Justin Bieber's 'The Key.' Photo courtesy of Coburn Communication, Inc.
This post is sponsored by Elizabeth Arden.
By Kerri Sheehan
You’ve finally plucked up the courage to ask that guy you met last weekend out to dinner. After spending the afternoon picking out the perfect outfit and doing your hair and makeup to resemble a Victoria’s Secret Angel, it’s time to decide which fragrance will help you turn your crush into your man. If you’re looking to unlock your new guy’s heart, try a few sprays of Justin Bieber’s The Key.
Teen heartthrob Bieber teamed up with beauty guru company Elizabeth Arden to bring fans the third installment of his fragrance line. This fruity floral musk will leave you smelling like a beautiful flower coated in a liquid lollipop. The scent will be sure to awaken your date’s senses, and he’ll want to get closer to you so he can take in the bursts of juicy fruit and blooming bouquets. At the end of the night, he’ll be dreaming of another night out with you.
The scent’s packaging is modern and fresh — a true ode to the pop star’s appreciation of cutting edge fashion and technology. The bottle features a modern, high-gloss white finish with bright gold reflective accents and a weighted key charm. The key represents an authentic symbol from the singer to his fans, reminding them to always believe. As an added bonus, the embellished and sparkling charm can be removed and worn as the perfect finishing touch to any outfit.
Further showing his love for his fans, beginning on October 7th and ending on December 9th, Bieber will release one song every Monday as part of his Music Mondays series. As if checking out his new music wasn’t enough, two lucky CupidPulse.com readers will have the chance to each win a bottle of The Key. It sounds too good to be true, but you better ‘Beliebe’ it!
GIVEAWAY ALERT: To enter for a chance to win a bottle of Justin Bieber’s The Key, go to our Facebook page and click “like.” Leave a comment under our giveaway post letting us know you want to win the contest and what your ideal first date is. We will contact the winners via Facebook when the contest is over, and they will have three days to respond back with their contact information. The deadline to enter is 5pm EST on Monday, December 9th. Good luck!
Congratulations to Maricela Anderson and Carleen King!
It’s no secret that the Dancing with the Starscast works up a sweat practicing and performing all of those dance routines every week. And, to start this year’s competitors off on the right foot, Celsius gifted the cast with their negative calorie drink. After all, clinical studies show that drinking a refreshing sugar-free Celsius before exercising (or dancing) helps burn up to 100 calories or more per serving. It also boosts metabolism, reduces body fat, increases endurance, and provides lasting energy to power you through your routine and beyond. Stars of the show like Karina Smirnoff, Witney Carson, Jack Osbourne, Corbin Bleu, and new hottie Gleb Savchenko sipped on a nice cold Celsius to kick off the season premiere.
Celsius is powered by MetaPlus®, a blend of ingredients designed to work together to increase calorie burning over a three-hour period. It will make you feel great and ease your mind knowing that the blend of healthier ingredients such as Green Tea, Ginger, Calcium, Caffeine, Guarana, and Vitamins B and C are fueling your body. Even better, studies show Celsius may reduce body fat, increase endurance, and provide greater resistance to fatigue (which means increased energy).
And the team at CupidsPulse.com knows that looking your best and having more energy is great way to boost your dating life! And, for those couples out there, why not use that extra energy you get from Celsius to surprise your lover with a spontaneous date night. This blend of increased endurance and resistance to fatigue is also what the Dancing with the Stars cast needs to wow the judges!
It comes in five delicious natural flavors: two non-carbonated green tea flavors, Raspberry Acai and Peach Mango, as well as three sparkling flavors, including Orange, Wild Berry, and Cola. Celsius is also available in “On-the-Go Stick Packets” or powdered drink mix (30 serving canister) that can be added to water or your favorite non-carbonated beverage for a delicious orange flavor. Grab the healthy alternative negative calorie drink before your next exercise activity and see the difference!
Now, one lucky CupidsPulse.com reader will get to enjoy this fabulous negative calorie drink! We’re giving away a swag bag just like the one given to the Dancing with the Stars cast. The bag, valued at $125, includes: a Celsius tank top, a drawstring gym bag, water bottle, one can of each Celsius flavor, and on-the-go-sticks.
GIVEAWAY ALERT: To enter for a chance to win the Celsius gift bag, go to our Facebook page and click “like.” Leave a comment under our giveaway post letting us know you want to win the contest and what your workout plans are. We will contact the winner via Facebook when the contest is over, and they will have three days to respond back with their contact information. The deadline to enter is 5pm EST on Monday, November 18th. Good luck!
This post is sponsored by bistroMD. Photo provided by the company.
By Priyanka Singh
The holiday season is just around the corner, and it’s almost time to bring your family and friends together for all of the festivities. If you’re looking to put your best foot forward and unwrap a slimmer you before you sit down for Thanksgiving dinner, then bistroMD’s 17 Day Diet Meal Delivery is just the thing for you! Not only will you impress your loved ones, but you’ll be the ultimate arm candy for your man after shedding those pesky pounds with this diet program.
Preparing meals will no longer be a hassle since this 17 Day Diet is delivered to you without the fuss of cooking, cleaning, and shopping for ingredients. You get seven breakfasts, seven lunches and seven dinners delivered right to your home for only $184.90 per week. That means, less time in the kitchen and more time to celebrate with your significant other or mingle with some Christmas cuties.
Sometimes, starting a new diet plan is better when you have a partner to join you, so get your man involved and participate in the 17 Day Diet together. With delicious meals like creamy mushroom omelets, Mediterranean chicken, and even a nice festive roasted turkey breast meal with gravy, you’ll both be full, happy, and healthy.
The 17 Day Diet not only helps you lose weight fast, but it ensures that you keep it off as well! The diet utilizes a process called “metabolic confusion” that provides variations in the meals and enables you to shed pounds on a daily basis. Not only are the meals consistent to the diet plan, but they’re also hand-prepared by chefs and can be customized to accommodate your specific dietary restrictions. These meals also do not contain artificial sweeteners, MSG, or trans-fat, so you can feel good about what you’re eating and how you look.
Want to win a month’s worth of the 17 Day Diet Meal Plan? Enter bistroMD’s “Tweet to Lose” contest and you could win breakfast, lunch and dinner for four weeks, delivered straight to your doorstep and valued at $739. Two other winners will also have a chance to win the 17 Day Diet by bistroMD for one week, valued at $184.90. Sign up for the contest between Friday, November 1st and Tuesday, November 12th!
If you don’t win, you can still get FREE SHIPPING of the 17 Day Diet Delivery FOR LIFE! For more information, follow bistroMD on Twitter and Like them on Facebook. Happy eating!
*Weight loss of 1-2 pounds per week is typical. Some individuals may lose more or less, based on individual traits.
Every girl loves her shoes, especially those sky-high heels that give any outfit an instant boost, not to mention an extra thrust of confidence; which comes in handy when trying to dress to impress for a hot date. Sadly, after the initial rush of pleasure from putting on those high-heeled beauties, you can’t escape the inevitable pain that comes from standing, walking, or dancing in your stilettos – until now! With Still Standing gel spray, you can wear your favorite pair of shoes without the pain and strut your glamorous stuff all day and into date night!
Founder Lyn Butler was very familiar with the discomfort that stylish heels can cause. From going barefoot under her desk at work to trying gel inserts and carrying fold up flats in her purse, she was in search of a solution. She knew the real problem was that the high heel shifts feet into an unnatural position, pushing them forward into the top of the shoe. This balancing act is an equation for hot, puffy, and irritated feet — something Butler has labeled “Stiletto Suffering” — and as time goes by, the situation only gets worse. Rather then try to get around the problem, she took it head on and decided to try to create a topical formula that would keep feet feeling cool, fresh, and comfortable under duress. And so, Still Standing was born.
Fashionistas everywhere rejoice! Still Standing is true to its word and delivers comfort that lasts up to four hours–perfect for a long set of dancing with your sweetie in the club, or walking the bar strip hand in hand. Utilizing a mix of natural remedies for inflammation and pain, including arnica and aloe, as well as cooling menthol, Still Standing provides temporary relief from the discomfort of your favorite shoes. Now, you can go out on date night in style without worrying that your feet will be throbbing with pain louder than the throb of your heart!
We at CupidsPulse.com tested it out for ourselves, and after several hours of parading around the office followed by a night on the town, Still Standing lived up to its word. Some of the girls even took it with them for their evening out with their man. They reported that their feet had never felt more comfortable in their high-heels, allowing them to spend more time concentrating on that good night kiss and less time thinking about the growing ache caused by their shoes. The clear and fast-drying formula allowed us to spray the calming formula and, after just a minute, immediately put our shoes on. Having your feet smell faintly of menthol is a bit odd, but luckily, the smell wears off quickly thanks to the rapid evaporation technology of the spray. Plus, the calming feeling is worth that moment of minty toes.
While Still Standing does wear off and the effects vary person-to-person, the convenient, purse size bottle allowed us to take Still Standing with us. The spray can be used up to four times in a day, and we found that when we sprayed our feet before going out and in the middle of the night, we never had the urge to remove our heels to hit the dance floor or even on the car ride home! Plus, you can spray Still Standing right over stockings because it is so light and quick drying, making it simple and easy to use while out with your guy — without him noticing. What a difference Still Standing made! This unique spray is a must-have for anyone who loves fashion and enjoys wearing heels either to the office, on date night, or both.
CupidsPulse.com loves Still Standing so much that we’re giving away two bottles of the spray. Plus, we’re offering 5 dollars off with discount code CUPID through November 30th.
GIVEAWAY ALERT: To enter for a chance to win Still Standing spray, go to our Facebook page and click “like.” Leave a comment under our giveaway post letting us know you want to enter the contest and when you plan to use your spray. We’ll contact the two winners via Facebook when the contest is over, and they will have three days to respond back with their contact information, size and type of t-shirt they would like. The deadline to enter is 5 pm EST on Monday, November 4th. Good luck!
Congratulations to Bari Rubin!
For more information onStill Standing and to purchase the product, visit the site at stillstandingspray.com. Connect with them onFacebookandTwitterto read more testimonials about this fantastic product!
“Do Good, Feel Good, Look Good” is the motto to live by if you love RipeBrand as much as we do. One important aspect of maintaining a fulfilling relationship is learning how to share love in a positive way RipeBrand aims to do the same thing on a community-wide level. They promote their passion for community awareness in Los Angeles by making three bold-colored, vegetable-dyed t-shirts labeled grape, pomegranate, and zucchini. Nicholas Chang, a Berkeley graduate, founded RipeBrand as a way to spread the word about youth, health, and poverty issues among young adults and encourage them to volunteer within their local communities.
The shirts are made out of locally-grown cotton, manufactured in California, and printed through a water-based discharge system, which is the cleanest in the industry, according to Chang. The company made Los Angeles the landing spot, but Chang hopes that they can continue to expand across the country and spread the community love outside of “home.”
Of course, these super-soft and environmentally friendly t-shirts are more than just a fashion statement. “We have real life problems and real life people, and that’s where fashion comes in. It’s something you can wear, you can support, and you can get involved with and show people that you’re a living symbol of the brand,” the founder says. He explains that wearing these shirts symbolizes that getting involved in this movement isn’t just a one-time deal; it’s a growth process that allows you to “ripen” as you become more aware of what’s happening right in your own backyard. When you’re in a committed relationship, it’s essentially the same process: As you devote more time and effort to your partner, you see your love ripen and grow.
Almost 50 percent of the revenue the company makes goes to non-profit organizations that promote awareness for youth, health, and poverty issues. Currently, there have been eight non-profit organizations that officially launched and partnered with RipeBrand.
Chang has a three-step process that can help you find a way to give back to your community as well. Share a more meaningful experience with your significant other, sit down and take time to think about what you’re both passionate about. Then, utilize your resources to do some research on the topic and learn more about it. And last but not least, get out there in your local community and just do it! It’s a great way to not only build a stronger bond with your love, but learn how to share the wealth with your own community!
The shirts are available to purchase on RipeBrand.org, but CupidsPulse.com is giving three readers the chance to win one of their own!
GIVEAWAY ALERT: To enter for a chance to win a RipeBrand t-shirt, go to our Facebook page and click “like.” Leave a comment under our giveaway post letting us know you want to enter the contest and what you’re passionate about in your community. We’ll contact the three winners via Facebook when the contest is over, and they will have three days to respond back with their contact information, size and type of t-shirt they would like. The deadline to enter is 5 pm EST on Monday, October 28th. Good luck!
This giveaway is now closed. Thank you to those who participated!
Are you looking for the perfect pair of jeans? Or perhaps you just enjoy shopping, whether you need anything or not. If either of these descriptions applies to you, join us at tomorrow’s InStyle Insider event from 7-9 p.m. PT. You can shop the latest Gap denim collection and discover your personal denim style story while having a fun evening out. Plus, Jenn Rogien (Costume Designer for HBO’s Girls and Netflix’s Orange is the New Black) will be doing a Q&A with InStyle Style Ambassador, Tai Beauchamp — sort of an Inside the Actor’s Studio with a fashion spin. There will also be sips & sweets, a DJ, digital photo booth, and amazing shopping incentives.
For more information, check out their twitter pages, @InStyle and @Gap on Twitter. Happy shopping!
This post has been sponsored by Single Edition Media.
Our date night routine! Photo courtesy of CupidsPulse.com.
This post was sponsored by hello seriously friendly oral care.
By Priyanka Singh
Sometimes, the biggest struggle when it comes to dating is figuring out how to say hello to your crush. Making that first move doesn’t have to be so scary anymore, especially if you know how to capture the attention of your potential love interest with confidence.
How do you break the ice when you’re out with your friends and notice that cutie across the room? Two words: body language. Make eye contact and don’t be afraid to show off your pearly whites. You want to make yourself approachable, and the best way to do that is with a seriously friendly gesture. If they happen to smile back, take the next step and say hi. When you meet someone new, you have a clean slate, so seize the opportunity to make a lasting first impression. Let your true self shine!
If you can’t find the courage to say hello, resort to one of your favorite pickup lines. Choose wisely: If you want him to notice your sense of humor or her to realize that you’re a sensitive guy, use a pickup line that reflects this part of your personality. For something casual, say, “My friends bet me that I wouldn’t be able to start a conversation with [the most beautiful girl or most handsome guy] in the bar. Can I buy you a drink with their money?”
Photo courtesy of hello seriously friendly oral care.
If you’re still struggling with introductions, there is one thing that will give you the confidence to step out of your comfort zone: hello seriously friendly oral care. With flirty and delicious flavors like Sweet Cinnamint, Pink Grapefruit Mint, Supermint and Mojito Mint, you’re sure to score that first date. All of these fabulous flavors are available as hello mouthwash, hello toothpaste and hello breath spray.
hello breath spray is super compact, so you can bring it anywhere. Designed by BMW DesignworksUSA, the container is easy on the eyes, whether it’s sitting on your bathroom counter or tucked away in your handbag. Plus, hello products also contain no alcohol to dry out your mouth.
No luck making a connection so far? We have one more trick up our sleeve: If he happens to be an animal lover, let him know that hello products are not tested on animals and are made in the USA . That might just be the key that unlocks a second date!
If you want to get seriously friendly with some of these different products, check out these stores to purchase hello oral care: Walgreens, Duane Reade, Target, Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Stop & Shop, Giant, SOAP.com, Fry’s Food and Drug Stores, Dillon’s Food Stores, Quality Food Centers, JayC Food Stores, King Soopers, Smith’s Food & Drug Stores, Martin’s.
This October, celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month with two Gaiam products that are sure to get your blood pumping! The Pink Ribbon II yoga mat and Mari Winsor’s Pink Ribbon Pilates DVD are great ways to show your support while taking care of yourself. As you may know, Gaiam is always committed to offering merchandise for those who long for an eco-conscious and healthy lifestyle. Being a big advocate for breast cancer awareness, one dollar from each purchase of these products will be donated to breast cancer research.
The Pink Ribbon II mat is lightweight and durable with high-texture that your fingers and toes will love as you break a sweat. It’s soft exterior will cushion your body as you hit each pose throughout your workout. To offer a bit of motivation, this mat is decorated with inspirational and uplifting words written in white that form a ribbon to express breast cancer awareness.
Another favorite Gaiam product is celebrity trainer Mari Winsor’s Pink Ribbon Pilates DVD. Stay fit with this new DVD that has four new 20-minute power Pilates workouts with one session that focuses on recovery. Each workout includes effective programs that will get you into shape in no time! This DVD even comes with a resistance band for quicker, stronger results.
Lucky for you, CupidsPulse.com is giving away Gaiam’s Pink Ribbon II mat and Mari Winsor’s Pink Ribbon Pilates DVD to one of our readers! To purchase these items, you can find them on Amazon.
GIVEAWAY ALERT: To enter for a chance to win the Gaiam Pink Ribbon II mat and Mari Winsor’s Pink Ribbon Pilates DVD, go to our Facebook page and click “like.” Leave a comment under our giveaway post letting us know you want to enter the contest and what your fitness goals are. We will contact the winner via Facebook when the contest is over, and they will have three days to respond back with their contact information. The deadline to enter is 5 pm EST on Monday, October 14th. Good luck!
It’s amazing how one or two pieces of jewelry can impact, not only how others perceive you, but how you perceive yourself. It’s no coincidence that in every culture, from ancient Mesopotamia to 21st century New York City, people have adorned themselves with bracelets, rings, and necklaces. To an alien species, it might seem to be a strange practice, but we understand that there’s just something about the mild weight of a pair of dangle earrings or the sparkle of an elegant ring that makes you hold your head higher, stand straighter, and smile more brightly.
It’s also a form of self-expression: a daily opportunity to show the world who you are or, perhaps, who you want to be. The combination of classic and modern designs in your jewelry ensemble imbues you with the appearance and the confidence of one who has timeless taste yet is still up-to-date on all the current trends. Perhaps no brand strikes the balance between old and new more effortlessly than Bijouxx, a new virtual store dedicated to making luxury affordable.
“It’s been a dream of mine to open up a retail jewelry business, and after much research, I am excited to be able to bring something unique to the market,” states David Ryan Pomije, Chief Executive Officer.
Bijouxx takes pride in blending classic and modern designs into their gorgeous gemstone, diamond, yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and sterling silver products, all of which is priced under $1,000.
Their Macey’s Amethyst Drops are a beautiful pair of dangle earrings made of 0.25ct diamond, 8.90ct amethyst, and 14k rose gold. Ancient Egyptians used to wear amethysts to fend off feelings of guilt or fear. Their Fab Pink Ring is a double checkerboard cut pink sapphire sterling silver ring. Pink sapphires have been traditionally associated with the ability to overcome shyness. So, if you’re feeling nervous before a date, the amethyst drops earrings and pink sapphire ring can give you the confidence boost you need — if not for the folklore, then for the stunning addition they will make to your ensemble.
Now, CupidsPulse.com and Bijouxx are teaming up to offer two CupidsPulse.com readers a Fab Pink Ring, valued at $89.99!
GIVEAWAY ALERT: To enter for a chance to win the Fab Pink Ring, go to our Facebook page and click “like.” Leave a comment under our giveaway post letting us know how you would style the ring. We will contact the winners via Facebook when the contest is over, and they will have three days to respond back with their contact information. The deadline to enter is 5 pm EST on Monday, September 30th. Good luck!
Congratulations to Wendy Walts Riding and Lara Thoms!
Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images; courtesy of the publicist.
This post is sponsored by Elizabeth Arden.
By Sarah Ribeiro
Sometimes you need — or maybe want — something new. Summer’s coming to a close, and fall is rolling in quickly — why not embrace the changing seasons with a new fragrance? Taylor Swift is doing just that. After being honored with the Fragrance Celebrity of the Year Award this June at the 41st Annual Fragrance Foundation Awards, she’s been hard at work launching her newest fragrance, Taylor by Taylor Swift. Third in her line (after Wonderstruck and Wonderstruck Enchanted), this new perfume takes a personal turn for the songstress.
'Mariah Carey Dreams' fragrance. Photo courtesy of the publicist.
This post is sponsored by Elizabeth Arden.
By Sarah Ribeiro
Mariah Carey is, without a doubt, one of the biggest pop stars of the past two decades. The songstress and actress has redefined what it means to be a diva, and now, she wants to share her dreams with her fans. Carey’s newest fragrance, Mariah Carey Dreams, reflects the goals she’s fulfilled in her career: she’s the best-selling female artist of all time with 18 number one hits and over 200 million records sold worldwide, she’s won multiple Grammy awards, along with being a wonderful wife and a mother.
Dreams is an exhilarating perfume that celebrates the intimate moments in life that help you achieve your dreams. With aromas of warm patchouli, Tonka bean, and Madagascar vanilla to form the fragrance’s base, Carey tops off her creation with hints of honeysuckle, freesia, lily of the valley, salted caramel apple, star anise, bergamot, and toasted almonds. This combination creates a scent that’s entrancing and delicious — almost dreamlike.
Plus, Carey takes her creative process one step further by designing the bottle to represent a champagne flute, with its curves and slim packaging. Its decorative butterflies — a symbol so very often associated with the singer/songwriter — wrap around the bottle to represent what matters most to Carey.
Want a chance to experience Carey’s new fragrance? Two CupidsPulse.com readers have the opportunity to each win a bottle of Mariah Carey Dreams and feel like a diva. Wear this light perfume to experience the down-to-earth life moments Carey wants to share with her fans.
GIVEAWAY ALERT: To enter for a chance to win a bottle of Mariah Carey Dreams, go to our Facebook page and click “like.” Leave a comment under our giveaway post letting us know you want to enter the contest. We will contact the winners via Facebook when the contest is over, and they will have three days to respond back with their contact information. The deadline to enter is 5 p.m. EST on Monday, September 9th. Good luck!
Congratulations to Annette Prejean and Cherie Montorio!
August has arrived, and with those summer sunsets dwindling and the chill of autumn entering the air, you realize that you and your significant other never got around to achieving that fitness routine you both set out to do at the start of summer. There were too many barbecues, beach days and cocktail-filled evenings out to really get into the groove of a workout regimen. Now that fall is around the corner, this is the perfect time for you and your man to revamp your exercise goals and get into shape with Gaiam yoga products.
Gaiam, pronounced “guy-um,” is a company committed to ergonomical and green products that will make you and your sweetie feel good about getting back into your sexiest shapes. They have a ton of amazing products from all things yoga and workout clothes to home goods and more! Plus, they have products specially made for men, so your honey will have no excuse to say that he won’t do yoga because it’s too girly.
Grab your guy and ease him into yoga by working out at home with some of the Gaiam DVDs and yoga mats. Once he is comfortable working up a sweat with you at home, progress to classes at your gym or even join a dedicated yoga studio. When the two of you head to class, bring your Gaiam yoga mat and block with you in one of their many classy yoga bags. You and your cutie will bond over the progress each of you make and connect over a new activity you both enjoy.
At CupidsPulse.com, we love all of Gaiam’s innovative products, but we currently have an obsession with Gaiam’s Paisley Flower Yoga Mat and Flower of Life Yoga Block. The Paisley Flower Yoga Mat has a gorgeous pattern that is reminiscent of natural beauty and recalls the worldly connectivity practicing yoga provides. The bright and lively colors radiate an energetic feeling that makes your workout even more delightful. Additionally, it delivers just the right mixture of padded comfort, grippy surface and lightweight portability – everything you could want in a mat!
You and your man will love the extra challenge the Flower of Life Yoga Block provides for more advanced moves, and you can continue your study by trying more posses than ever before. Both of these items will be on sale this fall on Amazon.com, but right now, CupidsPulse.com is giving ONE lucky reader the chance to win the Gaiam Paisley Flower Yoga Mat and the Flower of Life Yoga Block!
GIVEAWAY ALERT: To enter for a chance to win the Gaiam Paisley Flower Yoga Mat and Flower of Life Yoga Block, go to our Facebook page and click “like.” Leave a comment under our giveaway post letting us know you want to enter the contest and what your fitness goals are for you and your guy. We will contact the winner via Facebook when the contest is over, and they will have three days to respond back with their contact information. The deadline to enter is 5 pm EST on Monday, September 2nd. Good luck!
If you’re ready for a diet that works, a diet celebrities use, a diet that will put you at your True Weight for life, then you’re ready for the Dukan Diet! During this Four-Phase Weight Loss Plan, you’ll lose those pesky pounds and settle into a slimmer weight.
When dressing for a night on the town in the middle of summer, every fashionista has run into the same dilemma: it’s too hot to cover everything up, but you don’t want to reveal too much skin either. You’ve sweated through it and bared it all enough times, and you’re done with the summer-time dress code blues. Luckily, you don’t have to decide between leaving nothing to the imagination or feeling like you’re wearing a parka in the middle of a steamy Arabian night. Introducing Second Base, the trendy wardrobe solution every woman has been searching for. These stylish, lightweight camisoles keep you covered up without sacrificing your fashion sense. Plus, you can look sexy and impress your guy without sending the wrong signals.
Inspired by the sheer trends of the summer 2013 runway, Second Base sells camisoles in three different lengths: a short Demi, a mid-length Midi and a longer Maxi. These camis are perfect to slip under that dress that’s just a bit too see-through, the shirt with the plunging neckline and those backless tops. Sport the latest styles on your next date with confidence and class thanks to these versatile camis.
Here at CupidsPulse.com, we adore Second Base’s Celeste line of camisoles that are made of gorgeous lace with adjustable straps. They’re so soft, you can even sleep in them! These garments are perfect for any time of day but are essentials for a romantic evening. Grab a nude Celeste Demi for some foxy flare under a sheer blouse. For a layered look, the Celeste Midi in white is an easy way to give a feminine touch to a camo-tank – you can rock the rebel trend while still feeling girly. Maxi dresses are always in vogue for the summer and perfect for a casual dinner with your honey. To make this trend really sizzle, layer the black Celeste Maxi underneath to turn any normal maxi dress into a glamorous ensemble. Your babe is sure to go ga-ga over the little peeks of skin these sexy camisoles provide.
Second Base’s trend-inspired and stylish tops are made to satisfy even the pickiest fashionista. Lucky for you, CupidsPulse.com is giving one reader all three of these beautiful Celeste camisoles. Don’t miss this opportunity to stun your sweetie with how stylish and classy you can be!
GIVEAWAY ALERT: To enter for a chance to win three Celeste camisoles (demi, midi and maxi) from Second Base, go to our Facebook page and click “like.” Leave a comment under our giveaway post letting us know you want to enter the contest and how you’ll style your new tanks. We will contact the winner via Facebook when the contest is over, and they will have three days to respond back with their contact information. The deadline to enter is 5 pm EST on Monday, August 19th. Good luck!
Finding the perfect fragrance can be tricky. Every woman wants a scent that smells feminine but strong and still makes heads turn, a scent that lasts all day without being overpowering. Fragrance Celebrity of The Year 2013 winner Taylor Swift has created Wonderstruck and Wonderstruck Enchanted, two perfumes that embody everything you want in your signature smell.
If you’re hoping to cool off this summer with a tasty treat that won’t compromise that glorious beach body you’ve spent months sculpting, look no further than Red Mango, one of the fastest-growing retailers of all-natural frozen yogurt and fresh fruit smoothies in the country. Red Mango prides itself on its award-winning yogurt, which has no preservatives, no artificial flavors and no artificial colors. It contains important nutrients like calcium and protein as well as live and active cultures. Furthermore, Red Mango’s frozen yogurt contains SuperBiotics, an active and proven natural probiotic that has been shown to support a healthy immune and digestive system when consumed as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
Most recently, Red Mango launched 22 brand new Super Biotic summer smoothies in four lifestyle-centered categories. Especially health conscious fro yo fans might be interested in Body Balance smoothies, which are formulated with beneficial boosts. For those who are lactose intolerant, there are dairy and soy-free All Fruit Harmony smoothies, made only with fruit, juice and ice. Twisted Fruits smoothies are fun twists on signature yogurt smoothies offered in new and innovative fruit-forward flavors, while Just Kiddin’ are snack-sized fruit and yogurt smoothies made just for the kids.
Additionally, the company just introduced a line of smoothie boosts, perfect for customers who value nutrition and want to embrace a well-balanced and wholesome diet. In addition to the protein, energy, immunity and multivitamin boosts currently available, Red Mango has added four new boosts. Metabolic Fit 360TM is a blend of protein, calcium and African Mango that supports metabolic balance and promotes healthy weight management. Perfect for chocolate lovers, Dark Chocolate Mate is finely ground, Brazilian-roasted mate and dark chocolate, resulting in a deliciously rich and low-calorie dose of antioxidants. If you’re looking for a taste of summertime, look no further than Tropical Hibiscus: hibiscus blossoms are infused with natural pineapple and lychee, resulting in a bright and tropical flavor. And lastly, Green Tea Acai is a mixture of premium green tea with açai berries, the Amazonian superfruit.
Here at CupidsPulse.com, we especially enjoyed the Mango Super Biotic Smoothie for its refreshing, tangy and fruit-filled flavor. We enjoyed this tasty treat guilt-free, knowing that we were supplying our bodies with the energy needed to tackle a busy summer day. As avid Red Mango lovers, we are so excited about this new line of products from our favorite yogurt place! Yum!
DISCOUNT OFFER: July 8-12, 2013: BOGO (Buy One Get One) Super Biotic Smoothies! Buy a Super Biotic smoothie of any size and get another Super Biotic smoothie of equal or lesser value FREE. ONLY Poppin’ Boba smoothies are eligible for this offer. No coupon necessary to redeem.
When you’re getting ready for a date, you always want to look and feel your best. You spend hours styling your hair, doing your makeup and staring into your closet as you pick the perfect outfit. But what most women forget is that what you do before you get dressed is just as important for your night out as that cute little black dress. School of Wash’s handmade bath and beauty products are what you need to start the night off great. Their products are fresh and fabulous – guaranteed to make you feel pampered as you prep for your hot date! …want more? Click here.
Gone are the days of the bitter winter weather, thick sweaters and pale skin. The sun is beginning to shine, and summer is peeking around the corner. It’s time to shed what’s left of your winter layers and welcome beach season with open arms. Before you step out into that sun, make sure you’re prepared with some Hawaiian Tropic® products, so you can keep your skin healthy while still soaking up the rays. Don’t fret if the colder months left you with some extra padding, as Hawaiian Tropic® announced that they are retiring their Miss Hawaiian Tropic Bikini Contests and launching an online search for the “New Face” of Hawaiian Tropic®. They are looking to celebrate the whole woman – inside and out – rather than just the way she looks in a bikini.
Do you think you have what it takes to be the “New Face” of Hawaiian Tropic®? The brand is inviting women to enter their nationwide Facebook contest and become the brand’s new spokesperson. The woman who best embodies everything Hawaiian Tropic® now stands for – someone who represents beauty, confidence, indulgence and style while enjoying the sun and keeping her skin healthy – will appear in Hawaiian Tropic ® advertising, receive an all-expense-paid tropical vacation and serve as an official brand spokesperson. All you need to enter is a face and the desire for healthy glowing skin.
“The modern Hawaiian Tropic woman still loves to spend time in the sun, but also understands the importance of sun care in helping to keep her skin healthy,” said Danielle Duncan, Brand Manager of Hawaiian Tropic ®. “We’re looking for a new face of the brand who captures that sensibility, and shares the Hawaiian Tropic philosophy that broad-spectrum sun protection can be as luxurious and pampering as any other beauty product.”
Hawaiian Tropic® has always been at the forefront of innovation, creating luxurious sun care that pampers and protects the skin. The brand introduced the first SPF 70 in 2000 and launched Silk Hydration sunscreen in 2012, the first sun care to combine ribbons of moisturizer and sun protection and a sure-fire way to keep your skin looking fresh and new! Hawaiian Tropic® has remained committed to offering premium, indulgent sun care products infused with exotic island botanicals and a signature tropical fragrance. These products make getting your daily dose of Vitamin D just as nice for your nose as it is for the rest of your face.
Beginning today through May 31, 2013, women can enter the contest by visiting the Hawaiian Tropic® Facebook page and submitting a photo and information about their personality and interests. Submissions will be reviewed by an independent panel of judges, and the top five finalists will be announced on June 28, 2013. Then, America will be able to vote on the finalist they believe best embodies the modern Hawaiian Tropic® woman by visiting the brand’s Facebook page until July 18, 2013. The finalist with the most votes will be unveiled as the New Face of Hawaiian Tropic® on July 19, 2013. Throughout the contest, you can also enter to win weekly prizes, including designer sunglasses, beach towels and Hawaiian Tropic ® products.
You can enter and vote on the New Face of Hawaiian Tropic® contest on Facebook. For more information about Hawaiian Tropic® brand sun care products, please visit www.hawaiiantropic.com.
Summer is almost here! This year’s fashion style is all about the vintage look, and no outfit is complete without the perfect bag. You want something fashionable and functional, something that will go with your cute summer dresses and rompers. You also want a bag that offers comfort and durability. You want something that will look cute when you are carrying your laptop to the library but also be large enough to take on a romantic hike through the woods with your sweetheart. Well, we have the perfect go-to bag for you from Rakuda!
The Liz patent flat in coral and the Kelli flop in turquoise. Photos courtesy of Lindsay Phillips.
This post was sponsored by Lindsay Phillips.
By Sarah Ribeiro
There’s no better time to have a first date than the spring. The birds are chirping; the flowers are in bloom; and you can finally wear your favorite sundress and sandals. This weekend, take some time out for a romantic walk in the park or a rooftop dinner at sunset. Embrace the warm weather and show off your spring style in adorable shoes by Lindsay Phillips.
You’ll have no trouble picking out the perfect spring date outfit with these shoes. They’re completely customizable, so you can add the perfect accessory to each shoe. The “strap” line allows you to opt for over 1,000 interchangeable options, while the “snap” line lets you choose from over 60 toe-centered snap-on brooches.
Slip on a pair of the Alex heels, the Devon wedges or the Courtney peep-toes for a dressy look. They’ll all give you a little added height — perfect for your date to lean in for a kiss! Plus, both the Devon and Courtney shoes show off your flirty pedicure.
If your feet tend to feel tired after a long day at work, try out a pair of the Liz ballet flats. They come in linen, canvas and patent leather to ensure that you have a matching pair for any outfit, and the ruffle flower perched on the toe is the ideal accessory for a simple summer outfit.
While you may want to look sophisticated for your hot date, sometimes a more simple shoe is the way to go. Choose comfort and fashion by opting for a chic, updated flip flop. The Kelli flop is more than your typical sandal: you get the comfort and ease of a basic flip flop with an added pizzazz. The decorative stones on the toe base are sure to catch your partner’s eye and round out your fabulous first-date outfit. Remember that you can purchase additional “snaps” to jazz up the flop even more! That way, you won’t have to worry so much about deciding what shoes to wear — just slide these on and head out the door.
The best part of Lindsay Phillips’ shoes are the bright colors. You’ll have no trouble finding a pair to match your favorite bright yellow skirt or to stand out against a pair of cut-off jean shorts. The Kelli flop, for example, comes in black and stone as well as vibrant pink and bold turquoise. These colored flops even have a “candy-stripe” sole in bright colors that’s both eye-popping and sweet, making them wearable outside of date night.
Our tester immediately noticed that these shoes would be the perfect travel partner. With the mix-and-match straps or snaps, life on the road is so much easier. Plus, your partner will be thrilled when he finds out he doesn’t need to lug around an extra suitcase filled with shoes on your next Caribbean getaway. Now, that’s relationship bliss.
These shoes just scream “fun” — and guarantee that you’ll have a great time while wearing them!
Gaiam's Core Power Yoga Calorie Blast DVD & Sage Lily Yoga Mat. Photos courtesy of Gaiam.
This post has been sponsored by Gaiam.
By Whitney Baker and Nicole Cavanagh
Mother nature is all around us, and in today’s world, taking care of her is extremely important. More and more, we are seeing products that help you to live a “green” life. Here at CupidsPulse.com, we love promoting healthy living – which is why we’re so excited about Gaiam yoga products. Not only do they help you find your inner goddess, but they make you proud of living a healthy lifestyle.
This post is sponsored by Elizabeth Arden, Good Works, Eyedoll Chatter, Native Union, MyMela & EyeMajic.
By Jennifer Ross
The holiday season has just started and already you are overwhelmed with what to buy your loved ones. Do you run around town, waiting in endless lines, hoping to find something perfect for your mother, daughter or wife? Who has that kind of time? Fortunately, thanks to the team at CupidsPulse, you don’t have to. To cut down your holiday shopping time–and save your sanity–we have sought out some great holiday gifts she is sure to love. Even better, we are giving away some of these products to a handful of lucky visitors–see italicized notation under each product below. For information on how to enter, scroll down below to the bold copy marked GIVEAWAY ALERT.
You and your sweetheart have been together for a few months now, and it’s finally time to meet the parents. You know you have to dress to impress, but winter’s on its way, and with it comes the death of all your favorite outfits. You have the perfect sweater dress picked out, but don’t want to clunk around in winter boots all night, and the cold air forces you to bundle up and to pack all your cute shoes away, leaving you feeling less than stylish in the snow. If you want any chance to impress your beau’s parents, you have to find a way to stay attractive and fashionable despite the weather.
With the holidays upon us, you already received and RSVP’d to one of the hottest holiday parties in town. Then, your best girlfriend tells you that your ex, who is still gorgeous, will be there alone. You want to make sure he notices you, and you’re already off to a good start. Since your breakup six months ago, you’re routinely exercising again. You’re also taking great care of your hair, which he always complimented you on when you were together. It’s a good thing you receive all your wonderful hair products, like the Moroccan Argan oil, right at your door step by shopping online from Folica.com. Never missing a day, your girlfriends notice the difference in your hair, and soon, your ex will too.
Sedu Anti-Frizz Polishing Treatment with Moroccan Argan Oil
One thing is certain: Folica knows your hair is your most important accessory. That’s why in November and December they’re offering a special promotion where everyone wins up to $50 to spend on hair styling products at Folica.com. Just think of all the fantastic hair care products you need to keep you looking your best. A few favorites are the Sedu Revolution Clipless Curling Iron to give you fabulous curls every time and the Sedu Anti-Frizz Polishing Treatment with Moroccan Argan Oil for shine and softness. Folica.com has virtually everything you need to create and maintain gorgeous locks. With over 60,000 great hair products, more than 300 beloved brands and over 70,000 customer ratings and reviews, Folica.com is your one-stop shop to recreate today’s hottest hairstyles.
This holiday season everyone can cross great hair off their wish lists when they enter to win a credit for hair products at Folica. The best part is that 1 in every 100 entries wins a $50 credit to spend on hair care. Don’t put this wonderful deal off until the last minute! This Folica promotion ends on January 1, 2013.
