You know how much I adore Cinda b bags, so I am over the moon that Cinda b has offered a Giveaway for two lucky GlamTrotter readers!  Up for grabs and perfectly timed for Valentine’s Day are two of her best sellers, the Cinda b Train Case in “Scala Ivory”, and the Cinda b Vertical Cosmetic Bag also in “Scala Ivory”!  Each bag retails for $65, so these are incredibly generous prizes, and I could not think of anyone more deserving than my readers! To Enter please follow instructions below, and lots of luck to you all!  Also, be sure to check out my post on one of my personal favorite Cinda b bags here.

To Enter

• Please log your entry(s) below thorough the Rafflecopter widget to eligible.
• You must be 18 years or older, or with Parents Permission to Enter
• Giveaway will run from 1/28/2013 through 2/13/2013 at 11:59pm EST
• The winner will be announced on 2/14/2013 on GlamTrotter.com, and the GlamTrotter Facebook and Twitter Pages as well
• One winner will receive the Vertical Cosmetic Case, and the other winner will receive the Train Case a $65 Value.
• Winners will be drawn randomly using Random.Org
• 1 Entry per person with the exception of the extra entry options.

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Many of you have asked what I use as my “everyday” go-to bag, so I thought this is the perfect time to introduce you!  The question is hard to answer, because my go-to bag depends on the outfit style, however, my Cinda B Vertical Tote came to mind immediately.

Being a mom and a blogger I am constantly on the go, and seemingly always with an incredible amount of “gear” in tow. Whether it be my laptop, Ipad, or Camera, I still need room for my everyday “stuff”.  My vertical tote holds my MacBook, and my Ipad perfectly. Perhaps, more brilliant is the fact that this bag is the perfect vacationer/tourist bag as well.  It is comfortable, functional, and stylish, which is everything that I look for in my everyday bag. Oh, and bonus all Cinda b bags are washable!  I am completely obsessed with several of Cinda’s pattern styles and am already planning on adding her travel bags to my closet.

Be sure to check out my Cinda B Valentine’s Day Giveaway here!

Cinda B Vertical Tote in “Jet Set Black”
Retail $138

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In light of the freezing temperatures here in the South this week, I have undoubtedly caught a case of Spring Fever!  Pairing an otherwise nondescript Winter outfit with a few colorful accessories, can be just the boost you need to carry you through until Spring.

 Felt Hat: Old Navy |  Necklace: Spring Street |  Blouse: Victoria’s Secret 

Skirt & Belt: Rue 21 | Clutch: Little Black Bag | Bangles & Ring: INPINK (Gifted) | Watch: Toy Watches

Want to grab the fabulous bracelet or ring that I am wearing from INPINK? All GlamTrotter readers get 30% off when you use discount code “GLAMTROT30″, good through 3/18/2013! (excludes nail polish)

Silver Multicolored Stretch & Bangle Bracelet Set and Turquoise Cross Cut Stone Stretch Ring from INPINK

INPINK’s Glam Packaging!

 Feeling the Winter Blues? Punch up your Winter Wardrobe with a touch of color! 

I was recently introduced to a monthly jewelry subscription boutique called Chic Peek. Pronounced {SHEEK PEEK}, for those like me that butcher names from time to time.  Being a subscription service aficionado I was excited to give them a shot and report back to you guys with my super stealth findings…..Chic Peek’s mission is to offer unbelievable deals on high-end fashion jewelry, and they did not disappoint with my first pick.  I particularly love that their style offerings are endless giving virtually any style something to choose from.  Often times subscription services can be one dimensional, and Chic Peek has certainly not copped to that stereotype.

The cost is $30 per month, and that allows you to choose 1 piece from the ever changing stylist curated options. You may also skip a month within the first 7 days of each month if you need to.  Chic Peek also offers an option for folks that just want to buy a piece without the monthly commitment. What I found to be an extra special treat is that each piece is carefully packaged in a beautiful suede-like pouch, and placed in a purple giftbox with a white satin bow.  I don’t know about you, but don’t you just love receiving something that looks like a million bucks, yet only costs a fraction?!

“Queen of Hearts” Necklace

“Queen of Hearts” Necklace

Here are a few honorable mentions that I contemplated prior to choosing the “Queen of Heart’s” Necklace.

“Solar Diety Ring”

“Betty Graduated Bauble Necklace”

*Disclosure: This review contains a sample product sent for consideration by PR.  I vow to my readers that I will always be “REAL” with you.  Being an honest and valuable resource is something that I will always strive for GlamTrotter to be known as.*

I have had a love affair with Couture since I was a little girl.  The very mention of Fashion Week would cause my heart to skip a beat and send me into daydreams for hours.  Fast forward….many years….and Couture has a similar effect on me. There is an inexplicable euphoric feeling that Fashion Week fosters, be it the fashion, the beauty and hair, or the anticipated guest list, it’s purely magical.

I am asked quite often who my favorite designers are. So I was inspired to put together my top picks from Fashion Week Pre-Fall 2013 to share with you guys.  The femininity of the silhouettes that Sarah Burton created in these Alexander McQueen picks are breathtaking, smart, and surprisingly classic.  I love the envelope that McQueen has always pushed, but this year in particular Alexander McQueen has captured my heart irrevocably.  Other designers that I have also enjoyed this season were Louis Vuitton, Jason Wu, Emilio Pucci, Carolina Herrera, Matthew Williamson, Prabal Gurung, Chloe, and BCBG Max Azria to name a handful.

Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2013 Collection

Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2013 Collection

Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2013 Collection

Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2013 Collection

Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2013 Collection

Chanel Pre-Fall 2013 Collection

Emilio Pucci Pre-Fall 2013 Collection

Emilio Pucci Pre-Fall 2013 Collection

BCBG Max Azria Pre-Fall 2013 Collection

Prabal Gurung Pre-Fall 2013 Collection

Carolina Herrera Pre-Fall 2013 Collection

Jason Wu Pre-Fall 2013 Collection

Matthew Williamson Pre-Fall 2013 Collection

Chloe Pre-Fall 2013 Collection

Modern makeup darlings are dressed up in richly textured faux shagreen in a pale dusty pink, detailed with a rose-gold signature bow. Features: Lipstick, Sheer Mystery Powder, Iridescent Powder/Loose. And, for professional results, the Making Pretty Brush Set /Face & Eye with exclusive versions of 136 Face Powder Brush for sculpting, blending, highlighting and 282 All Over Eye Shader Brush for building and blending intense colour on eye lids.

Release Date: DEC 13th @ US counters

Making Pretty Lipstick $28.00 US

3N Milky pastel pink (Lustre)

Runaway Red Rich red-blue (Satin)

Making Pretty Sheer Mystery Powder $65.00 US

Light Medium Pale ivory

Medium Plus Tan beige

Dark Secret Deep caramel

Making Pretty Iridescent Loose Powder $65.00 US

Silver Dusk Pinky beige with silver shimmer

Making Pretty Face & Eye Brush Set $100.00 US

• 282 All Over Eye Shader
• 136 Face Powder Brush

Release Info: OCT 25th *Exclusive to Certain Store Locations* See Details Below

Four of our finest products, in two softly sensuous colour palettes: Paramour Pink and Quite Coral presen ted in a kit so gorgeous, it’s an object of desire in itself. Includes Powder Blush, Cremesheen Lipstick, Lipglass, Technakohl Liner and 129SE Powder/Blush Brush.

MAC Divine Desire Paramour Pink $70 US–MAC Store Exclusive (Not available at counters)

• Divine Desire Powder Blush Bright Pink
• Heart to Heart Lipstick Mid-tone yellow pink (cremesheen)
• Warm Embrace Lipglass Cool rosy pink with pearl (frost)
• Purple Dash Technakohl Liner Intense aubergine
• 129SE Powder/Blush Brush

MAC Divine Desire Quite Coral $70 US–MAC Store Exclusive (Not available at counters)

• Born to Love Powder Blush Coral
• In a Heartbeat Lipstick Pale clean coral (cremesheen)
• Pure Flattery Lipglass Soft coral cream (frost)
• Photogravure Technakohl Liner Deep chocolate brown
• 129SE Powder/Blush Brush

MAC Sinfully Chic Face Kit $70 US–Nordstrom Store Exclusive (Not available at other counters)

• Pursue Your Passion Powder Blush Warm bronze
• Out To Please Lipstick Neutral nude cream (lustre)
• Be Nice Lipglass Shimmery light gold with gold pearl (frost)
• Graphblack Technakohl Liner Rich graphic black
• 129SE Powder/Blush Brush

Holiday cheer meets holiday chic in the perfect pairing of Ricky and Nicki for M·A·C VIVA GLAM. Nicki Minaj’s scene-stealing pink satin finish Lipstick and Ricky Martin’s colourless Lip Conditioner come together in the limited-edition VIVA GLAM It Up Bag. This clasp-top clutch of glossy black leopard print vinyl over red satin keepsakes the two signature lip luxuries . Every cent of the selling price goes toward helping women, men and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

The holidays – it’s all about the kids, right? When it comes to creativity, kids seem to have a natural gift. M∙A∙C’s 2012 collection of Kids Helping Kids Greeting Cards and Gift Cards send a whimsical, colourful holiday message. And the fact that they’re all created by children affected by HIV/AIDS makes them even more special. Greeting Cards and Gift Cards, with envelopes . All proceeds go to the M∙A∙C AIDS Fund.

Release Date: OCT 25th @ US counters

Viva Glam It Up Bag $39.50 US

• Viva Glam Nicki (Lipstick) Bright yellow pink (Satin)
• Viva Glam Ricky (Lip Conditioner) Clear

Kids Helping Kids

• 6 Greeting Cards $10.00 US
• 12 Gift Cards $10.00 US

’Tis the season to be chic with the MAC Primped Out Collection. MAC Primped Out Lip Look Bags include a full-size Lipstick, Cremesheen Glass and mini Lip Pencil presented in two color palettes: Lavish Coral and Luxurious Pink. MAC Primped Out Eye Look Bags dramatize eyes with Eye Shadow x 2, Powerpoint Eye Pencil, Opulash and 275SE Medium Angled Shading Brush . In three colour palettes : Sensual Peach, Decadently Pink and Drama Taupe.

Release Date: OCT 25th @ US counters

MAC Primped Out Lip Look Bag- Lavish Coral $39.50 US

• Kiss Me Softly- Cremesheen Glass
• Soft peach- with gold pearl (cremesheen)
• Shy Girl- Lipstick Creamy neutral coral beige (cremesheen)
• Boldly Bare- Lip Pencil Dirty red brown

MAC Primped Out Lip Look Bag-Luxurious Pink $39.50 US

• Call Me Gorgeous- Cremesheen Glass
• Bright fuchsia- with gold pearl (cremesheen)
• Lickable- Lipstick Bright, clean blue pink
• Great Catch- Lip Pencil Bright cream fuchsia

MAC Primped Out Eye Look Bag Sensual Peach $46.50 US

• Dazzle Me -Eye Shadow Light peach with gold pearl (frost)
• Mulch- Eye Shadow Red-brown with bronze pearl (velvet)
• Stubborn- Brown Powerpoint Eye Pencil Deep rich brown
• Bad, Bad, Black- Opulash Mascara Black
• 275SE Medium angled shading brush

MAC Primped Out Eye Look Bag Decadently Pink $46.50 US

• Radial Pink- Eye Shadow
• Powder- pink with silver sheen pearl (frost)
• Shadowy Lady- Eye Shadow Blackened plum (matte)
• Bordeauxline- Powerpoint Eye Pencil
• Soulful- deep rich plum
• Bad, Bad, Black Opulash Mascara Black
• 275SE Medium angled shading brush

MAC Primped Out Eye Look Bag Drama Taupe $46.50 US

• Filament- Eye Shadow Platinum silver (lustre)
• Black Tied- Eye Shadow Black with silver sparkle (velvet)
• Engraved- Powerpoint Eye Pencil Rich black
• Bad, Bad, Black Opulash Mascara Black
• 275SE Medium angled shading brush

MAC Perfectly Plush Brush Kits deliver professional results. Mineralize Kit: 187SE Duo Fibre Face Brush, 130SE Short Duo Fibre Brush, 282SE Duo Fibre Shader Brush, 286SE Duo Fibre Ta pered Blending Brush. Essential Kit: 129SE Powder/Blush Brush, 190SE Foundation Brush , 275SE Medium Angled Shading Brush , 226SE Small Ta pered Blending Brush , 266SE Small Angle Brush.

MAC Perfectly Plush Brush Advanced Kit $49.50 US

• 167SE Face Blender Brush
• 168SE Large Angled Contour Brush
• 217SE Blending Brush
• 239SE Eye Shader Brush
• 212SE Flat Definer Brush

Haute class, stylish inside and out. Elegant Eye Shadow compacts reveal a palette of five perfectly coordinated colours that blend for softly chic or deeply dramatic holiday looks. You have three choices: 5 Neutral Eyes, 5 Warm Eyes and 5 Smoky Eyes, all in our highly pigmented MAC formulas. Highlight, contour and glamorize with buildable colour intensity. The satin-tufted compact is a touch of modern romance with its demure black patent bow accent. Includes interior mirror.

Release Date: OCT 25th @ US counters

Fabulousness: Warm Eyes $39.50 US

• Glamour- Light Soft beige frost (Satin)
• Sketch- Burgundy with red shimmer (Velvet)
• Honesty- Pewtered bronze (Lustre)
• Cognac- Frosty golden bronze (Frost)
• Retrospeck- Bleached blonde (Lustre)

Fabulousness: Neutral Eyes $39.50 US

• Brun- Muted blackish-brown (Satin)
• Blonde Mink- Grey taupe frost (Lustre)
• Enviable- Cool mint green with pearl (Veluxe Pearl)
• Smut- Muted black with red shimmer (Velvet)
• Magical Mist- Metallic taupe (Lustre)

Fabulousness: Smoky Eyes $39.50 US

• Spellcaster- Matte aubergine (Matte)
• Taupeless- Lavender pink (Lustre)
• Black Slip- Rich blackened plum with pearl (Veluxe Pearl)
• Satin Taupe- Taupe with silver shimmer (Frost)
• Love Spice- Mid-tone rosy pink with pearl (Frost)

All for Glamour Face Kit: Gorgeous Bronze $49.50 US

• Hearts-a-flutter Eyeshadow- Warm pink with silver pearl (Satin)
• Romance Me Eyeshadow- Warm plum with gold pearl (Lustre)
• Shadowy Lady Eyeshadow- Blackened plum (Matte)
• Golden Bronzing Powder- Muted golden tan-beige with shimmer
• Barely Lit Lipstick- Neutral pink with gold pearls (Lustre)
• Headturner Lipstick- Mid-tone cool cream plum (Cremesheen)

All for Glamour Touch Up Kit: Medium $39.50 US

• Fashion City (Sheen Supreme Lipstick)-Neutral coral with pink (Sheen Supreme)
• Medium (Blot Powder)

All for Glamour Touch Up Kit: Medium Dark $39.50 US

• Bare Again (Sheen Supreme Lipstick) Pinky neutral beige (Sheen Supreme)
• Medium Dark (Blot Powder)

All for Glamour Touch Up Kit: Dark $39.50 US

• Can’t Resist (Sheen Supreme Lipstick-Golden purplish red (Sheen Supreme)
• Dark (Blot Powder)