The weather has been unpredictable, but I haven’t minded too much since I’m indoors most of the day. Even with the weather being a bit moody, it’s been a great couple of weeks! Here’s what I’ve been up to! Source: Instagram (@prettygossip) First, let’s start off with my current SpaRitual Favorites Giveaway! Don’t miss your… [Read more…]
Last week, I asked a friend what they first noticed about me (post here). This week, I reveal what I notice most about others. Since it’s impossible to judge someone’s character based on first impression, I’ve left it off my list. My list is just based on what I notice within the first 10 seconds… [Read more…]
Hello Lovelies! This post will cover my top 3 beauty tips to feel good, look good, and get you noticed! 1. Get your beauty sleep. It’s not called beauty sleep for no reason! You need plenty of sleep for your body feel it’s best, and when you feel good… you look good! Here’s Kobe trying… [Read more…]
Hello Lovelies! Confession time. Last weekend, Bloomingdale’s was having their pre-sale to their Private Sale (which is going on right now 4/26 to 4/28) and I went a little crazy. I’ll share my purchases on Instagram (@prettygossip) soon, so be sure to follow me! But in the meantime… I wanted to make sure you knew… [Read more…]
Hello Lovelies! Start your weekend beauty-fully! It’s Chic Week(end) at Sephora and that means all beauty insiders get 15% off your purchase! Don’t miss your chance to stock up on your beauty favorites and/or try some new products. Remember, this offer ends this weekend! Promo codes and details below. 15% off promo codes: Beauty insiders… [Read more…]
Hello Lovelies! Spring is in full bloom and L-O-V-E is in the air. Seems like everyone is getting engaged or married! I went to a bridal shower this past weekend (see photo below) and I have 4 weddings lined up in the next few months! With so many bachlorette parties (Vegas photos here), bridal showers,… [Read more…]
Hi Lovelies, I hope you’re having a great week! I’ve had a fun couple of weeks and wanted to share a few photos from Instagram (@prettygossip). Enjoy! Here’s Kobe getting a facial… He doesn’t look too happy here, but check out his after photo here! Such a cutie. Love this Madewell shirt!.. minus the huge… [Read more…]
Hello Lovelies!~ I hope you’ve had a great weekend. I just wanted to give a quick post about a QVC special on a brand that I’ve been loving lately. I first got introduced to It Cosmetics about a year ago and they’ve continued to impress me. I love It Cosmetics because they pay attention to… [Read more…]
For Pretty Gossip’s 200th post, I’d like to direct the attention to all of you! Thank you so much for visiting Pretty Gossip and gossiping with me on all things pretty. Every one of your likes, shares, tweets, pins, and comments have been a huge encouragement to me. A little over a year ago, Pretty… [Read more…]
Hello Lovelies! I’m a huge fan of Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics so I’m happy to provide you a sneak peek of their fun and colorful Spring 2013 collection (available March 1, 2013). If you’re looking for a bubblegum pink lipstick, look no further. Super creamy, smooth, and pigmented. A beautiful teal gel eye liner that’s perfect… [Read more…]
My favorite social media platform lately has been Instagram. I love being able to share snapshots of my life and also see what you’re up to. If you’re Instagram, follow me and leave your user id in the comments below… I’d love to “see” you! {Btw… any of you on Vine App? Not convinced it’s… [Read more…]
2012 was amazing… but let’s make 2013 even better! Thank you all SO much for all your kind comments, emails, and support. I hope some of the pretty gossip has been helpful in helping you look and feel more beautiful. Cheers to making more happy and beautiful memories in 2013! Cheers! Mindy Tweet
Are you still searching for the perfect gift? Here are 11 gift ideas for the beauty, fashion, music, and/or food enthusiasts in your life! Scroll to view, hover for info, and click to buy! See anything you like? For more gift ideas, please check out my Pinterest page! Until next time, stay pretty… inside and… [Read more…]
SkinStore.com is having a 20% off storewide! This means it’s the perfect time to stock up on favorites, shop for gifts, or pick up some items from your wish list that’s “too expensive!” Maybe I’ll pick up some gifts and apply the “one for you, one for me” rule. With 20% off, it’s definitely tempting!… [Read more…]
Happy Tuesday! Hope your Thanksgiving was filled with lots of love and food. I spent the week eating with family, friends and celebrating birthdays. As my Instagram profile states… “Beauty is anything that gives joy.” Here’s where I found joy this week… Hope you EnJOY! 1. New polish that I adore. Shhh… Exclusive inside scoop… [Read more…]
Happy Thanksgiving! I am so very thankful, grateful, and truly blessed. I hope this post finds you surrounded by love, family and friends. ❤ Since I only posted beauty related coupon codes on my previous post, I wanted to make a list for all the pretty gossiping fashionistas! Here’s a list of sales, deals, and… [Read more…]
Can you believe Thanksgiving is this week?! Then, ready or not… it’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I usually get overwhelmed trying to keep track of all the sales, promotions and coupon codes… so I’ve compiled a list of just my favorites! Hope this list helps you with your Black Friday and Cyber Monday beauty… [Read more…]
On my recent trip to Korea, I purchased quite a bit of makeup. Big surprise right?! In the interest of time, I’ll just highlight a few products I’m most excited to try out~ Of course, I had to pick up some more bb creams. Stay tuned for my reviews! In case you’re interested… click here… [Read more…]
I’m back from Korea!~ I had an amazing time and can’t wait to go back. In this post (Part I), I’ll share the pretty sights and yummy food I ate. In Part II, I’ll include all the beauty related photos. I had to buy an additional bag to carry all the makeup I bought, so… [Read more…]
Hi, Just a quick post to let ya’ll know I’m in Korea for the next couple of weeks! I won’t be able to blog much while I’m out here, but I’ll be sharing photos of all the beauty-full sites (and sights), tasty treats, and late night shopping on Instagram (@prettygossip). Here’s a photo I snapped earlier… [Read more…]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! I hope that you’ll take the time this month to 1) Get your checkup as well as encourage all the women in your life to do the same… and 2) Shop for a good cause by shopping pink! I’ve selected 30 products that will be donating portions of their… [Read more…]
Just wanted to share some of my Emmy favorites… Favorite Colors: Love the bright and citrus-y colors worn by Claire Danes (Lanvin), Leslie Mann (Naeem Khan), and Padma Lakshmi (Monique Lhuillier). The perfect way to bid adieu to summer! Favorite Textures: I want to touch (in a non-creepy way of course)! Look at the way… [Read more…]
As a member of the Glam Beauty Board, I received a {huge} box of beauty products for a fall makeover. From head to toe, Glam thought of everything and included a little bit of everything ranging from drugstore to department store brands. There’s a ton of stuff, so let’s get started! ~~~~~ {Skincare} ~~~~~ Pur:… [Read more…]
#NYFW#NYFW #NYFW #NYFW and more #NYFW. OMG, its everywhere! While I LOVE seeing amazingly tall and lean models strut on the runway in the latest in fashion, makeup and hair styles… I can’t help but ask myself, “Would I ever be able to wear that?” As much as I want to say “yes,” the honest… [Read more…]
Like most of you, I use bobby pins with the wavy side up. In other words, the flat side in against my head. In a recent article, Allure Magazine challenged this common hair knowledge. They stated that bobby pins were meant to be used with the wavy side down?! W.H.A.T?! I was in disbelief, shock…… [Read more…]
{GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED} A HUGE “thank you” from me to you, so it’s fitting I have a HUGE Giveaway! As of right now, I’m only 50 Facebook likes from 2,000. Update: I’m over 2,000 fans! Definitely a reason to say “Thanks” and show my appreciate by hosting a MEGA HUGE Giveaway! Prize Information: I’ve… [Read more…]
Happy Thursday!~ I’m really close to 2,000 likes on Facebook, so I’m hosting a giveaway! This is my way of saying “Thank you for liking me!” I’ve been planning for this giveaway for months so I’ve gathered a lot of items to giveaway. Some really cool items in the giveaway, so really excited for the… [Read more…]
“Beauty is whatever gives joy.” Unknown Here are just a few snapshots of my beauty-full week (via Instagram: @prettygossip). ♥ The weather has been perfect in Los Angeles… and it never gets old. Kobe cooling down and trying to swim with his dinosaur friend. Beautiful loose curls from having my hair up in a sock bun… [Read more…]
Happy Friday!~ I hope everyone had a great 4th of July week. I’ve chosen a few (beauty related) photos to share with you from Instagram. If you want to see what I’m up when I’m not testing out beauty products, follow me on Instagram @prettygossip. **By the way, if you get my email notifications, you’ll… [Read more…]
Happy Friday Beautiful~ Today, I thought I’d share my week in photos from Instagram. If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, a couple of these photos may look familiar. But for the most part, Instagram is where I get a little more personal and share snapshots from my daily life… Beauty and non beauty… [Read more…]
Hello Everyone! I’m so happy to fill you in on some of the changes that’s taken place around Pretty Gossip, as well as announce the winners of my Eyeko Curvy and Skinny Brush Mascara Giveaway! Here’s the scoop! ♥ What’s New on the Sidebar:: Located along the right side of the website. Sweet Deals: This… [Read more…]
As promised, an easy Beauty DIY~ All Natural Homemade Lip Balm! If I can do it, you can do it. It’s so e.a.s.y. Another reason I love this DIY is because I have chronically dry lips and use a ton of lip balm. Making my own with all natural ingredients saves money and I know… [Read more…]
Do you know who the Next Big Style Blogger is?! I DO! Back in February, Refinery29 began their 2nd Next Big Style Blogger contest and it was an easy choice for me. Of the 5 finalists chosen by Refinery29 editors, Ann Kim from andyheart.com was my favorite. You can imagine my delight (as well as… [Read more…]
Last week, I wrote my first article on Refinery29 and alerted everyone of the latest beauty trend in Korea: Snail Cream! Today, I’m happy to give you all a review of the actual cream and share some thoughts on it. I first heard about Snail Cream from a friend, while we were pretty gossiping about… [Read more…]
Just wanted to share a (personal) update. When Refinery29 featured my post, “Pepto Bismol: Mask or Blush Tint?” – I was ecstatic. Fast forward a couple of months- With a cocktail in hand, I found myself with Brenna (LA Editor: Fashionable and super sweet), Phillipe (Co-Founder: Down to earth and charming), and R29 fans (Trendsetters:… [Read more…]
I tattooed my eyebrows! After years of researching, I had finally found the perfect tattoo artist who came referred to me by 2 separate reliable sources, and after meeting her… I knew she was the one and it was the right time. I’ve been meaning to write a post on brow tattoos for some time… [Read more…]
Today is special. I’m stretching the boundaries of my tagline: Let’s gossip and share on all things that help us feel pretty… inside and out. I typically post and share on beauty/skincare that “help us feel pretty,” but not today. Today, I want to share a “compliment” with you that can “help us feel pretty”… [Read more…]
Yes, another review on a BB Cream. Why am I so obsessed with BB Creams? Well… in my opinion, BB Creams are the perfect blend between a makeup and skin care product! Not only does it offer sheer coverage, but BB Creams usually offer skin care benefits like: hydration, antioxidants, vitamins, brightening agents, anti-aging ingredients… [Read more…]
What a month it’s been! Lots to share with you. I believe this blog is as much yours as it is mine, so I’d like to share some exciting, noteworthy and revealing milestones that took place for us this month. But first things first… As always, I can’t thank you all enough for all your… [Read more…]
This weekend, I hosted a Benefit Cosmetics / Beauty Party! Thank you Benefit Cosmetics and House Party for choosing me to host the “Laughter is the Best Cosmetic” house party and sending me great products to test out and share with Pretty Gossip’s earliest supporters and personal friends! Benefit sent a ton of stuff to share,… [Read more…]
Updated on 3/26/12: The randomly selected winner of The Hunger Games and Not Your Mother’s FLASH Giveaway is…. Steffy Blondell! Congratulations! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anyone excited for The Hunger Games?! I am! I am!~ To celebrate the anticipated release of The Hunger Games, I’m having a FLASH GIVEAWAY! ONE WINNER will win : An autograph from The… [Read more…]
Just in case you’re not following me on Facebook, I wanted to let you know about my FLASH Giveaway! I’m giving away Sex and the City’s Gilles Marini’s autograph and his favorite Not Your Mother’s product : Clean Freak Dry Shampoo!~ Ends at 9pm pst tonight! So that’s 45 minutes left~ Go Go Go!!! Click… [Read more…]
Another month has passed, and I’m {again} amazed and SO thankful for the support and love I’ve received from friends, fellow bloggers, and especially Pretty Gossipers. I LOVE sharing beauty tips, tricks and experiments (successes and misses) with you, as well as hearing and learning from your experiences too. So please continue to share, learn… [Read more…]
As you know, I’m a big fan of Not Your Mother’s hair products, and have done reviews on my favorite products (Kinky Moves and Clean Freak) as well as giveaways in the past! So imagine my excitement when NYM invited me to hang out at their Oscar Swag Lounge this past weekend with full access… [Read more…]
A quick update!~ I’m excited to share that Pretty Gossip been invited to an Oscar Swag Lounge!~ These lounges are set up a day before the Academy Awards and brands/sponsors are able to gift their products to celebrities… meaning, it’s like trick or treat on steroids. This is exciting for a couple of reasons. 1.… [Read more…]
I discovered Rodial while perusing through the Bloomingdales’ Space NK section. The shiny packaging of Rodial drew me in and I was intrigued. (Yes, I’m a sucker for packaging) Glamtox Peel by Rodial: a 10 minute face lifting mask that “reduces fine lines and fades age spots.” Tried to take photos of the shiny packaging… [Read more…]
I shared this photo on Twitter and Facebook about a month ago and a few of you have asked for the “after” photos. Looks intense, right? I just went in for a haircut and got talked into getting what Koreans refer to as a “Digital Perm.” Here’s the play by play: 1) Wash and apply… [Read more…]
Hello pretties… This post belongs to you! Yes, YOU! I feel like I’m always the one ‘talking.’ So for this post, I want to hear from you and get to know you. Let me know your thoughts, what you did this weekend, a good meal you had recently, something you’re proud of, a secret, advice,… [Read more…]
What a day!~ I get to announce the winner of the $100 HauteLook Giftcard Giveaway and Pretty Gossip gets featured on MSN Living! Turning out to be an awesome Wednesday. First, I’d like to thank HauteLook for being so generous and such an AWESOME partner. Can’t wait for the next HauteLook Giftcard Giveaway! (yes, Pretty… [Read more…]
In case you missed it… here’s what Pretty Gossip has been up to!~ Check out the feature on Refinery29.com and guest blog posts and show some lovin! Featured on Refinery29.com : 1/4/12 The Chalkboard : DIY Moisturizing Exfoliant Mast : 1/23/12 MyBeautyBunny: Youngblood Creme Foundation : 1/25/12 The Chalkboard : DIY Sugar Honey Lip Scrub… [Read more…]
May 18, 2013
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