Lipgloss Break

Happy Sunday

I challenge you to enjoy your day :) Read a good book (I will be reading Fifty Shades Darker :) or magazine today...or take a walk in this beautiful May weather.

Stay tuned for a fun giveaway this week on my site and on Twitter!

Giveaway Break - Skinnygirl Face Solution Kit for Mother's Day

For Mother's Day this year, indulge your favorite lady with some pampering luxe gift sets! Skinnygirl Face & Body offers five affordable sets:

Margarita Bath Kit ($15.00)
Sangria Bath Kit ($15.00)
Face Solution Kit ($14.97)
Body Solution Kit ($15.97)
Mommy Kit ($12.88)

Skinnygirl Face & Body was created by Bethenny Frankel - reality TV star, entrepreneurial powerhouse and mother - who stresses that the secret to balancing it all is to remember to take a little time out of your day for you! I'm definitely a fan of that philosophy!

Skinnygirl wants to help celebrate Mother's Day with Lipgloss Break readers and give a set away to one lucky reader!

***Giveaway***

Enter to win a Skinnygirl Face Solution Kit!

Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter , follow me on Pinterest or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will go through Mother's Day, and will end officially on Monday, May 14th. I will randomly select one winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Bath & Body Works Mother's Day Party

Come join Bath & Body Works as we shower moms with love and fabulous fragrances at our Mother’s Day Party on Saturday, May 5th from 1pm-5pm! Whether she’s a fragrance devotee, a candle connoisseur, or a germ-conscious mom, this event will help you find the ultimate gift to celebrate every mom on your list. Honor the one you love during this fun, fragrance filled event:

WHO: Bath & Body Works

WHAT: Mother’s Day Party

WHEN: Saturday, May 5th, 2012 1pm – 5pm

WHERE: At select Bath & Body Works stores

· WIN AN EXCLUSIVE MOTHER’S DAY TOTE: Enter to win an exclusive VIP Wild Garden Mother’s Day Tote before it is officially available for sale! Valued at over $100, this pampering perk is filled with must-haves from Signature Collection Wild Garden, Anti-Bacterial Wild Fusions and Home Fragrance Bloom collection.

· PERSONALIZED SHOPPING WITH BBW GIFT GURU: Complimentary gift wrapping will be provided for those who make a purchase.

· FREE MOTHER’S DAY TOTE: And for celebrating your special lady with us, you can get a limited edition Wild Garden Mother’s Day Tote Bag that includes a full sized Malibu Heat Body Lotion FREE with any full size Signature Collection purchase made during the event!

Visit the Event Page at Facebook.com/BathandBodyWorks or go to BathandBodyWorks.com/Event for details.

Jessica nail polish in Sky High

Jessica nail polish in Sky High. In some light it's light blue (far left, with flash), and sometimes it's bluish grey. I plan on wearing a grey dress tomorrow so either way I'm coordinating. Really pretty color. Would look great on toes with sandals. Maybe with my new grey Tom's wedges...? ;)

Bejeweled Vaseline Lip Therapy

Seriously? How cute is this Vaseline jar?! If you know, me you know I have petroleum lip gelly in all every aspect of my life, my car, my pockets, my desk, by my bed, etc. I'm a huge fan and I think it's a beauty necessity!

To celebrate this Mother's Day, Vaseline is giving away 100 of these bling-ed out jars! Here's how to win: Log on to www.VaselineLipTherapy.com on 5/10 at 1PM ET for a one-day flash giveaway of the special Swarovski jars. They only have 100, and anticipate they’ll go fast!

Beautiful Change Challenge #6 - Give Back to your Community

I’ve come to the end of my Beautiful Change Challenge series. This is the last challenge, and by far, one of the most rewarding. I’m challenging you to think about your community, and how you can make a positive change or have a positive impact on it.

There are so many opportunities for everyone to give back in their community, but unless you seek them out, you may not find out about them. My husband and I participated in the Big Brother’s Big Sisters program and it was a wonderful experience. Not only did we learn a lot from the experience, but I’m hoping the young boy we mentored did too. I’ve also been a volunteer camp counselor in the past at a Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America camp. I’ve had Crohn’s/colitis for almost 18 years now, so this was a volunteer opportunity that was near and dear to my heart (see picture: camp photo collage). I encourage you to find an opportunity that you are passionate about, and you will no doubt give it your all.

Food banks, soup kitchens and other volunteer opportunities are probably less than a 20 mile radius from any location. Here are a few sites to find one near you:

Food Banks finder

Habitat for Humanity site

Big Brother Big Sister site

Already giving back? Make sure to comment below and share what you are doing with readers. Also make sure to share it with Aveeno! This year, Aveeno is celebrating everyday Active Naturals by awarding eight grants in the amount of $10,000 to continue to make a beautiful difference - apply on their Facebook page!

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Bath & Body 2 for $20 Candles

It's the most wonderful time of year...2 for $20 candles at Bath and Body :) Stock up on summer scents! Sale goes through Sunday.

Taylor Schilling's Look from John Frieda

You all know I'm a huge John Frieda and Harry Josh fan, so I couldn't help but post this release. Here's how Taylor Shilling got the look!

THE LOOK: Sleek, straight, and simple.

THE INSPIRATION: “Taylor was ready for a new look and I thought a bob would really compliment her gorgeous face,” said Harry Josh, John Frieda International Creative Consultant. “This sleek bob is chic enough for the red carpet and sophisticated enough for everyday wear.”

HOW TO GET THE LOOK: Harry Josh, John Frieda International Creative Consultant, cut six inches off of Taylor’s hair, giving her a sleek bob. After he cut her hair, Harry spritzed John Frieda Frizz-Ease 3-Day Straight throughout damp hair to ensure her blowout would be straight and frizz-free. An at-home alternative to in-salon keratin treatments, this heat-activated spray wraps individual strands with a unique blend of polymers and keratin proteins, sealing in straight style with the help of a flat iron.

Harry began blowing out her hair with a boar-bristle Mason Pearson brush, carefully straightening each section at a time. Next, he went over each piece with a comb and a flat iron, ensuring every hair stayed sleek.

Harry gave her a deep side part and tucked one front piece behind her ear. The result: a chic, sleek red carpet look.

And the Winner is...

Congrats to @SushGirl! She won the CARGO Bronzer giveaway Twitter giveaway.

I'm going to be doing a lot more Twitter & Facebook only giveaways, so make sure to follow me twitter.com/lipglossbreak and facebook.com/lipglossbreak. I'll posting another one soon :)

Traveling East to West

Heading to San Francisco for the week! During the week is strictly business in Mountain View, but once Friday hits, me and the hubby are heading to the bay area. Staying at the Clift in Union Square, we're going to try and experience the city in a non-touristy way. You will definitely see us riding the BART!

Below is what 5% of my suitcase is filled with :) The last time I was in San Francisco I froze my butt off and had to buy an extra scarf to keep me warm. So I'm prepared this time with jackets, jeans and scarfs. I also tennis shoes for exploring.

I was excited to pack my new skinny jeans...they are so California! I also couldn't forget my workout journal and SF maps. Looking forward to getting exercise climbing the hills of the area. The only thing below that isn't in my suitcase is that adorable grey Rebecca Minkoff MAC mini clutch. Maybe I'll come across it in the city...

If you live in the area or are familiar with SF, please send us your suggestions on things to do and places to eat!