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Archive for November, 2008

Get Ready: 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway

November 30th, 2008 by Lilan

Ladies and Gents, we’re at it again – get ready for The Daily Cookie’s 2nd Annual ‘12 Days of Christmas Sweepstakes’!

This year, I am fortunate enough to partner with wonderful brands who want to help bring you the latest and greatest in beauty as much as I do.

Here’s a sneak peak at what you can win:
- Anastasia Mini Brow Kit
- Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual: For Everyone from Beginner to Pro
- Bumble and Bumble Holiday Gift Boxes
- Special Gift Set from CoverGirl
- Givenchy Very Couture Palette
- Harajuki Lovers Coffret Solids
- Origins Tree-mendously Ginger
- Pureology NanoWorks Hair Care
- and MORE!!

Beginning tomorrow, we’ll be giving away goodies for 12 days from now until December 24th. Our featured gifts will be announced randomly so don’t forget to check back regularly. You won’t want to miss your chance to win!

And to keep it fair, if you’ve already won during our “12 Days of Christmas” giveaway this year, you are not eligible to win subsequent days.

Good luck to all, this sweepstakes is going to be a fun one!

xo, Lilan

Posted in Anastasia, Bobbi Brown, Bumble and Bumble, Contests, CoverGirl, Givenchy, Origins, Pureology, bath, eyes, fragrance, hair | 10 Comments

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Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Sign Up & Win!

November 29th, 2008 by Lilan

Now that Thanksgiving is officially over, it’s time to really start concentrating on the holidays and everyone on your list this year.

If you’re stumped on ideas, no need to fret, I’m going to bring you my favorite picks for gifts in a series of newsletters, once a week, from now until the big C-Day.

In addition to my list of favorite things to give your loved ones, I’ll also be giving away fun gifts to one lucky reader to be announced in each newsletter. Why? Because I love you too!

Only readers who are signed up for my newsletter are eligible for these goodies so if you’re not on the list for The Daily Cookie newsletter, please add your email below.

Need a holiday gift idea? Subscribe to The Daily Cookie RSS feed and email to get more of my favorite things to give this holiday.

Posted in Contests | 3 Comments

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Unwind with The BBN’s Weekend Reads

November 29th, 2008 by Lilan

It’s been a fun-filled two days of eating (lots of eating) and shopping and now I’m ready to just spend my Saturday relaxing and lounging around the house.

If ya feel me and are doing the same, unwind and check out this week’s pretty edition of the Beauty Blog Network’s Weekly Roundup of the best stories from around the beauty blogosphere.

Lilan from The Daily Cookie adds a little sparkle to her holidays with Givenchy Pop Gloss Crystal in two new LE shades!

A Touch of Blusher talks about major trends in Japanese cosmetics.

Felicia at ThisThatBeauty is doing her own personal rendition of the MAC and HELLO KITTY collection. Check out Felicia’s HELLO KITTY Face of the Day.

The Makeup Divas reviews and tells you about a scrumptious selection of bath and body care products, that are perfect to use as stocking stuffers!

Beauty411 shares time-saving tips and styling suggestions for holiday hair without the hassle!

Beauty Anonymous brings you Shiseido’s Majolica Majorca Holiday 2008 Collection.

Beauty Junkie in SF discovers Diptyque’s luxurious candles in San Francisco’s Maiden Lane.

All Lacquered Up ponders whether men can wear nail polish or if it’s only acceptable on rock stars.

The Beauty Blog Network shares maybe the best post ever.

Elke finds a Holiday Gift Set for $25 that even Dr. McDreamy would approve of.

Face Candy helps you choose between the Lancome’s Holiday Beauty Box and Estee Lauder’s Holiday Blockbuster.

Beauty Banter dishes on the must-have Holiday Hair… all the celebs are sporting it!

Head on over to Beauty in Real Life to find out which fabulous new skincare products make the cut in Christine’s morning routine.

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MAC FOTD: Suite Array & Red She Said

November 26th, 2008 by Lilan

I woke up early this morning feeling extremely annoyed with my coughing and finally decided to bite the bullet and make a doctor’s appointment for what I hope is not bronchitis.

Thankfully she had an opening this afternoon before the holiday – I don’t think I can bear 4 more days of cough attacks in the middle of the night. This means that tomorrow I will give thanks for my awesome doc

Now that I have the appointment squared away, I had to figure out how I was going to do my makeup for the visit. I know what you’re thinking, who cares what you look like when you go to the doc’s office, you’re sick!

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Posted in Benefit, FOTD, MAC, eyes, lips | 14 Comments

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