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Giveaway: The Body Shop Holiday Bath & Body Basket | November 30, 2009

Ease that holiday stress with the ultimate pampering package: a Body Shop bath and body basket filled with festive and luxurious products! The Body Shop has asked 11 Web sites and blogs to host one day each of its 12 Days of Giveaways event, and Chic Galleria is thrilled to kick it all off with a basket of the following (estimated value $147):

Merry Cranberry Body  Butter
Merry Cranberry Lip  Balm
Nutmeg & Vanilla Body  Butter
Nutmeg & Vanilla Body  Scrub
Nutmeg & Vanilla Lip  Balm
Black Velvet Apricot Body  Butter
Black Velvet Apricot Shower  Nectar
Black Velvet Apricot Lip  Balm
Merry Aromas

To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment on this article telling us what your favorite … Read More »


 

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The British are Coming! | November 30, 2009

Is it ever possible to be too patriotic?  I don’t think so, I love our stars and stripes.  So why not cover your windows, sofas and ottomans in the good old red, white and blue.  That’s what the British are doing.

Across the ocean, the British display their flag on just about anything and now they are offering their patriotism in American stores.  Check out this new line of British home furnishings.  It’s cool, comfortable and patriotic.  But don’t forget our own Betsy Ross!

British upholstered sofa

No need to salute

A great soft cotton denim

I love this upholstered ottoman

Same great fabric

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To Dish or Not to Dish? That is the Question | November 30, 2009

To Dish or not to Dish? That is the Question
By Mary Jo Eustace,
Author of Divorce Sucks: What to do when irreconcilable differences, lawyer fees, and your ex’s Hollywood wife make you miserable

Should a nice Canadian gal sell her soul “just a little” to rake up a few thousand more book sales or should she take the high road and hope her message won’t get lost in the din of the circus that surrounds her?

Now trust me — I am not suggesting I am the Mother Theresa of the book world — on the contrary. From what I recall … Read More »


 

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Makeup Trends for the Holidays ’09 | November 30, 2009

Here are a few of the makeup trends I am noticing for the holidays!

Bronzed eyes: It’s all about a rich bronze this season. This great color  looks great on just about anyone, while still managing to create a fun, interesting look. For a bold finish, try wetting your brush before applying your loose powder shadow.  It will give a beautiful “foiled” finish!

Golden glow: In keeping with the metallic theme, the bold gold trend is going strong, also.  A must have for every woman is a beautiful  gold shadow.  CDB has a great perfect gold color that is especially great for darker skin tones … Read More »


 

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Author Weaves Tale of Ambition, Greed and Resolution | November 30, 2009

THE GATES OF HELL By Caroline Addenbrooke

From the court of King John of Spain and Isabella of Portugal to the legendary lost civilization of Afar on the west coast of Africa, a cast of characters as diverse and fascinating as the two countries, embark on a dazzling and fearsome journey.

Catalina, to reveal the truth of her ancestry, find her brother, and return the Caliph to Portugal; her husband, Rui, to break with the past and seek the gold of Afar; Mbemba, unlawful King of the Kongo, and friend to Rui, driven to murder his father and siblings to … Read More »


 

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Holiday Gifts: Judith Ripka Inspired Cocktail Rings | November 28, 2009

There is nothing more stunning than a beautiful cocktail ring.  I remember as a child my mother getting out a gorgeous sapphire ring for special occasions and I was always mesmerized.  Not only is a large cocktail ring a fashion must-have, it’s also very affordable at Lady Lynn’s Gift Boutique.  Lady Lynn’s specializes in designer inspired jewelry at a fraction of the cost.  I recommend picking up a few rings for yourself as well as gifts for the holidays.

Some of my personal favorites include a sensational Judith Ripka inspired ring with cushion cut olive green peridot cubic zirconia and the Judith Ripka inspired ring with the … Read More »


 

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Holiday Gifts: Royal Apothic Candles & Home Scents | November 28, 2009

Royal Apothic was featured in O Magazine in November….Sold at Anthropologie…and now at the Pink Pig!

The sense of smell is the body’s strongest link to the past. A single trace of an aroma can instantly unlock a memory or change your mood. The smell of cut grass hanging in the warm summer air invokes the memory of a lazy afternoon spent lying in the park. The juicy, lingering aroma of oranges that clings to your fingertips enlivens the senses. And the sharp smell of espresso conjures up an open café on the cobblestone streets of Italy.

Royal Apothic, a burgeoning new … Read More »


 

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Rock Your Holiday Party with Bodega Jewelry | November 28, 2009

As women of all ages start booking holiday parties in their calendars, they can rest assured that they can always rock any occasion with vintage-style jewelry. Bodega Shoppe, based in New Jersey’s Asbury Park, offers restyled vintage pieces with statement-making jewels and ribbons for an elegant look that is never passé. The line was featured in the October issue of Family Circle.

Pictured at top left is Bodega’s green ribbon necklace with large stones and pearl drop accents; it also comes in red. Beneath that is a gray stone necklace with a ribbon tie; you can adjust the ribbon in the … Read More »


 

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Blue Lagoon | November 27, 2009

No visit to Iceland would be complete without a dip in the Blue Lagoon. The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa that is filled with hot water (38*C) fed from the adjacent geothermal plant.

Believe it or not, the silver plant towers are your backdrop as you sit in the hot steam and cover yourself in white silica mud. The lagoon is filled with hot pots, and the algae and minerals condition and exfoliate your skin- you come out feeling as soft as a newborn baby. You should know that like the other geothermal pools … Read More »


 

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Men in Heels | November 27, 2009

I am all about staying on top of trends, looking for the next big thing, and letting you in on all the sweet details. So while hunting down fabulous shoes, I couldn’t help but to be a bit surprised when I discovered a seriously stylish GUY working heels better than most girls I know.  I was completely impressed, wowed and seriously envious of Victor Blanco’s (a stylist from Barcelona Spain) shoe collection.  Ladies…finally a guy knows what it is like to walk in our shoes and he does it with panache.

Name: VICTOR BLANCO
URL: www.VICTORBLANCO.ES

Location: BARCELONA, SPAIN

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Holiday Gifts: Xtrema Ceramic Cookware Gift Ideas | November 26, 2009

Xtrema ceramic cookware is a perfect gift for any foodie on your shopping list! The beautiful handcrafted pieces are non-scratch and environmentally friendly. Xtrema can be used safely and effectively in the oven, microwave, toaster oven, broiler, stored in the freezer or refrigerator or used to serve food right on the table. More versatility means fewer pans to use and clean.

This 16 piece features a 16 Oz, a 1.25 quart, a 2.5 quart, a 3.5 quart all with covers, a 10″ open skillet, a 2.5 quart silicone steamer with cover, a black cotton/silicone pot holder, 3 piece nylon tool set … Read More »


 

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JLo: Get the Look, Naturally | November 26, 2009

If you love JLo’s look at the “This is It” premiere, but want to use an all natural line of makeup to get the look, you’re in luck!  Christopher Drummond, creative director of Christopher Drummond Beauty shows you how to get the look with eco friendly products that are just as friendly to your skin.

EYES: It is all about the eyes for this look. To achieve these beautiful sexy smoky eyes, it doesn’t take much. Mystique from CDB will work perfectly for your shimmery silver & black shades and CDB’s Gold/Oro for the golden highlight around the inner corners of … Read More »


 

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This Year Victoria Did Have a Secret | November 26, 2009

The Victoria’s Secret annual lingerie show is the Super Bowl of the fashion world and it is probably the only fashion show men will watch willingly.

On November 19th in New York City, 34 top models were sitting backstage in hair and makeup trying to calm their nerves by chit chatting and surfing on their iphones. For some of these girls, it was their first time walking in a runway show this big, and with the sight of the skyscraper heels and heavy jewelled costumes, fear of falling was of concern.

Hosted by Heidi Klum, paired with an energetic performance by the Black Eyed … Read More »


 

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Holiday Perspective | November 26, 2009

Given that the holiday season is upon us, everyone is in a mode of giving and steeped in thoughtful reflection of the first ten months of 2009.

Almost every day I am reminded in some way of the very many things that I do have in my life to be thankful for.  Oddly enough, it is usually around the time that I find myself wondering miserably why on earth I have been denied something that someone else has, such as a large family to share the holidays with, children running around the house or a daughter of my own to share … Read More »


 

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From the Catwalk to the Drawing Board | November 26, 2009

It seems that once you become famous for one thing, you need to be famous for everything.  There are some celebrities who really shouldn’t quit their day job, while others may have missed their true calling the first time. Of course, there are the lucky few who are just amazing at everything. For instance, someone like Claudia Schiffer. After twenty years of walking the runway, Claudia Schiffer is finally ready to move onto another aspect of the industry.

Claudia Schiffer has decided she’s ready to create a collection under her own name. Now while most celebrities-turned designers seem to focus all … Read More »