Weekend Reads from the Splendicity Network
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.
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!
Weekend reads from the Splendicity Network
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 Bag will 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
Splendid Weekend reads
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.
My Women Stuff reviews Dejavu Fiberwig - Japan’s best selling mascara and gives you the good and bad of it.
My beauty discoveries of 2007
My beauty discoveries of 2007 include:
- Discovering that the Kanebo Blanchir skin care line works wonders for my skin
- Reaffirming that L’oreal UV Perfect sunscreen works best for me
- Dabbling in mineral makeup and not liking it but eventually realising that Lumiere Mineral Cosmetics loose powder foundation works wonders
- Realising that some ingredients in hair products can cause acne
- Getting into the Anya Hindmarch I’m Not A Plastic Bag hype and getting a lovely Ferragamo clutch at a great discount
My other highlights include getting in the local news which is awesome recognition for this barely 1 year old site 
And that was part of how 2007 turned out for me in the beauty and fashion sector.
Here’s wishing all readers of My Women Stuff a Happy New Year 2008!! Do come back for more women and beauty stuff next year
~ Paris B ~
