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Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog is offering another Manic Monday giveaway. TwisTeD Silver Shower earrings will add that holiday je ne sai quoi to that holiday outfit.

Hot Beauty Health is giving one lucky reader a chance to win NARS Exclusive Lip Gloss Collection that includes five fabulous shades to wear this holiday season.

Beauty Junkies Unite discovers Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare and has an “experience”!

Viva Woman shares with you the benefits of the oil cleansing method.

Fabulous Over Forty has a Lancome nail polish giveaway, as well as other holiday gift guides.

Felicia at ThisThatBeauty is doing her own personal rendition of the MAC and HELLO KITTY collection. Check out Felicia’s HELLO KITTY Face of the Day.

Get Tips for Holiday Travel from cosmetic bag designer Stephanie Johnson at Makeup Bag.

Battle skin dryness this winter with a great spa-at-home tip from eye4style.

Georgia at Neon Bible takes a look at what Bond No. 9 has to offer for Christmas and it’s actually affordable!

What eye look tops winter 2008 makeup trends? Head on over to Frappelattes to find out!

Alison of The Advice SistersElizabeth Grant skin care products. So hop on over and enter the contest today!

Beauty411 shares time-saving tips and styling suggestions for holiday hair without the hassle!

Kyle at Face Candy reviews Tocca’s Florence Solid Fragrance.

Beauty Anonymous brings you Shiseido’s Majolica Majorca Holiday 2008 Collection.

Did you know while Lipstick can help prevent lip cancer, lip gloss can increase your exposure? Lean about Sunscreen for Lips at RN Guide to Skin Care.

Suzanne at Mineral Makeup Reviews provides an overview of Bare Minerals Skin Care.

The Beauty Blog reviews philosophy Shear Splendor Shampoo.

Beauty Blogging Junkie experiences a truly fantastic facial at NYC’s Xac Anthony Salon.

Looking for discounts and free beauty products? Check out TotalBeauty.com’s New! Discount Deals of the Week article.

Monique at Beauty Girl Musings has fabulous pictures and all the beauty details from the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show!

Indian Girl shows you to sport a Bright and Fun Look and Soft and Feminine Look for this holiday season !

Givenchy Holiday Makeup 2008 on Marta’s Video Blog-by Talking Makeup!

makeup loves me tells you what her 5 absolute beauty must-haves are!

Head on over to beauty in real life to find out which fabulous new skincare products make the cut in Christine’s morning routine.

Kim Kardashian is giving away a selection of MAC makeup, handpicked by the Kim herself. Visit Spoiled Pretty for the deets and to find out how to enter the giveaway!

The Home Spa Goddess has lots of links to Black Friday Beauty deals.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I found a great article from healthcastle.com that give some great eating survival tips for Thanksgiving. Though Thanksgiving is a festive time with several of good eats, one should still be health conscious and be aware of what they’re eating. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t eat the foods you love; but, let’s be honest. Several of you will gain a pound or two during this time of year. For example: Hoping to one place to another, eating until your belly can’t fit anymore food, and of course there are the leftovers. So one has to eat them right? Well…that mentality will leave you feeling unhealthy and with a couple of extra pounds. Yikes!

So, here are some eating tips that will help you survive Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Eating Survival Tips

• Don’t go to the Thanksgiving dinner hungry: we often eat faster and more when we are hungry - therefore eat a wholesome breakfast and lunch on the day to avoid overeating at dinner time.
• Thanksgiving dinner is not an all-you-can-eat buffet: Fill your plate half with vegetables, one quarter with a lean meat and the rest with a starch of your choice. Eat slowly and stop when you are full.
• Turkey - go skinless: choose your 4-oz turkey portion skinless to slash away some fat and cholesterol. Save your appetite for the side dishes and desserts.
• Side Dishes - watch your portion size: go for smaller portions. This way you can sample all the different foods. Moderation is always the key.
• Make a conscious choice to limit high fat items: high fat food items can be found in fried and creamy dishes as well as cheese-filled casseroles in a traditional Thanksgiving meal . For instance, mashed potatoes are usually made with butter and milk; green bean casseroles are often prepared with cream of mushroom soup, cheese and milk and topped with fried onions; candied yams are loaded with cream, sugar and mashmallows. If you cannot control the ingredients that go in to a dish, simply limit yourself to a smaller helping size. Again moderation is the key.
• Drink plenty of water: alcohol and coffee can dehydrate your body. Drink calorie-free water to help fill up your stomach and keep you hydrated.

If you are the honorable chef of a Thanksgiving dinner:

• Substitute high fat ingredients with lower-fat or fat-free ingredients.
• Leftover Turkey? Instead of turkey sandwiches, use the leftover turkey to make a pot of soup with fresh chunky vegetables.
• Experiment with new recipes: we did a search on Google and found numerous delicious yet healthy low-fat contemporary Thanksgiving recipes. Experiment!

Check out MAC’s new Monogram Luxe Collection. Fashionable and stylish shades for the holiday season.

LIPSTICK | This luxury formula is smooth and rich. Silky lipstick that glides on with ease for medium buildable to full coverage with satiny shine. Lips feel soft and look rich and lustrous. When paired with the Monogram Lipgloss, the look is high shine and multi-dimensional. ($22.00)

• Flourish Frosty mid-tone red
• All Mine Creamy mid-tone blue pink
• Marque Soft light neutral pink
• Status Symbol Warm midtone reddish brown with pearl

LIPGLOSS | High shine, super sheer lipgloss provides comfort and cushion. Lips feel soft and look lustroBrilliant gold sparkle flecks give a lustrous effect. A patent leather slick of shine; beautiful alone or paired with Monogram Lipstick. ($22.00)

• Posh Life Mid-tone bright pink with gold pearl
• Identity Pale baby pink with gold pearl
• Distinguished Sheer yellow beige with gold pearl
• Monodramatic Bronzy brown with gold pearl

SHEERSPARK POWDER | A new shimmer powder for both eye and cheek. ($26.00)

• Commemorate Frosted pale gold with gold pearl
• Keepsake Frosted pale pink with gold pearl
• Personal Touch Frosted light peach with pink pearl
• Old English Frosted light bronze with gold pearl

SHEER MYSTERY POWDER | An ultra-fine, super sheer, and very sophisticated pressed powder. “Mysteriously” silky-soft in texture, glides on to give skin a velvety matte, slightly luminous and altogether flawless finish. ($50.00)

• Light Medium Pale ivory
• Medium Plus Tan beige
• Dark Secret Deep caramel

AIR OF OF STYLE | Two 15mL Air of Style fragrance bottles elegantly paired in one faux patent pouch Top Note White pepper, dried red dates, wild peonies Middle Note Tuberose, orange blossom, jasmin,
ylang-ylang, orris Bottom Note Touch of leather, antique woods, vetiver, amber crystals, tonka beans. ($70.00)

• 129 Monogram Special Edition Brush Powder/Blush Brush ($45.00)
• 224 Monogram Special Edition Brush Tapered Blending Brush ($35.00)
• Monogram Clutch ($65.00)

Available North America November 26, 2008 at M·A·C stores, all Saks locations, select Nordstrom locations and Henri Bendels 1.800.588.0070 www.maccosmetics.com. International December 2008 in select distribution.

CREDIT: Temptalia.com

MAC Cosmetics: Monogram Luxe Collection is brought to you by http://www.hotbeautyhealth.com

It’s a new week and I have fabulous news from the beauty world. The popular and so irresistible MAC Cosmetics will be collaborating with Sanrio to launch a Hello Kitty Cosmetics Collection. Isn’t that pretty neat! This is a collection of makeup and random accessories including silver chain pendants, bracelets, tote bags, and so much more. I don’t know about you but I used to be a huge Sanrio fan. Not too much of a Hello Kitty gal though. My favorite Sanrio character was Pochacco. Those were the days. Anyway, I’m excited about this new MAC & Hello Kitty collection. Apparently there will be two different collections: Hello Kitty Color Collection and Hello Kitty Kouture.

The Hello Kitty Color Collection includes:

• 2 eyeshadow palettes
• 6 lip glosses
• 6 lipsticks
• 2 blushes
• 4 glitter liners
• 2 shades of powder

The price from this collection ranges from $11 to $38.

The Hello Kitty Kouture is more high end. One of the products from this makeup line is a sheer mystery powder that comes with a Swarovski crystal Hello Kitty compact with a pink bow. Price tag: $90. Now, that’s expensive! The MAC & Hello Kitty Collection will launch in the U.S. in February 2009 and overseas in March 2009. Since this is a limited collection and will last up to 8 weeks, make sure to put yourself on the waiting list which will be live Jan. 7.

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NARS cosmetics is a hot and popular high-end makeup brand and is most often used by professional makeup artists. And of course…. seen on several faces on the runway. It’s one of my favorite brands and the one thing I love about NARS is there lipglosses. For the holiday season, NARS Lip Gloss Collection found exclusively at Sephora, is looking ever so tempting. This collection gives your pout some serious shine and ranges in 5 sexy gloss shades.

Since I adore this collection so much, I have decided to give one of my lovely readers a chance to experience these fabulous lip glosses. That’s right! One lucky winner will have the chance to win this Sephora Exclusive NARS Lip Gloss Collection. The collection comes in 5 beautiful shades:

• Triple X (clear shine)
• Harlow (silvery mauve)
• Striptease (pearlized beige sheen)
• Bloodwork (red vinyl)
• Orgasm (peachy pink shimmer)

To enter, fill out the form below with your name and email address. Find rules and regulations on form under Details tab.

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Looking for a body lotion that conditions and revitalizes the skin? Well.. check out Crabtree & Evelyn Aromatherapy Distillation Revitalizing Conditioning Body Lotion. Wow…that’s a long name! This conditioning body lotion wakes up your skin and senses. It is blended with coconut oil and exotic tiare flower that restores suppleness to your skin. It uses 100% essential oils, and contains no parabens, mineral oils, synthetic fragrances, and etc, etc. It also carries a lovely scent of lemon and coriander oils to revitalize your spirits.

My review: It’s one of the best lotion I’ve used on my skin. I love the blended smell of lemon and coriander. It’s like a mix of lemon and flowers. Very divine. It’s light on the skin and keeps the skin well moisturized. After putting it on, I felt sexy and my skin was so soft. I like the fact that the lotion is not thick and heavy. I’ve used lotions in the past that was too heavy and I’ve learned to steer clear of them because they clog pores. You won’t find that with this conditioning lotion. I did feel the suppleness after using it for two days too. It’s fantastic! I would highly recommend this conditioning body lotion.

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The holidays are around the corner so this would be a good time to start shopping around for gifts. Looking for a great fragrance set to give to a friend or a love one? Try Philosophy’s best selling fragrance Amazing Grace. Better yet, get the Amazing Grace Set in this picture-perfect package. This fragrance is ideal for people who loves a clean and feminine scent.

This is one of my favorite fragrances that I use on a daily basis. Lovely fresh smell that’s subtle and not overpowering.

The Amazing Grace Collection includes:

• 8 oz Perfume Shampoo, Shower Gel, and Bubble Bath
• 4oz Perfume Shimmer Body Lotion
• 2 oz Spray Fragrance

This is the perfect gift to give to someone special and believe me they will love it. This collection can be yours for $55. Check out Philosophy Amazing Grace Collection at sephora.com

Here’s more great products from Philosophy:

Philosophy Booster Caps
Philosophy Hope in a Jar

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Benefit has launched a new toner which smoothes out your complexion, and gives your skin luminosity. It hydrates, revitalizes the skin leaving it soft and smooth in seconds. Benefit’s new toner is only sold in Asia until now. That’s right! The San Francisco based company is now allowing consumers to secretly buy the Benefit Woman Seeking Toner at the online website. So if you want to check out the new toner, it won’t be available in stores. Sorry guys.

This best kept beauty secret can be yours for $32. Check out the new Benefit Woman Seeking Toner at www.benefitcosmetics.com

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Happy Monday! I have some beauty news for you today. Rachel Roy, the beautiful and talented fashion designer, has teamed up with Beauty.com to give lucky shoppers a chance to receive some of the best beauty samples and full size products from Beauty.com. It’s enclosed in a sophisticated Rachel Roy signature woven case and shoppers can receive this product-filled case for free with any purchase of $100 or more from Beauty.com.

Rachel Roy is one of New York’s high end fashion designers and a socialite in the New York scene. She is well known for her elegance and style on and off the runway. This collaboration is definitely showcasing her fabulous style in the beauty world. The beautiful woven case includes:

• Juice Beauty Oil-Free Moisturizer
• Korres Basil Lemon Shower Gel
• Fresh Sugar Lychee Body Lotion
• Murad Firming Bronzer
• PHYTO 7 Daily Hydrating Cream
• Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
• Stila Eye Glaze in Kitten
• Remede Alchemy Premium Night Cream
• Arcona Cranberry Gommage
• Fekkai Protein PM Repair Strengthener
• Jane Iredale Pure Matte Transparent Powder
• Nick Chavez Flocker
• Prescriptives Super Line Preventor Xtreme

This Rachel Roy limited edition set is valued at $150. This sophisticated case has a built in mirror for quick touch ups and a silky inner pouch to hold your precious possessions. This vintage design is definitely a travel must have. For all you beauty lovers and fashionistas out there, this ones for you!

Get a free Rachel Roy case loaded with deluxe and full-sized products with your $100 Beauty.com purchase. While supplies last.

Rachel Roy and Beauty.com Team Up! is brought to you by http://www.hotbeautyhealth.com

Viva Woman finds out if there is a limit to layering more skincare products on our face at any one time?

Beauty Anonymous is interested in checking out the MAC Hello Kitty Collection.

Alison of the Advice Sisters has been featuring holiday gift ideas, but she also blogged this week about the chocolate show , where 40% of the design had to be pure chocolate..delicious!

Beauty Junkies Unite hopes you win the Benefit 24K Sexy Gold GIVEAWAY!

Trisha over at Makeup Files shows you how to ask for makeup this holiday season.

Fabulous Over Forty is reviewing several 2008 Holiday Collections. See which ones are her favorites this season.

Neon Bible tells you what bra you need to buy today and reviews the new Heidi Klum collection lipstick from Victoria’s Secret

Fashion designer Vera Wang talks about Look her new perfume-a video clip by Talking Makeup.

Frappelattes gives us a preview of new Essie nail polish colors for Winter 2008!

Beauty Tyrant is hosting her first beauty giveaway this week. She is giving away a Karmin Titanium Hair Straightener Iron for FREE! to one lucky winner all this week.

Makeup Bag visits the Clarins Spa in Neuilly, France

Julie at More than a Pretty Face loves the new formula and colors for Obsessive Compulsive Colour Lip Balms

The Makeup Divas reviews MAC Adoring Carmine 5 Basic Brush Bag.

The Home Spa Goddess shares her obsession with Revlon’s Limited Edition Crushed Velvet Lip Creme.

Are you a recessionista? Chat with Beckie and Jamie of Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog about great drugstore alternatives?

Suzanne at RN Guide to Skin Care reviews Avon Skin So Soft Age-Defying+ Corrective Neck & Chest Treatment .

The Beauty Blog reviews Wen Hair Care.

Mineral Makeup Reviews discusses Serious Skin Care ProMinerals ProNano Brightening Powder.

Enter to win to a Karmin Titanium Hair Straightener Iron on A Mom in Red High Heels! Contest ends 11-17-08.

Boutique Flair talks about building your beauty with self esteem!

Monique at Beauty Girl Musings has used an amazing kit that has given her clearer, fresher looking skin! Find out what it is!

Beauty411 takes a look at MAC’s Passions of Red Holiday Collection!

Nur @ I Love Looking Good thinks this holiday is about All that Sparkles. Gorgeous makeup collection from The Body Shop.

Alison of the Advice Sisters will be blogging daily about holiday gift ideas, but she also reported this week on the chocolate show, where at least 40% of the fashions on the runway had to be made of pure chocolate and LUCKY SHOPS which brings the pages of this shopping magazine, to life.

Beauty Blogging Junkie shares how you can dazzle like Twilight’s Edward in the meadow with these highlighters. Get gleamy!

The girls over at Beauty in Real Life have 5 copies of celebrity makeup artist, Carmindy’s latest book to giveaway. Click here to get all the info!

Glossypink tells you about the little makeup brush with big possibilities!

Indian Girl is bringing you yummy Beauty Secrets from a Food Blogger, in her new weekly feature !

CaliforniaCosmetics gives an in depth review of Purminerals Starter Kit and Brush Set and what’s purfect about them!

Hot Beauty Health shows you how to prevent stretchmarks using Mamma Mio Countdown Kit during pregnancy.