I wish I had known about this site called Classical Pearls, which features Pearl Necklace and Classical Pearl Jewelry before Mother’s Day. It would have been a great site to shop for a gift for my mom, especially after seeing their lovely Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace pictured here, which is imported directly from Japan.

Many are not aware that the finest quality pearls have been highly valued as gemstones and objects of beauty for many centuries. Thus, it is not only meaningful but definitely worth the amount of money to pay for. Browse through Classical Pearls and you will realized that:

• Every pearl is hand-picked and hand-knotted with care
• Pearls are always a fashionable gift, to yourself or to your loved ones
• All the pearls are appraised by a IGI Graduate Gemologist
• All the pearls are Guaranteed 100% genuine

Another reason why I heart this site is because they accept PayPal and worldwide shipping is FREE. I have already added this site to my list of Favourites! Moreover, their Lowest Price Guarantee assures that you will not be able to find the same product at a lower price somewhere else on the internet. Otherwise, a refund will be made for the difference in amount. Classical Pearls also has a Money Back Guarantee policy which promises a 100% refund if you want to return the item for no reason within the first year of purchase.

From the most classical Freshwater necklace to the unique Black Pearl necklace, there is bound to be something ideal for a gift. It may be too late for Mother’s Day this year but it’s not too late to bookmark this site for next year’s shopping!

Woot! It’s contest time again. I’m so excited about this one as I would have love to win the prize myself. LOL. To be fair to my readers, I’m giving you gals a chance to win this $100 Gift Certificate from www.landsend.com for a Custom Swimsuit.

If you have not shop at Lands’ End, you really should hop over and have a look at their awesome range of clothing, ranging from casual clothing, swim wear, outer wear and even children wear.

I must admit I am totally in love with their latest swimwear accessories and new styles for 2008. From Slenderizing suits to a full range of swimsuit sizes, including regular, petite, long torso and plus, Lands’ End has a suit for every woman. Check out their Women’s SwimMinis to boost your confidence with a little more coverage or, you may prefer the Tankini which gives you two-piece convenience, one-piece modesty. Whatever your choice is, here’s your chance to get one for FREE.

For a chance (or more) to win this Lands’ End $100 Gift Certificate for Custom Swimsuit, all you need to do is:

• One entry - Blogroll my blog www.mylilventure.com and let me know the location of the blogroll on your blog via the comment section here.
• Two entries - Post about this contest on your blog and tell me why you want to win this prize. Then, drop me your post url in the comment section below.

If you choose to do both, you will have a total of 4 entries (3 entries + 1 bonus entry). Contest is only open to participants who are located in US.

Closing date is on 15th May 2008. Good luck everyone!

Don’t you just hate it when you see a doctor for consultation and all he could talk about was his service? The fact is many potential clients looking for cosmetic enhancement services prefer to have doctors who listen to their needs instead.

At Victorian Cosmetic Institute, you can be assured that the doctors listen to your skin! Their team of highly trained and specialized cosmetic doctors and plastic surgeons offers honest advice about the best treatments for their clients and fully disclose any possible risks or side effects of their treatments. Thus, clients are provided with realistic expectations of what can be achieved.

Treatments available from Victorian Cosmetic Institute are largely non invasive such as laser hair removal, anti wrinkle injection, derma fillers, laser tatoo removal , lipodissolve and many more. If you are considering cosmetic enhancement, check out how they can fulfill your expectation and needs!

Like many other mothers, I share their concern as to what level of impact “beauty” messaging can have on our young children. It is a well known fact that beauty plays a huge role in our society these days to the extent that many young girls have developed low self esteem from hang ups about their looks. As a result, many of these girls fail to reach their full potential later in life. That is why I am a strong supporter of the Dove Self Esteem Fund.

Dove has recently established The Dove Self-Esteem Fund (DSEF) to raise the self-esteem of girls and young women to make them feel more beautiful and confident every day. It is part of the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty, a global effort designed to widen today’s stereotypical view of beauty.  In each country, the DSEF supports a specific charitable organization to help foster self-esteem. Take for example, in the U.S., the Fund supports uniquely ME!, a partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA that helps build self-confidence in girls ages 8 to17 with educational resources and hands-on activities. In the United Kingdom and other countries, the fund supports Body Talk, an educational program about body image and self-esteem in schools.

Check out The Reality Diaries Program, a 6 week program that revolves around the lives of four real girls who share their personal self-esteem stories online. They record their journey online through the use of blogs and videos, allowing girls across the country to go behind-the-scenes on their real lives and understand the factors that impact their self-esteem. Each girl deals with a different self-esteem issue and the Diaries will reflect how the media influences their self-esteem.

There’s a real need for all girls to hear and understand that they carry the power inside to grow up to be strong, beautiful women. You can help by being a part of the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty to help girls feel like champions in every part of their lives.

Hey ladies, if you are searching for unique and effective beauty products which cannot be found anywhere else except  in professional beauty salons and spas, they can now be purchased online through the Beauty Expert.

Beauty Expert aims to provide a range of professional beauty products selected from the most prestigious salons, spas and cosmetic houses from around the world. There is a selected variety of skincare products  to suit all preferences, marine based, plant-based, herbal, organic and scientific. Brand names include Acnease, Aesop, Dermalogica, Dr Bragi, Gatineau, MIN Solution 2, Nougat, Phyto and many more.

Another great reason to visit Beauty Expert is because they offer an individual advice line where you can obtain advice and information from informed professionals in order to guide you to the most effective products for your needs. What are you waiting for? Head over there,  speak to the expert and learn about skin care tips and products that are suitable for you.

Do your know what is a Gac fruit? Neither do I! I’ve just learned that Gâc (Momordia Cochinchinemis Spreng), is actually a bright-red fruit that grows as large as a cantaloupe and abundantly on vines all over sub-tropical Asia, especially in Vietnam. Research has revealed that it is contains a lot of beta carotene, a natural carotenoid antioxidant which is especially important to healthy skin. Gac is grown in home gardens and valued for its medicinal potentials. Dubbed as the “Fruit of Heaven”, the bright red color generates the visual effect that represents good luck and joy.

R.G. Skin Revitalizer is a dietary supplement inspired by the red gac and provides the following benefit to women’s skin health:

If you are keen on natural products as skin care, why not check out R.G. Skin Revitalizer? All you need to do is click on the link above to learn more about the product or to place your order.

Designer handbags come in many brands and a multitude of all shapes and sizes. While they vary in these areas, they have one thing in common which is an expensive price tag. Therefore, not many people are willing to part with their savings on a designer handbag and that includes me!

Here’s the exciting news, Koodos.com carries an exciting range of designer handbags like Prada, Gucci, Chloe, Balenciaga, Tods, Celine and many more at unbelievable discounted prices. On top of that, new designer handbags are available every week.

So what are you waiting for? Here’s your chance to add designer glam to your wardrobe and not burn a hole in your pocket.

I bet the title of this post caught your attention but it was meant to do just that! Celebrities like Jessica Simpson, Vanessa Williams and Jennifer Love Hewitt all uses Proactiv Solution to help banish their breakouts and get them on the path to clear, beautiful, star-quality skin. The fact is proactiv solution, a revolutionary, dermatologist-developed Combination Therapy® system that helps the skin heal blemishes and prevents new ones from forming has worked for so many people.

If you are not yet convinced to buy the product, you can now try it absolutely risk-free for a full 60 days. Simply return the bottles (even if you have finished them) for a complete refund of the purchase price minus shipping and handling if you are not totally satisfied with the results. Order the Proactiv® Solution’s3-Step System now and get on the path of clear skin. Afterall, what have you got to lose except your acne!

Hey Ladies, Elizabeth Arden has recently launched its latest mascara called “Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara” which is infused with Ceramide Triple Complex and Keravis to help lengthen, strengthen, define and revitalize lashes.

For those staying in UK and Republic of Ireland, you can get free samples by clicking the picture below. Hurry, if you want longer, stronger lashes with fringe benefits, get this wonderful sample before stock runs out.

I have a weakness for office attire and thus, am a big fan of The Saville Row Company’s range of ladies wear. For those who are do not know, The Saville Row started business in 1938 making finely tailored men’s shirts. They have since expanded to a complete range of menswear and ladieswear.

At Saville Row, you can find the finest business shirt that’s ever been created for women, perfect in every detail even though in its simplicity. Their selection of womenswear consist of formal shirts, formal suits, casual shirts, casual jackets and trousers, knitwear and even T-shirts.

The Saville Row reflects contemporary style with superior quality from formal to casual wear for the modern women. You can sign up to receive their latest catalogue or check out their current promotion which offers 15% off launch.

Not every woman is fortunate enough to have the body shape of a model. If you have always felt that being big is a disadvantage because clothes for plus size women are so unfashionable and dull looking, here’s a shopping site that could certainly change your mind!

Visit Elvi, UK’s largest independant plus size women’s fashion retailer. Elvi’s collection are not only fashionable but flattering for women of sizes 16 and up. Check out their latest Autumn Winter 2007 collection which is truly inspirational. The collection features stunning must have women’s fashion trends for the season with lovely new jacket styles that can be properly coordinated with skirts and trousers.  For that special evening out, there are elegant dresses and evening tops featuring silk, burn out devoress and velvet to make your outing unforgettable.

I am definitely pleasantly surprised with Elvi’s range of lovely collection but you really need to browse the website to see how fashionable and versatile their clothings are. To me, Elvi truly lives up to its slogan - Inspirational clothes expertly designed for size 16 and up…

These days, it is not necessary to be born beautiful to look beautiful. With so many beauty products around, you can learn the tips and tricks of using them to make you look beautiful.

Beauty Expert is definitely one website you must visit. It aims to bring you a range of professional beauty products selected from the most prestigious salons, spas and cosmetic houses from around the world. From Dermalogica to Loewe to Skin Doctors, the variety of products are endless.

However, the best part about Beauty Expert is they also offer an individual advice line so that you can obtain advice and information from informed professionals in order to guide you to the most effective products for your needs. Now, head over to Beauty Expert to check out the products and get some tips from their beauty gurus.