Favorite Things ~ Spring Edition

Welcome to our Favorite Things ~ Spring Edition. We think you'll agree, this is our best selection of Favorite Things ever! So pull up a chair, make yourself a glass of sweet tea and enjoy perusing each of the brands' websites. Then come back here to enter to win your choice of a fabulous prize from our gifting closet found HERE. 

One of our all-time favorite Favorite Things, the Quinny Moodd is THE best stroller we have ever found. I love the design and look of this chic stroller. The Moodd has it all ~ protective sun canopy, raincover, shopping basket, two-way reclining seat which reclines to fully flat, and an adjustable footrest. Features include one-touch automatic unfolding and a three-way travel system. By adding the Dreami Carrycot, it becomes a pram. Use with the Maxi Cosi Infant Car Seat for an easy transition from car to stroller. The Moodd is also water and dirt repellant, just wipe up spills. Available in several bright and cheery colors including Red Envy, Pink Passion, Blue Reliance, and neutral shades of Black Devotion, Black Irony and Neutral Delight. Retails for $699.99 at Diapers.com. For additional Quinny products visit Quinny.com.

Keep  your garden, deck and backyard neat and the garden hose tangle-free by storing it in this beautiful CobraCo Copper Round Hammered Hose Holder from Avant Garden Decor. It can hold a 150-ft. hose and drain holes ensure it won't fill with water. It's lightweight for easy maneuverability and it looks so chic! We love the powder-coated copper finish and hammered design. One of our most versatile Favorite Things, it can also be used indoors to neatly store magazines, crafts, firewood or fill it with flowering plants and set on the front porch to welcome guests. You will ♥ it! $115 with free shipping at avantgardendecor.com.

Luxury at its best, Thomas Lee Ltd. PerfectCale® 500 thread count sheets are like sleeping on linens found in the finest hotels. Made from Pima cotton, a premium US cotton grown in the Southwestern states, these are the softest sheets you will ever put your pretty little head on. No more tug of war to try and fit the sheet over the mattress, the sheet set includes a generously-sized, deep-fitted sheet. There is absolutely no shrinkage after laundering and the sheets become even softer with time. A flat sheet and two pillow cases are also included in the set. A queen-size set retails for $199 at thomasleeltd.com.

Welcome baby with InGenuity's Deluxe Washable Play Yard with Dream Centre. It certainly is ingenius and one of those "Why didn't I think of that?" products. It has everything your baby needs ~ a large Play Yard, Dream Centre rest area, removeable changing table that pivots away when not in use, soothing sound station with melodies and nature sounds, toybar with two plush toys, extra large storage tray, auto lock wheels. And, yes it's WASHABLE! It's also portable, fold it up and off it goes to Nana and Poppy's. It is sure to be one of Mom and baby's Favorite Things. $179.99 at ToysRUs.com.

AVEENO'S Clear Complexion BB Cream is a foundation, sunscreen and moisturizer in one. LOVE! Oil free, it helps fade the look of breakouts and imperfections. It also evens out skin for a flawless look while nourishing it and providing SPF30 protection. A little goes a long way. Available at mass retailers, grocery and drugstores. We found it at soap.com for $17.50. AVEENO is a registered trademark of Johnson & Johnson, find the entire line at Aveeno.com.

These simply chic Antiquity Coin Earrings with Genuine Turquoise Drop from Ten2Midnight Studios are all you need to add a pop of color to outfits. I love the unique combination of colors and texture. Handcrafted in the USA, they are fun and fabulous. $31 at Ten2MidnightStudios.com.

These truffles look good enough to eat but they are really for the bath. The Foaming Bath Truffles by Beau Bain are dipped and drizzled in Shea butter. These mini bath bombs fizz and foam providing a delightfully fragrant and moisturizing bath. Scents include Lavender, Chocolate, Strawberry, Lemon, Bubble Gum, Coconut and Vanilla. ♥ Gift boxed they retail for $15 at rosieMADE.com.

Speaking of good things to eat, look no further than VeryVera for delicious meals delivered to your door. We tried the New Arrival Package which includes Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole, Creamed Spinach, Pimiento Cheese Spread, Egg Salad, Home-style Yeast Rolls, Cranberry-Almond Chicken Salad and Lemon Crisp Pound Cake ~ OMG! it is heavenly!!} The food is just what you would expect to come out of a southern kitchen ~ mouth-watering gourmet comfort food. I could actually taste the love that was poured into these recipes. Packed with exceptional care for shipping, the New Arrival Package contains enough food for several meals and retails for $80. Don't feel like cooking this weekend or want to send a yummy cake to an out-of-state friend? Hurry on over to VeryVera.com to find a new favorite dish, meal or scrumptious cake.

I'm not sure how I lived without this Cami-Scoop Neck & Back by Adea. Such a simple design, yet I've had the hardest time finding a cami that can be worn under cardigans that has a scoop neck. They are all either too low or too high. The neckline, fit and length of this one is perfect and I adore it! Made from Italian micro fiber, it is as soft as silk and wrinkle resistant. Its lightweight, moisture-wicking fabric is ideal for warmer weather and layering. Available in several colors, it retails for $59 at myadea.com. 

The Wahl Hot-Cold Therapy Massager could not have arrived at a better time. I pulled something in my neck and back in the same week doing sit-ups and put this immediately to the test. It relaxed the muscles and relieved the pain. It's also easy to use and I love the portability of it. Ideal for sports and fitness enthusiasts or those who suffer from neck, back or knee pain. Four massaging attachments included. We found it for less than the cost of an hour-massage ... $59.99 at Walmart. To see Wahl's entire line of massagers, visit WahlMassagers.com.

Deep cleanse and moisturize your skin with this Total Moisturizing Masque from dr. adam-PARIS, Cellular Therapy. This rich cream intensely hydrates skin and helps clear complexion in just 10 minutes. No mess and easily removes with warm water. So convenient! This product is a great addition to a fabulous luxury skincare line. A 2.6 fl. oz tube retails for $90 at dr-adam-usa.com.

If you haven't noticed, I have more than a slight addiction for sugar scrubs, especially when they are scented with Oatmeal, Milk and Honey. This Sweet Milk & Honey Natural Sugar Body Scrub from Scrubz is at the top of my skincare regimen. It exfoliates, moisturizes, and can be used as a shaving oil. It not only leaves skin soft, it scents it beautifully. A 16-oz. jar retails for $26 at scrubzbodyscrub.com.

This just may be my newest addiction and yours too if you want sparkling white teeth. Rembrandt Intense Stain Dissolving Toothpaste removes stains caused by coffee, wine, and grapejuice while strengthening tooth enamel. It took about 10 days of brushing twice a day for me to see whiter, brighter teeth. I love the fresh mint taste and simplicity of whitening my teeth with a toothpaste. A 3-oz tube retails for $7.49 at rembrandtboutique.com. Smile and save $2 by entering coupon code SAVE5* at checkout.

For a flawless airbrushed look, try PRAI Radiant Caviar Flawless Finish Serum. The luxurious serum smoothes imperfections for a photoshop finish. It's infused with PRAI's legendary Root Essence to smooth and restore skin. Use after moisturizer and eye creme and makeup will glide on. A 1-oz. bottle retails for $50 at PraiBeauty.com. 

Chic Giveaway! ~ One lucky winner will be selected and invited to choose their favorite prize from our gifting closet found HERE*. 

Required Entry: Visit at least three of the brands' websites featured above. Leave a comment below letting us know which of their products, other than those featured here, you would most like to try. Please leave a separate comment for each brand. We'd love it if you visited each website for more chances to win. Each comment = 1 entry. Be sure to include your facebook name and/or twitter id with each comment.

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Contest ends 11:59 PM ET June 15, 2013. For Complete Rules and additional Gifting Events, please visit our Chic Giveaways page.

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AVEENO I Love Summer Giveaway

AVEENO kicks off summer this week in Times Square {and here at Chic Luxuries!}. If you're in the Times Square area, stop by Walgreens {corner of Broadway and 42nd Street} Thursday, May 23, between 10 am - 4 pm to pick up a free sample of AVEENO Protect + Hydrate SPF 30 and checkout their newest ad featuring Jennifer Aniston on the Walgreen's billboard. ~

AVEENO Protect + Hydrate in SPF 30, 50 and 70

• Formulated with skin-soothing ACTIVE NATURALS Colloidal Oatmeal, which hydrates skin to keep it soft, smooth, and feeling healthier than before sun exposure
• Provides 24-hour skin hydration against chlorine, salt water, and perspiration.
• Long-lasting, broad spectrum and photostable protection against sun’s harmful UVA/UVB rays with ENVIROGUARD Technology
• Water- and sweat-resistant (for 80 minutes), oil-free, non-comedogenic, and fast-absorbing
• For use on face and body
• Dermatologist recommended
• Suggested retail price: SPF 30 and 50 = $9.99 per three-oz. tube; SPF 70 = $10.99 per three-oz. tube

Not in the NYC area? No worries! AVEENO is gifting 3 bottles {one of each formula} to a Chic Luxuries' reader in another easy~ breezy giveaway! ARV: $31.

Chic Giveaway ~♥~ Simply click on "comments" at the bottom of this post and tell us which is your favorite AVEENO product. ***Be sure to include your facebook and/or twitter name so we can find you if you win. 

Contest ends 11:59 PM ET May 31, 2013. For Complete Rules and additional Gifting Events, please visit our Chic Giveaways page.

AVEENO is a registered Trademark of Johnson & Johnson. Thanks to AVEENO for providing the products and images for this giveaway.

AVEENO Mommy and Me Giveaway

To celebrate Mother's Day, our thoughtful friends at AVEENO would like to give one of our readers this adorably chic gift basket for Mommy and baby.

Gift set includes the following:

AVEENO^® BABY BATHTIME SOLUTIONS GIFT SET

AVEENO^® Baby Wash & Shampoo:  blends natural oat extract into a rich, lathering, soap-free cleanser that cleans without drying.

AVEENO^® Baby Daily Moisture Lotion: non-greasy formula contains natural colloidal oatmeal to help soothe baby's delicate, dry skin. 

AVEENO^® Baby Calming Comfort Bath: tear-free, soap free cleanser contains soothing scents of lavender and relaxing vanilla.

AVEENO^® Stress Relief Body Wash: formulated with natural colloidal oatmeal to clean and moisturize skin, and scented with lavender, essential chamomile and ylang-ylang oils to help calm and relax you in the shower.

Find these and the complete line of AVEENO products at AVEENO.com.

Chic Giveaway ~♥~ Quick and Easy Entry ~ Simply click on "comments" at the bottom of this post and tell us your favorite Mother's Day memory. ***Be sure to include your facebook and/or twitter name so we can find you if you win. 

Contest ends 11:59 PM ET May 22, 2013. For Complete Rules and additional Gifting Events, please visit our Chic Giveaways page.

AVEENO is a registered Trademark of Johnson & Johnson. Thanks to AVEENO for providing the products and images for this giveaway. 

Father's Day Gift Guide

Welcome to our Father's's Day Gift Guide 2013. We've gathered some of what we think are the greatest finds for Father's Day. Of course, we couldn't have a gift guide without a giveaway. The winner will once again select the prize of their choice from our gifting closet found HERE. Be sure to keep checking back for more chances to win as new products are added.

Give Dad a gift the whole family can enjoy together. The CobraCo Round Cast Iron Copper Finish Fire Pit Bowl from Avant Garden Decor will provide hours and hours of cozy fun for friends and family gatherings. Whether you are toasting marshmellows with the kids or spending some romantic quiet time under the stars after the kiddies have gone to bed, this will be a hit. Striking accent for the backyard too! $175 from AvantGardenDecor.com.

Dads will love this rugged yet elegant sport watch from GUESS Watches. The Silvertone Sport Chronograph Watch features a stopwatch and 24-hour international time and date. The black dial is a striking and handsome contrast to the brushed and polished bracelet silver-tone steel bracelet. The watch is waterproof to 100 meters and includes a 10-year limited warranty. Stock #U0177G1 $200 at shop.guess.com. 

For the fitness-conscious Dad, the BodyMedia FIT Link Armband provides the same technology as seen on NBC's The Biggest Loser. Armband captures calorie burn, activity, steps and sleep duration. Online activity manager displas your info and provides results and personalized feedback designed for your body. Incredible technology! Better hide it Dad, Mom will want it too! $149 at bodymedia.com.

Hands down THE best, most fun gift we have ever seen for the new or soon-to-be Dad is the DaddySwag Gift Set from Daddy Scrubs. It includes "I'm the Daddy" Scrubs, T-Shirt, Baseball Cap, Mug, Sunglasses as well as 3 pens and an "It's a Boy" and "It's a Girl" rubber wristband. All packaged in a gift box imprinted with what else? ~ "I'm The Daddy". Too cute! I can't wait to gift this to a soon-to-be Daddy. $89.95 at DaddyScrubs.com.

The LifeProof iPhone 5 Case can take whatever Dad throws at it. It's shockproof, waterproof, dirtproof and snowproof. Perfect for the sports enthusiast...or anyone who has ever dropped their phone in water. Hello! Available in 10 colors for $79.99 at lifeproof.com.

For the nature lover, outdoorsman, or couch potato ☺ the DoubleNest Hammock from Eagles Nest Outfitters will have Dad appreciating the great outdoors even more...and there's room for Mom too! Folds up incredibly small to fit into its attached compression sack. Take on camping trips or set up in the backyard for a quiet, relaxing escape. Available in many beautiful color combos. Retails for $69.95, Atlas Hammock Suspension System sold separately for $29.95 at EaglesNestOutfittersInc.com.

Sebago Docksides from Ruze Shoes are so comfortable Dad won't want to take them off. From fishing, to weekend barbeques to casual Friday's, he'll live in these. The tan suede upper with tonal stitching and slip-resistant sole in cool blue is perfect for Spring and Summer. Features non-corrosive brass eyelets with blue rawhide laces, a leather sock lining and a non-marking sole. MSRP is $100, on sale for $59.99 at RuzeShoes.com. 

Designed for the outdoor-loving Dad, the Motorola Talkabout 2-way Radios MT350R will keep him connected up to 35 miles even when his cell phone can't find a signal. The waterproof Talkabouts feature hands-free operation, a built in flashlight, a mini USB port for charging and an emergency alert button to send out distress calls. Ideal for hiking, camping, rock climbing and canoeing. We found it for $89.99 at Giant International Ltd.

The Best Dad Keychain from Isabelle Grace Jewelry will be a constant reminder to Dad how special he is. On the reverse is our fav inscription for Dad: "Any man can be a father. It takes a special one to be a dad". A sweet sentiment that is sure to touch Dad's heart. $32 at IsabelleGraceJewelry.com.

Dad will look sharp in this Slate Oxford Shirt from Spectre & Co made from 100s two-ply cotton. It is luxuriously soft and cut leaner in the waist and torso for a great-looking fit. Spectre's signature spread collar and double button cuffs polish off the look. Can be worn with or without a tie and looks great with a pair of khakis. 5% of every sale is being donated to One Fund Boston. ♥ $65 at shopspectre.com.

You can never go wrong giving Dad a pair of boxers and these luxe boxers from Paxton 1345 are extra special. Made in the USA of 100% fine Egyptian Cotton, they are ultra soft and can be personalized with a monogram. Each pair includes a whimsical quote inside {love}. They arrive in adorable chic packaging. $39.50 per pair, Monogramming is $6 additional. For a limited time, $5 from every pair of Red, White or Blue Boxers sold will be donated to One Fund Boston. ♥ Paxton1345.com.

Men want to be pampered too! The Turo Skin Starter Kit has all the essentials to take care of Dad's daily skincare needs. The kit includes Multi-Active Shave Cream, Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 15, 3-in-1 Shower Cleanser for face, hair and body. All have a clean, fresh, light masculine scent. $80 at turoskin.com.

If there's such a thing as a "Man Cookie", we've found it! Measuring over 1 1/4" thick and weighing nearly 1/2 lb each, Carol's Cookie's are more than just a cookie. Made with the freshest ingredients and no preservatives, Carol's Cookies arrive in an elegant gift tin and are packed with a homemade taste. With flavors like Brownie Cookie, Toffee Crunch, and Kitchen Sink {includes Chocolate Chunks, Coconut, Almonds, Pecans}, Dad's favorite is sure to be among them. Great gift for Grandpa too! The Small Gourmet Assortment Tin includes 7 cookies for $26.50 at CarolsCookies.com.

Dad and Grandpa will want some coffee to go with those cookies. Melitta's Thermal Pour-Over Coffeemaker makes coffee the gourmet way. The sleek stainless and black pot keeps up to 8 cups of coffee warm for 2 hours. Perfect for Dad or Grandpa to use at the office. Includes pot, cone and starter pack of filters. $49.99 at melitta.com.

One of my all-time favorite Men's Colognes, Tabac Original is a captivating scent Dad will adore...and so will Mom! Despite its flowery notes of lavender, warm florals and citrus, it is definitely a masculine scent, but not at all overpowering as some of them can be. Trust us, you will wonder why you've never tried it. A 10.1 oz. bottle retails for $23.19 at FragranceNet.com.

What does a sleek and handsome water bottle look like? The SIGG Traveler Smoked Pearl 1.0L, of course! Dad can take it wherever he goes ~ the ballpark, beach, work, and on vacation. Eco-friendly,  unbreakable, leak-proof, and dishwasher safe. $28.99 at mysigg.com.

Chic Giveaway! ~ One lucky winner will select the prize of their choice from our gifting closet found HERE*.

Required Entry: Visit at least three of the websites featured above. Leave a comment below letting us know which of their products, other than those featured here, would you most like to try/own. Please leave a separate comment for each brand visited. The more websites you visit, the more chances you have to win. Each comment = 1 entry.

Bonus Entries {optional} Leave a comment for each bonus entry completed. Each comment = 1 entry.

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Contest ends 11:59 PM ET June 16, 2013. For Complete Rules and additional Gifting Events, please visit our Chic Giveaways page.

Many thanks to each of the brands featured who provided images and review products to facilitate this article.