Mr. Perfect in a Bottle

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With the Holidays just around the corner, I decided to open up my Philosophy Shower Gel in the scent The Gingerbread Man! I cannot wait to pamper myself all season long with this goodie!

Philosophy: It's wonderful when a guy doesn't say "Just relax," but rather "Let me help you relax." And so it is with The Gingerbread Man. He cleans, he soothes, he caresses, he pampers, and he loves me unconditionally. When I'm stressed out, he turns me inside out with warm ginger bubble baths that help me float away. The Gingerbread Man nourishes my soul from the tip of my nose to my little baby toe.

Now ladies, that sounds like Mr. Perfect all in one cute little bottle!

XoXo,

Whitney

New Perfume Love - Burberry London

Hey everyone!

I opened my Burberry London Perfume bottle today, and I'm so excited, I just had to share!

About the Fragrance:

Burberry's new fragrance embodies the elegant, yet modern spirit of Burberry London. It epitomizes the cosmopolitan London lifestyle with independence and relaxed confidence.

Notes:

Clementine, Honeysuckle, English Garden Rose, Tiare Flower, Jasmine, Peony, Veil of Musks, Indian Sandalwood, Patchouli

This is a rather strong perfume, but I think if you use a light hand, it can become a great staple in one's perfume collection!

Have you tried any of Burberry's Perfumes before?

XoXo,

Whitney

Smashbox Holiday Gift Set Review

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This is a review on Smashbox Cosmetics’ Holiday Click You’re It Eye Palette and You’re Fab Lip Gloss Set!

Click You’re It Eye Palette

A chic, mirrored palette packed with Smashbox's holiday eye essentials!

Get everything you need for beautiful, camera-ready eyes this holiday season with the Click You're It Holiday Eye Palette. With 15 eye shadows, five cream eye liners, a mini photo finish lid primer—plus Smashbox's fan-favorite Get-the-Look cards; you will be able to create a multitude of magnificent looks that will have you feeling fabulous for every shot.

This product retails for $49.00!

Pros:

~Wide range of colors

~Velvety texture

~Extremely pigmented

~Cream liners

~Matte, shimmer, and glitter finishes

~Mini Photo Finish Lid Primer

~Reusable, high quality packaging

~Mirror

~Paraben free

Cons:

~None!

You’re Fab Lip Gloss Set

A limited-edition set of six shimmering holiday lip glosses!

You'll love puckering up for photos this holiday season with these six gorgeous lip-enhancing glosses that will keep your pout dazzling in every snapshot. The set features a playful range of shades in two full sizes and four travel sizes, which are perfect to take along to all of your holiday parties!

Shades included:

~Pout – Full Size

~Radiant - Full Size

~Pink Sugar - Travel Size

~Infamous - Travel Size

~Luster - Travel Size

~It Girl - Travel Size

Beauty Tip:

To lighten and brighten any lip color, try layering on a coat of the Infamous shade for a touch of golden shimmer.

This product retails for $30.00!

Pros:

~Beautiful range of colors

~Great pigmentation

~Non-sticky

~Light vanilla scent

~Last 4 to 5 hours

~Paraben free

Cons:

~None!

Lady Sugarsheen's Gift Giving Guide:

To a parent - Love

To a sibling - Patience

To a grandparent - Time
To a spouse - Devotion
To a friend - Trust

To a pet - Attention

To a neighbor - Help

To a stranger - Kindness

To yourself - Smashbox

Overall, I rate these products at 5 out of 5 sugarcubes! Create a picture perfect Christmas with Smashbox's Holiday Gift Sets.

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Smashbox Cosmetics sent me this product to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Trailer

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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island hits theaters on February 10th, 2012.

Cast: Josh Hutcherson, Vanessa Hudgens, The Rock, Anita Briem, Michael Caine, Luis Guzman, Kristin Davis

XoXo,
Whitney

Brave Official Movie Trailer

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Here is the official movie trailer for the film Brave!

XoXo,

Whitney

Mirror Mirror Movie Trailer!

Hey everyone!

Here is the official movie trailer for the film Mirror Mirror!

What do you think?

XoXo,

Whitney

Must-Have Gift Sets & Stocking Stuffers

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With the holidays right around the corner, make sure you're ready with these great gift sets and stocking stuffers!

Bath & Body Works® Signature Collection Enchanting Mini Gift Bag

• She can take her new favorite fragrance wherever she goes! This adorable cosmetic bag comes with our Mini Signature Shower Gel, Body Lotion and Fragrance Mist (3 oz. each), plus a matching Lip Gloss (0.47 oz.).
• Our exclusive Be Enchanted is a frosted floral scent sweetened with sparkling, sugared pomegranate
• Zip closure cosmetic bag is reusable
• 3 oz. products are TSA approved for carry-ons!

Price: $16.50

Where to Buy: Bath & Body Works and www.bathandbodyworks.com

Soap & Glory Do A Bubble Take™ Set

o        A Soap & Glory gift collection featuring five different bath and body minis and a shower pouf in a gorgeous barrel bag

o        This fabulous, travel-friendly gift collection of original-scented Soap & Glory formulas will keep you ravishing, even when you're on the road. The barrel bag comes stocked with a bubbly shower gel and full-size shower pouf, gloss-enhancing shampoo, an exfoliating body polish, their bestselling body butter, lush hand cream, and a refreshing moisturizing spray, so you can cleanse, shine, hydrate, and mist while out and about.

Price: $36

Where to buy: Sephora & www.sephora.com

ybf Delightful Dips Eyeshadow

This beautiful eye shadow collection puts sheer to full color all over your gorgeous bedroom eyes! It is ideal for all skin tones will accentuate and eye color! 3 extremely wearable and blendable eyeshadows in beautiful hues of can-do chocolate, confident cocoa and carefree chai.

Price: $24.80

Where to buy: www.ybfstacey.com

XoXo,

Whitney

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Amika True Tattoo Ceramic Styler Review

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This is a review on Amika’s True Tattoo Ceramic Styler!

Welcome to the world of Amika. We believe in the beauty of the everyday. Life is too short to spend it sweating in front of the mirror. The Amika ceramic styler allows you to quickly and easily create professional quality hairstyles while leaving your hair healthy, silky-smooth, hydrated and in place all day or night.

The styler features 100% ceramic plates. Ceramic radiates a different type of heat called far–infrared heat. Far–infrared heat is much gentler on the hair, preserving moisture in the hair shaft and protecting the hair cuticle from damage. Ceramic is also the ideal heat conductor and maintains even temperature.

The result is faster and more effective styling but without the damage of conventional heat styling tools. The floating plates adjust as you style which allows you to go beyond straightening and create wavy and curly styles. The floating plates create a smoother styling process so that there is no tugging or breaking.

My Amika True Tattoo Ceramic Styler is the best flat iron that I have owned to date! The heavy duty ceramic plates heat up super-fast to lock in natural oils, which makes styling a breeze, creating the illusion of salon perfect hair! That my friend is priceless!

Specifications:

~140 – 410 °F adjustable

~Time saver, ready to use in 10 seconds

~Unique floating plate design means no pulling, tugging, or unsightly creases.

~Professional straight, curly, or wavy styles at your fingertips

Adjust Temperature Based on Hair type:

~For bleached, fragile, damaged and fine hair, the lower setting is advised.

~For normal hair and regular use, a middle range temperature is recommended.

~For coarse, thick, and resistant hair in healthy condition, maximum heat on the high setting is used to save time and effort.

Styling Tips from Amika:

Straight Style

1. Run a comb through a small section of hair (about 1-2 inches), separating the hair strands. Remember, the 1.5 inch ceramic styler is for use on dry hair only.

2. Starting as close as possible to your scalp, place the combed section of hair in between the ceramic plates of your Amika ceramic styler. Close the styler with a gentle grip.

3. Slowly and carefully pull the styler away from your scalp, allowing your hair to glide through the ceramic plates. Because of the floating plates design you should not feel any pulling or tugging.

4. Repeat the above steps for all of your hair, section by section, until you are finished.

Curly Style

Insert a 2 inch section of hair between the plates. Gently squeeze handle together and glide styler to the ends; then while hair is still between the plates, wind hair around the plates. Hold a moment and release. The hair will bounce into a curl.

Flip Style

Insert a 2 inch section of hair between the plates, then squeeze the handle gently and glide slowly beginning at the roots. When you reach the section that you would like to flip out, simply flip out the styler.

This product retails for $145.00!

Pros:

~High quality packaging

~Sturdy flat iron

~Trendy design

~Heats up quickly

~Adjustable temperature

~Floating, ceramic plates

~Easy to use and handle

~Includes two clips to help section hair

Cons:

~Only use on dry hair

Overall, I rate this product at 4.75 out of 5 sugarcubes! Tame your mane with Amika’s True Tattoo Ceramic Styler!

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Amika sent me this product to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

There's an App!

INTRODUCING THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER LOCATOR IPHONE APP

It’s easy to find the nearest restaurant, hotel, coffee shop or bank at the push of a button with today’s technology. But what about the nearest medical care? When it comes to urgent care, time is of the essence—and having the right information is crucial. That’s why renowned Southern Florida physician Dr. Bruce W. Moskowitz, M.D., P.L. developed the Emergency Medical Center Locator (EMCL) iPhone app, a free, public service app that helps you find the specialized emergency medical center closest to you—no matter where you are in the world. Featuring only the most advanced, state-of-the-art emergency care facilities with proven track records of stellar care, the app directs you to the closest medical center in one of six specialty areas, proving accurate, reliable information that can literally make the difference between life and death.

According to data from a comprehensive stroke center, prolonged delay in hospital transfer excluded about 15% of otherwise-qualified stroke patients from intraarterial therapy. Transfer time averaged 104 minutes, with odds of treatment decreased about 2.5% for every minute of transfer time. Similarly, according to Duke Medicine News and Communications, only one in 10 patients who experience a major heart attack are transferred to another hospital to get necessary treatment within the recommended 30 minutes, with delays increasing death rate compared to patients moved in a timely fashion. “The data available confirms what any doctor can tell you: A rapid response is essential in the case of any medical trauma,” explains Dr. Moskowitz. “I developed this app to provide instant access to life-saving information internationally. Whether you’re in your hometown or halfway around the world, you can find the closest quality care at a moment’s notice. By going to the right facility first, you can avoid wasting precious time and increase your chances of recovery significantly.”

When emergency rooms are equidistant, choosing the center with certification or advanced expertise to handle the specific problem is essential. The EMCL app offers recommendations in six specialty areas that tend to require immediate care—Trauma, Stroke, Eye, Pediatric, Cardiac and Burn—directing users to the medical center with the most advanced facilities and best patient outcomes in the given specialty. Instant, accurate, and potentially life-saving, the app is an essential for every iPhone owner. 

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Information provided by PR.

Bath & Body Works Charmed Life Review

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This is a review on Bath & Body Works’ Charmed Life Signature Collection!

Charmed Life joins the Signature Collection line as the newest expertly crafted fragrance created by the world’s top perfumers. Among fragrance aficionados and Bath & Body Works shoppers alike, Signature Collection scents are considered a best-kept secret—carefully calibrated blends of superior ingredients for a fraction of the cost of prestige brands.

Flirt with a stranger, splurge on stilettos, wear nothing but your favorite fragrance to bed and revel in pure pleasure—Charmed Life empowers you to do it all. The aroma of indulgence, Charmed Life is a sexy new addition to the Signature Collection. The sparkling blend of bright fruits, dazzling pink pepper, and frosted white orchids lets your spoil yourself every day. Charmed Life is a part of Bath & Body Works’ “Sexy” collection, a set of scents designed to make you feel alluring, confident and sensual.

I love BBW’s new Charmed Life Signature Collection! The scent is light and sweet, just like me! LOL

Charmed Life Shower Gel

Our Signature Shower Gel is supercharged with benefits that make it the world's best daily luxury. It has been formulated to provide the ultimate shower experience, pampering you with luxurious lather, moisturizing Aloe Vera and nourishing Vitamin E that gently clean, soften and fragrance your skin.

Our exclusive Charmed Life™ is a positively sexy blend of juicy guava, sparkling pear and creamy vanilla musk, inspired by taking chances, having fun and savoring life's fabulous moments

Enjoy in the shower or bath.

Usage:

Pour a button-sized drop on a damp washcloth or mesh sponge, work into a lather and smooth this over skin. Rinse clean.

This product retails for $10.50!

Pros:

~Fruity Fresh Scent

~Rich lather

~Rinses clean

~Refreshing

~Fun artwork on packaging

~Affordable

~Ideal gift

 Cons:

~None!

Charmed Life Body Lotion

Our exclusive Signature Body Lotion formula is fortified with powerful ingredients like super conditioning shea butter, fast absorbing Jojoba Oil and protective Vitamin E to hydrate skin with moisture that lasts all day. Our non-greasy formula absorbs quickly and completely to leave skin feeling incredibly soft, smooth and nourished, making it the perfect daily moisturizer.

Our exclusive Charmed Life™ is a positively sexy blend of juicy guava, sparkling pear and creamy vanilla musk, inspired by taking chances, having fun and savoring life's fabulous moments.

This product retails for $10.50!

Pros:

~Fresh fruity scent

~Non-greasy

~Leaves skin conditioned

~Soothing

~Trendy packaging

~Affordable

~Ideal gift

Cons:

~Contains parabens

Charmed Life Fragrance Mist

Lavishly spritz our refreshing Fragrance Mist all over your body to leave skin lightly scented with our exclusive Charmed Life™, a positively sexy blend of juicy guava, sparkling pear and creamy vanilla musk, inspired by taking chances, having fun and savoring life's fabulous moments.

Top: Juicy guava, crisp apple, sparkling pear, succulent red berries

Mid notes: Peony petals, soft jasmine, lily of the valley, coconut milk

Dry: Apricot skin, creamy vanilla, praline, sandalwood, addictive musk

This product retails for $12.50!

Pros:

~Fruity, fun scent

~Delightfully seductive

~Retro packaging

~Affordable

~Ideal gift

Cons:

~Mist needs to be refreshed after a few hours

Overall, I rate Bath & Body Works’ new scent Charmed Life at 5 out of 5 sugarcubes! Now, every girl can have a Charmed Life thanks to BBW’s new Signature Collection!

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Bath & Body Works sent me the Body Lotion and Shower Gel to try and review on my blog. I purchased the Fragrance Mist with my own money. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Burt's Bees One Warm Coat

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This holiday season Burt’s Bees is partnering with One Warm Coat to help provide warm coats to those in need during the winter months. Join Burt’s Bees on Facebook.com/burtsbees (between 11/2 and 12/31) for a Tacky Sweater Party to kick off a warm and buzzy holiday season. When you bundle up with a tacky sweater Twibbon over your Facebook pic, Burt’s Bees will donate $1 to One Warm Coat (up to $25,000).

Burt’s Bees is giving thanks to its Facebook fans for being well and nice this year with a bevy of special gifts doled out daily from 11/28 to 12/31. Enter everyday for a chance to unwrap one of four gifts or win them all! Gifts include a special Holiday Beeswax Lip Balm, Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream (3oz.), Body Lotion (1oz.) or a surprise digital gift.

XoXo,

Whitney

Let Your Hair Be Your Best Holiday Accessory!‏

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The holidays are fast upon us! With so many things to do, you’ll want to keep your look new and glamorous. Go from daytime gift shopping to evening celebrations with family. You'll look and feel fabulous with these great styling tools from Amika!

Amika Silver Go-Go Set ($70): A perfectly portable mini ceramic styler and ionic hair dryer set. Ideal for overnight trips or as a companion to the gym, this travel-ready set features a mini 100% ceramic styler with half-inch floating plates that allow you to create professional hairstyles or do touch-ups on the fly. The ionic hair dryer harnesses the unique ionic and infrared properties of the tourmaline gemstone which eliminate frizz, static, and drying time while infusing moisture into the hair shaft. This small but powerful mini dryer is 1,000 watts. The styler heats up and is ready to use in 10 seconds and comes with a one-year warranty. Includes: Mini Ceramic Styler, Mini Ionic Hairdryer, Mini Diffuser.

Amika Mini Leopard Styler ($25): This small but powerful style features 100% ceramic plates. Ceramic radiates far – infrared heat that is much gentler on the hair, preserving moisture in the hair shaft and protecting the air cuticle from damage. The floating plates adjust as you style which allows you to go beyond straightening and create wavy and curly styles, and present tugging and breaking. Features: 100% ceramic styler with dual voltage for travel reaches 400 degrees. Perfect for bangs, touch-ups and face framing curls. Includes: Mini Leopard Styler & Obliphica with Argan Oil Treatment for frizz free and nourished hair

Amika Sultry Lace Mini Maxi with Oil ($125): The stylers are 100% solid ceramic floating plates and heating elements, far-infared heat and negative ion technology. Can create straight, wavy and curly styles. Adjustable temperature. Engineered for all hair types.  Obliphica treatment is the ultimate nourishing and styling products. Feed strengths with vitamins nutrients while eliminating frizz and adding shine. Includes: Sultry Lace Ceramic Styler, Sultry Lace mini Ceramic Styler & Obliphica treatment.

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Photos and information provided by PR.