The recession has been hard on all of us. Couples getting married are finding that they have to make a lot of sacrifices to make their wedding happen in these hard economic times. Patricia South, owner of The Bride’s Choice, a bridal boutique in Plantation, Florida, is trying to make things a little easier on a few lucky women.

This week and last, the shop has been giving away free dresses to brides who can prove that they’ve been put out of work in the past year. They’re giving away an amazing 100 dresses! What a generous way to help others …read more

Thanks to all of you for entering the Beautyfix giveaway. We selected five random winners to receive this quarter’s Beautyfix. The winners will be contacted via email and the prizes will be on the way.
The Beautyfix winners are …
Linda Fish, who commented:
Olay regenerest serum, I have used it for years.
Caroline, who commented:
My favorite beauty product is Mascara, right now from Rimmel.
Holly, who commented:
I just love my big jar of Cetephil moisturizing cream. I have dry skin and i slather in this every day!
Carol Lawrence, who commented:
My favorite is Aveeno Ultra-calming daily moisturizer.
Linda White, who commented:
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara is a …read more

If you haven’t heard about Beautyfix by now, here’s everything you need to know. With your Beautyfix quarterly subscription, you get a selection amazing products each season for just $49.99 (retail value is several hundred dollars). The Beautyfix products include makeup, skincare, haircare, and bath and body products from some of today’s hottest beauty brands.
All the products are all tested and hand-selected by a group of industry experts (I’m part of this panel, so I can definitely vouch). With your membership, you also can get member-only discounts on top beauty brands, view videos on how to use the products and …read more

Allure is giving away more than 33,000 products worth more than $560,000 in its 4th annual Free Stuff issue. Beginning in August, they’ll start giving away a crazy amount of fabulous beauty and fashion products. With the economy how it is, everyone could use some free stuff, right?
There’s lots of hot makeup (such as Bobbi Brown Eye Palette), skin creams, hairspray, nail polish, and just about everything else.
And they aren’t stopping at beauty products. You can have a chance to win tons of free fashions, including Derek Lam sandals ($790) and Earnest Sewn jeans ($198).
To enter every weekday in August, …read more

As you might know L’Oréal Paris’ 100th Anniversary was earlier this month. And in honor of this milestone, they are celebrating all month with great deals on select products. In addition, they are holding sweepstakes at lorealparisusa.com where they are giving away prizes for 100 days including a grand prize of a makeover in Paris!
Here at Splendicity, we are celebrating L’Oreal too by giving away a limited edition L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lipstick in a beautiful case encrusted with crystals. The lid is covered in approximately 810 faceted, golden Swarovski crystals. Handmade in NYC, each lid takes more than three …read more

Eyeshadow palette compacts are so convenient — all the colors you need in one place. One of my new favorites it the 5-Color Designer Eyeshadow from Dior Beauty. Inside this compact, you will find five products — creamy base, iridescent shadow, satin contour, shimmery highlighter and matte eyeliner. Also included are two double-ended applicators and a cheat sheet of makeup tips.
The Dior 5-Color Designer Eyeshadow compact comes in four different types: Smoky Design, Navy Design, Nude Pink Design and Amber Design.
This week, we are giving away the Amber Design to four lucky Splendicity readers. Each compact is valued at $58.
To …read more

Okay, people, I won’t lie. I can barely contain my excitement right now. Oscar de la Renta, one of the most reknowned couturiers in the history of fashion has teamed up with sample sale site Ideeli to offer one lucky winner a ONE OF A KIND gown designed by the master himself. Seriously, people, celebrities have to wait in line to get a chance for a dress like this and one of us regular people could have it for her very own!
The floral silk faille gown has a fabulous bubble skirt, a cinched in waist, and a sweet oversized bow …read more

I love when I get a new makeup bag. It always makes all my cosmetics seem a little more fresh and organized. This week, we are giving you a chance to win this adorable Dooney & Bourke makeup bag. This pink bag is accented with a cute green duck print. It has a top zip closure and leather trim.
To enter the contest just leave a comment here on this post and tell us about your favorite beauty brand.
The comment will automatically enter you into the giveaway, which ends on Friday, May 29, 2009 at 11:59pm ET. We will select one …read more

If you haven’t heard about Beautyfix by now, here’s the scoop. With your Beautyfix quarterly subscription, you get 7-10 amazing products each season for just $49.99 (retail value is ~$400). The items include makeup, skincare and haircare products from some of today’s hottest brands.
They are all tested and hand-selected by a group of industry experts (I’m part of this panel, so I can definitely vouch). With your membership, you also can get member-only discounts on top beauty brands, view videos on how to use the products and interact with the Beautyfix community.
The current quarter’s Beautyfix includes:

3Lab “M” Cream – Deluxe …read more

Beauty starts from within. We always hear that phrase but it’s really true. To keep your skin looking it’s best, you need to eat right and drink plenty of water. But sometimes, we need a little extra help.
CelluScience is a clinical-strength, anti-cellulite pill made of all natural ingredients (Grape Seed, Ginkgo biloba, Olive extract, Fish Oil) that helps to prevent and reduce the appearance of cellulite. As we are getting ready for bikini weather, many women are concerned with the dimpled cellulite on their hips, thighs and buttocks.
CelluScience works in three different ways.
First, it helps maintain a healthy blood flow …read more