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StyleBell shows you how to make some serious waves with your flat iron.

Beauty Anonymous reveals the jelly pinkness of the Tracy Reese for Sally Hansen Spring 2008 Salon Collection!

Raging Rouge announces the MAX Factor May Makeover giveaway. Over $750 of MAX Factor products will be divided up between TEN winners on May 17th. Good luck!

SugarShock Beauty has a newfound love for foundation: the makeup artist- and Madge-approved Face Atelier Ultra Foundation.

The Muse whispers in your ear about Benefit's Newest Cheek Stain for Summer! Pssttttt! Enjoy the first ever images, product photos, and swatches from a link available at Musings!

This mascara ended A Touch of Blusher's mascara search...

Beauty411 reviews Soaptopia, a bath line that promised to be "100% junk free"! Check it out!

Beauty Blogging Junkie schools you on how to avoid snaggy, dry lips.

Looking for skin care products that deliver results? Read The Makeup Divas review of the Somme Institute Skin Care Line.

Beauty and Fashion Tech is giving away two sets of John Frieda Lustrous Touch Shampoo and Conditioner. One for blonde hair and one for brunette.

At Girl Gloss, you can win a set of seven Classic Badger Balm Lip Balms.

Beauty Junkie in SF is on her way to a flawless face with the help of a new high-tech skincare system.

The Beauty of Life brings you the highs and lows from the celebs' beauty looks at the Costume Institute Gala.

Beauty Banter dishes on the new Spring Hair Style and actress Shiri Appleby models the look!

Need a nail intervention but can't afford regular trips to the salon? Glossypink goes there to get great nails.

What makes you feel your most beautiful? Toya at The Life of A Ladybug wants to know!

Kitiya from Mischo Beauty helps you determine if you’re a candidate for microdermabrasion!

A reader at makeup loves me claims to have gone up one cup size by using Victoria's Secret bust enhancer!

Makeup Moxie finds Complexion Perfection when she reviews the foundation and concealer duo compact by Global Goddess.

Face Candy reviews NARS Orgasm Multiple, Lip Gloss and Nail Polish.

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog gets a Surprise Stage Makeup Makeover with Kryolan Professional Makeup.

Pursebuzz.com does a step by step tutorial on how to create that extra dramatic smokey eye look as seen on Gwen and Fergie and everyone on the red carpet.

What has a delectable chocolate fragrance when you smooth it on that morphs into a fresh, powdery scent once it sinks in? Spoiled Pretty tells you what it is and why you need to try it!

Cybelesays gets to the Shea of Things with their picks of the best Shea Butter products out there.

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic gives you the low down on Kristin Davis's makeup for the SATC publicity tour!

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If there's one movie I have been dying to see, it's the highly anticipated Sex and the City movie. To celebrate the return of our beloved girls, we're giving away a Sex and the City Goodie Bag every week in May!

When it comes to screen size, bigger is definitely better! Sex and the City arrives only in theaters on May 30th, 2008 and it promises to answer all of the lingering questions – will Carrie and Big finally tie the knot? Can Samantha really be satisfied with just one man? Will Charlotte ever get pregnant? Can Miranda and Steve actually live happily ever after?

Enter to win a fabulous Sex and the City Goodie Bag that includes:

• Sex and the City DVD essentials
• The Official Sex and the City Movie Soundtrack
• The Sex and the City Coffee Table Book

The five different titles of the Sex and the City DVD essentials provided by HBO SHOP in NYC at 42nd & 6th. The Sex and the City Soundtrack featuring brand new songs from Fergie, Jennifer Hudson, Jem and more. It will be released in stores on May 27th. Finally, the must-have book for every devoted fan takes a unique look behind the scenes of the movie. The book will be in stores on May 30th.

We will be giving away a goodie bag each week from now until the movie premieres and to enter, just complete the form below with your name and email address. Please note that leaving a comment is not enough to enter each giveaway.

Good luck and don't forget to watch trailer in the meantime!

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Do you ever have products that you love in the store and then when you bring them home, you forget about them? That's what happened with me and this palette until I found it again last night.

The
Smashbox Shockwave Fusion Eye & Cheek Palette is so adorable. It features four shimmering shadows in hues of blue, green, beige and brown then two alternating blushes in pink and rose. With the exception of your lips and mascara, you can do your whole face with this palette so you can make a little room for it in your makeup bag.

Today I'm wearing the sand shade all over the lid with a little bit of the brown in the crease. The shimmer is completely buildable. I'm wearing it a little on the lighter side so it's not overwhelming at all but you could pack the color on with a brush for a more intense effect. When you consider you're really getting four eyeshadows and two blushes in this palette, the price is not too bad. The only thing I'd change is the pull out compartment for the blush, it's a little tough to slide out. Something double sided like previous palettes would have been better. Overall though, take a look at this palette next time you're near a Smashbox counter.

Don't forget to check back tomorrow for our new giveaway!

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Insoles are usually not the kind of thing that I talk about with people but we were sent some interesting insoles from Fragrant Footings that we liked so we're taking the opportunity to try and expand the range of products we talk about on Product Girl.

Fragrant Footings Scented Insoles are scented with essential oils and are hypoallergenic. The insoles are made of a wool and rayon blend that can be trimmed to fit any shoe. At first glance, the feel of the materials may seem a little odd but it's the material itself that really makes these insoles worth trying. The insoles come in Garden Party Lemon, Kiss Me Till Morning Mint and Bare Shoulder Smolder Jasmine. They also come in different sizes so you can wear them in a variety of shoes. The blend is perfect for keeping your feet dry, they absorb any moisture and even provide a little traction in your shoe. There's not really any cushion to these insoles but keeping our feet dry and our shoes from slipping off definitely make things more comfortable.

These insoles are a little pricier than your typical shoe insoles but sometimes slipping off your shoes to find dry and stink free feet is worth it.

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Our giveaway has now come to an end but we're happy to say that our readers Sonya and Dina have each one a pair of Tweezerman's Animal Print Tweezers! We've contacted Sonya and Dina and we're sending them their prize as soon as possible.

Thank you to everyone who has entered our giveaway, we saw substantially more entries in this giveaway than in the one before. I'm so very grateful to everyone who entered that this round turned out so well. It gives me hope that Product Girl will continue to grow so that means we'll definitely be doing more giveaways and we'll be doing them more often! In fact, we have a huge giveaway planned for the entire month of May so check back with us on Friday when we announce it. Thanks again everyone!

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I hope you guys are loving this feature that Carla has going with taking a peak inside the bags of fellow bloggers and readers- I know I am!

In addition to blogging for Product Girl, I also have my own blog at Bombshell Beauty. Here's what I lug around in my Kathy Van Zeeland bag - a few necessities, a few things even I was surprised to find, and a whole lot of lipgloss. Check it out...

• Old school planner because I'm a really tactile person (I like the whole pen and paper thing as opposed to a Blackberry).
• Pink Motorola Razr.
• Mead notebook for making lists and jotting down review ideas for Bombshell Beauty and Product Girl.
• iPod Nano
• Cocktail ring from Mark
• Leather business card holder
• Pile of receipts from a shopping trip this weekend
• Target sunglasses
• Watermelon flavored Dum Dum sucker
• Savannah Bee Company's Magnolia Hand Lotion

• American Beauty Pretty Gloss in Pink Parfait
• Estee Lauder Tender Lip Balm in Tender Plum (03)
• Mark Juice Gem in Passion Fruit
• Bobbi Brown Glitter Lip Gloss in Baby Pink
• Kiehl's Lip Balm #1
• Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

• Stila Eye Shadow in Kitten
• Mark Eyemarker in Java
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light Bisque
• Visine for Contacts
• Bliss Manicure's Best Friend

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Usually I would not talk about things I get for my car. Car and beauty products do not go hand in hand but when I picked up a Yankee Candle Sun and Sand Car Jar recently, I was instantly reminded of a perfume I love.

If you've ever been at a Bobbi Brown counter and smelled her Beach perfume, this candle scent is practically the same as Bobbi's perfume. In fact, I'm inclined to believe that this really is Beach in a car air freshener. It could have been longer but maybe a year or more ago, my local Bobbi Brown counter was giving away these cute little flip flop car air fresheners scented with Beach. You see how I could be suspicious? Since I first tried this air freshener, I've picked up a few more candles in this scent but every time I get in my car, I'm greeted with this summery scent and it makes me a little happier each time.

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I'm under the weather right now so I apologize for missing yesterday's "What's in Her Bag" segment, I'll pick that back up on Monday and we'll continue for the rest of the week to wrap it up. It's been fun for me and I hope you've been enjoying it. I think you have, right? Don't forget to enter in our Tweezerman giveaway, we'll be announcing the winners on Tuesday morning. Until then, here's the best of the week from our friends in the Beauty Blog Network.

Spoiled Pretty is giving away $1,400 worth of beauty products to one lucky bride-to-be. And if you're a future wedding belle from the Philadelphia area, we've got something for you too. Enter right away - contest ends May 4th.

Find out how The Daily Cookie gets her flawless face with Clinique!

SugarShock Beauty has fallen in love with Greek natural beauty line Korres's new Body Butters, which come in a pump-tube, so it's super-easy moisturizing for us time-pressed gals.

Raging Rouge tests dozens and dozens of pink lipsticks and glosses, and narrows the field down to the best pink lip colors of Spring 2008.

Beauty Anonymous shows you new colors of the DiorKiss Lip Gloss Line!

StyleBell uncovers simple and easy tips to help manage and control curly hair.

A Touch of Blusher reviews ck Calvin Klein's new mineral-based loose powder.

Find out what Beauty Blogging Junkie recommends for achieving shimmery shoulders for summer.

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog interviews MAC Cosmetics Senior Makeup Artist Jennifer Karsten and gets the skinny on how it's like to work with Kanye West.

The Makeup Divas reviews Bath and Body WorksHello Sugar! shimmering body lotion.

The Muse reviews Etude House'sSpring Collection from Korea!

The Beauty of Life no longer has to suffer from lash envy with the Dior Black Lash Kit.

Toya from The Life of A Ladybug got sucked in by Darac Beauty's Sifted Blur Powder and TorQuam brush! She doesn't want you to get sucked in, too!

Kyle at Face Candy gives you a peek at her favorite Makeup Minis.

Don't know why you should be rocking the sunscreen every day? Beauty411 reminds us that May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month!

makeup loves me introduces you to a non-chocolate truffle that she is confident you will still love!

Beauty Banter dishes on the top concealers on the market! Everything you need to know about covering-up and having a glowing complexion!

Glossypink reveals an essential warm-weather item to give your skin its sexiest glow ever!

Pursebuzz.com shows you how to create long lasting curls with just a few products. It's called the Wavy Waves.

Cybelesays introduces us to a new line of mineral makeup.

Kitiya from Mischo Beauty loves REN’s Mayblossom and Konjac Balancing Moisturiser and tells you why!

Does lipgloss cause skin cancer? Makeup Moxie gives you the lowdown.

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic checks out the new Essie Summer 2008 Colors!

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Today is Bellasugar's turn! Annie is Bellasugar's editor and she a great blog, one that I could take a few hints from! We are taking a look at her bag and what's she's got in it. taking a look at what in. Let's see what she says...

"The bag is by Elezar; it was a gift, and I love it because it has good storage space despite its smallish size. So these are the things I have on me 99% of the time."

• Neutrogena sunblock. Truth be told, I’m not wild about the scent of this stuff, but because it has SPF 70, I use it anyway. I fear the sun. And for as often as I apply and reapply sunblock, it makes sense to have a strong one that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.
• A pair of sunglasses. I alternate between these from Nour and a pair of $5 cheapies from H&M. (See above re: heliophobia.)
• Bliss Lemon + Sage Body Butter. The formula is hydrating without being too greasy, and it smells wonderful.
• Ms. Manicure mini emery boards. They’re tiny and useful.
• Nars sheer lipstick in Dolce Vita. For months, I searched for a cheaper version of this color, but couldn’t find one that I loved as much. Finally I resigned myself to the fact that I won’t be happy with an imitation, and now I drop $23 to have it. It’s that great “your lips but better” shade of rosy pink.
• Nars lip gloss in Chihuahua. This is one of those easy-to-wear pinkish nudes that goes with both natural and nighttime looks.
• Three Custom Color Specialists Lip and Cheek Stain in Ski Bunny. This is so easy to use, and a little dab on the cheeks makes me look glowy and less pallid.
• Boscia blotting papers. I’m not loyal to this brand (Clean and Clear also makes a great version) but I rely on blotting sheets to reduce shine on my forehead and nose.
• C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine in Double Chocolate. It’s great for when my lips start to dry out, and it tastes good. I use it a lot when I want to look more polished, but I don’t want to deal with wearing lipstick or gloss.

"I also normally carry YSL Touche Eclat, but I lost it this weekend. Ugh. I like to have that handy when my undereye circles come out to play. It tricks the light into making me look like I’ve just had a disco nap. At $40 it is overpriced, but it makes me look fresher, so it’s a splurge."

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Today is Lianne's turn! We're looking at her bag and what's got in it. Lianne is the amazing woman behind The Makeup Girl. She's a great makeup artist in the DC Metro area and she's inspired quite a few purchases. When I saw Lianne use Sue Devitt's Eye Intensifier in some of her photos, I ran out and got a few. Here's what she says...

"The bag is by Gucci...it's the Britt Medium tote in patent leather, totally roomy and very "me". It's one of the biggest "bag" purchases I have ever made in my life but it's a classic and I love it. I typically don't keep my keys in my purse (they go in a basket by the door so I always know where they are and my sunglasses (I have many many many pairs) are in the basket too...although I keep a pair in the car in case I forget them in the basket!!!"

"In my bag itself I have my iPhone (geek girl!), my makeup bag (leopard from Bath and Body works on sale for $5!) my business card case, my black slim wallet, pacifica solid fragrance, philosophy pure grace roll on fragrance oil and my latest obsession, Orbit Mint Mojito gum (two packs because I can't run out!)."

"The makeup bag is more streamlined than usual:"

Smashbox Function5 Self Adjusting Powder Foundation
Dr, Haushcka Lip Balm
Sharpener
NARS Orgasm/Hustler lip gloss
Philosophy Amazing grace solid fragrance
Tarte Cliff/Claire Lip gloss
NARS the multiple in Orgasm
Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick
Becca Glossy Lip Tint in Marsala
Stila Lip Pencil in Contour 23
MAC lip pencil in BBQ
MAC Shadow in Dark Edge
MAC Shadow in Modest Tone
NARS lip gloss in Cabiria
Loos Lips NY Lip gloss ball

See? That lip balm really is good stuff. Check back tomorrow to peek at Annie from Bellasugar's bag!

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A few weeks ago I was in Barney's, a store that really feels out of character for me, but I gave in to temptation and picked up the infamous By Terry Baume de Rose. I just had to see what all the fuss about, I called this "research". I didn't go for the usual pot, I went with the gloss-like version of the lip balm.

When you first use By Terry's Baume de Rose, you start to see glimpses of why this lip balm is so coveted. It's got the most enchanting rose scent to it, the kind of scent you imagine a gorgeous red rose to have. That alone may be worth the price tag to some. The texture is appropriately thick, thicker than your average lip balm, and it smothers your lips with moisture all while leaving a shine on your lips, this particular formula anyhow. I've really enjoyed using lip stains under this lip balm. The light pink color to it softens the color of the stains I use so I'm using them more now because of this. It also has an extra use, you can use it on your cuticles.

Those things aside, I still have a few issues with the product. First, it's got a doe foot applicator. This type of applicator seems to give off some type of graininess during application. When I wipe it off, I wipe off some of the product and start the cycle all over again. I've started just dabbing the wand instead of spreading it around like a gloss. A brush would be much better in this product. The other is the price tag. Part of me is having a hard time getting over the guilt for even spending about $55 including tax for this lip balm. What is in it that makes it this valuable? The lip balm does treat my lips nicely but this is not my holy grail lip balm. It's very nice but there are better lip balms out there at a fraction of the price.

Really what you're paying for here is a luxury item. The rose scent is fabulous but the formula itself doesn't really do anything extraordinary for your lips so it's up to you to decide if this is worth it. As for me, when it run's out, it's out.

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A Touch of Blusher reviews ck Calvin Klein's new mineral-based loose powder

All About the Pretty is still in love with Tom Ford and his new Neroli Portofino fragrance.

Teri from Beautiful Makeup Search tells all about her visit to the Kiehl's flagship store.

GlamBlush and Rita Hazan share 10 Rules for Being a Brunette.

KRiSTOPHER is loving, hating, and wearing snakeskin accessories.

Have you ever purchased a Sephora Brand product? Lipstick, Powder 'n Paint shares the latest offerings from Sephora that will rock your eyes and make your lips pop.

Makeup Moxie has beauty lust for the new Tarte 4 Day Stay Lash Stain.

SugarShock Beauty is feeling flush for spring's flushed-pink cheek trend.

Spring is in the air and lust abounds! The Organic Beauty Expert shares how the ladies can lube it up the natural way!

WE LOVE BEAUTY.com met up with celebrity manicurist, Melissa Bozant to discuss the latest mani & pedi trends.

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Today we're peeking at Erika from Makeup Bag's makeup bag. Erika is one of my favorite bloggers and so I was very excited to take a look at what products one my favorite bloggers uses. Here's what she says...

"This is my favorite zebra print Zazendi makeup bag, which is excellent for travel because it's made out of silk and conforms itself around my makeup. I can squeeze this into the tightest suitcase space.

I never thought I could pare down to the bare essentials where my makeup is concerned, but this bag is proof that it is totally possible. I have four other makeup bags stuffed full in my bathroom, but these are the essentials that I've been using for the last month."

Clinique Almost Powder Makeup
MAC Fafi Eyes 1
Bobbi Brown Nude Lip/Eye Palette
Chanel Perfect Brows in Brun
MAC Eye shadow singles in Patina and Smut
Three Custom Color Specialist custom compact with concealer, Poppy lip/cheek stain, and cool bronzer
LashBlast Mascara
Shiseido Lasting Lift Mascara
Tarte Cheek Stain in Tipsy
Shu Eyelash Curler
Clinique Longlast Glosswear
Clinique Quick Eyes Cream Shadow
Bobbi Brown cream eyeliner in Chocolate Shimmer Ink
Laura Mercier travel brush set with extras thrown in (Tweezerman tweezers & scissors, Shu eyelash applicator, Benefit brow brush...)

While we're not looking at Erika's handbag, she tells us there are 12 different lipglosses and balms inside, including her favorite MAC Tendertones and her beloved Prescriptives Custom Blend lipgloss. Are you enjoying these posts? I hope so, we have more to come.

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For those of you in New York City, head over to Saks Fifth Avenue on May 2nd, 3rd and 5th to spend some time with Tim Quinn, one of Giorgio Armani Beauty's US makeup artists, and his Giorgio Armani A-Team for a blitz of personal consultations all leading up to a rare appearance by Giorgio Armani.

On May 2nd, appointments are available between 10:00am and 7:00pm then on May 3rd appointments are available between 11:00am and 8:00pm at Saks Fifth Avenue at 611 5th Avenue (between 49th and 50th Streets) in New York. You can make your appointment with the Giorgio Armani Beauty Counter at 212-940-2962. Then come back to Saks on Monday from 2:30pm to 4:00pm to see Mr. Giorgio Armani himself.

If you go to this event, let us know how it turns out!

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Today we're looking at Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog's bag. If you're not ready Karen's blog, you have to start immediately. Just take a look at what she did for the love of Fafi. Now that's dedication.

Karen's bag is a Laura Merkin Bianca Glazed Goatskin bag in black. Let's see what she has in it:

1. Notebook from house of Tar-ghay (aka Target)
2. Crackberry/Blackberry
3. Three (!) fine point Pental RSVP black pens
4. wallet
5. inhaler (I have asthma and always have to have it with me, pooh)
6. Barbie Loves MAC Beauty Powder in Pearl Sunshine
7. Olympus voice recorder
8. Mace
9. Elizabeth Arden 8-hour hand cream
10. Coral from the beach where I got married
11. iPod (if I could, I'd surgically attach this to myself, along with
the Crackberry/Blackberry)
12. house and work keys
13. MAC Sublime Culture Cremestick Liner
14. Chanel Glossimer in Gazelle
15. Chanel Rouge Allure lipstick in Naive

I love that I'm not the only one with Elizabeth Arden hand cream in my bag and Karen's wallet is so cute, I got to find out where it's from. Check back tomorrow for yet another peak at what's in a beauty bloggers bag.

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Last week we told you about Tweezerman's Mini Go Green tweezers. Now we're giving away 2 pairs of their Animal Print Slant tweezers to two lucky readers.

All you need to do to enter is fill out the form below with your name and email address. Please note that leaving a comment here, while appreciated, is not enough to enter the contest. There is only one entry per email address and it must be a valid email address. You can enter to win from now until next Monday and we'll announce the lucky winners on Tuesday, May 6th. Good luck!

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Can't figure out those false lashes? The Daily Cookie gives her step-by-step on how to apply lashes in a breeze!

A Touch of Blusher loves the Golden Dior pendant.

StyleBell uncovers the Top 5 Flat Irons that work best with curly hair.

Beauty Anonymous invites you to the springtime nail colors of OPI 2008 Beyond Chic Collection .

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic check out Kiehl's Vital Sun Sunscreen and decides it has great broad UV spectrum coverage!

Beauty and Fashion Tech creates a great look using items from the new Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Cosmetic Line.

The Muse gives her first impressions of the coveted MAC DressCamp Collection!

Beauty411 shares her review of Klean Bath + Body's Blue Hawaii Sugar Body Polish, which smells like a tropical island and exfoliates your skin, too!

Forget virgin daiquiris, The Beauty of Life is all about the gorgeous polishes from the new Extra Virgin Collection from Dashing Diva!

Need some luxury in your life? Beauty Junkie in SF finds her current high-end beauty favorites.

Want to take your hair from Flat To Fabulous? Then check out what The Makeup Divas recommends.

Win a gift set packed with Ferro Cosmetics mineral makeup goodies at Bionic Beauty!

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog discovers Chanel's Leopard lipstick, a coral color that makes her go rrrrrraooow!

SugarShock Beauty has found a ticket to paradise with the tropically dreamy Lavanila Laboratories' Vanilla Coconut Fragrance.

Beauty Banter discovers a healthy, inexpensive, sun and streak-free way to get your bronzed glow!

Toya of The Life of A Ladybug asks "What's your 'thing' right now?"

Beauty Blogging Junkie recommends these product picks for the most relaxing bath ever.

Makeup Junkie finds a new best friend in Chi's Pink Flat Iron!

Glossypink shares her Holy Grail lipgloss!

Kitiya of Mischo Beauty has a reader who shares her favorite organic conditioner!

Beauty and Personal Grooming shares a few homemade anti-wrinkle creams.

Makeup Moxie reviews Oscar Blandi Dry Shampoo Spray.

Spoiled Pretty is giving away five bottles of Guess by Marciano Eau de Parfum. Contest ends Sunday, April 27th. Go get you some!

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