By MBonesGuest Blogger
at 10:42AM Saturday July 31, 2010
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Stuff We Like
Summer love burns the hottest of all. You fall in love during the long days and hope your love can last into the fall. I'm having a fling with three fabulous beauty must-gets and at this rate, I think we might still be together next summer.
Of my three new beauty obsessions, one is pricey, one is a huge bang for the buck and the third is a total cheap thrill. All three are perfect for your beauty needs for these hot summer months.
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By MBonesGuest Blogger
at 11:59AM Wednesday July 21, 2010
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Shop Smarter
Sun, wind, surf and pool water; a great summer can wreak havoc on your locks. Luckily, there are some ways you can prevent damage and fading. Here are a few cheap easy ways to fight the elements and keep your hair looking protected.
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By MBonesGuest Blogger
at 9:28AM Wednesday July 14, 2010
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Shop Smarter
No doubt (
unless you've been under a rock) you've heard about Lindsay Lohan's recent nail polish related news story. What offended me was less the message she wrote and more the awful swirls of colors she chose to have painted on in the first place. Getting your nails done adds polish to your look (
literally). The right mani pedi can look so divine that you can forgo accessories and let your fingers (
and toes) do the talking.
So even if you never get a manicure, summer 2010 is the perfect time to give polish another chance.
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By MBonesGuest Blogger
at 9:53AM Wednesday July 7, 2010
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Money Saving Tips
Every couple of years, my hubris rears its ugly head. "I
'm half Cuban," I say. "
Keep your SPF 45, I'm just going to use this Banana Boat tanning oil." If it worked for all those 1970s ladies, it'll work for me, I think. This fourth of July, while floating down the Russian River in Monte Rio (
Vacation Wonderland!), my legs and tummy went from a golden brown to scary lobster territory. Every moment my skin touches any surface, I'm wincing.
So what's a frugal girl with a bad burn to do?
Here are a few home remedies to help soothe the savage beast. Your epidermis will thank you.
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By MBonesGuest Blogger
at 9:46AM Wednesday June 30, 2010
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Money Saving Tips
Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it can also be a low cost way to treat your hair and skin to spa luxury. Use your morning leftovers to look your best.
Here are a few cheap tricks to look lovely while eating well in the morning.
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By MBonesGuest Blogger
at 9:55AM Wednesday June 23, 2010
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Shop Smarter
Eclipse hits theaters June 30th--marking the third installment of the Twilight film series. The
Twilight phenomenon has inspired tweens to camp outside of theaters, grown women to swoon over Taylor Lautner, and some unfortunate
"Team Edward" t-shirts.
Fortunately, it's also inspired some pretty fabulous makeup, perfume, and beauty products. I hand-picked a few great cosmetics to get you in the mood for Eclipse and maybe some twilight romance of your own.
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By MBonesGuest Blogger
at 10:00AM Wednesday June 16, 2010
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Holidays
This Sunday across the country we'll celebrate our dads. Dads work hard to raise us right, and often times don't give themselves the downtime they need. Why not celebrate yours with a nice gift of beauty…or, er, handsome? After all, dads need some pampering, too.
Here are a few simple, economical ways to spoil your pops this Father's Day.
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By MBonesGuest Blogger
at 1:36PM Wednesday June 9, 2010
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Shop Smarter
As spring makes way to summer, the days get longer and my shorts get shorter. As my apartment goes from cozy to sweltering, my jeans, in turn, retire for a while. These are my legs, exposed in the naked truth of sunlight: pale, dry, and shrinking from the light of day. But that's what beauty products are for, people! Here are my suggestions for the first time those winter gams see the daylight.
Of course all of these products and tips are budget friendly so you have more money to take surfing lessons, buy fourth of July sparklers, or otherwise enjoy this magical season.
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By MBonesGuest Blogger
at 2:04PM Monday June 7, 2010
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Shop Smarter
It's no secret that Target has long been a secret cache of hip items. Added to a tastefully curated wardrobe or apartment, the right score from Target is indiscernible from an overpriced, designer splurge. I got inspired by
Red Hot Shop, monthly chic picks by
Daily Candy from Target's offerings, and put together a list of my own.
Check out these amazing deals (
and their designer counterparts), and you'll be touting the benefits of your favorite showroom, Tar-jay, in no time.
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By MBonesGuest Blogger
at 11:29AM Wednesday June 2, 2010
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ContestStaff
Can't wait until Friday? Here's a "Hump Day" giveaway to add to the list of great Savings.com fun freebies. And speaking of lists and fun, check out my summer to-do list:
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By MBonesGuest Blogger
at 11:37AM Wednesday May 26, 2010
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Special Events
This week sees the release of
Sex and the City 2 on Thursday, May 27th. Since 1998, this jaw-droppingly successful franchise changed the face of dating, sex, and style with a quip and a sip of a Cosmo. While I'm sure this weekend, endless foursomes of ladies will argue about who the "Carrie" is in their clique, I have another question: Which Carrie hairstyle was best?
Let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit all the highlights, curls, waves, bangs, and bumps on the way.
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By MBonesGuest Blogger
at 10:29AM Wednesday May 19, 2010
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Money Saving Tips
Have you heard about
Spaphile.com? Every Wednesday, Los Angeles women will get the chance to pick up a top notch spa treatment for only $39. I caught up with Shervin and Sharlene, Spaphile's founders to find out more about spas, savings, and
staying pampered on a budget.
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