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Giveaway Break - Clos du Bois & Pixi cosmetic kit

Do you like wine? Do you like makeup? Well, here is the perfect gift for you or someone who has the same taste! Clos du Bois wines has launched a new red blend called Rouge, and have partnered with my personal favorite, Petra Strand of Pixi cosmetics, to develop a cosmetics kit inspired by Rouge. Even better, all of the proceeds from this cosmetic kit are being donated to the Step Up Network.

 The kit includes Nail Rouge, Gloss Rouge, and Water Rouge, all in a gorgeous red cosmetic bag (which could also be used as a clutch!).

 The Nail Rouge is a deep burgundy that will probably go with practically everything in your wardrobe. It's a power color. Wear it to work and you'll feel like you can accomplish anything!

The Gloss Rouge is a sheer red that looks great layered over a lipstick or by itself. It comes with a key chain hook so you never have to worry about leaving the house without a gloss.

My favorite part of this kit is the Water Rouge. I just started trying out cheek and lip stains and I love this one. It gives you the healthy flush look you get once you enjoy a glass of wine. A few brush strokes on the apples of the cheeks, blended quickly, gives a flushed color. You can also dab it gently on your lips for the 'bitten' look.

You can purchase the set from the Clos du Bois website, with a bottle of wine ($30) or by itself ($19). This is a great gift for a girlfriend, bachelorette or holiday hostess!

***Giveaway***
Enter to win one a Clos du Bois cosmetic kit with Pixi cosmetics. I have 5 to give away!

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 end on Sunday, January 6th, 2013(!). I will randomly select five winners and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!
Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.


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Shop the Editors' List at Forever 21

Forever 21 partnered with four Conde Nast Editors from Glamour, Teen Vogue, W and Details to select the season's best looks. Each editor's picks will be featured in 480 Forever 21 stores across the U.S. through the holidays. 


Participating editors included Laurel Pantin, Glamour's Associate Shopping and Accessories Editor; Mary Kate Steinmiller, Teen Vogue's Senior Fashion Market Editor; Lindsey Frugier, W's Market Editor; and Justin Berkowitz, Details' Market Editor.






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Beauty Blogger Coalition Round Up



  • Midnight Manicures: Check out swatches of Zoya's Gilty Pleasures Limited Edition Trio which includes an 18k gold flaky top coat. Enter to win your own Zoya Gilty Pleasures Trio and 5 of Zoya's most popular nail treatments!
  • Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Two lovely Nubar polishes are featured!
  • datyorkLOVES: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 Movie Review & Nails
  • TheFabZilla: So you want the best gift to your sister, mom and bff at a reasonable price. TheFabZilla shares her best holiday gifts for $25 and under.
  • BlushingNoir: BlushingNoir shows you her favorite way to use the Chanel Harmonie du Soir Quadra Eye Shadow
  • Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Lola's Secret Beauty Blog is in love with Susan Thompson Cosmetics Mim's The Word Liquid Blush- enter for your chance to win your very own liquid pink perfection!
  • Pammy Blogs Beauty: It is time for another Birchbox Box Opening! Pammy Blogs Beauty shares what is inside November's Birchbox!
  • BeautyTidbits: Harshleen from BeautyTidbits is giving away 5 bottles of Josie Maran Argan Oil Hair Serum. Enter to win!
  • Beauty Info Zone: It's time to think about the kids and their stocking stuffers. Lush has a product that will bring them nothing but fun.
  • My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: Laura from My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog shows you the beautiful ghd Pink Cherry Blossom styler!
  • Polarbelle: Polarbelle found a great all-around face palette by Khroma Beauty - Khloe's Kardazzle. You're going to love it!
  • Beauty by Miss L: Miss L shows her cute manicure done with Models Own nail polish in Indian Ocean which is very pretty duo chrome.
  • Mama Fashionista: Forget Calgon! Mama Fashionista shares why the scent of White Sands Orchid Bliss Shampoo and Conditioner transports her (and makes her hair pretty too)!
  • Sweet Tart Beauty : Onsen Secret believes in developing products that will help your skin renew and protect itself from day to day stress
  • Beauty Professor: After a month of usage, the Beauty Professor reviews the Somme Institute 5-Step skincare regimen!
  • Curls N Pearls: This week, Christina from Curls N Pearls reviews Sally Hansen's Insta-Gel Strips, an easy 2 step gel manicure in a strip with no dry time & that removes easily with acetone polish remover. Click through for a review, tutorial, tips and tricks!
  • Lipgloss Break: Angela from Lipgloss Break tells you how she can't live without the Clarisonic Mia 2.
  • The Advice Sisters: Lip colors are magic wands that can change your look and how you feel, in just one swipe. Alison Blackman of advicesisters.net explores some of the season's best colors and products
  • Fabulous Awesomeness: Mina Slater reviewed the Ofra Pro Palette, a magnetic eyeshadow palette by Ofra Cosmetics. Plus she's having a giveaway for Ofra eye primer and the eyeshadow palette!
  • The Lacquered Lady: Ready for some new nail polish? The Lacquered Lady swatches polishes from the Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Apart inspired collection from China Glaze.


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    Beauty Blogazon Weekly Roundup



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    Get Clean with Clarisonic

    Have you ever tried a new product and thought, 'how did I live without this for so many years?' Well, that is what went through my mind when I first tried out my Clarisonic. My skin has never felt so clean!

    This review is way overdue. I started using my Brazilliant Orange Clarisonic Mia 2 during the extremely hot NYC summer. The hubby and I would spend all day on the weekends exploring the city, going in and out of the steamy subway system and hitting the hot pavement. By the end of the day, the little makeup I wore would be totally erased from my face from sweat. I could not get the greasy or dusty polution feeling off of my skin with cleanser or a wash cloth alone. Using the Clarisonic made my skin feel squeaky clean. My skin looked brighter with only a couple of days of using it.

    I have ultra sensitive skin, so I was a little timid to use the Mia at first. I purchased the Delicate brush head to use and haven't had any irritation. The Mia comes with the Sensitive brush, which I let my husband use (he loves my Mia too!). I wash my face two times a day, but only use my Clarisonic about 5-7 times a week.

    The Clarisonic Mia 2 comes with the following:
    *Universal Voltage Charger
    *Sensitive Brush Head
    *1 oz. trial size cleanser
    *Protective travel case
    Retails at $149 at Clarisonic.com

    The Mia and Mia 2 are great for traveling and every day use. If you are looking to take your skincare routine to the next level, this is it. I always tell my husband, you only get one skin, so take care of it!

    A Clarisonic is also a great gift for any special lady on your Holiday shopping list. It's a higher price point than most, so round up your siblings and go in on this for mom. It's the gift that keeps giving!
    Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.


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    Cyber Monday Deals

    Loft.com
    50% off everything!

    Piperlime.com
    20% off, use code CYBER

    Coach Factory outlet
    Additional 30% off and 10% off at checkout.

    TINte Cosmetics
    30% off, enter CYBER at checkout

    Nordstrom.com
    Special Cyber Monday markdowns

    Shoebuy.com
    30% off plus free s&h

    Barneys.com
    Women's Sale & Men's Sale

    Soap.com
    30% off, use code SBATTLE

    OldNavy.com & Gap.com
    30% off entire order, use code CYBER

    Per-fekt Beauty
    Discount kids, use code HOLIDAY10

    Bath & Body Works
    25% off entire site, code CYBER2012

    Shoes.com
    20% off, use code CYBER

    Bloomingdales.com
    Up to 50% off select items, and $50 off for every $250 spent

    UrbanDecay.com
    1/2 off select makeup kits

    JCrew Factory outlet
    50% off everything + Free S/H

    Ulta.com
    Free gifts with purchase & additional sale items

    Loehmanns.com
    40% off everything! Use code CYBER40 at checkout.

    Bloom.com
    Up to 50% off your purchase. Use code THANKFUL35

    StephanieJohnson.com
    40% off. Use code MONDAY.






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    A Magazine Subscription, the Gift that Keeps Giving

    My friend Dan owns a magazine subscription website, Deekins.com, and is offering Lipgloss Break readers a special holiday discount (you may remember the same sale last year as well). Thanks Dan!

    Magazines are the gift that keeps giving all year around. There's a magazine for everyone on your list at Deekins.com. Here are the deals he's offering:

    For the Fitness & Healthy Living lover...
    Yoga Journal - coupon code: lipglossyoga 
    Final price - $2.99

    Weight Watchers - coupon: breakweight 
    Final price - $2.49

    For the Fashion lover...
    Elle - coupon: elle4lgb 
    Final price - $6.99

    And everyone in between...
    20% off any purchase - coupon: lpbreak20

    I hope this helps you cross a few more names off your list! 


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    Dark Chocolate Espresso Granola Bars Recipe

    Now that I'm back in Michigan I realized how much I missed my big kitchen. I love prepping clean meals and snacks on the weekends, to eat throughout the week. I get a lot of my recipes from the lovely Tosca Reno Eat Clean Diet cookbook and site and Oxygen Magazine. The latest snack recipe I tried was for  Dark Chocolate Espresso Granola bars, from Oxygen. I know, they sound sinful, but they are clean and so delicious!

    1 cup rolled oats
    1/2 cup whole-grain flour
    2 scoops vanilla protein powder
    1 tbsp raw honey
    2 oz dark chocolate-covered espresso beans (70% or higher coca content).
    1/2 cup canola oil
    1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
    1/4 tsp sea salt (I left this out)
    1/4 tsp baking soda
    1/4 tsp cinnamon
    1/2 tsp vanilla or almond extract

    1 - Preheat oven to 325F
    2 - Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon to combine.
    3 - Spread mixture evenly in a 9x9 inch baking dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden around the edges. Let cool and slice into 8 bars. Serve or refrigerate for later.

    These are perfect to grab on your way out the door for an early morning workout or a mid morning pick me up snack. Enjoy!



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    CND Shellac in Cityscape

    This was my Thanksgiving Day manicure. I would normally go a bit darker for Fall but because it was a bit warmer, I thought I'd do a lighter color.

    This is from CND Shellac's newest line of colors. It's called Cityscape, and it's a light, creamy gray. I love colors like this...they go with practically everything, and I don't have to spend extra time planning my outfits around my manicure (yes, sometimes I do this!). 


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    Black Friday & Cyber Monday Beauty Deals

    Biggest shopping weekend ever is here. Here are some sales to check out...

    Ouidad.com
    Black Friday Weekend - Friday through Sunday, head to Ouidad.com to receive 25% off all orders by using the code FFCURL during check out.
    Cyber Monday - Still get 25% using the code FFCURL at checkout and receive 2 days of free shipping on all orders.

     Murad.com
    Cyber Monday - get $25 off all purchases over $100. Use promo code CYBERMONDAY.

     Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
    Friends & Family (25% Off) is also going on Nov 24-27th.

     BobbiBrown.com
    11/21-11/25: Black Friday Exclusive! Enjoy a beauty trio of your choice and a free specially-sized Lip Gloss with every order. Plus receive free standard shipping.
    COOLAsuncare.com
    COOLA will offer a 25% discount this Cyber Monday on all products (excluding MineralBaby and the Sun essentials kit) on coolasuncare.com. Enter the code happymonday and get all of your favorite sun and skin care products in time for the holidays!

    Clinique.comBlack Friday is here! Get 3 FREE Minis with any $25 purchase. Plus, all orders ship FREE. Use code SMOKY

    Sephora.comThis Friday, rise and shine early to grab their $10 Black Friday Doorbusters including full-size favorites from their best-selling brands. Supplies are limited so get them while you can. To celebrate Cyber Monday, pick up their Mystery Sample Bag goodies and get Free Shipping with any $25 purchase.

     BEAUTYSAGE.COM
    Offering 20% site wide from Wednesday November, 22rd – Saturday, November 24th.

     C.O. BIGELOW (BIGELOWCHEMISTS.COM)
    Offering 20% off site wide now through Tuesday, November 27th.

    Nov 22-26. Free shipping on every purchase and free Eiffel Power mascara with every $100 purchase.

     BobbiBrown.com
    Beginning Wednesday, November 21st, enjoy Black Friday with a beauty trio of deluxe sized samples, free shipping AND a specially sized lip gloss with every purchase through Sunday, November 25th. Then, on Monday, November 26th, Bobbi Brown celebrates Cyber Monday by offering 5 samples of your choice AND free shipping with any order.

    Natures-gate.com
    Nature’s Gate is offering 40% off any product(s) in their NEW Facial Care collection in honor of the brand’s 40th anniversary. Shoppers simply enter discount code CYB40 at checkout. Nature’s Gate Facial Care Collection includes 7 facial care products – from cleansers to serums—each containing gentle, dermatologist-tested formulas and a wide variety of anti-aging benefits.

    Beauty.com
    - Buy $40 in Origins products at Beauty.com and receive a free Liquid Lip Duo in Hot Date & Juicy Details ($24 value!). While supplies last. 
    - Buy $40 in Peter Thomas Roth products at Beauty.com and receive a free Mega Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Cellular Creme ($37.50 value!). While supplies last.
    - Free Shipping
    Lumene.com
    In honor of Black Friday, Walgreens is offering 40% off all Lumene products! All good things must come to an end, though. Be sure to head to your Walgreens (or Walgreens.com) by 11:59pm as promotion ends after November 23rd.


     BeautyBar.com
    Black Friday Offer (enter code BBGWPBF at checkout) - Shoppers who spend $50 at Beauty Bar will receive an ultra-pampering gift with purchase from Philosophy. This exclusive gift set includes three ofPhilosophy’s newest offerings ($20 value):
    ·         Purity Made Simple Foaming 3-in-1 Cleansing Gel for Face and Eyes
    ·         Eyes Wide Open Instant Refreshing and Depuffing Eye Gel
    ·         The Microdelivery Exfoliating Body Wash

    Cyber Monday Offer (enter code BBCYBERMONDAY at checkout)
    Shoppers who spend $100 will receive $20 off their purchase for one day only.

    In addition, from November 23rd – November 30th, all WrinkleMD products will be 20% off, and shoppers will receive free refill patch treatments with any WrinkleMD purchase.
    Smashbox.com
    Skip the long lines at department stores and still save with Smashbox’s Black Friday Friends & Family deal! Enjoy 20% off orders on Smashbox.com for purchases of $50 or more. To receive the discount, enter the code FRIENDS2012 when checking out. (Discount Dates: November 21st – November 26th)

    MallyBeauty.com/cyber-monday
    MallyBeauty.com is going to kick off “Pink Monday” (Monday, November 26th, 2012 starting at 12amEST) by offering 25% off all face products. If you are a Mally Beauty email subscriber, you will receive 25% off all site items. The Promo code for 25% off all face products is 25FACE. Please visit: www.mallybeauty.com/cyber-monday to redeem the 25% off site wide if you sign up for Mally Beauty emails.

    On Tuesday, November 27th, 2012, the 25% off site wide sale will apply for any users that “Like” the Mally Beauty’s Facebook page! Not a fan? Join in on the deal by clicking here: www.mallybeauty.com/cyber-monday and to redeem the 25% off all site items.

    On Wednesday, November 28th, 2012, the sale will be extended to Mally Beauty’s Twitter followers. All of Mally Beauty’s Twitter followers will receive 25% off all site items. Not following Mally Beauty on Twitter? Click here: www.mallybeauty.com/cyber-monday and to redeem the 25% off all site items.

    UniqueVintage.com
    From Black Friday all the way through Cyber Monday, UniqueVintage.com will be discounting 25% off of EVERYTHING on the site. It's the perfect time to shop for everyone on your holiday gift list, including yourself! 




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