Happy Holidays!

Hello BGG Readers!

I'm going to take a mini-break from BGG to enjoy the holidays. My energy level is slowly depleting since I'm rapidly approaching my due date - I can't believe Baby BGG will be here sometime next month! Anyway, I'm wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I actually may be back before the New Year, so be sure to check in from time to time next week! Be safe and thanks for all of your love, support and feedback! :-)

Must-Have Holiday Hair Accessories!

With the holiday season in full swing, it's a great idea to add a festive flair to your tresses with super cute hair accessories! From grown-up sparkly rhinestone barrettes to head-turning headbands, these hair ornaments will take your hair from flat to festive in seconds!

Would you wear hair adornments this holiday season?

Check out some of these:


Crystal Patch Headband available at www.express.com for $19.50


Adornment Bobby Pins available at www.forever21.com for $3.80


Double Metallic Embellishment Headband available at www.express.com for $19.50


Juicy Couture Sequin Stone Hair Clips available at www.couture.zappos.com for $55


Ropy Headband available at www.anthropologie.com for $32


Rhinestone Barrettes available at www.windsorstore.com for $6.90


Rhinestone Cluster Headband available at www.charlotterusse.com for $3.99


Tasha "Funfetti" Headband available at www.nordstrom.com for $28

Fabulous Photos of the Week!

Mariah Carey and Nick Canon at an event in D.C.


Zoe Saldana at an event in L.A.


Kimora Lee with Djimon Hounsou at an event in L.A.


Cuba Gooding Jr. at an event in L.A.


Beenie Man and Alicia Keys at an event in NYC.


Leona Lewis out and about in NYC.


Sean Combs admiring his wax figure in NYC.


Zoe Kravitz at an event in NYC.


John Legend and Mos Def at an event in NYC.

What's your favorite photo of the week?

**The winner of the Bio-Oil is Amina Etana! Congrats! Please send me your mailing address.

My Favorite Beauty Buys for the Mommy-to-Be and Beyond!

We all know that there are myriad products on the market geared toward pregnant women, but the truth is that some of these products are just as great for non-expectant women. Since I've received quite a few emails from fellow moms-to-be, I thought that it would be a good idea to share some of my favorite products (all of which have been reviewed on BGG in the past) that are good for all, but especially beneficial to us pregnant BGs.

Have you tried these products? One lucky winner will win a bottle of Bio Oil. Just leave a comment and a winner will be announced on Friday!

BTW - The winner of The Princess & the Frog Carol's Daughter set is Mimieyes. Congrats and please send me your mailing address!


Bio-Oil available at www.walmart.com (and most drugstores nationwide) for $11.99


Mask of Magnaminty Cleanser available at www.lushusa.com for $20


Priti Organic Nail Polishes available at www.pritinyc.com. Check website for pricing.


Carol's Daughter Sexy Belly available at www.carolsdaughter.com for $20


Yes to Carrots Body Butter available at www.drugstore.com for $12.99

The Princess & The Frog #1 at the Box Office!

For all of you with little girls (and boys) in your life, Disney's first animated film starring an African-American princess, The Princess and the Frog hopped to the top spot at the box office this weekend grossing $25 million! Oh how I wish Baby BGG was born and already 4-years-old so we could've gone to see this ground-breaking movie together, but oh well, I'll wait patiently for her arrival next month!



As many of you know, my favorite natural bath & body line, Carol's Daughter, has teamed up with Disney to create a special The Princess & the Frog shampoo, conditioner, bubble bath and loofah in a super cute drawstring bag for your little princess!



Gift Set available at www.carolsdaughter.com for $24

Did you take your daughter, niece or little sister to see this movie? If not, do you plan on seeing it this holiday season? One lucky reader will win the Carol's Daughter Princess & the Frog gift set! Just leave a comment and a winner will be selected randomly and announced on Wednesday.

Fabulous Photos of the Week!

Halle Berry at an event in L.A.


Thandie Newton at an event in London.


Rihanna at an event in London.


Holly Robinson-Peete with her husband and Babyface at an event in L.A.


Tatyana Ali at an event in L.A.


Sean Combs at an event in NYC.


India.Arie at an event in NYC.


Pharrell at an event in L.A.

What's your favorite photo this week?

The Best Beauty Sets of the Season!

Now is the time to stock up on limited edition makeup palettes for you or the makeup maven in your life. During the holiday season you can always find great deals on luxury cosmetic sets, from lip glosses to brush sets. My favorites are the lip-gloss sets from Victoria's Secret. Get them while you can because they definitely won't last long!

Happy Shopping!

Do you buy makeup gift sets during the holiday season?


Victoria's Secret Lip Gloss & Balm Gift Set available at www.victoriassecret.com for $21.99


Bobbi Brown Limited Edition Glitter Lip Palette available at www.barneys.com for $40


Clinique Limited Edition High Shine-to-Go set available at www.bergdorfgoodman.com for $30


Lancome Holiday Eye Palette available at www.bloomingdales.com for $39.50


Laura Mercier Limited Edition Palette and Lip Glaze Set available at www.neimanmarcus.com for $48


Laura Mercier Baked Eye Color Palette available at www.neimanmarcus.com for $48


Laura Mercier Limited Edition Deluxe Mini Brush Set available at www.bergdorfgoodman.com for $85


Limited Edition Juicy Tubes available at www.bergdorfgoodman.com for $39.50


Lord & Taylor Beauty Now Face Palette available at www.lordandtaylor.com for $16