies with SPF for summer protection and a hydrated pout!Raging Rouge kicks off an introduction to Urban Decay’s 2008 Summer collection with a review of Big Fatty Mascara in a rainbow of colors!eBeautydaily explores how to look better in photographs and avoid common mistakes.15 Minute Beauty Fanatic gives herself a facial in 1 minute!TheScentedLife is suspicious about Gwen Stefani’s new fragrance, Harajuku Lovers.Teen Style Lounge rolls out the first of 4 weekly Clean & Clear skin care giveaways. Don’t miss your chance to win this week’s prize: an In-Shower facial. 

The weeks Splendid best!

Beautiful Makeup Search cannot get enough of this palette from the new Heatherette for MAC Collection.

Haute and Bothered’s seeing stars

eye4style offers up the cutest polar bear pendant ever as a reader giveaway - enter to win now!

Wardrobe oxygen wonders if a backless bra made for busty women will live up to its claim.

Snarkstress hated to do it, but she had no choice. See Fashion Maven Eva Longoria get her first (and much-deserved) Snarkstress Shredding.

Teen Style Lounge reminds you to enter to win a $50 e-Gift card to Arizona Jeans Co. Monday is the last day for entry, so hurry over!

She Knows Best wants your opinion on skinny ties.

Style It Less shows the new Twisted Silver Earrings, a promo code and chance to win a pair.

Style Tots thinks the Chloe Kids Collection needs a bit of color.

A Touch of Blusher can’t live without this foundation.
The Scented Life tried Mariah Carey’s limited edition perfume, M by Mariah Carey GOLD.

makeup loves me discovers the mystique of spring’s newest nail trend grey polish . come see it for yourself!

The Raging Rouge Beauty Blog is wild about tarte Mineral Powder Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess. Oh heavenly tan!

Beauty Banter talks exclusively to Earnest Sewn’s gorgeous publicist and partner to find out what are her favorite, must-have beauty products!

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic gets some advice from Brad Johns on maintaining her blonde highlights!

Beautynomics shares her Scrub Story about The Face Shop Sake Gel Clarifying Body Scrub

enjoys life in the luxe lane with the Anya Hindmarch Lulu Clutch.