I finally got to break in my Isabel Marant for H&M pants, which considering how
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5 Websites Perfect For Everyone on Your List: From the Foodie to the Beauty (obsessed)
With the holidays around the corner, if you need some last minute inspiration for everyone on your list, here are 5 websites sure to knock their socks off. I tend to take gift giving very seriously, and each of these sites has truly special and great unique finds!
1. OpenSky, http://www.opensky.com/explore
A fun way to shop with your friends, OpenSky.com is a unique hub to uncover new, artisanal goods and shops you may never have found if shopping alone. Built around online stores from a diverse range of brands –mens and womens–that cover fashion, beauty, home, jewelry, kids and beyond, Opensky uses recommendations from their online community as part of the selling epxerience. Share what you love and find out what your friends love – the more you connect, the more you discover. (Pssst If you’re a jewelry fiend check out The Alchemy Shop on OpenSky: http://www.opensky.com/the-alchemy-shop)
2. Eating Tools, http://www.eatingtools.com
Based in Brooklyn, Eating Tools curates a selection of extraordinary, unique and handmade eating and cooking tools like you’ve never seen before. They work with artists and craftspeople who design and create incredible culinary utensils, ranging from handmade sterling silver and titanium chopsticks to one-of-a-kind hand crafted chef knives. For the food lovers on your gift list, Eating Tools is guaranteed to have something special that will blow their mind. Good news Pretty Connected readers! Eating Tools is offering our readers free shipping with any $50+ purchase with code “PRETTY” at checkout.
3. Covet+Lout, http://covetandlou.com
The world of high-end, forward thinking womenswear is just a click away when you visit covetandlou.com. I’m so in love
Rag and Bone Sample Sale
December 4th – 8th Rag & Bone is having their winter sample sale at Chelsea Market in NYC. Get in on it!
What’s your signature Creed scent? Here’s mine.
One of the biggest perks of my job is getting to work with brands that I LOVE! And recently I had the opportunity to host an event for the fragrance house, Creed in celebration of their newly re-launched website, CreedBoutique.com.
Easily, one of the most special fragrance brands on the market, Creed perfumes are something to be admired. Based in Paris, Creed
{Giveaway} MyChelle Daily Basics Kit ($82 Value) + Great Black Friday Deals
Where does the time go? Are we really mere days away from the Black Friday/Cyber Monday insanity? Well hopefully by now you have your list of shops to hit, I for one will be doing my shopping online and am excited to share that MyChelle Dermaceuticals is offering buy one, get one free for all products, site-wide on Black Friday and 50% off all products on Cyber Monday.
To celebrate we’re giving away some of our favorite MyChelle Dermaceutical’s products! One lucky winner will receive the All/Combination Daily Basics Kit which includes MyChelle’s Fruit Enzyme Cleanser, Perfect C Serum and Pumpkin Renew Cream – a total value of $82.
WIN IT!! There are 3 ways to enter: Each option counts as a separate entry.
- Follow @prettyconnected on twitter & tweet her using the hashtags #MyChelleGiveaway. SAMPLE TWEET: RT & Follow @prettyconnected for ur chance to win this @MyChelle Daily Basics Kit ($82 value): http://bit.ly/1949jkx #MyChelleGiveaway
- Follow @PrettyConnected on Instagram and like the corresponding post at instagram.com/prettyconnected
- Comment under this post why you want to win
**Extra Credit: Like Pretty Connected on Facebook at Facebook.com/PrettyConnected and comment under the giveaway post
PC Top Holiday Beauty Picks As Seen on B-Glowing
Look that’s me! I’m so excited for my holiday picks to be featured on one of my favorite beauty sites, b-glowing.com! For anyone not familiar, bglowing is an extremely well curated beauty retailer carrying over 145 brands — ones you’re probably familiar with like Becca, Clarisonic, By Terry, Lipstick Queen, and T3… mixed with brands that are new on the market that are destined to be the next, it product. The founder, Lisa James has
Style Mondays: Chooka Rain Duck Rain Skimmer Shoes
As much as I’m all about channeling my inner Paddington Bear as soon as it’s raining out, carrying on in large rubber boots all day is sometimes a challenge; especially if I have an end of the evening event to dash off too. Having a pair of rain shoes as apposed to only boots is a definite necessity in my wardrobe. And my new Chooka Duck Rain Skimmer ($65) definitely fit the bill.
{PC Review} Herbal Essences Moroccan My Shine Shampoo and Conditioner
Winter can be brutal on my hair, which is why I generally use more hydrating products and oils to help keep it in check. Recently, I’ve been using the Herbal Essences Moroccan My Shine line which stays true to their signature allure while also adding an extra touch of the islands–it smells incredible and the aroma lasts for days. Working up to an incredible lather, the formula contains both conditioning ingredients to help cleanse the hair without stripping it and touch of Morocco’s legendary 100% natural argan oil extract for added softness and shine. I have been incredibly pleased with the performance of this product, especially since most of the argan oil infused products on the market are double the price. My hair feels soft and hydrated, and I even met a friend a day after washing whom commented on how amazing my hair smelled—and actually asked if it was Herbal Essences (true story)!
Try it for yourself and let me know what you think!
For more information visit us.herbalessences.com
{Disclaimer: I got a sample}
Style Watch: Olivia Palermo {Sponsored}
Whenever I’m asked in interviews who’s closet I’d like the raid, my answer is generally one of the following (or all of the above): Olivia Palermo, Blake Lively, Rachel Bilson, or Nicole Richie. Nine out of ten times I
Style Your Way Into a Trip for 2 to LA + $3,000 Shopping Spree Compliments of Caress (Sponsored)
Who wants to go to LA? *Hand raised*. Well enter Caress’ Fab Style Photo Challenge for your chance to win a 3 day/2 night, all accommodations paid trip to Hollywood for 2, plus $3,000 shopping spree.