Kiehl's Friends and Family 2010: Enjoy 20% Off

From November 26 to November 30, enjoy 20% off at Kiehl's stores and at kiehls.com. Happy shopping!

Makeup Seminar With Mario Dedivanovic!

My friend and celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic will be hosting his first makeup workshop/seminar for Industry Art Shops on December 4th and 5th in Hollywood, CA.

December 4th, 2010.  11am – 5pm.  Watch the transformation as Mario demonstrates two of his signature looks in front of you and learn his coveted tricks of the trade. He will answer your questions, give you advice, and share his story of how he broke into the industry. You will also have the option to do make up on your own model to build your portfolio. Photographer and models provided by IAS, and Mario will be available for anyone that has questions. Brushes and make up will be available for use, but please feel free to bring your own if you choose the Artist Portfolio Event. There will be a catered lunch.

December 5th, 2010.  11am – 3pm.  Catered Lunch.  Spend the day with Mario and let him show you how to get red carpet ready!  Known for his signature looks on some of your favorite celebrities, he shares his tricks and tips with you up close and personal. He will answer your questions and even help you edit your own make up bag if you’d like. There will be a catered lunch.

A portion of all proceeds will go to CARRY, The Coalition for At-Risk Youth. An organization dedicated to changing the lives of foster youth suffering from debilitating skin disorders and physical illnesses.

SPACE IS LIMITED. To register, click here!

Ann Taylor Friends & Family 2010

Just had to share that I made a killing this week at Ann Taylor, and you can too!

Right now, all sale merchandise at Ann Taylor is 25% off. Then, if you use the Friends & Family coupon in-store (or use the promo code FRIENDS) online, you get an extra 30% off.

Yesterday, I went to my local Ann Taylor store and spent way too much money. But considering how much I saved ($160) and how cute my future outfits are gonna be (super cute), I'm feeling pretty proud of myself. Then, today, I went to the Ann Taylor website to see what else I could snatch up - and I really lucked out. I picked up six of these v-neck long sleeved tees (originally $28 each) in a myriad of shades and guess how much I ended up paying after the discounts?

$37!

Can you believe it? Six tops for $37...and that includes the $9.99 shipping charge.

Damn, I'm good.

PS - the Friends & Family discount also applies at LOFT.

OPI 100,000 Fan Giveaway

Don't miss out on OPI’s 100,000 Fan Giveaway, where winners have the chance to score 6 currently retired lacquer shades! Helping OPI reach 100,000 “Likes” on Facebook by December 31st will open the vault for 100 lucky fans to receive some of OPI’s hottest hues from the past.

This contest is open to U.S. residents only.

Stila Cosmetics Cyber Monday Sale 2010

Here's a sneak peek at the Stila Cosmetics Cyber Monday Sale invite. From November 29 to December 3, you'll save up to 80% on tinted moisturizers, smudge sticks, eye shadow pans, lip glaze, long wear lip color and more.

Mark your calendars!

Makeup Mondays With Mario: Fix For Flaky Foundation

Celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic is answering your burning beauty questions!!! Every Monday, he will answer a beauty/skin care question as part of a weekly column on Spoiled Pretty, Makeup Mondays with Mario.


Help me, Mario. I have super dry skin and no matter what I do or how much moisturizer I use, my skin always looks flaky when I wear foundation. What am I doing wrong? If anyone can help me, I know it's you!

Thanks,
Kaitlin


Hi Kaitlin,

Flaky skin can be a result of a skin condition such as eczema. If you haven't already done so, please have your skin checked by a dermatologist to determine what the problem is - if any - and the appropriate treatment you may need.

I find that with very dry skin, it's good to use a tinted moisturizer. Stay away from setting powders which will absorb all the skin's moisture and bring attention to flaky, dry areas.

Another option is to use Bare Minerals mineral powder foundation - it works beautifully on dry, flaky skin and even gives a glow!

Thanks for visiting Makeup Mondays with Mario!

xo,
Mario

Got a question for Mario? Email your makeup and skin care queries to fotohotcewekquestions@gmail.com, and check back next Monday to read Mario's expert advice!

Urban Expressions Axel Studded Wallet

Okay, okay. I realize that I'm on a wallet kick lately. Even though I already bought an uber cute leopard print Felix Rey wallet, I just couldn't resist this one from Urban Expressions that I discovered at my local DSW. For only about $20, I picked up a dead ringer for the $395 Be & D Garbo Stud Wallet (seen below)!