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Dreamgirl Diet

April 2, 2010

As most of you probably heard yesterday, Jennifer Hudson is the new spokeswoman for the popular Weight Watchers program. Our favorite dreamgirl has lost a significant amount of weight after the birth of her son. According to Hudson, this isn’t a diet, but a lifestyle change. I commend Ms. Hudson for being a curvy BG, but still trying to be more health conscious.

I’ve always heard such great things about Weight Watchers, but have never been on any diet; but I do love their frozen meals!

Have you ever tried Weight Watchers? Have you ever been on a diet? Do you think diets work? Please share.

**The winner of the Covergirl Queen Collection Bronzer is K-Bear. Please send me your mailing address. Congrats!

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Bronzed Beauty

March 30, 2010

Spring is here and now’s the perfect time to start putting your warmer weather makeup routine into full swing. The spring is the best time to sweep on beautiful bronzers to add a sexy, shimmery glow. The golds, pinks and bronzes complement just about all skin tones and enhances cheekbones.

Do you use bronzers? If so, what’s your favorite brand? See below for a chance to win one of these!

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Exotic Bronzing Blush available at www.bloomingdales.com for $35

Bobbi Brown Nectar Shimmerbrick available at www.nordstrom.com for $38

Borghese Milano Multi-Bronzer available at www.beauty.com for $31

Elizabeth Arden Bronzing Story available at www.beauty.com for $32

Revlon Beyond Natural Blush Bronzer in Plumberry available at www.drugstore.com for $11.99

Covergirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Mineral Bronzer available at www.drugstore.com for $8.l8

YSL Complexion Palette Collector’s Edition available at www.bloomingdales.com for $65

**One lucky reader will win the Covergirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Mineral Bronzer. Just leave a comment and the winner will be selected randomly and announced later this week.

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Knock-Out Neutral Handbags

March 26, 2010

This spring grab a handbag that will work with all of your colorful ensembles this season. Neutral shades are subtle, yet stylish. They can be worn with any shade of clothing making them the perfect alternative to your go-to black bag. The lighter shade is ideal for the warmer months and adds a classic flair regardless of the structure.

Would you wear a neutral handbag? What’s your favorite handbag style? Check out some of these!

Kristin Embossed Exotic Large Handbag available at www.coach.com for $798

Ananas Fabiana Tote available at www.endless.com for $198

Clio Shopper available at www.ninewest.com for $99

Juicy Couture Free Style Classic Clock Satchel available at www.juicycouture.com for $261

Juicy Couture Lady Luck Handbag available at www.juicycouture.com for $228

Olivia Harris Convertible Leather Shoulder Bag available at www.saks.com for $455

Sara Berman Studded Suede Clutch available at www.theoutnet.com for $110

Tory Burch Bombe Signature Clutch available at www.toryburch.com for $350

Slouchy Leatherette Shoulder Bag available at www.forever21.com for $30.80

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Orchids in Bloom!

March 22, 2010

An Academy-award-winning actress, a Revlon spokeswoman, mother and most recently a perfumer – Halle Berry is back with a new fragrance – Pure Orchid. Wrapped in a pretty purple package, this perfume exudes femininity with its floral mix of orchids, jungle cactus flower, lemons and blackberry creme. This affordable, sensual scent is perfect for the spring season!

Halle Berry’s Pure Orchid 0.5 oz available at www.walmart.com for $16.

Have you tried Pure Orchid? Are you a fan of celebrity fragrances? One reader will win a bottle of Pure Orchid. Simply leave a comment and a winner will be announced later this week.

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Category: Fragrance | 24 Comments

Oil Be Gone!

March 19, 2010

If you suffer from oily skin, Carol’s Daughter has concocted a trio of products that will tackle unwanted “glistening” called, Wash Away the Oil. This new 3-piece set includes a face wash, face toner and face lotion. I haven’t been using all three together yet, but I’ve been using the face lotion by itself and it is absolutely wonderful!

Wash Away the Oil Set available at www.carolsdaughter.com for $55

I have super oily skin in my T-zone and this lightweight lotion marvelously absorbs the oil leaving my face hydrated, but not greasy. I’m looking forward to using all three products together, but right now I’m pleasantly pleased with the lotion.

Have you tried this new trio? If you have oily skin, what products do you use to combat it?

**The winner of the Maybelline Lash Stiletto Voluptuous is RedBoneGirl97. Congrats, please email me your mailing address.

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Lashes to Love!

March 16, 2010

As a woman who loves playing up my lashes, Maybelline’s Lash Stiletto Voluptuous is my new go-to mascara. This mascara promises to create dramatic length and it delivers. Not only does the curved brush add length, the bristles also make lashes appear thicker, darker and bolder. Plus, the pretty red tube packaging stands out in your makeup bag making it easy to find.

When all of the other countless mascaras claim to plump, curl and volumize – Maybelline is the only brand that consistently provides my lashes with the look that I love!

Have you ever tried Lash Stiletto Voluptuous? One lucky reader will win one! Simply leave a comment and a winner will be selected randomly and announced later this week.

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Baby BGG Pic of the Week!

March 12, 2010

Fabulous Celebrity Photos will return in a few weeks, but in the interim I thought I’d share a new pic of my daughter, Ava Gabrielle, aka Baby BGG. She’s already 8 weeks old! I can’t believe how quickly she’s growing!