Nic's Sticks for Quick Mani's

I love Nic's Sticks for manicures on the run. One coat of base (I like Poshe' Treatment Basecoat or Butter London Horse Power), then two coats of a Nic's Sticks color, topped off with a quick dry, and I'm out the door in about 10 minutes. Above is Nic's Sticks Baby Go Bye-Bye.

They are travel friendly, with a screw on cap and light weight, and fit nicely in my purse or cosmetic bag. It's nice not having to worry about nail polish bottles breaking in your luggage (I know how this is first hand...not fun!).

Free samples and goodies!

Fizzy Wizzies sample
Ambi Soft Oil
International Delight sample
Check the Ikea closest to you - free breakfast until January 3!

Total Beauty Break

15 Things Hair and Makeup Artists Can't Live Without

See what they depend on most in their beauty stash

Hair and makeup artists, especially the ones backstage at Fashion Week, have access to tons of products. And even though variety is the spice of life, there are a few things they use constantly and simply can't work without. See what they are, and why you should have them in your makeup bag too. See products

$5 Magazine Subscriptions!

Hearst Magazines is giving you a holiday gift...$5 yearly magazine subscriptions. O Magazine, Cosmopolitan, The Food Network and more!

Giveaway Break - Mini Kittour Posh Cosmetic Bags

I am a sucker for a cute makeup bag. Nothing says 'I love make up' like a posh bag to put it all in.

Vonda Simon created the poshest of posh makeup bags, mini kittour, as a reflection of her demanding lifestyle and 27 years as a packaging expert in the personal care industry. From the Daily collection to the Jet Setter, each mini kittour bag is functional, durable and so beautiful.

Mini Kittour's daily mini organizer is the perfect everyday bag to throw in your work bag, gym bag or beach bag. There are two zippered sides, one side holds 2 mini bottles, 2 mini jars and brushes, and the other side your makeup.

***Giveaway***

Enter to win a Mini Kittour daily organizer!

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 on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US & Canada residents. The contest will end on Thursday, January 22nd. 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!

Fashionista University

Starting this January, students will have the opportunity to take a variety of “Saturday’s only”-seven week, hands on courses where they will learn the ins and outs of the fashion business including design, publicity, wardrobe styling/costume design, event planning, jewelry/accessory design and more. Run by fashion designers Kathlin Argiro and Courtney Zellmer and Publicity guru Gwen Wunderlich-Smith, Fashionista University gives students a Project Runway meets Gossip Girl real world approach, with celebrity, editor and guest designer appearances as well as access to fashion shows, showroom events, publishing houses, TV stations and more!

Fashion Design 101

Over the 7-week course students will get a firsthand account of running a small business in the fashion industry from designers Kathlin Argiro and Courtney Zellmer. Students will learn how to create a collection from start to finish- from inspiration to presentation and everything in between using examples from Kathlin’s own collection, high-profile guest speakers, and actually take steps toward creating their own line. Students will learn about fabrics and how to use them, color stories, sketching basic fashion figures, story boards and presenting a collection to learn more about themselves as first time designers.

P.R. Prep 101

Fashionistas who are on top of the latest trends and are interested in being a part of the buzz, glitz and glamour are perfect for this crash course in the exciting field of public relations. Gwen Wunderlich of Wunderlich Inc. will help students begin their journey to becoming the next “it” publicist by sharing her expertise in the field, including her background of starting her own company from the ground up. Throughout the seven weeks, Gwen will introduce different aspects of the business that will help each student develop their PR skills and teach them the necessity of being connected. Students can expect field trips to the city’s hottest spots including a trip to the fashionista holy land – New York Fashion Week.

Casa di Francesca Reed Diffusers

Looking to set the mood at home with some holiday scents? Not only do reed diffusers make your home smell good, but they are beautiful as a decoration and you can leave them 'on' at all times, unlike candles.

Check out the following scents from Casa di Francesca:

Home for the Holidays – A savory mixture of spices, Home for the Holidays evokes sweet memories of celebrations with family and friends. This Casa di Francesca fragrance will warm the home with sheer joy for the season.

Morrocan Amber – Casa di Francesca’s Morrocan Amber fragrance will be sure to set the mood with the romance of an exotic land. The delicate blend of the warm and woodsy notes will fill the home with a sensual heat even on the coldest of nights.

Mountain Paperwhite – Although the freshness of spring flowers may seem far, far away, Casa di Francesca’s Mountain Paperwhite fragrance keep the beauty of these little flowers alive during the cold, winter months. Like the soft snowflakes that decorate the mountain tops, this intoxicating fragrance will sprinkle sweet notes around the room.

Eggnog Spice – Nothing warms the soul with holiday spirit quite like the warm, comforting scent of Eggnog. With hints of nutmeg and cinnamon, Casa di Francesca’s Eggnog Spice fragrance will transform your home into a holiday haven.

Wild Forest Honey and Cream –With savory notes of honey and sweet cream, Casa di Francesca’s Wild Forest Honey and Cream fragrance fills the air with a delectable aroma for all to enjoy. Give your holiday guests a succulent treat with Wild Forest Honey and Cream.

Peppermint Pine – With the coolness of peppermint and muskiness of a Pine forest, this Casa di Francesca fragrance will usher in memories of a winter sleigh ride. This wonderful holiday scent will warm your home with the blissful memories of the holiday season.

I've tried Casa di Francesca's Deep Lilac and Cedarwood Vanilla scents and loooove them. The Deep Lilac scent filled my whole living room . They last quite a long time, too. The jars they come in are super cute and all adorned with a ribbon and bead. The diffusers sets are $29.99, and the refills are $24.50.

Profound Beauty

Find your hair routine at Profound Beauty!

Profound Beauty created an innovative, personalized assorment of products using a proprietary technology that is adaptable to each person's hair needs. Use their Find Your Routine consultation to find the best shampoo, conditioner and styling products that are right for you.

Sign up with ProfoundBeauty.com and you can earn a $10 credit for every friend you refer to sign up! Pass it on!

Total Beauty

Find Your Signature Scent!

Take this quiz for insight into the perfect fragrance for you or a loved one

Picking a fragrance, especially if it's for someone else, can be so overwhelming. There are so many to choose from that after 10 minutes in the store they all start to smell the same! Luckily, this quiz will help you narrow things down so you can find your (or someone else's) signature scent. Happy sniffing! Take the quiz

Giveaway Break - Sothys Parisian Skincare

Sothys Spa products are amazing. They smell delicious and bring the spa experience to your own bathroom. Check out the latest Sothys products:

Sothys Aroma-Sothys Energizing Shower, Sothys Aroma-Sothys Energizing Shower Gel softly cleans and tones the skin. It contains essential oils of eucalyptus, cardamom, nutmeg, and neroli for an energizing fragrance while leaving your body feeling refreshed. Price: $24

SOTHYS Aroma-Sothys Energizing Bath Essences Tablets,Energizing Bath Essences Tablets - Effervescent, playful and revitalizing bath pebbles which enrich the bath with their tonic and energizing fragrance... a particular moment of pleasure and wellness. Price: $26

SOTHYS Aroma-Sothys Energizing Essential Oils Elixir - Magical, this very concentrated dry oil is an invitation to happiness: when massaged, it restores tonus and felicity... the skin is divinely satiny and full of energizing active ingredients. Price: $29

***Giveaway***

Enter to win all 3 of these fabulous products from Sothys!

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 on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US & Canada residents. The contest will end on Saturday, January 17th. 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!