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Over here at Art of Pretty we are all getting ourselves and our homes ready for the holiday season which is now in full force!  This season I decided to spice up my holiday table décor and ran into some fun decorations while shopping at JCPenney!  Jonathon Adler’s Happy Chic line for JCPenney is an amazing collection.

One piece that I LOVE is the place guards.  They’re not only place guards, but also a picture frame that can be turned into an ornament.  I can’t wait for my guests to come over and check these out at my table!

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December is a crazy month! While in the mist of endless shopping, holiday parties, and dressing up as Santa for the kids (yes that happened…), I all the sudden envisioned myself soaking up some rays on a tropical island with a margarita in hand. I wondered to myself HOW do I make it reality?! With a little surfing of the net I figured out my dreams of actually surfing were not only affordable but only a few clicks away.

The antidote for the winter blues? Celebrity Cruises and their lifesaving “One, Two, Three, Go Promotion” where you can select the package you value most such as the Classic Beverage Package or the Free Gratuity Package.  I think I’ll go with the beverage and Bahamas! Here’s the site celebrity.com, enjoy, and don’t forget to send me a post card!

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That is the question Heineken asked unsuspecting karaoke singers when their intimate sing sesh was abruptly stopped and they were asked if they wanted to continue singing to an audience of thousands. The audience for these ambushed amateurs? Pedestrians watching Times Square billboards, NYC taxis riders, and fans viewing a giant NBA jumbotron.

We can’t say we accept the challenge but these people did and their reactions are hilarious! Check them out at YouTube.com/ChristmasKaraoke.

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The “selfie” many have attempted, few have mastered…. in case you’re not aware of the selfie phenomenon here’s the recently added Oxford Dictionaries Online definition: “a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website”. 

Tech Expert, Stephanie Humphrey snaps the perfect selfie with the new LG G2

Now that you’re schooled on the selfie, why is capturing the perfect picture of yourself so elusive? Let’s (literally) put a finger on the problem…. most smartphones just don’t cut it when it comes to coordinating the cumbersome “pose and press” to snap that shot. The result of pushing the phone’s frontal button? An awkward angle and/or a lingering arm in the foreground. But behold the LG G2 aka the selfie’s new best friend. What the G2 offers is a Rear Key button to totally advert a photo faux pas. Phew! Selfie on!

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It’s the sexiest time of year…the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is here!

2013 VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW – BACKSTAGE AT THE LEXINGTON ARMORY

Tune in to CBS Tuesday, Dec. 10 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT)

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Listen up bold brides! Today Carolina Herrera, the designer known for her elegant and stunning gowns announced that she is putting a spin on her usually classic collection. Her Fall 2014 bridal collection raises the hemline with dresses exclusively cocktail and tea length.

Carolina’s camp promises the gowns will still have Carolina’s signature refine and romantic touch. We can’t wait to see the collection that features bodices with intricate beadwork and trains with feather trim. Want to see more? Check out www.carolinaherrerabride.com

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The FDNY deserves as much recognition as possible for the bravery they display on a daily basis. Who better to thank the firefighters than country music superstar Tim McGraw. The cowboy teamed up with Duracell to help them hand out one million batteries to first responders nationwide.

New York’s bravest received the new Quantum battery and have been featured in the ‘Quantum Heroes’ Video Series, which documents the incredible stories of first responders.

Get in on the action by sharing personal first responder stories using #MyQuantumHero and check out www.facebook/duracell and www.twitter.com/duracell.

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Who says prison orange doesn’t go with red carpet? Cast members of the Netflix original series Orange is The New Black showed up at The Botanical Garden in NYC for the premiere recently, and we’ve decided it’d be criminal to miss this show! Reasons to watch? Check it:

Jason Biggs and Taylor Schilling

Even though series stars Taylor Schilling and Jason Biggs sizzled in classic black and white ensembles at the event, we can’t wait to see them on the small screen, even if Taylor WILL be in the notorious bad girl (CAUGHT girl) hue!

Laura Prepon

The female-strong cast features some heavy talent and all-around gorgeousness — Laura Prepon, Samira Wiley and Natasha Lyonne… That’s some serious lady points!

Piper Kerman

The Based-On-A-True-Story dramedy was inspired by Piper Kerman‘s autobiographical account of a 15 month federal prison stay, and if anyone can make that hilarious, it’s genius Weeds creator Jenji Kohan. In other words, if dark humor is your thing, you’re going to laugh.

Ricky Gervais

And with fans like Ricky Gervais, Deborah Cox and Jay Manuel showing up at the premiere, you already know it’s going to be the talk of the town! You know what to do, friends — add it to your queue!

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Best summer accessory? Sunnies, of course! Sure, you want UV protection to keep those peepers tip top, but you also wanna look good! And this year’s models are all about that. Oversized and wraparound got your best feature covered, and go bold with those frames — aquas and blues are super hot right now. Don’t want to go big? The Aviator trend is still going strong or, if you’re feeling a little throwback, retro round frames and cat eye styles are still in too! Your choice, and Eyecessorize has every last trend!

And don’t let the season pass unseen — We hear Monterey County in sunny California is where it’s at all season long. Grab a handful of must-have eyewear for every mood and strut the looks at killer beach weather events like the Carmel Bach Festival, the Monterey Jazz Fest, or one of several sexy, race-y car extravaganzas.  Just wanna chill? Hit the Carmel by the Sea Winemakes Celebration and, of course, the picturesque Pebble Beach!

Seriously, something for anyone — get out there!

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We’re about halfway through Summer (booo!), and you know what that means — We’ve got a ways to go with looking’ puuurdy in the heat and sun!  Good thing beauty tips are a year round kinda thing. Here’s a few more must-haves to add to your arsenal before Autumn…

For the skin — Play it safe! By now, we know we need that SPF. Best bet? A non-pore clogger, for sure. Olay’s Complete All Day Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15 uses SolaSheer tech for protection PLUS 48 hour hydration — win-win!

For the hair — Pump it up! Nioxin‘s lightweight line keeps fine hairs plumped and smooth with Lightplex and Pro-Thick technologies. What’s that mean? Frizz-free volume and hold. Nuff said, ladies! Grab some Bodifying Foam and Extra or Power Hold hairsprays for under 20 bucks!

Want more? Head right to PGEveryday.com for community-curated tips, trends and secrets from other busy ladies on-the-go!