My search took me to Victoria’s Secret, where I’ll have today’s shopping spree.

First up, a couple pair of pajamas that will be comfortable, cool in the warm weather, give me a little warmth for the cooler nights, and provide sufficient coverage that I can hang out with the guys.

The short sleeve cotton pajamas are a little form fitting, but still practical.  In a variety of bold color combinations, the longer length top will be nice and comfy.  $35.

The cotton Mayfair pajama has a nice washed and worn feel (comfy right from the start), with long sleeves and a button front top.  This comes in a variety of colors and patterns, and I’m leaning toward the golden tones “bedtime story” pattern.  On sale, $30.

Now that I have pajamas for the trip, I headed over to Victoria Secret’s beauty department.  I found a couple of favorites there, along with a some new body product to try as well.

Beauty Rush Lip Gloss was something that I discovered when I forgot my lip gloss at home.  It comes in a couple dozen shades, and my favorites are Pearadise (a sparkly white, pear scented gloss that adds high shine over any color of lipstick) and Passion Fruit Pop (a great pink-ish berry color that matches up great over a couple of my lipstick shades and makes a terrific non-made up look when you need it).  On sale now at 2 for $12, or 6 for $25.  Stock up your favorites or discover some new shades.

I love discovering new bath and shower products, and the Blackberry & Tonka Bean Restorative Body Wash looks like a good choice to nourish my aging and drying skin.  Full of all sorts of good vitamins, essential minerals, and shea butter, it’s will gently cleanse my skin while still renewing it.  I bet it smells great, too.  $10.

For travel, and that pesky limit on liquids and gels, it’s often easier to pack a bar of soap that take a tube of body wash.  I’m going to nab the Vanilla & Sandalwood Moisture-rich Body Bar for just that reason.  I’m not typically a fan of sandalwood, but love vanilla.  I think the combo here will yield a pleasant smell, without being too sweet or too woodsy.  This is a pure vegetable soap, with shea butter, and is sure to keep my skin nourished rather than stripping it of its moisture.  $10.

This shopping spree’s price tag is $99.

Do you have faves that you go for at Victoria’s Secret?

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Here are three practical items that I have in my shopping cart:

Sôleil Expert Sun Care SPF 30 Face Creme – A moisture rich sun protection specially design for the face with good UVA/UVB protection.  Wear it alone or as a moisturizer under your foundation.  Sun protection is a key line of defense against skim damage, premature aging, and skin cancer.  $28.50.

Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover – I’m running a little low on eye makeup remover, and after trying a variety of imitations, I’m back to the original.  Just shake gently, and let the stuff do its magic, even making short order of waterproof mascara.  Good for sensitive skin, and it doesn’t make my eyes tear up.  $26.

Définicils Mascara – A perennial favorite among fashionistas everywhere, this best selling mascara is great for coating your lashes while still keep them separate.  It’s great for contact lens wearers or those with sensitive eyes (that’s me!).  I’m looking for something a little more glamorous than my usual black, so I’ll be trying it in Aubergine Royal (a deep purple).  I’ll most likely do a first coat in black, and then a second coat in the purple.  Or, I may use a coat of black and then just do the tips of my lashes in purple.   Playing with mascara is a fun way to find a new look.  $24.

And I have to try at least one new product:

Juicy Tubes Pure Lip Gloss – Lancome has been making the popular Juicy Tube lip glosses for a long time, and they have a new limited edition available.  Called Pure because it’s the first true lip gloss from nature, it boasts 95% natural origin ingredients and 100% natural origin flavors.  It contains Shea butter to act as an emollient and to provide a shiny look.  I’m looking for a lip gloss that will give me a little bit of color, but a lot of shine, and is good for when I’m just knocking about.  Ginger Root looks like a good color to give me a finished look without looking made up.  $18.

That’s quite a shopping spree, and well under budget!

Do you have any Lancome favorites?  Are they part of your go-to beauty choices?

Photo credit: Lancome

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Adopting a business model similar to Paul Newman and his various product lines, this means that after paying taxes, debt repayment, financing costs, and keeping reasonable working capital reserves, the profits are donated.  PeaceKeeper gives its profits to Women’s Health Advocacy and Human Rights issues.

Here are 5 more reasons to purchase products from PeaceKeepers.

1. 5 Great Products at Great Prices – Natural lip balms, natural lipsticks, natural lip gloss, natural nail polish, and eco-easy nail polish remover.  Prices you can afford.
2. FREE Shipping – Anywhere in the United States.
3. No animal testing – Not only is animal testing verboten, but there are vegan products as well.
4. Fair Wages – Peacekeepers believes in fair pay for fair work.  No matter where the workers are.  The company does not employee children, nor do business with any other company that exploits workers.  This commitment is monitored by leading agencies in the field.
5. Ethical – Truth is power, and Peacekeepers always speaks the truth about its company, products, and the standards they commit to.

Peacekeeper products are available online or look at your local natural food store

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It’s been a long week, and I’m thrilled to have been able to not only do the interview with Paris Hilton, but to find so many new readers to The List Maven. Please stay tuned, as I have more exciting news coming at the end of this post!

Winners were chosen at random (using random.org), as they always are here at The List Maven.

Paris Hilton Interview: 5 Reasons Women Will Love Fairy Dust Perfume Winners:

1. Chelsea
2. KrazyK

Paris Hilton Fairy Dust Giveaway #2: Red Carpet Essentials Winners:
(The coolest thing is you all got at least one right! The answers were: Lip Gloss, Blackberry, and really high heels.)

1. Lauren
2. Kevin

And the winner of the full size bottle of Fairy Dust, plus the autograph from Paris (from the Full Interview with Paris Hilton and Final Giveaway post) is…

PattieK

Congrats to all the winners! I’ll be emailing you to get your shipping addresses today.
Thank you again to all who entered… and for those looking for more chances to win some great holiday gifts, check this out…

I also have five bottles of Jessica Simpson’s “Fancy” perfume that I’ll be giving away next week! Hahahaha! I’ve been holding that secret in for weeks now and it’s killing me! Keep your eyes peeled for the post, and make sure to check out ALL the posts here at The List Maven… you never know when you’ll get the chance for a freebie!

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1. Clinique Butter Shine Lipstick in Ribbon Pink
Clinique gives back to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation by donating $10 from the sale of each Butter Shine Lipstick in Ribbon Pink sold during the month of October. This special, limited edition shade is sold exclusively at Sephora. The texture of this lipstick is outstanding. It’s super smooth, ultra shiny and lightweight.

2. Bobbi Brown Pink Glitter Lip Gloss
Bobbi Brown has created their beautiful limited edition Pink Ribbon Collection lip set, featuring the Pink Glitter Lip Gloss and their top selling shade of Tulle Lip Color packaged in a pink carton. The set is available for $40 at Bobbi Brown counters and online at bobbibrown.com and Nordstrom.com. The company has committed to donating $35,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

3. Evelyn Lauder Lip Color Collection
Estee Lauder has committed to give $500,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation with their Pink Ribbon Collection, which includes lots of fabulous products. The Evelyn Lauder Lip Color Collection is part of the promotion. It includes a set of 3 full sized lipsticks – Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Bali Rose as well as Candy, along with Estee Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Rich Berry. The three fabulous lipsticks come in cut pink zippered travel case.

4. Spirited Pink Lip Gloss by New York & Company
Regularly priced at $6 each, this pink lip gloss is just $3 with any purchase. And $1 for each lip gloss sold goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Get your gloss at New York & Company stores or online at nyandcompany.com while supplies last.

5. jane iredale In The Pink PureGloss
With each lip gloss sold, Iredale Mineral Cosmetics will donate $2 (with a minimum donation of $25,000) to Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC), a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and enhancing the lives of women living with breast cancer. The In The Pink PureGloss is available at fine spas, cosmetic apothecaries, janeiredaledirect.com and retail locations worldwide.

6. e.l.f.’s Super Glossy Lip Shine in Pink Kiss
In October, 100% of profits from sales of e.l.f.’s Super Glossy Lip Shine in Pink Kiss will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This luscious gloss is available for just $1 at eyeslipsandface.com and it has SPF 15!

7. Every Day Lip Gloss
This company donates 5% of their sales for the entire year to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer awareness and research. Everyday Lip Gloss is an all natural lip gloss designed for everyday use by everyday women. It combines a chap stick, lip balm, and gloss all into one easy to use product. Learn more and shop at everydaylipgloss.com.

For more information about breast cancer, turn to Pink Ribbon Review, where Karen blogs about raising breast cancer awareness.

Photo courtesy of Clinique

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