http://www.prettyconnected.com Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle blog based in NYC written by Lara Eurdolian Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:23:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/last-minute-holiday-gifts/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/last-minute-holiday-gifts/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:04:52 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=8222 1. Two Faced Sweet Dreams Makeup Collection - $52 ($186 value). Exclusive to Sephora, this whimsical makeup set is a dream! Filled with 15 of their best-selling eye shadow shades, a full-size Prime Anytime eye primer, two shades of blush, bronzer and highlighter and their signature “How To’ Cards to learn how to apply gorgeous looks with step [...]

]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/last-minute-holiday-gifts/feed/ 0 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-fab-finds-under-65/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-fab-finds-under-65/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:20:46 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=8221 1. Tocca Gift Sets! Featured above is the  Tocca Eau do Parfum Viaggio set ($45) – which features 3 beautifully packaged mini-Tocca signature fragrances (0.5 fl oz), including Colette, Giulietta and Bianca. The Tocca Candele Da Viaggo set ($42) is also a great set for any candle connoisseur. This luxurious set  includes an assortment of travel [...]

]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-fab-finds-under-65/feed/ 0 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-what-to-get-him/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-what-to-get-him/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:21:27 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=8214 Lets face it, men can be impossible to shop for. Which is why I’m kicking off my holiday gift guides with what to get him this holiday season! 1. Jo Malone Holiday Sets – Jo Malone has a medley of holiday gifts mixing their amazing colognes, candles and bath oils at all different price points [...]

]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-what-to-get-him/feed/ 0 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/10/last-nights-parties-places-and-pictures-nicole-miller-bulgari-ideeli-carols-daughter/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/10/last-nights-parties-places-and-pictures-nicole-miller-bulgari-ideeli-carols-daughter/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:56:45 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=7521 Last night was one of those, I’m back in the game! nights, that remind you just why NY is so fabulous. The fashion, the crowd and all around entertainment of it all. I do love me my events, but I have been a hermit these past few weeks, living in my office and just trying [...]

]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/10/last-nights-parties-places-and-pictures-nicole-miller-bulgari-ideeli-carols-daughter/feed/ 0 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/06/great-gifts-ideas-for-men/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/06/great-gifts-ideas-for-men/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:53:36 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=6268 Let’s face it, men can be impossible for shop for. Dad’s especially –they tend to buy what they need and take everything else as clutter (or maybe that’s just mine). Here are a few ideas and some of my favorites for the category! 1. Pick a great scent! Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne [...]

]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/06/great-gifts-ideas-for-men/feed/ 0 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/05/last-minute-mothers-day-guide/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/05/last-minute-mothers-day-guide/#comments Thu, 05 May 2011 18:22:20 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=5875 1. Garden Art & Lanterns on ahalife.com – $50 Designed by Allsop Home & Garden, and hand made by artisan glassblowers, these beautiful, rechargeable, solar-powered garden lanterns are sure to brighten any garden. 2. Jo Malone Sakura Cherry Blossom – $55 Jo Malone recently launched this new limited edition fragrance, Sakura Cherry Blossom and it is divine! [...]

]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/05/last-minute-mothers-day-guide/feed/ 0 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/03/elizabeth-taylor-rip/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/03/elizabeth-taylor-rip/#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:16:42 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=5364 Actress, Elizabeth Taylor passed away today at the age of 79 of congestive heart failure. One of last great MGM stars that not only lived but also encompassed all that was Hollywood glamor. Beautiful and talented, Elizabeth Taylor was an icon in so many ways. She won two Oscars, was named 7th on the Fernale [...]

]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/03/elizabeth-taylor-rip/feed/ 0 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/02/be-mine-valentine%e2%80%99s-day-tips/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/02/be-mine-valentine%e2%80%99s-day-tips/#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:11:37 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=4827 I always have mixed feelings about Valentine’s Day. It’s become so commercial that it’s easy to get caught up in the fancy dinners and expensive gifts when really the holiday is all about being romantic and thoughtful. So get creative and make that special someone feel special! Here are some tips to finesse your way [...]

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]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2010/12/all-i-want-for-christmas/feed/ 1 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2010/12/holiday-gift-ideas-10-up/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2010/12/holiday-gift-ideas-10-up/#comments Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:19:45 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=4406 1. NARS Orgasm Lust Set – $30 2. Harajuku Lovers Wicked Style 0.33 oz Eau de Toilette. Available in scents: Baby, “G”, Angel, Love and Music – $30.00/each  or $100 for the Wicked Style Gift Set (which includes all five fragrances). 3. Hourglass Extreme Sheen Set – $45 4. Victoria’s Secret Beauty Ornaments (choose from [...]

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