Websites, openings and promos to check out…

Welcome YouBeauty.com, a new interactive beauty website developed by Dr. Mehmot Oz and Dr. Michael Roizento arm women with proven tools that use science to measure and improve inner and outer beauty.  It offers specialized quizzes on everything from nutrition, relationships, to skincare, forums, and content from celebrity hair and makeup experts and tackles questions like ‘what’s the perfect haircut for your face shape’? Check them out!

Andean Collection will expand beyond jewelry with the introduction of their Antisana line which includes hats, scarves, and belts.

Swarovski Nirvana ring

Swarovski is celebrating their iconic Nirvana Ring with a sweepstakes. Enter to win one HERE (or don’t better chance for me!). It’s kind of the most amazing ring!

French Connection is giving away a $1,000 shopping spree to their store + round trip fare and hotel from August 2-3 to NYC and VIP access to Christina Perri’s “lovestrong” summer tour. Enter for your chance HERE.

Mary J. Blige is introducing her new fragrance, My List Blossom exclusively on HSN on 8/13. To celebrate, Carol’s Daughter is running a sweepstakes and giving one lucky fan and a friend an all inclusive trip to meet Mary J. Blige at the HSN premiere and a $250 gift certificate to Carol’s Daughter. For details and the enter click HERE

The NEW Kiehl's spa!

Kiehl’s finally launched their first spa! Located at 64th Street and Lexington Ave in NYC, they’ve taken their downtown charm to the UES. The full services spa includes facials, massages, face, body and hair treatments as well as men’s grooming services.

L’OCCITANE will open its first boutique in NYC’s Meatpacking District on 48 Ninth Avenue (at 14th St.) and will be hosting a consumer event at 6:30pm on July 28th complete with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a small reception. The first 100 customers to make a purchase will receive an exclusive Meatpacking set featuring the brands most iconic products.

Brut (you know that men’s line in the green bottle?) launched BNN, a part sport/humor/fratty  video series on their Facebook page, hosted

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SATURDAY Express Invites YOU to Rock the Sidewalk

Playing dress up! Nicole Miller dress, Express glasses, scarf, beaded bracelets, Jeffrey Campbell shoes

Ever wanted to be a model and walk the runway? Or watch a fashion show live? Well here’s your chance! This Saturday, 7/23 Express is taking over Times Square (NYC) and is opening their runway to the public in an attempt to break the Guinness World Records for most people modeling on a catwalk (current record is at 521). From 9am-5pm, models (that’s you!) get an exclusive Express tee, a surprise savings card, and a chance to win a $250 Express Gift Card. Then at 9pm Express will host their Holiday 2011 Runway Show. Can’t make it? Watch the show live at 9pm at Express.com.

And yes, I’ll be there! Last night Lucky Magazine and Express hosted a little soiree to celebrate the campaign and asked 8 bloggers to partner with them –myself being one of them! So I’m throwing out my camera fear and going to rock that runway! I hope you’ll join me! I’ll also post pictures from Saturday’s event and how I styled the Express collection so check back!

More pictures from last nights Lucky/Express event…

Caroline from sweetcarolineinthecity.com and I we’re jazzing up our outfits with Express accessories. I’m all about this Express Necklace!

I was getting Parisian nerdy-chic with Express while

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Chloe Rose Edition

Everything’s coming up roses at the house of Chloe with their recent launch of their Chloe Rose Edition (1.7fl oz/$94). Based on their original Chloe Eau de Parfume (which launched in 2008), the limited edition Rose variation carries the same signature packaging with the addition of a pink bow around the neck of the bottle.

Scratch any preconceived notions that this fragrance is remotely a grandma rose fragrance. The delicate scent is so feminine, clean and refreshing! It’s slightly more floral then the original and is accented with magnolia, cedar, lily of the valley and amber. It’s lightweight and a perfect day spring/summer fragrance. Get the limited edition fragrance while you can. I’ve been chasing this fragrance all around Sephora (all we’re all sold out), and finally had to take drastic measures and go to Macy’s 34th St (one of my least favorite places –it’s too overwhelming!) to snag a bottle for my sister (she lives abroad). Although it takes me forever to go through my fragrances –I have quite the assortment, I wish the brand would make it part of their permanent collection. It’s so lovely!

Disclaimer: A complimentary sample was  given to Pretty Connected by a company representative. Pretty Connected was under no obligation to write this review. See my About/Disclosure tab for more information.

YOU’RE INVITED! Lord &Taylor Presents the FIT Winners of the Keds Competition

Paying a little tribute to my alma mater, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)… check out the FIT winners of the Keds competition. On July 21st, Lord and Taylor 5th Avenue, will be offering on-site Keds customization, cupcakes, live music and your chance to meet the winners and check out their designs. As a bonus, Lord & Taylor will be giving away a GWP tote bag with every Keds purchase.

Lord & Taylor is located at 424 5th Avenue, NYC

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