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Beauty Freebies Continue!

Filed under: Steals and Deals

Give Dad the gift of great skin (he doesn't have to know you got the set for free)! Photo courtesy of VMH Hypoallergenics.

We love filling you fab StyleList readers in on the latest and greatest online beauty freebies and discounts. So, here's what's happening this week!

Summer Fridays at Beauty.com: Every Friday from morning 'til midnight (through the entire summer!) beauty.com is offering all-day discounts and free products. A few of today's sweet deals include free Korres shower gels with a $20 purchase, 20 percent off all DDF products, Bliss Steep Clean Mask for $43 (regularly $54) and a free Stila Lip Pot with any makeup purchase. SCORE!

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Free Beauty Stuff! Check Out These Sweet Online Deals

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Pangea Organics lip balm, scrub, cleanser, mask and eye cream - all for a mere $100. Photo courtesy of Pangea Organics.

Times are tough but that doesn't mean your beauty routine has to suffer. Score purse-friendly and priceless (literally!) products with these awesome online beauty deals.

Pangea Organics Radiance Gift Set: A five-piece skincare set ($167 value) for just $100! It's not available just yet, but if you pre-order online by June 15 you'll get free shipping. Included in the set, the facial mask people go absolutely nuts for, plus everything else you need to renew your skin the natural way.

Estée Lauder Freebies Galore: Sweet deal alert! Through June 14, when you spend $39.50 or more on esteelauder.com you'll receive over $100 worth of free products (moisturizer, makeup and fragrance). Best part is that you get to pick the ones you want! May I suggest the excellent DayWear Plus to protect your skin from environmental damage?

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Yogoco Yoga Bag - Giveaway!

Filed under: Contests & Giveaways

yoga bagHow many times have you been caught running into yoga class trying to juggle your water bottle, mat, keys, phone, and towel? If you answered "all the time," then you are a prime contestant for our Yogoco giveaway.

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Wendy Culpepper "Pretty in Pink" Earrings - Giveaway Reminder

Filed under: Contests & Giveaways

earringsThis week's giveaway is a gorgeous pair of Wendy Culpepper's "Pretty in Pink" earrings. Wendy's unique designs are a favorite of stars like Rachel Ray, Jessica Alba, and Selena Gomez and have been featured in heavy hitting magazines like InStyle, People, Lucky, and Glamour.

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Free Beauty Products in March!

Filed under: Cosmetics, Skin Care

bliss lemon sage soapy soap
Marie Claire has a fantastic list of free beauty samples from some of the best brands out there. Some require a purchase (like the $50 at Nordstrom's beauty department) but most of these samples are there for the taking.

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Elizabeth Grant - Giveaway Winner!

Filed under: Contests & Giveaways

eye creamSo many of you told us whose Hollywood golden glow you yearn for during the Elizabeth Grant Biocollasis Gold Essence & Vitamin C Eye Cream giveaway. We heard the same names repeatedly and, to our surprise and delight, not one of them was a day under 40. Jane Seymour, Jennifer Aniston, Diane Lane, Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton and the ever fabulous Sophia Loren all had tons of ticks next to their names. And while Angelina Jolie was the most popular (who would've guessed that), it was lucky Lois who picked the winning name. So which celeb brought on the winning bid for our winner Lois?

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New York City's Free Store

Filed under: Events: On the Scene, Style in the News, Interviews

We're all strapped for cash, so when we heard a "Free Store" had opened downtown, we were there! A Free Store? How could this be? What kind of stuff would they have? We headed down there to take some photos and see how it all worked -- and walked away with our very own free item. What we found was far from junk!

Free Store New York

    The Free Store doesn't look like much from the outside; just a hole-in-the-wall at 99 Nassau Street. The close proximity to both Ground Zero and Wall Street is no mistake -- the area is affordable and poignant.

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    The Free Store creators, Athena Robles and Anna Stein, welcomed us into the shop for a quick chat before the doors opened and masses of New Yorkers flooded in. "The items are free for us," they said, "we replenish through donations." Their rule is "If you find something you like and you think you need it, feel free to take it."

    Rachel Been/StyleList

    Athena Robles talked about how the store was actually about a year and a half in the making. They received a $9,000 grant from Grants for Arts in Public Spaces, and then the recession hit. "The recession was actually kind of a good thing for us," said Robles.

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    Once the doors were opened, New Yorkers who had been waiting for up to two hours to get in poured inside the Free Store. No one could move. It was like a sale at Bloomingdales, only people were saying "do you have any laptops?" "Any dvd players?" Robles and Stein smiled and shook their heads. "Not yet."

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    Originally, they were worried they might run out of stuff to give away at the free store, but Robles said "After day two, we weren't worried. People showed up with bags of stuff." The store has been open since February 22nd, and will remain open through March 22nd. "We don't make any money from this," said Robles, "it's an art project. We think this is a creative way for people to use their resources."

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    Every item had a "I'M FREE" tag on it, which we thought was cute. The store was full of the same sort of things you might find at Goodwill -- and everyone knows you can find crazy awesome stuff at Goodwill.

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    These chic, rocker-style t-shirts were among the first items to go. There were stacks of clothes to rifle through, but at first, it was almost too crowded to do so!

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    All kinds of people loaded up on all kinds of loot, from "we don't know if it's real, sorry" jewelry to a hot pink book called "Sex Tips." Free!

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    Because this is an art project, fellow artists from Robles' and Stein's network were among the first to donate goods. We saw lots of art supplies, like this snowflake, and some jewelry that looked like it may have been made just to donate.

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    This man made off with a yellow blanket. He looked like it was just what he needed -- and that's what this project is all about!

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20 Best Drugstore Beauty Buys

    Save money and still be as adorable as ever, thanks to this honest feedback from your fellow shoppers. Read their beauty product reviews to find budget-friendly buys from Neutrogena, Olay, L'Oreal and more! (Note: Ratings at time of publication.)

    Total Beauty

    20. Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes, $8.09

    Avg. rating: 9
    Why it's great: "I used to only use eye makeup remover but realized that my cleanser, Cetaphil, is just too gentle to remove all of my foundation, blush, etc. I bought these wipes to do a 'once over' before cleansing and I will never be without them again! I was pleasantly surprised at how well they removed stubborn eye makeup -- even my waterproof mascara!" -- Tangerine3, TotalBeauty.com member

    Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.

    Total Beauty

    19. Olay Regenerist Thermal Contour and Lift, $29.99

    Avg. rating: 9*
    Why it's great: "Short of an expensive spa treatment, this product cannot be beat. It's easy to use (you can apply this treatment in the shower or bath, or over the sink); it is not time consuming; and the results are phenomenal! ... It left my skin instantly firmer, more supple [and] wonderfully hydrated, and [took] care of some tiny wrinkles that, at 36, I might have had to squint to see." -- lsmith, TotalBeauty.com member

    Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.

    Total Beauty

    18. Maybelline New York Full 'N Soft Washable Mascara, $5.99

    Avg. rating: 9.1*
    Why it's great: "I've spent top dollar on mascaras -- but I keep coming back to this. It doesn't clump, it goes on smooth, it builds and lengthens, and it stays all day without irritating my eyes or flaking off. Perfect! Several color choices -- perfect price!" -- BlackberryAddict, TotalBeauty.com member

    Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.

    Total Beauty

    17. Conair ION Shine Ceramic Turbo 1875 Watts Dryer, $32.99

    Avg. rating: 9.1*
    Why it's great: "I have used a zillion different hair dryers and this one is the best. It leaves my rather coarse, very curly, unruly hair shiny and smooth. And it costs considerably less than what I have paid for other dryers!" -- CSMark, TotalBeauty.com member

    Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.

    Total Beauty

    16. Revlon ColorStay Makeup with Softplex, $11.69

    Avg. rating: 9.1*
    Why it's great: "I try many foundations looking for one with a good price that looks natural and has staying power. This is the best yet. I used the one for oily/normal skin. Very good foundation and stays looking good for an entire day." -- mgbaloo, TotalBeauty.com member

    Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.

    Total Beauty

    15. Wet n Wild Ultimate Expressions Eyeshadow Palette, $4.99

    Avg. rating: 9.1*
    Why it's great: "I like the combos in these little sets. They are super cheap and much better quality than they look. I would like a 'brights' palette from them because all the choices they have now are very natural. If you're looking for a good neutral everyday office/school look, you'll have some good options here." -- corizotti, TotalBeauty.com member

    Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.

    Total Beauty

    14. Suave Professionals Sleek Shampoo, $2.99

    Avg. rating: 9.2*
    Why it's great: "I ONLY use this shampoo on my hair. I have tried numerous other products, just to find that I paid a lot of money unnecessarily. I lighten my hair but with shampoo, my hair isn't as dry and straw-like. And the price is very affordable." -- MarieMatthews, TotalBeauty.com member

    Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.

    Total Beauty

    13. Herbal Essences Color-Me-Happy Conditioner for Color-Treated Hair, $7.49

    Avg. rating: 9.2*
    Why it's great: "It's not heavy like a lot of thick conditioners are. It rinses clean and doesn't make my hair feel heavy or greasy. And the smell is amazing. Very subtle but very delicious. My hair shines and has way less frizzies. I'd use this product even if my hair wasn't colored." -- Chicka, TotalBeauty.com member

    Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.

    Total Beauty

    12. Jane Lipkick Rich Color, $4.49

    Avg. rating: 9.3*
    Why it's great: "I have tried expensive lipsticks that could not come close to Jane lipstick it has staying power and great colors. The bonus is for the price of one of the more costly brands I can get 4-5 Jane lipsticks." -- mistressfaerie, TotalBeauty.com member

    Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.

    Total Beauty

Giveaway Reminder -- Bombshell Studio Scarf

Filed under: Accessories, Contests & Giveaways



Don't even think about putting away your winter wardrobe just yet. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, and you know what that means – dun, dun, dun – winter won't be over for a couple more weeks. Doh! If you've already cleaned up your cold weather closet in a mad effort to bring spring warmth nearer, don't fret – you can always enter our Bombshell Studio Scarf giveaway to block out the chill of this last month of misery. (Yeah, we're big time summer babies here!)

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Giveaway Reminder -- Elizabeth Grant's Biocollasis Gold Essence & Vitamin C Eye Cream

Filed under: Contests & Giveaways

face serumDid you ever dream that you could smear gold all over your face for a real deal "golden glow?" Don't just dream it – live it! And don't even think about reaching for that credit card either. Come on ... we're Stylist! We make it much easier than that to make you, our loyal readers, look fabulous. All you have to do is enter our Elizabeth Grant's Biocollasis Gold Essence & Vitamin C Eye Cream giveaway. Yup, that's it!

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Win a Complete Hayden-Harnett Outfit for you and a Friend

Filed under: Steals and Deals

Hayden-Harnett Fall '08 CatalogJust in case you haven't swung by Target in the past month or live under some kind of huge rock, Brooklyn-based indie label Hayden-Harnett is on fire right now. And to celebrate, they've come up with a really cool giveaway to reward their fans for sticking around so long.

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Yummie Tummie Giveaway on That's Fit!

Filed under: Clothing, Swimwear and Lingerie, Contests & Giveaways

yummie tummie tankWhat's even better than a discount on the fabulous Yummie Tummie shapewear? A completely free one!

Our sister site, That's Fit! is giving away a Yummie Tummie tank to one lucky winner. Just pop over to the original post and leave a confirmed comment telling us whether you have any New Year's weight loss or fitness resolutions.

The winner will be picked after 5pm EST this Friday. So even if you over indulge a bit over New Year's, you don't have worry about anything bulging when you go back to work next week!

Yummie Tummie
comes in loads of great styles and now offers plus size tanks, too!

What the Flip? College Kids With Video Cameras

Filed under: Accessories, Contests & Giveaways


Smile, you might be on a Flip movie! MTV gave sleek, tiny and easy-to-use Flip camcorders to 100 college kids, asking them to make mini-movies and upload them to What the Flip? site, MTV is also giving away a free Flip video camera each day to encourage even more people to unleash their inner Spielberg or Scorsese.

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Stylelist Giveaway: Gustto Vando bag from ideeli.com

Filed under: Accessories, Contests & Giveaways

Gusto Vando Handbag Giveaway

There's nothing like finding the perfect, black leather handbag. And this Gustto Vando tote from ideeli.com is an expert combination of sumptuous Italian leather and the brand's signature, oversized gold hardware. This versatile bag would amp up any fashionista's winter wardrobe, which makes us happy to announce that the Vando (in black-on-black) is our next Stylelist giveaway.

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Reminder: StyleList Change Rocks Giveaway!

Filed under: Accessories, Contests & Giveaways

Win this!Ahem, reminder! *cough* *cough* Reminder!

Don't you feel jealous when you see those celebrities walking around adorned with beautiful, colored stones? Enter our Giveaway for a chance to win two of the ring you see at right in a size 7! Our Giveaway set comes with eight stones in various colors.

You can change the stone in a Change Rocks ring simply by unscrewing. The rings are heavy, platinum-plated, and extremely sparkly!

Only two days left! Enter our Giveaway, and be sure and check out Change Rocks online!

Mygazines: Read magazines online for free

Filed under: Style in the News


Nothing sucks more than purchasing a new magazine only to find out that the contents of the glossy aren't worth there two dollar cover charge. And if it's a fashion mag that you are purchasing, sometimes you only want to look at the edits. So coughing up cash to take home the whole issue can be annoying.

However, the aforementioned unfortunate plights may be no more because there is a new online service that allows one to view issues of their favorite magazines free of charge.

Mygazines allows people to look at fully scanned issues of everything from an IKEA catalog to Cosmopolitan without having to use a PayPal account. We've been checking the site out for a couple of days now and have already read the September issues of Marie Claire and Glamour. If you're interested in perusing the site, you better act quick!

Once the publishers of these magazine's find out that they can be viewed free, this little operation will probably be shutting down soon after.

How You Voted

    Threesome or topless?
    More than 3/4 of you think the CK campaign 'Threesome' campaign was more risque than Wrangler's topless models. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
    StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

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    Offensive or artistic?
    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

    Photo: eBay

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    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

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    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

    Maggie Coughlan, AOL

    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

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    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

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