Sponsored: Win A Trip with Your BFF on Ponds

That's my BFF, Adrienne and I.  Do you have a BFF that you'd like to go to the Bahamas with?  Of course you do!  My beloved Ponds Luminous Finish BB+ (review here) is currently holding "BB + BFF Sweepstakes" that I encourage you to enter, because the grand prize is a trip to the Bahamas Beach Club! To enter, create a BB + BBF e-card (like I did above) by uploading  a pic of you and your BFF to the Pond's FB page and share it with your BFF.  Don't forget to give a product testimonial.  Then you're automatically entered to win weekly prizes, including one of two grand prize best friend getaways to the Bahama Beach Club!

Good luck!  And share your BB + BBF pics with me on Twitter @BeautySweetSpot.

A Blessing & A Curse: Curly Hair, Straight Hair... Name Yours!

You know what else is a blessing and a curse?  Straight hair.  My hair looks the same whether I blow dry it or not.  Unless of course, I get a blow out.  The stylists at the Dry Bar really know how to work it.  What do you think about the statement above?  What's your beauty blessing and curse?   Share it with me under the comments section or on Twitter @BeautySweetSpot.  If curly hair is it, then share it with Paul Mitchell.  Your Curl Confession (#curlconfession) can be projected on a billboard in NY and LA on November 15th.  Submit it here or post it to Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag before 11:59 EST on 11/14.

Check out the Paul Mitchell FB page to see other Curl Confessions including yours.  After submitting your entry, you'll be entered for a chance to win full size Paul Mitchell curls products.  Good luck!

*This post is sponsored by Paul Mitchell, but all of my thoughts and actions are true.

Win L'Oreal Products from CVS Beauty and Yours Truly

I normally don't write about a ton of giveaways and contests, but since this is being done by CVS Beauty and they're giving away a ton of L'Oreal products I had to share!  It's kind of redic.  They're also letting me giveaway the Grand Prize to my readers! From now until Jan. 31st head over to the CVS Beauty Club Facebook page for a chance to win a L'Oreal "Product of the Day" (listed below).   Each day 100 fans will win and you can enter daily.  You'll also automatically be entered to win the Grand Prize gift basket filled with all 14 new L’Oreal products!

I'm giving away the Grand Prize to BeautySweetSpot readers too!  Comment below with your #1 beauty tip.  A winner will be chosen at random on 2/1/12 and be announced on BeautySweetSpot's Facebook page.

The Beauty Club & L’Oreal Grand Prize Gift Basket includes one each of the daily prizes:

• 1/18 – Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara – provides eye-catching lashes from any angle
• 1/19 – Youth Code Foaming Gel Cleanser – removes impurities and gently exfoliates for smooth skin
• 1/20 – EverCrème Cleansing Conditioner – an ultra-gentle, low lathering face wash that cleanses and conditions in one step
• 1/21 – Colour Riche Lip Balm – SPF 15 balm with a subtle hint of color
• 1/22 – Colour Riche Nail Color – provides intense color with a high shine that lasts for up to 10 days
• 1/23 – Youth Code Dark Spot Serum Corrector – clinically proven serum fades dark spots to reveal luminous skin
• 1/24 – EverCrème Intense Nourishing Shampoo & Conditioner – deeply restores lost moisture to make hair soft and shiny
• 1/25 – Colour Riche Nail Color – provides intense color with a high shine that lasts for up to 10 days
• 1/26– EverStyle Strong Hold Styling Spray – high-performance, alcohol-free spray that locks in and holds any style all day
• 1/27 – Age Perfect Serum – repairs signs of past damage, reducing the visible signs of aging
• 1/28 – Youth Code Dark Spot SPF 30 Day Cream – clinically proven cream that fades dark spots and helps prevent future discolorations
• 1/29 – Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner – provides smoldering definition for a high-drama look
• 1/30 – Infallible Eye Shadow – waterproof, crease and fade-resistance for 24-hour wear
• 1/31 – EverStyle Volume Root Lifting Spray – an alcohol-free, root lifting spray that builds thickness and lift at roots for 24-hour volume

VOTE for My Red Carpet Beauty Look and YOU Can Attend the People's Choice Awards!

Hi ladies!  I'm excited to announce that I've partnered with CVS Beauty and created a video about what my red carpet beauty look would be if I were to attend the 2012 People's Choice Awards.  The video lives on the People's Choice website and I need your votes!  If I win, I get to attend the event in January and bring a dedicated BeautySweetSpot reader with me! I chose to center my red carpet look around confidence, because no matter what I'll end up wearing, I know there are certain elements of my beauty routine that won't change.  When I get ready for big events I always play up my best asset (eyes), make sure my hair is super shiny and teeth are pearlywhite and smile ready.  Check out my video to see how I achieve the results.

Voting began and runs through Tuesday, December 6th.  Please tell your friends!  I'd love to bring one of you on the red carpet with me!

Join the DKNY Core Club & Win

One of my fave fragrance brands, DKNY recently created a new campaign that you can get involved in and def don't want to miss out on. First off, I have to tell you that two of my favorite perfumes are created by Donna Karan (we must have the same taste), and that's rare because I rotate between 4 perfumes in general since I'm very pick.  My picks: Pure DKNY and Donna Karan Cashmere Mist.

This project has to do with DKNY Be Delicious.  I'm one of their Core Bloggers, and was interviewed by the team during Fashion's Night Out at the DKNY store (part of the interview is below).  By liking DKNY Fragrances on Facebook you have the chance of joining their Core Club and designing a fragrance bottle inspired by your lifestyle.  The person who creates bottle with the most votes will win a trip to NYC and shopping spree at DKNY.  Have fun designing and make sure you share it on Facebook!

Whiten & Win from Crest and Oral-B

Crest and Oral-B are presenting the 2010 “Breakthrough of the Year Award” in Los Angeles, CA this year and you can go! One grand prize winner will be flown to LA with their BFF for the ultimate VIP experience including walking the white carpet and attending the awards show on August 15th.   The package also includes a two nights hotel stay, ground and air transportation, and of course, the whole Crest and Oral-B White collection – totaling over $3,000.

In case you win... you better start whitening!  Their 3D collection includes Crest 3D White Vivid Toothpaste, Crest 3D White Vivid Toothpaste, Oral-B Pulsar 3D White Advanced Vivid Toothbrush and Oral-B Advantage 3D White Vivid Toothbrush and Crest 3D White MultiCare Whitening Rinse, along with the Crest 3D White Pro Effects Whitestrips and if used all together, whiter teeth are promised after just one day.  (Even if you don't win you can still have the brightest smile at the beach for a lot less than a professional whitening session)!

You can enter the contest now until midnight EST on August 6th and purchase the Crest 3D Collection here.  Good luck!

*This is a sponsored post.