Saturday Splendid Reads

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.

SHOPPING
NY Spender suggests that "if you buy only one pair of shoes this fall, buy one with stacked heels."
Her Accessories is celebrating the cooler weather with a roundup of her favorite fall jackets.
Gleaming Things loves Givenchy's look of layered chains, but they just aren't in the budget right now - these picks are though!
Shopalicious finds a very stylish quilted handbag -- with an eco-friendly twist! (Plus a coupon for 10% off!)
Chic by Nature has a great wrap top that you can wear out and then to bed.
There's some serious inspiration afloat over at All That & a with more inspiration-themed jewelry.

FASHION
Sasha of Style Manila creates a boho-look on an 11-year old named Sylvie.
Tops 2 Bottoms shares an style idea, Layered, Belted, and Plaid for her weekly Work Wear Monday series.
Viva Woman shows you how corsages can make your attire more feminine and romantic.
Style...a work in progress finds inspiration in a little bear called Paddington
Petite Fashionista shows you how to update your Fall wardrobe with pieces that will keep you; comfy, cozy and chic!
The Space Between My Peers categorizes the looks at the bottom of the formality scale into Three Levels of Leisure.

BEAUTY
Beauty Bento Box features the elegantly packaged, eyeliner-slash-eyeshadow Kohl cosmetic, Guerlain Terracotta Loose Powder Kohl Liner.
Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog shows you how to get an easy, elegant smoky eye with the Smoky Eye Quad from Chanel.
My Women Stuff discusses whether Silicone is good or bad for the skin.
Krizia from Beauty Match declares: We tried Pro-V Restoratives and said bye-bye FRIZZ!.
Beauty and Fashion Tech looks at three bright handbags that look more expensive than they are".

Saturday Splendid Reads

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.

FASHION
NY Spender reports some of her favorite, and not so favorite, looks from New York Fashion Week.
Viva Woman shows you how colored stockings can add style and fashion to your wardrobe.
Petite Fashionista says don't miss the upcoming Petite Feet Sample Sales in Toronto!
Tops 2 Bottoms shares her Erin Fetherston favourites from New York Fashion Week.
Style...a work in progress has discovered some accessories which are decidedly...hairy.

BEAUTY
Beauty and Fashion Tech reveiws a new Pixi eye shadow palette from Target, complete with swatches.
Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog gives you a sneak peek at super cute holiday makeup gift sets from Benefit Cosmetics.
Krizia from Beauty Match shares Makeup tips from Jennifer Lopez’s makeup artist.
Beauty Bento Box experiments on a new scent, Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana.

SHOPPING
Laya's EYE desires Alexa Wagner knee high boots & a Nancy Gonzalez croc hobo...
Shopalicious finds a way to work some Stella McCartney into her wardrobe without breaking the bank: The Stella McCartney for LeSportsac Classic Carryall!
ShopDiary notes a trend from New York Fashion Week for Spring 2009: assymetrical or one shouldered.
It's fall and that means there are tons of great sales around! Her Accessories has some shopping suggestions for classic accessories on sale.

Saturday Splendid Reads

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.

FASHION
Style Manila throws a question on locally-made shoes: where have all the Marikina shoes gone?
Tops 2 Bottoms presents a styling option The Man's Suit for her Work Wear Monday Series.
The Space Between My Peers presents a fashion lab proving boxy tops are not the most flattering option.
Just A Formality loves this pink Justin Alexander ball gown for a fairy tale wedding.
Petite Fashionista knows the secret of olympic athletes and highlights a few petite powerhouses, that proves you don't have to be big to be strong!
CelebLOOK is loving Katie Holmes and her svelte look. Do you agree?
Style...a work in progress enthuses over the short-sleeved...no-sleeved...jacket.

SHOPPING
Shopalicious invites you to score a "sexy little nothing" for yourself by entering to win a $25 gift certificate from Oh Cheri!
ShopDiary has images of the Comme des Garçons for H&M collection.
Her Accessories has been searching out stylish laptop bags and has found some great options, from stripes to flowers.
Shoe Blitz adores these purple peep-toe pumps from Dior for fall.Glamour Gift Guide recommends this modern Botkier hobo in a fresh grape color.

BEAUTY
NY Spender has finally found her favorite lip gloss, and she thinks it works even better than therapy! ;)
Viva Woman finds out why toners may reduce the penetration of active ingredients to the skin.
Beauty Secrets Revealed says Rice Bran Oil Can Give You Smooth, Glowing And Wrinkle Free Skin.
Want to know NYC "it girl" Julia Allison's fave beauty tips? Beauty Blogging Junkie scored an exclusive interview! Click here to read Julia's beauty recommendations from body lotion to faux lashes.
Beauty and Fashion Tech looks at long term hair removal with the Braun Silk Epil Expressive Epilator. It hurt, but it was worth it!
Beauty Bento Box shares her First Impressions on the L’Oreal Elsève Nutri-Gloss Haircare System, Pearl Protein.
Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog gives you 18 makeup tips from the talented makeup artists at MAC Cosmetics.
Krizia from Beauty Match claims: I found the BEST flat iron (period)!.

Saturday Spelendid Reads

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping!

BEAUTY
NY Spender remembers all of her past anti-frizz products and raves about her newest one.
Beauty and Fashion Tech looks at everything you need for a perfect brow from Anastasia Beverly Hills
Viva Woman finds out the types of Vitamin C in skincare products and what works for our skin.
Beauty Bento Box offers her first impressions on the OLAY White Radiance Foaming Cleanser.
My Women Stuff discusses what are chemical sunscreens and physical sunscreens.
Beauty Blogging Junkie shows you how you can channel a Mad Men character at various price points.
Cinnamon Kitten forsakes her M.A.C. brushes for a few weeks to try out a couple of eco-friendly ecoTools.
Beauty Match has a video review: Should you buy Cover Girl Lash Blast or Maybelline Collosal Mascara?
Beauty Secrets Revealed is Giving Away AminoGenesis Anti-aging Skin Care Products Worth $119
Makeup and Beauty Blog gives you details on how to attend a free Chanel master makeup class.

SHOPPING
Shopalicious wants to share the wonderful jewelry concoctions of Amy of the B-Line, chemistry teacher by day, jewelry designer for fun!
ShopDiary loves the scent of Hermèssence Vétiver Tonka.
Laya's EYE has fallen in love with the prettiest cupcake wrappers she has ever seen.
Shoe Blitz talks about the hottest shoe trends for fall.
Glamour Gift Guide loves the look of Lori Bonn jewelry, including coordinating necklaces, bracelets and more.

FASHION
Style...a work in progress is looking forward to a Gothic-Victorian-cowgirl style Fall and tells us about it when she says "Real cowboys never run, they just ride away"
Style Manila invites all to support the Style Manila Page on Facebook!
Tops 2 Bottoms shares some shirred and bubble style ideas for your work wear.
Just A Formality talks about trends in bridal shoes.
The Space Between My Peers wonders if long floral dresses are hopelessly dated.

Saturday Splendid Reads

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping!

FASHION
Tops 2 Bottoms gets some styling inspiration from Military-inspired waistcoats.
Style Manila invites readers to say hi to makers of fabulous dresses.
Style...a work in progress asks what four words you'd use to describe your style?
Lucy of the chic tee-shirt line Rose La Biche answers some questions about her design life for Indie Style File
Her Accessories has been scoping out the Fall handbag previews and like what she sees!
Vote for your favorite celebrity look of the week over at CelebLOOK.
Just A Formality loves this silk and satin champagne gown from Tadashi.

SHOPPING
Bullitt (the cat) over at NY Spender has found a great deal: skinny jeans for only $39.00!
Shopalicious is tickled pink by a cute chemise for $23.90, and invites you try your chance to win a $25 certificate from Oh Cheri!
ShopDiary is craving for Eairth, an edgy yet sustainable clothing line.
Check out this Chloe suede ankle boot with an open back at Shoe Blitz.
Glamour Gift Guide adores this L.A.M.B. ombre patent tote in glossy red.

BEAUTY
Beauty and Fashion Tech tells you how to kill calluses and soften your feet with AB Skin Care Happy Feet.
Beauty Secrets Revealed is giving away 6 Bestselling Skin Care e-books.
Viva Woman finds out if your sunscreens can double up as moisturizers.
Beauty Bento Box experiments on a couple of Dove hair care products formulated for coloured or treated hair.
Looking for a eco-friendly way to dry your hair? All That & a tries the new Barbar eco 800 hair dryer and loves it!
Krizia from Beauty Match talks to Dr. Paul Cohen about Skincare cosmetic rejuvenation treatments for men over 35.
The Mineral Makeup Blog features a review about the newly reformulated, talc and paraben free Alison Raffaele Mineral Concealer
Cinnamon Kitten checks out the colourful and popular Danish cosmetics line - Gosh Cosmetics - now available in Canada!

Weekly Splendid Reads

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping!

BEAUTY

Aging Fabulous tried out some anti-aging products from L'Oreal's Skin Genesis Line. Stop by to see what they were and what she thought.

NY Spender pampers herself with two new products that won't break the bank.

Beauty Bento Box tells us how important it is for us to give our bare legs a sleek, sexy and glowing look that's perfect for this summer.

Beauty Secrets Revealed shares a Homemade Lip Plumper Recipe

See how Beauty and Fashion Tech made her own mineral makeup using a Bramble and Berry Mineral Makeup Kit complete with pictures and swatches!

Viva Woman takes a look at ingredients that can cause your skin to become more sun sensitive.

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog shows you how to create an orange, gold and teal eye look with Nars Cosmetics.

All That & a got a fresh new design and has a review of Not Just a Pretty Face, a book about the dangers in our makeup and skincare

Krizia from Beauty Match meets Candace Bushnell author of Sex and the City.

FASHION

Style...a work in progress proves that hope springs eternal...and finally gets her sticky little fingers on Heimstone's Perfecto jacket...

Tops 2 Bottoms lets you in on the latest swimwear trend.

Would you wear a red wedding dress? Just A Formality features this gorgeous Justin Alexander Red Bridal Gown.

Kim atIndie Style File needs to be more graceful to be a ballerina, but at least can look like one with a tutu tank dress by ouma

Her Accessories wonders why we need camouflage Louis Vuitton? Pardon me, it's called "Monogramouflage" - for the urban jungle perhaps?

Style Manila talks about a current styling project.

SHOPPING

CelebLOOK found some hot zebra print bikini's that will have you looking as hot as Lisa Rinna in hers.

Enter to win this M Z Wallace handbag valued at $335 at Glamour Gift Guide.

Shoe Blitz features an assortment of Prada boots that are perfect for fall.

Shopalicious is pining over these to-die-for python heels -- and they're on sale!

ShopDiary says you can pre-order Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives now before the sale officially begins on July 18.

Saturday Splendid Reads

From the Splendicity Community, comes this week's best in Beauty, Fashion and Shopping. Check out the very splendid best!

BEAUTY
Teri from Aging Fabulous has been testing the Lancome Absolue Premium bx Cloth Masks and the results are in.

Viva Woman takes a look at sunscreen ingredient Helioplex from Neutrogena and compares its Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch with La Roche-Posay Anthelios containing Mexoryl.

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog shows you how to get a silver and pink eye look with eyeshadows from MAC Cosmetics.

Beauty and Fashion Tech tries the Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Foundation, Concealer, and Powder and loves them!

Beauty Secrets Revealed is Giving Away Bramble Berry's DIY Eyeshadow Kit Worth $45

A Touch of Blusher's guest reviewer reports on the new Thierry Mugler makeup line .

Youthful skin is IN! Beauty Banter dishes on Jurlique's new anti-aging collection! After all, who doesn't want to look younger?!

Raging Rouge gets lipstick tips and tricks from the Lipstick Queen herself, Poppy King! You won't want to miss her advice, or information about her new book!

Krizia from Beauty Match Network highlights her Interview with Lancôme’s makeup artist and Beauty at Every Age Expert

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic continues to add to her summer bright nail polish options with Essie's Summer Neons!

Steeping Beauty rediscovers the " Pleasure of a Japanese Bath with Shu Uemura.

The Scented Life can't believe that Lindsay Lohan is finally going to launch her own perfume!

FASHION

Style...a work in progress's husband has found his summer muse...but can they find the right pants? Find out why she says No white after Labor Day (and not much before either).

Snarkstress doesn't recommend taking Office Wear style cues from the ever-so-classy Amy Winehouse, but notes there are moments when the fashion forces of Kat Von D may take over - right, Charlize?

Petite Fashionista is all shiny and new and invites you to check out all the new features, plus to celebrate there will be lots of contests in the nest few weeks!

The Space Between My Peers describes three color combining techniques for blondes who want to wear black.

SHOPPING

Over at NY Spender, Bullitt the cat points you to some great online deals. This week he has found some cool bermuda shorts!

Shopalicious has found a place to score cute summer dresses for under $50!

Her Accessories is loving the vintage style of these metal and enamel pendants from designer Peggy Li.

Indie Style File is is looking for a brave soul to try these Hammertime Pants

ShopDiary has invites to The Top Secret, a private online sample sale site.

eye4style tells lucky readers how to get their hands on an iconic piece of Sex and the City movie memorabilia.

STYLEnosh asks readers to weigh in with their opinions on Wear or Return these heels

Style It Less took time to find 5 Under $50 Father's Day gifts to show Fathers how we appreciate and love them this Father's Day

The Latest Luxe is playing Lady in Red with the Donna Karan Crossover Gown.

Saturday Splendid Reads

Here are the best posts of the week from the Splendicity Network... enjoy!

FASHION
Style...a work in progress will be practicing her origami this weekend so that she can download her own Hermes Kelly bag!
Indie Style File has an awesome retro boombox necklace from Zlanarama up for grabs (scroll to the end of the interview, but make sure to read it first)
NY Spender thinks that there is a time and a place to wear JLo gear, and this is not it!
Her Accessories proves that you can be fashionable and sun-safe with these great accessories.
The Space Between My Peers shares artistic principles for selecting prints to wear.

SHOPPING
Shopalicious thinks it's time to pack up the winter boots, and you can win a pack of nifty clear boot storage boxes for yourself!
Get a great discount for the Merry Martini at All That & a. Use it for gifts, or a cute hostess present for the best hostess -- yourself!

BEAUTY
The Mineral Makeup Blog reviews Cosminology Pressed Mineral Powder
Leon of Beauty Secrets Revealed Releases Her First e-book "Leon's Anti-Aging Beauty Secrets"
Viva Woman finds out if facial exfoliation is for all skin types.
My Women Stuff digs around for some dupes for the infamous Nars Orgasm blush. yourself!
ShopDiary will be gearing up for intense sun exposure this weekend with Sephora's Sun Safety Kit. It's only $25 and 100% of net proceeds (or $21.55 from every kit sold) will benefit the Skin Cancer Foundation.
Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog gets a surprise Stage Makeup makeover at Kryolan Cosmetics.
Beauty Match discovers Neutrogena Natural Radiance Bronzer free beauty samples ... just in time for summer!

Saturday Splendid Reads!

Here are the best posts of the week from the Splendicity Network... enjoy!

BEAUTY
Beautiful Makeup Search picks some great makeup for the multi-tasking Mom.
NY Spender loves her new T3 Tourmaline wet-to-dry flat iron!
ParisB of My Women Stuff shares some thought on the new Origins Organics face lotion.
Viva Woman takes a closer look at toners, toning mists and facial sprays and examines how each is suited for different skin types.
Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog interviews MAC Cosmetics Senior Makeup Artist Jennifer Karsten and gets the skinny on how it's like to work with Kanye West.
Beauty Bento Box learns a thing or two about eye makeup via a MAC fafi eye makeover.
Beauty Secrets Revealed shares a Tropical Hair Conditioner Recipe for Silky and Shiny Hair
Beauty and Fashion Tech tries out a number of products from the new Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Line and posts a picture of the completed look.
Beauty Match discovers Cossidia Rejuvenating Capsules: Nanotechnology skincare!

FASHION
Style...a work in progress ponders whether jewelry can have the evil eye when she says " Wish me luck!"
Petite Fashionista got an email from Hayden's Panettiere's mom and she's got some exciting news to share Once you read this, you better hurry and grab a ticket to this petite friendly event!
Sasha of Style Manila discovers a way to wear her vintage silk sari as a dress.
Tops 2 Bottoms offers the Bandeau One-Piece Swimsuit as a stylish reason to get wet this summer.
Indie Style File take a long lustful look at Vancouver Fashion Week.
Shoe Blitz features this chunky heel sandal, which is a great alternative to flats.
The Space Between My Peers recommends Making Peace With Your Body Image.

SHOPPING
ShopDiary says Gossip Girl Serena Van der Woodsen’s Burberry Prorsum The Mason Warrior Bagwill come in handy when she eventually goes to battle with her arch-nemesis, Georgina Sparks.
Shopalicious shows you how to impress your Mom on Mother's Day with this charming Ava Rose wicker handbag -- and get 15% off too!
Her Accessories has been blogging about her favorite picks for Mother's Day and has posted her favorite picks - sure to win you Mom points!
All that & a found a gorgeous knife pleat dress that will take you through summer

Saturday Splendid reads

Here are the best posts of the week from the Splendicity Network... enjoy!

FASHION
The Space Between My Peers attempts to make some sense out of creams, beiges, and off-whites in Coffee with Cream.
Style Manila kicks off beach season in ROXY style.
Tops 2 Bottoms is keeping an eye on a fabulous trend, Dégradé Print.
Style...a work in progress asks, "Could anything be sweeter than the combination of cupcakes, Hermes, and Chanel?".

SHOPPING
Her Accessories is loving these boots from Duo - perfect if you don't have stick-thin legs!
ShopDiary reveals her source for wholesale priced Kerastase hair products.
Shopalicious is upping your beach style ante by giving away this shimmery, Lands' End woven metallic tote!
Laya's EYE is drawn to some very glamorous enamel bangles in pretty colors.

BEAUTY
Have you ever been to a Spa in a cave? Spa Beautifully shares Spas of America 600th Spa Listing Spa Terra at The Meritage.
Beauty and Fashion Tech reviews Smashbox Eye Shadow Trios.
Canadian Beauty found the best mascara ever!
Beauty Match found Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Nail Color free beauty samples
Viva Woman highlights 3 practical tips to optimize your beauty sleep.
NY Spender finally tries mineral makeup and tests it on her poor colleagues as well!
Beauty Bento Box experiments and gives a low-down on Beauty Formulas' Mini Cold Wax Strips.
Beauty Secrets Revealed shares some Natural Skin Tightening Recipes.
Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog checks out Dior's newest summer collection, Goldrush, and gives you pictures and swatches.

Saturday Splendid Reads

Here are the best posts of the week from the Splendicity Network... enjoy!

Beauty Match discovers Clear by Hydroderm: adult acne solution free beauty samples
Aging Fabulous tells you about a lip enhancer and moisturizer that really works.
Petite Fashionista has a $100 Gift Card to Lands' End to Give Away enter today!
Viva Woman reviews Ferro Cosmetics fabulous mineral makeup and offers her readers an exclusive promotion code.
Beauty Bento Box invites readers to discuss RivaleSkin and CoffeeBerry.
Style Manila tries on Vintage Silk for a change.
Tops 2 Bottoms has a new ruffled dress, lace top, and a desert scarf, all from Irene's Closet!
Beauty Secrets Revealed is Giving Away Normal Skin Kit Worth $315 From Esente Physioceuticals
Shopalicious has a flashback to Charlie's Angels' time with this sunset print string bikini!
Beauty and Fashion Tech spent six weeks trying a unique acne treatment, DS Labs Trioxil Acne Treament Gel.
There is still time to join NY Spender's Bikini Club.
SugarShock Beauty is indulging in yummy pink buttercream frosting treats but this stuff is guilt-free, courtesy of Jaqua.
ShoeBlitz talks about fun spring sandals from Prada, Christian Louboutin and Betsey Johnson.
Style...A Work In Progress goes cuckoo...or should that be pigeon...for racing pigeon ring necklaces.
Savvy Skin is giving away the zit zapping tool ThermaClear. Enter the contest now!
Her Accessories is celebrating springtime flowers with these fun flowery rings, hair clips and even a flowered belt.
All That & a goes green with a look at Beau Soleil's new spring collection.
It's time for prom mania and Indie Style File has got a bunch of great dresses for you.
Karen fromMakeup and Beauty Blog road tests skin care products from Dove's new Go Fresh line and loves them!
ShopDiary is quite excited about the Comme des Garçons for H&M designer collaboration.
Canadian Beauty tells you about Julia Allison's makeup.

Saturday Splendid Reads

Beauty Match finds Free Beauty Samples of Biolustre Hair Repair System for damaged hair
Aging Fabulous discovers a powerful new serum, CHANEL Sublimage Serum.
NY Spender gets a haircut and shares some tips learned from a master stylist.
Shopalicious is giving away two Rossella Carrara necklaces, compliments of FashionRome boutique!
Beauty Bento Box talks about a great tanning oil spray to take on your next trip to the beach.
With a recent purchase from the Men's Accessory department, Style Manila discovers style and function fit for women in the Canvas Shoulder Bag from Benetton.
For some styling ideas, let Tops 2 Bottoms show you Old Navy in Yellow!
Canadian Beauty tells you what she loved at L'Oreal Fashion Week.
Style...a work in progress muses on Kate Moss' latest collection for Topshop and asks whether you're interested in High Priced...High Street?
Viva Woman offers tips on how to select and optimize your sunscreen.
Shoe Blitz features wonderful metallic evening shoes on sale.
Savvy Skin finds a new way to prevent wrinkles - by tinting your car windows!
Beauty and Fashion Tech tells you how to get the blue nail trend for cheap.
Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog gives you swatches of Chanel's new summer makeup collection,woot!
Petite Fashionista lists the TOP 5 PETITE MUST HAVE'S. Visit PF today to guess the next 5 and win Baby Doll Perfume!
Laya's EYE spots some very chic eco-friendly reusable shopping bags.
Indie Style File finds beauty and humor in a owl jumper
Don't know what to spend or splurge on? All That & a makes a list of things to invest in
ShopDiary posts photos of different styles from 3.1 Phillip Lim's chic footwear line for Tatami.
Her Accessories has teamed up with Island Cowgirl Jewelry to host a contest to win one of their gorgeous sterling silver necklaces.

Saturday Splendid Reads

Beautiful Makeup Search tells us why she wants to covet the new CHANEL eyeshadow quad.
Temptalia tells you what ingredients may be causing you acne or irritating your face!
Her Accessories is holding a contest to win a wee little rhinestone charm from Twisted Silver!
Beauty and Fashion Tech looks at new items and a great mineral makeup from Neutrogena Cosmetics.
SugarShock has a brush with greatness as she discovers the beauty editor fave product, YSL Touche Eclat .
Viva Woman finds out why some mineral makeup may pose strong health risks.
Style Manila spots a lady wearing a gorgeous Zara Maxi Dress.
Beauty Bento Box discovers an invigorating facial cleanser that's perfect for traveling to warm and humid countries.
Tops 2 Bottoms came across a great shop find for shoes and bags!
The conversation over at The Space Between My Peers is all about Sweat Suit Alternatives.
Canadian Beauty has a new favourite foundation: it's Estee Lauder Double Wear Light!
Shopalicious has found the perfect overnight bag for a getaway with the girls...
Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog visits Shu Uemura's Lash Bar and finds false eyelash nirvana, where the lashes are affordable and the appointment booking process couldn't be easier.
Beauty Match reflects on how Lindsay Lohan is 21 and looks like she's going on 41!
Indie Style File puts the spotlight on t-shirt designer Sam Trout.
All That & A tries to see if her hair is shinier after using Herbal Essences' clear shine booster.
Style...a work in progress asks, "would you buy J Crew 's $3,000 jacket?"
Shoe Blitz discovers some jeweled sandals and striped pumps that are perfect for spring.
Savvy Skin writes about the never-ending obsession to find a miracle wrinkle cream.
Laya's EYE loves Sage Machado Candles.
Petite Fashionista searches for the petite with the best style, vote today!
ShopDiary thinks the YSL Y-Mail collection is pretty cool.
NY Spender plays pairs with Gwen Stefani and her L.A.M.B shoes.

Saturday Splendid Reads

From the Splendicity community, comes this week's splendid best in beauty, style and shopping!

A Touch of Blusher picks personal favorites from the Fafi for MAC collection.
It's an Urban Jungle out there! Style Goodies found ten, safari-inspired pieces from $20 to $365!
Snarkstress tells you how to handle a last-minute Oscar invite from George Clooney.
Miley Cyrus's Oscar look has Teen Style Lounge's vote for "Must Copy for Prom".
Beauty Banter gives you A Girl's Guide to Primers.... everything you ever wanted to know, including the best products to buys!
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic has an exclusive spring look from shu uemura.
STYLEnosh questions how you feel about yourself and your style.
The Scented Life is excited about a new Bond No 9 Andy Warhol scent, Union Square, just in time for spring!
The Latest Luxe has found her golden ticket to happiness in the Mulberry Mabel Bag.
My Wardrobe Today tries out the Turbo Ion Croc Wet to Dry Flat Iron - is it worth the hype?
Wardrobe Oxygen reviews two style savers under $10 that should be in any woman's luggage.
Every amazing hair style begins with a great brush - Lipstick, Powder 'n Paint tells all.
The Fashionable Kiffen lists the top ten trends for Spring 2008.
Raging Rouge falls in love with the California-girl beauty delivered by tarte Ready, Set, Glow.
makeup loves me goes on faux-cation!
eBeautyDaily talks about her favorite essentials, and some soon to be essentials, from 3 Custom Color Specialists.

Saturday Splendid Reads

From the Splendicity community, comes this weeks best!

Viva Woman looks at how to prevent the growth of milia seeds around the eyes.
Shopalicious has hit upon the perfect handbag to pair with spring's almost-neon brights...
Makeup and Beauty Blog brings us a MAC Fafi Makeup Tutorial: A Black and Gold Smokey Eye.
Beauty and Fashion Tech tries the Ten Years Thinner Plan by Dr. Christine Lydon.
Her Accessories has gone to the birds and has the jewelry to prove it!
My Beauty Match asks, Are you using the right skin care cream or are you wasting your time and money?
Savvy Skin tells us The Truth About Beauty.
Sugar Shock tells us about a Supermodel-approved Makeup Remover.
Canadian Beauty is giving away 2 Summer Prize Packs worth $150 each!
ShopDiary discovers that Twenty8Twelve is now at Shopbop.com.
Stiletto Jungle says upgrade your tote bag collection with Marc Jacobs Standard Supply.
Beauty Bento Box attends the local launch event of the Sunsilk Life Can't Wait Campaign.
Tops 2 Bottoms experiments with a black and white sheer and lace dress by Zara.
Style Manila can't wait till HE by MANGO hits the streets of Manila.
Spa Beautifully wants to share a hip skin health spa in San Francisco with you.
Style...a work in progress reads a good book (and gets a good workout) with Vivienne Westwood's Opus...perhaps the ultimate coffee table book (in that it actually is the size and weight of your average coffee table...measuring just over 2.5 feet by 2 feet and weighing in at 55lbs).
NY Spender shares her pink safari fashion.
Get back to basics -- Temptalia tells you what MAC brushes you have to have.
Shoe Blitz loves these sexy and sophisticated Alexander McQueen striped pumps.

Have a very splendid week!

Saturday Splendid Reads

From the Splendicity community, comes this weeks best in beauty, fashion, and shopping. Enjoy!

BEAUTY
A Touch of Blusher reports on the must-try look for spring 2008.
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic checks out Tarte's Ready, Set, Glow kit, which is perfect for your tropical vacation!
My Wardrobe Today gives honest reviews of some beauty products she has tried recently.
Oscar Blandi shares with CelebLOOK how he gave Faith Hill her gorgeous do for the Grammy's.
Aging Fabulous asks if anyone has tried Freeze & Go products.
Raging Rouge falls in love with the NARS Shanghai Lily Collection.
Exclusive interview with Fafi about her new MAC line at makeup loves me!

FASHION
Top Model Amy Lemons dishes on her favorite beauty products with Beauty Banter... and her catwalk beauty tips!
Haute & Bothered's Got a Sneak Peek at Jovovich Hawk for Target's Upcoming Line.
Snarkstress has been ruminating on whether Sarah Jessica Parker looks like a foot and would love to hear your uncensored take.
STYLEnosh asks, "Can you really be stylish in frigid temps?"
Style...a work in progress muses on a certain type of fashion paranoia in The (Un) touchables.
The Fashionable Kiffen dares to break a fashion rule by mixing black and deep blue.

SHOPPING
Teen Style Lounge wants you to listen to what your tee is saying and also offers another chance to view the Hottest Finds from the b5media Beauty & Style channel.
Let's Go Shopping is giving away Gift Certificate Worth $35 From Heels.com.
Wardrobe Oxygen offers some wardrobe suggestions for those who live in warm climates.
The Latest Luxe enjoys some peep-toe fun with the Gucci Newton Bootie.

Saturday Splendid Reads

From around the Splendicity community, comes this week's best in Beauty, Fashion, and Shopping.

BEAUTY
Frugal Faces: More on Makeup at The Space Between My Peers.
Beauty Secrets Revealed loves her Homemade Apricot And Papaya Face Pack For Glowing Skin.
Beauty and Fashion Tech provides skin swatches of her three favorite Stila Eyeshadows.
Temptalia has a tutorial for an easy, but totally fabulous, look for Valentine's Day!
Canadian Beauty is giving away a huge basket of John Frieda hair care products!
Viva Woman tells you how to use your face serum with your moisturizer the correct way.
Makeup and Beauty Blog has a great Shu Uemura Makeup Tutorial: Go Pastel for a Fresh Spring Eye.
myBeautyMatch has discovered that La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream now comes with Swarovski Crystals!
Savvy Skin discovers some new beauty products.

FASHION
Her Accessories is loving the new color forecast for Fall 2008, she's found yummy accessories in some of the hottest colors.
Petite Fashionista asks if you are Clueless about Petite Fashion.
NY Spender reports on Liz McClean's Fall/Winter '08.

SHOPPING
Shopalicious beckons spring weather with this to-die-for Phillip Lim jacket -- on sale!
ShopDiary discovers the recently unveiled Prada's Trembled Blossoms video.

A Splendid Brunch by Splendicity

Sometimes, a blogger's virtual world can enter reality, as it did Sunday morning at a brunch I attended, hosted by Splendicity. I met several other bloggers, shared experiences, and had a great time chatting. At the end, we all received a Clinique canvas tote bag, fabulously stuffed with goodies for us to sample (stay tuned for my reviews of Tova's Lip Redeemer, Tarte's fRxtion, Be Fine's Lip Serum and Get In Line Makeup's smokey eye kit, just to name a few!) Also, check out the blogs of the wonderful ladies I met: Teri of CelebLook, Christina of eBeautyDaily, Elisa of NY$pender, Shannon of Makeup Minute, Marina of Makeup Loves Me, Amber of Beauty Blogging Junkie, Henna of Canadian Beauty and Elke of The Beauty Blog Network.

Saturday Splendid Reads

From the Splendicity community, comes this weeks best posts in beauty, fashion, and shopping!
BEAUTY
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic finds her All-Time Perfect Mascara!
Beauty Banter gives you the top celeb hair colors... asked and delivered!
Have a wish? Lipstick, Powder 'n Paint asks you to enter the Pantene Beautiful Wishes contest for a chance to have your wishes granted! For every Wish made, $1 will be donated on behalf of the wish-maker to Pantene Beautiful Lengths.
makeup loves me is giving away products from mac's newest collection!
Raging Rouge finds a solution to hideous pregnancy breakouts.
eBeautyDaily tackles her lizard legs with Bioelements Vitalization.
The Scented Life is posting recipes and resources for making DIY bath and body goodies!
Check out A Touch of Blusher's ultimate makeup archive.
Beautiful Makeup Search wonders about Sue Devitt's Eye Intensifier Kit.
FASHION
STYLEnosh asks, "Is this acceptable travel wear?"
The Well Heeled Society says to come on over to enter for a Chance to Win a copy of The Girl's Guide to Kicking Your Career Into Gear.
Which expecting diva wore 4/5 inch platform heels to her baby shower? Find out at Hot Mama Daily.
The Fashionable Kiffen welcomes everyone to Studio-808.
Wardrobe Oxygen celebrates the new year with a contest to win an Aliza Darik necklace valued at $70!
The Snarkstress reminds us that Tom Cruise does have other children - and that they are stylish, too.
Teen Style Lounge wonders if change is always good?
Style It Less shares the joy of finding 10 Spring Floral Print Dresses at only $15 Each.
SHOPPING
Let's Go Shopping is giving away a bracelet worth $135 From Nomination Italy.
Style Goodies is giving away a sinfully stylish Freedom necklace, just in time for Valentine's Day!
The Latest Luxe enjoys a taste of simplicty with the Versace Patent Hit bag.
She Knows Best found 6-Foot Red Roses For Her On Valentine's Day.
Style Tots has the latest on Reebok and Kool-Aid For Sweet Smelling Kicks.
Aging Fabulous says to visit her site and leave a comment to win a T'Fivve Body Smoother.

Have a splendid weekend!

Saturday Splendid Reads

From the Splendicity community comes the best beauty and fashion links of the week.
BEAUTY
Viva Woman offers 5 tips to get the most out of your facial moisturizer.
Beauty and Fashion Tech reviews Laura Mercier Oil Free and Silk Creme Foundations.
Makeup and Beauty Blog says Glow in Style with Shu Uemura Glow On Blush.
Temptalia provides a detailed diagram on the parts of the eye you should know before applying makeup!
Beauty Secrets Revealed shares a Relaxing And Soothing Foot Soak Recipe.
Ellen from Spa Beautifully says that you may not need to get that liposuction done - now there is lipomassage.
Savvy Skin shares some Beauty No-Nos.
Henna at Canadian Beauty tells you about her new favourite primer.
The Mineral Makeup Blog shares info about Blusche Minerals' Phoebe Mineral Veil.
Aging Fabulous is in love with The Hand Treatment by La Mer.


FASHION
Style...a work in progress questions the advisability of following the trend for sheer hosiery set by some designers in their Spring shows when she asks "I can see clearly?"
Shopalicious finds a cure for wardrobe malfunctions with the Bosom Button.
Indie Style File wants to warm up with Finnish knit socks.
All that & a wants to know: can you have a jazz shoe and a sneaker in one?
Petite Fashionista shares how the fashions of designer Laura Dahl are "petite friendly".

SHOPPING
Laya's EYE is drawn to the glamour of Gold & White.
ShopDiary gives us the scoop on the California gift card law: get cash back from your gift cards!
Her Accessories has teamed up with Nomination Italy to give away one of their "Prisoner of Love" bracelets.
NY $pender is in love with these colorful handbags!
ShoeBlitz love these Jimmy Choo Lois Snake Patent Pumps.
CelebLOOK tells us where to get a pretty red wool coat just like Katie Holmes'.