Rachael Ray, Beyonce Knowles and Oprah Winfrey are all fans of Double Happiness Jewelry, wearing it in photoshoots as well as day-day life. While the necklace I’m coveting, pictured above, is pretty pricey, the line starts under $100. I’m especially loving some of the earrings. Check out the whole line here.

Lourdes pearl necklace, $375, available here.

Clinique has three make-up workshops going on where you can get free consultations and free products just for stopping by and participating!  The workshops are available at different locations and are around until supplies last, so go to Clinique and see which ones will be taking place at your favorite counter nearby!:

  “Express Looks”:  Start the timer. And let the clinique expert give you a great new look in 5 minutes flat. Come to clinique’s “express looks” makeup event for a makeup routine that’ll get you out the door fast, looking better than ever. And get free treats with your consultation: travel sizes of moisture surge extra thirsty skin relief and colour surge eye shadow in your choice of 3 shades. Stop by for a quick visit, or stay for a more in-depth makeup one-on-one.

“Attracted to Colour”:  Will you find the perfect colour- or will it find you?  Let the Clinique expert take the shades you gravitate toward and get a whole new look.  Just for you.  And receive two free treats with your consultation (a travel size of Take the Day Off Makeup Remover for Lips, Lashes and Lips, and a travel size of Fresh Bloom Allover Colour in one of two shades [Peony or Almond Blossom].

“Summer Coolers”:  Of course you’re ready for warmer weather— but how about your makeup? Refresh your look today at clinique’s “summer coolers” event. Meet summer’s sheer, shimmery pinks and gold-touched shades of bronze, all in lightweight formulas made to take the heat. With your consultation, get two free travel-size treats: superdefense moisturizer spf 25, custom-fit to your skin type, and superbalm moisturizing lip gloss in your choice of 2 shades.

Get Natalie Portman’s entire look for less than $. And if anyone is curious, you can purchase the same shirt she’s wearing by contacting Rotter and Friends.

• Old Navy - Blazer- $39.50
• Urban Outfitters - Top- $32.00
• Forever 21 - Necklace- $6.80
• Delia’s - Shorts- $24.50
• Endless - Shoes- $79.95

Or
ASOS - Shoes- $45.80

Let’s get started with some great deals and sales from our online vendor friends.

• Banana Republic - 15% OFF your purchase of $150 or more. Enter coupon code TAKE15OFF. Offer expires 05/18/2008.
• Ann Taylor Loft - Receive 25% OFF your entire purchase. Enter coupon code 104011139. Offer expires 05/17/2008.
• Yoox - Receive up to 90% OFF at the semi-annual sample sale. No coupon code necessary. Offer expires 05/19/2008.
• J. Crew - Receive an extra 20% OFF sale items. No coupon code necessary. Offer expires 05/17/2008.
• Charlotte Russe - FREE Shipping with your purchase of $60 or more. No coupon code necessary. Offer expires 05/18/2008.

If you own a business and would like to send me your current promotion, please email me at veryvera@gmail.com. I am not charging for this advertorial. It’s a little thank you for my readers. So email me today. Happy Shopping!!

I’ll wear a risky style or cut, but I’m a wimp when it comes to color. Red? I don’t own one red item. Yellow? Nope. Every time I try to buy a sunny-colored purse I walk out with yet another brown one.

That’s why I love all these super-bright t-straps; it’s a way I can add a little color without hyperventilating.

Urban Outfitters Triangle sandal, $34, available here.
Jeffery Campbell buckle sandal, $58, available here.
Cocobelle Para Ti sandals, $99, available here.
Pink Studio Tahiti, $60, available here.

Why do I like these pieces from alltherageonline.com so much?

-They’re a nice complement to this summer’s “rich hippie” look.
-The bright gold and the chunky stones make a nice contrast.
-Every one of these pieces is $15 or under, without that hokey costume jewelry look.

Short necklace, $13.50, available here.
One-stone bangle, $13.50, available here.
Three-stone bangle, $15.30, available here.
Wire-wrapped 32-inch pendant, $13.50, available here.

1. Old Navy-$12.99

2. Lane Bryant-$29.62

3. Torrid-$35.97

4. Newport News-$99

5. Alight-$44.99

Here’s another sun-safety initiative for May, National Skin Cancer Awareness Month! Jergens has teamed up with the Skin Cancer Foundation for its “Glow in the Dark” campaign. By filling out some information on its site, you’ll…

…be joining all the other people, including celebrities like Kristen Bell, who’ve pledged to give up bad tanning habits. Your name will automatically be added to our ‘Glow in the Dark’ pledge wall. Jergens Skincare will donate $1 to the Skin Cancer Foundation for every pledge made. Plus, you’ll be entered to win a free sample of Jergens natural glow express Body Moisturizer and a limited edition ‘I Glow in the Dark’ t-shirt.”

Jergens plans to donate up to $20,000 based on pledges made. Click here to sign up!

Reader Request! A reader requested a budget friendly version of Audrina Patridge’s KRMA Black Jade Jacket, which retails for $549. Unfortunately it’s rather hard to find a good faux leather jacket without it looking cheap and like plastic which is why some of the prices on the fashion finds are a little high. Also I was just in H&M and they have a great selection of faux leather jackets (they look real!) and the prices are fantastic. They don’t have a online shopping site yet for the US but if there’s an H&M in your city, it is definitely worth checking out.

1. Kaitlyn Faux Leather Short Sleeve Jacket - Cutesy Girl- $29.99
2. Leather Moto Jacket - Arden B - $98.00
3. Leather Biker Jacket - ASOS - $185.39
4. Cracked Leather Retro Bomber - ASOS - $98.15
5. Lux Moto Jacket - Urban Outfitters - $125.00

1. Sun Dress-$29.99

2. Brown Satin-$32

3. Orange Tank-$39

4. Print Dress-$29.99

5. Shirt Dress-$39