Thanks to everyone who entered the winter boot giveaway. Congrats to Maggie and Marcy, who will be keeping their tootsies warm this winter in a new pair of Whoogas. Stay tuned for more great Beauty Girl giveaways!
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How To: DIY Celebrity-Inspired Nails
Bringing you another homemade video! This time my thanks go out to my husband, the trooper, who had to film this more than once because our dog (see left) felt like she had something to say, too. Penelope finally stopped barking and posed for the camera while I displayed my finished nails. Here they are!
P.S. Have to mention that I didn’t relay the full name of the website in the video. To order your own nail art, the correct website is WWW.INQUENAILS.COM.
Need inspiration? Check out Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Fergie, who have been rocking sassy nail designs. Or, perhaps you’ll want to follow the lead of the littlest biggest trend maker right now, Willow Smith, who’s showing off her 3-D nails in the December issue of W Magazine.
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Tuesday Giveaway: Win Whooga Boots — the New Uggs!
I cheated. The first day I felt a tinge of guilt. However, I’m so smitten, I’m going public with my new love affair and revealing my latest find to all of you — Whoogas! 
Whoogas are the new Uggs. I never thought I’d find a boot I’d be more attached to than my comfy Uggs. Then again, I never thought I’d go blonde. Whoogas are made by an Australian company that uses Australian merino fleece. They look very similar to their competitors and ship directly form China just like major Ugg labels. So why my change of heart? When Whooga first contacted me to try out a pair, I was skeptical. I was happy with my Uggs (I’m not a commitment-phoebe who’s always looking for the next best thing). But, I indulged the offer and picked out a pair of the Short Gold Sheepskin Boots (shown above). I don’t like to think of myself as easy, but as soon as I slipped them on, I was sold. They’re lightweight and cushiony. Even if you wanted to wear socks, I recommend you don’t because the soft inner fleece feels like a blanket on your feet. And I have to say, they’re amazingly good looking. The brushed metallic finish gives them a stylish edge that has earned me so many compliments, you’d think I was wearing $600 designer shoes! I want to share the love so I’m giving 2 people the chance to win a pair of the $129 Short Gold Sheepskin Whoogas.
To enter to win, comment on this post with your shoe size, follow me on twitter (twitter.com/NPTheBeautyGirl) and RT this message.
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Best Workout Pants
Lululemon is the Barneys of activewear. The clothes are very expensive, or some may say, overpriced, which is why I choked at the idea of spending $98 on workout pants. Someone should pay ME to workout!
Lucky for me, I was shopping with my mom, and she encouraged me to try on the Groove pant. I quickly saw why these black yoga/workout pants are a constant best seller even with such a big price tag. The slight bootcut is flattering on all body types, the comfy material has a bit of stretch but also enough tension to suck you in so your thighs and tush look cute, the wide waistband stays put when you’re running so you don’t have to worry about plumber butt on the treadmill, and there’s even a hidden pocket for a cell phone, which I just discovered, that’s built right into the waistband.
These pants have become my preferred uniform for working out and bumming around. I’ve washed them enough times to know they retain their shape and are definitely worth the splurge — even though this time I didn’t have to purchase them myself.
Thanks mom!
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Shop & Support Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast cancer is always top of mind, but there are only a couple weeks left to buy limited-edition products that donate to the cause. Before Breast Cancer Awareness month officially ends, take your pick from these great items whose proceeds support the fight. 
Michael Kors Very Hollywood Eau De Parfum Rollerball/Lipgloss Duo, $18.
Kohl’s Cares Simply Vera Vera Wang Multistrand necklace, $5.
Suki Exfoliate Foaming Body Cleanser, a favorite of celebs including Eva Longoria and Jennie Garth. $31.95.
Aubrey Organics Silken Earth Powder Blush in Starlight Pink, $11.95. E-beauty boutique LoveHue.com will donate 20% of sales of this blush purchased on the site to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. 
Lindsay Phillips dip-dyed Belleview Scarf in Orange/Pink, $25. 25% of the price purchase will go to Young Survival Coalition and The Mammography Voucher Program at Morton Plant Mease Hospital.
Estée Lauder Pink Ribbon Collection Evelyn Lauder Lip Design Collection, $25 (includes three lipsticks in a pink accessory bag). 
Sephora Collection Compact Mirror, $18. $1 from the sale of each will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Michael Kors Very Hollywood Eau De Parfum Rollerball/Lipgloss Duo, $18.Kohl’s Cares Simply Vera Vera Wang Multistrand necklace, $5.Suki Exfoliate Foaming Body Cleanser, a favorite of celebs including Eva Longoria and Jennie Garth. $31.95.Aubrey Organics Silken Earth Powder Blush in Starlight Pink, $11.95. E-beauty boutique LoveHue.com will donate 20% of sales of this blush purchased on the site to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Lindsay Phillips dip-dyed Belleview Scarf in Orange/Pink, $25. 25% of the price purchase will go to Young Survival Coalition and The Mammography Voucher Program at Morton Plant Mease Hospital.Estée Lauder Pink Ribbon Collection Evelyn Lauder Lip Design Collection, $25 (includes three lipsticks in a pink accessory bag). Sephora Collection Compact Mirror, $18. $1 from the sale of each will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Comment (2)
Nicole Pearl, The Beauty Girl, Talks Beauty Trends on WGN
If you missed my live segment this morning on WGN Midday News, I’ve included the clip so you can see all the beauty trends I talked about. I also listed my product picks to achieve the looks. Doing live TV is fun, but the highlight of my day happened right after I finished the segment. I returned to the green room to find Mike Ditka sitting there. Ha! He was really friendly, with a big grin. From beauty to football, this show really does cover it all.
Here are the products used for each runway trend 
Beauty Trend: Exaggerated Liner Splurge • Shiseido Accentuating Black Cream Liner; $26.00, Sephora • Guerlain Le 2 Black Volume Mascara; $36.00, Nordstrom Total: $62 Steal • Sonia Kashuk Dramatically Defining Longwear Gel Liner in Charcoal; $8.99, Target • L’Oreal Volumnious Mascara; $7.50, drugstores nationwide • EcoTools Angled Eyeliner Brush; $3.99, Ulta.com Total: $20 Beauty Trend: Blue Shadow Splurge • Estee Lauder Pure Color Five Color EyeShadow Palette in Blue Dahlia; $42, Nordstrom • MAC Lipstick in Nude; $14.50, Nordstrom Total: $56.50 Steal • L’Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Color Smokes Quad Eye Shadow in Cobalt; $5.99, drugstores • Revlon ColorBurst in Soft Nude; $6.50 Total: $12.50 
Beauty Trend: Violet Lips Splurge • Dior Serum de Rouge in Violet; $32.00, Saks Fifth Avenue • Benefit Brow Zings brow powder in Light; $30.00, Macy’s Total: $62 Steal • CoverGirl Continuous Color lipstick in Vintage Wine; $5, drugstores • Maybelline Ultra Brow Brush-on Color in Light Brown; $6.00, Ulta Total: $11
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The Beauty Girl in the Press
Wondering how to take fall’s top beauty trends from the runway to reality? Make It Better magazine recently interviewed me to find out my tips. Click here to read the article. 
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Exclusive “The Beauty Girl” Deal: 15% OFF Go-Girl Products!
I discovered a great website that is totally in tune with my mantra “Beauty Shouldn’t Be A Bitch.” ShopGoGirl.com features practical products that will get you out of a beauty or fashion pinch and save you from an embarrassing moment when you’re on the go. 
My favorites are the double-sided tape (it was originally discovered as one of the tricks celebs like J. Lo use to keep their dresses in place, and it’s one of my staples whenever I wear slinky tops or need an emergency hemline fix) and the Lint-On-The-Go-Sheets. I love that you can stash these portable sheets in your purse so you never have to deal with annoying lint, hair strands or napkin fuzz again.
To help get your weekend off on a positive, starting today, The Beauty Girl readers get 15% off the entire Go-Girl website! Just enter the code “BeautyGirl” in the coupon code box at checkout and click redeem. This exclusive deal ends Sept. 24th!
My favorites are the double-sided tape (it was originally discovered as one of the tricks celebs like J. Lo use to keep their dresses in place, and it’s one of my staples whenever I wear slinky tops or need an emergency hemline fix) and the Lint-On-The-Go-Sheets. I love that you can stash these portable sheets in your purse so you never have to deal with annoying lint, hair strands or napkin fuzz again.To help get your weekend off on a positive, starting today, The Beauty Girl readers get 15% off the entire Go-Girl website! Just enter the code “BeautyGirl” in the coupon code box at checkout and click redeem. This exclusive deal ends Sept. 24th! Comment (1)
Nicole Pearl, The Beauty Girl, has written for national publications including Allure, Cosmo, Marie Claire, Self, In Style, Seventeen, and more. She appears as a beauty and style expert on TV for shows like TODAY, Windy City LIVE, and more. She's covered NYC and LA Fashion Weeks, has been a guest speaker for corporations, hosts events and offers services. The Beauty Girl blog is Nicole's exclusive insider notebook, sharing her V.I.P. access to the latest in beauty. Welcome! Still curious about Nicole? Click here.
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