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Dear Friend,

Personal Note On A Personal Note...

Thank you so much for letting me know about the security page that appeared in many of your Cents of Style shopping carts at check out this past week. After an exhaustive search as to the cause of the security signal, we thankfully discovered that it was a simple cross communication with our .com and .org domains.

The Cents of Style site remains 100% secure and safe to process your credit cards for fantastic COS beauty and style solutions. If you have any fear, we will happily and expeditiously process your mail orders via the Cents of Style Contact Us Page – Purchase By Mail Order subject line. I appreciate all of your continued support and am grateful for your notification of this issue. With the holidays upon us, we want to do everything we can to help you send and receive COS gifts with ease and confidence.

Please enjoy free shipping with the purchase of any two COS products. I hope this helps make your season a little brighter and your choice to shop with Cents of Style a little easier. Have a blessed and Merry Christmas and a Happy Chanukah!!

Be Happy! Be Beautiful! Be Thrifty!

Love and Trust, Andy Paige Andy's Monster

P.S. If you are looking for a gift that will change a life, consider an incredible two or three day in-home Beauty Boot Camp. Life will never look better!


High-Pigment Eye Shadow Tips

Gift Cards

Gift cards are a $26 billion dollar yearly business with an average $8 billion going unused each year! Ladies love to receive these little plastic treasures, but before you buy one and especially if you receive one, check the fine print. Many gift cards have expiration dates and some even have monthly fees attached that lessen the value the longer you go without redeeming it.

Kindly encourage your gift recipient to use their card during all the great January sales, and use up the ones you get ASAP. You would hate to have all that free money and love not find a home in a fantastic thrifty-chic bargain!

H&M has supported me in helping create fabulous Cents of Style make overs both on and off camera for years. They have extended a discount coupon to COS friends and family and I hope you will take advantage of this great offer.

If you live near an H&M or if you have ever shopped at one, you know what a great deal this is. Simply register at www.hmfriendsandfamily.com to download and print your 25% OFF coupon. Bring your printed coupon to any H&M in the United States and receive 25% OFF your entire purchases from December 7th through December 9th, 2007.

Now is the time to go pick out that fabulous New Year's Eve dress, or buy that extra warm coat. Enjoy saving the mullah and remember you don't have to spend a fortune to look like a million!


Sixth Cents - Holiday Stocking Stuffers

Here are a few of my favorite new items for under $20 that any thrifty diva would love to find in their stocking!

INVENT YOUR SCENT

Body Shop Invent Your Scent A stylish and fun kit of six Invent-Your-Scent Eau de Toilettes for portable personalized fragrancing! These little vials can create endless distinctive yummy combinations or alter the smell of your usual fragrance making it new, yet familiar. This is a great gift for yourself or a friend with various fragrances to experiment with. Just $20 at thebodyshop.com!

SZECHUAN SCARF KNIT KITS

Szechuan Scarf Kit Noodles for Knitting? Share the creative gift of knitting with a friend! Although scarfing down the contents of a Chinese takeout container is nothing new, making an actual scarf from what's inside is something you may not have tried before. These Szechuan Scarf Kits come with yarn in place of noodles and bamboo knitting needles in place of chopsticks; everything you need to start scarfing in no time. Available in Lychee (blue), Green Pepper (green), Black Bean (black), and Sweet & Sour (purple) these kits make a wonderful gift that will have the uninitiated knitting and the hardcore knitter chuckling. Complete knitting instructions included. Just $20 at uncommongoods.com!

PEDISAVERS

Pedisavers Perfect for winter time pedis, these toeless socks will have everyone in the nail salon abuzz with your clever cuteness! Before getting your nails painted slip into a pair of Pedisavers. Not only will they help moisturizers work longer but there's no need for uncomfortable toe separators. Pedisavers will keep your feet toasty warm as you put on your flip-flops and make your way home. One size fits most. poly/rayon/spandex. $17 at timeformecatalog.com!

PURSE HOOK KEY CHAIN

Purse Hook Key Chain This handy hook solves the age-old problem of losing keys in the bottom of a handbag or tote. The chrome-plated keychain hooks onto the side or interior pocket of your purse, tote or diaper bag so your keys are always right where you need them. It also includes a mirror for quick touch ups on the go. Busy moms will love this keychain! $14.99 at containerstore.com!

LINGERIE SOLUTIONS BRA CONVERTER

Lingerie Solutions Bra Converter Hide bra straps with this adjustable clear band. Simply attach to shoulder straps in the front or back to comfortably change the shape of your bra. The perfect solution for front cutaway-shoulder tops, sleeveless tops and racer backs. Just $2.99 at Target.com!

And The Winner Is...

Our December Cents of Style® registration appreciation winner is Riley Butler of Oakbrook, IL.

Riley, thank you so much for your support of me and Cents of Style®. Your COCKTAIL HOUR Accessory Suite will be shipped to you this week. I know you are going to love it!
This Month's Cents Of Style® Accessory Suite

COCKTAIL HOUR

COCKTAIL HOUR Accessory Suite

It's YOUR time to shine! Don't skip a party because you have nothing to wear! Just add COCKTAIL HOUR to your familiar and comfortable wardrobe basics and you'll be ready for a fabulous night out! I've gathered this DAZZLING Accessory Suite to help you easily sparkle with a fabulous Cents of Style! COCKTAIL HOUR is all about adding elegance and polish with the right finishing touches. Get ready... This Suite is a stunner!

The black croc embossed patent leather clutch is sleek and refined. The polished silver details offer a classic sophistication while the croc embossed patent leather is right on trend. You will love love love the matching old world "cigarette case" that's been refashioned to hold your credit cards and folding cash on one side and a mirror on the other. This slim stylish case leaves plenty of room in your clutch purse for a cell phone, camera and cosmetics! This is a beautiful combination that allows you to gracefully carry everything you need for a fun night out.

COCKTAIL HOUR Accessory Suite

The cocktail ring is incredible. This is truly an example of looking like a million without spending a fortune! The Rhodium plated silver cubic zirconia ring is a domed pavè style with 40 prong set stones equaling 5 carats. This cocktail ring is weighty and gorgeous. I wore mine out last Friday night and got a zillion jaw dropping compliments! This is that special party ring that is super fun to wear because it is so well made and looks so real, no one would ever question if you wanted to credit your late, fabulous great-aunt Ruth for this startling inherited bauble (wink!).

The sterling silver and 6 carat total weight CZ earrings are understated, yet stunning. The size and design are reminiscent of the Tiffany circle-link collection and they are dead ringers for the real stuff! So cosmopolitan and refined, these earrings are simply breathtaking. When worn with a bare neck they are set-off as VERY VERY special!

The bezel set tennis bracelet is a classic jewelry piece that every women dreams of. A thin shimmering row of diamonds at the wrist is a played down statement that catches the light and conveys comfortable, unstuffy glamour. This silver plated little bracelet is the perfect stand-in until the real thing comes wrapped up in a special box with a bow.

COCKTAIL HOUR will dress up jeans, heels and a feminine fuzzy sweater, look exquisite with a jewel-toned party dress or simply create a sophisticated special-occasion look when added to your basic black pieces. This is the perfect suite to throw into your work tote with a silky lace camisole to add to your business suit for a fabulous evening out after work. And of course this and all COS Suites will make an incredible gift! I know you are going to love it!

FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU BUY ANY TWO CENTS OF STYLE PRODUCTS!


VoteLatest Poll

What are your favorite gifts to receive?

Most of us, (23%) hope to be pampered with fabulous spa and beauty products this holiday! Jewelry and fashion accessories round out second and third place, together taking 33% of your recent votes.

Let it be known however, spread the word and alert the presses...the majority of us DO NOT want home goods, culinary items or specialty foods wrapped up with our name on it this season. This statistic made me laugh, because I feel the same way. Those choices only collected 18% of your total votes.

It is quite obvious that we long for fabulous gifts of style and beauty. Items that help us look updated, make us feel rejuvenated and bring to life the unique fashion plate that lives within us all!

COS is the perfect place to find creative stylish gifts for all of the ladies on your holiday list. Cents of Style Accessory Suites - thrifty chic accessories all bundled together for an immediate style boost - are always $49.50 and the face changing (16 piece) Andy Paige Cosmetic Brush Set is just $59.50. You can save even more with a wonderful gift of Beauty and Style which includes an Accessory Suite of your choosing paired with a Brush Set for just $99.50...plus you get free shipping!

We look forward to helping you receive rave reviews on your wonderfully thoughtful gift giving!

SHOP CENTS OF STYLE!

Cents of Style Gifts

Sally Hansen Line Freeze for Lips Have You Tried...

*MOM'S PICK*
Sally Hansen Line Freeze for Lips

If feathering lipstick is a problem I have a fabulous solution for under $10 bucks!

My mom has been searching for a great product to replace the discontinued Mary Kay Lip-Line Eraser that she absolutely loved. Lipstick feathering ruins the look of your cosmetics and finding a good product that naturally seals your lips and keeps your lipstick in place has been quite a challenge.

Me and Mom While shopping together a few months ago, this Sally Hansen Line Freeze caught our eye, and she promised to give it a test drive. The results are - she loves it! The fast-acting instant lip line relaxer, formulated with GABA, visibly relaxes skin so lines and wrinkles appear minimized for hours.

The package suggests you put it on under makeup, but mom found it works just as well on top of make-up applied with a q-tip. She swears it lasts for hours and is a Baby-Boomers God-send!

Just $9.99 at Walgreens.com!

Fearless Foundation Weekend NYC! Schedule

Join me at Rhonda Britten's Fearless Foundation Weekend here in New York City!

Saturday, January 19 – Monday, January 21, 2008:
3 Day Intensive Fearless Foundation workshop lead by Rhonda Britten!

If you have decided 2008 is the year to change your life...here is how you get started! I will see you there!


Andy Paige Cosmetic Brush Set
The Andy Paige Cosmetic Brush Set...

"This is the cosmetic brush set of my dreams!" Learn More!

The "cool kimono robe" worn by Andy in Starting Over!

Kimono Kool Accessory Suite Learn More!
Andy Paige Kimono Kool Accessory Suite

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