Lovely Gifts For Valentine’s Day

Let’s be honest - when it comes to gift-giving, most men are clueless. So if you haven’t already dropped some major hints, don’t be surprised when your man comes home with a tired box of Russell Stover chocolates.

That’s why I am an staunch advocate of buying treats for oneself on Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re in a long-term relationship or presently unattached, there’s no shame in purchasing these lovely gifts for yourself.

Here are some Spoiled Pretty picks:


Fresh Cannabis Rose Eau de Parfum: Fresh’s newest fragrance is the ultra-sensual and completely intoxicating floral counterpart to the highly popular Cannabis Santal Collection. Top notes burst with the captivating aroma of Bulgarian roses infused with pomegranate flower and Italian bergamot. An alluring blend of cannabis accord, sheer jasmine, and rich dark chocolate make the heart of this sultry scent truly intoxicating, while base notes of white musk, patchouli, and oolong tea leave a lasting sensual finish. ($75).


Avon Valentine's Day Mini Hand Creams: Available in Vita Moist, Silicone Glove, Soft & Sensual, and Intensive. (.99 each)


Lush Silky Perfect Match: Includes Lush’s very popular Silky Underwear solid perfume with jasmine and vetivert and their equally popular Alkmaar soap in a special heart shape. Making these perfect matches even more precious, the packaging is 100% biodegradable. In fact, if you plant the box with someone special, you can watch your love grow – literally. The entire box contains real seeds and when you plant it you will grow beautiful wild flowers to enjoy together. ($19.95)


Kissable Couture Valentine’s Collection: Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Kissable Couture adds three more shades to its repertoire. New colors include Fantasies (Red Rose), Dreams (Soft Pink, Very Airy, Truly a Hint of Color), and Bliss (Mauve, Rose Pink). ($22 each)


Noodle & Boo All of my Heart: This heart-shaped soap is not only fun, but has a rich and creamy lather that gently cleans delicate skin leaving it soft and supple. Made with 100% pure vegetable oil, it does not contain the dehydrating detergents or irritating surfactants in most soap today. Wholesome oatmeal and aloe carefully soothe, while sweet almond oil and nutrient-rich milk protein moisturize skin. ($15)


Suzanne Aux Bains Relaxing Organic Massage Oil: Pamper your skin with this natural, nourishing massage oil with a captivating scent. This soothing massage oil softens the body while relaxing the mind for a spa experience right in your bathroom. Perfect for all skin types, especially dry or sensitive skin, this quick-absorbing, golden-hued oil from France is certified organic. It helps ease muscle tension with Jasmine, Mandarin, Ylang Ylang, Chamomile and Lavender essential oils, while a combination of organic Apricot, Sesame and Jojoba essential oils protect and soften the skin. Kirstin, the beauty behind Saffron Rouge, says it’s her favorite body oil. ($37)


Philosophy Candy Hearts: Contains three mouth-watering flavored lip shines with sweet-nothings written right on the tubes. Say "be mine" with melon daiquiri, "ask me" with vanilla birthday cake, and "love you" with raspberry sorbet. ($25)


Jaqua Pink Champagne and Cocoa Buttercream bath and body products: Indulge in bubbly and chocolate without the hangover or the calories. And to help achieve the perfect bath treat for Valentine's Day, Jaqua is giving you 25% off their Pink Champagne and Cocoa Buttercream fragrances. Enter promotion code VALDAY2A at checkout. Offer expires Feb 13th.

Lovely Gifts For Valentine’s Day

Let’s be honest - when it comes to gift-giving, most men are clueless. So if you haven’t already dropped some major hints, don’t be surprised when your man comes home with a tired box of Russell Stover chocolates.

That’s why I am an staunch advocate of buying treats for oneself on Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re in a long-term relationship or presently unattached, there’s no shame in purchasing these lovely gifts for yourself.

Here are some Spoiled Pretty picks:


Fresh Cannabis Rose Eau de Parfum: Fresh’s newest fragrance is the ultra-sensual and completely intoxicating floral counterpart to the highly popular Cannabis Santal Collection. Top notes burst with the captivating aroma of Bulgarian roses infused with pomegranate flower and Italian bergamot. An alluring blend of cannabis accord, sheer jasmine, and rich dark chocolate make the heart of this sultry scent truly intoxicating, while base notes of white musk, patchouli, and oolong tea leave a lasting sensual finish. ($75).


Avon Valentine's Day Mini Hand Creams: Available in Vita Moist, Silicone Glove, Soft & Sensual, and Intensive. (.99 each)


Lush Silky Perfect Match: Includes Lush’s very popular Silky Underwear solid perfume with jasmine and vetivert and their equally popular Alkmaar soap in a special heart shape. Making these perfect matches even more precious, the packaging is 100% biodegradable. In fact, if you plant the box with someone special, you can watch your love grow – literally. The entire box contains real seeds and when you plant it you will grow beautiful wild flowers to enjoy together. ($19.95)


Kissable Couture Valentine’s Collection: Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Kissable Couture adds three more shades to its repertoire. New colors include Fantasies (Red Rose), Dreams (Soft Pink, Very Airy, Truly a Hint of Color), and Bliss (Mauve, Rose Pink). ($22 each)


Noodle & Boo All of my Heart: This heart-shaped soap is not only fun, but has a rich and creamy lather that gently cleans delicate skin leaving it soft and supple. Made with 100% pure vegetable oil, it does not contain the dehydrating detergents or irritating surfactants in most soap today. Wholesome oatmeal and aloe carefully soothe, while sweet almond oil and nutrient-rich milk protein moisturize skin. ($15)


Suzanne Aux Bains Relaxing Organic Massage Oil: Pamper your skin with this natural, nourishing massage oil with a captivating scent. This soothing massage oil softens the body while relaxing the mind for a spa experience right in your bathroom. Perfect for all skin types, especially dry or sensitive skin, this quick-absorbing, golden-hued oil from France is certified organic. It helps ease muscle tension with Jasmine, Mandarin, Ylang Ylang, Chamomile and Lavender essential oils, while a combination of organic Apricot, Sesame and Jojoba essential oils protect and soften the skin. Kirstin, the beauty behind Saffron Rouge, says it’s her favorite body oil. ($37)


Philosophy Candy Hearts: Contains three mouth-watering flavored lip shines with sweet-nothings written right on the tubes. Say "be mine" with melon daiquiri, "ask me" with vanilla birthday cake, and "love you" with raspberry sorbet. ($25)


Jaqua Pink Champagne and Cocoa Buttercream bath and body products: Indulge in bubbly and chocolate without the hangover or the calories. And to help achieve the perfect bath treat for Valentine's Day, Jaqua is giving you 25% off their Pink Champagne and Cocoa Buttercream fragrances. Enter promotion code VALDAY2A at checkout. Offer expires Feb 13th.

Jaqua Introduces Hand Soaps

Jaqua knew there was a demand for hand soaps when they found out customers had been using Shower Syrups and Shower Crèmes as stand-ins at their bathroom and kitchen sinks.

Now you can send your favorite Jaqua shower washes back to the shower and replace them with feminine, yet hard-working Hand Soaps instead! With these new, richly lathering Pink Buttercream Frosting and Pink Champagne Hand Soaps, not only will your powder room look even more like a palace - your hands will get cleansed and conditioned with skin-soothing formula filled with fruit and plant extracts, vitamin E and aloe.

Take 30% off Pink Buttercream Frosting and Pink Champagne Hand Soaps, as Jaqua’s way of inviting you to try their newest indulgence. Don't forget your guest bathrooms too!

Promo Code: SOAP1A Expires: January 16, 2008

Jaqua Introduces Hand Soaps

Jaqua knew there was a demand for hand soaps when they found out customers had been using Shower Syrups and Shower Crèmes as stand-ins at their bathroom and kitchen sinks.

Now you can send your favorite Jaqua shower washes back to the shower and replace them with feminine, yet hard-working Hand Soaps instead! With these new, richly lathering Pink Buttercream Frosting and Pink Champagne Hand Soaps, not only will your powder room look even more like a palace - your hands will get cleansed and conditioned with skin-soothing formula filled with fruit and plant extracts, vitamin E and aloe.

Take 30% off Pink Buttercream Frosting and Pink Champagne Hand Soaps, as Jaqua’s way of inviting you to try their newest indulgence. Don't forget your guest bathrooms too!

Promo Code: SOAP1A Expires: January 16, 2008

Celebrate Boxing Day with 40% Off At Jaqua

Boxing Day is a British holiday celebrated on December 26th. While most people rush out for post-holiday shopping, those who celebrate Boxing Day give gifts or money to the needy, people they have employed and anyone else they missed on their gift list. It's also a great time for families and friends to gather and enjoy each other's company at a more leisurely pace.

In honor of Boxing Day, Jaqua is giving you 40% off everything at Jaqua.com - for 40 hours. I suggest you take advantage of the discount by stocking up on their Buttercream Frosting products.

Enter promo code BOXING12D at checkout. Expires: 12/28/2007 at 12:00 Noon (Pacific Standard Time).

Celebrate Boxing Day with 40% Off At Jaqua

Boxing Day is a British holiday celebrated on December 26th. While most people rush out for post-holiday shopping, those who celebrate Boxing Day give gifts or money to the needy, people they have employed and anyone else they missed on their gift list. It's also a great time for families and friends to gather and enjoy each other's company at a more leisurely pace.

In honor of Boxing Day, Jaqua is giving you 40% off everything at Jaqua.com - for 40 hours. I suggest you take advantage of the discount by stocking up on their Buttercream Frosting products.

Enter promo code BOXING12D at checkout. Expires: 12/28/2007 at 12:00 Noon (Pacific Standard Time).

Give The Gift Of Jaqua And Save 30%

To make it fun and easy for you to give the gift of Jaqua this holiday season, take 30% off these top six gifts:

1) Our Favorite Body Butters set - Our most popular gift, this precious set contains 2-oz sizes of Buttercream Frosting Shea Butter, Pink Potion and Pink Champagne Shea Butter. $24.00

2) Lip Gloss Rings - For the glamour girl (or woman) on your list, all ages love these adorable rings in Peach Parfait, Pink Buttercream Frosting. Pina Colada, Mint Chocolate and Pink Champagne. Sweet, shimmery and stylish and for just $8.00 each you can give more than one!

3) Cocoa Buttercream Frosting Guilt-Free Body Treats - Put a smile on their face with this enticing kit which includes a Shower Crème, Hand Crème and Body Butter, perfect for layering! $30.

4) Pink Palace Shower Crème Trio - Beautiful inside and out, this trio of Pink Buttercream Frosting, Pink Potion and Pink Champagne Shower Crèmes is sure to make everyone happy. A big gift for a small price of $24.00

5) Sinfully Rich Body Butters - already 'wrapped' with a brown bow and ready to give. Choose from Pink Champagne, Buttercream Frosting, Cocoa Buttercream Frosting, Pina Colada or Pink Potion. Or give a deluxe gift of all five! $22 each.

6) 2- oz. Hand Crèmes - Perfect as hostess gifts and stocking stuffers! Everyone loves our Pink Buttercream Frosting, Cocoa Buttercream Frosting, Pina Colada, Pink Potion and Pink Champagne hand crèmes, loaded with good-for-your skin ingredients like Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Vitamins A & E. $8 each.

For international shipping, please order from Beauty Bridge (30% discount does not apply on Beauty Bridge orders).

Promo Code: TOPGIFT7B, expires 12/21/2007

Promotion Code use: (1) Add any of the top seven gifts to your Shopping Cart (2) Enter the promotion code TOPGIFT7B below the contents of your shopping cart. (3) Click the "Go" button, next to the promotion code. (4) Confirm your 30% discount has been applied. (5) Check-out.

Give The Gift Of Jaqua And Save 30%

To make it fun and easy for you to give the gift of Jaqua this holiday season, take 30% off these top six gifts:

1) Our Favorite Body Butters set - Our most popular gift, this precious set contains 2-oz sizes of Buttercream Frosting Shea Butter, Pink Potion and Pink Champagne Shea Butter. $24.00

2) Lip Gloss Rings - For the glamour girl (or woman) on your list, all ages love these adorable rings in Peach Parfait, Pink Buttercream Frosting. Pina Colada, Mint Chocolate and Pink Champagne. Sweet, shimmery and stylish and for just $8.00 each you can give more than one!

3) Cocoa Buttercream Frosting Guilt-Free Body Treats - Put a smile on their face with this enticing kit which includes a Shower Crème, Hand Crème and Body Butter, perfect for layering! $30.

4) Pink Palace Shower Crème Trio - Beautiful inside and out, this trio of Pink Buttercream Frosting, Pink Potion and Pink Champagne Shower Crèmes is sure to make everyone happy. A big gift for a small price of $24.00

5) Sinfully Rich Body Butters - already 'wrapped' with a brown bow and ready to give. Choose from Pink Champagne, Buttercream Frosting, Cocoa Buttercream Frosting, Pina Colada or Pink Potion. Or give a deluxe gift of all five! $22 each.

6) 2- oz. Hand Crèmes - Perfect as hostess gifts and stocking stuffers! Everyone loves our Pink Buttercream Frosting, Cocoa Buttercream Frosting, Pina Colada, Pink Potion and Pink Champagne hand crèmes, loaded with good-for-your skin ingredients like Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Vitamins A & E. $8 each.

For international shipping, please order from Beauty Bridge (30% discount does not apply on Beauty Bridge orders).

Promo Code: TOPGIFT7B, expires 12/21/2007

Promotion Code use: (1) Add any of the top seven gifts to your Shopping Cart (2) Enter the promotion code TOPGIFT7B below the contents of your shopping cart. (3) Click the "Go" button, next to the promotion code. (4) Confirm your 30% discount has been applied. (5) Check-out.

And The Winner of The Jaqua Giveaway Is...

The time has come to announce the winners of the Beauty-licious Giveaway sponsored by Jaqua. The winner is Stacey Moore*, and the runner up is Windycindy. All entrants will receive an email with a Jaqua coupon code worth 15% off your next purchase at jaquabeauty.com.

The response was overwhelming – so thanks to everyone who entered!

If your name isn't Stacey Moore or Windycindy, don’t despair- Spoiled Pretty has more tricks up its sleeves…click here for a chance to win a $50 SpaFinder gift certificate, redeemable at more than 4,000 spas worldwide.

And check back often – Spoiled Pretty is feeling especially charitable this holiday season, and there are many more giveaways to come!

*Stacey, please email me (at spoiledpretty@gmail.com) with your mailing address and prize preference: please choose Buttercream Frosting or Cocoa Buttercream Frosting for your Guilt Free Treats kit.

And The Winner of The Jaqua Giveaway Is...

The time has come to announce the winners of the Beauty-licious Giveaway sponsored by Jaqua. The winner is Stacey Moore*, and the runner up is Windycindy. All entrants will receive an email with a Jaqua coupon code worth 15% off your next purchase at jaquabeauty.com.

The response was overwhelming – so thanks to everyone who entered!

If your name isn't Stacey Moore or Windycindy, don’t despair- Spoiled Pretty has more tricks up its sleeves…click here for a chance to win a $50 SpaFinder gift certificate, redeemable at more than 4,000 spas worldwide.

And check back often – Spoiled Pretty is feeling especially charitable this holiday season, and there are many more giveaways to come!

*Stacey, please email me (at spoiledpretty@gmail.com) with your mailing address and prize preference: please choose Buttercream Frosting or Cocoa Buttercream Frosting for your Guilt Free Treats kit.

Beauty-licious Giveaway Sponsored By Jaqua

Spoiled Pretty and our friends at Jaqua Beauty have teamed up to bring you a giftastic giveaway! If you’re unfamiliar with Jaqua, this contest is the perfect introduction to this brand.

One winner will receive a Guilt Free Treats kit, the ultimate Jaqua experience – with three great treats formulated to enrich your skin and your senses. These products are for all those times you can resist the cake, but not the frosting. This kit lets you indulge without a single calorie! Guilt Free Body Treats contain: Shower Crème, Hand Crème, and Body Butter. The winner will have choice of Buttercream Frosting or Cocoa Buttercream Frosting scents. ($30 value)

One runner up will win a Pink Palace Trio kit– filled with all things feminine and indulgent. Step inside the Pink Palace and let the magic put a spell on you! Runner up will have choice of Shower Crème Trio (Pink Buttercream Frosting, Pink Potion, and Pink Champagne) or Body Butter Trio (Pink Buttercream Frosting, Pink Potion, and Pink Champagne). ($24 value)

All entrants will receive a special coupon for 15% off your next purchase at Jaqua.com. Everybody wins - I love it! And I know you’ll love Jaqua, so enter today!

To enter the giveaway, leave a comment in the comments section below by 9 pm EST on Tuesday, December 4th - be sure to include your name and email address. Or email me at spoiledpretty@gmail.com if you're uncomfortable posting your email address below.

A winner will be chosen at random from among the entrants. On Wednesday, December 5th, I’ll announce the winners’ names (all entrants will receive an email with the coupon code for 15% off at Jaqua.com). Please, only one comment per person; duplicate comments will not increase your chances of winning. Contest is open to U.S. & Canadian residents. Good luck!

Beauty-licious Giveaway Sponsored By Jaqua

Spoiled Pretty and our friends at Jaqua Beauty have teamed up to bring you a giftastic giveaway! If you’re unfamiliar with Jaqua, this contest is the perfect introduction to this brand.

One winner will receive a Guilt Free Treats kit, the ultimate Jaqua experience – with three great treats formulated to enrich your skin and your senses. These products are for all those times you can resist the cake, but not the frosting. This kit lets you indulge without a single calorie! Guilt Free Body Treats contain: Shower Crème, Hand Crème, and Body Butter. The winner will have choice of Buttercream Frosting or Cocoa Buttercream Frosting scents. ($30 value)

One runner up will win a Pink Palace Trio kit– filled with all things feminine and indulgent. Step inside the Pink Palace and let the magic put a spell on you! Runner up will have choice of Shower Crème Trio (Pink Buttercream Frosting, Pink Potion, and Pink Champagne) or Body Butter Trio (Pink Buttercream Frosting, Pink Potion, and Pink Champagne). ($24 value)

All entrants will receive a special coupon for 15% off your next purchase at Jaqua.com. Everybody wins - I love it! And I know you’ll love Jaqua, so enter today!

To enter the giveaway, leave a comment in the comments section below by 9 pm EST on Tuesday, December 4th - be sure to include your name and email address. Or email me at spoiledpretty@gmail.com if you're uncomfortable posting your email address below.

A winner will be chosen at random from among the entrants. On Wednesday, December 5th, I’ll announce the winners’ names (all entrants will receive an email with the coupon code for 15% off at Jaqua.com). Please, only one comment per person; duplicate comments will not increase your chances of winning. Contest is open to U.S. & Canadian residents. Good luck!

This Line Takes The Cupcake!

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve undoubtedly heard about Oprah’s Favorite Things of 2007 list. Though Oprah made some fine choices, I have one recommendation for the media mogul.


If I had a list, I’d call it ‘The D-List’ (original, I know) - and everything on it would be from Jaqua’s Buttercream Frosting line of products. I’ve been using the Buttercream Frosting Exfoliating Body Polish, Shower Crème, and Hand Crème for a couple of weeks, and my enthusiasm has not waned. In fact, my fondness grows stronger every day. Not only do the Buttercream Frosting products pamper my parched skin, they smell like heaven - a sweet tooth’s version of heaven, anyway.


Like vanilla frosting with a hint of fresh strawberries, Jaqua's Buttercream Frosting products smell so much like the real thing, I have to remind myself that they're not edibile. I can only hope that Jaqua is developing hair care, shaving cream, toothpaste, antiperspirant, and contact lens solution…so that every square inch of me can smell saccharinely sweet.

Spoiled Pretty tip: while you’re on the Jaqua website, sign up to become a Jaqua VIP (no purchase necessary, and it’s free). Be the first to find out about new Jaqua products, special discounts and best of all, freebie offers only available to Jaqua VIP members.

This Line Takes The Cupcake!

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve undoubtedly heard about Oprah’s Favorite Things of 2007 list. Though Oprah made some fine choices, I have one recommendation for the media mogul.


If I had a list, I’d call it ‘The D-List’ (original, I know) - and everything on it would be from Jaqua’s Buttercream Frosting line of products. I’ve been using the Buttercream Frosting Exfoliating Body Polish, Shower Crème, and Hand Crème for a couple of weeks, and my enthusiasm has not waned. In fact, my fondness grows stronger every day. Not only do the Buttercream Frosting products pamper my parched skin, they smell like heaven - a sweet tooth’s version of heaven, anyway.


Like vanilla frosting with a hint of fresh strawberries, Jaqua's Buttercream Frosting products smell so much like the real thing, I have to remind myself that they're not edibile. I can only hope that Jaqua is developing hair care, shaving cream, toothpaste, antiperspirant, and contact lens solution…so that every square inch of me can smell saccharinely sweet.

Spoiled Pretty tip: while you’re on the Jaqua website, sign up to become a Jaqua VIP (no purchase necessary, and it’s free). Be the first to find out about new Jaqua products, special discounts and best of all, freebie offers only available to Jaqua VIP members.

What Are You Thankful For?

In honor of Thanksgiving, Jaqua encourages you to make a list of everything you are thankful for. Not only will it make you feel great, it will also give you a chance to win one of three Jaqua gifts.

The first prize gift is: Buttercream Frosting Body Butter, Pink Buttercream Shower Crème and Pink Buttercream Exfoliating Body Polish. Second prize is: Pink Buttercream Shower Crème and Pink Buttercream Exfoliating Body Polish. Third prize is: Pink Buttercream Exfoliating Body Polish.

So share a poem, a simple list, an essay, or whatever form you feel best communicates all the things you're grateful for, and why. Click here to submit your entry.

Good luck!

Entries must be received by November 21, 2007. The winning entries will appear on Jaqua's website.

What Are You Thankful For?

In honor of Thanksgiving, Jaqua encourages you to make a list of everything you are thankful for. Not only will it make you feel great, it will also give you a chance to win one of three Jaqua gifts.

The first prize gift is: Buttercream Frosting Body Butter, Pink Buttercream Shower Crème and Pink Buttercream Exfoliating Body Polish. Second prize is: Pink Buttercream Shower Crème and Pink Buttercream Exfoliating Body Polish. Third prize is: Pink Buttercream Exfoliating Body Polish.

So share a poem, a simple list, an essay, or whatever form you feel best communicates all the things you're grateful for, and why. Click here to submit your entry.

Good luck!

Entries must be received by November 21, 2007. The winning entries will appear on Jaqua's website.

Lipgloss At Your Fingertips

Give your pout a sexy shine and a hit of lip-smacking Mint Chocolate with this adorable bit of bling. Jaqua Lip Gloss Rings contain Vitamin E to nourish and hydrate lips. For instant lip glamour anytime, and perfect for the girl on the go. Also available in Pink Buttercream, Pink Champagne, Peach Parfait, and Pina Colada.

As if the flavors weren’t yummy enough – Jaqua is offering a 30% discount on their Lip Gloss Rings and Lip Whips. Enter code LIPS10C at checkout. Offer ends November 7th.

Lipgloss At Your Fingertips

Give your pout a sexy shine and a hit of lip-smacking Mint Chocolate with this adorable bit of bling. Jaqua Lip Gloss Rings contain Vitamin E to nourish and hydrate lips. For instant lip glamour anytime, and perfect for the girl on the go. Also available in Pink Buttercream, Pink Champagne, Peach Parfait, and Pina Colada.

As if the flavors weren’t yummy enough – Jaqua is offering a 30% discount on their Lip Gloss Rings and Lip Whips. Enter code LIPS10C at checkout. Offer ends November 7th.

TJ Maxx Is My New BFF

You all know that I heart Sephora. I’m also a fan of department stores and specialty boutiques. But my new favorite places to shop for beauty products are retail chains like TJ Maxx and Marshalls. To me, there’s something so satisfying about rooting through shelves of crap and spotting the perfect product – as if it was put there especially for me to find.

This weekend, I went to TJ Maxx – and was amazed at what I found: GapBody body lotion for $5.99; a gift set of three Jaqua Shower Syrups for $9.99; and Lucky Chick Mandarin White Orchid Sugar Body Scrub for $4.99. I’ve also spied products from Peter Thomas Roth, Juice Beauty, Davies Gate, and N.V. Perricone on shelves at TJ Maxx. And you’d be amazed at the fragrance selection…not too long ago, my Mom bought a 1.7 ounce bottle of Hanae Mori Butterfly Eau de Parfum for $29.99 (retail value $85)!

Spoiled Pretty Tip: On your next trip to TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and similar retail chains – be on the lookout for products from CST (Commonwealth Soap and Toiletries) and Asquith & Somerset. These bath and body products are high-quality at a low price (most items are under $8). Right now, I’m loving CST’s Tangerine Vanilla Sugar Scrub…it gently polishes my skin, and smells just like an orange creamsicle!

TJ Maxx Is My New BFF

You all know that I heart Sephora. I’m also a fan of department stores and specialty boutiques. But my new favorite places to shop for beauty products are retail chains like TJ Maxx and Marshalls. To me, there’s something so satisfying about rooting through shelves of crap and spotting the perfect product – as if it was put there especially for me to find.

This weekend, I went to TJ Maxx – and was amazed at what I found: GapBody body lotion for $5.99; a gift set of three Jaqua Shower Syrups for $9.99; and Lucky Chick Mandarin White Orchid Sugar Body Scrub for $4.99. I’ve also spied products from Peter Thomas Roth, Juice Beauty, Davies Gate, and N.V. Perricone on shelves at TJ Maxx. And you’d be amazed at the fragrance selection…not too long ago, my Mom bought a 1.7 ounce bottle of Hanae Mori Butterfly Eau de Parfum for $29.99 (retail value $85)!

Spoiled Pretty Tip: On your next trip to TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and similar retail chains – be on the lookout for products from CST (Commonwealth Soap and Toiletries) and Asquith & Somerset. These bath and body products are high-quality at a low price (most items are under $8). Right now, I’m loving CST’s Tangerine Vanilla Sugar Scrub…it gently polishes my skin, and smells just like an orange creamsicle!