Bloomingdale's Tote-ally Green Design Contest

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Bloomingdale's. All opinions are 100% mine.

Bloomingdale's is partnering with famed handbag designer Rebecca Minkhoff (one of my favorites!) and going green. The Tote-ally Green design contest allows you to design a tote bag on their site, and be entered to win a $2,000 Bloomingdale's gift card!

Rebecca Minkhoff and a panel of fashion experts will be judging the tote bags, and the winning bag will be sold exclusively at Bloomingdales.com!

To enter, log onto www.bloomingdales.com/design and design a tote bag that is unique to you. The design tool on the site is super easy to use, and a lot of fun! I could play handbag designer for hours! You can use shapes, colors and text, as well as import your own images.

After you complete your design, make sure to share it with your friends and encourage them to vote. This will help you to win! Facebook it, Tweet it (use hashtag #Bloomies), pass it along!

ADDITIONAL CONTEST INFO:
- Contest runs from April 7 - April 25, 2010
- One winner will be chosen everyday, based on their favorite submissions, and will receive a $100 gift card
- Submissions will be whittled down to 50 favorites based on user votes
- Grand prize winner who will receive a $2,000 shopping spree and the winning design will be sold exclusively at bloomingdales.com
- Entrant with the most votes can also win $1,000 shopping spree

Here's my design...think I'm going to win?

Friday Freebies

Dove Men Care Body Wash Sample (Men need freebies too!)

U by Kotex

Smashbox has a blog!

Check out Smashbox's new blog! To celebrate their new launch, they are giving one lucky Smashbox fan the ultimate Beauty Suitcase packed with $500 of Smashbox Cosmetics, plus a canvas beach tote from Allure Magazine! All you have to do is post your favorite beauty tip on the blog and you will automatically be entered to win!

Urban Decay Friends & Family Sale 30% Off!

Urban Decay is having their Friends & Family Sale - everything is 30% off from April 6-19th. Use code 1SFNF!

Giveaway Break - Tonic Hair Care Products

Tonic offers haircare that's all about sun, surf and style. Here's some highlights on some of their products:

Threesome
All in one hair care solution for the active waterman looking to get rid of a little extra baggage (and salt). It's' a high performance shampoo, conditioner and body was in one convenient bottle.
$12 8oz bottle

Luster
A leave-in conditioning mist with powerful UV-inhibitors and natural botanical oils designed to protect hair from the damaging effects of sun, salt, wind and chlorine.
$14 8oz bottle

The Chronic
This is a shampoo and conditioning system that is a potent formulation of superior plant-infused ingredients created to cleanse and fortify weather beaten hair.
$14 8oz bottle

***Giveaway***

Enter to win this threesome of Tonic hair care products!

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 , or become a fan onFacebook; 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 end on Thursday, May 6th. I will randomly select the lucky winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Is Your Anti-Aging Routine Up To Par?

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Flat Iron Experts

In the market for a new flat iron? FlatIronExperts.com has a huge selection, as well as great sales.

A flat iron is an investment, and one should do the appropriate research before buying just any old flat iron. Each item has customer reviews so you can do the appropriate research and make sure you are buying the flat iron, curling iron, etc., that is right for you.

Their current Spring promotion: Spend $100 and get a free travel flat iron for free!

Use the code ANGELA5 at checkout to receive an additional 5% off your order!

Purple Tip Manicure

What do you think of my Easter manicure? Purple tips to match my outfit for the day. I used Zoya nail polish in Malia from their Twist collection. Kind of reminded me of Easter Eggs so I went with it. After finishing the tips, I applied a top coat using Nic's Sticks in the Brightening Base coat.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter everyone! I hope everyone had a great weekend, see you on Monday!

Darphin Launches "50 Little Luxuries"

This Spring, Darphin is introducing what I can only describe as the most luxurious $50 face cream ever- Hydraskin Essential. It’s a super-moisturizing emulsion featuring ingredients like Butterfly Lavender and Organic Shea Butter for the softest, healthiest skin…

To celebrate the launch, starting TODAY, Darphin is inviting women to share their favorite $50 luxury at www.50littleluxuries.com. For every tip shared, a donation will be made to the IDEAL Providence Farms to purchase school supplies for children in Ghana (these are the children of the women harvesting the Organic Shea Butter in Hydraskin Essential as part of Darphin’s efforts to support the community.)

Celebs have already shared theirs- some favorites include:

Emmy Rossum treats herself to buying a favorite TV show DVD series and coffee ice cream.

Kara DioGuardi indulges in an extra long pedicure massage.

Becki Newton spoils herself with fresh flowers.

Whitney Port’s $50 pleasure is a manicure and pedicure.

Perrey Reeves picks up a great new plant for her garden.

On April 21^st, the 50 most creative entries will win a preview of Darphin’s favorite $50 luxury- a full-size Hydraskin Essential. And a grand prize winner will be treated to a New York City Spa Getaway for two- with transportation to NYC, 2 nights at the Surrey Hotel, Darphin treatments and more.