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Hot Mama Daily

July 6th, 2008

Splendid Weekend Reads July 5 & 6

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.

BEAUTY

Aging Fabulous tried out some anti-aging products from L’Oreal’s Skin Genesis Line. Stop by to see what they were and what she thought.

NY Spender pampers herself with two new products that won’t break the bank.

Beauty Bento Box tells us how important it is for us to give our bare legs a sleek, sexy and glowing look that’s perfect for this summer.

Beauty Secrets Revealed shares a Homemade Lip Plumper Recipe

See how Beauty and Fashion Tech made her own mineral makeup using a Bramble and Berry Mineral Makeup Kit complete with pictures and swatches!

Viva Woman takes a look at ingredients that can cause your skin to become more sun sensitive.

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog shows you how to create an orange, gold and teal eye look with Nars Cosmetics.

All That & a got a fresh new design and has a review of Not Just a Pretty Face, a book about the dangers in our makeup and skincare

Krizia from Beauty Match meets Candace Bushnell author of Sex and the City

FASHION

Style…a work in progress proves that hope springs eternal…and finally gets her sticky little fingers on Heimstone’s Perfecto jacket…

Tops 2 Bottoms lets you in on the latest swimwear trend.

Would you wear a red wedding dress? Just A Formality features this gorgeous Justin Alexander Red Bridal Gown.

Kim atIndie Style File needs to be more graceful to be a ballerina, but at least can look like one with a tutu tank dress by ouma

Her Accessories wonders why we need camouflage Louis Vuitton? Pardon me, it’s called “Monogramouflage” - for the urban jungle perhaps?

Style Manila talks about a current styling project.

SHOPPING

CelebLOOK found some hot zebra print bikini’s that will have you looking as hot as Lisa Rinna in hers.

Enter to win this M Z Wallace handbag valued at $335 at Glamour Gift Guide.

Shoe Blitz features an assortment of Prada boots that are perfect for fall.

Shopalicious is pining over these to-die-for python heels — and they’re on sale!

ShopDiary says you can pre-order Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives now before the sale officially begins on July 18.

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July 3rd, 2008

Psst! 40% off Sale at KNOW.LABEL!!

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*Whispering* Hey! You didn’t hear this from me, but a little birdie told me (thanks sooo much Terry!!) that one of my faaaaav fashion sites Know Label. com is having a 40%off EVERYTHING sale!  It’s a private sale right now, but will be made public this Sunday, July 13th, 2008.

So you know what that means: nothing will be left if you wait!  So hurry on over to the site and use this code at checkout to get your 40% off discount: firstpick40

Go!  Go!  Go!  Happy Shopping!

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June 24th, 2008

Summer Sale @ Shopbop - TODAY Only!

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Code: HEATWAVE08 at checkout

Happy Shopping!

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June 24th, 2008

Go Reese!

Nice! This is the ‘hippest’ I’ve seen Reese Witherspoon (Mommy of 2) in forever.  She finally looks her age for once (after all, she ONLY 32!)  Here are some candids of Reese at LAX taken this past weekend (June 21st):

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LOVE the fedora.

LOVE the blazer.

LOVE the shades.

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And I LOOOOVE the (Fendi) bag.  Le sigh…

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Totally hipster.  Totally works.  Keep this up and I’ll add you to the Hot Mama list ;)

Work it out Reese!

(All images: Newscom)

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June 23rd, 2008

‘Gleaming Things’ Joins b5media Beauty & Style!

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I’d like to give a warm welcome to Gleaming Things, the newest blog to join our channel here at b5media.  And the blog is geared towards a girl’s faaaavorit-est thing: JEWELRY!  Who doesn’t love jewelry?  Even if you don’t wear a whole lot of it, admit it, you can’t help but looks twice and maybe sigh a little when passing a jewelry shop… right?  Tee hee..

Head on over to Gleaming Things and show my girl (and b5media writer) Chloe Findlay-Harder some love!  Pretty please with diamonds on top? Love ya forever!  Thanks!

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June 23rd, 2008

Cool Website: The Cutting Chair

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I’m always yappin’ about hairstyles and nice hair cuts (or terrible ones) here at Hot Mama Daily and I was just put on to a really cool website strictly dedicated to hair care and great haircuts:  The Cutting Chair

If you’re like me and are totally bored and uninspired the current state of your hair, I’d encourage you gals to check out their hairstyle gallery with pages and pages and pages of various hairstyles and hair colors to draw inspiration from.  

Happy browsing!  And don’t forget to let me know which hairstyle you chose!  With before and after pics, please!  Tee hee…

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June 19th, 2008

Jada Got Her Hot Mama-ness Back

Oh okay, Jada!  I see you Mama!  My girl has been on a roll this month.  She looks hot!  And I don’t mean b/c it’s summer.

Here she was Tuesday (June 17th, 2008) at the Crystal & Lucy Awards (I have no clue what that is either…)

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Oof!  She looks mahhhhvelous!

And here she this past weekend at a movie premire with the entire Smith family:

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Beautiful family.

Um, Jada dear, I’m going to need this ENTIRE outfit–stat!

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Her hair - HOT!

Makeup - HOT!

Top & Heels - HOT!  HOT!  HOT!

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Thou has redeemed thou-self Mrs. Smith, after the bizarreness that was Sideways-Mullet-Gate ‘08.  Well done.

Now send me those shoes.  This is a warning.

(All images courtesy of Newscom.com)

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June 18th, 2008

Fab Summer Footwear For Under $20: Old Navy

I know I bring them up all the time, but I DO love Old Navy.  I really do.  I think even more than The GAP, and more than Banana Republic.  The prices at Old Navy are *always* just right and you can get really nice, chic items that don’t look cheap,  yaknowwhatImean?

I just bought (jeez, I really need to slow down on my shopping as of late–right) their new rubber/blend metallic flip-flops.  Got both the gold and silver.

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They’re great.  Word is Old Navy changed up from their foam slippers to a new rubber/blend combo for their flip-flops this year.  Why the change?  Well I read a few complaints online about their previous foam ones, and buyers weren’t too impressed with the foam model.  And, I’m thinking Old Navy wanted to go the Havaianas route (Havaianas are fully rubber and super comfy.  I’ll admit they’re great too–will post about those another day :)

Next up on the Old Navy list we have the Stretch Sateen Ballet Flats .

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It is my new flat.  They are PERFECT for when your pedicure is not in top shape *clearing throat* and you’re too lazy to re-fresh the pedi (what?  My son keeps me busy.  Yes, that’s my excuse!)  You slip these on and they make ANY outfit casual or summer fancy look perfect.  Price?  $19.50.  Yep.  That’s it.  They also come in purple, grey, and brown.

Now this one I’m mad about.  I paid $68.00 USD for my Dolce Vita gladiators earlier in the spring, remember?  But I noticed  Old Navy has an eerily similar pair for how much you ask? 19-flippin’-50!!!  As in $19.50!!! They’re also available in brown and gold.  *Steaming*  Arrrgggh!

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I’m TOO mad that I didn’t wait.  I’m always bragging at how I find great deals, but clearlyyyy I missed the boat on this one.  Meh.  It’s all good, y’all get to benefit, so get on it!

Click here for the rest of Old Navy’s Summer Footwear Styles for Under $20

(All images courtesy of Old Navy.com)

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June 16th, 2008

Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon: Tube Dress? Same Look for Less!

Actress Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon, new mommy again to twin boys (she also has a teenage son from a previous relationship) is looking faaaaaa-bu-lous! I’m loving the citrus-y orange colored tube dress and how it looks against her gorgeous complexion.

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Images: Newscom

Want the Same Look for Less? Here ya go! Read More

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June 13th, 2008

Designer Spotlight: Big Buddha Handbags

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I’m such an internet-aholic that I don’t even remember half of the time how I find certain gems online. Last week I discovered Big Buddha handbags and I’m a happy camper.

Founder and designer 21 year old (!!) F/T college student (!!!) Jeremy Bassan is doing his thing (see his Jeremy Bassan’s pic here). Big Buddha’s getting a lot of buzz in print and online with his lovely bags.

I first noticed the ‘Robertson‘ bag, and loved the pink (found it on Endless.com for $80.00 USD):

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Image: Endless.com

If you want the Robertson in either white, brown or orange, you can buy from the amazing folks over at Bur-Mar Shoes.com for $69.00 USD.

I wound up going for the larger ‘Miranda‘ bag (I’m a large tote/handbag fiend) @ $69.00 (from Bur-Mar Shoes). In case they sell out at Bur-Mar, you can also find them for a few bucks more ($72.00 USD) at Lori’s Shoes.com

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Image: Lori’s Shoes.com

I love the quited patent-leather look of both bags. Gives off a Chanel-ish vibe, with non-Chanel-ish prices. Works for me! Will post pics of my own bag soon.

See more yummy goodness at Big Buddha’s website here.

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