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5 Holiday Party Dresses for Under $25

by Diana Ajih on December 23, 2009

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My credit cards are slowly reaching capacity from holiday shopping yet I still haven’t found a party dress. I’ve spent so much on gifts for family and friends and I don’t want to spend excessively on a gorgeous dress. I’m pretty sure a few of you are in the same or similar predicament so I decided to gather up 5 cute holiday party dresses for under $25. Yes…$25! Very budget-friendly, Right? You can still look cute, flirty, and sexy without emptying your pockets.

forever 21 sweetheart dress

Forever 21 Sweetheart Party Dress $22.80

ardenb black tube dress

Arden B Tiered Tube Dress $20

Mored holiday party dresses after the jump…

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10 Last Minute Holiday Beauty Gift Ideas!

by Diana Ajih on December 22, 2009

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Still stuck on holiday beauty gift ideas. With only a few days left before Christmas, here are 10 great beauty gift ideas that will calm your worry woes. I wish I could have all of these gifts underneath my tree. Trust me when I say that these are some fabulous gifts any beauty maven would enjoy!

  1. Carol’s Daughter Magical Beauty Collection- Comes with with a bubble bath, shampoo, and conditioner. ($24)
  2. Godiva Home Fragrance Collection- Scented Candles of Dark Chocolate. Yum! ($22.50)
  3. LUSH Better Than a Blintz Gift- Their best-selling bath bombs. ($19.95)
  4. Diesel Only The Brave Limited Edition Bottle by Bunka- a fragrance about the courage and power to take a stand. ($65)
  5. LaVanila Healthy Fragrance Mini Roller Ball Set – 4 piece travel set. ($28)
  6. Jane Iredale Chocolicks Lip Glosses- Satisfy your sweet tooth! ($44)
  7. Philip B. Chocolate Milk Gift Set- Comes in body wash, body bath, and body creme ($57)
  8. Philosophy Gift of Grace 4-piece Collection- My all-time favorite fragrance from Philosophy ($71)
  9. Clarisonic Mia Skin Cleaning System- Removes makeup 6 times better than regular methods. ($149)
  10. Stella McCartney STELLANUDE 1oz fragrance- a flirty, feminine fragrance. ($43)
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Fashion Porn: Red Orgy (College Candy)

by Diana Ajih on December 14, 2009

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I’m starting to get into the Christmas spirit.  While I’m listening to classics like Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas is You, or new favorites like Lady Gaga’s Christmas Tree, I find the holiday red colorChristmas spirit inspiring my wardrobe.  My favorite way to express my Christmas cheer: wearing red.

Red is a confidence color, making you feel hot, hot, hot when you wear it.  As red is known to boost self-confidence it is the perfect color to wear to family dinner when you’re facing interrogation from your Aunts as to why you don’t have a boyfriend yet. Red is also known to attract men, so put on that sexy red dress if you’re single (or wanting to impress your beau) when you’re hitting the town.

There are many fabulous ways to wear red this year – from the sexy red dress to the bold red bag – and here are just a few of my favorite ways to rock the hottest holiday color.

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Guest post from my friends at College Candy!

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Perfectly Pretty Holiday Value Gift Sets

by Diana Ajih on December 11, 2009

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Perfectly Pretty Holiday Value Gift Sets

Value sets make an ideal present for holiday gift giving. Beauty retailers are stocking loads of these and most all of the sets are reasonably priced to keep your holiday budget under control. Makeup Beauty value kits are packaged in a set with everything needed to update a look for the New Year. Skincare kits will let her experiment with a new skincare regime. Perfect for a colleague, sister, or your BFF. This is also a fabulous way to introduce and try new products as well. Most every girl I know loves to indulge in new beauty and skincare products to combat the wintertime doldrums too! Here are our picks for value beauty gift sets.

Smashbox Party Perfect Kit ($77 value), at $29.00 at ULTA.com
For your BFF, she’ll appreciate this this festive set of shimmering shades for eyes, lips and cheeks. She’ll be party perfect just in time for the holidays!

LORAC A Cocktail Affair, “Evening Attire” ($120 value), $48.00 at Beauty.com,
For the workaholic colleague, give her some time off to indulge in five award winning LORAC products and keep it organized in an adorable and chic zippered make-up bag.

Green Apple Age Defying Solutions Kit ($75 Value), $45 at Sephora
For your green minded sister, a naturally powerful anti-aging ensemble with organic and powerful anti-oxidant protection.

Philosophy “party girl” pocket-size mini makeup kit ($104.50 value), $85 at Philosophy
For your college age niece, Philosophy’s adorable party girl gift set is paired with a signature round bag and all of the necessities for the girl on the go.

Perricone Eye Lift kit, $95.00 at ULTA.com
For your eccentric youthful aunt, she’ll appreciate Dr. Perricone’s Eye Lift prescription to correct the visible signs of aging and prevent further damage.

TheFind has a sweet holiday treat for you, a special coupon code to gift yourself or a loved one!
Shop ULTA.com and take $10 Off Your $50 Purchase at with code THEFIND50 (exclusions apply). Valid now through 1/02/10.

Guest post from my friends at The Find!

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7 Hot Lip Glosses for Scarlet Red Season

by Diana Ajih on December 7, 2009

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Want to feel sexy in red lipstick but feel it’s too intimidating? I hear ya! I usually would stay away from red lipstick because I always assumed that it’s not appealing on African-Americans. Well I recently learned that this is far from the truth. Scarlett red is in this holiday/winter season and if red lipstick is too daring for you, consider going the red lip gloss route.

Red lips has a classic appeal with a hint of drama. What I love most about a gloss is the range of formulas. If you’re looking for something that’s subtle, try a sheer formula or a richer gloss formula  for added color.

Sexify your pout by checking out these hot red glosses!!

  1. Christian Dior’s Rouge Dior Creme de Gloss ($26)- A balance of lipstick and gloss with a hint of shimmer.
  2. Chanel Luminous Satin Lip Lacquer in Dragon ($32)- Berry red color for a more cool tone.
  3. Nars Lip Gloss in Bloodwork ($26)- Described as “red vinyl” that’s very opaque with a red blush-tone.
  4. Urban Decay XXX Shine Lip GLoss ($16)- A sheer candy apple red color. Seen in a Betsey Johnson show!
  5. Benetint ($28)- Not exactly a lip gloss. It’s a rosy red stain that can be used on the cheeks and on the lips. The color stays on for a long time.
  6. Purple Lab’s Huge Lips Skinny Hips Lip Gloss in Red Sole ($20)- A very sheer formula to add a hint of color to your pout
  7. Stila’s Lip Enamel in Joy ($22)- Give your lips some extra shine with this blue-based lip gloss!

Do you have a favorite scarlet red lipstick or lip gloss?

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Save Cash with these Holiday Discounts (Total Beauty)

by Diana Ajih on November 25, 2009

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TotalBeauty.com
Save Cash with these Holiday Discounts

Check out these great deals, beauty freebies and free shipping offers that’ll last the rest of this year

We could all stand to save a few bucks while holiday shopping this year, and these deals will be a major help! We found tons of stuff, from sites offering free shipping, to discounts, cool gifts-with-purchase and more!

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