Friday, June 19, 2009

And the Winner is...



The winner of the digital photo viewer and alarm clock from Red Envelope is ...

Lori Long.

Congrats, Lori!

Enjoy!

And the Last Winners of the Nail Polish Are...



The winners of the Love Beverly Hills, XX limited edition nail polish by Essie Cosmetics and the City of Beverly Hills are ...

Terri Holt, Becky Meadows and Katie Rowland

Congratulations, ladies!

Enjoy!

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Dad's Desk



A framed photo on Dad's desk is a timeless, classic, perfect Father's Day gift! But choosing the one photo to frame and having it not look outdated by Fourth of July is a trick.

Not any more!

The digital photo viewer and alarm clock from Red Envelope is the perfect treat for Dad! Upload up to 60 photos, change them out easily and you have an easy way to keep the photos on display varied and up-to-date. If Dad travels often, the alarm clock and portable-friendly size is icing on the cake!

Monday, June 15, 2009

Three Bottles of Polish on the Wall!


If you've been a Swag Bagger for a while, you know we've given away Love Beverly Hills, XX limited edition nail polish from Essie Cosmetics before. And thanks to our friends at the City of Beverly Hills and Essie, we have more to give out! We say, bring it on!

The color is red -- Beverly Hills style -- which means it has 24 karat pure gold as its special ingredient!

Make sure you register so you can be one of our lucky winners!

Friday, June 12, 2009

Win this Digital Photo Viewer and Alarm Clock



Perfect for Father's Day! A gift from Red Envelope...

This digital photo viewer and alarm clock from Red Envelope is a compact digital photo album and clock. It will help you stay on time and in touch with loved ones. The digital alarm clock features an LED backlight, and the photo player downloads images directly from your computer and displays them on the high-resolution 1 1/2" screen. It holds 60 photos and has a built-in battery. Measures 3 1/2" x 1/2" x 2 1/4"H.

Be sure and register so that you will be in the running to snag this Swag!

And the Winner of the Rising Tide Fair Trade Coin Purse is...



The winner of the Coin Purse from Rising Tide Fair Trade is Rebekah Fulton.

Congratulations, Rebekah!

Enjoy!

And the Winner of the Nail Polish is....



The winner of the Love Beverly Hills, XX limited edition nail polish by Essie Cosmetics and the City of Beverly Hills is ...

Denise Pupo!

Congratulations, Denise!

Enjoy!

Thursday, June 11, 2009

As Seen in O Magazine


Breaking news! In the July issue of O Magazine there is a fabulous write-up of Rising Tide Fair Trade and their fabulous bags! See that?! SBB and Oprah think a lot alike!

Don't forget to register so you will be entered to win a coin purse from Rising Tide Fair Trade!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Classic Footnotes


While the limited edition "Love Beverly Hills, xx" red-hot red shade by Essie is not a "classic" - yet - we would be remiss if we did not mention our favorite Essie color (pre- Love, Beverly Hills, XX of course!).

Our favorite go-to color when we're at the salon is Essie's pale pink called "Ballet Slippers." Essie describes it as "An award winning, best selling pale pink, a necessary classic." We couldn't agree more!

You can see all of Essie's signature shades on the Essie Website.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Weekender Bags from Rising Tide Fair Trade


The "signature" bag from this week's Swag supplier, Rising Tide Fair Trade, is know as their "weekender bag." Whether you fancy the canvas or the suede weekender, the bag is roomy, but not overwhelming. Each bag is truly unique and one-of-a-kind, or in fashion terms - couture.

Check out the Weekender Bag at RisingTideFairTrade.com!

And don't forget to register so you will be in the running to win the coin purse from Rising Tide Fair Trade, which is up for grabs this week!

Monday, June 8, 2009

Four Bottles of Polish on the Wall!


If you've been a Swag Bagger for a while, you know we've given away Love Beverly Hills, XX limited edition nail polish from Essie Cosmetics before. And thanks to our friends at the City of Beverly Hills and Essie, we have more to give out! We say, bring it on!

The color is red -- Beverly Hills style -- which means it has 24 karat pure gold as its special ingredient!

Make sure you register so you can be one of our lucky winners!

Friday, June 5, 2009

Win A Coin Purse from Rising Tide Fair Trade



All SBB registered users will be entered to win this Rising Tide Fair Trade coin purse which is made from vintage kantha quilts. The coin purse features suede piping and a contrast zipper panel. The coin purse measures at approximately 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in.

About the Sponsor: Rising Tide Fair Trade believes that the choices we make as shoppers can change our society. For this reason, they work to create beautiful, one of kind bags using recycled and cruelty-free textiles, while ensuring a fair wage and a people-friendly production process. All Rising Tide bags are made with the highest quality craftsmanship and most eye-catching raw and recycled materials available from fair trade cooperatives across the globe. No two pieces are the same.

Check out The Weekender Bag, Rising Tide Fair Trade's signature bag, as well as their newest item - hobo bags!

And if you haven't already, be sure and register so you are in the running to snag this fabulous Swag!

More Beverly Hills Swag Up for Grabs!



We have 4 more bottles of Love Beverly Hills, XX limited edition nail polish to give away thanks to our friends at Essie Cosmetics and the City of Beverly Hills! Here's the scoop:

Back by popular demand: Love Beverly Hills, XX limited edition nail polish is up for grabs! We are thrilled to give away another round of bottles of this limited edition nail polish just in time for summer - when your toes need a little polish! Love, Beverly Hills XX officially hit the shelves Jan. 1, 2009, in salons, spas and beauty stores worldwide. The opulent red polish features an authentic shimmer thanks to the polish's special ingredient: 24 karat pure gold.

Be sure to register so you can be in the running to win this Swag!

And the Winner of the Smart Glass Pendant from Le Magasin is...



The winner of the Smart Glass Jewelry from Le Magasin is ....

Kathleen Zea.

Congratulations, Kathleen!

Enjoy!

And the Winner of the Nail Polish is....



The winner of the Love Beverly Hills, XX limited edition nail polish by Essie Cosmetics and the City of Beverly Hills is ...

Maureen Henderson!

Congratulations, Maureen!

Enjoy!

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

6 Steps to Summer Ready Feet



Check out this article from iVillage.com. We think it's pretty informative -- it's all about getting your feet summer-ready.

Of course, we think a little Love Beverly Hills, XX polish on the toes is not a bad idea, either!

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

About Le Magasin


Le Magasin is generously supplying one of our Swag items this week: the Smart Glass pendant. We love the necklace and we love the story on how the gift shop/Website was born. Here's the scoop straight from the Le Magasin Website:

Le Magasin was born in Kalamazoo, MI in 2008. The idea was hatched in the dentist’s office while waiting for my daughter to be rid of "sugar bugs". I owe the credit for the idea to a Good Housekeeping article about a woman who was successful at a similar endeavor.

After moving from Chicago to a smaller (albeit fabulous) town, I found it difficult to find gifts I loved and that proved to be useful. I often bring a little hostess gift or send a simple thank you to friends and family who have made the effort to entertain or help in some way. I needed a variety of useful, reasonable gifts, and was having difficulty finding them. So, I decided to do it myself. Now I have a variety of gift items right at my fingertips… and so do you thanks to "The Shop".

We will continue to search for beautiful gift items that will please everyone. We are still looking for great gift items for men.

We’d love to hear your comments and suggestions. We are committed to providing a good selection, great service and fun fresh ideas. The customer’s opinion is invaluable to us.

Happy shopping and remember ... "It is better to give than to receive.”

Monday, June 1, 2009

Five Bottles of Polish on the Wall!


If you've been a Swag Bagger for a while, you know we've given away Love Beverly Hills, XX limited edition nail polish from Essie Cosmetics before. And thanks to our friends at the City of Beverly Hills and Essie, we have more to give out! We say, bring it on!

The color is red -- Beverly Hills style -- which means it has 24 karat pure gold as its special ingredient!

Make sure you register so you can be one of our lucky winners!

Friday, May 29, 2009

Win Smart Glass Jewelry from Le Magasin



All SBB registered users will be entered to win this Smart Glass pendant from the online boutique Le Magasin. Smart Glass Jewelry is handmade in Atlanta from glass, sterling silver, and silver solder using traditional stained glass methods. Each piece is individually selected, with variations in shape and texture in the glass ensuring that every piece in the Smart Glass line is truly unique and one-of-a-kind.

About the Sponsor: Le Magasin is an online gift boutique with a selection of fine gifts under $100. The shop features paper, leather, glass and textiles - perfect for hostess, housewarming, birthdays and many other special occasions. Many of the glass and paper gifts are made of recycled material including some fabulous Smart Glass Jewelry.

Be sure and register so you can be in the running to snag this Swag!

Win More Polish!



For the next five weeks, we will be giving away 5 bottles of Love Beverly Hills, XX limited edition nail polish thanks to our friends at Essie Cosmetics and the City of Beverly Hills! Here's the scoop:

Back by popular demand: Love Beverly Hills, XX limited edition nail polish is up for grabs! We are thrilled to give away another round of bottles of this limited edition nail polish just in time for summer - when your toes need a little polish! Love, Beverly Hills XX officially hit the shelves Jan. 1, 2009, in salons, spas and beauty stores worldwide. The opulent red polish features an authentic shimmer thanks to the polish's special ingredient: 24 karat pure gold.

Be sure to register so you can be in the running to win this Swag!

And the Nail Polish Winner is....



The winner of the Love Beverly Hills, XX limited edition nail polish by Essie Cosmetics is Susan Prisbrey. Congratulations, Susan! Enjoy!

And the St. Ives Winner is....



The winner of the St. Ives In-Shower Exfoliating Body Polish is Charmaine Peters. Congratulations, Charmaine! Enjoy!

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Last Chance to Enter!



Tomorrow's newsletter will announce the winners of the Love Beverly Hills, xx limited edition nail polish from Essie as well as the St. Ives Body Polish.

If you haven't already, be sure and register. And look for tomorrow's newsletter!

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Red Hot Polish


We love what we read by the founder of Essie. Here's the quote:

“When I thought of the color red in Beverly Hills, I knew it had to dazzle,” said Essie Weingarten, founder and president, Essie Cosmetics, Ltd. “‘Love, Beverly Hills xx’ is what happens to red in Beverly Hills – pure 24 karat gold shimmer. We are thrilled to partner with the Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau to create this gorgeous color.”

Register to win this limited edition Love Beverly Hills, xx nail polish.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

St. Ives Dermatologist At Your Service


Oh, the Web is a wonderful thing! And with services like St. Ives' Online Dermatologist accessible through their Website, your questions can be answered with the click of a mouse! We love it!

Meet St. Ives Online Dermatologist ....

Dr. Marsha Gordon is a board-certified dermatologist, nationally recognized for her expertise on getting healthy skin. Recently named for the seventh consecutive year by New York Magazine as one of the city's 'Best Doctors,' Dr. Gordon offers a straightforward and simple approach to keeping skin looking young and healthy - often advising effective, gentle treatments and products over costly procedures.

Her skin care advice is sought after by every day moms and celebrities alike, who rely on her for getting and keeping their skin beautiful, even with their busy schedules.

Get in touch with Dr. Gordon through StIves.com. Enjoy!

Friday, May 22, 2009

Essie in the Press


We are not alone in our love for Essie. Other blogs, publications and beauty experts think Essie is pretty polished, too!

To see who is writing what about Essie, visit Essie's Website.

Happy reading!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Get Profiled


Not sure what products are best for your skin?! Take advantage of the Skin Profiler and Product Advisor on the St. Ives Website. You might be surprised with what you learn!

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Essie Colors



We like a little "Beverly Hills" in our look -- and with Essie's Love Beverly Hills, XX limited edition nail polish we can achieve the BH factor without a trip to Rodeo Drive!

We also like some of the other colors Essie offers, particularly in their summer collection, available on their Website right now. The summer collection includes: Not Just a Pretty Face, Luscious Lips, Lovie Dovie, Funny Face, Cute as a Button and Chubby Cheeks. We love nail polish with such character!

Check out the current summer collection online!

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

3 Fabulous Options!


St. Ives has 3 new formulas of their In-Shower Exfoliating Body Polishes. Here's the dirt:

1. Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Polish: Moisturizing
Healthier skin is revealed with a mixture of soothing oatmeal and moisturizing shea butter that is combined with natural sugar crystals to help remove dead skin cells. This gentle polish leaves skin feeling clean and hydrated.

2. Collagen Elastin Body Polish: Renewing

Collagen and elastin extracts are skillfully blended with exfoliating sugar crystals to reveal younger looking skin without overdrying. This renewing polish leaves skin more vibrant and youthfully glowing.

3. Mineral Therapy Body Polish: Smoothing

This smoothing polish contains a unique mineral blend made for gentle skin exfoliation. Its softening formula and mineral content help skin feel nourished and silky smooth.

Learn more about these and other St. Ives products on the St. Ives Website.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Get Those Toes Ready!



Memorial Day signifies the start of summer. And if you don't live in LA, Florida or other summer-feel locations, then this is the time you dust off your flip-flops, sandals and the like. Of course, we also need to get our feet looking good.

If you are heading to the salon for a pedicure, or if you are a DIY-er when it comes to painting your toenails, we highly recommend Love Beverly Hills, XX nail polish from Essie Cosmetics. Here's the scoop:

Trends come and go, but when it comes to making a statement, few brands know how to consistently pave the way for the fashion elite more than Beverly Hills—a destination that has long dressed the movers and shakers of Hollywood—and essie cosmetics, famous for its bold color palettes and trend-setting clientele. This coming awards season, the two iconic brands have teamed up to debut an exclusive, limited-edition nail polish sure to land on every “Best Dressed” list from East to West, and turn heads along the way.

“Love, Beverly Hills xx” officially hit the shelves Jan. 1, 2009 in salons, spas and beauty stores worldwide. The opulent red polish features an authentic shimmer thanks to the polish’s special ingredient: 24 karat pure gold. Offered in 65 countries internationally, including more than 50,000 salons and beauty destinations in the United States, this limited edition is only available while supplies last, and at a price of $18 per bottle, it’s the most reasonable gold on the market.

Register to win this limited edition Love Beverly Hills, xx nail polish.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Win This Body Polish from St. Ive's





It's time to renew, moisturize and smooth your skin for summer! These three new In-Shower Exfoliating Body Polishes from St. Ives should do the trick! Fine sugar crystals and other natural extracts gently exfoliate dead skin cells and smooth skin to leave behind a radiant and irresistibly soft feel.

To use, simply lather on and exfoliate, gently infusing skin with the natural ingredients. Rinse off with warm water and discover skin that is left fresh, smooth and moisturized.

Learn more info, check out the St. Ive's Website or look for the body polishes at your local mass retailer or grocery store.

Register and you could win your own polish - just in time for summer!