Guest post by Lauren Croteau of Hats N Shades.com

Looking for an affordable hat without sacrificing style? Check out these cute fedoras!

On the left we’ve got a brown Plaid Fedora which I found over at GoJane.com, a great resource for affordable clothing for teens. The leatherette and button along the brim of the fedora is a great highlight. It balances out the busy pattern of the plaid.

Even better, these hats are available in three other colors including red, purple and grey. You can order this hat online for a great price of only $19.99.

The hat on the right is anything but boring. The Colorblock Basket Weave Hat is a bright aqua color, so you won’t blend in with the background – you’ll stand out in the crowd.

The pleated navy blue ribbon decor along the brim is my favorite part. Again, the ribbon balances out the color of the hat, so that it’s not too overwhelming. If you like this hat as much as I do, you can order it online for an excellent price of $15.60.

Images: GoJane.com

I love nothing more than to get a great deal on undies - especially completely adorable ones! Thankfully, ’tis the season for lots of great markdowns on intimates (hello, Victoria’s Secret Semi-Annual sale!) but I can even do you one better - the intimates sale at Charlotte Russe!

You’ll find 5 pages online of the cutest styles at prices that’ll make you feel like you’re downright stealing these goodies. I’m talking 5 pairs of panties for $10 and select (but totally fabulous) bras for only $5! Lingerie sets for $14.99! It’s unreal. And the styles aren’t just icky leftovers - they’re fun and funky, sweet and sexy…and everything in between. Check out the majorly precious heart-themed set I found - perfect for Valentine’s Day, which is just around the corner!

Shop this sale soon before the pickens get slim. I know I will be!

Images: CharlotteRusse.com

Guest Post by Nikki Katz of CelebLook

Although we’ve had a hot spell here in southern California, it’s been snowing in New York City and cold through most of the country. If you’re already getting sick of your winter wardrobe, AZJeans has some fabulous items on clearance PLUS free shipping if you spend $50 or more! And with $50 you can get quite a lot of clothing.

Here are my favorite deals:

This green long sleeve thermal tee is great for layering and is on sale for only $9.99.

Not into skinny jeans? These trouser jeans are comfy and low-rise, perfect to wear with your boots! And they’re 75% off at $9.99.

And I love this zip puffer sweater, available in black or white (although white is definitely my favorite!). On sale for $19.99.

Images Credited to AZJeans

Guest post by Nikki Katz of Celeb Look

Miley Cyrus was spotted heading out of church earlier this month, surrounded by her family and boyfriend, Justin Gaston. It’s easy, and affordable, to get her look!

Miley wore a black checked button-down top, something that can go with just about anything! Get yours at Forever21 for $17.80.

You can rip some jeans of your own, or just buy a pair at Alloy! These destroyed flares are super cute, and a steal at only $44.50.

To get Miley’s head wrap, just get this funky delight headband for only $3.80 at Forever 21!

Image: splashnewsonline.com, Forever21, and Alloy

Now that the holidays are over, it’s officially Prom Season (or so I decree). And what better way to gear up for Prom than with a fabby contest? Check out this one from everybody’s favorite skin care line, Clean & Clear.

If your dream is to be a star at the Prom (um, whose isn’t?), here’s your chance. Clean & Clear is giving you a chance to win the opportunity of a lifetime - to be a walk-on star on the CW’s run-away hit TV show, 90210 and appear in the West Beverly Prom episode! Now that’s a cool contest.

So how do you win? Easy. Just head to cwtv.com/countdown and upload a brief video that explains why you and your best friend deserve this once-in-a-lifetime experience to appear on the hottest teen show. Here’s what’s included in the prize package:

• An appearance on the CW’s 90210 West Beverly Prom episode
• A 4 day, 3 night trip to Los Angeles, California to film the episode
• On-set VIP treatment including hair, make-up, and wardrobe styling
• 1 year supply of CLEAN & CLEAR®

Remember, head to CWTV.COM/COUNTDOWN to enter and catch Annie’s blog. Listen to her candid confessionals to her friends back home on what’s really going on with her, and the scoop on all things West Beverly High. Annie will even share her personal countdown to Prom, dishing on beauty tips that will get her primped to perfection for Prom night. Fun stuff!

Good luck, ladies!

Image: Macys.com

Go ahead, admit it. You made a resolution to get healthier and/or fitter this year, right? Thought so.

Sure, sweat will be part of the game, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style. If starting yoga or pilates training is part of your plan of attack, your choices for fabulous (and comfy!) workout wear are endless.

Take a look at what I found at Charlotte Russe. This outfit can really go anywhere, from your living room to the gym to the yoga studio, to dance class - whatever. You can even venture out to the local Walgreens in it! It’s cute, it’s chic and it’s perfect for the weekend.

See? Told you this was cute! Here are the specifics:

Striped Yoga Pant, $13.99
Yoga Tank, $10.99
Retro Striped Hoodie, $19.99

Excellent prices for gear you could wear a lot. Pair this look with some cute retro tennies and you’ll be set. Fabulous fitness fashion - love it!

Images: CharlotteRusse.com

Ayurvedic skin care: the hot new way to achieve natural, gorgeous skin. A form of alternative health, ayurvedic products are becoming increasingly popular. And with the movement of incorporating natural elements into skin care and beauty routines comes a barrage of companies and products hoping to make their way into your bathroom.

I’m willing to try anything in the name of beauty, people, let’s face it. I love being able to run to Target and pick up a cheapo cleanser, but I also like the allure of using natural salon-quality products to achieve the best skin I can have. So when I had the opportunity to try the Sakala Ama Release Tonic by DoshaCare, I was all over it. Here are my thoughts:

What this tonic claims to do: Purify the pores of congested skin and combat blemishes. Sounds good to me.

How it works: This light liquid tonic (feels like you’re rubbing water on your face) is 98% botanical and organic. It gently exfoliates the skin (no little scrubbies or bursting balls here) to reveal a brighter, more even complexion. This is something those of us with acne scars or blotchy skin can really appreciate.

Key Ingredients: Of course, you’ll find the standby Salicylic Acid in this product, a definite must for any acne product. But in addition, you’ll find Ginger, which stimulates circulation and helps remove toxins, and Lime, which works as an antiseptic and astringent to clear oily skin.

It’s even good for the environment: You might look at this tonic as a “green” product of sorts since it is of a natural origin, contains many organic ingredients, is biodegradable, imparts no testing on animals and is packaged using recycled materials. Impressive.

Final review: All these benefits sure sound all well and good, don’t they? But the bottom line is that this product does live up to the hype. I’ve used it both as a spot treatment on a problem area (jawline) and as an all-over add-on (both are suggested uses by the company). What I found was, indeed, a brightening of my look overall and a minimization of the trouble area along my jawline. I am convinced that regular usage of this tonic would produce even greater results.

Where to find the Sakala Ama Release Tonic: You can snag this tonic for yourself for about $32. It comes in a 1.7 fl oz bottle, which, considering how little is necessary for use, is a great deal. Purchase this at:

• www.doshacare.com
• Apothia at Fred Segal
• Chopin Chemists in New York
• Laser Solutions in Beverly Hills

Of course, you can find a slew of products on the DoshaCare site that are completely customized to your skin type. If acne is not a problem for you, no worries. There are formulas for all types of skin. Enjoy!

Image: DoshaCare.com

Have you cruised through all the online clearance sales yet? If not, girl, what are you waiting for? There are some seriously great deals to be had out there and there seems to be stuff available for all seasons. I’ve seen tees, tanks, hoodies, sweaters and more. Jackpot!

But check this out: this tee is such a hoot, I can hardly stand it. According to the Old Navy site, it’s a Halloween tee, but I would totally wear this any time. And at $4.99, I’d buy one for my wicked best friend, too!

This is only available in size Large, so I’d order it up soon, as I imagine it won’t be long before these are gone. I’m a-gettin’ mine right now. Race you there!

Image: OldNavy.com

I just looooove winning things, don’t you? Not that it happens often, but when it does, it’s so fab that all the yuckiness in life just goes away. Kind of like the feeling you get when you make (and kinda sorta stick to) your New Year’s Resolutions!

Nice segue, huh?

Okay, okay, here’s what I’m trying to do: I’m trying to lead you over to see Tracy at Hot Mama Daily, where she has this kick-butt contest going to win a free clutch of your choice from Handbag Heaven. All you have to do is send her an email outlining your New Year’s Resolution and voila! You’re entered to win. Easy, eh? Check out all the important info over at the official contest post and get winning. Good Luck!!

Image: Hot Mama Daily

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.

Photo credit: sxc.hu