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Style Manila
Earrings are a personal style fetish. These babies have found a new nest.
Raging Rouge
Who couldn’t use perfect skin this Spring? Head over to the Raging Rouge tarte cosmetics giveaway for a chance to win one of three complexion prizes with a retail value of $83 each!
Beauty Match
Celebrity Smile Teeth Whitener Free Sample Giveaways.
A Touch of Blusher
A Touch of Blusher tries out Jill Stuart’s Mix Blush Compact.
eye4style
Here Kitty, Kitty. eye4style is loving the new MAC Hello Kitty video. Have you seen it …read more

This nifty little tool was one of my favorite presents from last Christmas:

Why is it so darn cool?
Well first of all, it’s not your dads’ standard pocket knife!  The “Miss A” comes complete with all the standard attachments you’d expect like a little pen knife, bottle opener and tweezers.  It also has a built in LED flashlight, mini perfume flask, sewing kit and even a teensy little mirror.  Add on the pen and nail file and you’re set for anything
It’s even light enough to tuck into all but the smallest of wristlets and go…
image: The BUST Boobtique

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Beauty Match
Free Beauty Samples: Lift SP Instant Face Lift with Acai Extract
My Women Stuff
Can you be allergic to organic products?
eye4style
eye4style is getting ready for Valentine’s Day with heart necklaces done right!
STYLEnosh
Easy ways to finally organize your closet.
Steeping Beauty
Prep your lips for Valentine’s Day with Softlips moisturizing SPF treatments.
Her Accessories
Celebrities need to remember that Muppets do not make good footwear – seriously!
Gleaming Things
February is The Heart Truth month, so wear red and remember to take care of yourself.
A Touch of …read more

The contest to win the ever-so-lovely Marc Jacobs star pendant watch is still happening!

Want a chance to win the pendant, worth $145?  Just click on this link and follow the instructions.
Good luck!
image: ideeli

For this week’s best of Sass, Style & Substance beauty & fashion news!
Gleaming Things
Win your own Marc Jacobs star watch pendant!
Beauty Match
You could win a Coach Handbag and Coach Wallet!!!
Her Accessories
Take your fashion inspiration from the new First Lady and check out these made-in-the-USA kitten heel shoes.
eye4style
eye4style is giving away $189 of Wei East skincare. Don’t forget to enter!
STYLEnosh
If you’re in the market for pants, here’s the perfect pair!
A Touch of Blusher
A Touch of Blusher brings you Spring 2009 Makeup Trend Report.
image: Stock.xchg

Aretha Franklin made an impression on the fashion world with her handmade church hat at the recent  inauguration of Barack Obama.
Mr. Song Millinery, a boutique hat maker based in Detroit has said that they made Aretha Franklin’s hat as a special, one of a kind hat just for her.  You can’t buy one the identical hat, but Mr. Song makes other stunning hats.
These are hats for women who like to be noticed, who like to make an impression.  For the woman with charisma!  Here are a few picks from their Fall/Winter 2008 hat collection:

The hats aren’t available for sale online …read more

I’m running four different contests this week, so get your entries in and you could win something great.
What’s up for grabs?
Well…  You could win a Marc Jacobs star watch pendant:

Or an indie necklace – and you even get to choose the color!

Crafters have a chance to win a pack of “Spring Fling” fabric and goodies:

Do you share your life with a dog?  Check out this backpack filled with all sorts of dog treats:

Just remember to read the rules, each contest has its own requirements for entry
Good luck!
photo credits:
Marc Jacobs pendant: ideeli
Green necklace & Spring Fling fabric: C Findlay-Harder
Backpack: …read more

It’s time for the Bloggy Giveaways again!

I’m giving away one of my own designs, my glass bead “Clusters” necklace to one lucky reader:

I’m even giving you the choice of colors – the winner will get to choose between green (shown here), turquoise, black, purple, red, amber or clear.
Want to win?  Read the rules…

To enter, leave a comment to this post describing the outfit that you would wear the necklace with.  Remember – this is a family-friendly blog so keep it clean
Please leave a valid email address – I can’t let you know that you’re the winner if I …read more

For this week’s best of Sass, Style & Substance beauty & fashion news!
A Touch of Blusher
A Touch of Blusher loves plum.
Beauty Match
Amino Genesis is the MOST popular free beauty sample selection on our site!
eye4style
eye4style keeps her delicates fresh with Soak Wash. Check out her review!
Her Accessories
In the first 24 hours, this post got almost 100 comments – want to see what all the fuss is about?
Beauty and Fashion Tech
Beauty and Fashion Tech is having a giveaway contest for a Twisted Silver Romance Bracelet, a $40 value!
Girl Gloss
Girl Gloss reviews the Sephora …read more

I think that Michelle Obama is going to be the next fashion icon for American women – the next Jackie Kennedy perhaps?
Check out her impeccable choices in accessories for the inauguration – she’s sporting Jimmy Choo’s “Glacier” pumps in a cool green:
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And has even matched her gloves to her shoes – very nicely done in my opinion!
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I know there is some controversary out in the fashion world about her outfit, but I think she looks fashionable and elegant – and every inch the First Lady.