Oct 10, 2008

The Beauty Brains tell us what's fishy about Seattle's latest foot spa treatment.

Smarter Fashion gave us some more coupon codes for top clothing and accessories stores that will expire soon. Check them out!

StyleBakery wants you to make a great first impression with one of this season's supremely stylish coats.

An open neck tunic keeps Girlawhirl from being overwhelmed by what she's wearing.

SheFinds tips our hats to Payless this season. Your fall shoes are quite stylish!

At Real Simple's Simply Stated, we ask what makeup item do you always, always apply before leaving the house?

Recently on Better.tv, SheFinds showed you some stellar tech-y finds for staying stylishly organized and connected – even if you’re not a technology fiend.

Data and computing accessories are nearly endless. These are four of our favorites, and we swear they’re not that complicated. The DataTraveler Mini Slim ($11-19) is a really, really small USB flash drive that comes with a 2-year warranty and tech support, just in case you need some USB hand-holding. Carry your flash drive around in this Peanut USB Holder ($7) From Built NY, which makes all sorts of other useful things – like laptop cases and wine totes – out of the same cushy, colorful neoprene. The Dane-Elec Digital ZPen ($97) allows you to take notes on nothing, and stores the info you scribble down into the pen, so you can upload it onto your computer later. Way lighter than a laptop when you’re traveling to meetings.

One definite hurdle to being uber-connected: staying that way on the go. The Tonic Universal USB AC Wall Charger ($30) is only about the size of a box of tic tacs, and can charge BlackBerrys and any other device that uses USB power. When you’re all charged up, hook a Jawbone ($130) on your ear to talk hands-free. And if you’re working from your laptop off-site, the Q-Link Nimbus ($170), which plugs into your computer, claims to increase energy, stamina and concentration by reducing electromagnetic fields.

Of course, staying stylish and sane amidst all the gadgets is always on our mind. Coby Electronics’s Digital Photo Frame ($51) lets you gaze at whomever or whatever you want without constantly switching your pictures by hand. If you’re a card-carrying corporate American, show some style by using cute BooJee beads ($10-$20) to hold your ID card. And keep all your gadgets clean and sparkly with Weiman E-tronic Wipes ($6), which are quick-drying, streak-free and safe to use on electronics.

This week we featured save-the-day products for those inevitable hair emergencies. And with the weather changing and static, split-ends, and dry hair coming our way, you'll want to keep these products stocked in your beauty cabinet. Which one hits closest to home (or head) for you?

If you're a victim of the frizz, Soap & Glory Hair Supply will eliminate the need for a straightening iron to keep your hair in check. 

Apply Citre Shine Split End Mender to your ends and you can save money on a costly trip to the salon.

If you crave volume, you'll want to pick up a can of Garnier Fructis Style XXL Volume Thickening Mousse.

Mane Tame texturizes short hair, creating that stylish, piece-y effect. 

What: Tanita BC-533 InnerScan Body Composition Monitor, $115

Why: It’s hard to believe we are in the year 2008 – and it’s about time the technology of the scale caught up to modern times. Introducing the Tania InnerScan Body Composition Monitor – a revolutionary scale that will analyze every ounce of your man and then some. In addition to weight, it will calculate body fat percentage, body water percentage, daily caloric intake, muscle mass, bone mass, and give anyone who steps on it an overall physique rating.  Unbelievable, right? Now you can play along at home with ‘America’s Biggest Loser’ and help keep accurate tabs on your man’s health and overall physical activity – although of course he’ll have to exercise and eat right first.

Bonus: This is a perfect gift for the household and even looks like it's from the future. 

Get Yours: TheCompetitiveEdge.com

This week, we’re giving away five copies of Get Positively Beautiful: The Ultimate Guide to Looking and Feeling Gorgeous, the new book by celebrity makeup artist and What Not To Wear regular Carmindy. To make sure you know how helpful this book really is, she went ahead and wrote you all five very solid beauty tips.

After you read these, tell us the most indispensable beauty advice you ever got below, and we’ll enter you for a chance to win the book.

Here are Carmindy’s tips for SheFinds readers:

1. When it comes to playing up the eyes, opposites attract. Choose eyeliner shades that are opposite to your eye color to really make your eyes stand out. If you have blue eyes, go for chocolate brown; for brown eyes, choose sapphire blue; green eyes look amazing with plum liner; and hazel eyes come alive with forest green.

2. When using a bronzer don't apply it all over your face, instead strategically place it on the temples and along the hairline, sweeping under the cheekbone. This will give you a sun-kissed natural looking contour. Try Sally Hansen Natural Beauty inspired by Carmindy Sun Glow Powder Bronzer.

3. Never use makeup to change or correct your wrongly perceived flaws. These differences make you unique so find your best feature and use makeup to enhance your natural beauty. If lips are your feature focus try a strong red lip. If eyes are your best feature go for a smoky eye and if skin is your best feature play it up with a highlight glow. If your cheeks are incredible, play with a bright cream blush.

4. To enhance your lip shape dab a little highlighter on the cupid's bow of the upper lip and a dab on the bottom of the lower lip for a fabulous pout.

5. When applying false lashes snip a pair in half and use only the smaller section at the outer corners of your eyes for a natural flirty fringe.

Leave a comment about the most useful beauty tip you ever received for a chance to win!

Can’t wait to win? Buy the book now at Amazon.

And remember to stop by MomFinds to enter for a chance to win a Halloween costume from Aeromax Toys (how adorable is this mailman costume?).

 
1. Post in the comments section about the best beauty tip you ever received.

2. You must supply us with a valid email address and sign up for the SheFinds newsletter.

3. The contest starts now and entries must be date stamped by our server no later than Friday, October 17th, 2008 at 11:59 AM Eastern Time to be eligible.

4. One winner will be selected during a random drawing and will be announced in the October 21st SheFinds newsletter. The winner must reply via email as instructed in the newsletter to claim the prize.

5. No prize substitutions.

6. You must be 18 years old or older to enter and a resident of the USA.

7. No purchase necessary.

8. Void where prohibited.

9. Click here for the full rules.

Cole Haan’s clean, classic styles are always an easy way to finish an outfit.

These open-toe Mary Janes ($192, were $275) have the notoriously comfortable Nike Air cushioning inside.

Patent wedges ($227, were $325) are a nice accent to a shorter dress or skirt worn with tights.

A classic pair of tall boots ($375, were $625) goes glamorous with patent accents.

More sales and deals on the web:

As seen in the SheFinds forum: Receive 20% off at Lillian Skincare with coupon code she finds.

Buy Marc by Marc Jacobs shoes and apparel at sample sale prices starting today at Rue La La.

At SwimsuitsForAll, get an extra $5 off already marked down swimwear with code UPTO50OFF.

Receive a free energizing cream with any purchase from Biotherm with coupopn code BIONRG.